The combination of cleaner electricity, battery recycling, and higher energy density could reduce battery manufacturing emissions per kWh by more than a third. At the vehicle level, these developments combined would reduce the life-cycle greenhouse gases by approximately 47 grams CO per kilometer driven, or. 2.
2.1. Anode. The discharge potential versus capacity graph for the commonly used anode and cathode materials is shown in Figure 2.Anode materials should possess a lower potential, a higher reducing power, and a better mechanical strength to overcome any form of abuse [19,20].Several materials such as graphite [], carbon, and lithium titanate …
Moreover, air pollution seems to have various malign health effects in early human life, such as respiratory, cardiovascular, mental, and perinatal disorders ( 3 ), leading to infant mortality or chronic disease in adult age ( 6 ). National reports have mentioned the increased risk of morbidity and mortality ( 1 ).
Key findings and conclusions. Rice noodle quality can be affected by numerous factors, including the species and compositions of rice, the pretreatment of raw materials, the processing methods, and the environmental conditions. Antiaging agents, water-retaining agents, and preservatives are also used as additives to improve rice …
Phytochemical and nutritional assessments show that citrus peels contain a variety of functional compounds, including flavonoids, limonoids, essential oil and pectin, which could be used for medicinal purposes (Hou et al., 2019). Up to now, approximately 140 chemical components have been isolated and identified from citrus peels.
Shuttling of Li + during battery operations generates a significant amount of heat, which is released as a result of the Joule heat and the chemical energy of the charge/discharge process [39].This heat release is a normal part of battery operation, but if the generated heat has no efficient dissipation path in certain charge/discharge states …
Climate Effects on Health. Climate change, together with other natural and human-made health stressors, influences human health and disease in numerous ways. Some existing health threats will intensify and new health threats will emerge. Not everyone is equally at risk. Important considerations include age, economic resources, and location.
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WEBfoodprint issue. How Our Food System Affects Public Health. Our industrial food system affects public health in many ways: the obesity epidemic, antibiotic …
Reproductive effects such as decreased fertility or increased high blood pressure in pregnant women. Developmental effects or delays in children, including low birth weight, accelerated puberty, bone variations, or behavioral changes. Increased risk of some cancers, including prostate, kidney, and testicular cancers.
Key findings and conclusions. Pine pollen is a rich source of macronutrients and bioactive compounds that have demonstrated various health benefits, including antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, glucose and lipid metabolism regulatory, antimicrobial and antiviral, antitumor and anticancer, hepatoprotective, gastrointestinal …
This volume contains a collection of manuscripts on the effects of food processing on food components and their health functions. Sixteen manuscripts are included: 15 original research articles and one review. They show that various food processing methods (e.g., heat treatment, acid treatment, high-pressure …
Factory farms not only pose a threat to public health: by causing an environmental crisis in low-income rural communities, these companies have created a situation of environmental and social injustice. 60 61. Worker Safety. Farm and processing plant workers are exposed to an array of dangerous conditions while working for very low …
Spermidine, a natural autophagy inducer, has a variety of health effects, such as antitumor, antiaging, anti-inflammation, cardiovascular protection, and neuromodulation. It has been a hot topic in the field of food processing, and current research findings suggest that spermidine-rich foods may be …
The lithium-ion cell and battery manufacturing process requires stringent quality control. Improper design and manufacturing practices can lead to catastrophic …
The proper processing technology can improve the flavor quality and quality stability of tea beverages (Fu et al., 2020). 3.1. Processing of raw tea materials. Pan-firing process was clearly identified as a crucial step related to the loss of several important odorants, like (E,E)-2,4-heptadienal (Flaig, Qi, Wei, Yang, & Schieberle, 2020 ...
Triclosan (TCS) is an antimicrobial used so ubiquitously that 75% of the U.S.A. population is likely exposed to this compound via consumer goods and personal care products. In September 2016, TCS was banned from soap products following the risk assessment by the U.S.A. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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The research builds on the concept of five pathways "through which food systems negatively affect our health," outlined by the World Health Organization. We detail how these negative health impacts are directly linked to factory farming. 1. Malnutrition and obesity. Factory farming systems have displaced local and sustainable food production.
Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) and lithium-polymer (Li-poly) batteries have recently become dominant in consumer electronic products because of advantages associated with energy density and …
Ultraprocessed foods in particular are associated with overweight, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure, all of which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. and worldwide. High intake of processed meats is associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer.
1. Introduction. The best sources of antioxidants are fruits and vegetables which are now regularly reported to promote health and quality of life, particularly by reducing the risk of chronic degenerative diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer (Aune et al., 2017, Gürbüz et al., 2018).Their protective effects …
Stress doesn't cause ulcers (a bacterium called H. pylori often does), but it can increase your risk for them and cause existing ulcers to act up. Stress can also affect the way food moves ...
PAHs effects on human health. 3.2. Long-term health effects (chronic) Diminished immune function, cataracts, kidney and liver damage (e.g., jaundice), breathing problems, asthma-like symptoms, and lung function abnormalities can be health complications from long-term or prolonged PAH exposure ( Fig. 4 ).
The health effects of TFAs are very different and highly debated. iTFAs raise LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels and lower HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels, consequently, increasing the risk of coronary heart disease [].Moreover, it has been found that consumption of iTFAs increases the risk of …
Recent studies have added to a growing body of literature in the U.S. on acute and chronic respiratory health effects among residents living near industrial animal operations. ... and industrial agriculture illustrate how community-based participatory research approaches strengthen the scientific process and help to ensure research findings are ...
Lead exposure occurs when a child comes in contact with lead by touching, swallowing, or breathing in lead or lead dust. Exposure to lead can seriously harm a child's health and cause well-documented adverse effects such …
A data driven approach to predict the quality of Li-ion electrodes (anode and cathode). • Identifying the key parameters and control variables affecting the intermediate and final products of battery electrode manufacturing process. • Quantifying the effect of key control variables on the electrode and cell characteristics. •
Fire and explosion. Fire is the main concern for insurers of battery factories. The high concentrations of energy, oxygen, and combustibles in cells when charged, and the …
The primary purpose of this chapter is to provide public health officials, physicians, toxicologists, and other interested individuals and groups with an overall perspective on the toxicology of manganese. It contains descriptions and evaluations of toxicological studies and epidemiological investigations and provides conclusions, where possible, on the …
The lithium brine extraction process not only uses a lot of water – approximately 469 cubic meters per tonne of lithium but causes water contamination and …
Fig. 1 shows the diagram of experiment scenarios as per the selected frequencies, and Table 1 presents the detailed configuration of experiments. To minimize the generation of internal heating and to reduce the risk of lithium-plating at the negative electrode [8], the DC current component for all duty cycles was set at the C-rate ( …
Excessive consumption of processed foods is often associated with the early development of non-communicable diseases, mainly because they have been …
We identify several ways that ultra processing should be considered when estimating environmental and health impacts of diets. Many UPFs contain palm and soy oils, …
Introduction. Diesel exhaust is a major contributor to ambient air pollution in urban areas (Yin et al. 2010).The exhaust emissions from diesel engines have been linked to a variety of adverse health effects, including airway inflammation (Ghio et al. 2012), vascular dysfunction (Mills et al. 2005), developmental toxicity (Ema et al. 2013), …
Oolong tea (OT) is a traditional Chinese tea (Camellia sinensis) and is especially popular in south China. This review is to comprehensively summarize the miscellaneous research that has been done towards to the processing, phytochemistry, health benefit, and risk of OT. These literatures were carried out not only from different electronic ...
Pre-consumption food processing to improve rheological properties and increase shelf life is inevitable, which changes the bioavailability and amount of these compounds in different directions ...
Here we link four models to evaluate the effects of both international exports and interprovincial trade on PM 2.5 pollution and public health across China. We show that 50–60% of China's air ...
Effects on health properties of alga products. ... (Li et al., 2023, Li et al., 2023). Hybrid hot water Goodle dryer (HHGD), a novel drying system, can be used to dry algae while minimizing energy ... combinations of technologies/processes can be tailored for extracting and modifying algae products with optimized processing and health ...