Article
Environmental Sciences
Temoor Ahmed, Muhammad Noman, Munazza Ijaz, Shafaqat Ali, Muhammad Rizwan, Usman Ijaz, Amir Hameed, Usama Ahmad, Yanli Wang, Guochang Sun, Bin Li
Summary: Heavy metals contamination in agricultural soils poses risks to the environment and plants. Nanoparticles have been utilized to reduce toxic HMs contents, but the long-term efficiency remains uncertain.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiong Yang, Lihu Liu, Yi Wang, Tao Lu, Ziwei Wang, Guohong Qiu
Summary: The reagent-free electrochemical precipitation method proposed in this study effectively removes mixed heavy metal ions extracted from soils by citrate. After 12 hours of electrolysis at 26 mA cm-2, the concentrations of toxic heavy metals were reduced by over 99.4%. The method exhibited high stability and decreased the concentrations of As, Zn, Pb, and Cd in the leachate to below the limits of industrial wastewater discharge.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Rakesh Shrestha, Sagar Ban, Sijan Devkota, Sudip Sharma, Rajendra Joshi, Arjun Prasad Tiwari, Hak Yong Kim, Mahesh Kumar Joshi
Summary: Rapid industrialization has led to heavy metal contamination in industrial wastewater, and traditional removal methods have limitations such as high sludge production and low removal efficiency. Newer, more efficient and innovative technologies are being investigated, with research evaluating the efficiency dependence on various parameters.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mahmoud Mazarji, Muhammad Tukur Bayero, Tatiana Minkina, Svetlana Sushkova, Saglara Mandzhieva, Andrey Tereshchenko, Anna Timofeeva, Tatiana Bauer, Marina Burachevskaya, Ridvan Kizilkaya, Coskun Gulser, Chetan Keswani
Summary: The study examined how to utilize biochar for greener remediation of HMs-contaminated soils, including biochar preparation methods and its use as a soil amendment. Biochar-based nanocomposites with functional materials have shown promise due to their unique nanoscale properties, demonstrating potential for reactive and stable applications in polluted soils.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinhao Ren, Yu Chen, Ming Zhang, Yuenan Xu, Honglei Jia, Ting Wei, Junkang Guo
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of soil particle size on heavy metals removal by washing with low molecular weight organic acids. The results showed that citric acid was the most efficient eluent for removing Cd. After washing, the total Cd content in the soil decreased significantly, and the weak acid extractable and reducible forms of Cd were effectively removed.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lu Lu, Chen Chen, Tan Ke, Min Wang, Matthew Sima, Shan Huang
Summary: The increasing contamination of heavy metals in agricultural soils has attracted attention due to its impact on the nitrogen cycle and N use efficiency. This study investigated the interaction between heavy metals and nitrification/denitrification processes in agricultural soils neighboring a copper mining area and an electronic-waste recycling area in Guangdong, China. The results showed that heavy metal contamination affected nitrifiers and denitrifiers differently, with a decrease in potential nitrification activity and an increase in potential denitrification activity in metal-polluted soils. The composition of the bacterial community also changed in the presence of heavy metals. The study concluded that long-term heavy metal pollution can potentially impact nitrifiers and denitrifiers differently, influencing N functional genes and nitrification/denitrification processes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao Shen, Damien Nzabanita, Stephen Grist, Ana Miranda, Sara M. Long, Dayanthi Nugegoda
Summary: Study on the effects of exposure to trace metal mixtures in wild Mediterranean mussels revealed continuous increase in body burdens of Cu and Pb throughout the exposure period, while Zn accumulation reached a plateau after day 10 in the whole body and gills. Metabolomics analysis indicated that multiple metabolites were down-regulated and multiple metabolic pathways possibly interrupted by the exposure to the mixture of trace metals.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Michele Marini, Elisavet Angouria-Tsorochidou, Dario Caro, Marianne Thomsen
Summary: This study evaluated the daily intake of heavy metals and minerals in different Danish diets, finding a risk of exceeding provisional tolerable daily intake and recommended daily intake. Results emphasize the importance of implementing measures to reduce the risk cycle of HMs threatening environmental health and food safety.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Parissa Mehrpour, Seyed Ahmad Mirbagheri, Mohammadali Kavianimalayeri, Amir Hossein Sayyahzadeh, Majid Ehteshami
Summary: Wastewater from mining industries contains high levels of heavy metals. This study aimed to determine the optimal pH for the highest amount of precipitation during pH adjustment with aeration for different concentrations, and to model it using Artificial Neural Network (ANN). Experimental data was inputted into a multi-layer perceptron (MLP) network. The results showed that increasing pH from acidic to neutral zone resulted in minimum values of all parameters at pH 7.5, and samples with higher concentration had higher pollutant removal. The ANN modeling demonstrated high correlation and precision between experimental and predicted results. pH adjustment is an effective method for removing heavy metals from wastewater, and ANN is a suitable approach for modeling and predicting chemical precipitation.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Amir Rahmany-Samani, Mahdi Ghobadinia, Sayyed-Hassan Tabatabaei, Negar Nourmahnad, Abdolrazagh Danesh-Shahraki
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different irrigation and zeolite management on the absorption of Cd in rice shoots. The results showed that the I10 and ZM treatments significantly reduced the concentration of Cd in rice plants.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wanqi Yang, Fusheng Li, Shubin Lyu, Qinglun Zhang, Yanchun Zhao
Summary: Soil is a significant source of potentially toxic metals that can enter the human body through the food chain. Accurate determination of elemental concentrations in soil is crucial for protecting human health, requiring reliable detection techniques. This study proposed a new quantitative analysis method that combines pre-processing and concentration prediction. The method achieved enhanced accuracy in identifying and removing spectral background, establishing instrument calibration curves, and accurately detecting the elemental concentration using a hierarchical deep neural network. The proposed method provides a new option for the elemental analysis of samples rich in potentially toxic metals.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Denga Ramutshatsha-Makhwedzha, Richard Mbaya, Mapula Lucey Mavhungu, Philiswa N. Nomngongo
Summary: In this study, a MgO-SnO-zeolite composite material was synthesized and used in the determination of Cd, Cr, Mn, Ni, and Zn in water samples with an optimized ultrasonic-assisted dispersive-solid phase extraction method. The results were precise and reliable, offering a new approach for heavy metal analysis in wastewater samples.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luka Pirker, Ziga Velkavrh, Agnese Osite, Luka Drinovec, Grisa Mocnik, Maja Remskar
Summary: The study shows that fireworks have a negative impact on the environment by releasing air pollutants, including heavy metals. Findings reveal that after fireworks events, there is an increase in the concentrations of black carbon and nanoparticles in the air, as well as significant increases in the mass concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abebe Desalew, Bewketu Mehari
Summary: This study investigated the elemental composition variations of rice grains in the major production areas of Ethiopia and their link with the growing soil. The results revealed differences in elemental concentrations between rice and soil and their association with the growing region.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xianwei Zhang, Ping Wang, Jiangshan Li, Yonghong Gao, Shiyu Liu, Saiou Fu, Chikezie Chimere Onyekwena, Xuewen Lei
Summary: Heavy metals and ammonia nitrogen leaching from electrolytic manganese residue contaminate agricultural soils and water bodies. The leaching tests showed that manganese and ammonia nitrogen had high leachability and their cumulative release fit the HILL model well. Significant accumulation of heavy metals and ammonia nitrogen was observed in agricultural soils after contamination. The risk assessment revealed an increased ecological risk of manganese in agricultural soils and a potential threat to aquatic systems from the large release of ammonia nitrogen.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gyoergy Kroeel-Dulay, Johannes Ransijn, Inger Kappel Schmidt, Claus Beier, Paolo De Angelis, Giovanbattista de Dato, Jeffrey S. Dukes, Bridget Emmett, Marc Estiarte, Janos Garadnai, Jane Kongstad, Edit Kovacs-Lang, Klaus Steenberg Larsen, Dario Liberati, Roma Ogaya, Torben Riis-Nielsen, Andrew R. Smith, Alwyn Sowerby, Albert Tietema, Josep Penuelas
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2015)
Article
Ecology
Jane Kongstad, Inger K. Schmidt, Torben Riis-Nielsen, Marie F. Arndal, Teis N. Mikkelsen, Claus Beier
Article
Plant Sciences
Johannes Ransijn, Sebastian Kepfer-Rojas, Kris Verheyen, Torben Riis-Nielsen, Inger Kappel Schmidt
JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE
(2015)
Article
Plant Sciences
S. Kepfer-Rojas, I. K. Schmidt, J. Ransijn, T. Riis-Nielsen, K. Verheyen
JOURNAL OF VEGETATION SCIENCE
(2014)
Article
Plant Sciences
Christian Damgaard, Torben Riis-Nielsen, Inger Kappel Schmidt
Article
Forestry
Thomas Nord-Larsen, Torben Riis-Nielsen
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2010)
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. Beier, B. A. Emmett, J. Penuelas, I. K. Schmidt, A. Tietema, M. Estiarte, P. Gundersen, L. Llorens, T. Riis-Nielsen, A. Sowerby, A. Gorissen
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2008)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ib Johnsen, Steen Niels Christensen, Torben Riis-Nielsen
JOURNAL OF COASTAL CONSERVATION
(2014)
Article
Ecology
T. N. Mikkelsen, C. Beier, S. Jonasson, M. Holmstrup, I. K. Schmidt, P. Ambus, K. Pilegaard, A. Michelsen, K. Albert, L. C. Andresen, M. F. Arndal, N. Bruun, S. Christensen, S. Danbaek, P. Gundersen, P. Jorgensen, L. G. Linden, J. Kongstad, K. Maraldo, A. Prieme, T. Riis-Nielsen, H. Ro-Poulsen, K. Stevnbak, M. B. Selsted, P. Sorensen, K. S. Larsen, M. S. Carter, A. Ibrom, T. Martinussen, F. Miglietta, H. Sverdrup
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2008)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Josep Penuelas, Patricia Prieto, Claus Beier, Carla Cesaraccio, Paolo de Angelis, Giovanbattista de Dato, Bridgeta A. Emmett, Marc Estiarte, Janos Garadnai, Antonie Gorissen, Edit Kovacs Lang, Gyoergy Kroeel-Dulay, Laura Llorens, Grazia Pellizzaro, Torben Riis-Nielsen, Inger K. Schmidt, Costantino Sirca, Alwyn Sowerby, Donatella Spano, Albert Tietema
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2007)
Article
Ecology
WW Wessel, A Tietema, C Beier, BA Emmett, J Peñuelas, T Riis-Nielsen
Article
Ecology
J Peñuelas, C Gordon, L Llorens, T Nielsen, A Tietema, C Beier, P Bruna, B Emmett, M Estiarte, A Gorissen
Article
Engineering, Environmental
K Tybirk, MC Nilsson, A Michelson, HL Kristensen, A Shevtsova, MT Strandberg, M Johansson, KE Nielsen, T Rils-Nielsen, B Strandberg, I Johnsen
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)
