Article
Horticulture
Ehab A. Ibrahim, Mohamed A. A. El-Sherbini, El-Metwally M. Selim
Summary: The application of Casuarina biochar at a rate of 4% can effectively reduce the bioavailability of heavy metals in contaminated soil and reduce their uptake by plants. This treatment showed the highest reduction in heavy metal concentrations and the most significant improvements in reducing bioaccumulation and translocation factors. All biochar applications also improved soil properties, including pH, organic matter, and electrical conductivity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Vinod Kumar, Maja Radziemska
Summary: This paper discusses the detrimental effects of toxic elements (TEs) pollution in the ecosystem on human health, and the various remediation approaches for TEs polluted soils, considering factors such as pH, soil properties, microbes, and biochar. The properties of soil, microbes, and biochar are crucial for the effective and safe application of remediation methods in addressing TEs contamination in the ecosystem.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arwenyo Beatrice, Jac J. Varco, Andrew Dygert, Felix S. Atsar, Sabrina Solomon, Rooban Venkatesh K. G. Thirumalai, Charles U. Jr Jr Pittman, Todd Mlsna
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of different methods in immobilizing lead in soil and found that biochar-supported phosphate showed the best results in reducing the mobility of lead in contaminated soil. The concentration of ammonium nitrate extractable lead in the amended soil was significantly lower, indicating that this method can reduce lead uptake by plants and minimize the potential for water contamination.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Sun, Yuyao Zhang, Lun Lu, Yajing Wu, Yuechan Zhang, Muhammad Aqeel Kamran, Baoliang Chen
Summary: Biochar is widely used as a soil remediation agent in heavy metal contaminated sites. However, measuring the efficiency of remediation is challenging due to the diversity of soils, biochars, and heavy metal contamination. This study aimed to predict remediation results and select appropriate biochars by creating a database and using machine learning methods. The results showed that the artificial neural network and random forest models outperformed the linear model in predicting remediation efficiency. Factors such as the type of heavy metals, pH value of biochar, and dosage and remediation time were found to be the most influential elements in the remediation process.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kumar Abhishek, Anamika Shrivastava, Vineet Vimal, Ajay Kumar Gupta, Sachin Krushna Bhujbal, Jayanta Kumar Biswas, Lal Singh, Pooja Ghosh, Ashok Pandey, Prabhakar Sharma, Manish Kumar
Summary: Rising global temperature, pollution load, and energy crises are serious problems worldwide. Scientists are exploring eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions, and biochar has emerged as a promising material for environmental management and soil fertility enhancement. This review discusses the factors influencing biochar production, its diverse applications, and the evaluation and economic perspective by international agencies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Huabin Wang, Ran Duan, Xinquan Zhou, Jia Wang, Ying Liu, Rui Xu, Zhuwei Liao
Summary: In this study, hydrothermally carbonized steel slag (HCSS) was synthesized using low-cost steel slag as a fabricant, and it showed good adsorption capacity for heavy metal removal in wastewater treatment. The mechanism studies revealed that the modification of steel slag on bio-adsorbents and the oxygen-containing functional groups in HCSS contributed to the adsorption capacity. This study suggests a promising approach for resource recovery and heavy metal remediation using solid waste-derived environmentally functional materials.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sandip Mandal, Shengyan Pu, Sangeeta Adhikari, Hui Ma, Do-Heyoung Kim, Yingchen Bai, Deyi Hou
Summary: In recent years, environmental pollution has become a major global concern, with soil remediation and treatment becoming more challenging due to the complex environmental properties of soil. Sustainable materials such as biochar and its composites have been identified as effective solutions for improving soil properties and removing heavy metals. Further research is needed to better understand the mechanisms involved in biochar composites-microbial interactions for long-term efficiency in heavy metal remediation.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiannan Li, Weiyu Liang, Fang Liu, Gehui Wang, Jiang Wan, Wei Zhang, Cheng Peng, Jie Yang
Summary: Mg-Al modified biochars (MABs) synthesized by a simple one-pot pyrolysis method were found to effectively immobilize arsenic, lead, and cadmium in non-ferrous metal mining area soils. The MABs had larger specific surface areas and multi-Mg/Al-OH, which played important roles in the immobilization process.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianhua Qu, Yihang Yuan, Xinmiao Zhang, Lei Wang, Yue Tao, Zhao Jiang, Hui Yu, Min Dong, Ying Zhang
Summary: Sulfur-iron functionalized biochar (BC-Fe-S) was designed to stabilize Pb and Cd in soil, and it exhibited excellent stabilization performance. Moreover, the BC-Fe-S improved the diversity and composition of microbial community in the soil.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haichao Sha, Jie Li, Liangqin Wang, Haidu Nong, Guohua Wang, Taotao Zeng
Summary: The use of modified biochar for the remediation of heavy metal pollution has attracted attention. The immobilization mechanism of biochar to multiple heavy metals and its interaction with microorganisms is still unclear. This study produced and used K2HPO4-modified biochar in a 90-day immobilization experiment with soil from a lead-zinc mining area. The results showed that the modified biochar enhanced the transformation of heavy metals and affected the microbial community.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Genmao Guo, Linyi Lin, Fangming Jin, Ondrej Masek, Qing Huang
Summary: Four machine learning algorithms were used to predict the immobilization ratio of heavy metals in soil, and the results were verified through experiments. This study provides new insights into the immobilization of heavy metals in soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Zhang, Yinkun Jiang, Chengyu Ding, Shengsen Wang, Chenhao Zhao, Weiqin Yin, Bing Wang, Ruidong Yang, Xiaozhi Wang
Summary: In this study, phosphate-functionalized biochar (PBC) was found to be more effective in immobilizing lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) in heavily contaminated soils, reducing their bioavailability. PBC also improved the physicochemical properties of the soil and the diversity of bacterial communities.
Article
Plant Sciences
Marina Burachevskaya, Saglara Mandzhieva, Tatiana Bauer, Tatiana Minkina, Vishnu Rajput, Victor Chaplygin, Aleksey Fedorenko, Natalia Chernikova, Inna Zamulina, Sergey Kolesnikov, Svetlana Sushkova, Leonid Perelomov
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the availability of Cu and Zn in contaminated soil and their impact on spring barley, finding that the application of carbon sorbents could improve the bioavailability of metals and reduce their toxic effects on spring barley.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. S. Islam, R. L. Gao, J. Y. Gao, Z. T. Song, U. Ali, H. Q. Hu
Summary: The study found that under low concentrations of citric acid, biochar effectively reduced the solubility and extractability of cadmium, lead, and zinc in soil, but this trend reversed under high concentrations of citric acid. Therefore, the combination of biochar with low levels of citric acid may be the most effective treatment for immobilization and redistribution of metals in contaminated soils.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vera Analise Schommer, Ana Paula Vanin, Mateus Torres Nazari, Valdecir Ferrari, Aline Dettmer, Luciane Maria Colla, Jeferson Steffanello Piccin
Summary: Heavy metals contamination poses risks to ecosystems and human health. Bioremediation using biochar as a carrier for immobilized bacteria has emerged as an alternative to improve efficiency in environments with high concentrations of heavy metals. Bacillus spp. strains immobilized on biochar can reduce the toxicity and bioavailability of metals through biomineralization, biosorption, bioreduction, bioaccumulation, and adsorption mechanisms. This strategy promotes the reduction of toxicity and accumulation of metals in plants, enhances microbial and enzymatic activity in soil, but may also lead to competition and reduction of microbial diversity, as well as toxic characteristics of biochar. Further studies are needed to optimize this technology and understand its impacts, especially in field-scale applications.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Zhaolei Li, Zhaoqi Zeng, Zhaopeng Song, Fuqiang Wang, Dashuan Tian, Wenhai Mi, Xin Huang, Jinsong Wang, Lei Song, Zhongkang Yang, Jun Wang, Haojie Feng, Lifen Jiang, Ye Chen, Yiqi Luo, Shuli Niu
Summary: This study synthesized 1350 observations of gross soil nitrogen immobilization rate (NIR) to identify patterns and drivers of NIR globally. The results showed that NIR was influenced by various climate factors and soil properties, with soil microbial biomass carbon being a key driver. The efficiency of transforming immobilized nitrogen to microbial biomass nitrogen was lower in croplands than in natural ecosystems.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaojing Yan, Jinhua Wang, Lusheng Zhu, Jun Wang, Shuyan Li, Young Mo Kim
Summary: The combined pollution of neonicotinoids and heavy metals in soil has significant adverse effects on earthworms, impacting their growth, genes, epidermis, midgut, and DNA. Different interactions between pollutants were observed, with some showing synergistic effects while others had antagonistic effects on various biological parameters of the earthworms. Heavy metals like zinc had the most significant impact on reactive oxygen species and DNA damage, while neonicotinoids like imidacloprid significantly enhanced malondialdehyde levels. Overall, composite pollutants can pose potential harm to soil organisms.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guanying Wang, Yizhang Zhang, Jinhua Wang, Lusheng Zhu, Jun Wang
Summary: The study revealed that heavy metal concentrations in Maozhou River sediments were significantly higher than soil backgrounds in Guangdong Province and Chinese lacustrine sediments. The correlations between Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb contents were significant. Maozhou River exhibited higher ecological risk compared to other rivers in Guangdong Province, especially for Cu, Cd, and Ni. The variation pattern of potential ecological risk index was similar to that of heavy metals, indicating high ecological risk in Maozhou River sediments.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rui Yang, Jinhua Wang, Lusheng Zhu, Jun Wang, Lili Yang, Shushuai Mao, Jeremy L. Conkle, Yangyang Chen, Young Mo Kim
Summary: The study found interactions between antibiotics and heavy metals in soil affecting soil enzyme activity, with copper having a significant impact on enzyme activity. Combined contamination treatments showed greater comprehensive toxicity to soil enzyme activity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peipei Song, Chengye Sun, Jun Wang, Shiyun Ai, Shujun Dong, Jie Sun, Shuai Sun
Summary: In this study, a combined electrooxidation and electrocoagulation (EO-EC) reactor was used to treat Cu-EDTA wastewater, with parameters like current density, electrolyte, and NaCl concentration found to affect the treatment efficiency. Under specific conditions, high Cu-EDTA removal efficiency was achieved, possibly through the generation of various oxidation and mineralization products. Overall, the EO-EC process proved to be an effective method for treating Cu-EDTA contaminated wastewater.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lin Liu, Yu-Ping Yang, Gui-Lan Duan, Jun Wang, Xian-Jin Tang, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: The addition of citric acid was found to significantly enhance arsenic mobilization in contaminated paddy soils, while also inhibiting further transformation. Moreover, it enriched bacteria associated with arsenic and iron reduction processes.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baihui Shi, Chao Cheng, Yuanqing Zhang, Zhongkun Du, Lusheng Zhu, Jun Wang, Jinhua Wang, Bing Li
Summary: The emerging contaminants PHCZs have been detected globally in soils and sediments, showing dioxin-like toxicity. This study investigated the degradation of 3,6-DCCZ in soil, finding transformation to 3-CCZ and changes in soil bacterial community structure due to exposure. The results suggest that exposure to 3,6-DCCZ affects soil microbial processes related to nitrification, nitrogen fixation, denitrification, carbon dioxide fixation, and hydrocarbon degradation.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nan Jiang, Peipei Song, Xianxu Li, Lusheng Zhu, Jinhua Wang, Xianqiang Yin, Jun Wang
Summary: The study found that low concentrations of DBP can cause oxidative damage and genotoxicity in the zebrafish brain, demonstrating clear toxic effects. Assessment of DBP's toxic effects on zebrafish brain can be effectively evaluated by measuring biomarkers such as SOD and CAT activities.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lingxi Han, Tong Liu, Kuan Fang, Xianxu Li, Xiangwei You, Yiqiang Li, Xiuguo Wang, Jun Wang
Summary: This study investigated indigenous functional microbial communities associated with the degradation of chloroacetamide herbicides in soil. Biodegradation was found to be the main process for the degradation of ACE, S-MET and their enantiomers, with specific bacterial genera like Amycolatopsis and Saccharomonospora playing key roles in the preferential degradation of the S-enantiomers.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zikun Dong, Xiaojing Yan, Jinhua Wang, Lusheng Zhu, Jun Wang, Chenyu Li, Wenjie Zhang, Shengfang Wen, Young Mo Kim
Summary: This study isolated a bacterium Bacillus cereus H38 that can use sulfamethazine (SMZ) as its only carbon source, and investigated the effects of environmental factors on the biodegradation of SMZ. The results showed that the maximum degradation rate of SMZ was achieved under the conditions of an initial SMZ concentration of 5 mg/L, pH of 7.0, temperature of 25 degrees C and inoculation amount of 5%. The study also identified possible intermediates and proposed two degradation pathways.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lingsong Wang, Huanshun Yin, Suo Wang, Jun Wang, Shiyun Ai
Summary: Bi/BiOCl/Bi2O2CO3 heterojunction with enhanced photocatalytic activity was prepared via one-step hydrothermal process under the synergistic catalysis of Ni2+, showing promising application potential in environmental remediation.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Peipei Song, Nan Jiang, Kaiqu Zhang, Xianxu Li, Na Li, Youai Zhang, Qian Wang, Jun Wang
Summary: This study used zebrafish as a model to investigate the ecotoxicological effects of DBP, revealing oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, and DNA damage in zebrafish liver. The results suggest that DBP poses significant potential risks to aquatic organisms.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youai Zhang, Zhongkang Yang, Xianxu Li, Peipei Song, Jun Wang
Summary: This study revealed the toxic mechanism of DINP on earthworms, including its effects on ROS levels, MDA content, and antioxidant enzyme activity, as well as its impact on the gut bacteria of earthworms and surrounding soil bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianxu Li, Na Li, Can Wang, Anyu Wang, Wenjia Kong, Peipei Song, Jun Wang
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in protected agriculture soils and assessed their potential health risks to humans. The results showed that DEHP and DBP were the most abundant PAEs found in the soils, while DMP and DEP were not detected. Health risk assessment revealed that children have higher health risks compared to adults.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaohui Ji, Xiangfeng Yao, Xianxu Li, Lusheng Zhu, Jinhua Wang, Jun Wang
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of environmental concentrations of atrazine on the soil microbial community. The results showed that the number of culturable bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes decreased significantly with the increase of atrazine concentration, showing a certain dose-effect relationship. Overall, this study demonstrates that atrazine has a certain influence on soil microorganisms and provides an objective assessment of the ecological risk of atrazine to soil microorganisms.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
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)
