Potential for machine learning to address data gaps in human toxicity and ecotoxicity characterization
K von Borries, H Holmquist, M Kosnik… - Environmental …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Machine Learning (ML) is increasingly applied to fill data gaps in assessments to quantify
impacts associated with chemical emissions and chemicals in products. However, the …
impacts associated with chemical emissions and chemicals in products. However, the …
[HTML][HTML] Near-field exposures and human health impacts for organic chemicals in interior paints: A high-throughput screening
Interior paints contain organic chemicals that might be harmful to painters and building
residents. This study aims to develop a high-throughput approach to screen near-field …
residents. This study aims to develop a high-throughput approach to screen near-field …
Probabilistic Reference and 10% Effect Concentrations for Characterizing Inhalation Non-cancer and Developmental/Reproductive Effects for 2,160 Substances
Chemicals assessment and management frameworks rely on regulatory toxicity values,
which are based on points of departure (POD) identified following rigorous dose–response …
which are based on points of departure (POD) identified following rigorous dose–response …
Incorporating new approach methods (NAMs) data in dose–response assessments: The future is now!
Regulatory dose–response assessments traditionally rely on in vivo data and default
assumptions. New Approach Methods (NAMs) present considerable opportunities to both …
assumptions. New Approach Methods (NAMs) present considerable opportunities to both …
[HTML][HTML] Generating environmental sampling and testing data for micro-and nanoplastics for use in life cycle impact assessment
Ongoing efforts focus on quantifying plastic pollution and describing and estimating the
related magnitude of exposure and impacts on human and environmental health. Data …
related magnitude of exposure and impacts on human and environmental health. Data …
Reducing uncertainty in dose–response assessments by incorporating Bayesian benchmark dose modeling and in vitro data on population variability
There are two primary sources of uncertainty in the interpretability of toxicity values, like the
reference dose (RfD): estimates of the point of departure (POD) and the absence of chemical …
reference dose (RfD): estimates of the point of departure (POD) and the absence of chemical …
[HTML][HTML] Development of chemical categories for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the proof-of-concept approach to the identification of potential …
Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of manufactured chemicals that are
in widespread use and many present concerns for persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity …
in widespread use and many present concerns for persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity …
Extrapolation factors for calculating ecotoxicity effects in LCA
R Aggarwal, M Gustavsson, G Peters… - The International Journal …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose This study focuses on updating, improving, and expanding the extrapolation factors
needed to convert various acute or chronic effect concentration indicators into consistent …
needed to convert various acute or chronic effect concentration indicators into consistent …
Influence of data selection on aquatic ecotoxicity characterization factors for selected persistent and mobile substances
R Aggarwal, H Holmquist, R Arvidsson… - … International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose This paper addresses the lack of ecotoxicity characterization factors (CFs) for
persistent and mobile (PM) chemicals in life cycle assessment. The specific aims are (1) to …
persistent and mobile (PM) chemicals in life cycle assessment. The specific aims are (1) to …
Two-Stage Machine Learning-Based Approach to Predict Points of Departure for Human Noncancer and Developmental/Reproductive Effects
J Kvasnicka, N Aurisano, K von Borries… - Environmental …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Chemical points of departure (PODs) for critical health effects are crucial for evaluating and
managing human health risks and impacts from exposure. However, PODs are unavailable …
managing human health risks and impacts from exposure. However, PODs are unavailable …