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
Xiaoqing Wang, Gianluca Brunetti, Wenjie Tian, Gary Owens, Yang Qu, Chaoxi Jin, Enzo Lombi
Summary: This study evaluated potential practical techniques for chemical immobilization of molybdenum (Mo) contaminated agricultural soils using up to six different amendments from four materials. The results showed that biosolids, water treatment residues, and magnetite were effective in reducing molybdenum extractability and uptake by plants in lightly and moderately contaminated soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Na Li, Xi Tang, John Yang, Zhanxiang Sun
Summary: The study found that stabilizing and reducing the risk of lead in mining wastes using phosphate-enriched biosolid amendments is effective and environmentally friendly. Among the six biosolid amendments tested, spent mushroom compost and Mizzou Doo compost were the most effective in lead stabilization. The treatments showed significant reductions in bioaccessible lead, leachable lead, and plant tissue lead without toxic effects on soil microbial communities.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Sylwia Siebielec, Grzegorz Siebielec, Anna Marzec-Grzadziel, Monika Pecio, Tomasz Stuczynski
Summary: The research found that the interaction between soil amendments and some bacterial strains also promoted a decrease in the extractability of metals, likely through the phosphate-induced precipitation of lead. This suggests that the effectiveness of soil amendments in the phytostabilisation of heavily polluted smelter deposits can be enhanced by plant growth-promoting bacteria.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Payal Mazumder, Anirban Das, Meena Khwairakpam, Ajay S. Kalamdhad
Summary: The study investigates the Mobility Factor, Risk Assessment Code, and Potential Ecological Risk Index of non-carcinogenic heavy metals in coal mine waste contaminated soil and its remediation with organic waste amendment. The results show that enriching mine waste soil with 20% VWC (w/w) led to improved soil quality and reduced metal bioavailability, leachability, and speciation, making it a promising method for ameliorating coal mine waste contaminated soil and restoring the natural habitat.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Valerie Cappuyns, Axelle Van Campen, Jillian Helser
Summary: Antimony (Sb) is a toxic element with critical importance, but there is limited data on the environmental impact of Sb mining in Vietnam. A study on mine waste and soil samples from Mau Due mine in North Vietnam revealed high concentrations of Sb in the waste samples and low release of Sb in water. Stibnite was found in one waste sample but not in soil samples.
JOURNAL OF GEOCHEMICAL EXPLORATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haoxuan Yu, Izni Zahidi, Dongfang Liang
Summary: Dartford, a town in England heavily reliant on industrial production, particularly mining, has successfully reclaimed and re-vegetated the abandoned mine land through the innovative Ebbsfleet Garden City project. This project not only focuses on environmental management but also brings economic benefits, employment opportunities, and fosters urban development and community connectivity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juan Carlos Fernandez-Caliani, Inmaculada Giraldez, Sandra Fernandez-Landero, Cinta Barba-Brioso, Emilio Morales
Summary: The study showed that a single application of marble waste sludge (MWS) effectively reduced soil acidity and the migration of potentially hazardous trace elements (PHE), improving soil health and promoting plant growth. The treatment not only diluted pollutants but also shifted the distribution of trace elements, limiting their potential environmental significance.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yihan Chi, Qinru Lin, Rongchuan Zhuang, Mingyu Xiong, Zhihong Ye
Summary: In this study, the potential of acid mine drainage sludge (AMDS) as a topsoil substitute for mine waste reclamation was evaluated through a pot experiment. Results showed that AMDS can support plant growth and ensure environmental safety, with fertilizers significantly increasing plant biomass and Bermuda grass being a suitable pioneer species for reclamation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Supriya Majumder, Michael A. Powell, Pabitra Kumar Biswas, Pabitra Banik
Summary: The study found that different rice cultivation practices can influence the mobility and bioavailability of elements like arsenic and cadmium in soil. Aerobic cultivation practices help reduce the availability of arsenic in soil, while the application of ferrous sulfate can lower the accumulation of arsenic in rice.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chiamaka Belsonia Opara, Sabine Kutschke, Katrin Pollmann
Summary: This study evaluated the environmental risk of sulfidic mine waste from Portugal and Germany, finding higher mobility in certain metal(loid)s in the German waste samples.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Renjie Hou, Liuwei Wang, David O'Connor, Joerg Rinklebe, Deyi Hou
Summary: The study evaluated the field performance of four soil treatments in a seasonally frozen rice paddy, with the joint application of biochar and superphosphate showing the best performance in both long-term Cd immobilization and rice production enhancement. This suggests that this method could be a green remediation option for Cd contaminated rice paddies in seasonally frozen regions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiang Ma, Qingqing Zhang, Haibing Wu, Jing Liang
Summary: The addition of waste amendments increases soil mineralization and accelerates the rate of soil mineralization. The mineralization rate of soil organic carbon can be divided into two stages, and SOC and POC content are significantly correlated with CO2 emissions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Frederico Prestes Gomes, Matheus Sampaio C. Barreto, Aziz Amoozegar, Luis Reynaldo Ferracciu Alleoni
Summary: Chemical stabilization using amendments was effective in reducing Pb mobility in polluted soils, with phosphate and lime transforming Pb species into more recalcitrant forms like pyromorphite. However, organic amendments like biochar and biosolids increased the desorption kinetics of Pb. The study emphasizes the importance of different amendments in influencing Pb speciation and mobility in contaminated soils.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andres Rodriguez-Seijo, Joana Lourenco, Daniel Arenas-Lago, Sonia Mendo, Flora A. Vega, Ruth Pereira
Article
Plant Sciences
Veronica Asensio, Jean-Christophe Domec, Yann Nouvellon, Jean-Paul Laclau, Jean-Pierre Bouillet, Lionel Jordan-Meille, Jose Lavres, Juan Delgado Rojas, Joannes Guillemot, Cassio H. Abreu-Junior
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andres Rodriguez-Seijo, Flora A. Vega, Daniel Arenas-Lago
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Claudia Campillo-Cora, Manuel Conde-Cid, Manuel Arias-Estevez, David Fernandez-Calvino, Flora Alonso-Vega
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fabio Perlatti, Eve Pimentel Martins, Daniel Pontes de Oliveira, Francisco Ruiz, Veronica Asensio, Carla Ferreira Rezende, Xose Luis Otero, Tiago Osorio Ferreira
Summary: This study used controlled experiments and sample analysis to find that abandoned copper mine rocks still contain high levels of copper after weathering, with a significant amount of copper being released into the environment over the past 30 years.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antia Gomez-Armesto, Melissa Mendez-Lopez, Xabier Pontevedra-Pombal, Eduardo Garcia-Rodeja, Flora Alonso-Vega, Manuel Arias-Estevez, Juan Carlos Novoa-Munoz
Summary: Mercury content in podzols is mainly derived from the atmosphere rather than the parent material, with organic matter and aluminum and iron compounds being the key soil properties influencing soil formation. Predicted mercury levels in different soil horizons can be described by various specific variables, while the movement and precipitation of mercury in the soil is influenced by a complex interplay of biogeochemical reactions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Andres Reigosa-Alonso, Ricardo Lorenzo Dacunha, Daniel Arenas-Lago, Flora A. Vega, Andres Rodriguez-Seijo
Summary: The study found that the total content of lead was high in the soils of abandoned shooting ranges, while copper, nickel and zinc showed lower significance levels. Copper, nickel, and zinc were mainly associated with the residual fractions (> 95% of total content in all cases), while lead was highly associated with exchangeable fractions (21-52%), showing high mobility at both depths. The soils studied had moderate to high levels of organic matter (6-12%), acidic values, and low levels of aluminum, iron, and manganese oxides, which favor the migration of lead through the soil profile and potential transformation to more mobile forms.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Joannes Guillemot, Veronica Asensio, Bruno Bordron, Yann Nouvellon, Guerric le Maire, Jean-Pierre Bouillet, Jean-Christophe Domec, Juan Sinforiano Delgado Rojas, Cassio Hamilton Abreu-Junior, Patricia Battie-Laclau, Ivan Cornut, Amandine Germon, Jose Leonardo De Moraes Goncalves, Agnes Robin, Jean-Paul Laclau
Summary: The application of potassium fertilization in tropical plantations can increase tree growth, but it may also reduce the hydraulic compensation to growth, potentially increasing the risk of drought-induced dieback under climate change.
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hermano Melo Queiroz, Tiago Osorio Ferreira, Veronica Asensio Fandino, Isadora Okuma Barbosa Ferraz Bragantini, Diego Barcellos, Gabriel Nuto Nobrega, Amanda Duim Ferreira, Luiz Eduardo de Oliveira Gomes, Angelo Fraga Bernardino
Summary: This study found that the death of mangrove forests after extreme weather events led to a significant decrease in soil carbon stock and a substantial loss of iron. These impacts can have long-term effects on the ability of mangrove forests to immobilize pollutants and sequester carbon.
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. A. Geleto, R. Forjan, E. Arco-Lazaro, E. F. Covelo, P. Marcet, B. Cerqueira
Summary: This study investigated the sorption capacity of biochars for Pb2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+, revealing the significant impact of biomass type and pyrolysis temperature on their performance. Evergreen oak biochar showed the best sorption efficiency among the different types studied.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Daniel Pontes de Oliveira, Hermano Melo Queiroz, Fabio Perlatti, Amanda Duim Ferreira, Veronica Asensio, Gabriel Nuto Nobrega, Xose Luis Otero, Tiago Osorio Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of native Brazilian plants for mobilizing and altering mineral and metal dynamics in Cu-contaminated soil. The plants were found to not be Cu hyperaccumulators, but their root exudates can induce mineral dissolution, contributing to Cu accumulation in the roots.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hermano Melo Queiroz, Isadora Okuma Barbosa Ferraz Bragantini, Veronica Asensio Fandino, Angelo Fraga Bernardino, Diego Barcellos, Amanda Duim Ferreira, Luiz Eduardo de Oliveira Gomes, Tiago Osorio Ferreira
Summary: This study assessed the geochemical dynamics of Mn, Cu, and Zn in the soils of a mangrove forest dead by an extreme weather event in southeastern Brazil. It found that the death of mangroves caused distinct changes in the soil geochemical environment and a considerable loss of metals from the soil. The study highlights the paradoxical role of mangroves as potential metal sources in the face of climate change.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatriz Cerqueira, Emma F. Covelo, Sandra Rua-Diaz, Purificacion Marcet, Ruben Forjan, Jose Luis R. Gallego, Lukas Trakal, Luke Beesley
Summary: The addition of vermicomposts can improve the growth of ryegrass and reduce the concentrations of copper and arsenic in contaminated mine soil. However, biochar is more effective in reducing copper mobility compared to vermicompost, while the impact of vermicompost on arsenic mobility is more significant.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sandra Rua-Diaz, Ruben Forjan, Manoel Lago-Vila, Beatriz Cerqueira, Elena Arco-Lazaro, Purificacion Marcet, Diego Baragano, Jose Luis R. Gallego, Emma F. Covelo
Summary: Biochar is a promising material for remediating polluted soils, with properties depending on feedstock and pyrolysis temperature. In this study, biochar produced from corncob at different temperatures was tested for its capacity to remediate Cu- and As-contaminated mining soil. The biochar exhibited higher surface area with increasing pyrolysis temperature, but also contained high molecular weight PAHs at the maximum temperature, posing potential ecotoxicological risks. The application of biochar to the soil partially immobilized Cu, especially when using biochar obtained at 500°C, due to its structure and pH and organic matter content increase. However, all three types of biochar led to an insignificant increase in soluble As fraction. Overall, biochar produced at 500°C outperformed the other two products in terms of soil recovery, considering its lower PAH content, higher Cu immobilization ratio, and negligible increase in As availability. The data on Cu and As availability were confirmed using two extraction methodologies, suggesting the operational approach can be used in other soil remediation actions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alfonso Rodriguez-Vila, Ruben Forjan, Rafael S. Guedes, Emma F. Covelo
FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
(2019)
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)