Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yong Zhao, Yingxuan Liu, Bo Han, Mingyue Wang, Qi Wang, Ya-nan Zhang
Summary: Most VOCs are harmful to human health and the environment, thus the need for their detection and identification in both indoor and outdoor environments is urgent. Fiber optic sensors offer new approaches to overcome the limitations of conventional gas sensing systems, as they are intrinsically safe, portable, immune to electromagnetic interference, and easy to use for remote sensing and multiplexing. This review assesses recent advances in fiber optic VOC gas sensors, including sensing principles, gas-responsive materials, sensing material deposition techniques, structures, and applications.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
El Farouk Omar Merouani, Milad Ferdowsi, El-Hadi Benyoussef, Luc Malhautier, Gerardo Buelna, J. Peter Jones, Michele Heitz
Summary: Landfill gas emissions, including methane and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), are effectively reduced by using up-flow biofilters packed with inorganic materials. Different pollutant mixtures were treated with varying empty bed residence times (EBRTs), resulting in different removal efficiencies for methane and VOCs. The highest removal efficiency for methane was achieved at a longer EBRT, while the highest removal efficiencies for VOCs were obtained at a shorter EBRT, indicating different degradation patterns for different compounds.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zamaswazi P. Tshabalala, Teboho P. Mokoena, Mudalo Jozela, James Tshilongo, Thembela K. Hillie, Hendrik C. Swart, David E. Motaung
Summary: The study demonstrates temperature-dependent selectivity and stability towards CO, C7H8, and C8H10 by synthesizing various TiO2 nanostructures, with TiO2 nanowires exhibiting dual-selectivity functionality towards C7H8 and C8H10, as well as higher surface area and interconnected pore distribution compared to TiO2 nanoparticles. The X-ray diffraction patterns confirmed the tetragonal structure of anatase TiO2, while surface studies revealed different morphologies with TiO2 nanowires showing the highest concentration of oxygen vacancies and Ti3+ which influenced its dual-selectivity functionality.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Emily Awuor Ouma, Helga Huszar, Laszlo Horvath, Gabor Szabo, Csaba Janaky, Zoltan Bozoki
Summary: In this work, a near-infrared diode laser-based photoacoustic system was used to achieve quasi-simultaneous measurement of 14NH3 and 15NH3 concentrations. By selecting appropriate wavelengths and using fast tuning methods, sensitive detection was achieved while avoiding interference.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Bin Wang, Jianyu Zhang, Tong Wang, Weijia Li, Qi Lu, Huaiyuan Sun, Lingchu Huang, Xishuang Liang, Fengmin Liu, Fangmeng Liu, Peng Sun, Geyu Lu
Summary: The performance of electrochemical gas sensors relies on the reactions at the three-phase boundary. This study developed a mixed-potential gas sensor with a counter electrode, a reference electrode, and a sensitive electrode, in which the polarization of the three-phase boundary can be adjusted by applying a bias voltage to the counter electrode. The polarized three-phase boundary significantly improved the gas-sensitive performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seth N. Lyman, Huy N. Q. Tran, Trevor L. O'Neil, Marc L. Mansfield
Summary: Air-fuel equivalence ratio has a significant impact on engine emissions, with higher ratios leading to lower NOX emissions but higher organic compound emissions. For ratios greater than 3, a significant amount of uncombusted fuel passes through the engine, resulting in extremely low NOX concentrations in the exhaust. Lower ratios are associated with the formation of more reactive organic compounds and increased NOX emissions. The study found lower NOX emissions but significantly higher volatile organic compound emissions compared to regulatory emissions inventory. These discrepancies may be due to changes in engine emissions at lower loads and with aging. This work improves emissions inventories, strengthens regulatory efforts, and enhances photochemical models' ability to predict the atmospheric impacts of oil and gas development.
ELEMENTA-SCIENCE OF THE ANTHROPOCENE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
H. J. Holweger, M. Jamali, H. Vahedi Tafreshi
Summary: This study presents the first experimental-computational research on the centrifugal detachment of compound droplets from a fiber, focusing on the interplay between interfacial and external forces. Experimental observations showed differences in behavior between silicone-oil-cloaked droplets and mineral-oil-cloaked droplets, as well as a decrease in detachment force with increasing oil-to-water volume ratio. Simulations using the Surface Evolver code revealed the evolution of interfacial forces and allowed for the definition of effective interfacial tensions and contact angles for detaching compound droplets, showing reasonable agreement with experimental measurements.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Boyang Zong, Qikun Xu, Shun Mao
Summary: A novel synthetic approach is reported to produce single-atom Pt-implanted Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets as the sensing channel in gas sensors. The study demonstrates that single-atom Pt greatly enhances the sensing performance of Ti3C2Tx, achieving high sensitivity and specificity toward ppb level triethylamine detection.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yucong Zheng, Dongxian Zhang, Zhuanzhuan Sun, Qian Yang, Ying Liu, Ting Cao, Rong Chen, Mawuli Dzakpasu, Xiaochang C. Wang
Summary: This study reveals the stereoselective degradation patterns and biodegradation mechanisms of metolachlor and napropamide in integrated vertical flow constructed wetlands. The higher interphase transferability of napropamide leads to higher degradation rates, while the enantiomers of metolachlor and napropamide demonstrate highly selective biodegradation patterns. The antioxidant enzyme activities and fluorescence parameters of plants are positively correlated with the degradation efficiency and enantioselectivity of the pesticides. Adaptive regulations by plants promote the growth of microbial genera and the enrichment of specific herbicide-degrading bacteria, facilitating the degradation of the pesticides. The presence of Ferruginibacter contributes to the co-removal of napropamide and NO3--N.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Mechanics
Li-song Wang, Shuo Liu, Lin-tong Hou, Meng Yang, Jian Zhang, Jing-yu Xu
Summary: This study introduces a simplified model and a unified model for predicting the critical gas velocities of film reversal. The simplified model offers a balance between simplicity and high accuracy, while the unified model considers more details and is more rigorous, aiding in understanding the mechanism of film reversal.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIPHASE FLOW
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sai Kiran Ayyala, James A. Covington
Summary: This paper reports the development of a highly sensitive and humidity-tolerant metal-oxide-based volatile organic compound (VOC) sensor that can rapidly detect low concentrations of VOCs. The thick-film NiO sensing material showed fast response, humidity tolerance, and minimal baseline resistance drift between different humidity conditions, making it a promising alternative for VOC sensing applications.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wen Liu, Xiaofei Lv, Hao Zhou, Xiangji Dou
Summary: This study investigates the effects of decay on churn flow transition induced by a vane-typed swirler. It proposes a new method to predict the effective length of swirling annular flow transformed from churn flow in a vertical pipe.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Anwesha Mukherjee, Yossi Rosenwaks
Summary: This review provides an overview of recent developments in Si FETs for gas and VOC sensing, categorizing them into Si NW FETs, planar Si FETs, and EFN FETs. While Si NW FETs show excellent sensing properties, they are far from practical realization, whereas planar Si FETs are closer to real-world implementation. EFN FETs are also seen as a potential platform for gas sensing due to their intriguing properties. Challenges and future opportunities for gas sensing are also addressed in the review.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Satoru Takano, Sotaro Masanobu, Shigeo Kanada, Masao Ono
Summary: Subsea minerals and methane hydrate have been found in the exclusive economic zone of Japan, but commercialization has been hindered by technical issues. Gas-lift pumping is a promising technique for transporting these resources, but accurate methods for calculating frictional pressure drops in three-phase flows are needed. This study reviewed existing correlations and conducted experiments to propose new correlations for calculating frictional pressure drops in vertical three-phase flows.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Swati Nag, Sayan Dey, Debmallya Das, Prasanta Kumar Guha
Summary: This study demonstrates a highly sensitive sensor for detecting specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs), toluene and 2-propanol. The sensor shows enhanced response and recovery rates under optical irradiation and exhibits high specificity towards toluene and 2-propanol compared to other vapors. The sensor degrades under humidity and the slightly higher response of 2-propanol is attributed to its higher degree of dissociation on the surface.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin You, Rene Kallies, Konstanze Hild, Anke Hildebrandt, Hauke Harms, Antonis Chatzinotas, Lukas Y. Wick
Summary: This study compared the transport and particle intactness of marine phages and commonly used lytic phages in soil. The results showed that marine phages can mimic the transport of (bio-) colloids or anthropogenic nanoparticles in soil, and their abundance can be detected with high sensitivity using quantitative PCR.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Bi-Jing Xiong, Sabine Kleinsteuber, Heike Strauber, Christian Dusny, Hauke Harms, Lukas Y. Wick
Summary: This study demonstrates the presence and persistence of oxygen-free zones in air-exposed mycelia, facilitating the activity and dispersal of obligate anaerobes. Fungal oxygen consumption's effects on bacterial-fungal interactions need further investigation.
Article
Microbiology
Bin Liu, Heike Straeuber, Joao Saraiva, Hauke Harms, Sandra Godinho Silva, Jonas Coelho Kasmanas, Sabine Kleinsteuber, Ulisses Nunes da Rocha
Summary: The ability to quantitatively predict ecophysiological functions of microbial communities provides an important step to engineer microbiota for desired functions related to specific biochemical conversions. Shortening the hydraulic retention time of the continuous bioreactor systems allows to shape the communities with desired chain elongation functions. Using machine learning, we demonstrated that 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing data can be used to predict bioreactor process performance quantitatively and accurately.
Article
Microbiology
Bruna Grosch Schroeder, Washington Logrono, Ulisses Nunes da Rocha, Hauke Harms, Marcell Nikolausz
Summary: The larvae of Pachnoda marginata have a complex gut microbiota capable of converting lignocellulosic biomass effectively. Enrichment cultures were established using wheat straw as a substrate in an alkaline medium from the midgut and hindgut contents of the beetle larva under mesophilic conditions. The inoculum preparation method significantly influenced methane production and acetic acid concentrations in the cultures. Dysgonomonadaceae, Heliobacteriaceae, Ruminococcaceae, and Marinilabiliaceae were found to be the most abundant bacterial families, while Methanobrevibacter, Methanoculleus, and Methanosarcina were the most abundant methanogenic genera. The findings suggest that incomplete conversion of volatile fatty acids to methane may occur in samples processed with certain inoculation preparations.
Article
Microbiology
Bi-Jing Xiong, Claire E. Stanley, Christian Dusny, Dietmar Schlosser, Hauke Harms, Lukas Y. Wick
Summary: Using a microfluidic system and pH-sensitive whole-cell bioreporters, researchers studied the dynamic changes of surface pH along growing hyphae of Coprinopsis cinerea. The pH along hyphal surfaces varied significantly, with the pH at hyphal tips being lower compared to more mature hyphal parts. This study provides important insights into the spatial and pH-dependent hyphal processes, such as organic matter degradation or mineral weathering.
Article
Biology
Thierry Kuhn, Matteo Buffi, Saskia Bindschedler, Patrick S. Chain, Diego Gonzalez, Claire E. Stanley, Lukas Y. Wick, Pilar Junier, Xiang-Yi Li Richter
Summary: Researchers have developed 3D printed devices that can be used as abiotic controls to study bacterial dispersal on hydrated surfaces. By separating biotic and abiotic elements, these devices will stimulate further research on microbial dispersal in soil and other water-unsaturated environments.
Article
Microbiology
Kristian Jensen Pedersen, Sven-Bastiaan Haange, Katerina Zizalova, Alina Viehof, Thomas Clavel, Martin Lenicek, Beatrice Engelmann, Lukas Y. Wick, Frank G. Schaap, Nico Jehmlich, Ulrike Rolle-Kampczyk, Martin von Bergen
Summary: Bile acids play a crucial role in lipid uptake and gut-microbiome composition. This study reveals the molecular details of the interaction between bile acid modifying bacteria and other strains, highlighting the influence of co-culturing on bacterial functionality.
Article
Ecology
Nelson Khan, Edward Muge, Francis J. Mulaa, Benson Wamalwa, Martin von Bergen, Nico Jehmlich, Lukas Y. Wick
Summary: Fungi play a crucial role in the biodegradation of soil organochlorine pesticides by facilitating bacterial dispersal and nutrient release. Experimental results indicate that the transfer of nutrients from fungi to bacteria can enhance the degradation of organic pollutants, highlighting the importance of fungal-bacterial interactions.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bin Liu, Heike Straeuber, Florian Centler, Hauke Harms, Ulisses Nunes da Rocha, Sabine Kleinsteuber
Summary: The effects of pH alterations on microbial chain elongation in anaerobic mixed cultures were investigated. The community composition shifted dramatically when the pH increased from 5.5 to 6.5, but the product range and yields returned to previous states after transient fluctuations. The study highlights the importance of pH in shaping the abundance of key players and community functioning in microbial chain elongation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Joyce Alvarez-Barragan, Cristiana Cravo-Laureau, Bijing Xiong, Lukas Y. Y. Wick, Robert Duran
Summary: This study advances our understanding of fungal-bacterial relationships, specifically the selection and dispersion of bacterial communities by fungi, which are essential for the organization and functioning of microbial communities in coastal PAH-contaminated sediments.
Article
Cell Biology
Juan Lopez-Galvez, Konstanze Schiessl, Michael D. Besmer, Carmen Bruckmann, Hauke Harms, Susann Mueller
Summary: Cell density is crucial in microbiome research and biotechnological processes. The traditional offline determination of cell density causes delays and hinders quick action. An online automated flow cytometry procedure is proposed to address this issue, enabling real-time high-resolution analysis of bacterial communities and differentiation between cell subsets. The method combines the OC-300 automation device with the CytoFLEX flow cytometer to perform automatic sampling, dilution, fixation, and staining before measurement. The method allows for reproducible measurement of cell density and fingerprint-like patterns, facilitating automated data analysis and correlation analysis.
Article
Microbiology
Daniela Becker, Denny Popp, Fabian Bonk, Sabine Kleinsteuber, Hauke Harms, Florian Centler
Summary: Analyzing microbial communities using metagenomes is a powerful approach to understand compositional structures and functional connections in anaerobic digestion (AD) microbiomes. The hybrid sequencing approach of combining short-read and long-read sequencing provides better assembly statistics and generates more high-quality metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs). It is the preferable option for dealing with complex microbiomes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marc Breulmann, Rene Kallies, Katy Bernhard, Andrea Gasch, Roland Arno Mueller, Hauke Harms, Antonis Chatzinotas, Manfred van Afferden
Summary: Wastewater-based monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 is a promising tool for tracking the potential spread of the virus. Recent studies have shown that passive samplers are effective in detecting SARS-CoV-2 genome copies in wastewater and can provide timely data. This study evaluated the suitability of passive samplers for long-term detection of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater at both city-scale and small-scale levels, and found that passive samplers can accurately indicate the level of positive infections in the population.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Bruna Grosch Schroeder, Havva Betuel Istanbullu, Matthias Schmidt, Washington Logrono, Hauke Harms, Marcell Nikolausz
Summary: To mimic the lignocellulose pretreatment process in the gut system of Pachnoda marginata larvae, two wheat straw pretreatments were tested. The combination of size reduction and alkaline pretreatment resulted in the highest methane production. SEM analysis showed that alkaline pretreatment promoted biofilm formation and microbial growth on the wheat straw fibers. Mechanical and alkaline pretreatments led to increased methane yield, but the effects were not superimposed.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Swamini Khurana, Falk Hesse, Anke Hildebrandt, Martin Thullner
Summary: The fluxes of water and solutes in the subsurface compartment of the Critical Zone are temporally dynamic, impacting microbial mediated nutrient cycling in spatially heterogeneous subsurface. Numerical modeling showed that ignoring spatio-temporal heterogeneities may lead to inaccurate estimation of nutrient export and microbial biomass.
FRONTIERS IN WATER
(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)
