Article
Ecology
Naima Iram, Damien T. Maher, Catherine E. Lovelock, Tallis Baker, Charles Cadier, Maria F. Adame
Summary: Coastal wetland restoration is a significant activity for achieving greenhouse gas reduction targets, improving water quality, and reaching sustainable development goals. This study in subtropical Queensland, Australia, measured carbon abatement and nitrogen removal potential in restored coastal wetlands. The results showed that tree growth, soil accumulation, and reduced fertilization led to positive carbon abatement, even considering increased methane emissions and enhanced denitrification levels.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Morten Lykkegaard Christensen, Anne Hojmark Jakobsen, Cecilie Sofie Kragelund Hansen, Mads Skovbjerg, Rikke Bruun Munk Andersen, Mette Dam Jensen, Kim Sundmark
Summary: This article describes a wastewater treatment plant designed to focus equally on energy production, water quality, and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases. The plant utilizes a disk filter to remove carbon during primary treatment, followed by hydrolysis and centrifugation to produce a hydrolysate centrate that can be used for secondary wastewater treatment or biogas production.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tanya Valkova, Vanessa Parravicini, Ernis Saracevic, Joseph Tauber, Karl Svardal, Jorg Krampe
Summary: N2O emissions in activated sludge tanks are mainly influenced by the activity of nitrifying bacteria and the efficiency of heterotrophic denitrification. Low-loaded plants achieving high nitrogen removal exhibit lower N2O emission intensity. The regression analysis shows a negative linear correlation between the N2O emission factor and the total nitrogen removal degree of the plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Pytlak, Anna Szafranek-Nakonieczna, Weronika Goraj, Izabela Sniezynska, Aleksandra Krazala, Artur Banach, Ivica Ristovic, Miroslaw Slowakiewicz, Zofia Stepniewska
Summary: Changes in the energy market are causing a projected reduction in lignite excavation in the near future. The flooding of lignite mines left abandoned can potentially release greenhouse gases, which is a growing environmental concern. Research has shown that different types of lignite have varying greenhouse gas emissions, with lignite with shorter existence emitting the lowest amount of gases with global warming potential.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Madison K. Flint, Jonathan B. Martin, Tatiana Summerall, Adrian Barry-Sosa, Brent C. Christner
Summary: The presence of anthropogenic reactive nitrogen species in the environment may lead to an increase in atmospheric nitrous oxide concentrations, contributing to global warming and ozone depletion. The cycling of N2O in karst aquifers is complex and influenced by factors such as dissolved organic carbon and dissolved oxygen concentrations, as well as the residence time for nitrogen processing in the subsurface.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Weiyi Tang, Amal Jayakumar, Xin Sun, John C. Tracey, Julia Carroll, Elizabeth Wallace, Jenna A. Lee, Levy Nathan, Bess Ward
Summary: The study found that N2O consumption rates are high in the seasonally anoxic environment of Chesapeake Bay, but generally undetectable in oxygenated waters. However, when the oxygen concentration was reduced in oxygenated samples, N2O consumption rates increased significantly, indicating the potential for N2O consumption in oxygenated environments. These new observations provide insights into N2O cycling processes and can be used to improve the modeling of N2O flux in estuaries.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Xin Rao, Chang-An Liu, Jian-Wei Tang, Yu Nie, Ming-Yue Liang, Wei-Jun Shen, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: Rubber plantations cover a vast area globally, and introducing leguminous shrubs can help reduce CO2 and CH4 emissions while increasing N2O emissions, ultimately improving soil environments. As trees in rubber plantations age, there is a significant decrease in annual emissions of CO2, N2O, and CH4, with rubber-leguminous shrub systems showing potential for enhancing soil organic carbon sequestration.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fei Liu, Qing Zhu, Yongwu Wang, Xiaoming Lai, Kaihua Liao, Changqiang Guo
Summary: This study investigated the storages and leaching losses of soil water dissolved CO2 and N2O on tea garden and bamboo forest hillslopes. The results showed that the storage and leaching flux of dissolved CO2 and N2O varied on different hillslopes, mainly influenced by temperature, precipitation, and fertilization.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aman Shrestha, Tek Narayan Bhattarai, Swastik Ghimire, Bandita Mainali, Helen Treichel, Shukra Raj Paudel
Summary: This paper estimates greenhouse gas emissions from domestic wastewater in Nepal using Python programming, and suggests that hybrid constructed wetlands and a combined anaerobic and aerobic system with biogas recovery for energy generation are the best options for reducing emissions.
Article
Soil Science
Hollie E. Emery, John H. Angell, Akaash Tawade, Robinson W. Fulweiler
Summary: Coastal wetlands exhibit different emission patterns of CO2, CH4, and N2O following tidal inundation and rainfall, and accurately predicting carbon and nitrogen cycling in salt marshes requires considering pulse responses and baseline gas flux rates.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shentan Liu, Hongpu Xue, Mixue Wang, Xiaojuan Feng, Hyung-Sool Lee
Summary: This study evaluates the use of constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells (CW-MFC) as a sustainable solution for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The results show that carbon fiber felt (CFF) exhibits the lowest methane and nitrous oxide emissions among the selected cathode materials. Adjusting the influent pH from acidic to alkaline also reduces GHG emissions. However, the addition of nickel inhibits GHG emissions but decreases electricity generation. Additionally, a low carbon-to-nitrogen ratio reduces methane emissions, while a high ratio effectively inhibits nitrous oxide emissions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haijun Feng, Wen Qin, Guangwu Hu, Huijing Wang
Summary: In this study, intelligent predictions of nitrous oxide capture in designable ionic liquids were proposed based on machine learning methods. The performance of various models, including linear regression, voting, and a two-layer feed-forward neural network, was evaluated. The two-layer feed-forward neural network model showed the most accurate prediction and can be considered as a promising model for the prediction of N2O solubility in ILs.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Lars Olof Bjorn, Beth A. Middleton, Mateja Germ, Alenka Gaberscik
Summary: Aquatic plants have various mechanisms to acquire molecular oxygen and carbon dioxide. They adapt to their environment through structures like aerenchyma and root structures to facilitate gas exchange. These adaptations not only help with gas acquisition but also have implications for global warming.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Khushboo Gupta, Raushan Kumar, Kushal Kumar Baruah, Samarendra Hazarika, Susmita Karmakar, Nirmali Bordoloi
Summary: Agricultural soil, especially rice paddies, play a significant role in emitting greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide. Understanding the mechanisms and factors influencing the production and release of these gases is crucial in developing strategies to reduce emissions and mitigate global climate change impacts.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Gislaine Silva Pereira, Graciele Angnes, Julio Cezar Franchini, Junior Melo Damian, Carlos Eduardo Pellegrino Cerri, Caroline Honorato Rocha, Rayane Vendrame da Silva, Esmael Lopes dos Santos, Joao Tavares Filho
Summary: The study investigated N2O emissions in different cropping systems in Brazil, finding that seasonal water availability influences N2O fluxes in all five systems. The application of nitrogen increased daily N2O fluxes in cropland and integrated crop-forest systems, but the cumulative N2O emissions in the second season were lower than in the first season.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Yinghui Jiang, Guoyu Yin, Ye Li, Lijun Hou, Min Liu, Cheng Chen, Dongsheng Zheng, Han Wu, Dengzhou Gao, Yanling Zheng, Ping Han
Summary: The study investigates the effects of salinity on nitrogen transformation processes and N2O emission rates. The results show that saltwater incursion can increase the contribution of heterotrophic denitrification to N2O emission, and under high salinity, nitrification-coupled denitrification becomes the dominant pathway of N2O emission.
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dongsheng Zheng, Guoyu Yin, Min Liu, Lijun Hou, Yi Yang, Xinran Liu, Yinghui Jiang, Cheng Chen, Han Wu
Summary: This study investigated the temporal and spatial patterns of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in estuarine environments in China and their relationships with environmental constraints using metagenomics. The results showed that ARG abundance, richness, and diversity were higher in the dry season and increased with latitude. Human activities and climatic variables were identified as the most important factors influencing the prevalence of ARGs, with temperature being the most significant climate variable. The findings suggest that ARG dynamics in estuarine environments are co-driven by anthropogenic activities and climate.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Li Wu, Zhirui An, Jie Zhou, Feiyang Chen, Bolin Liu, Lin Qi, Guoyu Yin, Hongpo Dong, Min Liu, Lijun Hou, Yanling Zheng
Summary: This study reveals the effects of acidification on nitrogen removal processes in estuarine and coastal waters. It shows that denitrification rates decrease while anammox process rates increase under acidified conditions. The study also finds that acidic conditions lead to increased nitrous oxide emissions and altered microbial communities in sediment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Zongxiao Zhang, Ping Han, Yanling Zheng, Shuo Jiao, Hongpo Dong, Xia Liang, Dengzhou Gao, Yuhui Niu, Guoyu Yin, Min Liu, Lijun Hou
Summary: Bacteria play a crucial role in regulating the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles in estuarine intertidal wetlands. This study analyzed the variations in the bacterial community structure, assembly processes, and ecological functions in China's estuarine intertidal wetlands. The results showed significant seasonal variations in the bacterial community, with dispersion limitation identified as a critical factor affecting community assembly. The functional bacterial community structure exhibited a more pronounced latitudinal change than seasonal variability.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bolin Liu, Lijun Hou, Yanling Zheng, Zongxiao Zhang, Xiufeng Tang, Tieqiang Mao, Jinzhou Du, Qianqian Bi, Hongpo Dong, Guoyu Yin, Ping Han, Xia Liang, Min Liu
Summary: The study reveals that the rate of dark carbon fixation in intertidal sediments is closely related to the availability of reductive substrates and the sulfide content in sediments. Bacteria harboring the cbbM gene play a dominant role in dark carbon fixation, primarily belonging to the Burkholderia genus. Furthermore, these chemoautotrophic microorganisms may play important roles in the coupled carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles.
Article
Soil Science
Zhirui An, Yanling Zheng, Lijun Hou, Dengzhou Gao, Feiyang Chen, Jie Zhou, Bolin Liu, Li Wu, Lin Qi, Guoyu Yin, Min Liu
Summary: This study reveals the effects of crab bioturbation on N2O emissions in coastal wetlands and their underlying molecular mechanisms. The presence of crabs significantly increases N2O emissions, positively correlated with the intensity of crab bioturbation. Hydroxylamine oxidation and bacterial denitrification are the dominant pathways for N2O production, and changes in microbial communities may drive the increase in N2O emissions in crab-disturbed habitats.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cheng Chen, Jiongyu Pan, Shuxin Xiao, Jiayi Wang, Xiaoluo Gong, Guoyu Yin, Lijun Hou, Min Liu, Yanling Zheng
Summary: Both traditional petroleum-based and emerging biodegradable microplastics promote N2O production in sediment, but the pathways vary. Biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) microplastics have a greater promotion of N2O production compared to petroleum-based polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyethylene (PE), with PLA promoting it through nitrifier nitrification and heterotrophic denitrification, PE through nitrifier denitrification and heterotrophic denitrification, and PVC through nitrifier nitrification. Different nitrogen cycling microbes' response to microplastics leads to the differences in N2O increase pathways, with nitrifying bacteria significantly enriched in all microplastic treatments, while part of denitrifying bacteria significantly enriched in treatments containing PLA and PE microplastics.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cheng Chen, Ye Li, Guoyu Yin, Lijun Hou, Min Liu, Yinghui Jiang, Dongsheng Zheng, Han Wu, Yanling Zheng, Dongyao Sun
Summary: This study investigated the impacts of sulfamethoxazole on N2O production pathways in estuarine sediments using N-15-O-18 labeling technique and molecular methods. The results showed that sulfamethoxazole promoted the contribution of nitrifier denitrification to total N2O production. Furthermore, different concentrations of sulfamethoxazole had varying effects on the dominance of nitrification denitrification, heterotrophic denitrification, and nitrifier nitrification in N2O production.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Shuntao Chen, Dengzhou Gao, Jinbo Zhang, Yanling Zheng, Xiaofei Li, Hongpo Dong, Guoyu Yin, Ping Han, Xia Liang, Min Liu, Christoph Mueller, Lijun Hou
Summary: This study investigated the spatial changes in gross nitrogen transformation rates and related functional gene abundances in the intertidal zone of the Yangtze Estuary. The results suggest that gross nitrogen transformation rates vary significantly in estuarine and intertidal wetlands, with higher rates observed in freshwater and low-salinity areas. Sedimentary total organic carbon, nitrite, ferrous iron, and microbial functional gene abundances jointly mediate the gross nitrogen transformations. This research provides a better understanding of nitrogen cycling and management strategies in estuarine and coastal environments.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ye Li, Ye Huang, Lina Yuan, Yue He, Guoyu Yin, Tianhao He, Erkai He, Fangfang Ding, Haibin Xia, Haoran Xu, Min Liu, Shu Tao
Summary: The deposition of PAHs has significant impacts on Earth's surface system and human health. However, the understanding of PAHs' deposition in highly urbanized areas is limited due to data limitations and low resolution of current models. This research establishes a deposition map of PAHs in Shanghai, China, with a resolution of 2 x 2 km. The results show that the downtown area of Shanghai has the highest PAHs deposition, which is 4.3 times higher than that in the outlying areas. Wet deposition dominates in Shanghai, accounting for 77% of the area and 62% of the total deposition. The deposition of PAHs follows a seasonal trend of summer>fall>spring>winter, similar to rainfall patterns. Built-up land and human activities are identified as key driving factors of PAHs' deposition in Shanghai.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Feiyang Chen, Yuhui Niu, Zhirui An, Li Wu, Jie Zhou, Lin Qi, Guoyu Yin, Hongpo Dong, Xiaofei Li, Dengzhou Gao, Min Liu, Yanling Zheng, Lijun Hou
Summary: Tidal-induced shifts of n-DAMO activity and associated contribution to mitigating CH4 in intertidal wetlands were studied. The study found that the wetting-drying events caused by tidal cycling had significant effects on the abundance and activity of n-DAMO microbial communities. The presence of n-DAMO bacteria and archaea and their higher biodiversity under reflooded conditions were also observed. Structural equation modeling and correlation analysis indicated that n-DAMO activity was influenced by microbial abundance, substrate availability, and salt accumulation in sediment. This study provides valuable insights into accurately estimating CH4 emissions from intertidal wetlands under different tidal scenarios.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dongsheng Zheng, Guoyu Yin, Min Liu, Lijun Hou, Yi Yang, Thomas P. Van Boeckel, Yanling Zheng, Ye Li
Summary: This study conducted a global analysis of soil samples and found that agricultural habitats had higher abundance of soil antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). The soil ARGs were mainly carried by clinical pathogens and gut microbes, and their abundance was influenced by climatic and anthropogenic factors. By creating a global map of soil ARG abundance, the study identified hot spots of soil antibiotic resistance in India, East Asia, Western Europe, and the United States, highlighting the health threats posed by clinical pathogens carrying ARGs and providing important information for global control of soil antibiotic resistance.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shuntao Chen, Dengzhou Gao, Xiaofei Li, Dongyao Sun, Yanling Zheng, Hongpo Dong, Xia Liang, Guoyu Yin, Ping Han, Min Liu, Lijun Hou
Summary: This study assessed the potential activity of nitrate and ferric iron reduction and microbial diversity in coastal wetlands of China. The results showed higher activity in subtropical regions compared to temperate regions, with sediment characteristics and geographical factors having an indirect effect on the process.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lin Qi, Yanling Zheng, Lijun Hou, Bolin Liu, Jie Zhou, Zhirui An, Li Wu, Feiyang Chen, Zhuke Lin, Guoyu Yin, Hongpo Dong, Xiaofei Li, Xia Liang, Min Liu
Summary: The study investigates the effect of temperature on the activity of chemoautotrophs in estuarine and coastal waters. The findings show that the response of dark carbon fixation (DCF) to temperature varies, with offshore sites being more vulnerable to global warming. The study also reveals the dominant pathways of chemoautotrophic carbon fixation in different areas, highlighting the importance of incorporating DCF thermal response into biogeochemical models.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(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)
