Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes最新文献

{"title":"Photocatalytic oxidation of antibiotic residue and organic dye pollutant using noble metal-doped ZnO: Reducing environmental and health risks.","authors":"Minh Thuy Pham, Thi Thu Hien Chu, Duc Chinh Vu","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2487752","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2487752","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Water pollution associated with antibiotic residues and colored organic pollutants leads to various potential risks to human health and the environment. This work develops an economical method that is suitable for removing both antibiotic residues and colored organic pollutants from water. The oxidation process based on a noble metal (Ag)-doped zinc oxide photocatalyst (Ag-ZnO) was selected as a potential strategy for investigation. Besides, tetracycline antibiotic residues (A-Tc) and methylene blue-colored organic pollutants (D-Mb) were selected as target contaminants. With light assistance, Ag-ZnO showed significantly improved degradation efficiency for A-Tc and D-Mb at 90.6 and 97.3%, respectively. The advantages of Ag-ZnO are also confirmed by the faster degradation rate constants, which are more than twice as fast as those of the undoped sample. The mineralization process shows that 93.5% and 98.7% of organic carbon were removed from the A-Tc and D-Mb solutions, respectively. The result suggests that antibiotic residues and colored organic pollutants are being converted into inorganic substances. In addition, the benefits of using Ag-ZnO to enhance human health safety, reduce the negative effects on the environment, and decrease treatment costs are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"191-199"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143811656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determination of highly hazardous pesticides in fruits and vegetables in the Maya region of southeast of Mexico.","authors":"U Magdaleno-Magniales, E A Salas-Espinoza, K Saldaña-Villanueva, G Núñez-Mojica, J M García-Díaz, O Gaspar-Ramírez","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2457262","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2457262","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) have been identified as substances with severe adverse effects, including carcinogenicity, endocrine disruption, and reproductive toxicity. The aim of this study was to evaluate pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables from Hopelchén to provide evidence for policy recommendations on pesticide regulation. A total of 25 samples were collected and analyzed using the QuEChERS method with GC-MS/MS and LC-MS techniques. Of the 156 pesticides screened, 25 were detected, with tebuconazole, chlorantraniliprole, imidacloprid and carbendazim among the most frequent. Approximately 20% of the pesticides identified qualified as HHPs based on WHO/FAO criteria, while 60% were categorized as HHPs according to the more comprehensive criteria outlined by Pesticide Action Network International. Many of these pesticides exhibited toxicity to bees and high environmental persistence. Furthermore, 33% of the samples exceeded the European Union's Maximum Residue Limits, particularly for pesticides in papayas and bell peppers. Our findings show the presence of HHPs in the region, which represent critical hazards to ecosystem, pollinator populations, and public health. This work may contribute to the development of specific HHPs classification criteria for Mexico, thus advancing the transition toward safer, with special emphasis on vulnerable regions such as the Mayan zone in southeastern Mexico.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"103-110"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143039407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Detection of the insecticide substance acetamiprid in honey bee population components under realistic field conditions.","authors":"Simona Benčaťová, Vladimíra Kňazovická, Martin Staroň, Jaroslav Gasper, Štefan Tutka, Ľubica Rajčáková","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2511485","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2511485","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study investigates the transfer of pesticides from crops to the beehive and its individual components. Two categories were examined: bee products (pollen pellets, beebread, and honey) and living biological materials (forager bees, nurse bees, and larvae). Pesticide residues were detected, with varying concentrations across different time points and sample types. Pollen pellets showed the highest initial contamination, rapidly declining thereafter. Beebread displayed gradual and persistent residue accumulation, whereas honey had a delayed contamination peak and slower degradation. In living biological materials, forager and nurse bees showed significant initial contamination, rapidly decreasing over time. Larvae consistently showed minimal residues, indicating effective colony protective mechanisms. Statistical analysis confirmed time as a key factor influencing residue dynamics, highlighting different metabolic and exposure pathways. The results highlight the complexity of pesticide dynamics within bee colonies, emphasizing the importance of continuous environmental monitoring to protect bee health.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"266-277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144199314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimization of adsorption performance by mesoporous materials developed from local clays and zeolite. Application in the treatment of real pharmaceutical effluents.","authors":"Nor El Houda Fardjaoui, Fatima Zohra El Berrichi, Joelle Duplay, Ibtissem Slatni, Hamdi Mekhlouf, Sara Djebiha, Dhikra Mahieddine, Raja Benamar, Noureddine Bouchemal, Brahim Gasmi, Ilhem Rekkab, Ammar Maoui","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2024.2444123","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2024.2444123","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The treatment of effluents from the pharmaceutical industry currently remains a major challenge due to their impact on the environment and public health along with the cost of treatments. Considering these issues, our work focused on the development of materials with effective adsorption properties to treat industrial effluents based on locally available and inexpensive clays and zeolite. Local Algerian kaolin (Djebel Debbagh), palygorskite (Ghoufi) and zeolite (Tinbdar) were treated thermally and chemically prior to synthesis into mesoporous materials of hexagonal structure using pluronic P123 as surfactant. The raw and synthesized materials were tested in the adsorption of pharmaceutical effluents from industries producing antihistamine and diuretic-type drugs. Analyses of physicochemical parameters (chemical and biological oxygen demand) as well as measurement of the concentrations of PO₄³^-, NO₂^-, NH₄⁺ of effluents were done before and after the adsorption process by the raw and mesoporous clays and zeolite. The results showed a reduction of all parameters with greater efficiency of mesoporous DD3 which indicated that it is a promising mesoporous adsorbent for treating pharmaceutical effluents. Reduced rates of these three physical parameters (PO₄³^-, NO₂^-, NH₄⁺) in the case of NEUROVIT^® by mesoporous DD3 are 61%, 98% and 77%. However, PO₄³^-, NO₂^- elimination percentages DIAPHAG^® onto DD3 are 79% and 87%, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"28-38"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142885842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effective removal of carbofuran pesticide in wastewater using silver-doped TiO₂ photocatalyst.","authors":"Nguyen Thi Mai Huong, Nguyen Thi Thuy, Pham Thi Thu Hoai, Do Thi Minh Hanh","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2457277","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2457277","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study presents effective methods for utilizing the TiO₂ photocatalyst in environmental remediation, with a particular focus on the removal of the carbofuran pesticide (CBFP) from wastewater. Silver (Ag) was selected as a potential dopant to improve the optical properties as well as the electron-hole pair separation efficiency of TiO₂. Ag-doped TiO₂ (Ag-TiO₂) effectively decomposed 92.8% CBFP under solar light, which was significantly higher than that of TiO₂ (21.3%). Ag-TiO₂ also exhibited good reusability for CBFP degradation, with a reduction in removal efficiency of less than 3% after three cycles. In practical applications, Ag-TiO₂ successfully degraded 89.3% of CBFP in wastewater and 98.7% in surface water. The findings of this work bring an effective method for removing pesticide pollutants using Ag-TiO₂ photocatalyst.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"111-120"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143070860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Environmental Risk Index of the main insecticides used In the state of Mato Grosso.","authors":"Eliza Vitoria Marinho Viana, Marilza da Silva Costa, Jefferson Marcelo Arantes da Silva, Henrique Fonseca Goulart, Miriam Hiroko Inoue, Mônica Josene Barbosa Pereira","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2496064","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2496064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mato Grosso is the largest consumer of pesticides in Brazil, and although their role in phytosanitary control is evident, environmental contamination is a concern due to their intensive use. Therefore, identifying the behavior of pesticides in the environment can assist in risk management, and the Environmental Risk Index (ERI) is an indirect way of knowing the potential of these compounds. This study was aimed at evaluating the ERI of the most sold insecticides in Mato Grosso used for the control of lepidopteran pests. The parameters evaluated were persistence in the soil, leaching, volatility, toxicological profile and recommended dose. Our findings reported on 24 insecticides, which totaled an annual amount of 23,046,348 kg of active ingredients, with acephate at the top of the ranking with 8,974,413 kg sold in 2020. This insecticide, despite being widely used, had the lowest ERI due to low persistence, leaching and volatility, and its critical factor was animal toxicity. Malathion, methoxyphenozide, chlorantraniliprole, flubendiamide, and beta-cyfluthrin had the highest ERI, with toxicological profile and persistence in the environment as critical factors. In general, all compounds exhibited medium to very high levels of toxicity, indicating the need to manage risks associated with insecticide use and select those with lower impact, to minimize damage to agroecosystems.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"245-252"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143999636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of mineral nutrition level and heavy metals toxicity in Kosovo herbal remedies.","authors":"Albana Milaimi, Liridon Buqaj, Ibrahim Ertugrul Yalcin, Sheval Memishi, Yllka Shehdadi, Urtina Avdija, Belma Gjergjizi Nallbani","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2572250","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2572250","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluates the heavy metal and nutritional element content in the reproductive organs of medicinal plants (<i>Helianthus annuus</i>, <i>Matricaria chamomilla</i>, <i>Tilia argentea</i>, <i>Sambucus nigra</i>, <i>Calendula officinalis</i>, <i>Crataegus monogyna</i>, <i>Juniperus communis</i>, <i>Malus sylvestris</i>, and <i>Rosa canina</i>) collected from the \"Agroproduct\" collection point in Kosovo. The main purpose of this study is to make an elemental analysis of above-mentioned plant species belonging to the Kosovo region and to clearly reveal whether these plants are consumable or safe for human health. Therefore, the parameters specified in the literature were evaluated to determine this, including metal and mineral concentration, correlation studies, and risk assessments using RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance), EDI (Estimated Daily Intake), THQ (Target Hazard Quotient), and HI (Hazard Index). Results showed that <i>C. monogyna</i> had the highest calcium (4863.32 mg/kg) and lead (3.53 mg/kg) levels, <i>M. chamomilla</i> had the highest potassium (15747.64 mg/kg), <i>S. nigra</i> fruits had the highest magnesium (2951.42 mg/kg), and <i>C. officinalis</i> had the highest sodium (1751.34 mg/kg), copper (12.51 mg/kg), and zinc (34.48 mg/kg). <i>T. argentea</i> had elevated manganese (127.30 mg/kg), and <i>H. annuus</i> had the highest iron (134.68 mg/kg) and nickel (9.37 mg/kg). <i>R. canina</i>, <i>J. communis</i>, and <i>M. sylvestris</i> did not exhibit the highest values for any evaluated elements. Comparisons with WHO/FAO allowable limits revealed that <i>S. nigra</i> fruits, <i>T. argentea</i>, <i>H. annuus</i>, <i>C. monogyna</i>, and <i>M. chamomilla</i> had concentrations of chromium, lead, and manganese exceeding permissible levels. Although certain elements exceeded WHO/FAO limits, risk assessment metrics (THQ, HI) suggest that the exposure levels remain within acceptable safety margins. This study addressing a critical gap in regional phytochemical data and evaluating their safety for human consumption through nutritional profiling and toxicological risk assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"322-330"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145292309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of an Interpretable QSAR Model for Predicting Acute Oral Toxicity of Organophosphates in Rats Based on GA-MLR Algorithm.","authors":"Guanqi Yu, Qianlan Zhuo, Chuan Wang","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2489259","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2025.2489259","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Organophosphates (OPs) are highly hazardous chemicals with broad-spectrum toxicity. Traditional <i>in vivo</i> methods for determining OP toxicity are time-consuming and labor-intensive. In this study, we developed a quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) model to predict acute rat toxicity of OPs using two-dimensional molecular and quantum chemical descriptors, optimized through genetic algorithm-based multiple linear regression (GA-MLR). The optimal model demonstrated robust performance with the following statistical parameters: coefficient of determination (<i>R</i>²) of 0.7451, leave-one-out cross-validation (LOOCV) coefficient (<i>Q</i>²_Loo) of 0.6208, external test set coefficient of determination (<i>R</i>²_ext) of 0.7360. These metrics indicate excellent generalization and predictive capabilities of the model. Interpretative analysis of the model revealed that NumHDonors and PEOE_VSA were the most significant descriptors influencing OP toxicity. An increase in hydrogen bond donors within OP molecules reduces toxicity, as these donors enhance hydrophilicity, diminishing membrane permeability. Moreover, the PEOE_VSA descriptor characterizes the partial charge properties of OP molecules, reflecting their electrostatic interactions with acetylcholinesterase (AChE) during binding, which influences toxicity. This study presents an optimized modeling strategy designed for small datasets, enabling stable feature selection and accurate assessment of their contributions to toxicity prediction. This research provides a reliable QSAR approach for OP toxicity prediction while offering new insights into toxicity mechanisms.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":"60 5","pages":"219-231"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144011843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of heavy metals on health and quality of <i>Oreochromis niloticus</i> cultured in biofloc and earthen pond systems.","authors":"Khalid Hussain Rind, Madeeha Arshad, Saima Majeed, Syed Sikandar Habib, Salim S Al-Rejaie, Mohamed Mohany, Francesca Aragona, Francesco Fazio","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2468065","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2468065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heavy metal contamination in aquaculture threatens fish health and consumer safety, with bioaccumulation differing between farming systems. The study compares heavy metal (Cd, Cr, Pb and Cu) contamination in fish feed, water and organs (muscle, gills and liver) of Nile tilapia (<i>Oreochromis niloticus</i>) from biofloc and pond farming systems. Samples were collected from ten biofloc tanks and ten earthen ponds, with heavy metals quantified using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Heavy metal levels in fish feed were below permissible limits, while pond water showed significantly higher (<i>P</i> < 0.05) contamination than biofloc water. Pond-reared tilapia exhibited higher heavy metal accumulation in muscles, gills and liver compared to biofloc-reared fish. The liver showed the highest bioaccumulation, followed by gills, in both systems. Cd levels exceeded standard limits in the liver and gills of pond-reared fish. Principal component analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis revealed strong correlations between heavy metals in gills, water and liver, while muscles and feed formed a separate cluster. Pb, Cd and Cu were closely associated, suggesting a common contamination source. The health index (HI) for muscle was <1 in both systems, indicating safety for consumption. Overall, biofloc-reared tilapia was found safer for human consumption compared to pond-reared fish.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"129-137"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143515863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effective inhibition of antibiotic residues and bacterial pathogens in wastewater using TiO₂ metal oxide photocatalyst.","authors":"Nguyen Thi Mai Huong, Nguyen Thi Thuy, Pham Thi Thu Hoai, Pham Thi Huong","doi":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2450931","DOIUrl":"10.1080/03601234.2025.2450931","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Antibiotic residues have become serious health concerns due to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The treatment of antibiotic pollutants in wastewater is necessary for reducing the issue of antibiotic resistance. In this work, the metal oxide photocatalyst titanium dioxide (TiO₂) was evaluated for the removal of the tetracycline antibiotic (TC-A) and the deactivation of <i>E. coli</i> bacteria (E-B) from wastewater. Based on the oxidation process, TiO₂ can successfully degrade TC-A in wastewater with an efficiency of up to 96.4%. It is also employed for the deactivation of <i>E. coli</i>, completely inactivating the bacteria within 30 min. Moreover, after five cycles of reuse, TiO₂ demonstrated high removal efficiencies of over 80% and 95% for TC-A and E-B, respectively. Finally, the proposed mechanism for the removal of TC-A and the deactivation of <i>E. coli</i> using the TiO₂ photocatalyst is presented. This work provides a simple method for removing antibiotic pollutants and deactivating bacteria in wastewater.</p>","PeriodicalId":15720,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B-pesticides Food Contaminants and Agricultural Wastes","volume":" ","pages":"70-78"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143052588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}