Article
Plant Sciences
Yuxuan Cheng, Lingzhi Qiu, Pingkai Shen, Yunqiang Wang, Junli Li, Zhaoyi Dai, Meifang Qi, Ying Zhou, Zhengkang Zou
Summary: Through experiments, we found that three concentrations of biochar have a mitigative effect on muskmelon cadmium stress, with 5% biochar having the best effect and 3% biochar having the worst effect. Biochar alleviates cadmium stress in muskmelon primarily by inhibiting cadmium transfer, while muskmelon's resistance to cadmium stress is achieved through activating the phenylpropanoid pathway and overexpressing stress-related genes. The study provides a reference for the research of cadmium stress resistance in crops and the application of biochar in cadmium pollution in agricultural soil.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yueming Wu, Zhanrui Leng, Jian Li, Hui Jia, Chongling Yan, Hualong Hong, Qiang Wang, Yanyan Lu, Daolin Du
Summary: Evidence suggests that the invasion of Spartina alterniflora poses serious risks to coastal wetland stability. The addition of sulfur can promote the growth of S. alterniflora and enhance its tolerance to cadmium, potentially exacerbating its expansion in contaminated areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ali El-Naggar, Zhihao Chen, Wenting Jiang, Yanjiang Cai, Scott X. Chang
Summary: This meta-analysis evaluates the effect of biochar application on soil cadmium (Cd) bioavailability using data from 84 peer-reviewed articles. The results show that biochar can reduce Cd bioavailability in contaminated soils, with the greatest reduction in urban/anthropogenically contaminated soils. The effect of biochar varies among soil types, and it is most effective in acidic or coarse- and medium-textured soils, but should be avoided in fine-textured soils.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Guifen Lv, Tao Yang, Yuanhua Chen, Hongqian Hou, Xiumei Liu, Jianguo Li, Lingen Wei, Jin-Heng Li
Summary: The use of biochar-based fertilizer significantly reduces cadmium content in rice and soil in cadmium-polluted paddy fields. Improvements in soil properties can lead to better growth indexes for rice. Most bioavailable cadmium is immobilized in plant roots, with only a small portion transferring to rice.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yao Shi, Zezhou Zhao, Yi Zhong, Huijie Hou, Jing Chen, Linling Wang, Xiaohui Wu, John C. Crittenden
Summary: The study found that the combination of floatable biochar and low-level CaCl2 is an effective method for removing Cd-contaminated paddy soil, leading to increased Cd removal efficiency and improved soil properties.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rui Cen, Weiying Feng, Fang Yang, Wenyong Wu, Haiqing Liao, Zhongyi Qu
Summary: Studying the effects of different application rates of biochar on soil structure and organic matter content revealed that biochar significantly increased water-stable soil aggregates and organic matter content. Biochar has the potential for soil remediation and water-saving irrigation, providing evidence of its benefits for sustainable agriculture.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing Guo, Liuwei Wang, Guangyu Qu, Xizi Liu, Yufei Lian, Deyi Hou
Summary: This study aims to develop suitable soil amendments using locally available biomass materials and naturally abundant clay minerals for Cd-enriched karst soils. By using rice straw biochar, zero valent iron, natural illite-smectite stratified clay, and cow manure, the immobilization of Cd in the soil was achieved, leading to improved chemical fertility and microbial diversity.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaona Yu, Hanjun Zhou, Xiefeng Ye, Hongliang Wang
Summary: Tobacco is a plant sensitive to Cd, but converting tobacco stalk to biochar for Cd sequestration in soils can enhance tobacco productivity. The addition of TS-biochar in red soil significantly increases soil pH and reduces exchangeable Cd fractions, improving tobacco growth under Cd stress. TS-biochar helps transform bioavailable Cd into less hazardous forms, repairing soils and enhancing tobacco productivity.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kang Wang, Sen Wang, Xin Zhang, Wenyue Wang, Xiaoyan Wang, Fanlong Kong, Min Xi
Summary: The phosphorus-magnesium modified biomass carbon can effectively control the invasion of exotic species Spartina alterniflora in the coastal zones of China, improve soil quality and fertility, and promote the growth and biomass of Suaeda salsa.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zirun Zhao, Lin Liu, Ying Sun, Liling Xie, Shuo Liu, Mingchun Li, Qilin Yu
Summary: In this study, fungus-derived biochar was used to enhance the microbe-plant remediation of cadmium-contaminated saline-alkali soil. The biochar significantly altered the rhizosphere microbiome and increased the colonization of salt-tolerant bacteria on plant roots. The combination of biochar and bacteria also improved the activity of rhizosphere enzymes, protected plants, and promoted cadmium transport. This suggests that fungus-derived biochar can effectively remove cadmium in saline-alkali soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muzammal Rehman, Jiao Pan, Samavia Mubeen, Wenyue Ma, Dengjie Luo, Shan Cao, Wajid Saeed, Changjun Liao, Peng Chen
Summary: Biochar is an effective method for remediating soil heavy metal pollution by improving plant growth and reducing metal availability in soil.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenlu Zuo, Boyi Song, Yuxin Shi, Anze Zupanic, Shuxian Guo, He Huang, Ling Jiang, Yadong Yu
Summary: In this study, BtHM-311@HAP@biochar calcium alginate beads were developed to immobilize B. thuringiensis HM-311 in order to remediate Cd- and Pb-contaminated farmland soil. The beads effectively reduced the concentration of Pb2+ and Cd2+ in aqueous solution and decreased their bioavailability in soil, leading to decreased accumulation in rice and corn plants. The beads also improved microbial community diversity in the rhizosphere soil. These findings highlight the potential application of BtHM311@HAP@biochar beads in soil bioremediation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongbo Li, Jinguang Xiao, Zezhou Zhao, Delai Zhong, Jing Chen, Bo Xiao, Wu Xiao, Wei Wang, John C. Crittenden, Linling Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates that the combination of ferric chloride washing and biochar treatment efficiently remediates Cd-contaminated paddy soil. The combination treatment reduces the bioavailable Cd content in the soil and the Cd content in brown rice, while improving rice yield. Additionally, it promotes the restoration of soil pH, organic matter, and available nutrients, thus enhancing soil quality.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huijuan Xia, Weijing Kong, Lusan Liu, Kuixuan Lin, Hongli Li
Summary: Cadmium (Cd2+), a primary contaminant in Chinese soils, poses danger to human health and ecological security. Invasive plant Spartina alterniflora in Chinese coastal wetlands shows potential as a feedstock for biochar production, which is efficient in removing heavy metals like Cd2+. The study found that biochars produced from Spartina alterniflora harvested in autumn had the highest carbon content and lowest functional group diversity, and desalination treatment improved pH and carbon content while affecting surface area, pore volume, and Cd2+ adsorption capacity, with varying effects based on harvest time.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaosong Tian, Dingyong Wang, Guanqun Chai, Jinzhong Zhang, Xiulan Zhao
Summary: Biochar application in co-contaminated soils can simultaneously reduce the bioavailability of cadmium and arsenic, decreasing the uptake of these heavy metals by plants. Critical factors for the effectiveness include the type of biochar, pyrolysis temperature, application rate, and soil organic carbon content.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Linyan Wu, Tao Wang, Qi Wang, Qing Zhu, Jinhuan Chen
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PATTERN RECOGNITION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
(2019)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Wenlong Dai, Pei Xiong, Xueyang Zhang, Zhi Liu, Jinhuan Chen, Yu Zhou, Xiaohua Ye, Chao Zhang
ANTIVIRAL RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jinju Hou, Jiawen Tang, Jinhuan Chen, Jie Deng, Juan Wang, Qiuzhuo Zhang
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Fengbin Dai, Aijia Li, Shupei Rao, Jinhuan Chen
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jinju Hou, Jiawen Tang, Jinhuan Chen, Qiuzhuo Zhang
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiawen Tang, Shudong Zhang, Xiaotong Zhang, Jinhuan Chen, Xinyu He, Qiuzhuo Zhang
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jinhuan Chen, Yifan Wang, Cong Xu, Kaijian Chen, Qiaoyu Zhao, Shutian Wang, Yue Yin, Chao Peng, Zhanyu Ding, Yao Cong
Summary: Cryo-EM structures of the mammalian PA28 alpha beta-iCP immunoproteasome and free iCP, combined with cross-linking data, reveal the complex architecture and suggest a distinct immunoproteasome activation mechanism.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinhuan Chen, Qionghua Li, Fei Wang, Ming Yang, Liang Xie, Xin Zeng
Summary: Semiconductor nanocrystals with unique nanostructures have shown potential as photothermal therapy nanosensitizers, with synthesized chiral molybdenum nanoparticles selected as an ideal design for oral squamous cell carcinoma treatment. Use of these nanoparticles can effectively ablate cancer cells under visible light and near-infrared double-reactive agents, showcasing promising prospects for oral tumor treatment.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Shuwu Zhang, Jinhuan Chen, Lijun Ma, Enchen Li, Baoli Ji, Chenxi Sun, Jing-Jiang Zhou, Bingliang Xu
Article
Immunology
Jing Deng, Weiyi Pan, Ning Ji, Na Liu, Qian Chen, Jinhuan Chen, Yutong Sun, Liang Xie, Qianming Chen
Summary: This study found that the level of cfDNA is elevated in patients with oral lichen planus (OLP), and the STING pathway activated by cfDNA may play a critical role in the pathogenesis of OLP. Treatment with the cationic polymer PAMAM-G3 can reduce the inflammation induced by cfDNA and may be a potential therapeutic strategy for OLP.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shupei Rao, Yuru Tian, Chong Zhang, Yingzhi Qin, Meiqin Liu, Shihui Niu, Yue Li, Jinhuan Chen
Summary: This study reveals the crosstalk mechanism between methyl jasmonate and abscisic acid signaling in regulating water use efficiency and drought stress tolerance in Populus euphratica. By conducting molecular experiments and phenotype analysis, it was found that PeJAZ2 acts as a positive regulator in MeJA and ABA signaling, enhancing drought tolerance and water use efficiency in poplar through ABA-induced stomatal closure and hydrogen peroxide production.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Yuru Tian, Qianqian Li, Shupei Rao, Aike Wang, Hechen Zhang, Liangsheng Wang, Yue Li, Jinhuan Chen
Summary: In this study, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was used to analyze a wide range of metabolites in the leaves of different poplar varieties, revealing numerous flavonoid metabolites. Gene expression analysis showed differential expression of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathway-related genes in red leaf poplar varieties, as well as potential anthocyanin biosynthesis regulators.
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Wudai Liao, Chaochuan Zhang, Jinhuan Chen, Xiaosong Liang, Jun Zhou
2020 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS (ICAMECHS)
(2020)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Guo Yu, Jinhuan Chen, Weijian Li, Weiming Chen
REVISTA DE CERCETARE SI INTERVENTIE SOCIALA
(2020)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Attila Csaba Kondor, Anna Viktoria Vancsik, Laszlo Bauer, Lili Szabo, Zoltan Szalai, Gergely Jakab, Gabor Maasz, Marta Pedrosa, Maria Jose Sampaio, Ana Rita Lado Ribeiro
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of research on the removal efficiency of priority substances and compounds of emerging concern through bank filtration, discussing influencing factors and future challenges. The findings show that the efficiency of bank filtration is influenced by multiple factors and varies for different substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyan Wang, Shuai Zhang, Huihui Yan, Zhao Ma, Yunshan Zhang, Haining Luo, Xueli Yang
Summary: This study investigated the association between ambient PM2.5, O3 pollution, and ovarian reserve in reproductive-aged Chinese women. The results showed that increased exposure to PM2.5 and O3 was associated with decreased AMH levels, indicating reduced ovarian reserve. Notably, the effects of O3 exposure on ovarian reserve were different from those of PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tingting Ma, Yanjuan Ding, Fengjiao Xu, Chen Zhang, Min Zhou, Ya Tang, Yanrong Chen, Yating Wen, Rufei Chen, Bin Tang, Shigui Wang
Summary: The dragonfly species Orthetrum albistylum can accumulate heavy metals, and its heat shock protein genes have the potential to serve as biomarkers for monitoring environmental pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoto Ishiwaka, Koya Hashimoto, Masayoshi K. Hiraiwa, Francisco Sanchez-Bayo, Taku Kadoya, Daisuke Hayasaka
Summary: Systemic insecticides and rising temperatures have combined effects on the abundance of Odonata nymphs in paddy fields. The standalone effect of insecticide exposure decreased the Odonata community, while nymphs decreased synergistically with temperature rise in paddy water. However, the impacts of each stressor alone varied among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marco Vecchiato, Carlo Barbante, Elena Barbaro, Francois Burgay, Warren R. L. Cairns, Alice Callegaro, David Cappelletti, Federico Dallo, Marianna D'Amico, Matteo Feltracco, Jean-Charles Gallet, Andrea Gambaro, Catherine Larose, Niccolo Maffezzoli, Mauro Mazzola, Ivan Sartorato, Federico Scoto, Clara Turetta, Massimiliano Varde, Zhiyong Xie, Andrea Spolaor
Summary: The Arctic region is facing contamination from long-range pollution and local human activities. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) are used as environmental indicators for emission, transport, and deposition processes. Research conducted in the Arctic surface snow in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard from October 2018 to May 2019 shows that long-range inputs of PAHs mainly occur in winter, while the most abundant analyte retene exhibits opposite seasonal trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Maoshui Zhuo, Zhijie Chen, Xiaoqing Liu, Wei Wei, Yansong Shen, Bing-Jie Ni
Summary: This paper discusses the application of three catalytic processes (photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and biocatalysis) in the management of microplastic pollution, and introduces the efficiency and catalytic mechanisms of different catalysts. It also proposes the development prospects for sustainable management of microplastic pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiyu Chen, Zhenzhen Shi, Qiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a human physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was developed to assess its toxicity. The model considers the distribution and metabolism of DEP and its active metabolite monoethyl phthalate (MEP) in different tissue compartments. Sensitivity analysis and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) simulations were performed to evaluate the uncertainty and variability of the model parameters. The results suggest that dermal absorption is an important route of exposure to DEP in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bangguo Wang, Lijing Wang, Wenxi Cen, Tao Lyu, Peter Jarvis, Yang Zhang, Yuanxun Zhang, Yinghui Han, Lei Wang, Gang Pan, Kaili Zhang, Wei Fan
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility and mechanisms of a chemical-free nanobubble-based AOP for treating organic micropollutants in water. The results show that the oxygen nanobubble AOP has a significantly higher removal efficiency compared to air and nitrogen nanobubbles. The treatment performance is not affected by pH and the presence of ions. Higher initial concentrations of the micropollutant lead to slower treatment processes, but similar removal performance is achieved in the end. The presence of organic matter reduces the removal rate of the micropollutant. The results have practical feasibility for water and wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingmei Huang, Jicai Yi, Yao Huang, Songxiong Zhong, Bin Zhao, Jing Zhou, Yuxuan Wang, Yiwen Zhu, Yanhong Du, Fangbai Li
Summary: This study investigates the impact of biochar on methylmercury (MeHg) accumulation in rice. The results show that biochar reduces MeHg levels in paddy soils by decreasing bioavailable Hg and microbial Hg methylation. Additionally, biochar decreases the uptake and translocation of MeHg in rice plants, resulting in a reduction of MeHg accumulation in rice grains.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nengde Zeng, Fei Huang, Jiani Du, Chenghao Huang, Qian Yang, Xinhua Zhan, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study investigates the protein targets and protein-ligand interactions related to PAH contamination in crop xylem sap using computational tools. The results show that phenanthrene has a more pronounced effect on the xylem sap proteins of maize and wheat, with maize DEPs associated with lipid biosynthesis and wheat DEPs exhibiting an increase in ABC transporters. This study provides insights into the regulation and movement of PAHs within plant xylem.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Chen, Hao Ma, Run Wang, Man Wang, Binbin Zhu, Yanqing Cong, Xiayue Zhu, Guoqin Wang, Yi Zhang
Summary: Co3O4/TiO2-NRs electrodes with excellent photoresponse were prepared via plasma-assisted modification of Co3O4 on TiO2. The combination of Co3O4 and TiO2 improved the light utilization efficiency and showed potential for degradation of pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjing Ji, Liying Song, Jing Wang, Hongqing Song
Summary: This study conducted a life-cycle assessment to examine the correlation between natural gas consumption and carbon emissions in different end uses in China. The results showed that both natural gas consumption and life-cycle carbon emissions have been increasing since 2017. Significant variations in NG life-cycle carbon emissions were found across different provinces and sectors, highlighting the need for targeted efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youyi Chen, Boxuan Zhang, Pojun Zhang, Guogui Shi, Hao Liang, Wu Cai, Jingyu Gao, Sumin Zhuang, Kaiyin Luo, Jiaqi Zhu, Chaoxiang Chen, Kunyu Ma, Jinrong Chen, Chun Hu, Xueci Xing
Summary: The synergistic effects of trace sulfadiazine and cast-iron corrosion scales on the formation of disinfection by-products in drinking water distribution systems were investigated. The presence of magnetite resulted in increased concentrations of DBPs due to the higher microbial activity and enhanced microbial extracellular electron transport pathway. The study highlights the importance of considering trace antibiotics pollution and corrosion scales in water sources for DBP control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bishwa Raj Pokharel, Vijay Sheri, Manoj Kumar, Zhiyong Zhang, Baohong Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the interactions, uptake, and transport of aluminum nanoparticles (Al-NPs) in plants, highlighting their negative effects on plant growth and development, as well as their potential to alter plant defense systems and gene expression.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yonglu Wang, Fengsong Zhang, Xiaoyong Liao, Xiao Yang, Guixiang Zhang, Liyun Zhang, Chaojun Wei, Pengge Shi, Jiongxin Wen, Xiaorong Ju, Can Xu, Yang Liu, Ying Lan
Summary: This study aims to explore the effects of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole on soil microflora and the potential mitigation mechanisms to bacterial communities. It was found that increasing the application of thiencarbazone-methyl center dot isoxaflutole resulted in increased stress on soil bacterial community structure and diversity. Increasing soil pH was recognized as a key factor in improving the diversity and structure of soil microflora. Supplemental use of nitrapyrin or modified attapulgite can increase soil pH and improve bacterial diversity.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2024)