Levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various wastewater-derived fertilizers – analytical investigations from different perspectives

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1436-1445
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00178D, Paper
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Christian Vogel, Philipp Roesch, Philipp Wittwer, Christian Piechotta, Jan Lisec, Thomas Sommerfeld, Stephanie Kluge, Hannes Herzel, Thomas Huthwelker, Camelia Borca, Franz-Georg Simon
Sewage sludge and other fertilizers derived from wastewater contain various per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other fluorinated contaminants that can pose a problem for the recovery of phosphorus from wastewater.
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The association of air quality and complex atmospheric oxidation chemistry in the dispersion and deposition of SARS-CoV-2-laden aerosols

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00016H, Paper
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Sandhiya Lakshmanan, Ranjana Aggarwal, Kittusamy Senthilkumar, Anupama Upadhayay
This dispersion of infectious aerosols is moderated largely by air pollution. The possible role of O3 on the dispersion of SARS-CoV-2 aerosols is emphasized.
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Development and application of a sensitive feeding assay for daphnids based on the ingestion of fluorescent microparticles

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1351-1359
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00116D, Paper
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Maria Giannouli, Konstantinos Panagiotidis, Keith D. Rochfort, Konstantinos Grintzalis
The toxicological hazard and safety assessment of chemical substances relies on the outcome of animal testing involving phenotypic tests such as feeding.
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Added value of the emissions fractions approach when assessing a chemical’s potential for adverse effects as a result of long-range transport

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1360-1371
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00189J, Paper
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Knut Breivik, Michael S. McLachlan, Frank Wania
The utility of the emission fractions approach is explored in the context of the Stockholm Convention on POPs.
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Application of a differential technique in laser-induced fluorimetry/pulsed LED-fluorimetry: simple and reliable analysis of uranium raw materials in the nuclear fuel cycle – a mini-review

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1340-1350
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00134B, Critical Review
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D. P. S. Rathore, P. K. Tarafder, V. Balaram, M. Mishra, J. Pari, A. G. Bhujle, D. D. Bhawalkar
Application of differential technique is based on the comparison of the fluorescence of the standard with a sample of similar but unknown concentration on the same sample weight basis, by the use of H3PO4–NH4H2PO4 as a fluorescence-enhancing reagent.
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In situ (bio)remediation treatment options for U and Sr contaminated land: a comparison of radionuclide retention and remobilisation

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1423-1435
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00104K, Paper
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Gianni F. Vettese, Katherine Morris, Matthew White-Pettigrew, Luke T. Townsend, Samuel Shaw, Christopher Boothman, Jonathan R. Lloyd
This is the first comprehensive study to compare the long term stability of U and Sr (bio)remediation end-points following oxidative remobilisation (via oxygen/nitrate) yielding insights into retention capabilities and removal mechanisms.
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Recent advances on value-added biocarbon preparation by the pyrolysis of renewable and waste biomass, their structure and properties: a move toward an ecofriendly alternative to carbon black

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1282-1301
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00107E, Tutorial Review
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Drupitha MP, Manjusri Misra, Amar Kumar Mohanty
The production of renewable biocarbon from waste biomass through pyrolysis as a sustainable and ecofriendly alternative to carbon black poses major scientific challenges for value-added uses in plastic and composite industries.
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Management Strategies for Single-Use Plastics: Lessons to Learn from Indian Approach of Minimizing Microplastic Waste

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00222E, Paper
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Surya Singh, Mrinal Kanti Biswas
Single-use plastics (SUPs) are significant contributors to the overall generation of plastic and microplastic waste. SUPs are the chief materials used for packaging and other such purposes with immediate disposal...
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Prevalence of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in the feathers of the grey-headed gull (Larus cirrocephalus) and African sacred ibis (Theskiornis aethiopicus) frequenting a landfill in South Africa

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00119A, Paper
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J. O. Okonkwo, Jansen Ray, Chinonyerem C. Emereole
PBDEs have been studied in varying species of birds from a variety of ecosystems, however, few of these studies have focused particularly on scavenger bird species. It is important to...
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Peroxi-electrocoagulation for treatment of trace organic compounds and natural organic matter at neutral pH

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00138E, Paper
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Donald R. Ryan, Patrick J. McNamara, Claire K. Baldus, Yin Wang, Brooke K. Mayer
Iron-electrocoagulation paired with hydrogen peroxide can potentially serve as an oxidative technology that can simultaneously remove trace organic compounds and bulk organics such as natural organic matter within the same unit process.
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