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{"title":"Slow-Release Pharmaceutical Implants in Ecotoxicology: Validating Functionality across Exposure Scenarios.","authors":"Michael G Bertram, Jack A Brand, Eli S J Thoré, Daniel Cerveny, Erin S McCallum, Marcus Michelangeli, Jake M Martin, Jerker Fick, Tomas Brodin","doi":"10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00056","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00056","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pharmaceutical contaminants have spread in natural environments across the globe, endangering biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and public health. Research on the environmental impacts of pharmaceuticals is growing rapidly, although a majority of studies are still conducted under controlled laboratory conditions. As such, there is an urgent need to understand the impacts of pharmaceutical exposures on wildlife in complex, real-world scenarios. Here, we validate the performance of slow-release pharmaceutical implants-a recently developed tool in field-based ecotoxicology that allows for the controlled chemical dosing of free-roaming aquatic species-in terms of the accumulation and distribution of pharmaceuticals of interest in tissues. Across two years, we directly exposed 256 Atlantic salmon (<i>Salmo salar</i>) smolts to one of four pharmaceutical treatments: clobazam (50 μg g^-1 of implant), tramadol (50 μg g^-1), clobazam and tramadol (50 μg g^-1 of each), and control (0 μg g^-1). Fish dosed with slow-release implants containing clobazam or tramadol, or their mixture, accumulated these pharmaceuticals in all of the sampled tissues: brain, liver, and muscle. Concentrations of both pharmaceuticals peaked in all tissues at 1 day post-implantation, before reaching relatively stable, slowly declining concentrations for the remainder of the 30-day sampling period. Generally, the highest concentrations of clobazam and tramadol were detected in the liver, followed by the brain and then muscle, with observed concentrations of each pharmaceutical being higher in the single-exposure treatments relative to the mixture exposure. Taken together, our findings underscore the utility of slow-release implants as a tool in field-based ecotoxicology, which is an urgent research priority given the current lack of knowledge on the real-world impacts of pharmaceuticals on wildlife.</p>","PeriodicalId":29801,"journal":{"name":"ACS Environmental Au","volume":"5 1","pages":"69-75"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11741056/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143012795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Slow-Release Pharmaceutical Implants in Ecotoxicology: Validating Functionality across Exposure Scenarios","authors":"Michael G. Bertram*,&nbsp;Jack A. Brand,&nbsp;Eli S. J. Thoré,&nbsp;Daniel Cerveny,&nbsp;Erin S. McCallum,&nbsp;Marcus Michelangeli,&nbsp;Jake M. Martin,&nbsp;Jerker Fick and Tomas Brodin,&nbsp;","doi":"10.1021/acsenvironau.4c0005610.1021/acsenvironau.4c00056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00056https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00056","url":null,"abstract":"<p >Pharmaceutical contaminants have spread in natural environments across the globe, endangering biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and public health. Research on the environmental impacts of pharmaceuticals is growing rapidly, although a majority of studies are still conducted under controlled laboratory conditions. As such, there is an urgent need to understand the impacts of pharmaceutical exposures on wildlife in complex, real-world scenarios. Here, we validate the performance of slow-release pharmaceutical implants─a recently developed tool in field-based ecotoxicology that allows for the controlled chemical dosing of free-roaming aquatic species─in terms of the accumulation and distribution of pharmaceuticals of interest in tissues. Across two years, we directly exposed 256 Atlantic salmon (<i>Salmo salar</i>) smolts to one of four pharmaceutical treatments: clobazam (50 μg g^–1 of implant), tramadol (50 μg g^–1), clobazam and tramadol (50 μg g^–1 of each), and control (0 μg g^–1). Fish dosed with slow-release implants containing clobazam or tramadol, or their mixture, accumulated these pharmaceuticals in all of the sampled tissues: brain, liver, and muscle. Concentrations of both pharmaceuticals peaked in all tissues at 1 day post-implantation, before reaching relatively stable, slowly declining concentrations for the remainder of the 30-day sampling period. Generally, the highest concentrations of clobazam and tramadol were detected in the liver, followed by the brain and then muscle, with observed concentrations of each pharmaceutical being higher in the single-exposure treatments relative to the mixture exposure. Taken together, our findings underscore the utility of slow-release implants as a tool in field-based ecotoxicology, which is an urgent research priority given the current lack of knowledge on the real-world impacts of pharmaceuticals on wildlife.</p>","PeriodicalId":29801,"journal":{"name":"ACS Environmental Au","volume":"5 1","pages":"69–75 69–75"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00056","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143091545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maleic Acid-Butanol Pretreatment to Enhance Cellulose Accessibility for Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Ethanol Production from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch.","authors":"Annaëlle Postiaux, Filemon Jalu Nusantara Putra, Prihardi Kahar, Aurore Richel, Chiaki Ogino","doi":"10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00045","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00045","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass is crucial yet challenging for sustainable energy production. This study focuses on enhancing enzymatic accessibility of cellulose in oil palm empty fruit bunches by optimizing pretreatment parameters to improve glucose and ethanol yields while reducing fermentation inhibitors. It evaluates the impact of maleic acid concentrations on biorefinery processes. High maleic acid concentrations (>25% w/w) may allow reuse and offer benefits over lower concentrations, such as enhanced delignification and increased sugar yield under milder conditions. Biomass undergoes pretreatment, enzymatic saccharification, and fermentation using <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> F118. Pretreatment with 75% maleic acid (w/w) for 60 min at 180 °C effectively removes lignin and hemicellulose, increasing cellulose accessibility but results in 74.8% crystallinity, hindering saccharification. A 50% maleic acid pretreatment yielded higher glucose (77.1%). Optimal ethanol production is achieved with 1% maleic acid pretreatment. However, the ethanol yield is negatively impacted by residual maleic acid on the solid matrix.</p>","PeriodicalId":29801,"journal":{"name":"ACS Environmental Au","volume":"5 1","pages":"76-85"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11741055/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143012749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nanofiltration Membranes for Efficient Lithium Extraction from Salt-Lake Brine: A Critical Review","authors":"Ming Yong,&nbsp;Yang Yang,&nbsp;Liangliang Sun,&nbsp;Meng Tang,&nbsp;Zhuyuan Wang,&nbsp;Chao Xing,&nbsp;Jingwei Hou,&nbsp;Min Zheng,&nbsp;Ting Fong May Chui,&nbsp;Zhikao Li* and Zhe Yang*,&nbsp;","doi":"10.1021/acsenvironau.4c0006110.1021/acsenvironau.4c00061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00061https://doi.org/10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00061","url":null,"abstract":"<p >The global transition to clean energy technologies has escalated the demand for lithium (Li), a critical component in rechargeable Li-ion batteries, highlighting the urgent need for efficient and sustainable Li⁺ extraction methods. Nanofiltration (NF)-based separations have emerged as a promising solution, offering selective separation capabilities that could advance resource extraction and recovery. However, an NF-based lithium extraction process differs significantly from conventional water treatment, necessitating a paradigm shift in membrane materials design, performance evaluation metrics, and process optimization. In this review, we first explore the state-of-the-art strategies for NF membrane modifications. Machine learning was employed to identify key parameters influencing Li⁺ extraction efficiency, enabling the rational design of high-performance membranes. We then delve into the evolution of performance evaluation metrics, transitioning from the traditional permeance-selectivity trade-off to a more relevant focus on Li⁺ purity and recovery balance. A system-scale analysis considering specific energy consumption, flux distribution uniformity, and system-scale Li⁺ recovery and purity is presented. The review also examines process integration and synergistic combinations of NF with emerging technologies, such as capacitive deionization. Techno-economic and lifecycle assessments are also discussed to provide insights into the economic viability and environmental sustainability of NF-based Li⁺ extraction. Finally, we highlight future research directions to bridge the gap between fundamental research and practical applications, aiming to accelerate the development of sustainable and cost-effective Li⁺ extraction methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":29801,"journal":{"name":"ACS Environmental Au","volume":"5 1","pages":"12–34 12–34"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/epdf/10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00061","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143091695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"","authors":"Daisy N. Grace,&nbsp;Matthew N. Newmeyer and Carsten Prasse*,&nbsp;","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":29801,"journal":{"name":"ACS Environmental Au","volume":"4 6","pages":"XXX-XXX XXX-XXX"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00025","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144458950","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"","authors":"Amthal Al-Gailani*,&nbsp;Martin J. Taylor,&nbsp;Muhammad Hashir Zaheer and Richard Barker,&nbsp;","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":29801,"journal":{"name":"ACS Environmental Au","volume":"4 6","pages":"XXX-XXX XXX-XXX"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00076","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144458954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"","authors":"Rusen Zou,&nbsp;Babak Rezaei,&nbsp;Stephan Sylvest Keller and Yifeng Zhang*,&nbsp;","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":29801,"journal":{"name":"ACS Environmental Au","volume":"4 6","pages":"XXX-XXX XXX-XXX"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00067","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144363582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"","authors":"Shinyun Park,&nbsp;Xitong Liu,&nbsp;Tianshu Li,&nbsp;Joshua L. Livingston,&nbsp;Jin Zhang and Tiezheng Tong*,&nbsp;","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":29801,"journal":{"name":"ACS Environmental Au","volume":"4 6","pages":"XXX-XXX XXX-XXX"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00057","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144458948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":29801,"journal":{"name":"ACS Environmental Au","volume":"4 6","pages":"XXX-XXX XXX-XXX"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/vgv004i006_1869059","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144458949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"","authors":"Gauthier J.-P. Deblonde*,&nbsp;","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":29801,"journal":{"name":"ACS Environmental Au","volume":"4 6","pages":"XXX-XXX XXX-XXX"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acsenvironau.4c00037","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144458951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}