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Environmental Sciences
Chijioke Olisah, Adedapo O. Adeola, Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Kovo G. Akpomie, Jeanet Conradie, Kayode A. Adegoke, Kabir O. Oyedotun, Joshua O. Ighalo, James F. Amaku
Summary: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemicals that remain in the environment at high concentrations in Africa. Research shows that South Africa is the leading country in DDCs research, and other African countries need to strengthen research collaboration to comply with the Stockholm Convention.
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Forestry
Mikhail V. Shabanov, Maksim S. Marichev, Tatiana M. Minkina, Saglara S. Mandzhieva, Dina G. Nevidomskaya
Summary: This study was conducted on the eastern slope of Mount Yurma in the Southern Urals, Russia, to determine the content of arsenic in the soils of mountain forest areas in the impact zone of the copper smelter. The results showed that the concentration of total arsenic in the soil generally exceeded background values, indicating the potential for arsenic accumulation in the soil through industrial emissions from plants. These findings have important implications for monitoring the areas around the enterprise and understanding the distribution of pollutants in remote areas and mountain landscapes.
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Forestry
Pawel Jezierski, Cezary Kabala
Summary: The study analysed total Pb concentration data in the Stolowe Mountains National Park and proposed an evaluation and modification concept for the monitoring network, including both reducing and extending the number of monitoring plots. By constructing two reduced monitoring networks, correct geostatistical models were developed, with slightly higher errors compared to the original regular monitoring network.
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Environmental Sciences
Muhittin Onur Akca, Sedat Gundog, Hanife Akca, Rabia Albayrak Delialiog, Cenk Aksit, Oguz Can Turgay, Naoki Harada
Summary: This study examined the distribution characteristics of microplastics (MPs) in soil samples from agricultural and urban areas in Turkey. The results showed that different types of MPs were present in both types of soils, with higher levels found in agricultural areas. Soil properties were found to be the primary factors influencing the abundance and size of MPs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Bingru Li, Qi Liu, Zhenzhen Yao, Zhihong Ma, Cheng Li
Summary: Ultraviolet absorbers (UVAs) are emerging pollutants with environmental persistence and endocrine-disrupting effects. Results showed that the UVA concentrations were several orders of magnitude higher in film-mulched soil compared to unmulched soil, and biodegradable films released significantly more UVAs into the soil than polyethylene films. This is the first report demonstrating the accumulation of UVAs in agricultural soils as non-point sources, with biodegradable plastic mulches as a major contributor.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Wei Zhang, Yoora Cho, Meththika Vithanage, Sabry M. Shaheen, Joerg Rinklebe, Daniel S. Alessi, Chia-Hung Hou, Yohey Hashimoto, Piumi Amasha Withana, Yong Sik Ok
Summary: Arsenic is a harmful contaminant in the environment, and biochar has been widely used as an adsorbent for removing arsenic from water and soils. Modified biochars have shown promise for enhanced arsenic adsorption, but further research is needed for improving their performance and application.
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Engineering, Environmental
Pengwei Qiao, Shuo Wang, Mei Lei, Guanghui Guo, Jun Yang, Yan Wei, Yaling Gou, Peizhong Li, Zhongguo Zhang
Summary: Identifying pollutant sources and analyzing the nested structure of heavy metals are crucial for soil pollution prevention and control. However, research comparing main sources and nested structure across different scales is lacking. This study investigated two spatial extent scales and found that: (1) the point exceeding standard rate of As, Cr, Ni, and Pb is higher at the entire city scale; (2) As and Pb exhibit weaker spatial variability at the entire scale, while Cr, Ni, and Zn exhibit stronger spatial variability around pollution sources; (3) larger structure of Cr and Ni, and Cr, Ni, and Zn at the entire scale and around pollution sources, respectively, contribute more to total variability; (4) various factors with different influencing distances can lead to nested structure even at a small spatial scale. These findings provide a basis for determining remediation and prevention objectives at different spatial scales.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyan Yang, David Taylor, Dong Yang, Mingjiang He, Xingmei Liu, Jianming Xu
Summary: This study established a comprehensive pollution control framework for agricultural soils in an industrialized part of Zhejiang Province, China, focusing on a suite of heavy metals identified as priorities for pollution control. It found the key role of industrial and traffic activities in heavy metal accumulation, and identified specific influencing factors for different metals, providing a basis for improved accuracy in source apportionment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Donald S. Ross, Scott W. Bailey, Thomas R. Villars, Angelica Quintana, Sandy Wilmot, James B. Shanley, Joshua M. Halman, James A. Duncan, Jennifer A. Bower
Summary: The study focuses on the long-term monitoring of forest soils to understand the impacts of environmental changes such as climate change, atmospheric deposition of metals, and recovery from acidic precipitation. Results show significant variability in samples and temporal trends after 15 years, underscoring the importance of consistent and careful sampling methods. The monitoring program plans to continue at 5-year intervals for the next century.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jose D. Gargiulo, Marcos A. E. Chaparro, Debora C. Marie, Harald N. Bohnel
Summary: Marambio Station is one of the key human settlements in the Antarctic Peninsula, facing pollution issues which have decreased significantly over the past decade due to national remediation efforts. Through soil surveys and magnetic analysis, it was found that magnetite minerals were the main carriers of pollution, with similar characteristics observed in samples from both the SAC 2006 and SAC 2014 campaigns.
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Environmental Sciences
Soheil Valizadeh, Sang Soo Lee, Yong Jun Choi, Kitae Baek, Byong-Hun Jeon, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin, Young-Kwon Park
Summary: This study evaluates the potential of biochar for immobilizing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil. The bonding mechanisms and strength of bonds between biochar and PAHs are described, along with various factors that influence the extent and rate of PAHs immobilization. The study also discusses the interaction between biochar, microbes, and plants in soil, and the potential of combining biochar with biological tools for further remediation of PAHs. The recent technologies and challenges related to the application of biochar in soil remediation are explained.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Yousef Nazzal, Alina Barbulescu, Fares Howari, Ahmed A. Al-Taani, Jibran Iqbal, Cijo M. Xavier, Manish Sharma, Cristian Stefan Dumitriu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the agricultural soils in Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE based on chemical element concentrations and pollution indices. Results showed varying levels of metal distribution and pollution in the soil, with some sites at baseline pollution levels while others exhibiting deteriorating soil quality.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ibrahim Sa'adu, Andrea Farsang
Summary: Researchers are focused on addressing the global issue of plastic contamination in agricultural soils due to its detrimental effects on the soil ecosystem. This study aimed to review the latest knowledge on plastic contamination, propose the best method for microplastic studies, and identify future research areas. The study reviewed literature published from January 2018 to March 2022, specifically focusing on agricultural soils. The findings revealed that plastic contamination in agricultural soils is influenced by various sources and is distributed spatially and temporally.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Irina Comte, Alice Pradel, Armand Crabit, Charles Mottes, Lai Ting Pak, Philippe Cattan
Summary: This paper presents a study on the long-term dissipation of Chlordecone in soil, highlighting the importance of model improvement and in-situ observations. The findings demonstrate the unexpected decrease in Chlordecone concentrations in soil and the need for re-evaluation of soil pollution status.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Andrea Cataldo, Iman Farhat, Lourdes Farrugia, Raffaele Persico, Raissa Schiavoni
Summary: This paper presents a microwave reflectometry-based system for soil monitoring, which can measure the water content and percentage of contaminants in the soil through frequency-domain measurements. The results confirm the potential of microwave reflectometry for moisture monitoring and contamination detection.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bernhard Aichner, Bernd M. Bussian, Petra Lehnik-Habrink, Sebastian Hein
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2015)
Article
Geography, Physical
Arash Sharifi, Ali Pourmand, Elizabeth A. Canuel, Erin Ferer-Tyler, Larry C. Peterson, Bernhard Aichner, Sarah J. Feakins, Touraj Daryaee, Morteza Djamali, Abdolmajid Naderi Beni, Hamid A. K. Lahijani, Peter K. Swart
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2015)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Bernhard Aichner, Sabine Hilt, Cecile Perillon, Mikael Gillefalk, Dirk Sachse
ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY
(2017)
Article
Geography, Physical
Steffen Mischke, Zhongping Lai, Bernhard Aichner, Liv Heinecke, Zafar Mahmoudov, Marie Kuessner, Ulrike Herzschuh
QUATERNARY GEOCHRONOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Geography, Physical
Jeetendra Saini, Franziska Guenther, Bernhard Aichner, Steffen Mischke, Ulrike Herzschuh, Chengjun Zhang, Roland Maeusbacher, Gerd Gleixner
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bernhard Aichner, Bernd Bussian, Petra Lehnik-Habrink, Sebastian Hein
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Geography, Physical
Franziska Guenther, Bernhard Aichner, Rolf Siegwolf, Baiqing Xu, Tandong Yao, Gerd Gleixner
QUATERNARY INTERNATIONAL
(2013)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Bernhard Aichner, Zafar Makhmudov, Iljomjon Rajabov, Qiong Zhang, Francesco S. R. Pausata, Martin Werner, Liv Heinecke, Marie L. Kuessner, Sarah J. Feakins, Dirk Sachse, Steffen Mischke
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Bernhard Aichner, Merle Gierga, Alexander Stolz, Monika Metrak, Mateusz Wilk, Malgorzata Suska-Malawska, Steffen Mischke, Dirk Sachse, Ilhomjon Rajabov, Nasimjon Rajabov, Janet Rethemeyer
Summary: The study found that sedimentary leaf wax compounds in high-altitude lake systems have intermediate turnover time, potentially originating from alluvial plains close to the shores. The traditional age models show large uncertainty ranges, so these findings need to be interpreted within this context.
Article
Water Resources
Bernhard Aichner, Timo Rittweg, Rhena Schumann, Sven Dahlke, Svend Duggen, David Dubbert
Summary: River estuaries are special areas where freshwater and marine water masses mix. This study evaluated the seasonal and spatial dynamics of isotopes in three estuarine lagoons along the coast of northern Germany. The findings reveal strong seasonality in isotope values and a correlation between salinity and water stable isotopes, with some variations in different seasons and locations.
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Bernhard Aichner, David Dubbert, Christine Kiel, Katrin Kohnert, Igor Ogashawara, Andreas Jechow, Sarah-Faye Harpenslager, Franz Hoelker, Jens Christian Nejstgaard, Hans-Peter Grossart, Gabriel Singer, Sabine Wollrab, Stella Angela Berger
Summary: Water stable isotopes (δO-18 and δH-2) in lakes and riverine systems in northeastern Germany were analyzed throughout 2020. The dataset includes samples collected at lake shores, buoys, selected spots in lakes, and the outflow of Muggelsee. The analysis provides information on the vegetation period, seasonal isotope amplitude, and spatial isotope variability in different branches of the riverine systems.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bernhard Aichner, Bernd Wunnemann, Alice Callegaro, Marcel T. J. van der Meer, Dada Yan, Yongzhan Zhang, Carlo Barbante, Dirk Sachse
Summary: This study evaluates the ecological and hydrological changes in Lake Hala, China and finds that the retreat of glaciers and increased meltwater discharge are the key drivers of ecological responses, with the lake ecosystem being more sensitive to temperature changes than large-scale monsoonal variability.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Bernhard Aichner, Florian Ott, Michal Slowinski, Agnieszka M. Norygkiewicz, Achim Brauer, Dirk Sachse
CLIMATE OF THE PAST
(2018)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
B. Aichner, S. J. Feakins, J. E. Lee, U. Herzschuh, X. Liu
CLIMATE OF THE PAST
(2015)
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)
