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Environmental Sciences
Yuntao Zhang, Jiang Li, Tianyu Wu, Kai Ma, Zhentao Cheng, Qianwen Yi, Yongheng Dai, Bin Wang, Yu Chen, Bin Wang, Xia Hu, Aijiang Yang, Qi Yang, Xiong Zhong
Summary: Wanfeng Lake in China has been heavily impacted by aquaculture and human activities, resulting in the accumulation of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). This study examined the presence of antibiotics, ARGs, mobile genetic elements, and microbial community structure in the lake. The results showed high concentrations of antibiotics in both surface water and sediments, with ofloxacin (OFX) and flumequine (FLU) being the most prevalent. The dominance of sulfonamide resistance genes in both water and sediments was observed. The study also identified the main microorganisms present in the sediment. Furthermore, a positive correlation was found between antibiotics, ARGs, and both environmental factors and microorganisms. These findings highlight the potential threats posed by antibiotics and ARGs in Wanfeng Lake, providing a basis for future research.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Ecology
Junwen Ma, Yubo Cui, Aimin Li, Xuejun Zou, Chengdong Ma, Zhaobo Chen
Summary: With the advancement of technology, antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have become significant pollutants in the environment. Constructed wetlands (CWs) have shown to be effective in removing antibiotics and ARGs from wastewater, with vertical-flow subsurface CWs showing the highest removal efficiency for antibiotics and CWs with plants and substrate materials demonstrating high efficiency in removing antibiotics as well as ARGs.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao Yang, Yanhua Zhao, Wei Cao, Mengxin Xing, Xiaoyan Xu, Zengyu Wang, Juan Sun
Summary: This study investigated the presence of ARGs and VFs in saline-alkali soils in the Yellow River Delta using shotgun meta-genomic sequencing. The results showed that soil salinization significantly affected the microbial composition and abundance of ARGs/VFs. Different ARGs/VFs and their carriers were found to be positively correlated with soil pH.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Xuan Liu, Hua Wang, Huimin Zhao
Summary: The study found that a variety of ARGs and human pathogens exist in the wastewater of an ornamental fish market in northern China, with high concentrations of various antibiotics, indicating a considerable risk of antibiotic resistance and human pathogens in the wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shaojing Sun, Qing Wang, Na Wang, Shengjuan Yang, Hong Qi
Summary: Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and antibiotics were found to be more abundant in human dominated ecosystems, particularly in urban wastewater. This study assessed the distribution of ARGs and antibiotics in Northeast China's urban wastewater, including domestic, livestock, hospital, pharmaceutical wastewater, and influent of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). ARGs were most abundant in community wastewater, followed by WWTP influent, livestock wastewater, pharmaceutical wastewater, and hospital wastewater. The dominant ARG subtypes varied among the different ecotypes. The concentration of antibiotics was closely related to antibiotic usage and consumption data. The correlation between ARGs and their corresponding antibiotics was ambiguous, but high ecotoxic antibiotics were positively correlated with ARGs and class 1 integrons (intI1). This suggests that ecotoxic compounds may contribute to antimicrobial resistance through horizontal gene transfer of ARGs. Further research is needed to study the coupling mechanism between the ecological risk of antibiotics and bacterial resistance, providing new insights into the impact of environmental pollutants on ARGs in different ecotypes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Shen, Elliot T. Ryser, Hui Li, Wei Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the impact of antibiotic exposure on bacterial community assembly and ARG profiles in lettuce, finding that antibiotics influenced alpha diversity values differently in different soil and plant samples. The study also suggested a stronger deterministic control of plant roots in bacterial community assembly.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuan Wang, Xuejiang Wang, Yuan Li, Yiyang Liu, Ying Sun, Siqing Xia, Jianfu Zhao
Summary: The presence of microplastics in soil with combined pollution of antibiotics and heavy metals can increase antibiotic resistance stimulation and affect the propagation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) by altering soil properties, soil microbial diversity, and abundance of related genes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thitima Srathongneam, Montakarn Sresung, Phongsawat Paisantham, Pacharaporn Ruksakul, Andrew C. Singer, Rojana Sukchawalit, Jutamaad Satayavivad, Skorn Mongkolsuk, Kwanrawee Sirikanchana
Summary: This study analyzes the prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in various water environments in Thailand using high-throughput qPCR. The study reveals a widespread presence of ARGs in different water types, suggesting a circulation of resistance determinants across the aquatic environment. The study also highlights the higher abundance of ARGs in effluent and river water, indicating possible inadequate wastewater treatment and environmental contamination. Seasonal impacts on wastewater treatment practices and pollution patterns are also observed.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wen Li, Zishu Liu, Baolan Hu, Lizhong Zhu
Summary: The study reveals that agricultural soil is highly susceptible to manure contamination and can serve as a potential source for the spread of pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). CrAssphage, a highly human-specific indicator of fecal pollution, is strongly correlated with soil ARGs, with a particularly close relationship with the tetracycline resistance gene tetW. Regional differences in crAssphage and ARG abundances suggest varying levels of fecal pollution in different areas of the Yangtze River Delta. Efforts to reduce fecal pollution and control ARG transmission in agricultural soils could benefit from high sewage treatment capacity.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jianlong Wang, Xiaoying Chen
Summary: This review examines the feasibility and efficiency of various wastewater treatment processes in removing antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), while also discussing the advantages, limitations, and future directions of these processes.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Andreas Kaliakatsos, Iosifina Gounaki, Spyros Dokianakis, Emmanouela Maragkaki, Athanasios S. Stasinakis, Stylianos Gyparakis, Nikos Katsarakis, Thrassyvoulos Manios, Michalis S. Fountoulakis, Danae Venieri
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of photocatalysis in purifying hospital wastewater, and found that it can effectively remove pharmaceutical residues and pathogenic bacteria, as well as alter the antibiotic resistance of surviving bacteria. However, considerable concentrations of antibiotic-resistant genes were still present in the effluents, which may contribute to antibiotic resistance in aquatic bacterial communities.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Satoru Suzuki, Mitsuko Ogo, Hideshige Takada, Kanako Seki, Kaoruko Mizukawa, Aya Kadoya, Taichi Yokokawa, Yuta Sugimoto, Yuki Sato-Takabe, Chanchai Boonla, Wilai Anomasiri, Nop Sukpanyatham
Summary: This study revealed high concentrations of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes in water environments in Thailand, particularly originating from pig farms and city canals. The pig farms were identified as hotspots for antibiotics and ARGs, with sul genes widely distributed in freshwater but less abundant in seawater.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marion Hutinel, D. G. Joakim Larsson, Carl-Fredrik Flach
Summary: This study investigates the presence and prevalence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in wastewater samples. The targeted analysis reveals high carriage of ARGs in wastewater, indicating potential release into the environment. The study also explores the relationship between bacterial composition and ARGs, suggesting possible bacterial hosts for these genes. The findings highlight the importance of understanding ARG contamination in wastewater and its potential impact on bacterial infections and treatment.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hui Gao, Fuqiang Zhao, Ruijing Li, Shuaichen Jin, Haibo Zhang, Keyu Zhang, Shisheng Li, Qin Shu, Guangshui Na
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence and distribution of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in surface water environment, focusing on the Liaohe River Basin in China. The results showed the presence of multiple antibiotics and ARGs in the water, indicating pollution and spread of antibiotic resistance in the aquatic ecosystem. The pollution level of antibiotics and ARGs was higher in the Daliao River system compared to the Liaohe River system. Multidrug and aminoglycoside were the dominant types of ARGs, and mobile genetic elements (MGEs) played an important role in the occurrence and evolution of ARGs in water.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jingyi Gu, Chengyu Chen, Xiaoyi Huang, Juncheng Mo, Qilai Xie, Qiaoyun Zeng
Summary: The study found that tetracycline antibiotics were present in soils and vegetables in multiple vegetable fields in the Pearl River Delta, mainly originating from manure application, with low health and ecological risks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Lan Pan, L. M. Chu
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Pan, L. M. Chu
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Pan, L. M. Chu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Pan, L. M. Chu
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Pan, L. M. Chu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2017)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Min Pan, L. M. Chu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2017)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Lan Pan, Shen Wei, L. M. Chu
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Kong, L. M. Chu
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongsheng Zhang, Ting Wang, Mingfeng Liu, Mingming Jia, Hui Lin, L. M. Chu, Adam Thomas Devlin
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Engineering, Environmental
Ka Sin Ho, Lee Man Chu
JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zheng Zhong, Xi Zhou, Yichun Xie, L. M. Chu
Summary: This study investigated the influence of particle size and larval age on plastic consumption and degradation by mealworms. The results showed that mealworms of three-month-old had the highest consumption rate and the greatest resistance to high doses of microplastic feeding. Therefore, microplastic waste can be provided to three-month old mealworms as half replacement of bran diet for the most effective plastic consumption and degradation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
N. L. Chau, L. M. Chu
Article
Forestry
J. Ribera, A. M. C. Tang, M. Schubert, R. Y. C. Lam, L. M. Chu, M. W. K. Leung, H. S. Kwan, M. C. Bas, F. W. M. R. Schwarze
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL FOREST SCIENCE
(2016)
Article
Forestry
A. M. C. Tang, P. P. L. Chu, M. W. K. Leung, L. M. Chu, W. H. Liao
JOURNAL OF TROPICAL FOREST SCIENCE
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)