Article
Environmental Sciences
Nora Kovats, Katalin Hubai, Tsend-Ayush Sainnokhoi, Gabor Teke
Summary: The purpose of the study was to investigate the risk of consuming vegetables exposed to toxic air pollutants, especially PAHs. The study found comparable PAH concentrations in some of the sampled villages to relatively polluted regions in the world, with biomass burning and fossil fuel usage identified as the major sources of PAHs in rural environments. The study highlighted the importance of analyzing individual pollution sources.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nan Sun, Shijie Yu, Zhenxing Cai, Jin Liu, Tianyi Wang, Bowei Qi, Zijian Wang, Siming Wang, Anpei Yang, Guanglei Zhu, Weichen Gao, Ying Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the contamination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sediments in rice and crab coculture farming systems. Rice straw biochar was used to inhibit the release and migration of PAHs from sediments, reducing the bioavailability and biological effects of PAHs. The results provide theoretical and technical support for the utilization of straw waste and remediation of PAHs pollution.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Murugan Rajadurai, Natchimuthu Karmegam, Soundarapandian Kannan, Ananthanarayanan Yuvaraj, Ramasundaram Thangaraj
Summary: The study demonstrated that the earthworm species Drawida modesta and Lampito mauritii effectively removed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) from oil-contaminated soil. Seed germination assay results showed a significant increase in germination percentage and index in earthworm inoculated treatments.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Marie Davin, Gilles Colinet, Marie-Laure Fauconnier
Summary: This paper reviews three scientific trends leading current PAH-contaminated soil/sediment remediation studies and management. Firstly, the choice of compounds studied is discussed, suggesting the classical 16 US-EPA PAH compounds may no longer be sufficient. Secondly, the lack of PAH remediation trials on co-contaminated or aged-contaminated material is highlighted. Finally, the systematic use of the bioavailability measurement protocol as a tool to improve remediation processes and strategies is recommended.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Punniyakotti Parthipan, Liang Cheng, Perumal Dhandapani, Punniyakotti Elumalai, Mingzhi Huang, Aruliah Rajasekar
Summary: In this study, the degradation efficiency of mixed PAHs, especially anthracene, pyrene, and benzo(a)pyrene, was enhanced by using a biosurfactant and iron nanoparticles. The biosurfactant increased the bioavailability of PAHs in the aqueous environment, promoting bacterial settlement and growth. Iron nanoparticles increased bacterial biomass and PAHs adsorption, facilitating PAHs utilization by the bacterial consortia.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Claire Baranger, Isabelle Pezron, Laurence Lins, Magali Deleu, Anne Le Goff, Antoine Fayeulle
Summary: Hydrophobic organic soil contaminants like PAH are poorly mobile in soil and filamentous fungi are efficient in degrading them, but the mechanism of their mobilization needs further investigation. A microfluidic device was designed to study the uptake of BaP by fungi, revealing the uptake and storage mechanisms as well as the release of surface-active compounds.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xianxian Chen, Xinying Cheng, Han Meng, Kumar Krishna Selvaraj, Huiming Li, Huan He, Wenchao Du, Shaogui Yang, Shiyin Li, Limin Zhang
Summary: Bioaccessibility/bioavailability of PAHs is an important criterion in risk assessment, with research development divided into stages focusing on different aspects such as distribution coefficient and degradation methods. The current research trend includes establishing analytical methods for PAH derivatives and optimizing in vitro digestion methods.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yusuke Nakakuki, Takashi Hirose, Hikaru Sotome, Min Gao, Daiki Shimizu, Ruiji Li, Jun-Ya Hasegawa, Hiroshi Miyasaka, Kenji Matsuda
Summary: Helically twisted conductive nanocarbon materials are suitable for optoelectronic and electromagnetic molecular devices on the nanometer scale, showing a large effective conjugation length and ultrafast decay dynamics. The extended π-helicenes achieved a large effective conjugation length through helical fusion, leading to an absorption edge in the near-infrared region.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiushang Xu, Amy L. Vonder Haar, Rengo Yoshioka, Qizheng Zhang, Serhii Vasylevskyi, Andrew J. Musser, Akimitsu Narita
Summary: A benzo[rst]pentaphene derivative, BPP-MeOPA, was synthesized and characterized by NMR and single-crystal X-ray analysis. Investigation of its photophysical properties, including transient absorption spectroscopy, revealed improved absorption and emission features from an S-1 state with excitonic and charge-transfer character by introducing MeOPA groups.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Meng Qiao, Weixiao Qi, Huijuan Liu, Jiuhui Qu
Summary: Oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OPAHs) have higher concentrations and toxicity in water environments, posing significant ecological risks to surface water ecosystems.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Yushi Ohno, Shogo Ando, Daisuke Furusho, Ryoyu Hifumi, Yuuya Nagata, Ikuyoshi Tomita, Shinsuke Inagi
Summary: Here, a facile and selective synthesis of cationic azatriphenylene derivatives was achieved through electrochemical intramolecular cyclization, where the key step involves atom-economical C-H pyridination without a transition-metal catalyst or an oxidant. This proposed strategy provides a practical approach for introducing cationic nitrogen (N (+)) into pi-electron systems, thus expanding the molecular design of N (+)-doped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jijie Kong, Xiaoyu Cao, Wen Huang, Chao Li, Qiming Xian, Shaogui Yang, Shiyin Li, Cheng Sun, Huan He
Summary: This study compared the efficiency of a self-made ZIF-8/h-BN solid-phase microextraction (SPME) fiber and commercial Tenax in predicting the bioavailability of nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (NPAHs) in sediments. The results showed that the NPAH concentrations reached extraction equilibrium after 72 h for the ZIF-8/h-BN fibers and after 168 h for the Tenax extraction. The SPME fiber extraction of NPAHs in sediments fitted well with the pseudo first-order kinetic model.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ilaria Gabriele, Marco Race, Stefano Papirio, Patrizia Papetti, Giovanni Esposito
Summary: This study proposes the use of Cannabis sativa L. for the phytoremediation of PYR-contaminated soil. The results showed that the highest PYR removal rate achieved by hemp was approximately 95%, which was 35% higher compared to the unplanted control. The initial PYR concentration affected the growth and phytoremediation potential of C. sativa L., with lower initial concentrations resulting in higher PYR removal. The interaction between plant roots and rhizosphere microorganisms may play a role in PYR removal.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiuli Shen, Haibo Meng, Yujun Shen, Jingtao Ding, Haibin Zhou, Hongbin Cong, Lijie Li
Summary: The study assessed the potential risks of PAHs in biochars produced by a continuous pyrolysis system, finding that total PAHs concentrations exceeded standards and posed a potential carcinogenic risk when biochar application rates were high. Despite low percentages of bioavailable PAHs, the study highlighted significant concerns regarding potential health risks and phytotoxicity in biochars produced through continuous pyrolysis systems.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Francesco Bianco, Marco Race, Stefano Papirio, Patryk Oleszczuk, Giovanni Esposito
Summary: Biochar is proposed as an innovative and sustainable technology for remediation of PAH-contaminated sediments, mainly through sorption mechanisms. The use of biochar can significantly improve the efficiency of PAH removal from sediments, especially when used in combination with multi-PAH systems and high dosages. Additionally, biochar has shown to decrease PAH degradation during bioaugmentation and phytoremediation of sediments, but can increase degradation when used with nitrate as an electron acceptor in low-temperature conditions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
D. L. Hughes, A. Afsar, D. M. Laventine, E. J. Shaw, L. M. Harwood, M. E. Hodson
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ting Yang, Mark E. Hodson
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohd Anuar Mohd Firdaus, Annika Agatz, Mark E. Hodson, Omar S. A. Al-Khazrajy, Alistair B. A. Boxall
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eric Dede, Marcus J. Tindall, John W. Cherrie, Steve Hankin, Chris Collins
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ting Yang, Mark E. Hodson
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rhiannon V. McNeill, Andrew S. Mason, Mark E. Hodson, James W. F. Catto, Jennifer Southgate
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Diego Ramirez, Radoslaw M. Kowalczyk, Chris D. Collins
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucile Verrot, Josie Geris, Lei Gao, Xinhua Peng, Joseph Oyesiku-Blakemore, Jo U. Smith, Mark E. Hodson, Ganlin Zhang, Paul D. Hallett
Review
Environmental Sciences
Chris Collins, Mike Depledge, Robert Fraser, Andrew Johnson, Gary Hutchison, Peter Matthiessen, Richard Murphy, Susan Owens, John Sumpter
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
M. Craggs, G. R. Gibson, P. Whalley, C. D. Collins
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Josie Geris, Lucile Verrot, Lei Gao, Xinhua Peng, Joseph Oyesiku-Blakemore, Jo U. Smith, Mark E. Hodson, Blair M. McKenzie, Ganlin Zhang, Paul D. Hallett
Summary: Soil properties, particularly in cultivated agricultural soils, exhibit significant temporal variability within short periods, which can impact soil water content simulations. Different tillage practices result in changes in soil structure and water retention properties, highlighting the importance of considering short-term temporal variability in soil physical properties in hydrological modeling studies.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Despina Berdeni, Anthony Turner, Richard P. Grayson, Joseph Llanos, Joseph Holden, Les G. Firbank, Martin G. Lappage, Sarah P. F. Hunt, Pippa J. Chapman, Mark E. Hodson, Thorunn Helgason, Penelope J. Watt, Jonathan R. Leake
Summary: Grass-clover leys can increase earthworm numbers, infiltration rates, macropore flow, and saturated hydraulic conductivity, and reduce compaction, resulting in improved wheat yields under flood and ambient conditions.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Linn Persson, Bethanie M. Carney Almroth, Christopher D. Collins, Sarah Cornell, Cynthia A. de Wit, Miriam L. Diamond, Peter Fantke, Martin Hassellov, Matthew MacLeod, Morten W. Ryberg, Peter Sogaard Jorgensen, Patricia Villarrubia-Gomez, Zhanyun Wang, Michael Zwicky Hauschild
Summary: This article suggests that the safe operating space of the planetary boundary for novel entities is exceeded due to the increasing production and releases exceeding the global capacity for assessment and monitoring. Plastic pollution is highlighted as a major concern. The article presents an impact pathway from the production of novel entities to their impacts on Earth system processes and proposes several criteria for control variables. Urgent action is recommended to reduce the harm associated with exceeding the boundary by reducing the production and releases of novel entities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Linn Persson, Bethanie M. Carney Almroth, Christopher D. Collins, Sarah Cornell, Cynthia A. de Wit, Miriam L. Diamond, Peter Fantke, Martin Hassellov, Matthew MacLeod, Morten W. Ryberg, Peter Sogaard Jorgensen, Patricia Villarrubia-Gomez, Zhanyun Wang, Michael Zwicky Hauschild
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
M. E. Hodson, P. Brailey-Jones, W. L. Burn, A. L. Harper, S. E. Hartley, T. Helgason, H. F. Walker
Summary: Earthworms enhance plant growth by influencing the soil microbiome, rather than directly affecting nutrient availability. Understanding this mechanism could lead to changes in agricultural management to reduce fertiliser usage and carbon footprint. In an experiment, wheat plants showed increased biomass in the presence of earthworms and under regular watering, with earthworms also mitigating the negative effects of drought. Gene expression analysis revealed differential expression related to plant defences, stress response, and control of plant growth. The soil microbiome of earthworm-present treatments was associated with nutrient-rich environments and promoting plant growth.
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)