Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuan Wang, Xuejiang Wang, Yuan Li, Yiyang Liu, Ying Sun, Siqing Xia, Jianfu Zhao
Summary: The presence of microplastics in soil with combined pollution of antibiotics and heavy metals can increase antibiotic resistance stimulation and affect the propagation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) by altering soil properties, soil microbial diversity, and abundance of related genes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lei Jin, Hongning Wu, Guo Li, Shengzhi Yang, Rongping Wei, Yan Huang, Petri Penttinen, Wenwen Deng, Jianbin Chen, Xinfeng Han, Caiwu Li, Lan Hu, Ti Li, Hemin Zhang, Ke Zhao, Likou Zou
Summary: This study investigated the composition and function of the gastrointestinal microbiome and resistance genes in wild giant pandas, and found that the microbiome plays a crucial role in lignocellulose degradation from bamboo. The study also highlighted the importance of monitoring metal levels in soil and bamboo due to their influence on the microbiome and resistance genes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Jesse C. Thomas, Troy J. Kieran, John W. Finger, Natalia J. Bayona-Vasquez, Adelumola Oladeinde, James C. Beasley, John C. Seaman, J. Vaun McArthur, Olin E. Rhodes, Travis C. Glenn
Summary: This study analyzed gut bacteria associated with wild cotton mice in areas affected by heavy metal and radionuclide contamination, finding that the proportion of co-occurring antibiotic resistance genes and metal resistance genes was higher in sites with radionuclide contamination. The findings enhance understanding of the coselection process and highlight the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in the resistome of wild animals.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xuechao Qin, Limei Zhai, Benyamin Khoshnevisan, Junting Pan, Hongbin Liu
Summary: Although the utilization of biosolids in agricultural lands is considered effective in improving resource reuse, the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) limits its application. A 12-year experiment found that biosolids application significantly increased the abundance of ARGs in soil, and the increase was positively correlated with the dose of biosolids applied. Several subtypes of ARGs were detected, with mobile genetic elements (MGEs), aminoglycoside, and multidrug resistance genes being the most dominant types. Controlling the rate of biosolid application is crucial in reducing the accumulation and transfer of ARGs in soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Xinzhu Yi, Jie-Liang Liang, Jian-Qiang Su, Pu Jia, Jing-li Lu, Jin Zheng, Zhang Wang, Shi-wei Feng, Zhen-hao Luo, Hong-xia Ai, Bin Liao, Wen-sheng Shu, Jin-tian Li, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: Mining activities have significant environmental impacts and can co-select for antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in microorganisms. However, ARGs in mining-impacted environments are poorly understood. In this study, a comprehensive investigation of ARGs in globally distributed mining sites was conducted. The results showed that the total abundance of ARGs in these sites was comparable to urban sewage but higher than freshwater sediments. Multidrug resistance genes accounted for a substantial portion of the total ARG abundance and tended to co-occur with multimetal resistance genes. Additionally, high-quality ARG-carrying genomes were identified, expanding the phylogenetic diversity of ARG hosts and revealing potential pathogens. These findings suggest that mining-impacted environments are important reservoirs of multidrug resistance genes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qing Wang, Shaoyue Guo, Zelin Hou, Huai Lin, Haiyin Liang, Litao Wang, Yi Luo, Hongqiang Ren
Summary: This study investigates the role of rainfall in the transmission of ARGs, indicating that rainwater can facilitate the spread of ARGs, especially in soil contaminated with heavy metals.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
Francisco Amaro, Alvaro Moron, Silvia Diaz, Ana Martin-Gonzalez, Juan Carlos Gutierrez
Summary: Metallic nanoparticles are promising tools for infection control due to their unique properties, but bacteria can still develop stable resistance mechanisms against them. Careful management is necessary to preserve the efficacy of these antimicrobials.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao-Feng Li, Yi-Rong Zhang, Zhen-Chao Tan, Hui-Juan Xu, Cheng-Lan Liu
Summary: Tebuconazole, consisting of two enantiomers, has a high detectable rate in the soil and may pose a risk to the microbiota community. Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are considered emerging environmental contaminants and can be transferred between microbiota in the soil. The enantioselective effects of tebuconazole on microbiota community and ARGs in the soil and earthworm gut are largely unknown.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qinmei Zhong, Carla Cruz-Paredes, Shirong Zhang, Johannes Rousk
Summary: Recent studies have shown that exposure to heavy metals can lead to antibiotic resistance. In a mining soil survey, it was found that microbial activities were affected by metal concentrations, and bacterial tolerance to metals was universally elevated.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wang Zhao, Qian Han, Rui Yang, Weigeng Wen, Zhenghua Deng, Huan Li, Zhongming Zheng, Zhenhua Ma, Gang Yu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of cadmium (Cd) on the gut microbiota and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the ivory shell (Babylonia areolata). The results showed that Cd exposure altered the structure and diversity of the gut microbiota and ARGs in B. areolata. The abundance and diversity of ARGs increased with the rise of cadmium concentration.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Jiajin Song, Tongxin Li, Zhiruo Zheng, Wenjie Fu, Zhengnan Long, Nan Shi, Yuling Han, Luqing Zhang, Yunlong Yu, Hua Fang
Summary: CBD residues have significant effects on the gut microbiome and resistome in earthworms, leading to increased abundance and diversity of antibiotic resistance genes. This enhancement effect is attributed to the stress on the gut microbiome caused by CBD and facilitated dissemination of resistance genes through mobile genetic elements.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuan Wang, Xuejiang Wang, Yuan Li, Yiyang Liu, Ying Sun, Hans Christian Bruun Hansen, Siqing Xia, Jianfu Zhao
Summary: The study demonstrates that struvite-loaded zeolite amendment can effectively alleviate the combined pollution of heavy metals, antibiotics, and antibiotic resistance genes in microplastic-contaminated soil. Through altering pollutant bioavailability, soil properties, and soil microbe communities, the zeolite indirectly reduces the proliferation of antibiotic resistance genes in the soil.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiajia Xue, Jianqiang Wu, Yaru Hu, Chenyan Sha, Shijie Yao, Peng Li, Kuangfei Lin, Changzheng Cui
Summary: This study investigated the presence of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes in swine manure, chicken manure, and organic fertilizer, revealing that antibiotics concentration was highest in swine manure, while ARGs concentration was highest in chicken manure. The findings suggest that ARGs are harder to remove than antibiotics in organic fertilizer, and that Zinc and Copper are significantly correlated with most ARGs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Ma, Zhiren Yang, Tingting Xu, Mengqi Qian, Xuemei Jiang, Xiuan Zhan, Xinyan Han
Summary: This study found that long-term use of chlortetracycline can significantly reduce the diversity of gut microbiota in pigs, alter its structure, and increase the abundance of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in feces.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Markowicz, Slawomir Borymski, Anna Adamek, Slawomir Sulowicz
Summary: In this study, the toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles to E. coli cells and soil microbial community was investigated. It was found that ZnO nanoparticles reduced the survival of E. coli cells and increased gene transfer. In soil, ZnO nanoparticles affected the abundance of bacteria and promoted the spread of genetic elements harboring metal resistance.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Zhang, Jun Ma, Patrick O'Connor, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the impact of different fertilization practices on microbial communities on biodegradable plastics, revealing significant differences between biodegradable plastics, soil, and non-biodegradable plastics. Fertilization was found to affect the structure of bacterial communities on biodegradable plastics, highlighting the importance of understanding the dynamics of plastisphere communities on biodegradable plastics in soils.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yanyun Luo, Dewei Yang, Patrick O'Connor, Tonghua Wu, Weijing Ma, Lingxing Xu, Ruifang Guo, Jianyi Lin
Summary: This study systematically assessed the provision of ecosystem services (ESs) in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) and revealed the potential impacts of climate change on ES provision. The study also found synergistic interactions among ESs and highlighted the importance of scale in understanding these interactions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jing Ding, Min Lv, Dong Zhu, Eva F. Leifheit, Qing-Lin Chen, Yun-Qing Wang, Ling-Xin Chen, Matthias C. Rillig, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: Tire wear particles (TWP) have caused widespread contamination in the environment. This study aims to understand the behavior and potential impacts of TWP in soil ecosystems. By synthesizing existing knowledge and comparing with the effects of microplastics (MP), the study outlines the composition, distribution, and behavior of TWP in soils, and highlights the potential impacts on soil biota and the underlying mechanisms. The study suggests that more research is needed to clarify the behavior and impacts of TWP at different levels, from individual organisms to the Earth system, as TWP may pose as an emerging threat to soil health.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bao-Anh T. Nguyen, Qing-Lin Chen, Ji-Zheng He, Hang-Wei Hu
Summary: This study assessed the impacts of cattle and poultry manures, with or without the antibiotic tylosin, on soil protists. The results showed that manure application significantly decreased the alpha diversity of protists, with poultry manures having a stronger negative influence on the community structure of protists compared to cattle manures. Furthermore, the addition of tylosin in manure treatments had more pronounced effects on protists.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adam Loch, Glen Scholz, Christopher Auricht, Stuart Sexton, Patrick O'Connor, Sarah Imgraben
Summary: This study estimated the tourism ecosystem service expenditure values for a regional protected area network in South Australia, which returned AU$373.8 million to the economy. By utilizing a big dataset, the study provided a more comprehensive expenditure estimate and valuable inputs for decision-making regarding protected areas and tourism sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Qian Xiang, Dong Zhu, Min Qiao, Xiao-Ru Yang, Gang Li, Qing-Lin Chen, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the seasonal effects on bacterial networks and the relationship between bacterial networks and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in soil. The results showed that bacterial networks had lower complexity and stability in autumn, and a wider niche in summer. The co-occurrence networks among ARGs also varied with seasonal change, with higher topological features in summer. Nodes with higher centrality in the bacterial network were strongly related to major classes of ARGs. These findings provide new insights into antibiotic resistance management under environmental changes.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zufei Xiao, Ruixia Han, Jianqiang Su, Zhe Zhu, Yi Zhao, Qinglin Chen, Junyi Zhao, Gang Li, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effect of different amendment strategies (earthworm and/or silicon) on the alleviation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) using high-throughput qPCR. The results showed that earthworms and silicon fertilizers could reduce the absolute abundance of ARGs in rhizosphere soils. Mobile genetic elements were identified as the major factors enhancing ARGs transfers, and the treatment had a direct or indirect effect on ARGs. Our findings highlight the role of the rhizosphere effect in alleviating antibiotic resistance and suggest that silicon fertilizers, combined with earthworms, can be considered a sustainable and natural solution to mitigate the spread of high-risk ARGs in soil-plant systems. The results provide guidance for formulating strategies to halt the spread of ARGs in agroecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jichao Feng, Zehong Yan, Shuyang Yang, Fangfang Fan, Tianling Zhang, Xiaosong Liu, Xiaofei Zhao, Qinglin Chen
Summary: This paper presents a dual circularly polarized reflect-transmit-array (RTA) antenna with independent beam control, capable of transmitting LHCP wave and reflecting RHCP wave in the frequency range of 8.7-10.2 GHz. The antenna achieves 360 degrees phase shift for each circularly polarized wave by rotating the top and bottom patches. Experimental results demonstrate the antenna's performance in terms of gain, bandwidth, and axial ratio for LHCP and RHCP radiation.
IEEE ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS PROPAGATION LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Fang-Fang Fan, Qing-Lin Chen, Yun-Xue Xu, Xiao-Fei Zhao, Ji-Chao Feng, Ze-Hong Yan
Summary: A wideband compact printed dipole antenna array with an element size of 0.16 lambda 0x0.34 lambda 0 is proposed for millimeter-wave (mmW) applications, particularly for 5G applications. The antenna achieves a wide bandwidth of 50% (24-40 GHz) with SWR<2 by printing the two patches on two different layers. A ground-signal-ground transmission line construction is used to achieve a relatively symmetrical radiation pattern. The proposed antenna array is fabricated, measured, and simulated for beam scanning performance (+/-50 degrees).
IEEE ANTENNAS AND WIRELESS PROPAGATION LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andong Wang, Dongsheng Zou, Patrick O'Connor, Bin Chen, Jingchen Zou, Yuqi Zhou, Hua Wang, Manyun Zhang
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the functional mechanisms of spent mushroom substrate (SMS) and SMS-derived biochar on phytoremediation of soil heavy metal contamination. The results showed that additional biochar application decreased the soil's available Cd content and enhanced phytoremediation performance by increasing plant biomass. Both SMS and biochar applications enhanced microbial resistance to heavy metals and stimulated microbial activities in contaminated soil.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dewei Yang, Ruifang Guo, Patrick O'Connor, Tian Zhou, Shuai Zhang, Haishan Meng, Min Wan, Chunyan Dai, Weijing Ma
Summary: Understanding the transfer of embodied carbon in inter-provincial trade and its effects on employment and the economy is crucial for carbon equity management. However, few studies have explored the relationship between embodied carbon, GDP, and employment in inter-provincial trade and its implications for equity. Using input-output tables, our study on inter-provincial trade in 30 Chinese provinces shows that there were net outflows of embodied carbon in certain regions, while net inflows were observed in others. Additionally, there were characteristics of nearby transfer and complementary energy economy in the transfer of embodied carbon, GDP, and employment.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thi Bao Anh Nguyen, Qing-Lin Chen, Zhen-Zhen Yan, Chaoyu Li, Ji-Zheng He, Hang-Wei Hu
Summary: Protists play important roles in soil food webs by decomposing organic matter and cycling biogeochemical elements. Bacterial and invertebrate diversity are important factors driving the diversity of protists. Bacteria and fungi have a stronger influence on the taxonomic and functional composition of protists than soil invertebrates.
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Bing Zhao, Guangjin Wang, Kui Zhao, Menglai Wang, Bisheng Wu, Shujian Li, Qinglin Chen, Jiabo Geng
Summary: Incorporating a proper amount of phosphogypsum (PG) can significantly improve the mechanical properties and water impermeability of steam-cured fly ash (FA) mortar. The 1-d and 28-d compressive strengths of samples increase by 11% and 5.37%, respectively, when 10% of PG is added. Moreover, using an appropriate amount of PG also brings obvious economic and environmental benefits.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jing Ding, Min Lv, Qiaoning Wang, Dong Zhu, Qing-Lin Chen, Xiao-Qiang Li, Chang-Ping Yu, Xiangrong Xu, Lingxin Chen, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: The impact of tire tread particles (TPs) on soil fauna remains poorly understood. However, this study found that TPs affect the gut microbiota, intestinal histopathology, and metabolites of soil worms through both particulate- and leachate-induced effects, with leachates exerting stronger effects. Furthermore, the study demonstrated that brand-specific toxicity and leachate compositions play a dominant role in TP toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Thi Bao-Anh Nguyen, Michael Bonkowski, Kenneth Dumack, Qing-Lin Chen, Ji-Zheng He, Hang-Wei Hu
Summary: This study investigated the response of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in soil to predation pressure from protists. The results showed that an increase in protistan predation pressure was associated with higher abundance and diversity of ARGs in the soil. High concentrations of protists significantly increased the abundance of genes encoding multidrug and tetracycline resistance, as well as the abundance of certain bacterial genera.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)