Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Ferretto, Rob Brooker, Robin Matthews, Pete Smith
Summary: The study highlights the potential risk for drinking water provision in Scotland from peatlands due to climate change, urging the need for frequent monitoring and necessary mitigation measures. Variability among catchments shows some may face substantial seasonal increase in DOC levels. Peatland restoration could be useful in counteracting the projected DOC increase and ensuring safe drinking water provision.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Shuan Liu, Haojie Ding, Yunqian Song, Yinghao Xue, Mohan Bi, Meirou Wu, Chun Zhao, Min Wang, Jun Shi, Huiping Deng
Summary: Micro-nanoplastics (M-NPs) are a critical environmental issue due to their easy migration, bioaccumulation with toxic effects, and resistance to degradation. Current technologies for removing or degrading M-NPs in drinking water are insufficient, and the residual M-NPs in drinking water pose a threat to human health. This paper comprehensively summarizes the negative impacts of commonly used disinfection processes (ozone, chlorine, and UV) on M-NPs, including their potential leaching of dissolved organics and the production of disinfection byproducts. Moreover, the adverse effects of M-NPs after disinfection may exceed those of conventional organics. Enhancing conventional drinking water treatment processes, detecting residual M-NPs, and conducting biotoxicological assessment are proposed as promising and eco-friendly solutions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Hechao Chen, Jidao Xie, Chengxiang Huang, Yining Liang, Yulin Zhang, Xiaoyan Zhao, Yuhua Ling, Lei Wang, Qi Zheng, Xiaoqiu Yang
Summary: A database of 6310 disinfection by-products (DBPs) reported between 1974 and 2022 was constructed, providing a tool for screening new DBPs, comprehensive review, and predictive model development. The study presented the origin of the collected DBPs and conducted comparative analysis on their basic information. Most DBPs remained to be identified, with acids as the main functional groups, aliphatic and aromatic compounds as the major carbon frameworks, and molecular weights ranging from 200 to 400 Da.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Limnology
Celyn L. L. Khoo, Rachel E. Sipler, Sally J. M. Faulkner, Sean G. Boyd, Maryam Beheshti Foroutani, Colleen E. McBride, Susan E. Ziegler
Summary: Observed and predicted hydrological changes in C-rich boreal ecosystems have the potential to impact the transport trajectory of biogeochemical components from land to coastal systems. In this study, we assessed the biogeochemical constituents in two adjacent small systems in the boreal zone and found that dissolved iron and its ratio with dissolved organic carbon are sensitive indicators of heterogeneity in small catchments. The study also highlights the importance of the summer-to-fall transition period for investigating the linkages between biogeochemical parameters and coastal ecosystem functioning.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Maulana Yusup Rosadi, Sutra Maysaroh, Hudori Hudori, Kanika Sarkar, Toshiro Yamada, Fusheng Li
Summary: The study evaluated the characteristics of dissolved organic matter (DOM) released from sludge stored under oxic and anoxic conditions at different temperatures, and its impact on chlorine consumption. Significant differences were observed in the composition of DOM and chlorine consumption, with humic-like substances showing higher chlorine consumption than protein-like substances. Parameters such as ultraviolet absorbance at 260 nm and fluorescence intensity of humic-like substances based on EEM were found to have a strong correlation with chlorine consumption.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Pung-Guk Jang, Hyung-Gon Cha, Min-Chul Jang, Bonggil Hyun, Tae Seob Choi, Younseok Kang, Kyoungsoon Shin
Summary: This study compared the characteristics of disinfection by-products (DBPs) generated during the treatment of algal organic matter (AOM) and commercial glucose using different active substances. The results showed that a higher variety and concentration of DBPs were generated during the treatment of AOM, with brominated compounds being dominant. Treating glucose, however, posed potential environmental risks.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hui Zhou, Liye Tian, Maofei Ni, Sixi Zhu, Runyu Zhang, Liying Wang, Ming Wang, Zhikang Wang
Summary: In this study, the formation of disinfection by-products (DBP) from dissolved organic matter (DOM) in typical karst surface water was investigated. The study found that both terrigenous and autochthonous DOM were critical precursors for DBP formation, and the formation of DBPs was closely correlated with variations in organic matter chemistry. The study also found that DBP formation was significantly higher during drought periods. Additionally, the study revealed that hydrophobic components had higher DBP formation potential compared to hydrophilic components.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Li, Junqi Wang, Huiyu Xin, Ting Li, Jinming Duan, Dennis Mulcahy
Summary: This study proposes a novel approach for determining the cost-effective optimum coagulant dosage in drinking water treatment. The results demonstrate that the use of the cost-effective optimum dosage significantly reduces the formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) while maintaining economic efficiency.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guocheng Zhu, Nana Xiong, Chuang Wang, Zhongwu Li, Andrew S. Hursthouse
Summary: The study proposed a new HMW framework dividing the factors affecting coagulation into hydraulic condition, metal salt, and background water matrix. Through mathematical models, it was found that the non-linear artificial neural network (ANN) model was more accurate in predicting the experimental data than the linear partial least squares (PLS) model.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thomas G. Huntington, James B. Shanley
Summary: This study aimed to detect and quantify changes in DOC concentration and C-Q relation in a forested research watershed in northern Vermont. The results showed that the stream water DOC concentration and slope of the C-Q relation increased over time, with larger increases in summer and fall. These changes may be related to increasing temperature, longer growing seasons, and increased production and decomposition of soil organic matter.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joshua M. Allen, Michael J. Plewa, Elizabeth D. Wagner, Xiao Wei, Katherine Bokenkamp, Kyu Hur, Ai Jia, Hannah K. Liberatore, Chih-Fen T. Lee, Raha Shirkhani, Stuart W. Krasner, Susan D. Richardson
Summary: This study identifies key drivers of toxicity in drinking water in the United States, focusing on disinfection byproducts (DBPs). The research highlights the importance of unregulated haloacetonitriles and iodoacetic acids as significant toxicity drivers, especially in waters impacted by seawater. The findings suggest that future research should prioritize these DBPs for potential regulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Pin Wang, Shunke Ding, Rong Xiao, Guangyu An, Chao Fang, Wenhai Chu
Summary: This article introduces the properties of DBP precursors and the control of DBP formation through enhanced coagulation. Metal-based coagulants can reduce the formation of DBP to some extent, while organic polymers and hybrid coagulants have the potential to mitigate DBP formation. In addition, integrated treatment methods are also evaluated for their efficiency in enhancing DBP precursor removal.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mengya Li, Qing Yang, Guiyin Fang, Haiou Huang
Summary: This study investigated the removal behaviors of different fractions of fDOM in a natural water source during water treatment processes. It was found that low molecular weight and hydrophobic protein-like fDOM fractions were more difficult to remove, while tyrosine-like and tryptophan-like fDOM fractions exhibited distinct removal behaviors. Ozonation and ion exchange were more effective in removing F-Trp, while nanofiltration was more effective in removing F-Tyr.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marc F. Mueller, Kevin R. Roche, David N. Dralle
Summary: River basins may not necessarily dampen rainfall variability, as some catchments can actually amplify it. This amplifying effect depends on water balance principles and the interaction between fundamental hydrological processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiuwen Li, Aimin Li, Zekai Li, Hongfang Sun, Peng Shi, Qing Zhou, Chendong Shuang
Summary: The study found that M80 resin has the best removal efficiency for OMPs in drinking water treatment, but it is vulnerable to the presence of humic acid. In contrast, D205, D213, and NDMP-3 resins are less affected by humic acid. Additionally, D205 has the highest efficiency in reducing DBPs and can be a selective resin for areas with high bromide content in drinking water treatment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Pete Smith, Joanna I. House, Mercedes Bustamante, Jaroslava Sobocka, Richard Harper, Genxing Pan, Paul C. West, Joanna M. Clark, Tapan Adhya, Cornelia Rumpel, Keith Paustian, Peter Kuikman, M. Francesca Cotrufo, Jane A. Elliott, Richard McDowell, Robert I. Griffiths, Susumu Asakawa, Alberte Bondeau, Atul K. Jain, Jeroen Meersmans, Thomas A. M. Pugh
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
M. L. Fernandez-Romero, L. Parras-Alcantara, B. Lozano-Garcia, J. M. Clark, C. D. Collins
Article
Environmental Sciences
K. Sawicka, E. C. Rowe, C. D. Evans, D. T. Monteith, E. I. Vanguelova, A. J. Wade, J. M. Clark
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2017)
Article
Soil Science
Michael C. Bell, Jonathan P. Ritson, Anne Verhoef, Richard E. Brazier, Michael R. Templeton, Nigel J. D. Graham, Chris Freeman, Joanna M. Clark
Review
Environmental Sciences
K. J. Lees, T. Quaife, R. R. E. Artz, M. Khomik, J. M. Clark
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
P. Mehring, H. Geoghegan, H. L. Cloke, J. M. Clark
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. P. Ritson, J. K. Croft, J. M. Clark, R. E. Brazier, M. R. Templeton, D. Smith, N. J. D. Graham
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Kirsten J. Lees, Joanna M. Clark, Tristan Quaife, Myroslava Khomik, Rebekka R. E. Artz
Article
Soil Science
Yoshie Yageta, Henny Osbahr, Yasuyuki Morimoto, Joanna Clark
Article
Environmental Sciences
K. J. Lees, T. Quaife, R. R. E. Artz, M. Khomik, M. Sottocornola, G. Kiely, G. Hambley, T. Hill, M. Saunders, N. R. Cowie, J. Ritson, J. M. Clark
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Catharine M. Pschenyckyj, Joanna M. Clark, Liz J. Shaw, Robert I. Griffiths, Chris D. Evans
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Angie Elwin, Jacob J. Bukoski, Vipak Jintana, Elizabeth J. Z. Robinson, Joanna M. Clark
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Kirsten J. Lees, Rebekka R. E. Artz, Myroslava Khomik, Joanna M. Clark, Jonathan Ritson, Mark H. Hancock, Neil R. Cowie, Tristan Quaife
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kirsten J. Lees, Myroslava Khomik, Tristan Quaife, Joanna M. Clark, Tim Hill, Daniela Klein, Jonathan Ritson, Rebekka R. E. Artz
Summary: The study evaluated the reliability of models based on Earth Observations for estimating ecosystem photosynthesis at different scales. Results showed that GPP measurements from remote sensing were robust at all scales, but the reliability of the models at different scales was dependent on the measurement methods used for calibration and validation. The effect of microtopography on GPP fluxes was found to be spatially and temporally inconsistent, though connected to water content and vegetation species.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Jonathan P. Ritson, Richard E. Brazier, Nigel J. D. Graham, Chris Freeman, Michael R. Templeton, Joanna M. Clark
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)