Despite concerns over the harmful health effects of semiconductor production, epidemiological studies have shown mixed results. Objectives: We aim to critically appraise epidemiologic studies to date, and to suggest future research and actions to protect …
Many of the findings related to occupational exposures and adverse health outcomes presented in this chapter are based on studies of uranium and hard-rock miners (e.g., worker-based radon studies) for periods of disease risk when the magnitude of the exposures was much greater than the exposures reported at most mines and …
The evidence presented here is taken from real-life incidents and it shows that improper or careless processing and disposal of spent batteries leads to contamination of the soil, water and air. The toxicity of the battery material is a direct threat to organisms on various trophic levels as well as direct threats to human health.
Food processing is ubiquitous and plays an important role in our daily diet. It includes a wide variety of treatments on food materials such as mechanical treatment, heating, cooling, drying, high pressure, acid and alkaline treatments, fermentation and more. These processes can significantly influence the composition and structures …
1.2. Nutritional composition, health effects, and market challenges. Although pine pollen collected artificially from a single source is reported to have minimal or no detectable pesticide residues and animal hormones compared to bee-collected pollen (Lee, Kim, & Choi, 2009), it is important to acknowledge the possibility of minimal …
Although several scientific papers have been published, there is still a dearth of knowledge on the health effects of semiconductor production. 20 In this article, we critically appraise the epidemiologic studies to date, and based on our review, suggest future research and actions to protect workers in the semiconductor industry. Epidemiologic ...
Figure 1 introduces the current state-of-the-art battery manufacturing process, which includes three major parts: electrode preparation, cell assembly, and battery electrochemistry activation. First, the active material (AM), conductive additive, and binder are mixed to form a uniform slurry with the solvent.
Chemical-laden food products contribute to diseases that affect people's quality and length of life. The incidence of obesity, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes is at an all-time high, and most of these diseases can be controlled by the food we consume. 2-3.
Battery-powered electric cars (BEVs) play a key role in future mobility scenarios. However, little is known about the environmental impacts of the production, use and disposal of the lithium ion (Li-ion) …
Workers may be exposed to these chemicals during the manufacturing process, which may lead to serious health problems. Lithium batteries are highly flammable and can catch fire or explode if not handled properly. This risk is especially high during the manufacturing process, as the batteries are often exposed to high temperatures, charging ...
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 …
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.
The common environmental side effects of lithium mining are water loss, ground destabilisation, biodiversity loss, increased salinity of rivers, contaminated soil and toxic waste. In the Salar de Uyuni, water loss is the main cause for concern. After the brine is pumped out from underneath the salt flat, it is left to evaporate through a series ...
In 2016, 6 percent of factory farm workers reported a work-related injury or illness, and on average, there are at least 17 "severe" incidents a month in US meat plants — injuries involving hospitalizations, amputations, or the loss of an eye. Amputations are reported, on average, twice a week; in the first nine months of 2015, Tyson ...
Abstract. Frozen food processing workers work under a cold environment which can cause several adverse health effects.This study explored factors affecting workers' health in the frozen food industry in Thailand. Participants comprised 497 workers exposed to a cold working environment and 255 office workers who served as the controls.
Although the health effects of some occupational chemical exposures are well established, it is likely that the long-term health impacts of certain chemicals will only become …
Digital technology becomes the new engine of manufacturing upgrading. The article brings digital technology and manufacturing in global value chain into the same analytical framework, measures development level of digital technology by using World Input-Output Database data, Theoretical analysis shows that impact of digital technology …
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.
Health effects of Lithium. Effects of exposure to Lithium: Fire: Flammable. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Explosion: Risk of fire and explosion on contact with combustible substances and water. Inhalation: Burning sensation.
When you drink too much alcohol, it can throw off the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut. "Alcohol can kill the good bacteria that live in your gut, allowing bad bacteria to grow ...
Exposure to lead is the primary health concern in battery manufacturing, and consequently, the focus of this topic page. Any operation in which battery plates, lead scrap, or oxide is handled may be a significant source of lead exposure. Airborne dispersion of lead dust (which settles on equipment, floors and other surfaces) via cross-drafts ...
In this study, a platform is developed for a data-driven analysis of continuum damage mechanics (CDM)-based fatigue life prediction of AM stainless steel (SS) 316L, in which the effects of AM process parameters (including laser power P, scan speed v, hatch space h, powder layer thickness t) are considered. Here, three typical ML models: an ...
This work aimed to investigate the effects of stored raw meat and process procedures on Nε-carboxymethyl-lysine (CML) and Nε-carboxyethyl-lysine (CEL) generation in meat products. Meat products of raw pork were sterilized and pasteurized at different storage times (0-4 months) and the CML/CEL contents were determined. The results …
The objective of this study was to assess potential effects of occupational exposures in steel factory workers in Iran on the respiratory symptoms, occurrence and …
Microplastics are ubiquitous in the global environment. As a typical emerging pollutant, its potential health hazards have been widely concerning. In this brief paper, we introduce the source, identification, toxicity, and health hazard of microplastics in the human. The literature review shows that microplastics are frequently detected in environmental and …
Food processing plays an important role in our food supply and can significantly influence the properties of food components and their impact on health (1,2). This research topic is focused on the effects of food processing on food components, and their physicochemical properties and health functions. The studies demonstrated that …
The authors concluded that limiting ultra-processed foods may be an effective strategy for preventing and treating obesity. The study did have several limitations. For one thing, with only 20 participants, this was a very small study. For another, there was significant variation in individual responses to the two diets.
Developments in different battery chemistries and cell formats play a vital role in the final performance of the batteries found in the market. However, battery …
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 ( …