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Impact of micro- and nanoplastics exposure on human health: focus on neurological effects from ingestion Open

Sudeepa Bhattacharyya, Melody Greer, Maryam Salehi · 2025

Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have become pervasive contaminants in food, water, and air, leading to widespread human exposure, primarily through ingestion. Although MPs are increasingly detected in human tissues, including th…

CoInfra: A Large-Scale Cooperative Infrastructure Perception System and Dataset in Adverse Weather Open

Minghao Ning, Yufeng Yang, Keqi Shu, Shucheng Huang, Jiaming Zhong , et al. · 2025

We present CoInfra, a large-scale cooperative infrastructure perception system and dataset designed to advance robust multi-agent perception under real-world and adverse weather conditions. The CoInfra system includes 14 fully synchronized…

Gender differences in global antimicrobial resistance Open

Maryam Salehi, Ville Laitinen, Shivang Bhanushali, Johan Bengtsson‐Palme, Peter Collignon , et al. · 2025

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the leading causes of mortality globally. However, little is known about the distribution of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in human gut metagenomes, collectively referred to as the resistome, across …

Potential impacts of microplastic pollution on soil–water–plant dynamics Open

Alireza Bakhshaee, Peyman Babakhani, Muhammad Masood Ashiq, Kati Bell, Maryam Salehi , et al. · 2025

This study was designed to assess the potential impact of microplastic (MP) pollution on soil hydrology, specifically in retaining and releasing moisture. Herein, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) MP of different sizes (i.e., 0.5–1, 1–3, an…

A straightforward Py-GC/MS methodology for quantification of microplastics in tap water Open

Alexander Ccanccapa-Cartagena, Anandu Nair Gopakumar, Maryam Salehi · 2025

Self-assembling peptide nanofibers and nanoceramics in a model of alveolar bone repair: Insights from in vivo experiments and clinical trial Open

Elahe Tahmasebi, Sareh Azadi, Samira Hajisadeghi, Hamidreza Barikani, Maryam Salehi , et al. · 2024

Development of crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol nanofibrous membrane for microplastic removal from water Open

Anandu Nair Gopakumar, Alexander Ccanccapa‐Cartagena, Kati Bell, Maryam Salehi · 2024

This study presents the development of an innovative nanofibrous membrane to remove microplastics (MPs) from drinking water. This membrane exhibits additional functionality in removing lead (Pb), highlighting its promising potential for ut…

Estimation of health-related and economic impacts of PM2.5 in Arak, Iran, using BenMAP-CE Open

Maryam Salehi, Amir Almasi‐Hashiani, Behrooz Karimi, Seyed Hamed Mirhoseini · 2023

Ambient air quality is one of the most critical threats to human health. In this study, the health and economic benefits of reducing PM 2.5 were estimated in the city of Arak during the period of 2017–2019. The concentration data were obta…

Can Microplastic Pollution Change Soil-Water Dynamics? Results from Controlled Laboratory Experiments Open

Farhad Jazaei, Tareq Jamal Chy, Maryam Salehi · 2022

Current knowledge about the potential impacts of microplastics (MP) on vadose zone hydrology is scarce. The primary goal of this study was to address some of the limitations of previous research by developing more reliable and conclusive s…

Advance modification of polyacrylonitrile nanofibers for enhanced removal of hexavalent chromium from water Open

Donya Sharafoddinzadeh, Maryam Salehi, Santa Jansone‐Popova, Amali Herath, Linkon Bhattacharjee · 2022

Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is a known carcinogenic and mutagenic heavy metal. Its level in drinking water is regulated worldwide to protect public health. This study presents a novel chemical method to modify the polyacrylonitrile (PAN) …

Production of polyacrylonitrile/ionic covalent organic framework hybrid nanofibers for effective removal of chromium(VI) from water Open

Amali Herath, Maryam Salehi, Santa Jansone‐Popova · 2021

Clinically suspected myocarditis in COVID‐19 patients: Case series and review of the literature Open

Ahmad Amin, Seyed Parsa Eftekhar, Naghmeh Ziaie, Soudeh Roudbari, Pegah Salehi , et al. · 2021

This Study describes eleven patients positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. In our cases, females and younger patients developed more severe disease. In contrast, improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction and…

Association between airborne particles and meteorological parameters in Arak industrial city Open

Hamed Mir Hosseini, Maryam Salehi, Behroz Karimi, Amir Almasi‐Hashiani · 2021

Introduction: By crossing the borders of cities and countries, air pollution is now a global problem so that it can be claimed that there is no sound and clean air. This study aimed to investigate the effect of meteorological parameters on…

Global water shortage and potable water safety; Today’s concern and tomorrow’s crisis Open

Maryam Salehi · 2021

Clinically Suspected Myocarditis in COVID-19 Patients: Case Series and Review of Literature Open

Ahmad Amin, Seyed Parsa Eftekhar, Naghmeh Ziaei, Soudeh Roudbari, Pegah Salehi , et al. · 2021

We described eleven patients positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The younger age and female gender seem to contribute to poor outcomes possibly. Furthermore, the left ventricle ejection frac…

Recent advances of polymer-based piezoelectric composites for biomedical applications Open

Fatemeh Mokhtari, Bahareh Azimi, Maryam Salehi, Samaneh Hashemikia, Serena Danti · 2021

Electrospun nanofibers for efficient adsorption of heavy metals from water and wastewater Open

Maryam Salehi, Donya Sharafoddinzadeh, Fatemeh Mokhtari, Mitra Salehi Esfandarani, Shafieh Karami · 2021

Heavy metals (HMs) are persistent and toxic environmental pollutants that pose critical risks toward human health and environmental safety. Their efficient elimination from water and wastewater is essential to protect public health, ensur…

An Investigation of Stormwater Quality Variation within an Industry Sector Using the Self-Reported Data Collected under the Stormwater Monitoring Program Open

Maryam Salehi, Khashayar Aghilinasrollahabadi, Mitra Salehi Esfandarani · 2020

Storm runoff pollutants are among the major sources of surface water impairments, globally. Despite several monitoring programs and guidance on stormwater management practices, there are many streams still impaired by urban runoff. This st…

Wastewater reuse from hemodialysis section by combination of coagulation and ultrafiltration processes: case study in Saveh-Iran Hospital Open

M Mahdavi, Amir Hossein Mahvi, Maryam Salehi, Mohsen Sadani, Hamed Biglari , et al. · 2020

Prediction of Children’s Blood Lead Levels from Exposure to Lead in Schools’ Drinking Water—A Case Study in Tennessee, USA Open

Dave DeSimone, Donya Sharafoddinzadeh, Maryam Salehi · 2020

Lead (Pb) exposure can delay children’s mental development and cause behavioral disorders and IQ deficits. With children spending a significant portion of their time at schools, it is critical to investigate the lead concentration in schoo…

Considerations for large building water quality after extended stagnation Open

Caitlin R. Proctor, William J. Rhoads, Tim Keane, Maryam Salehi, Kerry A. Hamilton , et al. · 2020

The unprecedented number of building closures related to the coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) pandemic is concerning because water stagnation will occur in many buildings that do not have water management plans in place. Stagnant water can h…

Intelligently optimized electrospun polyacrylonitrile/poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanofiber: Using artificial neural networks Open

Maryam Salehi, Fatemeh Hakkak, S.M. Sadati Tilebon, Maryam Ataeefard, Mehdi Rafizadeh · 2020

In this work, an intelligent approach is applied for the first time in the modelling and optimization of electrospun Polyacrylonitrile/Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PAN/PVdF) nanofiber properties. A genetic algorithm-based computer code was d…

Investigation of Bacterial Regrowth and Residual Chlorine in Household Stored Water in Saveh- Iran Open

M Mahdavi, Mohammad Amin Ghorbanpour, Nasrollah Meghyasi, Fatemeh Haghighatdoost, Maryam Salehi , et al. · 2019

Background & Aims of the Study: Saveh city -located in the semi-arid area in Iran- has brackish water and it was forced to use reverse osmosis desalting systems. Water is not distributed through the distribution network to homes so, peopl…

Blast Furnace Slag Usage and Guidance for Indiana Open

Tianqi Wang, Maryam Salehi, Andrew J. Whelton · 2018

The project goal was to better understand the extent of air-cooled blast furnace slag (ACBFS) usage for completed INDOT projects, factors that can influence slag leaching, review remediation strategies, and identify applications where futu…

Long Term Biological Treatment of Space Habitation Waste Waters in a One Stage MABR: Comparison of Operation for N and C Oxidation With and Without Simultaneous Denitrification Open

Ritesh Sevanthi, Maryam Salehi, W. Andrew Jackson, Audra Morse, Michael R. Callahan · 2018

Ritesh Sevanthi, Texas Tech University

Short-term Organic Carbon Release and Chlorine Disinfectant Decay for Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Plumbing Pipes Open

Miriam Tariq, Christian Ley, Maryam Salehi, Andrew J. Whelton · 2018

The use of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plumbing pipes has grown in popularity for residential applications. However, PEX pipes can leach organic materials into water that can enable biofilm growth, cause off-tastes and -odors, and may …

Indoor Premise Plumbing: The Relationship Between Water Stagnation, Chlorine Decay, and Total Organic Carbon Levels Open

Emerson M. Ringger, Andrew J. Whelton, Tolulope Odimayomi, Maryam Salehi · 2018

Drinking water safety is critical to the health of populations worldwide, and modern plumbing infrastructure can influence drinking water chemical characteristics. Inside residential and commercial buildings however, water use and contact …

Earthquake planning and crisis management with an emphasis on the facilities, utilities, and services of the health care centers of Tiran and Karvan County, Isfahan Province, Iran: A case study Open

Hamid Kassiri, Rouhullah Dehghani, Narges Mohammadzadeh, Maryam Salehi · 2018

Objective: To study earthquake planning and crisis management with an emphasis on the facilities, utilities, and services of the health care centers of Tiran and Karvan County, Isfahan Province. Methods: This is a descriptive-analytical su…

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