Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuwei Hu, Jinrui Li, Ruyi Li, Yao Niu, Min Cao, Jie Luo
Summary: Irrigation with magnetized water improves the growth and iron storage capacity of F. arundinacea, alleviates oxidative damage, and increases the removal of cadmium from the soil.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yiting Qin, Xinyu Shi, Zhansheng Wang, Changying Pei, Min Cao, Jie Luo
Summary: Planting density significantly impacts the biomass generation and Cd decontamination capacity of Festuca arundinacea. An appropriate planting density can enhance the phytoremediation efficiency and optimize Cd remediation in contaminated soils. Adjustment of planting density is a practical and economical method for improving phytoremediation outcomes.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
He Peng, Ke Liang, Huanyan Luo, Huayan Huang, Shihua Luo, AKang Zhang, Heng Xu, Fei Xu
Summary: This study successfully established a system using newly screened chromium-reducing strains in conjunction with hyperaccumulator plants for the remediation of Cr-contaminated soil. The system not only increased soil enzyme activities, decreased toxic substances in plant leaves significantly, but also enhanced plant uptake of Cr.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiaxin Zhang, Ling Fei, Qin Dong, Shaofan Zuo, Yanbang Li, Zhaolong Wang
Summary: The study revealed that during the senescence process of tall fescue leaves, the contents of phytochelatins, glutathione, and non-protein thiols increased, leading to promotion of Cd-binding, which is achieved through the protein degradation pathway.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ge Yang, Yuting Luo, Lin Sun, Min Cao, Jie Luo
Summary: The study showed that elevated CO2 levels can promote the phytoremediation efficiency of Festuca arundinacea, but the competitiveness of Echinochloa caudata in intercropping systems can decrease the biomass yield of F. arundinacea, ultimately leading to a decrease in phytoremediation efficiency.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaowen Gu, Qinghua Zhang, Yifan Jia, Min Cao, Wei Zhang, Jie Luo
Summary: This study found that sonic wave treatments could increase the whole plant dry weight of Festuca arundinacea and enhance its Cd decontamination capacity. Higher frequency treatments resulted in more Cd being transferred to the senescent and dead leaf tissues, allowing for a significantly greater amount of Cd removal by harvesting these tissues. The concentrations of dissolved organic matter in the rhizosphere soil of the plant increased with the increase in sound frequency, indicating a potential mechanism for the improved phytoextraction efficiency.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Jiang, Dan Chen, Pan Yang, Wenjing Ning, Min Cao, Jie Luo
Summary: This study found that under future atmospheric conditions of high CO2 and O3 levels, CO2 fumigation can alleviate the negative effects of O3 on plant growth and increase the accumulation capacity in different plant tissues, thus improving the phytoremediation effect of Festuca arundinacea.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hong Niu, Cuijie Bian, Aogui Long, Zhengli Wang, Min Cao, Jie Luo
Summary: Pot experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of magnetized water irrigation and root cutting on phytoremediation efficiency of Celosia argentea. Results showed that root pruning enhanced the phytoremediation efficiency of C. argentea, and this effect was enhanced when combined with magnetized water irrigation.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guirong Hou, Jiangkun Zheng, Xinglei Cui, Fang He, Yunqi Zhang, Yong Wang, Xianwei Li, Chuan Fan, Bo Tan
Summary: This experiment studied the optimal vegetation coverage of Festuca arundinacea grassland for controlling soil erosion and purifying surface runoff. The results showed that the purification capacity of the grassland decreased with increasing rainfall intensity and slope but increased with increasing vegetation coverage.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yongqiang You, Chang Ju, Li Wang, Xin Wang, Fang Ma, Gen Wang, Yujiao Wang
Summary: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) play a crucial role in enhancing phytoremediation of cadmium (Cd) pollution in plants. However, the function of AMF is influenced by phosphorus (P) concentration. This study investigated the regulatory effects of AMF on the Cd accumulation in Phragmites australis (P. australis) under different P levels. The results showed that AMF promoted plant Cd tolerance and detoxification by enhancing P uptake, Cd passivation, Cd retention in the cell wall, and functional group modulation. Additionally, AMF up-regulated the expression of specific genes to promote cadmium uptake at different phosphorus levels. The Cd response mechanism of the AMF-P. australis symbiotic system was found to be dependent on P concentration.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baharak Sajjadi, Ronish M. Shrestha, Wei-Yin Chen, Daniell L. Mattern, Nathan Hammer, Vijayasankar Raman, Austin Dorris
Summary: The study developed a double layer magnetized/functionalized biochar composite with enhanced adsorption capacity for Ni(II) and Pb(II) removal. The synergistic effect of ultrasound activation, magnetization, and functionalization led to the improved performance of the magnetic biochar composite, showing higher adsorption rates compared to raw biochar.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shaoting Du, Qi Lu, Lijuan Liu, Yu Wang, Jiaxin Li
Summary: The study found that catabolizing abscisic acid (ABA) in hyperaccumulating plants via rhizobacteria can significantly increase the uptake efficiency of heavy metals, potentially providing a promising strategy for enhancing phytoremediation efficacy in HM-contaminated soils.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Wang, Li Wang, Jiazhi Fan, Fang Ma
Summary: The study found that organic pesticides have an influence on the phytoremediation of potentially toxic metal elements. The addition of atrazine increased the copper content in hydroponically-grown Acorus tatarinowii plants, while the copper ions in the solution were eliminated through the plant remediation system. The interaction between copper and atrazine affected the plant biomass, photosynthesis, and oxidative reactions in A. tatarinowii.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Marie Luyckx, Jean-Francois Hausman, Kjell Sergeant, Gea Guerriero, Stanley Lutts
Summary: This study found that zinc and cadmium have different impacts on plant metabolism, and silicon can enhance the stress tolerance of plants to heavy metals.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Shiyan Bai, Xiao Han, Dan Feng
Summary: High concentrations of heavy metals can seriously harm ecosystems and human health, so it is crucial to find effective methods to control soil heavy metal pollution. Phytoremediation shows potential in this regard, but current hyperaccumulators have limitations such as poor adaptability, limited enrichment species, and small biomass. Synthetic biology offers the opportunity to design a wide range of organisms, and this paper proposes a comprehensive strategy of microbial biosensor detection - phytoremediation - heavy metal recovery for soil heavy metal pollution control, with modifications made using synthetic biology techniques. The paper also discusses new experimental methods for discovering synthetic biological elements and constructing circuits, as well as ways to produce transgenic plants to facilitate the transformation of synthetic biological vectors. Finally, it highlights the important considerations for soil heavy metal pollution remediation based on synthetic biology.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Luo, Wenxiang He, Jian Wu, Xiaowen Sophie Gu, Lin Ye
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shizhong Jiang, Jie Luo, Yuqun Ye, Ge Yang, Wen Pi, Wenxiang He
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2019)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jie Luo, Mei He, Jian Wu, Siyuan Huo, Xiaowen Sophie Gu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Luo, Xinli Xing, Shihua Qi, Jian Wu, X. W. Sophie Gu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuzi Xing, Zhengli Wang, Chi Zhang, Wenxiang He, Jie Luo
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jie Luo, Wenxiang He, Dan Yang, Jian Wu, X. W. Sophie Gu
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Luo, Wenxiang He, Xinli Xing, Jian Wu, X. W. Sophie Gu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Luo, Wenxiang He, Xinli Xing, Jian Wu, X. W. Sophie Gu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Luo, Wenxiang He, Jian Wu, Xiaowen Sophie Gu
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jie Luo, Min Cao, Chunming Zhang, Jian Wu, X. W. Sophie Gu
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenxiang He, Aogui Long, Chunming Zhang, Min Cao, Jie Luo
Summary: This study compared two methods for estimating the time required for phytoremediation and found that calculating metal decontamination efficiency based on the measurement of the actual amount of metal taken by the plant is more robust than estimating it based on the evolution of soil metal concentration over time. Additionally, using N. caerulescens may not be appropriate in Pb- or Cu-polluted soil, as this species mobilized these metals but did not extract them.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yao Niu, Zhansheng Wang, Hanfei Wang, Xiaoying Yang, Min Cao, Jie Luo
Summary: Suitable light irradiation can enhance the phytoremediation efficiency of plants by increasing the secretion of dissolved organic matter in the rhizosphere, which in turn improves the bioavailability of soil contaminants such as Cd. Red light, especially pure red light, induces the secretion of more hydrophilic DOM fractions with high affinity for Cd, ultimately increasing the Cd extraction ability and uptake capacity of Noccaea caerulescens.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youjun Tang, Shuaizhi Ji, Dan Chen, Jiawei Wang, Min Cao, Jie Luo
Summary: The study demonstrates that the concentration and fractionations of DOM in the rhizosphere of magnetically treated Sedum alfredii have changed, leading to an increased ability to uptake Cd and enhancing the phytoremediation effect of the species.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ning, Yifan Jia, Jian Wu, Pan Yang, Min Cao, Jie Luo
Summary: A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the environmental risk of phytoextraction of Cd, Cu, and Pb using Sedum alfredii Hance. with different intercropping patterns. It was found that different planting patterns resulted in varying environmental risks, highlighting the need for corresponding prevention strategies.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
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)