Article
Agricultural Engineering
Helena Raclavska, Jana Ruzickova, Dagmar Juchelkova, Michal Safar, Hana Brtkova, Karolina Slamova
Summary: Processing food waste from food and beverage production in automatic composters can be challenging due to the physicochemical properties of input materials. Optimization by adding bulk materials like sawdust can help, but some compounds in these materials may cause toxicity in the compost. Release of tannins and phenolic compounds could have a significant impact on compost quality.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
Domenico Ronga, Antonella Vitti, Massimo Zaccardelli, Catello Pane, Federica Caradonia, Mariateresa Cardarelli, Giuseppe Colla, Youssef Rouphael
Summary: The current trend in vegetable production systems is focused on improving yield and quality to enhance sustainability, driven by increasing consumer demand for organic vegetables. This has led to the need to produce high-quality seedlings suitable for organic farming, with a particular focus on root zone management. Industrialized nurseries are now providing uniform and early-developing seedlings, meeting the evolving needs of the market.
Article
Soil Science
Sochan Sao, Susan Praise, Toru Watanabe
Summary: Hydrological changes have a significant impact on the export of organic matter in flood plains, which play a crucial role in aquatic food webs and biogeochemical cycles. To understand the effect of flood duration on dissolved organic matter (DOM), laboratory simulations were conducted under controlled conditions. Flood duration was found to affect physicochemical properties and DOM, with increasing pH and electrical conductivity linked to higher levels of water-extractable organic carbon (WEOC) and total dissolved nitrogen (TDN). Additionally, flood duration influenced the composition and properties of DOM in both the flood water and post-flooded soil.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cristina Jimenez-Holgado, Vasilios Sakkas, Claire Richard
Summary: The study showed that natural organic matter in sediment can significantly affect the phototransformation of antidepressant drugs, producing various photoproducts. Hydroxyl radical was identified as the key intermediate during drug photodegradation. The results emphasize the importance of these reactions and call for further investigation.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Noor Fazreen Dzulkafli, Akbariah Mahdzir, Hirofumi Hara
Summary: The research utilized various analytical methods to compare the organic matter in different coastal sediments in Peninsular Malaysia, finding differences in elemental analysis among the three samples, which aligned with results from UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy analyses. WEOM was largely dominated by HFOC, and variations in DOM within different coastal ecosystems could be attributed to various human and land activities.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Pan, Pui Ching Yau, Kai Chun Lee, Hao Zhang, Vincent Lee, Cheuk Yi Lai, Ho Juen Fan
Summary: The study examined the impact of biosolids on the growth performance, nutrient contents, and toxicity performance of three ornamental species, with results indicating that a 10% concentration of biosolids had the best performance in terms of soil nutrient content and total nutrients in plants.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Slawomir Smolczynski, Barbara Kalisz, Pawel Urbanowicz, Miroslaw Orzechowski
Summary: Siltation reduces the concentration of labile C, N, P, and K in peatlands, inhibiting organic matter mineralization. Ratios such as TOC/TP < 300 and TOC/TN around 8 indicate diminished mineralization of organic matter in peatlands affected by siltation.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Giovanna Seddaiu, Maria Vittoria Pinna, Alberto Agnelli, Chiara Cappai, Giuseppe Corti, Clara Ella Demurtas, Antonio Pulina, Pier Paolo Roggero
Summary: In Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, the impact of animal effluent management on soil fertility is crucial. A three-year study in Central-western Sardinia, Italy examined the effect of different fertilization systems on soluble and total soil organic matter within a crop cropping system on sandy soil. The study found that manure promoted higher organic matter accumulation in deeper soil layers, but also resulted in lower crop residues and carbon input compared to mineral fertilizers. This highlights the importance of carefully considering the impact of organic fertilizers on overall productivity and soil organic carbon accumulation in Mediterranean NVZs.
Article
Ecology
Hirohiko Nagano, Mariko Atarashi-Andoh, Sota Tanaka, Takumi Yomogida, Naofumi Kozai, Jun Koarashi
Summary: Studying stable carbon (C-13) and nitrogen (N-15) isotopes in water-extractable organic matter (WEOM) can provide insights into the microbial decomposition of soil organic matter (SOM), which is crucial for terrestrial carbon cycles.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lipeng Wu, Haonan Zheng, Xiujun Wang
Summary: Soil amelioration through gypsum and biochar amendments enhances soil organic matter (SOM) stability in saline-alkaline paddy soils, while CaCO3 treatment shows no significant effect on soil carbon and nitrogen cycles.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Horticulture
Ana Isabel Gonzalez-Hernandez, Maria Angeles Gomez-Sanchez, Rodrigo Perez-Sanchez, Maria Remedios Morales-Corts
Summary: The application of garden waste compost teas in sustainable agriculture is an environmentally friendly alternative and this study aimed to investigate its effects on tomato plant growth. The brewing process significantly affected the chemical composition of the extracts, while long-term storage did not have a significant impact. The most energy-efficient compost tea was found to promote tomato plant growth when directly supplied to the substrate, while foliar treatments did not show significant differences. In vitro assays also demonstrated that compost tea supply enhanced root development in tomato seedlings.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Changyong Wu, Rui Tang, Huiqi Li, Xiang Liu, Liya Fu, Yin Yu, Chunli Wan
Summary: The study investigated the interaction between river sediments from cold regions and typical antibiotics, focusing on the fluorescence quenching of different substances. Results showed that tetracycline addition promoted the fluorescence quenching of protein-like, marine humic acid, and humic acid-like substances in the sediment. The complex formed during the quenching reaction varied in strength depending on the type of substance, and tetracycline also affected the secondary structure of protein-like substrates in the sediment organic matter.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alienor Allain, Marie A. Alexis, Maxime C. Bridoux, Guillaume Humbert, Yannick Agnan, Maryse Rouelle
Summary: Dissolved organic matter plays a crucial role in the biogeochemical cycles of Arctic and Subarctic terrestrial environments. This study investigated the chemical composition of organic matter from different vegetation sources and found significant differences in the quantity and composition of water-extractable organic matter. Lichens were found to have less degradable organic matter compared to vascular plants, with graminoids producing the most degradable organic matter among vascular plants.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Olga Konechnaya, Piero Bellanova, Mike Frenken, Klaus Reicherter, Jan Schwarzbauer
Summary: The study discusses geochemical and physical evidence of tsunamis, focusing on identifying highly specific tsunami indicators. Through multi-tiered geochemical analysis, evidence of inundations and a comprehensive set of marker compounds have been identified.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guoxiang Niu, Gege Yin, Xiaohan Mo, Qinggong Mao, Jiangming Mo, Junjian Wang, Xiankai Lu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of long-term nitrogen (N) inputs on soil dissolved organic matter (DOM) composition. The results demonstrate that N additions significantly alter DOM characteristics and increase recalcitrant DOM components, which benefits soil organic carbon (SOC) storage.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elisabetta Loffredo, Eren Taskin
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Eren Taskin, Carolina de Castro Bueno, Ignazio Allegretta, Roberto Terzano, Andre Henrique Rosa, Elisabetta Loffredo
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Parlavecchia, Valeria D'Orazio, Elisabetta Loffredo
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elisabetta Loffredo, Ylenia Scarcia, Marco Parlavecchia
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elisabetta Loffredo, Giuseppe Picca, Marco Parlavecchia
Summary: Hemp seedlings showed the ability to remove fungicide and endocrine disruptors from water through plant uptake and transformation. In soil experiments, hemp was also effective in removing contaminants, with the addition of compost or biochar enhancing plant protection and compound retention in soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Elisabetta Loffredo, Marco Parlavecchia
Summary: This study explored an innovative approach using plant-based adsorbents and mycodegradation to remediate a multi-contaminated soil, with wood biochar showing the highest adsorption rates for endocrine disrupting chemicals. Fungi degradation further reduced soil toxicity, especially with Pleurotus eryngii, indicating a promising and cost-effective strategy for soil remediation and pollutant elimination.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anna Maria Stellacci, Mirko Castellini, Mariangela Diacono, Roberta Rossi, Concetta Eliana Gattullo
Summary: The study applied different statistical methods to identify soil quality variables under different management practices, showing that long-term iteration of these practices affects soil quality. Combining variable selection methods can summarize data information and improve understanding of the system.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Biology
Ida Rascio, Maddalena Curci, Concetta Eliana Gattullo, Anna Lavecchia, Mohammad Yaghoubi Khanghahi, Roberto Terzano, Carmine Crecchio
Summary: Soil quality and fertility are dependent on soil microorganisms which play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and plant nutrition. Fires can significantly impact soil microbiota and organic matter, leading to the release of toxic elements and disrupting recolonization by surviving bacteria. Identifying microorganisms able to thrive in altered environments is essential for restoring degraded soils and remediating polluted sites.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Elisabetta Loffredo, Claudia Carnimeo, Roccangelo Silletti, Carmine Summo
Summary: The study found that the digestate showed remarkable efficiency in the removal of certain compounds, especially those with high hydrophobicity.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Elisabetta Loffredo
Summary: This article discusses the modern and sustainable approach of utilizing biowaste for environmental protection, including waste conversion to bioenergy and the application of materials such as biochar for adsorbing environmental estrogens. These materials are attracting attention due to their low cost, improving performance, and contribution to addressing other emergencies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ida Rascio, Concetta Eliana Gattullo, Carlo Porfido, Ignazio Allegretta, Matteo Spagnuolo, Raphael Tiziani, Silvia Celletti, Stefano Cesco, Tanja Mimmo, Roberto Terzano
Summary: Fire events can modify the distribution and speciation of potentially toxic elements in soil. The high temperatures during fire events can increase the mobility and bioavailability of certain toxic elements, potentially leading to pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Claudia Carnimeo, Nicola Colatorti, Valeria D'Orazio, Pasquale Trotti, Elisabetta Loffredo
Summary: In this study, biochar obtained from poplar wood gasification was used to adsorb xenoestrogens and a herbicide from water. The surface micromorphology and functional groups composition of biochar were investigated using scanning electron microscopy and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The adsorption kinetics showed the formation of strong bonds between biochar and the compounds, and the adsorption isotherms were described by several mathematical models. Biochar exhibited strong adsorption ability at higher temperatures, and desorption was slow and scarce. This study highlights the excellent potential of biochar as a low-cost biosorbent for retaining organic compounds permanently.
Article
Soil Science
Carlo Porfido, Concetta Eliana Gattullo, Ignazio Allegretta, Nunzio Fiorentino, Roberto Terzano, Massimo Fagnano, Matteo Spagnuolo
Summary: This study investigated the bioavailability of lead in a formerly polluted shooting range. The results showed that the lead in the soil existed mainly as insoluble lead phosphate, and there were no acute toxic effects on earthworms.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Radhia Fourati, Antonio Scopa, Chedlia Ben Ahmed, Ferjani Ben Abdallah, Roberto Terzano, Concetta Eliana Gattullo, Ignazio Allegretta, Fernanda Galgano, Marisa Carmela Caruso, Adriano Sofo
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Vito Michele Paradiso, Maria Castellino, Massimiliano Renna, Concetta Eliana Gattullo, Maria Calasso, Roberto Terzano, Ignazio Allegretta, Beniamino Leoni, Francesco Caponio, Pietro Santamaria