Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel Grabner, Louisa E. Rothe, Bernd Sures
Summary: Parasites can act as additional biotic stressors in a multiple-stressor scenario and modulate the response of hosts to stressors such as pollutants. This study focuses on the most important groups of parasites in organisms used in ecotoxicological studies and their effects on target species like crustaceans, molluscs, and fish. The combined effects of environmental stressors and parasites can range from additive to synergistic, highlighting the importance of considering parasite infections in ecotoxicological tests.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gemechu Zeleke, Siegrid De Baere, Sultan Suleman, Mathias Devreese
Summary: A fast, accurate, and reliable UHPLC-MS/MS method was developed for simultaneous quantification of ivermectin, doramectin, and moxidectin in bovine plasma. The method showed good specificity, precision, and accuracy, making it suitable for large-scale PK studies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Synan F. AbuQamar, Hassan I. Abd El-Fattah, Maha M. Nader, Rashed A. Zaghloul, Taia A. Abd El-Mageed, Samy Selim, Belal A. Omar, Walid F. Mosa, Ahmed M. Saad, Khaled A. El-Tarabily, Mohamed T. El-Saadony
Summary: Aquatic pollution has a negative impact on water bodies, marine ecosystems, public health, and the economy. The restoration of contaminated habitats is crucial for protecting marine ecosystems. Bioremediation, utilizing fungi, is a cost-effective and eco-friendly method for transforming hazardous contaminants into environmentally benign products.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Natalija Topic Popovic, Slavko Kepec, Snjezana P. Kazazic, Ivancica Strunjak-Perovic, Krunoslav Bojanic, Rozelindra Coz-Rakovac
Summary: This study evaluated the use of the API20E biochemical identification system as a supportive tool for enhancing the discrimination of environmental bacteria by the MALDI-TOF MS method. The results showed that the API20E system can effectively identify bacterial genera, but there are issues with misidentification. In environmental isolates with lower identification scores, the API20E tests can be used as a purposeful and inexpensive identification support.
Review
Environmental Sciences
S. Thanigaivel, Saranya Vinayagam, Lalitha Gnanasekaran, R. Suresh, Matias Soto-Moscoso, Wei-Hsin Chen
Summary: Emerging pollutants, including nanomaterials and microplastics, pose risks to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Microalgae-based mitigation techniques have shown promise in addressing these pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Microbiology
Gisela Lara da Costa, Melyssa Negri, Rodrigo Prado Rodrigues de Miranda, Danielly Correa-Moreira, Tatiana Castro Abreu Pinto, Livia de Souza Ramos, Deisiany Gomes Ferreira, Bruna Salomao, Tulio Machado Fumian, Camille Ferreira Mannarino, Tatiana Prado, Marise Pereira Miagostovich, Andre Luis Souza dos Santos, Manoel Marques Evangelista Oliveira
Summary: Human activity is causing climate change, which in turn can lead to the emergence of new fungal diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has also been associated with the appearance of fungal pathogens. Rising temperatures due to climate change can increase the number of disease-causing organisms.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rajasree Shanmuganathan, Mohammad Sibtain Kadri, Thangavel Mathimani, Quynh Hoang Le, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: The presence of emerging pollutants in freshwater environments poses a severe threat to the environment and human beings. These pollutants mainly come from urbanization and increased industrial growth, and their concentration, even at low levels, can be ecologically lethal to aquatic life. Research on the biodegradation of these pollutants has been a significant area of study worldwide, as their impact on aquatic life and freshwater consumption is subtle but significant. This review aims to understand the recent discoveries and available treatment technologies of emerging pollutants, and propose an innovative and cost-effective method for their sustainable treatment.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kirubanandam Grace Pavithra, Vasudevan Jaikumar, Ponnusamy Senthil Kumar, Panneerselvam Sundarrajan
Summary: The study utilized a three-dimensional electrochemical reactor to treat emerging pollutants, showing high removal efficiency for metronidazole, chloramphenicol, and sulphonamide under specific conditions. Additionally, the three-dimensional electrochemical treatment was found to be more effective than the two-dimensional treatment, indicating its potential advantage in pollutant removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Laerke Boye Astrup, Karl Pedersen, Michael Farre
Summary: This study compares the accuracy of diagnoses on bovine mastitis made by veterinary clinics using conventional methods with diagnoses made by a reference laboratory using MALDI-TOF MS as a diagnostic tool. The findings show that a significant number of diagnoses made by veterinary clinics are incorrect, resulting in the potential misuse of antibiotics.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Huan Wang, Ting Xu, Daqiang Yin
Summary: Human diseases and health concerns caused by environmental pollutants are increasing globally. The development of three-dimensional (3D) culture provides a more realistic response to environmental pollutants and has broad prospects in toxicology research. It can bridge the gap between traditional animal models and two-dimensional (2D) culture, facilitating the understanding of environmental toxins.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana-Belen Muniz-Gonzalez
Summary: This study found that ibuprofen at environmental concentrations had significant effects on the survival, transcriptional levels, and enzymatic activity of Chironomus riparius. The results confirmed alterations on the development of C. riparius and essential mechanisms involved in protection against toxicological challenges. Ibuprofen poses a potential risk to C. riparius by compromising their survival, development, and ability to respond to adverse conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Bowen Huang, Adabelle Ong, Wenli Wang, Yu He, Yongjun Xiao
Summary: The detection and understanding of emerging contaminants (ECs) pose new challenges to water pollution control. Triclosan (TCS), an emerging contaminant widely found in the environment, is a commonly used antibacterial agent. Microdialysis (MD), a sampling technique, combined with UHPLC-QTOF/MS analysis, was used to identify endogenous metabolites as biomarkers of TCS exposure in living crucian carp. The quantification of these biomarkers using UHPLC-MS/MS provided continuous monitoring of the effect of TCS on endogenous metabolites, contributing to a better understanding of its toxicological effect.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cui Li, Lili Yang, Jiajia Wu, Yujue Yang, Yingming Li, Qinghua Zhang, Yuxiang Sun, Da Li, Miwei Shi, Guorui Liu
Summary: Emissions from the incineration of solid waste contain previously unrecognized chemical compounds that pose a global public health concern. Assessing the toxicity and activity of these compounds can provide valuable information for regulating and controlling the emissions from waste incineration.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Arushi Gupta, Anu Kumari, Neha Kaushal, Anas Saifi, Girish Mohanta, Abhay Sachdev, Kamlesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Avishek Saha
Summary: In recent years, optical sensing based on nanomaterials, especially carbon nanostructures, has been widely studied for monitoring environmental pollution in water. These optical sensors have attracted significant research interest, but their practical application is still limited due to cost-effectiveness, sensitivities, and selectivity towards diverse pollutants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Clare Andvik, Eve Jourdain, Jan L. Lyche, Richard Karoliussen, Katrine Borga
Summary: This study conducted the first screening of unregulated legacy and emerging contaminants in killer whales from Norway, revealing the preferential accumulation of substances like PBT and HBB in the blubber, as well as lower mercury levels in neonates indicating less efficient maternal transfer. The presence of PBT and HBB in the neonate suggests maternal transfer of these unregulated contaminants in marine mammals for the first time.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Thiago Silva de Almeida, Jose Joaquim Lopes Neto, Luiz Carlos Pereira Almeida Filho, Daniel Maciel Marques, Rita de Cassia Goncalves de Lima, Ricardo Gomes dos Santos Nunes, Jailson Renato de Lima Silva, Jean Paul Kamdem, Lecio Leone de Almeida, Juliana Alves da Costa Ribeiro Souza, Davi Felipe Farias, Ana Fontenele Urano Carvalho
Summary: The Triplaris gardneriana Wedd. seeds extract has potential therapeutic benefits due to its antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, its toxicity profile needs further exploration. This study assessed the toxic effects of the extract on different biological systems and found that it had no toxic effects on yeast, mosquito larvae, and fruit fly adults. However, it reduced the viability of undifferentiated Caco-2 cells and caused lethality and malformations in zebrafish embryos.
DRUG AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Katharina Halbach, Silke Aulhorn, Oliver Jens Lechtenfeld, Marion Lecluse, Sophia Leippe, Thorsten Reemtsma, Bettina Seiwert, Stephan Wagner, Joerg Koenig, Till Luckenbach
Summary: This study explored the interaction between bromoxynil and organic anion-transporting polypeptide zebrafish Oatp1d1, as well as the effect of BSP on the accumulation of bromoxynil and diclofenac in zebrafish embryos. The results indicate that Oatp1d1 plays an important role as an efflux transporter of ionic environmental compounds in zebrafish embryos.
CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Elaine Jennings, Arina Kremser, Limei Han, Thorsten Reemtsma, Oliver J. Lechtenfeld
Summary: Effluent organic matter (EfOM) is a complex mixture of natural and anthropogenic organic molecules. Ozonation of EfOM produces polar and potentially mobile ozonation byproducts (OBPs). This study found that nonextracted EfOM contains significantly more OBPs, especially highly oxygenated polar OBPs, compared to extracted EfOM. The polar OBPs are consistently lost during extraction but may play an important role in understanding the environmental impact of ozonated EfOM.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuling Chen, Thimo Klotzbuecher, Oliver J. Lechtenfeld, Hanlie Hong, Chongxuan Liu, Klaus Kaiser, Christian Mikutta, Robert Mikutta
Summary: The study found that repeated sorption of identical DOM solutions led to a stabilization in MOM formation efficiency, while depletion of high-affinity compounds further decreased MOM formation efficiency. Although continued exchange between DOM and MOM molecules altered the composition of DOM, it did not impact MOM formation efficiencies. The interactions between the sorptivities of DOM components and mineral surface chemistry explain the legacy effects that regulate fluxes and distribution of organic matter in the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alexander Zherebker, Gleb D. Rukhovich, Anastasia Sarycheva, Oliver J. Lechtenfeld, Evgeny N. Nikolaev
Summary: This article proposes a new constrained aromaticity index (AI(con)), based on the measured distribution of carboxylic groups, to assess and explain the reactivity of natural organic matter. Compared to conventional indices, AI(con) performs better in describing the transformations and fate of aromatic compounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joerg Tittel, Olaf Buettner, Kurt Friese, Oliver J. Lechtenfeld, Stephan Schuth, Wolf von Tuempling, Andreas Musolff
Summary: This study investigates the influence of catchment topography and competing electron acceptors on the release of Fe, OC, and P from soils to streams. The results suggest that catchment topography and NO3- $\mathrm{N}{{\mathrm{O}}_{3}}<^>{-}$ concentrations have significant effects on stream Fe concentrations and OC:Fe, P:Fe ratios.
GLOBAL BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Norbert Kamjunke, Liza-Marie Beckers, Peter Herzsprung, Wolf von Tumpling, Oliver Lechtenfeld, Joerg Tittel, Ute Risse-Buhl, Michael Rode, Alexander Wachholz, Rene Kallies, Tobias Schulze, Martin Krauss, Werner Brack, Sara Comero, Bernd Manfred Gawlik, Hello Skejo, Simona Tavazzi, Giulio Mariani, Dietrich Borchardt, Markus Weitere
Summary: This study investigated autotrophic processes, heterotrophic carbon utilization, and micropollutant concentrations in the River Elbe, Germany, using a Lagrangian sampling design. The results showed that under base flow conditions, there was an increase in phytoplankton biomass and photosynthesis from upstream to downstream, while concentrations of dissolved macronutrients decreased. Bacterial abundance and production increased less than in wetter years, and there were changes in bacterial community composition downstream. DOM components increased due to microbial production, while some pollutants showed higher concentrations downstream. However, their magnitudes were not distinctly different from conditions at medium discharges.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Martin Lohse, Michael Santangeli, Teresa Steininger-Mairinger, Eva Oburger, Thorsten Reemtsma, Oliver J. J. Lechtenfeld, Stephan Hann
Summary: Root exudation is a major pathway of carbon input into soils, and its composition varies depending on plant species and developmental stage. Detailed information about exudate composition is important to understand rhizosphere processes. Different mass spectrometric approaches are needed to obtain a comprehensive view of root exudate composition.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Iris Flavia Sousa Goncalves, Cleyton de Sousa Gomes, Luiz Carlos Pereira Almeida Filho, Juliana Alves da Costa Ribeiro Souza, Bruno Anderson Matias Rocha, Pedro Filho Noronha de Souza, Augusto Cezar Vasconcelos de Freitas Jr, Ana Fontenele Urano Carvalho, Davi Farias
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of Leucaena leucocephala trypsin inhibitor (LTI) and Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) protoxins on zebrafish, specifically in terms of early life stage toxicity and LTI inhibitory effects on intestinal proteases. The results showed that LTI and Bt concentrations did not cause death or morphological changes in zebrafish. Molecular docking analysis suggested an interaction between LTI and zebrafish trypsin. The LTI + Bt mixture inhibited zebrafish trypsin activity. These findings indicate that the larvicidal mixture may have detrimental effects on non-target aquatic organisms, particularly those with trypsin-like dependent protein digestion.
COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Philipp Plamper, Oliver J. Lechtenfeld, Peter Herzsprung, Anika Gross
Summary: Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is a complex mixture of natural molecules that undergo constant transformation in the environment, and ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometry (UHRMS) is used to analyze its molecular changes. However, the intensity trends of mass peaks are currently the only way to track the photochemically induced molecular changes in DOM.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Millaray Sierra-Olea, Simon Koelle, Emil Bein, Thorsten Reemtsma, Oliver J. Lechtenfeld, Uwe Huebner
Summary: As ozonation becomes a widespread treatment for removal of chemicals of emerging concern from wastewater treatment plant effluents, there are increasing concerns regarding the formation of ozonation products (OPs) and their potential impacts on the aquatic environment and human health. This study developed a new method using heavy oxygen (18O2) to label OPs from oxygen transfer reactions, and successfully confirmed the formation pathways of OPs from sulfameth-oxazole. The results provide insights into the mechanisms of ozonation and the potential to monitor and understand the formation of OPs in wastewater treatment processes.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Peter Herzsprung, Norbert Kamjunke, Christin Wilske, Kurt Friese, Bertram Boehrer, Karsten Rinke, Oliver J. Lechtenfeld, Wolf von Tuempling
Summary: The molecular composition of dissolved organic matter (DOM) was analyzed using Fourier-transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FTICR-MS) to identify key MFs. The reactivity of these key MFs was compared using a simple equation, the delta RI, and their importance for photo degradation and drinking water processing was determined.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juliana Alves da Costa Ribeiro Souza, Terezinha Souza, Isadora Louise Alves da Costa Ribeiro Quintans, Davi Farias
Summary: Organophosphate pesticides (OPs) are toxic substances that contaminate aquatic environments, interfere with the development of the nervous system, and induce Neurodevelopmental Toxicity (NDT) in animals and humans. The canonical mechanism of OP neurotoxicity involves the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), but other mechanisms non-AChE are also involved and not fully understood. This study used network toxicology and molecular docking to identify common molecular targets and toxicity mechanisms of OPs, and found that signal transduction, axon guidance, cellular responses to stress, and glutamatergic signaling activation play key roles in OP-induced NDT.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Limei Han, Martin Lohse, Maolida Nihemaiti, Thorsten Reemtsma, Oliver J. Lechtenfeld
Summary: Non-target analysis of drinking water often requires solid-phase extraction (SPE) as a sample pretreatment to enrich the dissolved organic matter (DOM) and remove salts. However, highly polar and mobile DOM fractions are extracted with only low yield, limiting the understanding of drinking water treatment processes and the formation of disinfection by-products (DBPs).
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ning Min, Jun Yao, Hao Li, Junjie Zhu, Steffen Kuemmel, Oliver J. Lechtenfeld, Thomas Schaefer, Hartmut Herrmann, Hans Hermann Richnow
Summary: The hydrogen and carbon isotope fractionation factor of phthalic acid esters during photosensitized degradation by artificial sunlight with Fe(III) ions and iron minerals were examined using compound-specific isotope analysis. The results provide important insights into the degradation mechanism.
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)
