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Environmental Sciences
Farhad Gholami, Bahman Yargholi, Ahmad Sharafati
Summary: The efficiency of the Naseri Wetland in the qualitative treatment of agricultural drainage from Khuzestan sugarcane was investigated. The wetland showed the highest removal efficiency for heavy metals and nutrients at the farthest station, W3.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad A. Rahman, Mohammad A. Alim, Sayka Jahan, Ataur Rahman
Summary: Vegetated roofs are a potential tool for mitigating the negative impacts of urbanisation on the water cycle and heat balance. However, their uptake has been slow due to a lack of regulatory acceptance and knowledge gap regarding their effectiveness. Future research should focus on gathering experimental data to establish performance benchmarks for different aspects of vegetated roofs in urban settings.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaozhu Liu, Qunqun Liu, Yanqing Sheng
Summary: Excessive nutrients in aquatic ecosystems are the main driving factors for eutrophication and water quality deterioration. This study investigated the effects of nitrate nitrogen and phosphate addition in the overlying water on the environmental behaviors of chromium, copper, and cadmium in coastal river sediments. It was found that microorganisms play an important role in reducing the concentration of heavy metals in sediments and overlying water by enhancing the binding ability of phosphate and heavy metal ions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mona Abbasi, Edwin Safari, Majid Baghdadi, Mehran Janmohammadi
Summary: In this study, sand enriched with graphene oxide (GO) was used to prevent heavy metals migration to groundwater. Batch experiments showed different adsorption capacities of GO for various heavy metals, with the nonlinear Freundlich model fitting the equilibrium reactions. The presence of GO enhanced the adsorption capacity of the sand column for heavy metals, and the adsorption behavior of GO in a mixture of metals was different from single components. Kinetic models successfully predicted the breakthrough curves of heavy metals in the reactive medium.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Claudia Marin, Makram El Bachawati, Gabriel Perez
Summary: Green roofs are building-integrated greenery systems that provide ecological and economic benefits to urban environments. Previous research on the environmental impact of leachate from green roofs has generated inconsistent conclusions. However, appropriate mitigation measures and system design can control nutrient leaching. The studies confirm the mitigating effect of green roofs on acid rain.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Kirsi Kuoppamaki
Summary: The study in southern Finland showed that vegetated roofs with meadow vegetation can effectively retain rainwater, with the highest retention rate in summer and still functioning in winter. Biochar amendment had minimal impact on rainfall retention.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Acoustics
Chang Liu, Fotis Georgiou, Maarten Hornikx
Summary: Vegetated roof systems can help mitigate traffic noise by acting as absorbers. The properties of substratum and plant coverage are crucial for the acoustic absorption of vegetated roofs. Most studies on acoustic absorption are based on laboratory experiments or numerical models, with limited research focusing on in-situ measurement for impedance prediction.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Georgia Thomson-Laing, Niamh Dyer, Ruby Whyte-Wilding, Susanna A. Wood
Summary: The increase in benthic mats dominated by anatoxin-producing Microcoleus autumnalis poses a growing health risk to humans and animals worldwide. In in situ experiments, it was found that the area and expansion of M. autumnalis mats tended to increase downstream, with a complex mix of drivers affecting proliferation and varying hierarchy of importance among different sites. Further research is needed to understand the non-linear drivers of M. autumnalis proliferation and the factors influencing their growth in different environments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyang Jiang, Yinhao Xue, Meng Wang, Hao Wang, Lu Liu, Yanhui Dai, Xia Liu, Tongtao Yue, Jian Zhao
Summary: Ocean acidification poses a high threat to marine microalgae, but the role of marine sediment in the adverse effects of acidification on microalgae is largely unknown. This study systematically investigated the effects of acidification on the growth of individual and co-cultured microalgae in sediment-seawater systems. The presence of sediment significantly mitigated the growth inhibition of certain microalgal species induced by acidification, while promoting the growth of others. Additionally, the introduction of sediment affected the community stability of the co-cultured microalgae under acidification. This work demonstrates the importance of sediment in understanding the impact of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sajid Mehmood, Waqas Ahmed, Juha M. Alatalo, Mohsin Mahmood, Muhammad Imtiaz, Allah Ditta, Esmat F. Ali, Hamada Abdelrahman, Michal Slany, Vasileios Antoniadis, Jorg Rinklebe, Sabry M. Shaheen, Weidong Li
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of biochars in treating contaminated fishpond sediments. The results showed that biochars can reduce the concentrations of toxic elements, improve nutrient content, and enhance the reutilization of sediments as fertilizers.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zhenming Zhang, Xianliang Wu, Huijuan Liu, Xianfei Huang, Qina Chen, Xuetao Guo, Jiachun Zhang
Summary: Microplastics (<5 mm) are widespread in the world and their presence in the environment raises concerns for health and safety. This review primarily focuses on the characterization techniques of microplastics and their interaction with conventional coexisting substances such as heavy metals, organic pollutants, and nutrients. It is observed that there is a significant pollution of microplastics in various areas, especially in Africa, Asia, India, South Africa, North America, and Europe. The separation methods and characterization technologies can accurately identify the shape, abundance, color, and particle size of microplastics. Additionally, the adsorption and desorption characteristics of heavy metals and organic pollutants on microplastics vary based on their properties.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xuantian Li, Puxia Wu, Claudio O. Delang, Qilin He, Fengbao Zhang
Summary: The investigation on the concentrations of nutrients and heavy metals in sediments from the Weihe River revealed a decreasing trend over the years, with higher values concentrated in urban areas. The results of ecological risk assessment indicated that most pollutants originated from external sources, while heavy metals were significantly influenced by anthropogenic activities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Irene Sanchez-Gavilan, Lourdes Rufo, Nuria Rodriguez, Vicenta de la Fuente
Summary: The study provides a comprehensive survey on the inorganic composition of the euhalophyte annual succulent species Salicornia patula, showing the elemental intake from soils, potentially making it an edible plant and useful in phytoremediation procedures involving soils with certain heavy metals.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Kristina Buneviciene, Donata Drapanauskaite, Romas Mazeika, Jonas Baltrusaitis
Summary: The combination of biofuel ash and green waste compost can improve soil properties and increase wheat and triticale yields. Using GWC with BA can result in fewer heavy metals transferred to crops compared to using BA alone.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiaying Liu, Leah J. Martin, Irina Dinu, Catherine J. Field, Deborah Dewey, Jonathan W. Martin
Summary: BPA and BPS exposure during pregnancy may affect children's neurodevelopment, with maternal nutrient status and neurotoxicant metal co-exposures playing important roles. Selenium and cadmium were significant predictors of neurodevelopment outcomes, and maternal selenium may protect against the adverse effects of bisphenols. Maternal cadmium was associated with poorer motor development, while not modifying the effects of bisphenols on motor development. Further research is needed to explore sex-specific effects of BPA and BPS on child development.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jeremie Sage, Emmanuel Berthier, Marie-Christine Gromaire
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Seidl, G. Da, P. Ausset, S. Haenn, E. Gehin, L. Moulin
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adele Bressy, Catherine Carre, Emilie Caupos, Bernard de Gouvello, Jose-Frederic Deroubaix, Jean-Claude Deutsch, Romain Mailler, Anthony Marconi, Pascale Neveu, Laurent Paulic, Sebastien Pichon, Vincent Rocher, Irina Severin, Mathilde Soyer, Regis Moilleron
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tala Kanso, Damien Tedoldi, Marie-Christine Gromaire, David Ramier, Mohamed Saad, Ghassan Chebbo
Review
Environmental Sciences
Assia Mokssit, Bernard de Gouvello, Aurelie Chazerain, Francois Figueres, Bruno Tassin
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kelsey Flanagan, Philippe Branchu, Lila Boudahmane, Emilie Caupos, Dominique Demare, Steven Deshayes, Philippe Dubois, Meriem Kajeiou, Laurent Meffray, Chandirane Partibane, Mohamed Saad, Maria Vitart de Abreu Lima, Marie-Christine Gromaire
Article
Environmental Sciences
Martin Seidl, Bilel Hadrich, Luiz Palmier, Guido Petrucci, Nilo Nascimento
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Martin Seidl, Manal Saifane
Summary: This article develops a systemic function approach through a green intensity index in two characteristic urban areas of Paris, finding that central city parts scored low due to low biodiversity and absence of infiltration surface, while suburbs with more green obtained higher values thanks to better biodiversity and more green per inhabitant.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Martin Seidl, Julien Le Roux, Remi Mazerolles, Noureddine Bousserrhine
Summary: The study aimed to assess the risk of remobilisation of trace metals, PAH and PCB in an old industrial site located south of Paris. The research found that the soil in both zones was highly contaminated, exceeding French environmental standards, with significant release of metals, especially zinc and copper, from the demolition zone posing an ecological risk. The study highlighted the importance of soil type and temporary flooding conditions on pollutant release and groundwater quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fidji Sandre, Nina Huynh, Marie-Christine Gromaire, Gilles Varrault, Christophe Morin, Regis Moilleron, Julien Le Roux, Laure Garrigue-Antar
Summary: Road runoff is a significant source of micropollutants that can contaminate groundwater and soils, posing a threat to the environment and ecosystems. This study investigated the specific toxicants present in road runoff from two sites with different traffic intensities and conducted a toxicological risk assessment. The findings emphasize the unpredictability of the cocktail effect of pollutants and the importance of a multi-approaches strategy for characterizing environmental matrices.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Johnny Gasperi, Julien Le Roux, Steven Deshayes, Sophie Ayrault, Louise Bordier, Lila Boudahmane, Helene Budzinski, Emilie Caupos, Nadege Caubriere, Kelsey Flanagan, Martin Guillon, Nina Huynh, Pierre Labadie, Laurent Meffray, Pascale Neveu, Chandirane Partibane, Julien Paupardin, Mohamed Saad, Lucie Varnede, Marie-Christine Gromaire
Summary: This study analyzed runoff pollution from trafficked urban areas, finding significant variations in pollutant concentrations between different sites. The lowest concentrations were observed in parking lot runoff, which exhibited a unique pollution fingerprint.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Walid Al-Shaar, Olivier Bonin, Bernard de Gouvello
Summary: This study models different land use development scenarios and incorporates global and local parameters to predict future land use changes. The results indicate an increase in urban areas and a decrease in bare soils, and propose corresponding urbanization measures.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Walid Al-Shaar, Olivier Bonin, Bernard de Gouvello, Patrice Chatellier, Martin Hendel
Summary: Urban areas are facing various challenges due to global urbanization, and finding appropriate solutions is crucial. This study examines several solutions in the ile-de-France region and identifies land use and population distribution as the main driving factors. Statistical models integrated within a geographic information system are used to predict the implementation potentials of these solutions and compare them with the demand.
Article
Water Resources
Ahmeda Assann Ouedraogo, Emmanuel Berthier, Brigitte Durand, Marie-Christine Gromaire
Summary: Accurate evaluation of evapotranspiration is crucial for sustainable urban drainage systems and restoring natural water balances. This study in Paris shows that ET is the major term in water budget, influenced by internal water storage, atmospheric factors, and vegetation types.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tala Kanso, Marie-Christine Gromaire, David Ramier, Philippe Dubois, Ghassan Chebbo
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)
