Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ewerton Fintelman-Oliveira, Carla Kruk, Gissell Lacerot, Gabriel Klippel, Christina Wyss Castelo Branco
Summary: Trait-based approaches were used to construct zooplankton trait-based functional groups (ZFG) in tropical reservoirs. Six ZFGs were identified based on three non-redundant functional traits, and their density and biomass were found to be influenced by reservoir morphometry, hydrology, rainfall, and phytoplankton biomass. This study provides valuable insights for monitoring and predicting zooplankton community changes in tropical reservoirs.
Article
Environmental Studies
Diane Pearson
Summary: Intensive agriculture and urbanization in New Zealand are impacting natural capital, causing degradation in native ecosystems and water quality. However, the increase in lifestyle properties presents opportunities for enhancing and protecting ecosystem services. Research shows that residents in peri-urban areas have a strong sense of environmental stewardship, willingness to plant native species, and desire to protect their land, creating a good foundation for collaborative actions to improve biodiversity and landscape ecology.
Article
Plant Sciences
Carlos Gonzalez-Cesped, Alberto J. Alaniz, Pablo M. Vergara, Elizabeth Chiappa, Jorge Zamorano, Victor Mandujano
Summary: The study revealed that landscape diversity has varying impacts on insect diversity across different scales, with 600 meters identified as the scale with the highest explained variance for insect taxonomic and functional group diversity. Different groups of insects responded differently to scale variation, with parasitoids, predators, and phytophages showing stronger responses to smaller scales.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jiyou Zhu, Jingliang Xu, Yujuan Cao, Jing Fu, Benling Li, Guangpeng Sun, Xinna Zhang, Chengyang Xu
Summary: The study found significant effects of urban environments on plant leaf dust deposition, reflectance, and functional traits. The developed prediction model showed high accuracy in evaluating changes in urban dust deposition, indicating the effectiveness of leaf reflectance spectroscopy and functional traits in this assessment.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ivo Machar, Pavel Simek, Martin Schlossarek, Vilem Pechanec, Frantisek Petrovic, Jan Brus, Zuzana Spinlerova, Josef Sejak
Summary: This study emphasizes the importance of urban green areas, particularly urban parks, for maintaining bird diversity. The study also highlights the significance of certain native vegetation structures in urban parks for preserving urban bird biodiversity.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Leonardo Ancillotto, Rocco Labadessa
Summary: The replacement of natural areas due to urbanisation poses a significant threat to wildlife. Different species of wildlife have different responses to urban areas, leading to either persistence or local extinction within cities. In this study, Orthoptera in Rome, Italy was used to examine the relationship between species traits and persistence in urban environments. The results show that species with lower mobility and fertility, and narrower climatic niches are more likely to become locally extinct in urban areas. Climate and land use changes are identified as major drivers of orthopterans' local extinction, indicating that preserving natural habitats, improving connectivity, and mitigating climate change can contribute to sustaining diverse insect communities in urban areas.
INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mauricio Salamanca-Fonseca, Ana M. Aldana, Valeria Vargas-Martinez, Sam Acero-Gomez, Juliana Fonseca-Tellez, Stivenn Gutierrez, Yessica D. Hoyos, Katherin M. Leon, Camilo Marquez, Laura Molina-R, Angelica Moreno-Abdelnur, Sara Pineda, Juan Jose Pinzon, Mariana Trespalacios, Liz Velasco, Juan David Sanchez-Tello, Carolina Alvarez-Garzon, Juan M. Posada, Adriana Sanchez
Summary: The rapid population and urban growth in the Global South have caused various impacts, such as erosion, soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and urban heat islands. This study focuses on the impact of urbanization on local flora in Bogota, Colombia. By analyzing different land cover areas and four plant functional traits, the researchers found that while urban and peri-urban areas had higher temperatures and certain functional trait values than rural areas, there were no significant differences in functional traits between land covers. However, some species showed significant changes between land covers, indicating a species-specific response to urbanization.
Article
Plant Sciences
Gisele Biem Mori, Lourens Poorter, Juliana Schietti, Maria Teresa Fernandez Piedade
Summary: In two types of floodplain forests in the Brazilian Amazon, edaphic characteristics act as strong environmental filters leading to trait convergence in tree communities. White-water forests favored trees with productive leaves and fast growth, while black-water forests favored trees with nutrient conservation traits and slow growth.
Article
Ecology
Camila A. A. Diaz-B, Aida Otalora-Ardila, Maria Camila Valdes-Cardona, Hugo F. F. Lopez-Arevalo, Olga L. L. Montenegro
Summary: Tropical dry forests are highly threatened ecosystems, and bats play a critical role in these ecosystems. However, there is limited knowledge about the relationship between bat functional traits and environmental conditions in tropical dry forests. This study used capture data and acoustic monitoring data to examine the associations between bat functional traits and landscape variables, climatic variables, and land-use intensity. The findings highlight the importance of understanding how bat functional traits vary in response to environmental conditions in harsh environments like dry forests.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Sorin Geacu, Ines Grigorescu
Summary: This paper provides an integrated assessment of urban and peri-urban forests in Galati, Romania, focusing on historical overview, forest structure and dynamics, conservation of forest ecosystems, and their reflection in toponymy. The analysis shows significant changes in these forests, particularly since the 19th century, due to political and socio-economic factors, leading to deforestation and changes in forest structure and composition.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alireza Mohammadi, Danial Nayeri, Amir Alambeigi, Silvio Marchini
Summary: This study assessed the collaboration between the municipality, provincial offices of veterinary medicine, and health network in managing free-ranging dogs (FRDs). The research found that most employees did not view the role of other organizations in FRD management as beneficial, and current collaboration significantly impacted their intention to collaborate in the future.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Michael J. Ormsby, Hannah L. White, Rebecca Metcalf, David M. Oliver, Nicholas A. Feasey, Richard S. Quilliam
Summary: Plastic waste in low- and middle-income countries has become a major part of landfills and dump sites. This type of pollution provides a surface for the growth of biofilm, including pathogenic bacteria and viruses. The study shows that pathogenic Salmonella can survive on plastic and glass surfaces for at least 28 days, and temperature is a key factor in their persistence. The presence of pathogens on plastic waste poses a higher risk to public health, especially in areas with frequent exposure to plastic pollution.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Forestry
Christine Cairns Fortuin, Kamal J. K. Gandhi
Summary: The findings suggest that regenerating clearcuts are important for species diversity, while hardwood forests play a role in supporting functional diversity. Hardwood forests may act as a source of functionally diverse groups of bees, and maintaining patches or swathes of hardwood forests with some downed wood accumulation may be crucial for preserving the functional diversity of bees in managed forest ecosystems.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Antonello Prigioniero, Alessia Postiglione, Daniela Zuzolo, Ulo Niinemets, Maria Tartaglia, Pierpaolo Scarano, Mariano Mercurio, Chiara Germinario, Francesco Izzo, Marco Trifuoggi, Maria Toscanesi, Rosaria Sciarrillo, Carmine Guarino
Summary: This work characterized the leaf surface functional traits that are potentially useful for air phytoremediation of particulate matter (PM) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in 28 woody species. The researchers assessed the role of stomata, trichomes, and cuticle traits in phytoremediation by examining correlations with the species-specific ability to sequester and retain airborne pollutants. Significant differences were found between species in the arrangement of functional traits, concentrations, and daily uptake of pollutants. The results highlight the importance of leaf surface functional traits in nature-based solutions and provide novel insights into their relationships with plant species phytoremediation potential.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
F. M. Wartmann, M. F. Baer, K. T. Hegetschweiler, C. Fischer, M. Hunziker, R. S. Purves
Summary: Social media data can provide valuable insights for assessing forest recreation use and potential. Despite differences in absolute counts, data availability shows significant correlation among different platforms. Utilizing social media data can offer a more empirically grounded approach for future assessments, particularly on a large scale.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Riccardo Fedeli, Andrea Vannini, Silvia Celletti, Viviana Maresca, Silvana Munzi, Cristina Cruz, Dmitry Alexandrov, Massimo Guarnieri, Stefano Loppi
Summary: In this study, the foliar application of wood distillate (WD) on chickpea plants was tested, showing increased diameter, weight, and content of important nutrients in the seeds. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of using WD to improve the nutritional qualities of crop species and address human malnutrition and environmental concerns.
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Diogo P. Godinho, Cristina Branquinho, Sara Magalhaes
Summary: Some plants accumulate metals on their leaves as a defense against herbivorous arthropods, but the response of herbivores to metal accumulation is variable. In this study, we tested the variation in response to cadmium-accumulating tomato plants in two species of spider mites. We found a nonlinear, hormetic response in some populations, indicating that herbivores respond to metals and not to changes in leaf carbohydrates. This knowledge is important for understanding herbivore responses to metal-based plant defenses and pesticides.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Gerardo Jimenez-Navarro, Javier Rodriguez-Perez, Nereida Melguizo-Ruiz, Bruno Silva, Sasha Vasconcelos, Pedro Beja, Francisco Moreira, Rui Morgado, Silvia Barreiro, Jose M. Herrera
Summary: Assessing the impact of agricultural intensification on species and communities is crucial for biodiversity conservation. This study investigated the seasonal effects of olive grove intensification on birds and bats at both local and landscape scales. The findings showed that olive grove intensification had a negative impact on the abundance of the majority of species analyzed, especially birds, and the effect varied across seasons.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Cheila Raposo, Julie Mestre, Rui Rebelo, Aissa Regalla, Alasdair Davies, Castro Barbosa, Ana Rita Patricio
Summary: Understanding the spatial distribution of wildlife is crucial for effective conservation. This study tracked green turtles from a rookery in Guinea-Bissau, examining their movement patterns and fidelity to nesting sites. The research showed the importance of a marine protected area for the conservation of a large green turtle breeding population, and provided recommendations for improving its effectiveness.
MARINE ECOLOGY PROGRESS SERIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Rieke Hansen, Marleen Buizer, Arjen Buijs, Stephan Pauleit, Thomas Mattijssen, Hanna Fors, Alexander van der Jagt, Nadja Kabisch, Mandy Cook, Tim Delshammar, Thomas B. Randrup, Sabrina Erlwein, Kati Vierikko, Hanna Nieminen, Johannes Langemeyer, Camille Soson Texereau, Ana Catarina Luz, Mojca Nastran, Anton Stahl Olafsson, Maja Steen Moller, Dagmar Haase, Werner Rolf, Bianca Ambrose-Oji, Cristina Branquinho, Gilles Havik, Jakub Kronenberg, Cecil Konijnendijk
Summary: Green (and blue) spaces are important for cities to mitigate climate change, support biodiversity, and improve public health. Green space planning aims to transform cities into sustainable and resilient urban environments. A longitudinal study of eleven European municipalities found advancements in dealing with ecological issues, such as new plans, strategies, regulations, or funding programs, as well as progress in co-governance with non-governmental stakeholders. Promising developments include breaking professional silos and the involvement of high-level local politicians. However, incremental strategies dominate, and more efforts are needed for radical system change.
EUROPEAN PLANNING STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Juliana Monteiro, Cristiana Vieira, Cristina Branquinho
Summary: This study evaluated the role of different assembly processes in shaping bryophyte communities in mountain streams. It found that at local scales, coexisting species were more functionally similar, suggesting the prevalence of environmental filtering effects. In contrast, at broader spatial scales, no deviations from random expectations were observed, indicating the prevalence of stochastic processes. The study also revealed contrasting assembly processes along environmental gradients, with environmental filtering being more important in stressful environments.
JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Vera Sequeira, Ines Sousa, Ana Neves, Ana Rita Vieira, Elisabete Silva, Frederica Silva, Ana Marta Duarte, Susana Mendes, Rui Ganhao, Carlos Alberto Assis, Rui Rebelo, Maria Filomena Magalhaes, Maria Manuel Gil, Leonel Serrano Gordo
Summary: This study examined the age and growth of piper gurnard and red gurnard specimens from European waters, estimating their growth parameters. The results showed that red gurnard grew faster but reached a smaller size compared to piper gurnard. Additionally, red gurnard had higher fishing mortality and exploitation rate on the Portuguese coast, raising concerns about its sustainability.
Article
Virology
Catarina D. Coutinho, Charlotte E. Ford, Joseph D. Trafford, Ana Duarte, Rui Rebelo, Goncalo M. Rosa
Summary: Emergent infectious diseases have a growing impact on farmed animals and wildlife. Pathogen screening is crucial for understanding host-pathogen dynamics and improving management. A study on two threatened freshwater fish species found that non-lethal buccal swabbing is a reliable alternative to traditional fin clipping for detecting the Ranavirus, particularly in small-bodied fish. This has significant implications for conservation efforts.
Article
Environmental Studies
Andre Vizinho, Adriana Principe, Ana Catia Vasconcelos, Rui Rebelo, Cristina Branquinho, Gil Penha-Lopes
Summary: In Mediterranean climate regions, climate change is causing increased aridity and higher mortality rates for Quercus suber, affecting reforestation efforts. This study explores the use of microclimates, particularly by utilizing north-facing slopes and water lines for planting, and creating shelter with existing shrubs like Cistus ladanifer. Experiment 1 demonstrated higher survival rates for Q. suber planted on north-facing slopes and water lines compared to ridges, while Experiment 2 showed that planting in the shade of C. ladanifer rows significantly increased survival rates. These findings indicate the importance of considering microclimates in reforestation strategies for Q. suber.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Sabina Burrascano, Francesco Chianucci, Giovanni Trentanovi, Sebastian Kepfer-Rojas, Tommaso Sitzia, Flora Tinya, Inken Doerfler, Yoan Pailletj, Thomas Andrew Nagel, Bozena Mitic, Lourdes Morillas, Silvana Munzi, Theo Van der Sluis, Edoardo Alterio, Lorenzo Balducci, Rafael Barreto de Andrades, Christophe Bougett, Paolo Giordani, Thibault Lachat, Dinka Matosevicx, Francesca Napoleone, Juri Nascimbene, Chiara Paniccia, Nicolas Roth, Reka Aszalos, Gediminas Brazaitis, Andrea Cutini, Ettore D'Andrea, Pallieter De Smedt, Jacob Heilmann-Clausen, Philippe Janssen, Daniel Kozak, Anders Marell, Martin Mikolas, Bjorn Norden, Radim Matula, Peter Schall, Miroslav Svoboda, Mariana Ujhazyova, Kris Vandekerkhove, Michael Wohlwend, Fotios Xystrakis, Michele Aleffi, Christian Ammer, Frederic Archaux, Thomas Asbeck, Dimitrios Avtzis, Manfred Ayasse, Simonetta Bagella, Rosario Balestrieri, Anna Barbati, Marco Basile, Ariel Bergamini, Giada Bertini, Alessandro Bruno Biscaccianti, Steffen Boch, Janos Boloni, Pierluigi Bombi, Yves Boscardin, Giorgio Brunialti, Hans Henrik Bruun, Francois Buscotbc, David Bille Byriel, Thomas Campagnarob, Alessandro Campanaro, Matthieu Chauvat, Michal Ciach, Marek Ciliak, Luca Cistrone, Joao Manuel Cordeiro Pereira, Rolf Daniel, Bruno De Cinti, Gabriele De Filippo, Wouter Dekoninck, Umberto Di Salvatore, Yann Dumas, Zoltan Elek, Fabrizio Ferretti, Dimitrios Fotakis, Tamas Frank, Julian Frey, Carmen Giancola, Erika Gomoryova, Marion Gosselin, Frederic Gosselin, Martin M. Gossner, Frank Gotmark, Elena Haeler, Aslak Kappel Hansen, Lionel Hertzog, Jenyk Hofmeister, Jan Hosek, Vivian Kvist Johannsen, Mathias Just Justensen, Nathalie Korboulewsky, Bence Kovacs, Ferenc Lakatos, Carlos Miguel Landivar, Luc Lens, Emanuele Lingua, Fabio Lombardi, Frantisek Malis, Luca Marchino, Vitas Marozas, Giorgio Matteucci, Walter Mattioli, Peter Friis Moller, Jorg Mueller, Csaba Nemeth, Gabor Onodi, Francesco Parisi, Thomas Perot, Sandrine Perret, Anna Maria Persiani, Alessia Portaccio, Mario Posillico, Zydrunas Preiksa, Carsten Rahbek, Nolan James Rappa, Sonia Ravera, Antonio Romano, Ferenc Samu, Christoph Scheidegger, Inger Kappel Schmidt, Sebastian Schwegmann, Flavia Sicuriello, Andreea Petronela Spinu, Gavriil Spyroglou, Jonas Stillhard, Eleni Topalidou, Anders P. Tottrup, Karol Ujhazy, Katalin Veres, Kris Verheyen, Wolfgang W. Weissercw, Livia Zapponi, Peter Odor
Summary: The European biodiversity and forest strategies rely on forest sustainable management (SFM) to conserve forest biodiversity. However, current sustainability assessments hardly account for direct biodiversity indicators. We focused on forest multi-taxon biodiversity to gather existing information, identify research gaps, and discuss its research potential.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Fernando Ascensao, Sergio Chozas, Helena Serrano, Cristina Branquinho
Summary: European countries are expanding utility-scale solar farms to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy independence. However, the expansion of these facilities may lead to land competition and impact biodiversity conservation. Therefore, it is important to quantitatively assess the conflict between renewable energy development and conservation potential in order to achieve sustainable development in the energy sector. Based on the concepts of land sparing and land sharing, a prioritization framework is discussed to identify areas where the development of solar farms may have negative impacts on biodiversity (sparing areas) and areas where they may have positive outcomes (sharing areas). The application of this framework to the Iberian Peninsula reveals significant sparing and sharing areas, with the potential for dual benefits in terms of local biodiversity and food production.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Biology
Silvana Munzi, Catarina Graca, Duarte Martins, Cristina Maguas
Summary: In this study, the effects of different doses of nitrogen on lichen physiological parameters were tested using the lichen genera Cladonia and Usnea. It was found that Cladonia can maintain physiological functioning even with low nitrogen doses, while Usnea is more sensitive to nitrogen and becomes overwhelmed. These results provide important clues for the use of lichens as biomonitors for environmental policies.
Article
Forestry
Giovanni Trentanovi, Thomas Campagnaro, Tommaso Sitzia, Francesco Chianucci, Giorgio Vacchiano, Christian Ammer, Michal Ciach, Thomas A. Nagel, Miren del Rio, Yoan Paillet, Silvana Munzi, Kris Vandekerkhove, Andres Bravo-Oviedon, Andrea Cutini, Ettore D'Andrea, Pallieter De Smedt, Inken Doerfler, Dimitris Fotakis, Jacob Heilmann-Clausen, Jenyk Hofmeister, Jan Hosek, Philippe Janssen, Sebastian Kepfer-Rojas, Nathalie Korboulewsky, Bence Kovacs, Daniel Kozak, Thibault Lachat, Anders Marell, Radim Matula, Martin Mikolas, Bjorn Norden, Peter Odor, Marko Perovic, Elisabeth Potzelsberger, Peter Schall, Miroslav Svoboda, Flora Tinya, Mariana Ujhazyova, Sabina Burrascano
Summary: Forest biodiversity studies in Europe often use inconsistent forestry terminology, making it difficult to compare studies and assess the impacts of forest management on biodiversity. This study aims to establish common standards for silvicultural and vegetation definitions, providing a shared conceptual framework for consistent research on the effects of forest management on biodiversity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Melanie Kobel, Adriana Principe, Cristina Soares, Pedro Pinho, Alice Nunes, Cristina Branquinho
Summary: This study provides the first comprehensive assessment of long-term reforestation success in Mediterranean drylands, finding that stand management plays a crucial role in improving plant diversity and ecosystem functioning. Increasing tree density and shrub cover can enhance ecological conditions in reforested areas.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muqiu Hu, Xin Zhao, Jinghan Gu, Lulu Qian, Zhiqing Wang, Yuanyuan Nie, Xiaoyu Han, Long An, Haiqiang Jiang
Summary: Due to its simple process, environmental friendliness, and low operating costs, biometallurgy has become a popular technology for metals recovering from low-grade ores and tailings. An optimized agar was used to isolate and grow functional bacteria, resulting in the successful isolation of six functional stains. These strains were further tested for their ability to leach metals from polymetallic sulfide tailings, with significant improvements observed when the strains were mixed together. The selection of leaching process should be based on tailings composition and target metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saqib Hassan, Aswin Thacharodi, Anshu Priya, R. Meenatchi, Thanushree A. Hegde, R. Thangamani, Ht Nguyen, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: An Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC) is a compound that disrupts the function of the endocrine system and is found in the environment. EDCs, such as Bisphenol A and pesticides, have been shown to have negative effects on the female reproductive system. Understanding the relationship between EDCs and women's health is crucial for developing strategies to protect reproductive health and informing public policy decisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichang Zhou, Zhaoling Li, Boyi Cheng, Jinqi Jiang, Xinqi Bi, Zongping Wang, Guanghao Chen, Gang Guo
Summary: Thiosulfate can promote sulfur-mediated bacterial activity, inhibit glycogen accumulating organisms, and enhance denitrification efficiency. After the carbon source is reduced, the competitive ability of glycogen accumulating organisms increases, resulting in reduced sulfate reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire E. Campbell, Devyn L. Cotter, Katherine L. Bottenhorn, Elisabeth Burnor, Hedyeh Ahmadi, W. James Gauderman, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Daniel Hackman, Rob McConnell, Kiros Berhane, Joel Schwartz, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting
Summary: Recent studies have found a connection between air pollution and increased risk for behavioral problems during development. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to investigate how exposure during the transition to adolescence may affect emotional behaviors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-hong Liang, Ru-yu Yang, Mei-ling Liu, Ying-qi Pu, Wen-wen Bao, Yu Zhao, Li-xin Hu, Yu-shan Zhang, Shan Huang, Nan Jiang, Xue-ya Pu, Shao-yi Huang, Guang-hui Dong, Ya-jun Chen
Summary: This study examines the association between urban Green and blue spaces (GBS) exposure and Emotion and behavior problems (EBP) in youth populations. The findings suggest that higher exposure to GBS, particularly green spaces (GS) and blue spaces (BS), is associated with a decrease in the risk of developing total difficulties in young individuals. The joint effect of GS and BS may also contribute to the decrease in EBPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Ruiz-Sobremazas, Mario Ruiz Coca, Miguel Morales-Navas, Rocio Rodulfo-Cardenas, Caridad Lopez-Granero, Maria Teresa Colomina, Cristian Perez-Fernandez, Fernando Sanchez-Santed
Summary: Air pollution is associated with a range of health issues and gestational exposure to environmental pollutants may be linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. This study investigated the effects of oral gestational exposure to particulate matter (PM) on ultrasonic vocalizations (USV). The findings suggest that this exposure may lead to social deficits and abnormal gene expression related to neurotransmitter systems. Further research is needed to better understand the effects of air pollution on neurodevelopmental disorders and the neurotransmission systems involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yagmur Kabakci, Sadiye Kosar, Ozgur Dogan, Fehmi Gorkem Uctug, Osman Atilla Arikan
Summary: This study investigated the effect of electrohydrolysis pretreatment on municipal solid waste. The results showed that applying electrohydrolysis pretreatment increased methane production and reduced the time required for hydrolysis, suggesting it is a promising method to improve anaerobic digestion efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chuanwu Zhao, Yaozhong Pan, Hanyi Wu, Yu Zhu
Summary: This study analyzed the impact of industrial zones on urban heat islands using remote sensing images and a novel spectral index. The research found that the contraction or expansion of industrial zones has a significant effect on land surface temperature. The results are valuable for environmental assessment and fine management of industrial cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bang Du, Zhongzhong Wang, Piet N. L. Lens, Xinmin Zhan, Guangxue Wu
Summary: This study investigated the performance, syntrophic relationships, microbial communities, and metabolic pathways of ethanol-fed reactors with different operational modes and solids retention times. The results showed that different microorganisms were enriched under different SRT conditions, and syntrophic bacteria related to methane production could be enriched under low SRT conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokulan Ravindiran, Sivarethinamohan Rajamanickam, Muralikrishnan Ramalingam, Gasim Hayder, Balamurugan Karupaiya Sathaiah, Madhava Krishna Reddy Gaddam, Senthil Kumar Muniasamy, Priya Arunkumar
Summary: The present study investigated the sustainable approach for wastewater treatment using waste algal blooms. The biochar produced by the marine algae Ulva reticulata was used to remove chromium, nickel, and zinc from aqueous solutions. The study examined the adsorbents' properties and stability using SEM/EDX, FTIR, and XRD. The results showed that the biochar had high removal efficiency for the toxic metals, and the packed bed column effectively removed the heavy metal ions. The Thomas and Adams-Bohart models were found to best fit the regression values, and desorption studies were conducted to understand the sorption and elution processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Vinayagam, Kavitha Nagarasampatti Palani, Sudha Ganesh, Siddharth Rajesh, Vedha Varshini Akula, Ramapriyan Avoodaiappan, Omkar Singh Kushwaha, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of pollutants in water contributes to global pollution and poses significant threats to humans and wildlife. Finding effective wastewater treatment techniques is crucial for reducing pollutant accumulation in the environment. This paper highlights recent advances in the electrochemical advanced oxidation method and other processes for treating pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticide-polluted effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. M. M. Ahmed, Kai-Yue Chen, Fang-Yu Tsao, Yi-Cheng Hsieh, Yu-Ting Liu, Min Tzou
Summary: This study investigated the sorption of citric acid onto humic acid-iron hydr(o)xide coprecipitate (HAFHCP) and the reciprocal effects of citric acid and P sorption on HAFHCP. The results showed that citric acid could increase P availability and have an impact on P sorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xibo Xu, Zeqiang Wang, Xiaoning Song, Wenjie Zhan, Shuting Yang
Summary: The selection of predictor variables is crucial in building a digital mapping model for potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soil. Traditionally, spatial and spectral parameters have been used as predictor variables, but the temporal dimension is often overlooked. This study demonstrates the value of incorporating temporal indices in the model, leading to significant performance improvements. The temporal-spatial-spectral covariate combinations used in a random forest (RF) algorithm achieve satisfactory mapping accuracy and outperform other methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Pei, Xun Liu, Mengbo Cao, Zijun Wang, Hongbing Yang
Summary: Heteroatom doping can reconfigure the electronic structure of heterogeneous catalysts, leading to the development of advanced oxidation water purification materials with superior performance and stability. In this study, a series of catalysts with different elemental doping were prepared using a simple and environmentally friendly method. The S-doped NiCo2O4 catalyst showed excellent catalytic performance for the removal of Tetracycline, with significantly increased kinetic constant and high oxidation and mineralization efficiency in a wide pH range. The degradation process was dominated by non-radical oxidation pathway after S doping, and the overall process moved towards low toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Srivalli Thimmarayan, Harshavardhan Mohan, Gaddapara Manasa, Karthi Natesan, Shanmugam Mahendran, Pavithra Muthukumar Sathya, Byung-Taek Oh, R. Ravi Kumar, Rangasamy Sigamani Gandhimathi, Arul Jayaprakash, Kamala-Kannan Seralathan
Summary: This study investigated the bacterial degradation of naphthalene (NPT) isolated from crude oil-contaminated soil. Bacillus sp. GN 3.4, a potential bacteria for NPT biodegradation, was isolated and the optimal conditions for NPT degradation were determined. The study suggests that Bacillus sp. GN 3.4 could potentially aid in bioremediation by eliminating NPT from the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)