Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer Trevino, Miguel Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Maria Jose Montes-Vega, Hector Aguilera, Ana Fernandez-Ayuso, Nuria Fernandez-Naranjo
Summary: In this study, wavelet analysis was applied to measure the frequency of changes in water levels and water temperature of temporary coastal ponds in the Donana National Park. The results show that these ponds are groundwater-dependent ecosystems connected to the sand-dune aquifer. Other hydrological processes, such as evaporation and evapotranspiration, also affect the ponds. The findings contribute to the understanding and management of these fragile ecosystems.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yinghu Zhang, Chenyang Huang, Wenqi Zhang, Jinhong Chen, Lu Wang
Summary: This study explores the concept, approaches, and future research of hydrological connectivity at multiscales, analyzing the effects of human activities and natural factors. It concludes that a standard concept of hydrological connectivity may vary in different environments and emphasizes the importance of considering it in social-economical-ecological-hydrological frameworks for effective water management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Bei Zhao, Zhanxue Sun, Yadan Guo, Zhongkui Zhou, Xuegang Wang, Pingchao Ke
Summary: This study reviewed the occurrence and distribution of uranium mineral-related substances in various basins and environmental media in China, and assessed their impact on the environment and human health. The results showed significant differences in the occurrence characteristics of uranium mineral-related substances in different environmental media, which will guide the efforts to address uranium mineral-related pollution in China. The study also proposed urgent and practical suggestions for controlling uranium mining pollution.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yudha Kristanto, Suria Tarigan, Tania June, Enni Dwi Wahjunie, Bambang Sulistyantara
Summary: Meeting the challenge of meeting agricultural production demand while preserving water regulation ecosystem services can be achieved through adopting a multifunctional landscape approach. Forest patches play a crucial role in preserving these services in tropical landscapes dominated by oil palm plantations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yinzhi Huang, Guangli Xiu, Yifeng Lu, Song Gao, Liting Li, Lingxiao Chen, Qing Huang, Yue Yang, Xiang Che, Xi Chen, Qingyan Fu
Summary: The study used an emission profile-based source tracing method combined with wind speed and direction data to successfully trace six air pollution episodes, demonstrating the efficiency of the approach.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Judit Deri-Takacs, Benjamin, Carl Mendoza, Judit Madl-Szonyi
Summary: This study characterizes the chemical compositions, water types, and hydrochemical processes of groundwaters and surface waters in Wood Buffalo National Park in Canada. The findings contribute to advancing knowledge on the hydrochemical characteristics of this remote and highly protected region and are important for further assessment of the natural water conditions.
Article
Ecology
Tong Zhang, Feng Liu, Xiezhi Yu, Xiaofeng Jiang, Yibin Cui, Mei Li
Summary: The study found serious contamination of heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil from industrial parks, but low health risks from PAHs; wheat was significantly affected by contaminated soil, with chlorophyll, POD, and AMS activity serving as suitable biomarkers for assessing the combined toxicity of multiple pollutants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaohong He, Xiang Che, Song Gao, Xi Chen, Miaoting Pan, Minzi Jiang, Shuwei Zhang, Haohao Jia, Yusen Duan
Summary: A study investigated the composition, distribution, photochemical activity, and emission profiles of 106 VOCs derived from the organic chemical raw material industry in Shanghai. The majority of VOC components were found to be alkanes and oxygenated VOCs, showing strong correlation with the raw materials and products. Additionally, the study identified pentane, acetone, isopropanol, 1,4-dioxane, and n-hexane as the most frequently detected VOCs in the samples.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yinzhi Huang, Xiang Che, Dan Jin, Guangli Xiu, Lian Duan, Yifan Wu, Song Gao, Yusen Duan, Qingyan Fu
Summary: Mobile monitoring with DI-MS is an effective way to track emission sources and is significant for air quality management in chemical industrial parks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiaxi Tang, Yongle Zhu, Biao Xiang, Yu Li, Ting Tan, Ying Xu, Mengxue Li
Summary: The study found that levels of fluorine, manganese, and iron exceeded drinking water standards, short chain PFASs were positively correlated with water depth while long chain PFASs were negatively correlated with water depth. The hazard quotient decreased with age, with arsenic, iron, manganese, and perfluorooctanoic acid identified as the main sources of risk.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Kai-Gao Ouyang, Xiao-Wei Jiang, Gang Mei, Hong-Bin Yan, Ran Niu, Li Wan, Yijian Zeng
Summary: This study uses frequency domain reflectometry to monitor the fluctuating rock water content (RWC) in a sandstone cave in the Yungang Grottoes, China. The study identifies two major cycles of rock moisture addition and depletion, one in summer affected by air vapor concentration and the other in winter caused by freezing-thawing. By using the LSTM network and the SHAP method, the study also identifies the contributions of relative humidity, air temperature, and wall temperature to rock moisture and successfully predicts RWC using these variables.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maelle Fresne, Phil Jordan, Owen Fenton, Per-Erik Mellander, Karen Daly
Summary: The study found that medium-sized P-coll in soils was mostly unreactive P associated to some extent with amorphous forms of iron. Higher soil maximum P sorption capacity was correlated with lower concentrations of medium-sized P-coll, while soluble P concentrations increased with increasing DPS.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Danielle K. Hare, Susanne A. Benz, Barret L. Kurylyk, Zachary C. Johnson, Neil C. Terry, Ashley M. Helton
Summary: This study presents a web tool application called PASTA that analyzes paired air and stream temperature signals, using publicly available stream temperature data and large-scale climate observations, to evaluate spatiotemporal patterns in stream thermal sensitivity and relative groundwater influence. The tool fits sinusoidal curves of daily stream and air temperatures to indicate groundwater influence characteristics and performs linear regressions for stream versus air temperatures to indicate stream thermal sensitivity.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Yuan, Fei Wang
Summary: This study proposes a regional emergency scheduling model using super network theory to improve collaboration efficiency among primary relief centers, local relief centers, and other CIPs in chemical industry parks.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjuan Zheng, Zhenlei Yang, Xiaoxuan Wang, Hailong Wang, Xuan Yu, Lian-Ping Wang, Bin He
Summary: This study investigated the spatiotemporal dynamics of soil moisture and salinity in a reclaimed wetland park in Guangdong Province, China. The results showed that diel evaporation influenced soil water up to a depth of 40 cm, while extreme rainfall only increased topsoil moisture without significant effects on soil salinity. Salt accumulation occurred at depths between 40 and 70 cm during the rainy season, persisting until the end of the monitoring period. In the dry season, the topsoil became salinized up to a depth of 30 cm, but recovered after rainfall.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hang Lang, Liang Chen, Guohua Hou, Wenjuan Wang, Shengzhang Zou, Ximing Luo
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Zhang, Liang Chen, Guoxin Huang, Fei Liu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Binghua Li, Yongtao Cao, Xiangyu Guan, Yuehua Li, Zhongyong Hao, Wei Hu, Liang Chen
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yijia Li, YueHua Li, Hongxiong Yang, Liang Chen, Yongtao Cao
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dashuai Zhang, Zhaogeng Wang, Qizhong Guo, Jijian Lian, Liang Chen
Article
Environmental Sciences
YueHua Li, Lin Zhao, Fulong Chen, Kylan S. Jin, Paul H. Fallgren, Liang Chen
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dashuai Zhang, Yao Dai, Lingli Wang, Liang Chen
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2020)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Sheila Kavwenje, Lin Zhao, Liang Chen, Evance Chaima
Summary: This study analyzed future temperature and precipitation projections in the Shire River Basin (SRB) in Malawi, finding a greater increase in temperatures. The future temperature changes showed higher uncertainties, while precipitation changes were more complex.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Zhang, Yajun Sun, Zhimin Xu, Wenjing Zhang, Guoxin Huang, Fei Liu, Liang Chen
Summary: The study utilized modern scientific techniques to evaluate the transformation pathway and toxicity of gibberellic acid (GA(3)) and its products, revealing that GA(3) could transform into higher toxicity derivatives in water environments, posing significant health risks to humans and the environment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Hou, Guoao Li, Mingrui Liu, Liang Chen, Ye Yao, Paul H. Fallgren, Song Jin
Summary: The study focused on the degradation and mobilization of PFOA and PFOS through electrochemical treatments in a simulated saturated soil source zone. Significant defluorination and electromigration were observed, indicating the removal of PFOA and PFOS primarily through destruction. This research contributes to the understanding of simultaneous desorption, mobilization, and destruction of PFAS in saturated soil under a low-intensity electrical field.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bei Zhang, Liang Chen, Qizhong Guo, Jijian Lian, Ye Yao
Summary: The impact of different woody plants on nitrogen distribution in stormwater green infrastructures is still not well understood. This study found that rainfall conditions such as inflow concentration, recurrence interval, and number of dry days can influence the distribution of NH3-N and NO3-N in the soil. The study also established a quantitative relationship between N pollutant load reduction rates and influencing factors, which can be used to estimate the effectiveness of green infrastructure in treating runoff pollutants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yue Hua Li, Lin Zhao, Meng Lu Huang, Liang Chen, Song Jin
Summary: This study explored the application of a vertical electrokinetic system (V-EK) to mitigate and prevent soil salinization caused by salt rising from saline groundwater in coastal areas. The results showed that the V-EK system significantly reduced the levels of ions in the surface soil and effectively decreased soil salinity.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Bei Zhang, Liang Chen, Song Jin, Qizhong Guo, Jie Hou
Summary: This review critically examines the role of plants in nitrogen migration and transformation in plant-soil systems, focusing on the influence mechanism and interdependent relationships among plant roots, plant metabolism, plant root exudates, and rhizosphere microbes. While there is abundant information regarding the influence of microorganisms on nitrogen migration and transformation, there is limited knowledge on the effects of different plant root characteristics and root exudates. Additionally, there are major knowledge gaps regarding quantitative pathways of nitrogen migration and transformation by deep-rooted plants to mitigate negative environmental impacts. Further research is needed to understand the comprehensive influence of multiple environmental factors on plant-soil systems for more effective soil and plant management.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bei Zhang, Liang Chen, Qizhong Guo, Zhaoxin Zhang, Jijian Lian
Summary: With the acceleration of urbanization, N pollution in rainfall runoff has become the primary cause of eutrophication. Green infrastructure (GI) has been implemented to control N pollution, but little is known about the process through which woody plants affect N distribution and the microecosystem in GI. Laboratory tests were conducted to investigate the roles of Sophora japonica and Malus baccata in N removal in a column-scale GI. The results showed that M. baccata had a greater impact on N distribution and microecosystem due to its higher abundance of Actinobacteria and higher enzyme activities.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Paul H. Fallgren, Liang Chen, Min Peng, Michael A. Urynowicz, Song Jin
Summary: Microbially digested coal preparation waste can be transformed into an organic soil amendment to increase soil organic matter content and enhance plant growth, providing a viable alternative for beneficial use of coal preparation solid waste.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)