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Environmental Sciences
Shuangyin Zhang, Teng Fei, Yiyun Chen, Jiaxin Yang, Ran Qu, Jian Xu, Xiao Xiao, Xuejun Cheng, Zhongzheng Hu, Xuedong Zheng, Dengzhong Zhao
Summary: This study explored the detection of Cd-Pb coaccumulation in rice leaves using hyperspectral imaging. The optimal foliar positions for detecting Cd and Pb contamination were identified, and important wavelengths for detection were also identified. The results showed that diagnostic accuracies varied based on the different foliar positions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Akram Rahbari, Hamideh Fatemi, Behrooz Esmaiel Pour, Muhammad Rizwan, Ali-Ashraf Soltani
Summary: The study demonstrates that microbial strains from the genus Pseudomonas can help alleviate the harmful effects of lead contamination on plants, promoting plant growth and resistance. These microbes not only reduce the concentration of lead in plant tissues but also enhance soil respiration, indicating potential for soil remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Samane Sanaei, Majid Sadeghinia, Heidar Meftahizade, Ahmad Fatahi Ardakani, Mansour Ghorbanpour
Summary: Phytoremediation using the local landrace Saravan and Indian guar variety HGS-867 showed significant effects of Pb and Cd concentrations on plant growth, yield, and phytoremediation assessment. Cajanus cajan L. was found to be an effective accumulator of toxic metals in contaminated soils based on TF, BCF, and BAC measurements.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Kyunghee Han, Min Jae Ju, Dong Hyun Kim, Yoon-Hyeong Choi
Summary: This study investigated the association of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury with pterygium. The results suggest that environmental exposures to lead and mercury may be related to the development of pterygium in Korean general adults.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Hong-sheng Wu, Guang-yao Yang, Jun Ding, Wei Tian, Yun-cheng Wu, Ming-chun Di, Ya-jun Duan, Yan-hui Li, Zheng Liu, Ying-cheng Feng, Zhen-wei Li, Yu Liu, Jia-yin Zhao, Meng-meng Wang, Na Wang, Ni Ni, Zheng-jun Shan
Summary: Soil heavy metals pose an increased risk to the environment and food. Studies have focused on plant strategies for survival, such as controlling water level and reducing oxidative stress. The effects of chromium and lead on the growth and distribution of pea seedlings were examined, revealing new toxic mechanisms and a better understanding of their toxicity.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Gerardo Alvarez-Rivera, Aurora Sanz, Alejandro Cifuentes, Elena Ibanez, Timothy Paape, M. Mercedes Lucas, Jose J. Pueyo
Summary: This study investigates the secondary metabolic changes in response to mercury stress in Medicago truncatula. The results suggest that the synthesis and glycosylation processes of flavonoids play important roles in the tolerance to mercury stress. The accumulation of flavonoids and specific glycosylation patterns are associated with mercury tolerance in different plant varieties.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rashid Jawad, Aamir Nawaz, Shaghef Ejaz, Sajid Ali, Muhammad Shahzad Saleem, Hafiz Mohkum Hammad
Summary: Sewage water (SW) causes heavy metal accumulation in soil, particularly lead contamination, which affects plant growth and produce quality. Pot experiments were conducted to study the effects of zeolite soil amendment on tomato plants grown with SW irrigation. Results showed that the application of 0.75% zeolite improved plant growth attributes and decreased lead accumulation compared to SW-irrigated plants. Zeolite treatment also increased chlorophyll content and physiological traits in the plants. This study highlights the potential of zeolite as a soil amendment to mitigate the negative effects of SW irrigation on crop growth and metal accumulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Keyang Zheng, Zhijun Zeng, Qianwen Tian, Jintao Huang, Qi Zhong, Xia Huo
Summary: Heavy metals pose a serious public health problem due to their wide presence in daily life and contamination of the environment. Children are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of heavy metal exposure on immune function compared to adults. This review summarizes epidemiological studies on the impact of heavy metal exposure on childhood immune function, focusing on the effects of six heavy metals on different components of the immune system. The review finds that heavy metal exposure, particularly to lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury, impairs immune responses in children and increases the risk of immune-related diseases.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zarina Bagova, Gaukhar Turebekova, Guldana Shaimerdenova, Raikhan Sarkulakova
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of literature and patent research on the processing of lead-containing slags and their impact on life. It addresses a common problem in countries with industrial metallurgy. The systematic organization of available information will be valuable for those working on lead-containing slag processing. Additionally, the article presents data on the effects of lead and lead-containing compounds on human life and the environment.
REVIEWS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Camille Ferreira Maia, Breno Ricardo Serrao da Silva, Bruno Lemos Batista, Andrzej Bajguz, Allan Klynger da Silva Lobato
Summary: The application of 24-epibrassinolide (EBR) can alleviate the damage caused by lead (Pb) stress in tomato plants. EBR enhances root and leaf structures, improves the functioning of photosynthetic apparatus, and increases biomass accumulation. Moreover, EBR increases antioxidant enzyme activity, improves photosynthetic pigments and electron transport rate, and enhances photosynthesis. These findings are important for understanding and improving the response of plants to pollutant stress.
Article
Forestry
Yanglong Li, Chaoqun Wang, Chaowu Yan, Shaowen Liu, Xiangteng Chen, Mansheng Zeng, Yuhong Dong, Ruzhen Jiao
Summary: Phytoremediation using woody plants is an effective method to reduce heavy metal concentrations in soils, but its efficiency varies depending on plant species and soil conditions. This study analyzed the heavy metal accumulation characteristics of dominant woody plants in iron and lead-zinc tailing areas to evaluate their potential for remediation. The results showed elevated levels of Cd, As, Ni, Mn, and Cr in most plants, with varying distribution patterns among different elements. Negative correlations were found between available phosphorus and Pb, Cd, and Zn in heavily polluted soils, as well as between readily available potassium and Pb, Zn, and Ni in plant roots. Some woody plant species, such as slash pine, indian azalea, oriental white oak, beautiful sweetgum, and paulownia, were identified as having high remediation potential for specific heavy metals and can be used in phytoremediation in the studied tailing areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ningke Yang, Hongbin Wang, Haijuan Wang, Zhongzhen Wang, Jiakang Ran, Siyu Guo, Yu Peng
Summary: This study identified maize varieties suitable for soil remediation and safe production, as well as varieties with low metal accumulation for remediation. It also noted the presence of maize varieties with food safety risks in sites polluted with toxic metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xing Gong, Michael P. Short, Thierry Auger, Evangelia Charalampopoulou, Konstantina Lambrinou
Summary: This article presents a comprehensive review of the environmental degradation of materials in contact with liquid lead and lead-bismuth eutectic, focusing on the mechanisms and factors affecting liquid metal corrosion and liquid metal embrittlement. It also addresses the most promising approaches to mitigate these effects and provides an outlook for future work in this field.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Arpassorn Threepanich, Pornsawai Praipipat
Summary: Lead removal is crucial due to its toxic effects on aquatic organisms and human health. Lemon peel-doped iron (III) oxide-hydroxide materials showed high lead removal efficiencies, with LPFB demonstrating the highest potential for lead adsorption at 100%. The adsorption kinetics of all materials followed a Pseudo-second order model, indicating the effectiveness of the doping metal oxide in improving material efficiencies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiang Gu, Xiaotong Han, Yixuan Han, Wenlei Luo, Muhua Feng, Di Xu, Peng Xing, Qinglong L. Wu
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations, sources, and ecological risks of heavy metals in Lake Fuxian sediments over the past 100 years. The findings showed changes in correlations between heavy metals due to lithogenic and anthropogenic influences. It was found that lithogenic sources mainly contributed to some metals while anthropogenic activities affected others.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
