Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Liu, Shuangrong Chen, Kaiqin Xu, Xu Huang, Chaoxiang Liu
Summary: The behavior of veterinary antibiotics and corresponding resistant genes in the soil layer of constructed wetlands, as well as their response to different hydraulic loading rates (HLR), were investigated in this study. Results showed that the soil layer had good performance in removing oxytetracycline and ciprofloxacin, but unsatisfactory results for sulfamethazine. The study also found that the removal efficiency of certain antibiotics in the soil layer could be affected by the hydraulic loading rate, and the expression of antibiotic resistance genes in the soil increased with higher hydraulic loading rates.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Dongrui Yao, Yajun Chang, Wei Wang, Linhe Sun, Jixiang Liu, Huijun Zhao, Weiguo Zhang
Summary: This study found that antibiotics from livestock wastewater were absorbed and accumulated by water dropwort, but the health-risk coefficients were below the threshold. Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) were closely correlated between livestock wastewater and water dropwort, with tetracycline resistance genes being the most abundant. The intake of ARGs in water dropwort may pose a potential risk, and more research is needed to fully understand the health risks.
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Feng Huang, Yanting Hong, Chunhao Mo, Peier Huang, Xindi Liao, Yiwen Yang
Summary: This article reviews the current situation and hazards of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in livestock wastewater and summarizes the influencing factors and mechanisms of different wastewater treatment processes on ARGs. It also discusses the current problems associated with removal of ARGs and proposes future research directions.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zeyuan Yang, Peng Liu, Haoyu Wei, Huang Li, Jianlong Li, Xinran Qiu, Rui Ding, Xuetao Guo
Summary: The presence of microplastics in wastewater alters the abundance and functions of microorganisms, as well as the distribution and removal of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). The microbial community and ARGs are affected differently by the presence of microplastics. Certain concentrations of microplastics can enhance the ability of specific types of ARGs during ultraviolet disinfection. PSMPs change the content of microbial phyla and shift microbial functions. They also alter the content of ARGs, increasing some ARGs while decreasing others. PSMPs decrease the free ARG content in wastewater and intervene the efficiency of UV disinfection. Overall, the presence of PSMPs alters the distribution and removal of microbial community and ARGs, highlighting the combined risks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hannah C. Lepper, Meghan R. Perry, Bryan A. Wee, David Wills, Hanne Nielsen, Saria Otani, Moray Simon, Frank M. Aarestrup, Mark E. J. Woolhouse, Bram A. D. van Bunnik
Summary: This study compares the resistome and microbiome of hospital, community, and mixed municipal wastewater and finds that the resistome in hospital wastewater is different from that in other locations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcela Franca Dias, Deborah Leroy-Freitas, Elayne Cristina Machado, Leticia da Silva Santos, Cintia Dutra Leal, Gabriel da Rocha Fernandes, Juliana Calabria de Araujo
Summary: Wastewater tertiary treatment is an effective method to reduce the concentration of antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes. Activated sludge and UV irradiation can significantly decrease the abundance of antibiotic resistance determinants. However, some genes, including intI1, remain in the treated effluents, suggesting the need for further investigation on ways to mitigate their release into the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lizbeth E. Robles-Jimenez, Edgar Aranda-Aguirre, Octavio A. Castelan-Ortega, Beatriz S. Shettino-Bermudez, Rutilio Ortiz-Salinas, Marta Miranda, Xunde Li, Juan C. Angeles-Hernandez, Einar Vargas-Bello-Perez, Manuel Gonzalez-Ronquillo
Summary: This work reviews research on antibiotic residues and evaluates their use in livestock production, excretion in animal products, and environmental contamination worldwide. The main antibiotics used in animal production are sulfonamides, tetracyclines, quinolones, penicillin, and cephalosporins. Despite increasing regulations, antibiotics are still widely used and misused in many countries, posing a global contamination issue that requires improved control and reduction measures.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yamini Javvadi, S. Venkata Mohan
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the community-wide antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profile of an urban setting using the culture-independent wastewater-based epidemiological surveillance (WBE) approach. The domestic wastewater sample was collected at the converging point of the drain connecting the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). The collected water sample was evaluated for the presence of 125 antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and 13 mobile genetic elements (MGEs, 5 integrons and 8 transposons). Antibiotic residues and the composition of bacterial communities were also examined. The study provided comprehensive baseline information of ARGs on a community scale and will be of use for ARG prevention and management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Leo Foyle, Matthew Burnett, Abbey Creaser, Rachel Hens, Julia Keough, Lauren Madin, Ruby Price, Hayley Smith, Samuel Stone, Robert T. Kinobe
Summary: The extensive use of antibiotics in food animal production and disposal of untreated wastewater from food animal slaughter facilities may cause a change in microbiomes of different ecosystems, leading to the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. This global epidemiological problem has been poorly characterized and needs further study. A systematic review was conducted to determine the prevalence and distribution patterns of antimicrobial resistance in effluent wastewater from animal slaughter facilities worldwide. The results showed variable incidences of resistance against all major antimicrobial classes, indicating a significant contribution of anthropogenic activities in farming systems to the spread of antimicrobial resistance into the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Chitra Shanbhag, Ishu Saraogi
Summary: Small molecules as antibacterial agents have played a crucial role in modern medicine, but the rise of drug resistance has diminished their effectiveness. This review highlights the importance of GTPases as key agents for bacterial survival and discusses the potential of small molecules targeting bacterial GTPases as novel antibacterial agents. It also identifies areas for further exploration.
BIOORGANIC & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Goncalo Macedo, Asmus K. Olesen, Lorrie Maccario, Lucia Hernandez Leal, Peter v d Maas, Dick Heederik, Dik Mevius, Soren J. Sorensen, Heike Schmitt
Summary: This study aimed to quantify and identify new plasmid-acquiring bacteria resulting from manure application to soils to assess the risk of horizontal gene transfer in the environment. The results showed that gene transfer from fecal to soil bacteria occurred despite suboptimal conditions, but these events were rare and mainly happened shortly after manure application, with the plasmid not colonizing the soil community.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isabel Silva, Marta Tacao, Isabel Henriques
Summary: This study investigated the role of copper and zinc in the selection of antibiotic resistant bacteria and genes in a riverine bacterial community. Results showed that metal exposure led to the prevalence of bacteria intrinsically resistant to antibiotics, suggesting the importance of cross-resistance mechanisms in antibiotic resistance selection.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruijie Zhang, Xuming Xu, Dantong Jia, Yitao Lyu, Jingrun Hu, Qian Chen, Weiling Sun
Summary: This study found that antibiotics inhibit denitrification, but sediments help alleviate this inhibition and promote bacterial growth. Sediments have negative effects on antibiotic resistance genes but positive effects on bacterial quantity and denitrification functional genes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Abhilasha Pant, Rohan Jain, Shaikh Ziauddin Ahammad, S. Wazed Ali
Summary: This study comprehensively evaluates the potential of diethylaminoethyl cellulose (DEAE-C) to remove antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) from wastewater. The results show that DEAE-C has excellent adsorption efficiency with a high Langmuir maximum adsorption capacity at pH 7±0.5. The adsorption process is mainly governed by electrostatic force and DEAE-C exhibits great recyclability without significant loss in performance.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lei Dong, Lu Meng, Huimin Liu, Haoming Wu, Haiyan Hu, Nan Zheng, Jiaqi Wang, Martine Schroyen
Summary: The research investigated the effect of cephalosporin treatment on the milk microbiota and antibiotic resistance genes in dairy cows. It was found that cephalosporin treatment altered the milk microbiota and increased beta-lactam resistance gene in the milk during the withdrawal period.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lin Liu, Valerie Gibson, Xu Huang, Chaoxiang Liu, Gefu Zhu
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2016)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lin Liu, Qiyu You, Hongyong Fan, Xu Huang, Lili Wei, Chaoxiang Liu
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lin Liu, Jie Li, Hongyong Fan, Xu Huang, Lili Wei, Chaoxiang Liu
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Li, Lin Liu, Xu Huang, Jie Liao, Chaoxiang Liu
Summary: The study found that oyster shell was the optimal substrate for enhancing the anammox-driven process, showing the highest nitrogen removal rates and resistance to nitrogen load. The anammox process played a crucial role in enhancing nitrogen treatment performance in all systems, with oyster shell system exhibiting the best removal ability.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Liu, Xin Yu, Daizhuo Wu, Jianqiang Su
Summary: This study investigates the influence of eukaryote microalgae on the antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) profile of symbiotic bacteria. The results show that the symbiosis of microalgae can decrease the abundance of ARGs in bacteria, and there is a strong correlation between ARGs and mobile genetic elements (MGEs).
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lin Liu, Yu Xin, Zhong-Hua Tong, Yu-Ming Zheng, Jia-Fang Xie, Quan-Bao Zhao, Han-Qing Yu
Summary: Aerobic algae-bacteria granular consortia (AAG) is a novel biotechnology for wastewater treatment. This study investigated the influence of storage process on AAG, finding that AAG could maintain its granular structure under different storage conditions. Storage at higher temperatures resulted in better performance of AAG. Storage time was negatively related to EPS concentration and polysaccharides/protein ratio of AAG, while illumination was conducive to maintaining the polysaccharides/protein ratio. During the activation process, temperature and illumination were significant factors influencing the relative abundance of target microalgae.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jie Li, Lin Liu, Yu-Ming Zheng, Lin Ma, Quan-Bao Zhao, Chao-Xiang Liu
Summary: This study found that plants (Phragmites) play a significant role in the anammox-driven wetlands, enhancing the nitrogen transformation. The proportion of anammox process in nitrogen metabolism was estimated to be 45-63% in plant groups. The presence of plants significantly increased the total nitrogen removal efficiency and the abundance of anammox bacteria.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Liu, Shan-Bin Guang, Yu Xin, Jie Li, Guo-Fu Lin, Li-Qin Zeng, Shao-Qin He, Yu-Ming Zheng, Guan-Yu Chen, Quan-Bao Zhao
Summary: This study aimed to understand the characteristics and influencing factors of antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) in the subtropical drinking water river-reservoir system. The results showed that various environmental factors had significant impacts on the abundance and distribution of ARGs, and bacterial host and resistance mechanisms were also correlated with ARGs.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Liu, Yu Xin, Shan-Bin Guang, Guo-Fu Lin, Chao-Xiang Liu, Li-Qin Zeng, Shao-Qin He, Yu-Ming Zheng, Guan-Yu Chen, Quan-Bao Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the dynamics of planktonic microbial community and its metabolism processes in a subtropical drinking water river-reservoir system. The results showed that seasonal variation had a greater influence on microbial community and biological metabolism, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria being the most diverse phyla. Environmental factors such as total organic carbon, total phosphorus, and temperature significantly affected microbial diversity. The assembly of microbial community was mainly driven by stochastic processes, while niche-based processes played a secondary role. The study highlights the importance of multiple abiotic and biotic factors in shaping the microbial community and its metabolism in this type of system.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Claude Kiki, Dan Qin, Lin Liu, Min Qiao, Bob Adyari, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Adenike Adeoye, Longji Zhu, Li Cui, Qian Sun
Summary: This article examines the performance of bacterial granular sludge (BGS) and microalgal-bacterial granular sludge (MBGS) systems for antibiotic wastewater treatment and antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) mitigation. The MBGS shows superior potential, higher nutrient removal, and improved antibiotic removal, while reducing the dissemination of ARGs in the effluent and biomass compared to the BGS bioreactor.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xu Huang, Jialun Zheng, Chaoxiang Liu, Lin Liu, Yuhong Liu, Hongyong Fan, Tingfeng Zhang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2017)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Lin Liu, Hongyong Fan, Yuhong Liu, Chaoxiang Liu, Xu Huang
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xu Huang, Jialun Zheng, Chaoxiang Liu, Lin Liu, Yuhong Liu, Hongyong Fan
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lin Liu, Yu-hong Liu, Chao-xiang Liu, Xu Huang
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2016)
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)