Solar Photocatalytic Degradation Of Tartrazine Using Titanium Dioxide by Abdullah Hashim, Hasril Azuan, Mohamed, Abdul Rahman, Lee Keat Teong, Lee Keat Teong

“…Tartrazine is one of the popular water soluble dyes used in food coloring industries but it is carcinogenic at high concentration. The photocatalytic experiments were conducted with varying catalyst loading (0–1.5 g/L), initial concentration (5–35 ppm), and flowrate of tartrazine solution (1.0–1.5 L/min). …”
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Isolation and characterization of a novel bacterium from the marine environment for trichloroacetic acid bioremediation by Heidarrezaei, Mahshid, Shokravi, Hoofar, Huyop, Fahrul, Koloor, Seyed Saeid Rahimian, Petru, Michal

“…Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is one of the main halogenated compounds that are carcinogenic to humans and animals. The bacterium was isolated fromthe northern coastline of Johor Strait. …”
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Optimization of decolorization of palm oil mill effluent (POME) by growing cultures of aspergillus fumigatus using response surface methodology by Chin, Hong Neoh, Yahya, Adibah, Adnan, Robiah, Abdul Majid, Zaiton, Ibrahim, Zaharah

“…Colored compounds in POME cause reduction in photosynthetic activities, produce carcinogenic by-products in drinking water, chelate with metal ions, and are toxic to aquatic biota. …”

Analysis of trihalomethane formation potential in river water using dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction technique by Mechor, Widyaratih Hafizah

“…High levels of the THMs in water leads to the possible carcinogenic effects which effect human health seriously. …”
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Calcium alginate caged multiwalled carbon nanotubes for the pre-concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from environmental water samples by Abboud, Ayad Sami

“…Monitoring of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in water samples is important for human protection due to the carcinogenicity and mutagenicity of these compounds. A new technique termed dispersive micro solid phase extraction (D-µ-SPE) based on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) caged in calcium alginate (Ca+2-Alg) was developed and applied for efficient extraction of PAHs from environmental water samples. …”
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Simulation of a conventional water treatment plant for the minimization of new emerging pollutants in drinking water sources: process optimization using response surface methodolog... by Bhaskar Reddy, Ambavaram Vijaya, Yusop, Zulkifli, Jaafar, Jafariah, Aris, Azmi, Abdul Majid, Zaiton

“…Several NEPs, including ibuprofen, a drug expected to exhibit carcinogenicity at lower concentrations, were identified in selected river water samples. …”

Easy removing of phenol from wastewater using vegetable oil-based organic solvent in emulsion liquid membrane process by Othman, N., Noah, N. F. M., Shu, L. Y., Ooi, Z. Y., Jusoh, N., Idroas, M., Goto, M.

“…Phenol is considered as pollutant due to its toxicity and carcinogenic effect. Thus, variety of innovative methods for separation and recovery of phenolic compounds is developed in order to remove the unwanted phenol from wastewater and obtain valuable phenolic compound. …”

Biodegradation of high molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon by isolated fungi by Khudhair, Ameer Badr

“…Almost 90% of PAHs emission to the environment is anthropogenic, causing carcinogenic and mutagenic effects in humans. These PAHs are subject to removal by biological treatment. …”
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Significance of bio-treatment by acid washing for enlargement of arsenic desorption in indigenous arsenic-resistant bacteria from gold mine by Altowayti, Wahid Ali Hamood, Dahawi, Abdullah Aysh, Shahir, Shafinaz

“…Mining activities can lead to the generation of large quantities of heavy metal, specifically arsenic which is released from a gold mine, causing widespread contamination of the ecosystem. Removal of carcinogenic and toxic arsenic from wastewater is essential for the safety of water that may be used for irrigation or drinking. …”
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Experimental study of the anti-knock efficiency of high-octane fuels in spark ignited aircraft engine using response surface methodology by Kumar, T., Mohsin, R., Majid, Z. A., Ghafir, M. F. A., Wash, A. M.

“…Tetraethyl lead in aviation gasoline is the cause of severe health effects and is considered as human carcinogenic compound. Piston aviation fuels initiative evaluated 245 unleaded fuels, but none could match all the performance regulations of aviation gasoline. …”

Determination of N-nitrosamines in water by nano iron-porphyrinated poly(amidoamine) dendrimer MCM-41 generation-3 through solid phase membrane tip extraction and HPLC by Chong, M. H., Sanagi, M. M., Endud, S., Ibrahim, W., Lau, Su Chien, Alharbi, O., Ali, I.

“…This study described a method comprising solid-phase membrane tip extraction (SPMTE) with nano iron-porphyrinated poly(amidoamine) dendrimer Mobil Composition Matter-41 Generation-3 (FeP-Dend-MCM-41-G3) and high-performance liquid chromatography for analysis of N-nitrosamines in water samples (tap, lake, and hospital water). The studied carcinogenic nitrosamines were N-nitrosopyrrolidine (NPYR), N-nitrosomorpholine (NMOR), and N-nitrosopiperidine (NPIP). …”

Toenail metal concentration as biomarker of exposure to heavy metal in drinking water of the Pasir Mas district, Malaysia by Ab Razak, Nurul Hafiza

“…Health Risk Assessment conducted in this study showed no potential non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks from the intake of heavy metal through drinking water. …”
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Kinetic and Isotherm Studies for Nickel (II) Removal Using Novel Mesoparticle Graphene Sand Composite Synthesised From Sand and Arenga Palm Sugar by Zularisam, A. W., Norul Wahida, Kamaruzaman

“…Nickel (II) is one of the most toxic contaminants recognised as a carcinogenic and mutagenic agent which needs complete removal from wastewater before disposal. …”
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Kinetic study on ferulic acid production from banana stem waste via mechanical extraction by Muhamad Khairi, Jusup

“…It also have a wide range of biological activities, such as antioxidant activities, protection against coronary heart diseases, anti-inflammatory , anti-tumour , anti-mutagenic, anti-carcinogenic and anti-microbial activities. In this study, the work deals with the mechanical extraction of banana stem by using sugar cane press machine for the extraction of ferulic acid (FA). …”
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Effect of processing parameters on cellulose content extracted from pineapple leaf by Mohamad Shaiful, Abdul Karim, Norazwina, Zainol, Nur izaty Ak'ma, Abu Hassan As'ari, Nurhafizah, Abu Talip Yusof, Nor Hazwani, Aziz

“…The development of dielectric materials from natural fibers of high cellulosic materials could potentially reduce environmental pollution and human health risk due to their biodegradability and non-carcinogenic properties. Comprehending the important process parameters is always challenging in material development to produce a dielectric material with great performance. …”
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Characterization of the Phenanthrene-Degrading <i>Sphingobium yanoikuyae</i> SJTF8 in Heavy Metal Co-Existing Liquid Medium and Analysis of Its Metabolic Pathway by Chong Yin, Weiliang Xiong, Hua Qiu, Wanli Peng, Zixin Deng, Shuangjun Lin, Rubing Liang

“…Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are common organic pollutants with great carcinogenic threaten, and metal/PAH-contaminated environments represent one of the most difficult remedial challenges. …”
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Presynaptic Release-Regulating Alpha2 Autoreceptors: Potential Molecular Target for Ellagic Acid Nutraceutical Properties by Isabella Romeo, Giulia Vallarino, Federica Turrini, Alessandra Roggeri, Guendalina Olivero, Raffaella Boggia, Stefano Alcaro, Giosuè Costa, Anna Pittaluga

“…Polyphenol ellagic acid (EA) possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, anti-diabetic and cardio protection activities, making it an interesting multi-targeting profile. …”
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Spectroscopic (XAS, FTIR) investigations into arsenic adsorption onto TiO2/Fe2O3 composites: Evaluation of the surface complexes, speciation and precipitation predicted by modellin... by Jay C. Bullen, Chaipat Lapinee, Laura A. Miller, Florence Bullough, Andrew J. Berry, Jens Najorka, Giannantonio Cibin, Ramon Vilar, Dominik J. Weiss

“…Over 50 million people in South Asia are exposed to groundwater contaminated with carcinogenic arsenic(III). Photocatalyst-adsorbent composite materials are popularly developed for removing arsenic in a single-step water treatment. …”
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Innovative tools and methods for toxicity testing within PARC work package 5 on hazard assessment by Thalia De Castelbajac, Kiara Aiello, Celia Garcia Arenas, Terje Svingen, Louise Ramhøj, Daniel Zalko, Robert Barouki, Tamara Vanhaecke, Vera Rogiers, Marc Audebert, Michael Oelgeschlaeger, Albert Braeuning, Etienne Blanc, Tamara Tal, Joëlle Rüegg, Ellen Fritsche, Philip Marx-Stoelting, Gilles Rivière

“…This task will bridge essential regulatory data gaps pertaining to the assessment of toxicological prioritized endpoints such as non-genotoxic carcinogenicity, immunotoxicity, endocrine disruption (mainly thyroid), metabolic disruption, and (developmental and adult) neurotoxicity, thereby leveraging OECD’s and PARC’s AOP frameworks. …”
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Atmospheric Concentrations and Health Implications of PAHs, PCBs and PCDD/Fs in the Vicinity of a Heavily Industrialized Site in Greece by Konstantinos G. Koukoulakis, Panagiotis George Kanellopoulos, Eirini Chrysochou, Danae Costopoulou, Irene Vassiliadou, Leondios Leondiadis, Evangelos Bakeas

“…Estimation of particles’ carcinogenic and mutagenic potential indicates the increased toxicity of PM10 during cold periods, and cancer risk assessment concludes that 3 to 4 people out of 100,000 may suffer from cancer due to POPs’ inhalation. …”
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