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Environmental Sciences
Sheetal Manori, Vijendra Shah, Vandana Soni, Kasturi Dutta, Achlesh Daverey
Summary: The study found that the use of pine needle biochar at 100 mg/kg can enhance the phytoremediation ability of Bidens pilosa for cadmium in soil, with biochar treatment also increasing the cadmium concentration in the plant's roots and shoots.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Yulia Sotnikova, Anna Grigoriadi, Vadim Fedyaev, Margarita Garipova, Ilshat Galin, Guzal Sharipova, Anna Yamaleeva, Sergey Chetverikov, Dmitriy Veselov, Guzel Kudoyarova, Rashit Farkhutdinov
Summary: The study investigated the effect of Lenoil biological product containing Pseudomonas turukhanskensis IB 1.1 bacteria on Secale cereale L plants. It was found that Lenoil promoted plant growth and degraded petroleum pollutants. Lenoil treatment increased lateral root development, enhanced root auxin content, and reduced the concentration of toxic petroleum components, highlighting the importance of further research on phytohormones for phytoremediation improvement.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fahime Ashrafi, Ava Heidari, Mohammad Farzam, Alireza Karimi, Malihe Amini
Summary: This study investigated the effects of manure and biochar on the accumulation of heavy metals by Salicornia species. The results showed that biochar significantly reduced the accumulation of Cr in roots and shoots, while also increasing the content of photosynthetic pigments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Liu, Zhe Li, Shigeng Chen, Weizhi Zhou
Summary: This study combined biochar and urea to enhance the phytoremediation of petroleum-contaminated soil. The results showed that the degradation rate of petroleum hydrocarbons increased significantly when biochar, urea, and ryegrass were co-applied. Soil physicochemical properties and microbial activities were also influenced by the treatments. Furthermore, the application of biochar and urea activated the metabolism pathway of petroleum hydrocarbons in root soil. Overall, this study demonstrated the potential of biochar and urea for improving the ecofriendly and cost-effective in-situ bioremediation technology for petroleum-contaminated soils.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jeremiah A. Adedeji, Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, Mark Opoku Amankwa, Dennis Asante-Sackey, Samuel Ofori-Frimpong, Edward Kwaku Armah, Sudesh Rathilal, Amir H. Mohammadi, Maggie Chetty
Summary: This article discusses the bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon contaminants, emphasizing the importance of petroleum-degrading microorganisms. Additionally, it explores the transformation capabilities of biological agents for complex pollutants and factors influencing biodegradation mechanisms and enzymatic systems. Lastly, recent studies on bioremediation techniques with economic prospects for petroleum spill remediation are highlighted.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sashi Prava Devi, Kunal Jani, Avinash Sharma, Dhruva Kumar Jha
Summary: The rapid industrialization and development in petrochemical industries have led to increased hydrocarbon pollution and damage to natural ecosystems, including agricultural soils. This study investigates the influence of hydrocarbon contamination on the physicochemical characteristics and enzymatic activities of soil, and the role of soil bacteria in degrading hydrocarbons. The results show that specific bacterial taxa thrive in contaminated sites, suggesting their potential in hydrocarbon degradation compared to non-contaminated sites. These findings provide insights into the bacterial community structure and their efficiency in degrading hydrocarbons, which can be helpful in designing effective biodegradation strategies to mitigate oil contamination in agricultural soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Benginur Bastabak, Elif Godekmerdan, Gunnur Kocar
Summary: This review article evaluates the current knowledge of contaminated soil in specific areas in Turkey and discusses the feasibility of phytoremediation with biofuel production. It identifies sources of contamination and suitable energy crops for different regions, aiming to provide sustainable solutions for soil remediation in Turkey.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Georgios Charvalas, Alexandra D. Solomou, Kyriakos D. Giannoulis, Elpiniki Skoufogianni, Dimitrios Bartzialis, Christina Emmanouil, Nicholaos G. Danalatos
Summary: This article provides an overview of alternative methods for restoring contaminated soils (phytoremediation), focusing on areas of excessive metallurgical activities in Greece. Two case studies in Northern Greece were selected, one characterized by metal mining and a hot summer Mediterranean climate, and the other involving lignite mining and pollution under subtropical climate.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Lu, Ellen Weiner, Elizabeth Smiley, Mark Widdowson, Gabriel Isaacman-VanWertz
Summary: Underground storage tanks for petroleum or hazardous substances are commonly used for home heating, but leaks and spills can pose health risks from subsurface petroleum vapors. Research on soil gas composition at remediated sites in Virginia showed wide variations in total petroleum hydrocarbons, with poorly correlated differences in hydrocarbons of varying carbon numbers or degrees of unsaturation. The composition and magnitude of residual contamination at these sites are driven by rarely documented spill characteristics, such as age and composition of source material.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Katarzyna Wielgusz, Marcin Praczyk, Lidia Irzykowska, Dariusz Swierk
Summary: The phytoremediation potential of industrial hemp is influenced by soil pH, fertilization levels, and cadmium concentration. Different hemp varieties exhibit varying abilities to accumulate cadmium and show disparities in response to different agrotechnical conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jadwiga Wyszkowska, Edyta Boros-Lajszner, Agata Borowik, Jan Kucharski
Summary: Avena sativa and Sinapis alba are viable options for phytoremediation of soil contaminated with Cd2+, with Avena sativa showing greater ability to accumulate Cd2+ in the roots. Although cellulose fertilization stimulated microbial proliferation in Cd2+-contaminated soil, it did not mitigate the adverse effects of Cd2+ on bacterial diversity. Core microbiome of the soils included bacteria from the genera Sphingomonas, Sphingobium, Achromobacter, and Pseudomonas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lei Xu, Xiangyu Xing, Hongbiao Cui, Jing Zhou, Jun Zhou, Jianbiao Peng, Jingfeng Bai, Xuebo Zheng, Mingfei Ji
Summary: Adding lime significantly reduces the exchangeable fraction of copper and cadmium in soil, while plant species can decrease runoff generation. Different copper-tolerant plant species have varying effects on water-soluble copper concentrations, but combined remediation effectively reduces copper erosion to aquatic ecosystems.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Alexandra D. Solomou, Rafaelia Germani, Nikolaos Proutsos, Michaela Petropoulou, Petros Koutroumpilas, Christos Galanis, Georgios Maroulis, Antonios Kolimenakis
Summary: This study investigates the use of phytoremediation, specifically focusing on Mediterranean plants, to reduce heavy metal concentrations in contaminated soils. Based on a review of 166 research studies, the findings suggest that phytoremediation is a sustainable and affordable option, particularly for developing countries. While non-native plant species may be preferred for their metal tolerance mechanisms, they can also pose risks to local ecosystems and should be carefully considered.
Article
Environmental Studies
Olesia Havryliuk, Vira Hovorukha, Iryna Bida, Yanina Danko, Galina Gladka, Oleg Zakutevsky, Ruslan Mariychuk, Oleksandr Tashyrev
Summary: The study demonstrates that lawn grass can accumulate copper and chromium in contaminated soil without inhibiting the viability of soil microbiome, making it a promising candidate for phytoremediation in contaminated areas.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Esio de Castro Paes, Gustavo Vieira Veloso, Manoel Nelson de Castro Filho, Saulo Henrique Barroso, Elpidio Inacio Fernandes-Filho, Mauricio Paulo Ferreira Fontes, Emanuelle Merce s Barros Soares
Summary: Physical and chemical remediation techniques used in contaminated areas are expensive and damaging to the soil structure. Biological alternatives, such as phytoremediation, are economical and applicable to large areas. This study evaluates the ability of plant species adapted to Brazilian semi-arid conditions to grow in soils contaminated with Pb, and concludes that P. juliflora, A. peregrina, and U. ruziziensis are more suitable for cultivation in soils containing high levels of Pb.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)