Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruixuan Zhang, Xiaoxu Jia, Kang Wang, Luli Lu, Fang Li, Jing Li, Li Xu
Summary: This study investigates the characteristics, sources, and influencing factors of microplastics (MPs) deposition in different ecosystems in Beijing. The deposited plastics mostly consist of white or black fibers, mainly PET and RY types. The deposition fluxes range from 67.06-461.02 items/m2/day, with the highest deposition in residential areas and the lowest in forests. Textiles are identified as the main sources of MPs based on composition, shape, and backward trajectory analysis. The deposition of MPs is influenced by environmental and meteorological factors, with factors like GDP and population density significantly affecting deposition flux, while wind plays a diluting role. This study provides valuable insights into the transport patterns of MPs and is crucial for managing MPs pollution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manuel Lozano, Mario Murcia, Raquel Soler-Blasco, Maribel Casas, Begotxu Zubero, Gabriel Riutort-Mayol, Fernando Gil, Pablo Olmedo, Joan O. Grimalt, Ruben Amoros, Aitana Lertxundi, Martine Vrijheid, Ferran Ballester, Sabrina Llop
Summary: The study in pregnant Spanish women found that arsenic, cobalt, molybdenum, antimony, selenium and zinc were the most detected metals, with zinc showing the highest concentrations and thallium showing the lowest concentrations. Significant associations were observed between metal concentrations and factors such as working situation, social class and age. Dietary intake of seafood, meat, fruits, nuts, vegetables and alcohol affected all metal levels. Proximity to industrial areas, fields and air pollution were related to metal exposure.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zorimar Rivera-Nunez, Pahriya Ashrap, Emily S. Barrett, Deborah J. Watkins, Amber L. Cathey, Carmen M. Velez-Vega, Zaira Rosario, Jose F. Cordero, Akram Alshawabkeh, John D. Meeker
Summary: Metal(loid)s may act as endocrine disruptors by altering prenatal hormone levels, with potential effects depending on specific windows of exposure during pregnancy. Essential metal(loid)s such as manganese and cobalt may also contribute to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Future studies are needed to further investigate these associations, as the study of metal(loid)s as endocrine disruptors is still in its early stages of epidemiological research.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinjin Wei, Peili Shi, Guannan Cui, Xin Li, Minke Xu, Dongyao Xu, Yunfeng Xie
Summary: This study investigated soil pollution in China related to the electroplating industry and found significant pollution in production areas, liquid storage facilities, and solid zones. The study provides reference and methodology for pollution prevention, control, and site repair technology in the electroplating industry.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peng Liu, Qiumei Wu, Wenyou Hu, Kang Tian, Biao Huang, Yongcun Zhao
Summary: Atmospheric deposition is a crucial pathway for heavy metals (HMs) to accumulate in agricultural soils. This study investigated the effects of atmospheric deposition on soil HMs accumulation at a regional scale. Industrial activities significantly increased the flux of deposited particles from atmospheric deposition, with higher fluxes in industrial areas compared to agricultural areas and reference sites. Although the deposition fluxes of HMs were decreasing over time, Cd and Pb still remained at high levels in the study area. Precipitation was found to be the key factor affecting seasonal variations of atmospheric HMs deposition. Lead isotope analysis revealed that atmospheric Pb originated from coal combustion and atmospheric deposition was the main source of Pb contamination in agricultural soils near industrial areas. This study provides valuable insights into the impacts of atmospheric deposition on HMs accumulation in agricultural soils and offers a theoretical basis for preventing soil HMs contamination in industrial developed regions and similar areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hailong Yu, Xiufen Shen, Hongyu Chen, Haoran Dong, Lujun Zhang, Tao Yuan, Dan Zhang, Xiaodong Shang, Qi Tan, Jianyu Liu, Beibei Lv, Yu Li
Summary: The study analyzed the content of heavy metals (Pb, As, Hg, and Cd) in Chinese L. edodes, finding that most samples did not exceed national standards, but some samples had levels of As and Cd that exceeded the limits. Production factors such as cultivation regions and methods were found to influence the Cd content in L. edodes fruiting bodies.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rajat Nag, Sharon Mary O'Rourke, Enda Cummins
Summary: High exposure to metals and metalloids can cause acute sickness and pose a severe threat to human health. This study identifies key metal(loid)s and highlights the mechanisms of their uptake by plants. Soil parameters like pH, organic matter content, clay content, cation exchange capacity, and microbial decomposition capability play critical roles in the mobility and availability of metal(loid)s in the environment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weijie Liu, Xinli Xing, Miao Li, Yue Yu, Tianpeng Hu, Yao Mao, Lili Liang, Yuan Zhang, Jiaquan Zhang, Shihua Qi
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the pollution source of heavy metals (HMs) in soil near mining and evaluate the influence mechanism of dust fall on HMs pollution. The results showed that dust fall is the primary pollution source to HMs accumulation in soil. Mineralogical analysis revealed that quartz, kaolinite, calcite, chalcopyrite, and magnetite are the major mineral phases in dust fall.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Bicheng Zhang, Tianzhong Jia, Shouzhang Peng, Xiaohua Yu, Diao She
Summary: This study conducted a survey to assess the risk and sources of heavy metals in cultivated soil in Huzhu county, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The results showed that the concentrations of heavy metals were higher than the soil background values of Qinghai Province, but lower than the guideline values of Chinese standard for soil contamination of agricultural land. The contamination risk of heavy metals showed a site feature, with most sampling points exhibiting pollution of cadmium and mercury. Multivariate and geostatistical analysis revealed different sources for different heavy metals, providing a basis for more effective control strategies.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuri Dornelles Zebral, Patricia Gomes Costa, Marta Marques de Souza, Adalto Bianchini
Summary: The study tracked the environmental impacts of the Mariana dam collapse, one of the worst environmental disasters in Brazilian history, using trace-element accumulation in avian blood and feathers as a monitoring tool. The results showed strong spatial and temporal variations in inorganic contamination levels in birds, with the first collection event showing higher contamination levels compared to the second. Bioaccumulation was more severe in the Doce River mouth and southern area. Furthermore, elevated levels of Pb, Hg, As and Cd in birds from the first expedition indicated potential health impacts.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Tamara Rakic, Mila Pesic, Nikola Kostic, Gordana Andrejic, Djordje Fira, Zeljko Dzeletovic, Slavisa Stankovic, Jelena Lozo
Summary: Miscanthus x giganteus can be successfully cultivated in flotation tailings with the help of metal-resistant and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria, which can mitigate the negative effects of high metal concentrations and macronutrient deficiency by stimulating root development and increasing biomass yield and nutrient uptake.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Taylor J. Stein, Md Rushna Alam, Thi Kim Anh Tran, Geoff R. MacFarlane
Summary: The investigation in SE Australia showed that halophytic saltmarsh rush, Juncus kraussii, has the ability to restrict metal(loid) movement into the root system but exhibits elevated translocation of certain metals between roots and culms, particularly for Pb and Zn. Despite barriers for uptake into below-ground tissues, most metal(loid)s were accumulated to the roots with environmental dose, showing linear relationships between root and culm.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Dmitriy Moskovchenko, Roman Pozhitkov, Aleksandr Zakharchenko, Aleksandr Tigeev
Summary: The study revealed that Tyumen is influenced by pollutants transported from the Urals, containing various heavy metals. Analysis using enrichment factors and potential ecological risk indexes identified the sources of pollutants and the areas most affected by pollution.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sakshi Sharma, Inderpreet Kaur, Avinash Kaur Nagpal
Summary: This passage highlights the importance of maintaining the quality and quantity of rice production, discussing the impact of soil and water pollution as well as the accumulation of various potentially toxic elements in rice on human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aleksandra Holownia, Chirag N. Apte, Andrei K. Yudin
Summary: Acyl metalloids are now recognized for their utility in enabling chemical synthesis, showcasing different reaction outcomes due to differences between the comprising elements. While acylboron compounds are mainly used in polar transformations, germanium and tellurium species serve as radical precursors. Acylsilanes, on the other hand, have a more diverse application range due to their capability to access both radical and polar chemistry.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lei Shi, Zhaohui Guo, Shuaixia Liu, Xiyuan Xiao, Chi Peng, Wenli Feng, Hongzhen Ran, Peng Zeng
Summary: The study investigated the reduction effects of combined soil amendments on Cd content and Cd/Zn ratio in rice grains in soils with different Cd contamination levels in three regions of Hunan province, China. The combined amendments, especially lime combined with organic fertilizer, proved to be effective in reducing Cd content in rice grains and Cd/Zn ratio, as well as decreasing soil available Cd and Zn concentration.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Y. He, C. Peng, Y. Zhang, Z. Guo, X. Xiao, L. Kong
Summary: By collecting heavy metal data from soil and dust samples in 34 cities in China, this study found that the concentrations of Cd, Pb, Cu, and Zn in urban street dust were generally higher than those in urban soil. The main reasons for the high metal concentrations in some cities were the development of metal processing and smelting industries, manufacturing, and the relocation of heavily polluting enterprises. The heavy metal concentrations in urban soil were not correlated with those in urban dust, indicating different long-term and short-term sources of pollution. In most cities, the non-carcinogenic risk of heavy metals in urban soil and dust for children was at a safe level, with lead being the major contributor to total health risk.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shaoze Shi, Pan Zhang, Xiaohong Chu, Wang Xu, Qiuxian Song, Yihan Liu, Wenli Feng, Baohong Sun, Jia Wang, Ninglin Zhou
Summary: This paper reports a new type of hydrophilic nanocomposite film PE/JW-0.8% with cooling and light-enhancing properties. The film exhibits good durability in water rinsing tests and has the ability to scatter light, achieving a larger distribution area. The elongation at the break of the film is significantly increased. Detailed field experiments demonstrate that PE/JW-0.8% shows a significant reduction in temperature and an increase in light intensity compared to PE/LH. Furthermore, it positively affects the biological quality of melons.
Article
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Lina Wang, Yongjun Piao, Dongyue Zhang, Wenli Feng, Chenchen Wang, Xiaoxi Cui, Qian Ren, Xiaofan Zhu, Guoguang Zheng
Summary: This study demonstrates the negative role of Fbxw11 in the maintenance and repopulation capacity of HSPCs, and provides valuable transcriptomic references for HSPC homeostasis.
STEM CELL RESEARCH & THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eric Tindanzor, Zhaohui Guo, Tianshuang Li, Rui Xu, Xiyuan Xiao, Chi Peng
Summary: This study compared the removal performance of oxalic acid, citric acid, and a copolymer of maleic and acrylic acid on heavy metals in polluted soil. The results showed that the sequential use of citric acid and oxalic acid was the best alternative to EDTA, with higher metal removal efficiency and successful support for crop germination.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenli Feng, Marco Chitto, Thomas Fintan Moriarty, Guofeng Li, Xing Wang
Summary: The intracellular survival of pathogenic bacteria relies on various survival strategies and virulence factors. However, treatment of these infections often fails due to challenges such as poor antibiotic penetration and retention in host cells. Drug delivery systems (DDSs) have shown promise in overcoming these limitations and improving the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy. This review provides an overview of the classification and mechanisms of intracellular bacterial persistence, describes the design strategies used for DDSs to eliminate intracellular bacteria, and highlights the approaches for internalization, bacterial targeting, and immune enhancement. It offers guidance for developing functional DDSs to effectively eradicate intracellular bacteria.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peng Zeng, Hang Zhou, Penghui Deng, Jiaofeng Gu, Bohan Liao
Summary: This study found that topdressing silicon fertilizer during the booting and filling stages of rice cultivation can increase rice yield, promote the formation of iron plaque, and reduce the inorganic arsenic content in brown rice.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhaohui Guo, Yunxia Zhang, Rui Xu, Huimin Xie, Xiyuan Xiao, Chi Peng
Summary: This study developed a machine learning model to investigate the vertical distribution and prediction of metal(loid)s in a typical abandoned Pb/Zn smelter site. The results demonstrated that the model was effective in identifying key factors influencing contamination distribution and predicting metal(loid)s contents in subsurface soil. Arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) were found to be the primary pollutants with migration depths of 4-6 m.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ping Wang, Zhen Wang, Miaomiao Zhu, Chaosheng Zhu, Wenli Feng, Guilan Duan, Tomislav Cernava, Decai Jin
Summary: This study assessed the influence of di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) on the multi-functionality of composting processes. The results showed that DBP stress negatively affected multi-functionality, resulting in a 6.5% reduction. Additionally, DBP stress led to decreased microbial biomass, altered microbial composition, and decreased network complexity. Keystone taxa, including Streptomyces, Thermoactinomyces, Mycothermus, and Lutispora, were found to be significantly affected by DBP stress and showed a correlation with multifunctionality. This study contributes to a better understanding of the negative implications of phthalates during composting processes and provides insights for the development of new treatment strategies for agricultural waste.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peng Zeng, Jiawei Liu, Hang Zhou, Binyun Wei, Jiaofeng Gu, Ye Liao, Bohan Liao, Xufeng Luo
Summary: Limestone and sepiolite combined amendment and silicon fertilizers are commonly used for the remediation of Cd-polluted paddy soil. The co-application of LS and Si fertilizer can decrease Cd accumulation in soil and rice grains, while increasing Si content in rice.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Xinxin Zhang, Yadi Huang, Ning Xu, Wenli Feng, Jingting Qiao, Ming Liu
Summary: This cross-sectional study in China found a significant association between low serum dehydroepiandrosterone levels and diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study also showed a linear decrease in the odds of diabetic retinopathy with increasing dehydroepiandrosterone concentration. Subgroup analyses indicated that dehydroepiandrosterone level consistently affected diabetic retinopathy.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Dongdong Zhao, Wenli Feng, Xiaoxu Kang, Haofei Li, Fang Liu, Weitao Zheng, Guofeng Li, Xing Wang
Summary: This study proposes an intracellular synergistic strategy for the treatment of intracellular bacterial infections using a dual-targeted drug delivery system (DDS). (Van + Cur)@F(AM) NPs exhibit superior elimination efficiency in vitro and in vivo, enhance antibacterial capacity, and modulate the immune response. Therefore, this dual-targeted DDS-assisted intracellular synergistic antibacterial strategy is an effective therapeutic approach against intracellular bacteria.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenli Feng, Jing Yang, Yan Ma, Yinglu Liu, Rong Yin, Zusha Qiao, Ying Ji, Yong'an Zhou
Summary: This study found that the expression of SAP2 and CAP1 genes is closely related to the resistance of Candida albicans to itraconazole. The resistant strains showed upregulated expression of both SAP2 and CAP1. Deletion of CAP1 led to increased SAP2 levels, which affected biofilm formation and drug resistance.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yang Liang, Yuefeng Qin, Guoyun Jiang, Wenli Feng, Ying Yuan
Summary: This study reveals the potential role of MDC1 in the treatment of CML and suggests it as an alternative option for IM drug resistance dilemma, by regulating the DNA damage repair mechanism.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
