Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jia Deng, Xiang Zhan, Feng Wu, Shuxian Gao, Li-Zhi Huang
Summary: A novel Fe(OH)(2)/Ni bimetallic system was designed for fast dechlorination of TCE with a reduction efficiency of 94.8% within 5 hours, converting TCE into nontoxic gas products.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
X. Kang, D. Li, L. Chu, X. Zhao, X. Song, X. Cao
Summary: This study successfully removed 3-chlorocarbazole from aqueous solution using a bimetallic nanoparticle material containing Fe/Ni. The key factors affecting the removal of 3-chlorocarbazole were found to be the iron-nickel ratio, pH, temperature, and catalyst dosage. The surface morphology of Fe/Ni and the removal mechanism were investigated using various characterization methods and kinetic modeling.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xuezheng Huang, Yongxiang Zhang, Dasheng Zhang, Wenhua Ding, Xiaoxian Hu
Summary: In this study, reduced graphene oxide supported Fe/Ni bimetallic composites were synthesized and successfully loaded on graphene sheets. The Fe/Ni@rGO composites showed decreased agglomeration of nZVI, exposed more active sites, and exhibited high removal efficiency for 2,4-dichlorophenol. The composites also demonstrated high stability and recycling value.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhiyong Zhang, Yi-Bo Hu, Wenjuan Ruan, Huiying Ai, Baoling Yuan, Ming-Lai Fu
Summary: Fe/Ni-D072 bimetallic nanoparticles supported on polystyrene cation exchange resin showed promising performance in removing 2,4-DCP. The study investigated the effects of various factors on the removal efficiency and identified Fe/Ni-D072 as a potential catalyst for chlorophenol removal with great application prospects in groundwater remediation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoying Jin, Heng Li, Xiuduan Zhu, Na Li, Gary Owens, Zuliang Chen
Summary: The integration of metal-organic frameworks with other functional materials shows great potential in environmental remediation. In this study, a nano-sized iron/nickel functionalized zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 was developed for efficient removal of oxytetracycline from wastewater. The material exhibited high removal efficiency and good recyclability, making it a promising candidate for practical applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiazhu Deng, Teng Xue, Haihong Wu, Peng Wu
Summary: Cost-effective Ni-Ag bimetallic nanoparticles prepared by an aqueous-phase surfactant-aided co-reduction process showed great potential in degrading aryl halides and synthesizing important structural units.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanqiong Lin, Xiaoying Jin, Nasreen Islam Khan, Gary Owens, Zuliang Chen
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of calcined green synthesized Fe/Ni nanoparticles for arsenic removal and proposed an adsorption mechanism for arsenic (V) removal. The adsorption kinetics followed a pseudo-second order rate model, with adsorption best fit to the Langmuir isotherm model. Additionally, thermodynamic studies indicated that adsorption was a spontaneous endothermic process.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meng Miao, Maolin Sha, Chentai Cao, Shulai Lei, Qiangqiang Meng
Summary: Fe-Mo, Fe-Ni, and Fe-Pt bimetallic catalysts enhance the catalytic activity of Fe-based catalysts for ammonia decomposition. The N + N recombination step remains rate-controlling, and the energy barriers are reduced with the introduction of bimetallic catalysts. There is an inverse correlation between N adsorption and catalyst activity in this study.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ying Zang, Di-Qiu Lu, Kun Wang, Bo Li, Peng Peng, Ya-Qian Lan, Shuang-Quan Zang
Summary: A pyrolysis-free approach was used to create a catalyst with dual Ni/Fe atomic active sites, which exhibited efficient electrochemical water splitting in both acidic and alkaline electrolytes at low overpotentials. Catalysts capable of electrochemical overall water splitting in acidic, neutral, and alkaline solution are important materials. This work developed bifunctional catalysts with single atom active sites through a pyrolysis-free route, enhancing catalytic performance and providing insights into the catalytic processes. The as-prepared catalyst showed efficient catalytic capability for electrochemical water splitting in both acidic and alkaline electrolytes, making it a promising model catalyst for mechanistic studies.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Junjie Su, Han Hao, Jingran Li, Zhilin Yang, Qi Yang
Summary: This study investigated the catalytic activity of Ni-4/Fe@Fe3O4 on CT removal under common ions and humic acid. The results showed that Na+ and K+ had no effect on CT removal, while Cl-, SO42-, and low concentration of Mg2+ were beneficial. Nitrate, bicarbonate, calcium, and humic acid exhibited negative effects. The study also explored the action mechanisms of nZVI, Ni-0, and Fe3O4 on CT removal.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guofa Ren, Yichao Shi, Yunmei Cai, Lingling Yuan, Kangming Wu, Minghui Ouyang, Kewen Zheng
Summary: The study successfully synthesized sepiolite-supported bimetallic Fe/Ni nanoparticles using the synchronous liquid phase reduction method for removal of triclosan from aqueous solutions, demonstrating its promising performance in TCS removal. Sep-Fe/Ni displayed higher specific surface area and removal efficiency compared to Fe/Ni, and through investigating the influence of various operational factors on TCS removal and studying the transformation pathway of TCS, it proved to be a potential reductant for TCS removal in water.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gabriel De Piano, Julio J. Andrade Gamboa, Adriana M. Condo, Silvina Bengio, Fabiana C. Gennari
Summary: A series of Ni-Fe bimetallic catalysts supported on high surface area of Ce0.8Zr0.2O2 (CZ) and SiO2 (S) were prepared with different Ni:Fe ratios, and the effect of Fe content on CO2 methanation promotion was studied. Lower Fe content was found to increase CO2 conversion and CH4 selectivity. Ni/CZ catalyst exhibited superior activity and stability in the study.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongchen Liu, Fan Yang, Fengjiang Chen, Sai Che, Neng Chen, Chong Xu, Ni Wu, Wenkai Wei, Yongfeng Li
Summary: Exploring transition metal-based electrocatalysts with excellent performance in alkaline overall water splitting is important but challenging. In this study, a bimetallic Ni-Co selenide heterostructure aerogel (NiSe2-CoSe2) was designed and prepared for efficient overall water splitting. The optimized sample showed extremely low overpotentials for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in 1 M KOH electrolyte. Assembled as an electrolyzer, NiSe2-CoSe2 achieved high current density at low cell voltage, comparable to commercial noble-metal catalysts. The exceptional performance was attributed to the unique porous morphology and bimetallic selenide heterostructure. This work provides an anticipated perspective for transition metal selenide bifunctional electrocatalysts.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaonan Liu, Minghong Wu, Jian Zhao
Summary: The study synthesized nanoscale bimetallic Ni/Fe particles and found that Ni-nZVI exhibited better dechlorination performance for trichloroethylene (TCE) compared to nZVI, providing important evidence for the application of nano-metal binding in the environment.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lu Zhou, Yi Fang, Tianying Chi, Honghao Zou, Xueyan Fan, Yulin Zeng, Hong Chen, Haipeng Wu
Summary: This study investigates the dechlorination performance, pathway and mechanism of 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) removal using biochar loaded with Fe/Ni bimetallic nanoparticles (BC@Fe/Ni). The results show that BC@Fe/Ni is more effective in 2,4-DCP removal compared to Fe/Ni nanoparticles, and its mechanism may involve the reductive dechlorination of 2,4-DCP by nZVI, atomic hydrogen and biochar-mediated electron transfer.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Maiara Pinheiro da Silva Borges, Ana Beatriz Rocha de Jesus Passos, Matheus de Freitas Souza, Daniel Valadao Silva, Antonio Alberto da Silva, Carlos Eduardo Magalhaes dos Santos, Maria Eliana Lopes Ribeiro de Queiroz, Vander Mendonca
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of multivariate discriminant analysis in predicting the sorption and desorption capacity of soils for herbicide picloram. By grouping soils based on physicochemical properties, the risk of environmental contamination by picloram in agricultural areas can be determined.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Geverson A. Resende-Silva, Jessica N. Bravim, Marcelo M. Haro, G. Christopher Cutler, Antonio A. Silva, Raul Narciso C. Guedes
Summary: The use of insecticides remains widespread and controversial globally. Neonicotinoid insecticides have been implicated in declines in pollinators and decreases in insect diversity. This study analyzed the impact of the neonicotinoid imidacloprid on the arthropod community in Neotropical soybean fields through food web analysis. The results showed that imidacloprid seed treatments significantly affected arthropod species richness and abundance, but the effect was secondary to cultivation season.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mariane Santos Anholeti, Andressa Rocha Honorio de Oliveira, Jean Castro da Cruz, Vivian Andrade Luciano, Mayra Aparecida Nascimento, Gustavo Alves Puiatti, Ana Paula de Carvalho Teixeira, Renata Pereira Lopes
Summary: A promising photocatalyst was synthesized from anode paste of alkaline batteries waste, with the material synthesized at 600 degrees Celsius showing the best efficiency. This material exhibited good activity in the photodegradation of dyes and can be activated by solar radiation.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Renata Pereira Lopes, Tiago Guimaraes, Marta Martinez Moro, Eduardo Guisasola, Sergio Moya, Didier Astruc
Summary: In this study, biochar derived from coffee husk was used as a support for designing a Pd-Fe3O4-based nanocatalyst for H2O2 sensing. The catalytic oxidation of o-phenylenediamine by H2O2 was successfully enhanced by the synergistic effects between magnetized biochar and palladium nanoparticles at pH 3. The magnetized biochar-supported Pd-Fe3O4 nanocatalyst exhibited a low detection limit for H2O2, indicating its potential as a valuable hydrogen peroxide sensor.
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guilherme Ramos Pereira, Renata Pereira Lopes, Wenjuan Wang, Tiago Guimaraes, Robson Ricardo Teixeira, Didier Astruc
Summary: In this study, hydrochar functionalized with a triazole group was used as a support for palladium nanoparticles, and it showed excellent catalytic performance in the Ullmann coupling reaction. The catalyst exhibited high selectivity, conversion, and recyclability at a low temperature.
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. T. D. Godoi, S. O. Campos, S. H. Monteiro, C. P. Ronchi, A. A. Silva, R. N. C. Guedes
Summary: Despite the environmental concerns, neonicotinoid insecticides remain the most widely used group of insecticides due to their reported insecticidal efficacy and potential plant bioactivation. However, the potential double benefit and interconnection with neonicotinoids have been little explored, particularly considering the whole plant phenology. This study found that neonicotinoid application on soybean seeds showed hormesis effect on certain parameters of the plants, but did not show evidence of cascading plant-mediated hormesis to the whiteflies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Renata P. Lopes, Qiuxia Zhao, Sergio Moya, Marta M. Moro, Didier Astruc
Summary: Biochar, a carbonized biomass material with a structure composed of graphene-like aggregates and functional groups such as carboxyl, has been functionalized with triazole groups to anchor and stabilize catalytically active gold nanoparticles (Au NPs). The obtained Au NPs were uniformly distributed under biochar and had a size of 7.7 ± 3.5 nm. This nanomaterial exhibited excellent efficiency in catalyzing hydrogen evolution from an aqueous solution containing B2(OH)4, with a maximum hydrogen generation of 715 μmol under optimized conditions (0.070 mmol of Au NPs and 0.300 mol L-1 of NaOH). It also showed excellent efficiency in four successive catalytic cycles.
JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rita de Cassia M. Freire, Adalin Cezar M. de Aguiar, Mayra Aparecida Nascimento, Felipe S. O. Cruz, Ann H. Mounteer, Antonio Alberto Silva, Renata P. Lopes
Summary: This study characterized leachate from a composting plant and applied it as a biofertilizer in lettuce crops. The anaerobic treatment effectively removed organic matter from the leachate and increased its pH by increasing the concentration of ammonia nitrogen. The treated leachate showed potential as a biofertilizer, comparable to mineral fertilization, with no detection of toxic metals in the lettuce shoots.
JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tiago Guimaraes, Adalin C. M. de Aguiar, Elisa M. G. da Silva, Kamila C. Mielke, Marcelo M. da Costa, Antonio A. daSilva, Ana P. C. Teixeira, Renata P. Lopes
Summary: An iron/biochar composite was used as a catalyst for degrading dicamba herbicide. The composite was prepared by adsorbing FeII onto biochar and then reducing it to zero-valent iron nanoparticles. The composite showed high efficiency in degrading dicamba in a Fenton-like process, with ca. 100% degradation achieved.
JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Stefania Mora Gueezguan, Adalin Cezar Morais de Aguiar, Renata Pereira Lopes, Andre Fernando Oliveira, Antonio Alberto da Silva
Summary: The applications of insecticides without considering their interactions with soil solution can lead to serious environmental problems. Cyantraniliprole, an insecticide used in seed treatment, can come into direct contact with soil and possibly be leached to groundwater, which can have negative impacts on human and animal health as well as reduce biodiversity. This study investigated the sorption equilibrium of cyantraniliprole in Brazilian soils with different attributes, and found that soils with Red-Yellow Latosol and Red Latosol textures had low sorption percentages (<45%) and low values of Kf (<24), indicating a high leaching potential of the insecticide due to low active site contents in these soils.
REVISTA VIRTUAL DE QUIMICA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Debora T. Conde, Luiza A. Mendes, Guilherme P. Ramos, Rafael R. A. Silva, Alvaro V. N. C. Teixeira, Robson Ricardo Teixeira, Gustavo F. Martins, Cristiane I. Cerceau, Renata P. Lopes
Summary: This study extracted and characterized the essential oil from cloves, with major compounds including eugenol, eugenol acetate, and beta-caryophyllene. The oil was encapsulated into microcapsules using a microfluidic device, which increased its thermal stability and showed potential in controlling Aedes aegypti larvae.
JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Vicente Bezerra Pontes Junior, Levi Andres Bonilla Rave, Adalin Moraes Cezar de Aguiar, Alessandro da Costa Lima, Ana Flavia Souza Laube, Leonardo D'Antonino, Antonio Alberto da Silva
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of diuron's adsorption characteristics in soil on dose determination. The results showed that organic matter content was a key factor in determining diuron's sorption and toxicity to E. indica.
Article
Agronomy
Adalin Cezar Moraes de Aguiar, Elisa Maria Gomes da Silva, Lucas Heringer Barcellos Junior, Dilma Francisca de Paula, Paulo Sergio Ribeiro de Souza, Tiago Guimaraes, Ramiro Fernando Lopez Ovejero, Matheus Gabriel Palhano, Antonio Alberto da Silva, Kassio Ferreira Mendes
Summary: Understanding the behavior of dicamba in Brazilian soils is crucial for efficient weed management. This research investigated the sorption, leaching, and degradation processes of dicamba in two types of soils, Oxisol and Ultisol. The study found that dicamba had low sorption capacity in both soils and showed higher mobility index in Ultisol compared to Oxisol. The degradation of dicamba was faster in the A horizon of both soils, while persistence was higher in the B and C horizons of Oxisol compared to Ultisol.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mayra Aparecida Nascimento, Thaina Costa Henrique, Jean Castro da Cruz, Renata Pereira Lopes
Summary: In this study, polymetallic nanoparticles (NP-PCIs) were synthesized using obsolete printed circuit boards as raw material and used for the removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous systems. The pH value of the system plays a crucial role in the removal mechanism, with reduction being the dominant process at pH 2 and adsorption by oxide and/or hydroxide species at pH 8.
REVISTA VIRTUAL DE QUIMICA
(2022)
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)
