Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xujun Liang, Nali Zhu, Alexander Johs, Hongmei Chen, Dale A. Pelletier, Lijie Zhang, Xixiang Yin, Yuxi Gao, Jiating Zhao, Baohua Gu
Summary: This study demonstrates that solar irradiation can enhance the reduction of mercuric Hg(II) to elemental Hg(0) by algal cells and their organic matter. Algal organic matter (AOM) was found to be more effective in reducing Hg(II) than algal cells themselves due to cell surface adsorption and uptake of Hg(II) inside the cells under solar irradiation. Additionally, sunlight facilitated the transformation of Hg to less bioavailable species compared to species formed in algal cells in the dark. These findings highlight the important functional roles and potential mechanisms of algae in Hg reduction and immobilization under varying lighting conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yujuan Wang, Peipei Wu, Yanxu Zhang
Summary: The impacts of climate change on mercury cycling in the ocean include increased elemental mercury evasion, decreased air-sea exchange rates, reduced availability of bioavailable mercury for methylation, and increased photodemethylation potential, which can affect the concentration of methylmercury in the marine food web.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenqiang Lv, Tianli Zhan, Mahmoud A. Abdelhafiz, Xinbin Feng, Bo Meng
Summary: The study showed that the addition of biochar and sodium selenite-amended biochar can reduce MeHg generation in paddy soil and effectively mitigate MeHg accumulation in rice. The 5% BC + Se treatment had the most significant impact on reducing MeHg levels in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuping Xiang, Ailing Zhu, Yingying Guo, Guangliang Liu, Baowei Chen, Bin He, Yong Liang, Yongguang Yin, Yong Cai, Guibin Jiang
Summary: Iron sulfide nanoparticles (FeSNp) have shown to significantly reduce the bioavailability of both Hg(II) and MeHg in aquatic environments, inhibiting MeHg production and integration into food webs, although there is a potential risk of release when the sorbed contaminants are oxidized, increasing exposure risk to aquatic organisms. These findings provide valuable information for the development of in situ Hg remediation systems.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kathleen J. Gosnell, Hans G. Dam, Robert P. Mason
Summary: The results of the experiments demonstrate that mercury and methylmercury in the ocean accumulate in marine wildlife through the food chain, with prey size affecting their uptake and transfer. It is also suggested that CH3Hg can more easily enter algae at low concentrations.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shaun T. Lancaster, Gabriela Peniche, Ali Alzahrani, Magdalena Blanz, Jason Newton, Mark A. Taggart, Warren T. Corns, Eva M. Krupp, Joerg Feldmann
Summary: Understanding the uptake and fate of mercury compounds in biota is crucial for understanding the global mercury cycling and its transfer through food chains. This study analyzed mercury concentrations in Scottish birds of prey and found the presence of mercury selenide nanoparticles in the liver of some golden eagles, which has not been observed in terrestrial birds of prey before. The study suggests that these nanoparticles may be formed as a detoxification mechanism or accumulated through foraging on stranded cetaceans or seabirds.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miyuki Iwai-Shimada, Yayoi Kobayashi, Tomohiko Isobe, Shoji E. Nakayama, Makiko Sekiyama, Yu Taniguchi, Shin Yamazaki, Takehiro Michikawa, Masako Oda, Hiroshi Mitsubuchi, Masafumi Sanefuji, Shouichi Ohga, Nathan Mise, Akihiko Ikegami, Reiko Suga, Masayuki Shimono
Summary: Prenatal exposure to methylmercury can impact child development. This study compared two high-throughput methods for mercury speciation and found relatively good agreement between them. MeHg and IHg concentrations were determined in maternal and cord blood samples, highlighting the importance of analyzing different chemical forms for health effects.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tao Sun, Qing Xie, Chuxian Li, Jinyong Huang, Caipeng Yue, Xuejie Zhao, Dingyong Wang
Summary: Both inorganic and organic fertilizers increase the concentration of methylmercury (MeHg) in rice grains, but through different mechanisms. Inorganic fertilizers enhance mercury methylation by increasing the bioavailability of mercury and the relative amount of Hg-methylating microbes. In contrast, organic matter in organic fertilizers is the main driver for the increase in MeHg concentrations in rice grains and can also immobilize mercury in soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoquan Liu, Yingjun Wang, Zheng Li, Yue Song, Yanbin Li, Yongguang Yin, Yong Cai
Summary: Riverine mercury is a major source of mercury in coastal oceans, and the Yellow River is the main contributor to mercury contamination in the Bohai Sea. Suspended particulate matter plays a dominant role in the transport of mercury in the river-estuary system. The study highlights distinct patterns in the distribution and transport of total mercury and methylmercury.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Wajahat Aslam, Bo Meng, Mahmoud A. Abdelha, Jiang Liu, Xinbin Feng
Summary: The study found that atmospheric total gaseous mercury (TGM) was the main source of Hg accumulation in rice, while methylmercury (MeHg) concentrations in rice tissues were directly related to MeHg contents in paddy soil. Both atmospheric and soil Hg sources influenced the accumulation of inorganic Hg (IHg) in rice. Above-ground rice tissues were able to absorb IHg from the atmosphere and soil, with the potential for translocation to below-ground tissues.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Robert P. Mason, Kate L. Buckman, Emily A. Seelen, Vivien F. Taylor, Celia Y. Chen
Summary: This study examines the effects of methylmercury (MeHg) sources in water and sediments on the MeHg concentrations in Mummichog fish. The study finds that the concentration of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in water is related to MeHg uptake and that the source of MeHg in the fish's diet also influences its MeHg content. Additionally, the study highlights the differences in MeHg bioaccumulation pathways across different estuarine systems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuya Tada, Kohji Marumoto, Yoko Iwamoto, Kazuhiko Takeda, Hiroshi Sakugawa
Summary: This study analyzed the microbial functional gene sets involved in mercury (Hg) speciation in coastal seawater of eastern and western parts of the Seto Inland Sea (SIS) in Japan. The study found differences in the phylogenies of these genes between the two areas, indicating a distinct microbial Hg speciation process.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Poul Bjerregaard, Lise Marianne Moller
Summary: The laboratory experiments showed that sea stars accumulated the highest concentrations of methylmercury and inorganic mercury in their digestive glands and pyloric caeca after being fed contaminated mussels for 49 days. Steady states were reached for both mercury forms in the sea stars during the 7-week feeding period, with concentrations approximately 1/2 and 1/4 of the levels found in the mussel food. Additionally, the sea stars eliminated inorganic mercury faster than methylmercury during a 140-day elimination period following the feeding period.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ananya Ashok, Susana Agusti
Summary: Oligotrophic areas in the oceans are important, but little is known about the sensitivity of microbial communities to pollutants in such areas. This study found that when exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), some microbial populations in the oligotrophic Red Sea decreased, and chlorophyll-a levels also decreased substantially. However, certain bacteria and Synechococcus sp. showed high tolerance, indicating adaptation to chronic pollution.
Review
Microbiology
Zivan Gojkovic, Samuel Simansky, Alain Sanabria, Ivana Marova, Ines Garbayo, Carlos Vilchez
Summary: The biogeochemical cycling of mercury in aquatic environments is influenced by factors such as temperature, seasonal variations, bacterial activity, dissolved oxygen levels, and interactions with dissolved organic matter. This process leads to the reinsertion of mercury contamination from human activities into aquatic systems, particularly in toxic forms like methylmercury. Phytoplankton play a crucial role in the transfer of methylmercury to the aquatic food web, posing risks to human health through consumption of seafood. This review summarizes recent findings on the interaction between organic mercury forms and natural phytoplankton and highlights the need for further research to prevent mercury biomagnification under climate change and increasing pollution scenarios.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Taiheng Yin, Hanbin Liu, Xiaoyong Wen, Wenxiong Wang, Chengwang Wang, Zhaowen Yan, Zihao Yang
Summary: A pH-responsive clean fracturing fluid was developed based on the mechanism of pseudo-trimeric surfactant and wormlike micelles formed under specific pH conditions. The fluid can switch between high-viscosity gel state and low-viscosity aqueous solution state by adjusting pH, making it suitable for medium and low-temperature oil and gas reservoirs. After shearing for 60 minutes at 60 degrees C and 170 s(-1), the viscosity of the fluid remains higher than 500 mPamiddots.
COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiangrui Wang, Wen-Xiong Wang
Summary: Growing evidence suggests that microorganisms exhibit heterogeneous sensitivity to toxicants, but the mechanisms behind this remain unclear. This study confirmed the heterogenous responses of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii to Cu stress, and found a link with the cell cycle. The increase in labile Cu(I) was related to cell division, leading to fluctuations in labile Cu(I) with diurnal and cell cycles. Cu influenced the cell cycle and algae at different cell phases exhibited different Cu sensitivities. This study reveals the underlying mechanisms of heterogeneous Cu sensitivity in phytoplankton and can help assess the ecological risks of Cu.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guangyuan Lu, Zhongyi Zhang, Wen-Xiong Wang
Summary: Cold seeps are deep-sea 'oases' with dense populations of large mussels and tubeworms. This study investigated metal bioaccumulation and transfer in six benthic species in the Haima cold seep, South China Sea, and found significant differences in trophic positions based on isotopic analysis.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meng Yang, Wen-Xiong Wang
Summary: This study quantified the nonspecific interactions between three different functional polystyrene nanoplastics and zebrafish cells. The uptake of the nanoplastics in the cells peaked within 2 hours and then decreased, and the uptake rate was similar among the different types of nanoplastics but related to their functionality. The clathrin-mediated and caveolae-mediated pathways were mainly involved in the uptake process. The internalized nanoplastics were transported to lysosomes and exocytosed by the cells via energy-dependent processes. The estimated retention half-lives of the nanoplastics in fish cells were also determined.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jie Xiao, Wen-Xiong Wang
Summary: This study provides comprehensive genomic information on the Elovl gene family in threadfin fish Eleutheronema. The study reveals the evolutionary relationships and expression patterns of Elovl genes in two species of threadfin fish. The findings enhance our understanding of the mechanisms of fatty acids biosynthesis in Eleutheronema and provide new insights for breeding fatty acid-enriched fish varieties.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Teuku Haris Iqbal, Sukree Hajisamae, Apiradee Lim, Sitthisak Jantarat, Wen-Xiong Wang, Karl W. K. Tsim
Summary: This study examined the feeding habits of four-finger threadfin fish and its diet relationship with other fish species in the tropical coastal regions of Thailand. The results showed that the diet composition of threadfin fish varied with their size and ontogeny, and it also shared food resources with other co-existing fish species. Additionally, the size, sex, and collection location of the fish significantly affected their gut fullness index and the number of food types they consumed.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiangrui Wang, Wen-Xiong Wang
Summary: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, billions of people wear face masks daily, but the potential risks of hazardous materials released from these masks remain largely unexplored. This study evaluates the leachability and cytotoxicity of copper nanoparticles in face masks for the first time. The results show that inhalation of copper from the mask accounts for around 3% of the total copper, and a significant amount of copper attached to the fibers can be easily released into solution. The released copper causes cellular stress and oxidative damage. These findings underscore the need for careful assessment of the leaching of nanoparticles in face masks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fei Dang, Chengcheng Li, Luis M. Nunes, Ronggui Tang, Junsong Wang, Shuofei Dong, Willie J. G. M. Peijnenburg, Wenxiong Wang, Baoshan Xing, Su Shiung Lam, Christian Sonne
Summary: Food security and sustainable agriculture are challenges that have been faced for a long time. The use of nanotechnology in agriculture can increase productivity and food security, but it also has negative environmental impacts, such as pollution of the human food chain.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yizhou Ke, Wen-Xiong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the physiological mechanisms of waterborne copper absorption, distribution, storage, metabolism, and excretion in the estuarine razor clam Sinonovacula constricta. The results revealed that the gills and digestive gland were the main sites for copper exchange and storage. The gills played a crucial role in regulating copper levels and removing copper from water, while the digestive gland facilitated copper absorption. These findings enhance our understanding of homeostatic regulation and transportation mechanisms in marine bivalves.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yichun Lu, Man Kwan Chow, Jiaji Sun, Danyang Tao, Qianqian Jin, Yuan Ren, Wen-Xiong Wang, Yuhe He
Summary: In this study, the authors investigated the transformation products of two common organic ultraviolet filters (oxybenzone and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate) and their endocrine disruption potentials. The results showed that the transformation products exhibited varied estrogenicity, with oxybenzone transformation products displaying greater estrogenicity than the parent compound at certain reaction times. The findings highlight the importance of considering mixtures and post-transformation cocktails in chemical testing and risk assessment to better evaluate the potential risks associated with these compounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hang Su, Qingjun Zhang, Kunyang Huang, Wen-Xiong Wang, Huizhen Li, Zhoubing Huang, Fei Cheng, Jing You
Summary: A two-compartmental toxicokinetic model is used to explain the interspecies sensitivity of imidacloprid to different aquatic invertebrates by distinguishing relevant levels of toxicity in organisms. The sensitivity to imidacloprid can vary significantly among different species. Internal levels of toxicity and toxicokinetic parameters are essential in understanding interspecies sensitivity. The model demonstrates that imidacloprid exhibits the highest toxicity to Chironomus dilutus, followed by Lumbriculus variegatus, Hyalella azteca, and Daphnia magna. The sensitivity of these invertebrates to imidacloprid varies by over 1000 times based on water concentrations, but decreases to around 50 times when based on internal residues, highlighting the importance of toxicokinetics in interspecies sensitivity. The two-compartmental model successfully simulates the slow elimination of imidacloprid in three species by distinguishing dynamic and toxicologically available fractions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Siwen Zheng, Wen-Xiong Wang
Summary: The functional heterogeneity of fish gills at the single cell scale is important. This study used single cell RNA sequencing to identify 12 cell populations in the gills of Oreochromis niloticus fish and analyzed their functional heterogeneity. The expression patterns of genes encoding ion transporters in different cell populations were examined, as well as the immune cell subtypes. The results provide insights into the physiological and immune responses of fish gills at the cellular level.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Kay Khine Soe, Teuku Haris Iqbal, Apiradee Lim, Wen-Xiong Wang, Karl W. K. Tsim, Yutaka Takeuchi, Nirattisai Petchsupa, Sukree Hajisamae
Summary: This study investigated the reproductive traits of the hermaphroditic four-finger threadfin along the coasts of Thailand. The study found that the fish exhibited protandrous hermaphrodite characteristics with multiple spawning peaks throughout the year. The study also provided information on sex ratio, maturity stage, and fecundity of the fish.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yali Luo, Wen-Xiong Wang
Summary: In this study, the interaction between silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and hemocytes in oysters was investigated. It was found that both AgNPs and Ag ions caused mitochondrial fragmentation and dysfunction, as well as disrupted mitochondria-lysosome interactions. Mitophagy was also enhanced. This study sheds light on the mechanisms of immune cell cytotoxicity caused by AgNPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yiteng Xia, Wen-Xiong Wang
Summary: Acute toxicity determination is crucial for ecological risk assessment. Traditional methods require large numbers of animals and take days to obtain results. A cell-based fluorescent assay was developed as an alternative, which allows visualization and quantification of subcellular responses, providing a faster and cheaper method for predicting the acute toxicity of sewage effluents.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
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)
