Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinyi Shen, Wei Li, Bo Fan, Chenghao Huang, Leilei Bai, Helong Jiang, Huacheng Xu, Changhui Wang
Summary: The study explores the characteristics of phosphorus immobilization in the horizontal direction under the effects of sediment resuspension in lakes. The results show that resuspension leads to heterogeneously distributed mobile phosphorus and bioavailable phosphorus in sediment planes after the addition of drinking water treatment residuals. The horizontal distribution of phosphorus is influenced by the migration of particles of different sizes. The particle size of materials and lake background conditions should be considered for the selection or development of phosphorus-inactivating materials and the design of proper remediation strategies for controlling internal phosphorus pollution in lakes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peijin Huang, Zhijie Liang, Zhiwei Zhao, Fuyi Cui
Summary: In this study, Mg-Al-Fe hydrotalcite-like compounds were successfully synthesized from drinking water treatment residuals and showed efficient phosphate adsorption capacity. By analyzing the structure and adsorption performance of the synthesized materials, optimal synthesis conditions were identified, leading to high phosphate adsorption efficiency.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Kumuduni Niroshika Palansooriya, Pavani Dulanja Dissanayake, Avanthi Deshani Igalavithana, Ronggui Tang, Yanjiang Cai, Scott X. Chang
Summary: One-third of global annual food production is wasted, but this waste can be turned into valuable industrial products. Converting food waste into soil amendments is an effective approach to recover nutrients and reuse waste. Applying these amendments to soil can improve its fertility, increase crop production, and reduce contaminants, but the efficiency depends on various factors. Engineered biochar/biochar composite materials made from food waste are promising for soil remediation and improving nutrient use efficiency. Quality standards, policies, and regulations in the food supply chain are necessary to manage food waste.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sangar Khan, Chunlong Liu, Paul J. Milham, Kamel Mohamed Eltohamy, Yasir Hamid, Junwei Jin, Miaomiao He, Xinqiang Liang
Summary: The particle size of manure fertilizer affects the release of colloidal phosphorus in amended soils. The use of nano and micro manures can effectively reduce the release of colloidal phosphorus from manure amended soils.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Changhui Wang, Chenghao Huang, Huacheng Xu, Nannan Yuan, Xin Liu, Leilei Bai, Xiaosong He, Rui Liu
Summary: Recycling drinking water treatment residue (DWTR) to make ceramsite can provide environmental and economic benefits in water environment remediation. The key parameter for ceramsite production is the sintering temperature. Ceramsites made from different DWTR have varying properties and require specific ingredients preparation. DWTR based ceramsite is identified as non-hazardous material and has the ability to adsorb heavy metals.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Changhui Wang, Zhao Wei, Zaisheng Yan, Chunliu Wang, Shengqi Xu, Leilei Bai, Helong Jiang, Nannan Yuan
Summary: Experimental application of DWTRs in suspensions showed effective adsorption of P and removal of N, resulting in water quality meeting Class II and III levels of the China surface water quality standards. Microbial communities played a crucial role in N removal, with the potential for further applications in natural water remediation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Liu, Marianne Bechmann, Hans Olav Eggestad, Anne Falk Ogaard
Summary: This study assessed the concentration and load trends of dissolved reactive phosphorus (DRP) in streamwater of a livestock-intensive catchment in southwestern Norway, and found a significant positive correlation between cumulative soil phosphorus surplus and DRP concentration and load. This highlights the importance of long-term soil phosphorus surplus in affecting DRP loss in livestock-intensive regions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parul Sundha, Nirmalendu Basak, Arvind Kumar Rai, Rajender Kumar Yadav, Parbodh Chander Sharma
Summary: This study investigated the impact of irrigation water quality on phosphorus (P) dynamics and leaching from saline-sodic soil during reclamation using gypsum alone or in combination with organic materials. The results showed that adding organic materials with gypsum increased the concentration of water-extractable P and reduced P leaching. The properties of the leachate, such as CO32-, HCO3-, pH, and SO(4)(2-)content, were found to be closely related to P leaching.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Changhui Wang, Zhanling Wang, Huacheng Xu, Leilei Bai, Cheng Liu, Helong Jiang, Peixin Cui
Summary: Fe-based materials used for P adsorption are often limited by increased Fe lability, but Fe in drinking water treatment residue (DWTR) shows stable P adsorption abilities. Compared to FeCl3 and Fe-2(SO4)(3), Fe in DWTR is relatively stable under the effects of organic matter, sulfides, and anaerobic conditions. The addition of DWTR increases oxidizable Fe in sediment and stabilizes Fe distribution, enhancing Fe stability for environmental remediation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Khadijeh Darabi, Ghasem Hassani, Navid Alinejad, Ahmad Badeenezhad
Summary: This study investigates the density and dispersion of cigarette butts in the urban environment and estimates the leakage of pollution from them. The results show that cigarette butts are one of the most important litters in the studied area, with 28.5% of locations in low pollution status and 42.8% in significant pollution status or worse. This hazardous waste poses a serious threat to the urban environment.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hamid Reza Asghari, Guenther Bochmann, Zahra Taghizadeh Tabari
Summary: This study found that the application of biochar and zeolite significantly reduced the loss of nitrate and ammonium during the leaching process of silty loam soil. Additionally, the interaction of biochar and zeolite decreased the nitrate and ammonium content in the leachate. Biochar was more effective in removing coliform bacteria from the leachate compared to zeolite. These findings highlight the potential benefits of biochar and zeolite as soil amendments in reducing nitrogen mobility and removing coliform bacteria during the leaching process of municipal wastewater in agricultural systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. Soria, N. Rodriguez-Berbel, R. Ortega, M. E. Lucas-Borja, I Miralles
Summary: In drylands, compost from plant remains is found to be more suitable for restoring degraded soils compared to sewage sludge due to its lower CO2 emissions. The use of different organic amendments has varying effects on soil CO2 emissions, while soil properties and environmental parameters play significant roles in influencing CO2 emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sajanee G. Gunadasa, Matthew K. Tighe, Susan C. Wilson
Summary: Arsenic (As) and cadmium (Cd) are co-contaminants in agricultural systems worldwide, posing threats to water resources, food security, and human health. This study investigated the mobility of As and Cd in an acidic sandy loam soil from Sri Lanka under different co-contaminant concentration combinations and amendments. Results showed a synergistic cocontaminant adsorption effect, reducing leaching of both elements, especially at higher spiked soil concentrations. Electrostatic sorption interactions, ternary bridging complexes, and surface precipitation were responsible for the co-sorbing effects. Lime retarded the mobilization of both elements, while phosphorus enhanced As leaching but suppressed Cd leaching. The study highlights the importance of effective risk mitigation and demonstrates the system effect on co-contaminant interactions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Kayalvizhi, K. Ferents Koni Jiavana, K. Suganthi, S. Malarvizhi
Summary: The objective of this research is to predict the quality of ground water in western regions of Tamil Nadu. Nitrate pollution is a global issue that requires technological and regulatory solutions. The research focuses on developing eco-friendly nitrate treatment and removal methods, as well as enhancing understanding of nitrate formation and pollution in groundwater.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rui Ma, Zhiyuan Tian, Meiyan Wang, Xuchao Zhu, Yanzi He, Xuezheng Shi, Yin Liang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of organic amendments on soil hydraulic characteristics in the Mollisol region of Northeast China. The results showed that organic amendments significantly improved soil infiltration capacity and water retention capacity, with corn straw juice treatment exhibiting the best effect. Further research is needed to determine the optimal concentration and application rate of corn straw juice treatment.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shamah A. Agboola, Corina Konstantinou, Pantelis Charisiadis, Thibaut Delplancke, Nikolaos Efthymiou, Konstantinos C. Makris
Summary: This study examined the effectiveness of an organic food intervention in reducing urinary concentrations of lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) in primary school children in Cyprus. The results showed a reduction in urinary Pb levels during the 40-day intervention period. There were also significant associations between biomarkers of oxidative damage and both metal exposures.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manas Warke, Dibyendu Sarkar, Zhiming Zhang, Sameer Neve, Rupali Datta
Summary: This study developed and tested a simple crop rotation method using Chinese brake fern and rice, which effectively reduced arsenic concentrations in rice grains and associated health risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Charbel Abou-Khalil, Jitendra Kewalramani, Zhiming Zhang, Dibyendu Sarkar, Stewart Abrams, Michel C. Boufadel
Summary: The efficient remediation of PFAS-contaminated soils is increasingly important due to the growing awareness of these chemicals. The choice of remediation techniques depends on the soil's composition, particularly the clay content. This study investigated the mobilization efficiency of PFAS in soils with varying clay contents using electrokinetic remediation and hydraulic flushing techniques.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shoji F. Nakayama, Annie St-Amand, Tyler Pollock, Petra Apel, Yu Ait Bamai, Dana Boyd Barr, Jos Bessems, Antonia M. Calafat, Argelia Castano, Adrian Covaci, Radu Corneliu Duca, Sarah Faure, Karen S. Galea, Sean Hays, Nancy B. Hopf, Yuki Ito, Maryam Zare Jeddi, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Eva Kumar, Judy S. LaKind, Marta Esteban Lopez, Henriqueta Louro, Kristin Macey, Konstantinos C. Makris, Lisa Melnyk, Aline Murawski, Josh Naiman, Julianne Nassif, Nolwenn Noisel, Devika Poddalgoda, Lesliam Quiros-Alcala, Ata Rafiee, Loic Rambaud, Maria Joao Silva, Jun Ueyama, Marc-Andre Verner, Maisarah Nasution Waras, Kate Werry
Summary: Human biomonitoring (HBM) data can be used to compare population exposures, but finding the relevant health-based biomonitoring guidance values can be time-consuming. To address this issue, an online repository called the Human Biomonitoring Health-Based Guidance Value (HB2GV) Dashboard has been created. This database provides a centralized location for researchers and decision makers to access and interpret HBM data.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elina Ioannou, Stavros Oikonomou, Nikolaos Efthymiou, Andria Constantinou, Thibaut Delplancke, Pantelis Charisiadis, Konstantinos C. Makris
Summary: Tailoring medical models to specific individuals or risk subgroups delivered at the appropriate time is crucial in personalized medicine/prevention initiatives. The CIRCA-CHEM randomized 2x2 crossover pilot trial examined the impact of consuming fruits/vegetables within a restricted daily window on urinary biomarkers of exposure to neonicotinoids and pyrethroids pesticides, oxidative damage biomarkers, and the associated urinary metabolome. The study found a significant difference in pesticide levels between the morning and evening intervention periods, with higher levels observed in the evening. Positive associations were also found between pesticides and oxidative damage biomarkers, indicating a diurnal chrono-window of pesticide toxicity. Understanding the chrono-disrupted metabolism of food contaminants could be valuable in personalized medicine initiatives.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Konstantinos C. Makris, Behzad Heibati, Shan Zienolddiny Narui
Summary: Oxidative stress and tissue damage are important factors in the early stages of chronic disease pathogenesis, but there is little research on the temporal dimensions of these processes in relation to environmental and occupational stressors like night shift work. This study critically reviewed human studies on the temporal dynamics of oxidative stress and the circadian clock system's activity in response to environmental/occupational stressors, specifically night shift work. The results showed that although progress has been made in understanding the biological mechanisms of oxidative stress, more research is needed to explore the temporal trajectory of these processes in response to environmental/occupational stressors.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eva Govarts, Liese Gilles, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Tiina Santonen., Petra Apel., Paula. Alvito, Elena. Anastasi, Helle Raun Andersen, Anna-Maria Andersson, Lenka Andryskova, Jean-Philippe Antignacj, Brice Appenzeller, Fabio Barbone, Zohar Barnett-Itzhaki, Robert Barouki, Tamar Berman, Wieneke Bil, Teresa Borges, Jurgen Buekers, Ana Canas-Portilla, Adrian Covaci, Zsofia Csako, Elly Den Hond, Darina Dvorakova, Lucia Fabelova, Tony Fletcherx, Hanne Frederiksen, Catherine Gabriel, Catherine Ganzleben, Thomas Goen, Thorhallur Halldorsson, Line S. Haug, Milena Horvat, Pasi Huuskonen, Medea Imboden, Marta Jagodic Hudobivnik, Beata Janasik, Natasa Janev Holcer, Spyros Karakitsios, Andromachi Katsonouri, Jana Klanova, Venetia Kokaraki, Tina Kold Jensen, Jani Koponen, Michelle Laeremans, Federica Laguzzi, Rosa Lange, Nora Lemke, Sanna Lignell, Anna Karin Lindroos, Joana Lobo Vicente, Mirjam Luijten, Konstantinos C. Makris, Darja Mazej, Lisa Melymuki, Matthieu Meslin, Hans Molar, Parisa Montazeri, Aline Murawski, Sonia Namorado, Lars Niemann, Stefanie Nabler, Baltazar Nunes, Kristin Olafsdottir, Lubica Palkovicova Murinova, Nafsika Papaioannou, Susana Pedraza-Diaz, Pavel Pileri, Veronika Plichta, Michael Poteser, Nicole Probst-Hensch, Loic Rambaud, Elke Rauscher-Gabernig, Katarina Rausova, Sylvie Remy, Margaux Riou, Valentina Rosolen, Christophe Rousselle, Maria Rather, Denis Sarigiannis, Maria J. Silva, Zdenka Slejkovec, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Anja Stajnko, Tamas Szigeti, Jose V. Tarazona, Cathrine Thomsen, Ziga Tkalec, Hanna Tolonen, Tomas Trnovec, Maria Uhl, An Van Nieuwenhuyse, Elsa Vasco, Veerle J. Verheyen, Susana Viegas, Anne Marie Vinggaard, Nina Vogel, Katrin Vorkamp, Wojciech Wasowicz, Till Weber, Sona Wimmerova, Marjolijn Woutersen, Philipp Zimmermann, Martin Zvonari, Holger Koch, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Marta Esteban Lopez, Argelia Castano, Lorraine Stewartx, Ovnair Sepaix, Greet Schoeters
Summary: As part of the European Human Biomonitoring Initiative, a human biomonitoring survey was conducted in 23 countries to produce comparable data for the EU. The survey utilized existing HBM capacity in Europe and aligned national or regional studies under the HBM4EU program. The survey included over 10,000 participants from different age groups and measured various biomarkers to assess exposure levels to different chemicals. The data obtained can be used as a reference for global comparison, evaluate the effectiveness of the European Commission's chemical strategy, and guide policy-making.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sameer Neve, Jiang Du, Rojyar Barhemat, Weina Meng, Yi Bao, Dibyendu Sarkar
Summary: This paper presents the results of laboratory experiments and 3D finite element analysis on the mechanical, economical, and environmental performance of concrete blended with biochar. The results show that using biochar can increase the compressive strengths and reduce the shrinkage of concrete without causing a leaching problem. Finite element analysis also demonstrates that using biochar can improve the flexural performance of reinforced concrete beams as well as their economic and environmental performance.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhiming Zhang, Dibyendu Sarkar, Frances Levy, Rupali Datta
Summary: Soil lead (Pb) contamination is a serious health risk in urban areas. Phytoextraction, using vetiver grass and a biodegradable chelating agent (EDDS), was effective in reducing soil Pb concentration in a Pb-contaminated community garden over 3 years, despite ongoing Pb input. EDDS converted non-plant-available forms of Pb to plant-available forms, resulting in higher Pb accumulation in vetiver roots compared to without EDDS application. This field study demonstrated the effectiveness of a chemically catalyzed phytoextraction model for Pb removal from urban soils.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Viravid Na Nagara, Dibyendu Sarkar, Michel Boufadel, Rupali Datta
Summary: The green engineered mulch (GEM) is a safe and effective retrofit for improving the removal of phosphorus and metals from stormwater runoff in bioretention systems. It can be used as a simple and economical alternative to regular mulch.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sonali Banerjee, Saibal Ghosh, Sonam Jha, Sumit Kumar, Gourav Mondal, Dibyendu Sarkar, Rupali Datta, Abhishek Mukherjee, Pradip Bhattacharyya
Summary: Contamination of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in agricultural soil in the chromite-asbestos mine region of India poses a threat to the ecosystem and human health. This study evaluates PTEs concentration, source identification, health risks, and dietary risks associated with PTEs pollution. The results show that PTEs concentration, especially Cr and Ni, was significantly higher than the permissible limit in contaminated areas compared to uncontaminated areas. The study also identifies the main pollution source as mines and highlights the high health risks posed by PTEs-contaminated rice grains.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meghana Parameswarappa Jayalakshmamma, Viravid Na Nagara, Ashish Borgaonkar, Dibyendu Sarkar, Omowunmi Sadik, Michel Boufadel
Summary: Urban areas are a significant source of microplastic pollution in waterways due to increased vehicular and human activities. This study collected stormwater runoff samples from different land uses to examine the quantity and composition of microplastics. The results showed variations in microplastic concentrations and polymer types among different areas, highlighting the importance of land use patterns in shaping microplastic abundance.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)