Article
Environmental Sciences
Gina M. Coelho, Ann G. Slaughter, Ruixue Liu, Michel C. Boufadel, Victoria Broje
Summary: The research aims to develop a new field kit, the Dispersibility Assessment Kit (DAK), to help spill response personnel assess the dispersibility of oil slicks under actual environmental conditions, aiming to improve the accuracy and efficiency of spill response decision-making.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Sunday Okeke, Charles Obinwanne Okoye, Timothy Prince Chidike Ezeorba, Guanghua Mao, Yao Chen, Hai Xu, Chang Song, Weiwei Feng, Xiangyang Wu
Summary: This article discusses the characteristics, origin, ecotoxicology, health impact, and responses to marine oil spills. Various biological techniques for remediation and dispersant treatment are described, with a focus on the use of green surfactants and their advancements. The article also explores the obstacles and measures that need to be taken, as well as the potential for the development of existing treatment technologies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Adewale Giwa, Bushra Chalermthai, Bismah Shaikh, Hanifa Taher
Summary: Green dispersants are made from renewable materials, non-volatile compounds, or naturally available solvents. This review discusses the effectiveness of different types of green dispersants, including protein isolates and hydrolysates, biosurfactants, vegetable-based oils, and green solvents. The challenges and opportunities associated with these dispersants are also explained. The effectiveness of these dispersants varies depending on oil type, dispersant hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity, and seawater conditions. However, their relatively low toxicity and desirable physico-chemical properties make them potentially eco-friendly and effective dispersants for future oil spill response.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Deborah P. French-McCay, Hilary Robinson, Michael Bock, Deborah Crowley, Paul Schuler, Jill J. Rowe
Summary: This study examines the effectiveness of subsea dispersant injection (SSDI) during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and evaluates the potential alternatives if dispersants were not used or used more aggressively. The results show that the actual use of SSDI reduced risk to varying degrees, but more effective use of dispersants could have significantly reduced exposures and relative risks across the ecosystem.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinping Yu, Zhixin Qi, Deqi Xiong, Yaya An, Huan Gao, Miao Yang, Ziyue Liu
Summary: The fate of spilled oil in the presence of microplastics (MPs) in the sea was investigated through laboratory experiments simulating actual sea conditions. The study found that increasing mixing energy promoted oil dispersion, while the application of chemical dispersant led to an increase in the quantity and size of sunken MPs-oil-dispersant agglomerates (MODA). The presence of MPs inhibited oil dispersion by increasing the oil-water interfacial tension.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiwen Zhu, Francois Merlin, Min Yang, Kenneth Lee, Bing Chen, Bo Liu, Yiqi Cao, Xing Song, Xudong Ye, Qingqi K. Li, Charles W. Greer, Michel C. Boufadel, Lisa Isaacman, Baiyu Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes recent research findings on the application of dispersants at the surface and in the deep sea, the fate and transportation of naturally and chemically dispersed oil, and the use of dispersants in the Arctic and ice-covered waters. Future perspectives are provided to identify research gaps and assist in the development of science-based guidelines and protocols for dispersant application.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Min Yang, Baiyu Zhang, Yifu Chen, Xiaying Xin, Kenneth Lee, Bing Chen
Summary: This study found that the presence of microplastics can affect the oil dispersion efficiency in oceans under certain conditions, indicating the impact of the coexistence of oil and microplastics on marine ecosystems. Additionally, machine learning techniques can be applied to predict how microplastics affect the oil dispersion process.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xing Song, Baiyu Zhang, Yiqi Cao, Bo Liu, Bing Chen
Summary: This study investigated the role of shrimp-waste-based dispersant (SWD) in the biodegradation of dispersed oil. Through metagenomic sequencing and molecular docking analysis, it was found that SWD has enzymatic activities to degrade dispersed oil, and it has low toxicity and high bioactivity. These findings confirm that purified SWD is an effective and sustainable marine oil spill treating agent.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tanmoy Das, Floris Goerlandt
Summary: This article proposes a method for ranking oil response technologies in Arctic oil spill risk assessment and preparedness planning. By considering factors such as ice covered sea areas, cold weather, and spill volume, the proposed model efficiently selects the best available technique using preference learning based Bayesian inference modeling. This model is suitable for strategic risk assessments in marine pollution preparedness and response planning.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesse Ross, David Hollander, Susan Saupe, Adrian B. Burd, Sherryl Gilbert, Antonietta Quigg
Summary: Marine snow formation and MOSSFA events are natural processes that can significantly impact the fate of spilled oil in the ocean. Improving understanding of these processes and developing scientific tools to support oil spill planning and assessment are crucial for enhancing decision-making and ecological trade-offs.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Saeed Mohammadiun, Guangji Hu, Abdorreza Alavi Gharahbagh, Jianbing Li
Summary: This study developed decision-support models for selecting suitable oil spill response methods using regression-based machine learning techniques. Fuzzy decision tree models and Gaussian process regression performed the best in terms of prediction accuracy, and the use of Bayesian regularization algorithm improved the performance of artificial neural networks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Marine
Xiaomei Zhong, Haibo Niu, Pu Li, Yongsheng Wu, Lei Liu
Summary: This review introduces the seriousness of oil spills in marine environments and the key factors in oil spill modeling. The authors conducted in-depth research on the environmental factors that affect OMA formation and transport, and pointed out the existing gaps and challenges in current research.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Masooma Nazar, Mansoor Ul Hassan Shah, Wan Zaireen Nisa Yahya, Masahiro Goto, Muhammad Moniruzzaman
Summary: The study investigated the properties of an oil spill dispersant composed of Tween 80 and surface-active ionic liquid, as well as its dispersing effectiveness in simulated seawater. A synergistic interaction was observed between the two components, leading to improved dispersal efficiency at specific ratios.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pu Li, Zhenhua Lu, Shichun Zou, Lihua Yang
Summary: Photodegradation plays a significant role in marine oil spill behavior, but is often neglected in current models, leading to inaccurate predictions. In this study, we conducted laboratory simulations to examine the factors influencing marine oil spill photodegradation. We found that temperature and irradiance were critical factors, and we developed a new model that incorporates these factors to improve the accuracy of simulations for marine oil spill photodegradation, thereby enhancing oil spill management strategies.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Marine
Naznin Sultana Daisy, Mohammad Hesam Hafezi, Lei Liu, Kenneth Lee
Summary: The response to marine oil spills in Canada faces various challenges, including the limitations of oil decanting technologies, time-consuming approval processes, and inadequate planning standards. This study comprehensively reviews the current Canadian oil spill response system and identifies gaps in regulations and technological barriers. Furthermore, it compares the practices in the United States and selected European countries to provide insights for improving Canada's oil spill regulations and practices.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haoshuai Li, Long Meng, Tiantian Shen, Jianrui Zhang, Mutai Bao, Peiyan Sun
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haoshuai Li, Xiaohong Zhuang, Mutai Bao
Article
Energy & Fuels
Peiyan Sun, Kaiwen Bao, Haoshuai Li, Fujuan Li, Xinping Wang, Lixin Cao, Guangmei Li, Qing Zhou, Hongxia Tang, Mutai Bao
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lanmei Zhao, Congcong Zhang, Haoshuai Li, Mutai Bao, Peiyan Sun
BIOPROCESS AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Haoshuai Li, Mutai Bao, Yang Li, Lanmei Zhao, Thomas King, Ying Xie
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haoshuai Li, Yang Li, Mutai Bao, Shudong Li
Summary: The study evaluated the potential use of solid inoculants of LZ-2 bacteria to enhance the degradation rate of crude oil. Results showed that under optimal conditions, LZ-2 solid inoculants could effectively degrade both saturate and aromatic hydrocarbons in crude oil.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xianghui Kong, Ranran Dong, Thomas King, Feifei Chen, Haoshuai Li
Summary: This study evaluated the potential and diversity of the bacterium Bacillus sp. PAH-2 in degrading polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) present in marine environments. The results demonstrated that PAH-2 showed high degradation rates against specific PAHs such as Benzo (a) anthracene (BaA), Pyrene (Pyr), and Benzo (a) pyrene (BaP). The study also highlighted the ability of PAH-2 to degrade substances with poor molecular structure stability and the potential application of PAH-2 in degrading PAHs in crude oil.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fengshu Li, Xin Hu, Liying Qin, Haoshuai Li, Yan Yang, Xiuli Zhang, Jinren Lu, Yiming Li, Mutai Bao
Summary: A novel EPS was isolated from Bacillus sp. QDR3-1 and its structure and repair ability against UVR-mediated cell damage were studied. The results showed that EPS-M1 had good biocompatibility and could mitigate UVR-mediated cell damage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fengshu Li, Xin Hu, Jia Li, Xiaojun Sun, Chengyi Luo, Xiuli Zhang, Haoshuai Li, Jinren Lu, Yiming Li, Mutai Bao
Summary: Rhodococcus bacteria have been found to produce exopolysaccharides (EPS) and a novel EPS, named QEPS, was extracted from Rhodococcus qingshengii QDR4-2 in this study. QEPS showed potential as a bioemulsifier and antioxidant with applications in health, food, and pharmaceutical industries, with its structure, monosaccharide composition, and thermal properties analyzed.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Ruichen Cao, Haibo Chen, Haoshuai Li, Hongrui Fu, Yuzhe Wang, Mutai Bao, Wenhao Tuo, Xianqing Lv
Summary: In this study, a model is developed to investigate the sinking characteristics of oil with and without the effect of dispersant treatment. The model results show that the addition of dispersants can significantly increase the amount of sunken oil, with the effect of dispersants being enhanced by wave action.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haoshuai Li, Hu Sun, Xinping Wang, Fujuan Li, Lixin Cao, Yang Li, Ranran Dong, Yuxiang Sun, Peiyan Sun, Mutai Bao
Summary: In this study, a static release experiment was conducted to evaluate the temporal and spatial variation of petroleum hydrocarbons and microbial communities. The results showed that C1 phenanthrene (C1-P) can be used as an evaluation index for different crude oils and their release trends were similar. The release of C1-P was significantly higher in crude oil with higher C1-P content. After 72 hours, crude oil with lower viscosity showed a more obvious release of C1-P. The abundance of bacterial phyla increased more in crude oil with lower viscosity and higher viscosity. Additionally, partial replacement of microbial species was observed in both water columns and sediments. This research provides insights into the migration and transformation of petroleum hydrocarbons from oil pollution sediments and the interaction between extreme weather events and human activities.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fengshu Li, Xin Hu, Xiaojun Sun, Haoshuai Li, Jinren Lu, Yiming Li, Mutai Bao
Summary: This study investigated the acid pH exopolysaccharide (AC-EPS) and alkaline pH exopolysaccharide (AL-EPS) produced by A. australica QD under different pH conditions. AC-EPS and AL-EPS showed differences in carbohydrate content, molecular weight, and structure. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed different degradation temperatures for AC-EPS and AL-EPS. AC-EPS exhibited better rheological properties and emulsifying capabilities, while AL-EPS had superior antioxidant activities.
GLYCOCONJUGATE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Xinyan Sang, Qi Miao, Mutai Bao, Haoshuai Li, Dong Yan, Peiyan Sun
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dong Yan, Long Meng, Haoshuai Li, Tianwen Song, Peiyan Su, Mutai Bao, Ximing Li
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)