Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanru Wen, Till Kasielke, Hao Li, Bin Zhang, Harald Zepp
Summary: Terracing of hillslopes can lead to gully erosion, as observed in the Black Soil Region of Northeast China. Improperly designed terraces can cause runoff concentration and eventually result in gully incision. Proper countermeasures are suggested to prevent further soil loss and land degradation on abandoned terraced hillslopes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yibao Lou, Wenlong Wang, Mingming Guo, Wenzhao Guo, Hongliang Kang, Lanqian Feng, Yanan Zhu, Hao Yang
Summary: Vegetation plays a significant role in the hydraulics of gully headcut erosion processes. The study shows that vegetation increases the roughness coefficient and friction factor in the upstream area, reducing the runoff velocity. However, the jet flow velocity increases rapidly after passing through the gully head. Vegetation can also significantly reduce soil loss in the gully headcut erosion process, with Medicago sativa exhibiting the highest reduction.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Tang, Gang Liu, Yun Xie, Yongqiu Wu, Daan Wang, Yan Gao, Lingqin Meng
Summary: This study investigated the combined effects of tillage methods and topographic variation on gully erosion in three different geomorphic areas in the black soil region of Northeastern China. The results showed that topography was the dominant control on gully erosion and different tillage methods affected the frequency of gully occurrence. The study highlights the importance of considering both topographic variations and tillage methods to control gully erosion.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Lunjiang Wang, Yanle Zhang, Junchao Jia, Qing Zhen, Xingchang Zhang
Summary: The study found that as the spacing between alfalfa plants increased, the total flow path width and mean width per flow path decreased, while the total flow path length increased. The total flow path width was positively related to the infiltration rate, indicating the need to consider runoff loss via infiltration. Runoff velocity was significantly related to the flow pathway characteristics.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Din Danino, Tal Svoray, Sally Thompson, Ariel Cohen, Octavia Crompton, Elazar Volk, Eli Argaman, Asher Levi, Yafit Cohen, Kfir Narkis, Shmuel Assouline
Summary: This paper discusses how to quantify the spatial patterns of shallow overland flow through thermal imaging and LiDAR scanning techniques, which is important for understanding overland flow patterns in arid regions. The experimental results show that different slopes, roughness, and soil permeability properties can lead to different overland flow patterns. High-permeability soil patches significantly regulate overland flow.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xihua Yang, John Leys, Jonathan Gray, Mingxi Zhang
Summary: Hillslope erosion is the dominant form of erosion in Australia and many parts of the world. This study developed a new approach for setting hillslope erosion improvement (HEI) targets by considering seasonal erosion levels and land management practices. The findings can help identify areas and periods with excessive erosion and suggest management actions for soil improvement.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Pingzong Zhu, Guanghui Zhang, Chengshu Wang, Lili Wang
Summary: Land surface roughness (LSR) is greatly influenced by vegetation restoration, which alters near-soil surface characteristics, soil erosion intensity, and spatial heterogeneity. Different plant communities have significant effects on LSR variations on steep slopes, with vegetation types and characteristics playing a crucial role in influencing LSR.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yipeng Liang, Xiang Li, Tonggang Zha, Xiaoxia Zhang
Summary: The redistribution of soil organic carbon along loess slopes in China is crucial for understanding global carbon cycles. Vegetation restoration, especially in naturally regenerating forests, has been found to effectively slow the migration of SOC and reduce its spatial heterogeneity. The study suggests that vegetation restoration can alleviate soil erosion and contribute to the stability of SOC distribution.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mingguo Zheng, Yishan Liao, Chen Liang, Bin Huang, Zaijian Yuan
Summary: This study conducted experiments on the Chinese Loess Plateau and found that erosion-induced network of rills and gullies increased flow connectivity, resulting in uniform runoff from the upper hillslope to the headwater outlet. The results suggest that scale-independent runoff is typical of highly degraded slope systems.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ciro Apollonio, Andrea Petroselli, Flavia Tauro, Manuela Cecconi, Chiara Biscarini, Claudio Zarotti, Salvatore Grimaldi
Summary: The study investigates the impact of perennial herbaceous plants on runoff generation and soil erosion during rainfall events. It found that MC1 plants are effective in reducing soil erosion, with the best results seen at vegetation heights of 30-70 cm, leading to significant reductions in soil loss and runoff coefficient.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yong Li, Ya-qi Mo, Kayode Steven Are, Zhigang Huang, Hao Guo, Cheng Tang, Toyin Peter Abegunrin, Zhaohua Qin, Zhenwei Kang, Xu Wang
Summary: The study found that appropriate sugarcane planting patterns can reduce erosion and nutrient loss on hillslopes, while maintaining annual yields.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Hao Wang, Jian Wang, Guang-hui Zhang
Summary: The landscape position of slope-gully systems significantly affects soil surface characteristics and erodibility. This study found that soil cohesion, saturated conductivity, aggregate stability, penetration resistance, and comprehensive soil erodibility index varied spatially in both north-facing and south-facing slope-gully systems. Variations in soil erodibility were attributed to differences in biological crust thickness, plant litter and root densities, soil bulk density, texture, and organic matter content with landscape position and aspect.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Linlin Cui, Xiao Li, Jie Lin, Geng Guo, Xiang Zhang, Guangruo Zeng
Summary: Water erosion has a significant impact on soil erosion intensity, and special terrains like gullies are often overlooked. This study investigates the effect of water erosion on carbon mineralization and finds that soil erosion intensity is positively correlated with cumulative mineralization of SOC. Soil macroaggregates play a significant role in SOC mineralization.
Article
Water Resources
Jeongho Han, Jorge A. Guzman, Maria L. Chu
Summary: This study conducted a regional research in Jefferson County, Illinois, USA, and used remote sensed environmental data to predict gully erosion susceptibility in agricultural land. The study identified key environmental factors contributing to gully erosion and emphasized the importance of high temporal resolution in improving model predictability.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Vahid Gholami, Hossein Sahour, Mohammad Ali Hadian Amri
Summary: This study investigated the spatial distribution of annual soil erosion rates in mountainous areas of northern Iran using erosion pins and artificial neural networks. The research identified that vegetation canopy was the most significant variable affecting erosion rates, with splash erosion contributing more than surface runoff erosion. The study also highlighted the efficacy of the generalized feed forward network in accurately estimating soil erosion rates.
Article
Soil Science
Yao Wang, Muhammad Aurangzeib, Shaoliang Zhang
Summary: The study found that the spatial autocorrelation of AN varied across different soil depths, with moderate levels in 0-20 cm and 20-30 cm depths, and a strong level in 40-50 cm depths. AN distribution differed across different aspects and slopes, and the slope steepness of 6-8% was identified as a key point influencing AN dynamics. The management of forestland and areas with high AN content can play a crucial role in reducing N loss and ensuring sustainable crop yield.
EURASIAN SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pengke Yan, Shaoliang Zhang, Jiuqi Wang, Ziliang Xiao, Sihua Yan, Wan Wang, Muhammad Aurangzeib
Summary: This study investigated the abundance, mass, and accumulation areas of plastic residue (PR) in a large area of vegetable fields in Northeast China. The results showed that the predominant type of plastic residue was polyethylene (PE), with accumulation areas near roadsides and landfills. Landfills and residential areas were found to be critical sources of plastic residue in farmlands, with southwest and southeast winds being the main driving forces for its migration.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Haijun Zhang, Shaoliang Zhang, Jiping Huo, Ziliang Xiao, Muhammad Aurangzeib
Summary: This study investigated the spatiotemporal dynamic of beneficial insects in gullies and adjacent farmlands in an agricultural watershed. The results showed that gullies and adjacent areas had the highest abundance and richness of beneficial insects compared to other habitats. The abundance and richness of beneficial insects were highest in the gully middle, and were influenced by herbicide application and crop harvest. Gullies were found to be the most important source and sink of beneficial insects, significantly mediating their spatiotemporal pattern in the watershed.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Shaoliang Zhang, Wan Wang, Pengke Yan, Jiuqi Wang, Sihua Yan, Xiaobing Liu, Muhammad Aurangzeib
Summary: Plastics production is increasing while their recycling rate is lower, leading to a large amount of microplastics accumulating in the environment. The migration, distribution, and adverse effects of microplastics in terrestrial and aquatic environments are still not fully understood. This review summarizes the migration and distribution of microplastics based on the newest publications and highlights the transfer in biota and their biological effects. The review aims to help reevaluate the uncertain behaviors of microplastics and fully understand their biological effects in different environmental conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sihua Yan, Shaoliang Zhang, Bing Xu, Pengke Yan, Jiuqi Wang, Hao Wang, Muhammad Aurangzeib
Summary: This study simulated the influence of polyethylene microplastics (PEMP) on the leaching of NO3--N and water-soluble potassium (WSK) in soils. The results showed that the concentration and size of PEMP had different effects on nutrient leaching. Before the addition of potassium nitrate (KNO3), low concentrations and large sizes of PEMP promoted NO3--N leaching and inhibited WSK leaching, while after the addition of KNO3, they inhibited the leaching of both NO3--N and WSK.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Wei Fang, Xuemei Zhong, Xinhua Peng, Linyuan Li, Shaoliang Zhang, Lei Gao
Summary: Soil quality plays a critical role in sustainable agricultural development, especially in regions with thin-layer black-soil coverage that have experienced severe degradation. This study constructed an integrated soil quality index (SQI) using diverse datasets and found that soil degradation was observed in a typical thin-layer black-soil region in China. Black-soil thickness, soil organic matter, and total nitrogen content were strongly correlated with corn yield. The minimum-dataset-based SQI using six soil properties within 0-30 cm was the optimal solution for SQ evaluation. Improving soil quality and managing surface black soil loss are crucial for increasing crop yield in these regions.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Lilong Yan, Mingyue Yin, Jingwen Miao, Xu Song, Jishuang Jiang, Shaoliang Zhang
Summary: This study analyzed the nitrate nitrogen removal characteristics of Pseudomonas JI-2 under strong alkaline conditions, as well as the composition and functional groups of extracellular polymeric substance. Non-targeted metabonomics and bioinformatics technology were used to investigate the alkaline tolerance mechanism. The results showed that JI-2 has strong alkaline tolerance and can remove nitrate efficiently even under alkaline conditions. It secretes poly-saccharides, acidic functional groups, and compatible solutes, and regulates key metabolic processes to adapt to the strong alkaline environment.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pengke Yan, Xinhua Hao, Shaoliang Zhang
Summary: This article introduces a simple, cost-saving and high efficient method for the extraction and separation of microplastics from soil with high organic matter content. The study used different flotation and digestion solutions to extract microplastics and digest organic matter from the soil. The results showed that the best flotation solution was ZnCl2 with recovery rates ranging from 96.1% to 99.0%, and the best digestion method was H2SO4:H2O2 with a digestion rate of 89.3%. These findings were validated by known concentrations of microplastics and were successfully applied to extract microplastics from vegetable fields in Northeast China.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziliang Xiao, Shaoliang Zhang, Mingming Guo, Feng Zhao, Hao Wang, Weitao Xu, Muhammad Aurangzeib, Ehsan Tavakkoli
Summary: This study aimed to clarify the influence of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) runoff on plant biomass and biodiversity during early restoration stages in gullies. The results showed that N input increased plant biomass but decreased biodiversity, while P input had mixed effects on biodiversity but increased biomass. N was the key factor influencing vegetation restoration, while the ratio of N:P in the runoff determined the mediation of P on N effect.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Wang Lixin, Chen Zhuoxin, Guo Mingming, Zhang Shaoliang, Zhang Xingyi, Zhou Pengchong, Xu Jinzhong, Xin Liu, Qi Jiarui, Wan Zhaokai
Summary: This study investigated the spatial distribution of soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen (TN), and total phosphorus (TP) at a hilly small watershed site in Northeast China. The results showed that soil properties, topography, and gully erosion were the dominant factors shaping the spatial variation of SOC and soil nutrients.
SOIL USE AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sihua Yan, Shaoliang Zhang, Pengke Yan, Muhammad Aurangzeib
Summary: This study examined the effects of different biochar application methods on soil quality, crop yield, and agronomic characteristics in moderately degraded Mollisols. The results showed that the same biochar application method had different effects on crop yield at different application rates, while the homogeneous biochar application method had a more significant effect on improving soil quality. The impact of the heterogeneous biochar application method gradually increased over time.
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)
