Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhao Jiang, Qi Shao, Yu Li, Bo Cao, Jin Li, Zheyi Ren, Jianhua Qu, Ying Zhang
Summary: The application of organic and bio-organic fertilizer DNBF10 can reduce the residue of herbicide atrazine in soil, decrease the absorption of atrazine by crops, and alleviate root oxidative stress and damage in soybean seedlings. By enhancing the expression of genes involved in nitrogen metabolism in soybean leaves, DNBF10 improves nitrogen utilization in plants. Moreover, DNBF10 down-regulates the expression of cytochrome P450 and ABC transporters involved in atrazine detoxification and transport in soybean leaves, reducing the phytotoxicity of atrazine to soybean seedlings.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Duantao Cao, Shuhong He, Xin Li, Lihong Shi, Feiyan Wang, Sumei Yu, Shiji Xu, Chao Ju, Hua Fang, Yunlong Yu
Summary: The bacterial strain Arthrobacter sp. C2 was isolated for atrazine degradation, showing degradation rates of 0.34, 1.94, and 18.64 mg/L/d at different concentrations. The optimal conditions for degradation were at 30°C and pH 7.0-9.0, and a metabolic pathway for atrazine degradation was proposed. The introduction of strain C2 into soil can enhance atrazine degradation and eliminate its toxic effects on wheat growth.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wanda Navarra, Olga Sacco, Christophe Daniel, Vincenzo Venditto, Vincenzo Vaiano, Davide Anselmo Luigi Vignati, Clement Bojic, Giovanni Libralato, Giusy Lofrano, Maurizio Carotenuto
Summary: Monolithic composite aerogel based on N-doped TiO2 photocatalyst dispersed into sPS matrix showed efficient atrazine degradation under both UV and visible light irradiation. However, the toxicity of the treated water was still high due to the generation of toxic by-products, indicating the importance of toxicity tests for assessing the environmental impact of water treatment processes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kushneet Kaur Sodhi, Mohit Kumar, Dileep Kumar Singh
Summary: The increased use of antibiotics has led to contamination of water bodies, with drugs like amoxicillin posing potential risks to human health and the environment. Current methods for removing antibiotics from water are not fully effective, necessitating further research for the development of improved technologies for environmental cleanup.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Heba A. Kashmery, Soliman I. El-Hout
Summary: New strategies are needed to completely remove various contaminants from water. Researchers developed MoS2/CeO2 heterojunctions as photocatalysts to degrade Atrazine. The optimized photocatalyst exhibited efficient removal of Atrazine under visible light and demonstrated excellent recyclability.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Amal S. Basaleh, Soliman I. El-Hout, M. H. H. Mahmoud
Summary: In this study, novel Li2MnO3@ZrO2 heterostructures were synthesized and showed excellent performance in the photodecomposition and removal of Atrazine, suggesting their high potential for practical applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhao Jiang, Shijie Deng, Lu Wang, Yang Hu, Bo Cao, Jun Lv, Jianhua Qu, Lei Wang, Yifan Wang, Ying Zhang
Summary: The study found that nicosulfuron inhibits the removal efficiency of atrazine, induces the over-production of ROS, resulting in damaged cell membranes, decreased cell viability, and reduced trzN transcription.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cristiane De Oliveira, Carmem G. Renda, Ailton J. Moreira, Ernesto C. Pereira, Gian P. G. Freschi, Roberto Bertholdo
Summary: In recent decades, the growth of world agricultural activity has led to an increased presence of emerging pollutants like atrazine in water ecosystems. This study investigated the use of a graphitic-porous-carbon-based material with magnetic domains for the removal of atrazine from aqueous solutions. The material showed high adsorption efficiency for atrazine and its adsorption mechanisms were studied in detail.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jianhua Qu, Ruixin Liu, Xuewei Bi, Zhuoran Li, Kaige Li, Qi Hu, Xinru Zhang, Guangshan Zhang, Shouyi Ma, Ying Zhang
Summary: The microwave-activated persulfate system was proposed for remediation of organochlorine pesticide contaminated soil. Under suitable conditions, this system could effectively degrade atrazine and showed high tolerance to co-existing substances. Additionally, organic substance content favored the degradation of pesticides in soil.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhao Jiang, Qi Shao, Yuxin Chu, Ning An, Bo Cao, Zheyi Ren, Jin Li, Jianhua Qu, Maofeng Dong, Ying Zhang
Summary: This study explores the alleviation of atrazine toxicity in soybeans through co-inoculation of atrazine-degrading bacterium Arthrobacter sp. DNS10 and/or inorganic phosphorus-solubilizing bacterium Enterobacter sp. P1. The results show that co-inoculated strains can accelerate atrazine removal from soil, enhance phosphorus accumulation in leaves, increase chlorophyll content, and regulate plant transcriptome, thus mitigating atrazine-induced oxidative stress on soybeans.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Charles Chinyere Dike, Leadin S. Khudur, Ibrahim Gbolahan Hakeem, Alka Rani, Esmaeil Shahsavari, Aravind Surapaneni, Kalpit Shah, Andrew S. Ball
Summary: This study investigates the effects of biosolids-derived biochar on the remediation and ecotoxicity of diesel-contaminated soil, as well as the impacts of biochar pyrolysis temperature, biochar dose, and fertiliser addition on soil remediation. The results suggest that adding biochar prepared at 900 degrees C, at a dose of 10% with 1% fertiliser, to contaminated soil can reduce the concentration of total petroleum hydrocarbons below the maximum threshold set by the EPA Victoria. Additionally, most of the biochar treatments resulted in lower soil ecotoxicity.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jacqueline Zanin Lima, Allan Pretti Ogura, Lais Conceicao Menezes da Silva, Isabela Monici Raimondi Nauerth, Valeria Guimaraes Silvestre Rodrigues, Evaldo Luiz Gaeta Espindola, Jessica Pelinsom Marques
Summary: This review synthesizes the current state of knowledge on the use of biochar in removing atrazine residues. The research shows that biochar has a good adsorption effect on atrazine, but there are also some knowledge gaps, such as the effects of atrazine on terrestrial organisms, which need further study.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xu Wang, Qing X. Li, Melody Heidel, Zhichao Wu, Alan Yoshimoto, Gladys Leong, Dongjin Pan, Harry Ako
Summary: This study assessed the agricultural feasibility of three industrial hemp varieties in Hawaii, highlighting differences in growth and yield among the varieties. It also evaluated the phytoremediation potential of industrial hemp for the herbicide atrazine, showing effective degradation of atrazine in soils planted with hemp.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhao Jiang, Ning An, Yuxin Chu, Bo Cao, Fengxue Wu, Yue Zhang, Yuxin Zhang, Yu Li, Ying Zhang
Summary: The interaction between Arthrobacter sp. DNS10 and different soil minerals was studied, with a focus on growth, biofilm formation, and survival, as well as the strain's expression of the atrazine degradation gene. The results showed that the different minerals had varying effects on the strain, with montmorillonite promoting growth, goethite inhibiting growth, and goethite promoting biofilm formation. Electrostatic repulsion and attraction played a role in these interactions. This research highlights the importance of understanding the impact of different minerals on bacterial behavior in soil.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Sultan Akdag, Ramazan Keyikoglu, Ahmet Karagunduz, Bulent Keskinler, Alireza Khataee, Yeojoon Yoon
Summary: Anthropogenic boron discharge poses a threat to ecosystem health and water quality. This paper presents the use of layered double hydroxides (LDH) for the removal and recovery of boron species from water. The main factors affecting boron removal and the potential of LDH for boron recovery are outlined. LDH has the advantage of being able to recover and reuse extracted boron.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rui Yang, Jinhua Wang, Lusheng Zhu, Jun Wang, Lili Yang, Shushuai Mao, Jeremy L. Conkle, Yangyang Chen, Young Mo Kim
Summary: The study found interactions between antibiotics and heavy metals in soil affecting soil enzyme activity, with copper having a significant impact on enzyme activity. Combined contamination treatments showed greater comprehensive toxicity to soil enzyme activity.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zhongkang Yang, Zhouqing Xie, Jun Wang, Liguang Sun
Summary: This paper introduces a new proxy material - palaeo-notch sediments, and summarizes the state and advantages of using this material for studying palaeoclimate and palaeoenvironment. Palaeo-notch sediments can be found in coastal regions around the world, providing valuable information for studying ancient climate and environment in coastal areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuanqing Zhang, Jingwen Zhang, Baihui Shi, Bing Li, Zhongkun Du, Jun Wang, Lusheng Zhu, Jinhua Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Cloransulam-methyl and diclosulam on soil microorganisms. The results showed that these herbicides increased the abundance of functional bacteria related to pesticide degradation, affecting soil biological activity, with diclosulam having greater toxicity than cloransulam-methyl.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yong Yang, Xinxin Ma, Chunhong Yang, Yanru Wang, Jingli Cheng, Jinhao Zhao, Xiaowu Dong, Qingming Zhang
Summary: This study introduces a low-cost magnetic porous carbon adsorbent, ZIF-67/CS@C, designed for efficient removal of neonicotinoids from water. The adsorbent exhibits strong magnetic response, high adsorption capacity, and excellent recyclability, showing great potential for environmental remediation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peipei Song, Chengye Sun, Jun Wang, Shiyun Ai, Shujun Dong, Jie Sun, Shuai Sun
Summary: In this study, a combined electrooxidation and electrocoagulation (EO-EC) reactor was used to treat Cu-EDTA wastewater, with parameters like current density, electrolyte, and NaCl concentration found to affect the treatment efficiency. Under specific conditions, high Cu-EDTA removal efficiency was achieved, possibly through the generation of various oxidation and mineralization products. Overall, the EO-EC process proved to be an effective method for treating Cu-EDTA contaminated wastewater.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lin Liu, Yu-Ping Yang, Gui-Lan Duan, Jun Wang, Xian-Jin Tang, Yong-Guan Zhu
Summary: The addition of citric acid was found to significantly enhance arsenic mobilization in contaminated paddy soils, while also inhibiting further transformation. Moreover, it enriched bacteria associated with arsenic and iron reduction processes.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baihui Shi, Chao Cheng, Yuanqing Zhang, Zhongkun Du, Lusheng Zhu, Jun Wang, Jinhua Wang, Bing Li
Summary: The emerging contaminants PHCZs have been detected globally in soils and sediments, showing dioxin-like toxicity. This study investigated the degradation of 3,6-DCCZ in soil, finding transformation to 3-CCZ and changes in soil bacterial community structure due to exposure. The results suggest that exposure to 3,6-DCCZ affects soil microbial processes related to nitrification, nitrogen fixation, denitrification, carbon dioxide fixation, and hydrocarbon degradation.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nan Jiang, Peipei Song, Xianxu Li, Lusheng Zhu, Jinhua Wang, Xianqiang Yin, Jun Wang
Summary: The study found that low concentrations of DBP can cause oxidative damage and genotoxicity in the zebrafish brain, demonstrating clear toxic effects. Assessment of DBP's toxic effects on zebrafish brain can be effectively evaluated by measuring biomarkers such as SOD and CAT activities.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lingxi Han, Tong Liu, Kuan Fang, Xianxu Li, Xiangwei You, Yiqiang Li, Xiuguo Wang, Jun Wang
Summary: This study investigated indigenous functional microbial communities associated with the degradation of chloroacetamide herbicides in soil. Biodegradation was found to be the main process for the degradation of ACE, S-MET and their enantiomers, with specific bacterial genera like Amycolatopsis and Saccharomonospora playing key roles in the preferential degradation of the S-enantiomers.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zikun Dong, Xiaojing Yan, Jinhua Wang, Lusheng Zhu, Jun Wang, Chenyu Li, Wenjie Zhang, Shengfang Wen, Young Mo Kim
Summary: This study isolated a bacterium Bacillus cereus H38 that can use sulfamethazine (SMZ) as its only carbon source, and investigated the effects of environmental factors on the biodegradation of SMZ. The results showed that the maximum degradation rate of SMZ was achieved under the conditions of an initial SMZ concentration of 5 mg/L, pH of 7.0, temperature of 25 degrees C and inoculation amount of 5%. The study also identified possible intermediates and proposed two degradation pathways.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lingsong Wang, Huanshun Yin, Suo Wang, Jun Wang, Shiyun Ai
Summary: Bi/BiOCl/Bi2O2CO3 heterojunction with enhanced photocatalytic activity was prepared via one-step hydrothermal process under the synergistic catalysis of Ni2+, showing promising application potential in environmental remediation.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Peipei Song, Nan Jiang, Kaiqu Zhang, Xianxu Li, Na Li, Youai Zhang, Qian Wang, Jun Wang
Summary: This study used zebrafish as a model to investigate the ecotoxicological effects of DBP, revealing oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation, and DNA damage in zebrafish liver. The results suggest that DBP poses significant potential risks to aquatic organisms.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youai Zhang, Zhongkang Yang, Xianxu Li, Peipei Song, Jun Wang
Summary: This study revealed the toxic mechanism of DINP on earthworms, including its effects on ROS levels, MDA content, and antioxidant enzyme activity, as well as its impact on the gut bacteria of earthworms and surrounding soil bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianxu Li, Na Li, Can Wang, Anyu Wang, Wenjia Kong, Peipei Song, Jun Wang
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in protected agriculture soils and assessed their potential health risks to humans. The results showed that DEHP and DBP were the most abundant PAEs found in the soils, while DMP and DEP were not detected. Health risk assessment revealed that children have higher health risks compared to adults.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaohui Ji, Xiangfeng Yao, Xianxu Li, Lusheng Zhu, Jinhua Wang, Jun Wang
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of environmental concentrations of atrazine on the soil microbial community. The results showed that the number of culturable bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes decreased significantly with the increase of atrazine concentration, showing a certain dose-effect relationship. Overall, this study demonstrates that atrazine has a certain influence on soil microorganisms and provides an objective assessment of the ecological risk of atrazine to soil microorganisms.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)