Publications by authors named "Chuxuan Zhao"
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their halogenated derivatives (HPAHs) can be unintentionally formed and released during industrial thermal processes. However, information on internal exposure and health risks of PAHs and HPAHs for thermal industry workers is very limited. In this study, serum samples from 220 aluminum smelter workers in East China were analyzed, and the relationship between the levels of these pollutants and various health indicators was also assessed.
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- Flame retardants (FRs) are common in the environment and can negatively affect human health, prompting increased concern over both legacy and newer FRs due to their prevalence.
- The study created and validated a new method for detecting various types of FRs, including polychlorinated naphthalenes and novel brominated compounds, in human serum using advanced liquid and gas chromatography techniques.
- Results showed that chlorinated paraffins were the most prevalent FRs in human serum, highlighting the need to focus on their potential health risks.
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- * Serum HPAH levels were significantly higher in plant workers compared to unexposed individuals, and concentrations correlated positively with duration of occupational exposure, indicating long-term health risks.
- * The study found associations between high levels of PAHs and HPAHs with pulmonary issues and hypertension in male workers, highlighting the health risks linked to these chemicals.
Halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (HPAHs) have attracted extensive attention because of their high toxicity and bioaccumulation. However, there has been no report on the content of HPAHs in human tissues and the corresponding analytical method. In this study, a method for the simultaneous determination of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and 23 HPAHs in human serum was developed and validated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe photo-oxidation of organic pollutants as induced by ferric-carboxylate complexes was known to be a photo-Fenton-like process. The use of a carboxylate ligand with higher efficiency and lower toxicity at near neutral pH is of high interest to researchers. In this work, photo-oxidation of bisphenol A (BPA) induced by a ferric-oxalacetic acid complex in aqueous solutions was investigated under 395 nm LED lamps.
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