Article
Agronomy
S. G. H. Yeap, R. W. Bell, C. Scanlan, K. Stefanova, R. Harper, S. Davies
Summary: Water-repellent soils can promote wheat growth and nutrient uptake, and water harvesting techniques can improve water and nutrient uptake as well as early crop growth.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mengbo Zhang, Ranbin Liu, Yaxuan Li
Summary: Global warming has a clear impact on the natural water cycle, increasing extreme weather events and posing challenges to urban water supply systems. Diversifying water sources is a key to building resilience, and atmospheric water harvesting provides a direct point-of-use water source. Although it avoids the need for storage and distribution infrastructure, its high cost and low water generation rate limit its potential as a viable alternative to traditional water sources.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tariq Judeh, Isam Shahrour, Fadi Comair
Summary: This paper presents a smart rainwater harvesting system that utilizes shared harvesting system and digital technology to address water scarcity in Palestine. The system improves water harvesting capacity by optimizing shared tank capacity, smart control of water quality and leakage, and combines with a dual water supply system to achieve zero potable water shortage. The smart system demonstrates high reliability and efficiency in addressing potable water security.
Article
Soil Science
Xiaobin Wu, Hongbo Li, Zed Rengel, William R. Whalley, Haigang Li, Fusuo Zhang, Jianbo Shen, Kemo Jin
Summary: The study found that localized ammonium and phosphorus supply resulted in significantly higher phosphorus use efficiency in different soil compaction treatments compared to broadcast supply. When soil was compacted, the enhanced nitrogen utilization in the localized supply treatment was attributed to increased root growth, including greater specific root length, lower root tissue density, and deeper rooting. This highlighted the importance of optimal fertilization for mitigating negative impacts of soil compaction on crops.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zahra Ahrestani, Sadegh Sadeghzadeh, Hosein Banna Motejadded Emrooz
Summary: Despite scientific advances, access to fresh water remains a major challenge due to water shortage and contamination. Various attempts have been made to harvest water from the atmosphere, with condensation systems being of particular interest. However, the high energy consumption and need for water treatment increase costs. Sorption systems, such as Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), offer promising solutions for atmospheric water harvesting at low humidity, using only solar energy and producing drinkable water. This review examines different harvesting systems and methods, and discusses the adsorption and desorption mechanisms in sorption systems.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiazi Hou, Guibin Zhou, Yihuan Wang, Dongbo Guan
Summary: Researchers are exploring unconventional strategies to collect clean water from nature, such as fog collection using a hydrophilic/hydrophobic composite membrane. The unique surface morphology of the membrane, composed of water chestnut-like PVA particles, plays a key role in improving collecting efficiency and may offer a new solution to the global water shortage problem.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Ondrej Spulak, Dugan Kacalek, Zdenek Racek, Petra Peroutkova, Jiff Palarcik
Summary: The impacts of clear-cutting on soil and groundwater were studied, revealing changes in hydrological and chemical properties, resulting in groundwater exceeding the drinking water limits.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Savannah Wunderlich, Sarah St George Freeman, Luisa Galindo, Casey Brown, Emily Kumpel
Summary: The study found that installing household storage tanks of at least 2500 L is crucial to ensure reliable water supply for IWS households, and scheduling water deliveries on nonconsecutive days can reduce overall water supply costs. Rainwater harvesting systems are economically viable for households with limited water supply.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
K. Mashabela, T. Dube, M. H. N. Mollel, J. M. Letsoalo, M. P. Radingoana
Summary: This study assessed the accessibility and availability of portable water supply in selected communities. The majority of households in Mashite village obtained water from rivers, while all households in Lebowakgomo Zone F had access to tap water. The proximity of water sources to households in Mashite village exceeded the recommended distance of 200 meters.
PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF THE EARTH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yao Yao, Zhicheng Shen, Qiliang Wang, Jiyun Du, Lin Lu, Hongxing Yang
Summary: In order to address the issue of reliable and continuous power supply to the data monitoring and transmitting devices of the urban water supply pipeline's water intelligent network (WIN) system, a novel inline bidirectional vertical crossflow turbine (IBVCT) integrated with bell-mouth guide blocks was developed. The optimized IBVCT prototype exhibited high efficiency, with a daily electricity generation capacity of 470 Wh and effective water head loss at high water flow velocities.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ewa Burszta-Adamiak, Pawel Spychalski
Summary: In sustainable urban management, alternative water sources like rainwater, greywater, and groundwater are increasingly being considered. Dual water supply systems in private and public buildings are technologically feasible, with the latter recommended for larger scale use. Evaluation of a dual water supply system in a sports facility showed potential for environmental benefits and financial gains through rainwater management, highlighting the importance of well-designed water storage tanks for system efficiency.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Christoph Pucher, Gernot Erber, Hubert Hasenauer
Summary: Forests in Europe cover 1/3 of the land area and play a crucial role in providing resources and services. This study evaluates Europe's potential wood supply by analyzing different harvesting systems. The results indicate that around 75% of the forest area can be harvested under current conditions, while the remaining areas are either protected by law or inaccessible with existing mechanized methods. With specific machinery, up to 80% of the harvestable forests can be utilized.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wanpeng Chen, Tao Tao, Aijiao Zhou, Lu Zhang, Lei Liao, Xumeng Wu, Kai Yang, Chenxiu Li, Tian C. Zhang, Zhi Li
Summary: The study established a general model for a simulated two-stage system and developed optimization strategies based on a dynamic-level-feedback-control approach. The cost- and energy-driven optimization strategies proposed in this study can significantly reduce operating energy costs and maintain system stability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ingrid Silva Setubal, Aderson Soares de Andrade Junior, Silvestre Paulino da Silva, Artenisa Cerqueira Rodrigues, Aurenivia Bonifacio, Evandro Henrique Figueiredo Moura da Silva, Paulo Fernando de Melo Jorge Vieira, Rafael de Souza Miranda, Nicolas Cafaro La Menza, Henrique Antunes de Souza
Summary: This study investigated the impact of water availability and nitrogen fertilization on plant growth, nutrient dynamics, and soybean crop yield. The results showed that water deficiency and absence of nitrogen fertilization decreased the accumulation and partitioning of various nutrients in plants. Although nitrogen fertilization led to increased nitrogen accumulation in tissues, it did not enhance yield significantly, while the highest seed yields were observed in plants under full irrigation regardless of nitrogen supplementation. However, deficient irrigation reduced the seed oil content in nitrogen-fertilized plants. In conclusion, nitrogen fertilization is crucial for nutrient homeostasis, and water availability affects biomass and nutrient accumulation, thus limiting soybean yield performance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huimin Li, Yaguang Li, Deying Huang, Liu Zhang, Jilai Lu, Jibiao Zhang
Summary: The study found that water depth is a key factor influencing the morphological and physiological regulation of Hydrilla verticillata, with depths of 0.9-1.2m being optimal for improving water quality and enhancing the removal of total phosphorus and protein-like molecules, while minimizing photosynthesis inhibition.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
