Review
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Shahid, Mohammad Saghir Khan, Udai B. Singh
Summary: Reclaiming pesticide-polluted lands has been challenging due to the unrestricted use of synthetic pesticides and their adverse impact on agroecosystems, agricultural output, and food security. Microbial bioremediation using pesticide-resilient plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) is an eco-friendly approach that can transform or degrade pesticides. This review aims to advance mechanistic understanding of the reduction of phytotoxicity caused by pesticides and provide remedial strategies using microbes to enhance crop productivity in pesticide-stressed soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Di Wu, Weixiong Wang, Yanpo Yao, Hongtao Li, Qi Wang, Ben Niu
Summary: Through ecological interactions with various biotic and abiotic agents in soil ecosystems, diverse soil microorganisms establish complex and stable communities in natural settings. These microbial interactions drive soil microbes to function as the major engine of terrestrial biogeochemical cycling, and play an instrumental role in promoting soil health through bioremediation of pollutants and biocontrol of soil-borne phytopathogens.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Liuliu Li, Wenyue Yan, Baogang Zhang, Han Zhang, Rongyue Geng, Sijia Sun, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This study demonstrates for the first time that pyrrhotite can successfully bioreduce toxic selenate under anaerobic conditions. Complete removal of selenate was achieved in a continuous column experiment using indigenous microbial consortium and pyrrhotite. The study also revealed the importance of hydrochemistry and hydrodynamics in the performance of selenate removal.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Zhang, Yinkun Jiang, Chengyu Ding, Shengsen Wang, Chenhao Zhao, Weiqin Yin, Bing Wang, Ruidong Yang, Xiaozhi Wang
Summary: In this study, phosphate-functionalized biochar (PBC) was found to be more effective in immobilizing lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) in heavily contaminated soils, reducing their bioavailability. PBC also improved the physicochemical properties of the soil and the diversity of bacterial communities.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ladda Seang-On, Weeradej Meeinkuirt, Preeyaporn Koedrith
Summary: The study demonstrates that biofertilizers containing indigenous cadmium-resistant microbes can significantly improve the growth and physiological response of rice in Cd-enriched soils. The biofertilizers modulate the levels of photosynthetic pigments, antioxidative enzymes, and proline, reducing the Cd content in grains and increasing the biomass of roots and shoots. This is primarily attributed to the enrichment of beneficial bacterial groups in the biofertilizers. Additionally, the biofertilizers improve the biophysicochemical traits of the soil to reduce the bioavailability of Cd.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianwei Yang, Xiangpeng Tan, Muhammad Shaaban, Yajun Cai, Buyun Wang, Qi'an Peng
Summary: BC-nZVI composites are effective in removing Cr(VI) from contaminated soil while increasing microbial diversity and abundance, with no significant adverse effects on soil quality or microorganisms.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chao He, Baogang Zhang, Jianping Lu, Rui Qiu
Summary: This study demonstrates that mackinawite can successfully bioreduce V(V) in aquifer under anaerobic conditions. Biotic activity was identified as the major contribution to V(V) transformation.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zhijie Bao, Huiyu Feng, Wenying Tu, Lijiao Li, Qiang Li
Summary: Heavy metal pollution, particularly chromium pollution, poses a major threat to human health and the environment. Various methods, including physical, chemical, biological, and biochar methods, can be implemented to remove chromium contamination in soil, offering valuable insights for future research and treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ke Zhang, Zhenyu Zhu, Mingxian Peng, Luyan Tian, Yaozong Chen, Jianyu Zhu, Min Gan
Summary: This study demonstrates that pyrite can effectively detoxify Cr(VI) as an electron donor in bioremediation, forming a functioning community dominated by electrochemically active bacteria.
Article
Microbiology
Ting Zhang, Houjin Zhang
Summary: Soil pollution is a significant environmental issue worldwide, and the use of microbial consortia for soil pollutant removal shows great promise. This review discusses the efficient removal mechanisms and corresponding microorganisms involved in the clean-up of soil pollutants using microbial consortia, as well as the use of chemical materials to enhance pollutant degradation efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianfeng Zhang, De Wang, Ruya Cao, Fuwei Sun, Jiaxing Li
Summary: In this study, a magnetic h-Fe3O4 @phos-PDA nanocomposite with excellent adsorption properties was successfully prepared. The nanocomposite showed high adsorption capacity for U(VI) and reduced the radiation intensity in uranium-contaminated soil, demonstrating its great engineering application potential.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Neha Sharma, Meeta Lavania, Vatsala Koul, Dhruva Prasad, Nitish Koduru, Amitabh Pandey, Rahul Raj, M. Suresh Kumar, Banwari Lal
Summary: This study successfully achieved tertiary recovery of crude oil through indigenous microbial consortia, controlled microbial growth and metabolism through optimizing the medium and estimating microbial metabolites, and demonstrated their suitability for field trials.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Soil Science
Shams Tabrez Khan
Summary: The advancement of omics-based approaches and next-generation sequencing has revealed the principles underlying the interaction between plants and the microbiome. Although challenging, it is becoming easier to relate individual taxa in a microbiome to their function. The knowledge of plant microbiome, especially the functional microbiome, has opened new avenues for formulating biofertilizers based on consortia of plant growth-promoting strains.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Li, Annapaola Giordano, Franco Ajmone-Marsan, Elio Padoan
Summary: Lead contamination is a significant health hazard, and reducing lead mobility and bioavailability through the addition of phosphorus-containing materials can be effective. However, the effectiveness varies depending on soil type and particle size, with particular attention needed on the impact of remediation activities on fine soil particles for the environment and human health.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lin Wang, Xi Zhang, Chenwang Tang, Pengcheng Li, Runtao Zhu, Jing Sun, Yunfeng Zhang, Hua Cui, Jiajia Ma, Xinyu Song, Weiwen Zhang, Xiang Gao, Xiaozhou Luo, Lingchong You, Ye Chen, Zhuojun Dai
Summary: The study presents a microbial swarmbot mediated spatial segregation method to assemble stable synthetic microbial consortia with flexibility and precision. This approach allows for the control over subpopulations, enabling modulation of division of labor and communication, which can serve as a foundation for various applications in synthetic biology.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baogang Zhang, Yi'na Li, Yangmei Fei, Yutong Cheng
Summary: This study demonstrates for the first time the potential of a Gram-positive bacterium, Lactococcus raffinolactis, in effectively reducing V(V) contamination. The reduction process involves both intracellular and extracellular mechanisms, with nitrite reductase playing a key role. The study also highlights the importance of oxidative stress tolerance and extracellular polymeric substances in V(V) bio-reduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhongli Wang, Baogang Zhang, Chao He, Jiaxin Shi, Mengxiong Wu, Jianhua Guo
Summary: Mixotrophic microbial V(V) reduction using acetate and elemental sulfur as joint electron donors can enhance V(V) removal performance, reduce organic dosage, and avoid excessive sulfate accumulation. Different techniques confirmed deposited vanadium (IV) as the main reduction product, and organic metabolites and sulfate-reducing bacteria played important roles in V(V) detoxification.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chao He, Baogang Zhang, Jianping Lu, Rui Qiu
Summary: This study demonstrates that mackinawite can successfully bioreduce V(V) in aquifer under anaerobic conditions. Biotic activity was identified as the major contribution to V(V) transformation.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinyue Shi, Chao He, Ya'nan Wang, Jianping Lu, Huaming Guo, Baogang Zhang
Summary: In this study, the concurrent removal of Cr(VI) and PCP was achieved under anaerobic conditions using ethanol as a co-metabolic substrate. Microbial communities played a vital role in the bioprocesses, with Acinetobacter, Spirochaeta, Pseudomonas, Azospira, and Longilinea identified as key species. Genes encoding proteins for Cr(VI) bio-reduction and PCP bio-degradation were upregulated, and cytochrome c and intracellular nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide were involved in the detoxification process. This research provides a promising bioremediation strategy for the simultaneous removal of Cr(VI) and PCP in aquifers.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuo Li, Fanxue Lin, Heshan Zheng, Yongjie Zheng, Baogang Zhang, Jun Ma, Jun Nan
Summary: In this study, a hybrid nanocomposite (Ag/Ti3C2@BiPO4) was synthesized and used for the activation of peroxydisulfate (PDS) to degrade pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) under microwave irradiation (MW). The results showed that the proposed system achieved high degradation and mineralization efficiencies for various PPCPs. The study also investigated the degradation mechanisms and the eco-toxicity effects of intermediate products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinxi He, Baogang Zhang, Ya'nan Wang, Siming Chen, Hailiang Dong
Summary: This study found that the presence of pyrrhotite can significantly enhance the bioreduction of vanadium(V), showing efficient reduction capability during the 210-day operation. Through the oxidation and reduction reactions of minerals, vanadium(V) was reduced to insoluble tetravalent vanadium, accompanied by a series of mineral transformations. This study provides new insights into the influence of pyrrhotite on vanadium(V) reduction and the dynamics of minerals in the process.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Liuliu Li, Wenyue Yan, Baogang Zhang, Han Zhang, Rongyue Geng, Sijia Sun, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This study demonstrates for the first time that pyrrhotite can successfully bioreduce toxic selenate under anaerobic conditions. Complete removal of selenate was achieved in a continuous column experiment using indigenous microbial consortium and pyrrhotite. The study also revealed the importance of hydrochemistry and hydrodynamics in the performance of selenate removal.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianping Lu, Baogang Zhang, Rongyue Geng, Guoxi Lian, Hailiang Dong
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful application of zerovalent iron (Fe(0)) for the biological reduction of uranium (VI) [U(VI)]. The experiments conducted in a continuous-flow biological column showed that Fe(0) supported U(VI) reduction achieved a maximum removal efficiency of 100% and a capacity of 46.4 +/- 0.52 g/(m(3).d). The longevity of Fe(0) was also significantly increased. Metagenomic analysis revealed the upregulation of genes involved in U(VI) reduction and Fe(II) oxidation. This research provides a promising remediation strategy for U(VI)-polluted aquifers.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wenyue Yan, Siming Chen, Min Li, Sitong Liu, Baogang Zhang
Summary: This study presents a novel approach for the synchronous bio-elimination of V(V) and NH4+-N in a S0-based autotrophic system. Through the construction of microbial genomes and the annotation of functional genes, symbiotic interactions involved in sulfur, nitrogen, and vanadium transformation were revealed, resulting in the efficient removal of V(V) and NH4+-N.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Baogang Zhang, Han Zhang, Jinxi He, Shungui Zhou, Hailiang Dong, Jorg Rinklebe, Yong Sik Ok
Summary: This review discusses the biogeochemical cycling of vanadium and its corresponding bioremediation strategies. The interactions between vanadium and microorganisms have attracted significant attention due to elevated environmental concentrations caused by human activities. The global distributions of vanadium in various environmental media are outlined, with a focus on its prevalence in Europe. The mechanisms underlying microbial vanadium reduction and bioremediation strategies are evaluated. There are still knowledge gaps in understanding the particulate speciation and environmental behaviors of vanadium, as well as the biogeochemical processes in marine environments. Future research challenges include the identification of vanadium hyperaccumulators and vanadium-reducing microbes, as well as field tests for bioremediation approaches.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Yangmei Fei, Baogang Zhang, Dandan Chen, Tongxu Liu, Hailiang Dong
Summary: This study confirmed the effectiveness of two denitrifying bacteria in reducing V(V) and provided molecular insights into the enzyme catalysis and electron transfer pathways involved in V(V) reduction. It advances understanding of the environmental biogeochemistry of vanadium and contributes to the development of sustainable bioremediation strategies.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiaxin Li, Baogang Zhang, Baoxia Dong, Ligang Feng
Summary: The excessive emission of CO2 from fossil fuel consumption has caused severe energy and environmental crises. The utilization of MOF-derived transition metal-based catalysts for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to CO has shown great potential. This mini-review provides an overview of the catalytic mechanism, various compositions, and challenges associated with MOF-derived transition metal-based catalysts for selective CO2RR to CO, aiming to guide the design and application of efficient catalysts.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shixiang Wang, Baogang Zhang, Yangmei Fei, Huan Liu, Yi Zhao, Huaming Guo
Summary: This study confirms the V(V) reduction capability of Streptomyces microflavus and explores the involved molecular mechanisms, providing new microbial resources for V(V) bioremediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiaxin Li, Sijia Sun, Yun Yang, Yunrong Dai, Baogang Zhang, Ligang Feng
Summary: The built-in electrophilic/nucleophilic domains promoted the favorable adsorption of urea molecules on the surface/interface of heterogeneous Ni/Ni2P for urea oxidation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jiaxin Li, Shuli Wang, Sijia Sun, Xiang Wu, Baogang Zhang, Ligang Feng
Summary: Urea electrooxidation is an important technology for environmental protection and energy regeneration. This review focuses on the recent advances of heterostructured Ni-based catalysts for urea electrolysis. The optimization of surface/interface structure can significantly improve the catalytic performance of Ni catalysts. Various engineering principles and categorizations of heterostructured catalysts are discussed in this review.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(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)