Article
Environmental Sciences
Temitope C. Ekundayo, Aboi Igwaran, Yinka D. Oluwafemi, Anthony Okoh
Summary: The study highlighted the significant performance of MCR research in public health and sustainable concern subjects, particularly in Environmental Sciences & Ecology, Engineering, Microbiology, Water Resources, Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology, Food Science & Technology. Research on biofilm-related thrusts was identified as a main research hotspot of MCR.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guan Wang, Yunqiang Yi, Lilin Huang, Jianle Wang, Zhanqiang Fang
Summary: Zeolites were used as fillers in a biological aerated filter (BAF) for simultaneous removal of norfloxacin, ammonium, and nitrate. Modified zeolites with HCl and HCl-CeCl3 demonstrated over 90% removal of norfloxacin within 240 minutes. The BAFs with modified zeolites also exhibited high removal efficiencies for COD, ammonium, and nitrate.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziyi Zhou, Wencheng Ma, Feiyu Li, Dan Zhong, Wenxuan Zhang, Luming Liu, Jingna Zhang, Yisong Zhu, Peng Su
Summary: This study evaluated the combined effects of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and NaClO in a drinking water distribution system (DWDS) and revealed the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) proliferation. Results showed that TetM gene was abundant in both the liquid phase and the biofilm, and total organic carbon (TOC) and temperature were significantly correlated with ARGs in the water phase. ARG abundance in the biofilm phase was correlated with extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Microbial community structure influenced the proliferation and spread of ARGs in the water phase. Antibiotic concentration influenced ARGs by affecting mobile genetic elements (MGEs).
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Congcong Li, Cheng Liu, Jiaqi Liu, Changlong Feng
Summary: This study investigated the temporal dynamics of microbial communities in Biological Activated Carbon (BAC) biofilms. The results showed that microbial diversity in BAC reached its peak after 2 years and declined thereafter. The composition of microbial communities exhibited significant temporal evolution, with deterministic processes gaining importance over time and competitive relationships becoming more prevalent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinsuo Lu, Hang Zhao, Zhiqiang Zhang, Feng Jin, Heliang Pang, Jing Yang, Xuan Wang, Rui Chen
Summary: This study verifies the effectiveness of using Fe (II) with PDS for the removal of microorganisms and sulfides in wastewater and the inhibition of biofilm activity in sewage systems. It provides a feasible and cost-effective strategy for sulfide and microbial control.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mengmeng Wang, Yafei Wang, Yingchun Li, Chenhao Wang, Shaoping Kuang, Peng Ren, Binghan Xie
Summary: In order to reduce the negative impact of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) on the environment, this study used iron-loaded biochar (Fe-LBH) as an activator in a persulfate (PDS) oxidation system to degrade tetracycline (TC), inactivate antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB), and remove ARGs. The Fe-LBH-PDS system showed efficient removal of TC (more than 85%) within 30 minutes, higher than the pristine biochar-PDS system (15.5%). In addition, it was found that Fe (II) and oxygen functional groups played important roles in the PDS activation process.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Na Li, Xing Li, Hui-Jin Zhang, Xiao-Yan Fan, Yuan-Kun Liu
Summary: This study investigated the dynamics of microbial communities and antibiotic resistance genes during biofilm formation on different types of pipes in a domestic hot water system. The study identified core taxa and potential pathogens in the biofilm community and revealed complex interactions between different microbial species. Additionally, the study highlighted the potential hosts of antibiotic resistance genes among both pathogens and nonpathogenic bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sophie E. Ayscough, Luke A. Clifton, Maximilian W. A. Skoda, Simon Titmuss
Summary: The attractive interaction between a cationic surfactant monolayer and vesicles incorporating anionic lipids drives the adsorption and deformation of the vesicles. Osmotic rupture of the vesicles results in a continuous lipid bilayer beneath the monolayer. This study is important for studying the structure of lipid bilayers with transmembrane proteins.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ana Rita Pereira, Manuel Simoes, Ines B. Gomes
Summary: Among emerging pollutants, parabens have gained attention due to their widespread presence in water sources globally. They are commonly used in personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and food, resulting in residues that are released into aquatic environments. The varying regulations on paraben use across different regions have led to diverse concentrations being observed worldwide. Although paraben concentrations in drinking water are typically low, their presence raises concerns for human health and environmental microbiota. The effects of paraben exposure on microbial communities, particularly biofilm colonizers, remain understudied.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marta Ribeiro, Ctia A. Sousa, Manuel Simoes
Summary: The review emphasizes the evolutionary path of siderophores, highlighting their potential in the design of advanced antimicrobial approaches and their role in treating diseases associated with iron overload and cancer.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ting Wei, Ziqi Wang, Ying Yang, Wanchen Xiang, Ying Liu, Beibei Wu, Xiaocai Cui, Bing Guo, Yun Zhou
Summary: A gravity flow self-supplying oxygen bio-enhanced granular activated carbon dynamic biofilm reactor (BhGAC-DBfR) was developed to treat greywater, achieving maximum removal efficiencies for various pollutants. Microbial communities varied significantly at different ratios and reactor positions. Most of the antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) accumulated in the biofilm and were closely associated with microbial communities. The BhGAC-DBfR can effectively block the environmental dissemination of ARGs during greywater treatment.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Adriana Aurelia Chis, Luca Liviu Rus, Claudiu Morgovan, Anca Maria Arseniu, Adina Frum, Andreea Loredana Vonica-Tincu, Felicia Gabriela Gligor, Maria Lucia Muresan, Carmen Maximiliana Dobrea
Summary: The effectiveness of antibiotics is severely impacted by antimicrobial resistance, with multidrug-resistant pathogens being a major public health concern. The main mechanisms by which bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics include altering drug targets, preventing drug entry into cells, efflux pumps, or drug inactivation. Understanding and predicting resistance patterns can lead to better selection of active antibiotics for treating multidrug-resistant infections.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueci Xing, Tong Li, Zhihao Bi, Peng Qi, Zesong Li, Haibo Wang, Lai Lyu, Yaowen Gao, Chun Hu
Summary: Fe/CAC treatment can effectively inhibit the growth of opportunistic pathogens and reduce the formation of disinfection by-products. The attached biofilms on Fe/CAC surface enhance microbial metabolic activity, improving the removal efficiency of organic matter. Additionally, EPS substances on Fe/CAC exhibit stronger viscosity and stability, reducing the release of microbial biomass and EPS substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francesca Di Pippo, Simona Crognale, Caterina Levantesi, Luca Vitanza, Maria Sighicelli, Loris Pietrelli, Stefania Di Vito, Stefano Amalfitano, Simona Rossetti
Summary: This study provides new insights into microbial diversity and biofilm structure on plastic microspheres in lake waters. The presence of eukaryotic core members and their relationship with biofilm-forming bacteria on plastic microspheres were investigated for the first time. The study also suggests that plastic microspheres may serve as potential vectors for the dispersal of harmful organisms and antibiotic resistance genes.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Mirjana Stevanovic, Thomas Boukeke-Lesplulier, Lukas Hupe, Jeff Hasty, Philip Bittihn, Daniel Schultz
Summary: Antibiotic treatments often fail to eliminate bacterial populations due to heterogeneity in how individual cells respond to the drug. In structured bacterial populations such as biofilms, bacterial metabolism and environmental transport processes lead to an emergent phenotypic structure and self-generated nutrient gradients toward the interior of the colony, which can affect cell growth, gene expression, and susceptibility to the drug.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lizhong Liu, Xueci Xing, Chun Hu, Haibo Wang
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lizhong Liu, Xueci Xing, Chun Hu, Haibo Wang
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fan Li, Lili Zhang, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing, Bing Yan, Yaowen Gao, Li Zhou
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lizhong Liu, Xueci Xing, Chun Hu, Haibo Wang, Lai Lyu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haibo Wang, Chun Hu, Yi Shen, Baoyou Shi, Dan Zhao, Xueci Xing
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xueci Xing, Tong Li, Zhihao Bi, Peng Qi, Zesong Li, Haibo Wang, Lai Lyu, Yaowen Gao, Chun Hu
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tong Li, Yaowen Gao, Lili Zhang, Xueci Xing, Xuan Huang, Fan Li, Yang Jin, Chun Hu
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueci Xing, Tong Li, Zhihao Bi, Peng Qi, Zesong Li, Haibo Wang, Lai Lyu, Yaowen Gao, Chun Hu
Summary: Fe/CAC treatment can effectively inhibit the growth of opportunistic pathogens and reduce the formation of disinfection by-products. The attached biofilms on Fe/CAC surface enhance microbial metabolic activity, improving the removal efficiency of organic matter. Additionally, EPS substances on Fe/CAC exhibit stronger viscosity and stability, reducing the release of microbial biomass and EPS substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xueci Xing, Tong Li, Zhihao Bi, Peng Qi, Zesong Li, Youyi Chen, Huishan Zhou, Haibo Wang, Gang Xu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Chun Hu
Summary: The increase of trace phosphate in drinking water distribution systems can significantly elevate the total microbial biomass and concentration of opportunistic pathogens, promoting the escape of microbes from corrosion products to bulk water. However, the concentration of disinfection by-products in DWDSs remains relatively stable due to a balance between EPS precursors contribution and biodegradation effect.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhihao Bi, Tong Li, Xueci Xing, Peng Qi, Zesong Li, Chun Hu, Xiaoran Xu, Zhimin Sun, Gang Xu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma
Summary: The use of copper-modified granular activated carbon initially improved the removal efficiency of organic matter in water treatment, but led to a sharp increase in certain indicators in the effluent over time, raising safety concerns.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yang Jin, Fan Li, Tong Li, Xueci Xing, Wenhong Fan, Lili Zhang, Chun Hu
Summary: The photocatalyst of layered structural BiOBr doped with sulfur (S-BiOBr) was synthesized using a facile hydrothermal method, showing excellent performance in the photocatalytic degradation of ciprofloxacin (CIP). The specific layered structure of S-BiOBr and the enhancement of the internal electric field facilitated lasting electron transfer, leading to the degradation of CIP.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tong Li, Lili Zhang, Yaowen Gao, Xueci Xing, Xiaohan Zhang, Fan Li, Chun Hu
Summary: In this study, the distinct adsorption behaviors of As(III), As(V), and Cr(VI) on the {110} facet of BiOBr were investigated theoretically and experimentally. The results showed that As(III) was adsorbed on the surface of BiOBr, while Cr(VI) and As(V) preferred to intercalate on the {110} facet. The direct electron transfer between surface As(III) and interlayer Cr(VI) under photoexcitation was found to accelerate the synergic removal of Cr(VI) and As(III).
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peng Qi, Tong Li, Chun Hu, Zesong Li, Zhihao Bi, Youyi Chen, Huishan Zhou, Ziliang Su, Xinjun Li, Xueci Xing, Chaoxiang Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of cast iron pipe corrosion on the formation of nitrogenous disinfection by-products (N-DBPs) in drinking water distribution systems (DWDSs). The results showed a significant increase in typical N-DBPs in the effluent of corroded DWDSs, along with higher levels of dissolved organic carbon, adenosine triphosphate, and iron particles. Corroded cast iron pipes altered the microbial community structure and metabolic functions in DWDSs, resulting in enhanced N-DBPs formation.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huabin Zeng, Yue Cheng, Xueci Xing, Tao Zhang, Xu Zhao
Summary: In this study, a coupled process using trace iron was developed to simultaneously activate the HSO3-/O2 system and PDS oxidation system, leading to accelerated generation of sulfate radical and hydroxyl radical for efficient phenol degradation. Density function theory revealed the role of a single electron shuttle in spatially separating the electron-donating activation and electron-accepting activation, avoiding mutual-annihilation of reactants. Furthermore, the in-situ generated electron shuttle was able to effectively inactivate chlorine-resistant pathogens and inhibit biofilm regrowth.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
