Article
Environmental Sciences
S. R. Padhy, P. Bhattacharyya, S. K. Nayak, P. K. Dash, T. Mohapatra
Summary: Mangroves provide significant ecosystem services, but have suffered major losses in the last century due to climate change and human activities. Research in Sundarban-India revealed distinct differences between degraded mangroves and adjacent rice fields, with mangroves having lower greenhouse gas emissions and higher labile carbon buildup potential. This unique microbial feature in mangroves could be the key to their lower global warming potential and make them a cleaner production system compared to wetland rice fields.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Danyan Chen, Yibo Zhou, Cong Xu, Xinyu Lu, Yang Liu, Shan Yu, Yanfang Feng
Summary: The addition of water-washed hydrochar (WW-HC) to paddy soil can reduce N2O and CH4 emissions, decrease global warming potential (GWP) and greenhouse gas intensity (GHGI), and improve nitrogen use efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Kristian Kumbier, Michael G. Hughes, Kerrylee Rogers, Colin D. Woodroffe
Summary: Tidal inundation is a major driver of intertidal wetland functioning, with differences in inundation characteristics between mangroves and saltmarshes depending on wetland microtopography and site-specific tidal regimes. Understanding these contemporary dynamics can help support wetland response to sea-level rise and restoration practices.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ju Zhang, Jim Jian Wang, Ran Xiao, Huanguang Deng, Ronald D. DeLaune
Summary: Salinity has a significant effect on the productions and emissions of greenhouse gases in wetland soils. Reducing salinity inhibits CO2 and N2O emissions but promotes CH4 emissions. Diverting river water to wetlands may increase CH4 production and emissions in saline marshes.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingfeng Zhang, Chaoxiang Liu, Lili Wei, Shaohua Tian, Jie Li, Patrick Ndayambaje, Xu Huang, Lin Liu, Pamphile Ndagijimana
Summary: This study evaluated the removal efficiency of nitrogen and phosphorus in mangrove wetlands for treating simulated marine wastewater. The results showed that the non-tidal HF mangrove wetland had high removal rates and effective treatment capacity for nitrogen and phosphorus.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xuan Zheng, Xing Liu, Hang Yang, Lu Du, Xinxi Fu, Dandan Guo, Yonghua Chen
Summary: This study prepared macroporous zeolite balls (MZ) using the pore construction technique and investigated their influence on the structure and function of microbial community in tidal flow constructed wetlands (TFCWs). The results showed that MZ had a porous morphology and improved the removal rate of NH4+-N. BugBase phenotypic and FAPROTAX prediction results revealed that MZ had a wider ecological niche and supported the coexistence of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria on its surface. The key denitrification functional bacteria were identified as Massilia, Pseudarthrobacter, Hydrogenophaga, Acidovorax, and Pseudomonas. This study is beneficial for enhancing the purification efficiency of constructed wetlands.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoqiang Cui, Jiangtao Wang, Xutong Wang, Muhammad Bilal Khan, Min Lu, Kiran Yasmin Khan, Yingjin Song, Zhenli He, Xiaoe Yang, Beibei Yan, Guanyi Chen
Summary: Wetland plant derived biochar has great application potential and environmental benefits, but attention should be paid to potential toxic substances before large-scale application. Improving production systems and handling techniques can enhance the economic feasibility of wetland plant biochar.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hao Zheng, Lei Jiang, Xuekang Cao, Yong Liao, Yuanxiang Mao, Fangying Ji
Summary: A combined process of reflux deodorization and tidal flow constructed wetland showed high removal efficiencies of COD, NH4+-N, TP, sulfide, and TON in treating septic tank wastewater, with optimal operation achieved at a reflux ratio of 150%. Thiobacillus in the system can conduct simultaneous denitrification and deodorization. Controlling the ratios of p(NO3--N)/p(S2-) and p(COD)/p(NO3-N) helps achieve good denitrification and deodorization effects in the deodorization pool.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhiheng Ma, Meng Lu, Hui Jin, Xiongjie Sheng, Hao Wei, Qiong Yang, Lanlan Qi, Jingxin Huang, Liding Chen, Xiaolin Dou
Summary: Wetlands in China have a high rate of carbon sequestration, but there is still a lack of understanding about the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from these ecosystems. In this study, 166 publications were synthesized to analyze the variability and drivers of GHGs emissions from wetlands in eight subdivisions of China. The results showed that CO2 emissions contributed the most to the global warming potential (GWP) of China's wetlands, and certain wetland subregions had a significant impact on the overall GWP. Correlation analysis revealed the influence of factors such as temperature, elevation, rainfall, water level, soil pH, and redox potential on CO2 and CH4 emissions. This research provides valuable insights for global GHGs inventories and understanding the response of wetland ecosystems to environmental and climate change.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah A. Harttung, Kara R. Radabaugh, Ryan P. Moyer, Joseph M. Smoak, Lisa G. Chambers
Summary: This study examined the transition of subtropical coastal wetland vegetation from herbaceous marsh to woody mangrove, influenced by sea-level rise. Soil organic matter content was found to be the most relevant indicator of soil biogeochemical properties, regardless of vegetation community or salinity regime. Surprisingly, methane production was observed in mangrove communities with moderate to high salinity levels, contradicting expectations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xinyi Zhang, Jiayang Heng, Yanhui Zhao, Shuo Wang, Yuechang Wang, Zhen Hu
Summary: Increased salinity significantly reduces the carbon sequestration capacity of constructed wetlands. The carbon sequestration capacity of plants is identified as the major influencing factor. Salinity alters plant carbon inputs, enzyme activities, and microbial community structure, leading to a decrease in the substrate carbon pool. However, salinity can enhance the stability of the substrate carbon pool and subsequently reduce carbon emissions of constructed wetlands.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hanxi Wang, Xinyu Wang, Haowen Teng, Jianling Xu, Lianxi Sheng
Summary: The preparation and alkali modification of corn straw biochar as the constructed wetland (CW) substrate can improve the purification effect of wetlands and have a positive impact on environmental pollution control.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Fenfang Wang, Ange Song, Yuan Zhang, Xianbiao Lin, Ruifeng Yan, Yao Wang, Nengwang Chen
Summary: This study investigated the combined effects of wastewater discharge and salt marsh invasion on greenhouse gas emissions in mangrove wetland ecosystems. The results showed that wastewater addition significantly increased GHG emissions and global warming potential in wetland sediments. Salt marsh sediments produced more carbon GHGs but less N2O after wastewater input compared to mangroves. The findings highlight the importance of managing coastal wetlands considering their impact on global climate change.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Amal Kabbour, Latifa Mouhir, Loubna Benrahmane, Abderrahim Bendaoud, Mohamed Laaouan, Mustapha El Hafidi
Summary: Constructed wetlands are sustainable and cost-effective technologies that can effectively remove pollutants from wastewater and produce desired effluent. This study observed the performances of tidal flow wetlands throughout their operational period and found that they were able to remove a significant amount of pollutants and meet the regulatory requirements.
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hanxi Wang, Jianling Xu, Lianxi Sheng, Haowen Teng
Summary: The study shows that the city tail water treatment based on straw biochar substrate can effectively improve the pollutant removal rate, especially for ammonia nitrogen, total nitrogen, and nitrate nitrogen. The preparation conditions of straw biochar play an important role in carbon fixation rate and adsorption capacity.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huazhen Shen, Iau-Ren Ie, Chung-Shin Yuan, Chung-Hsuang Hung, Wei-Hsiang Chen, Jinjing Luo, Yi-Hsiu Jen
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2015)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yuhua Li, Wan-Hua Li, Chung-Shin Yuan, Chung-Hsuang Hung, Huazhen Shen
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wen-Bin Yang, Chung-Shin Yuan, Chuan Tong, Pin Yang, Lei Yang, Bang-Qin Huang
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu-Hua Li, Su-Wen Cheng, Chung-Shin Yuan, Tzu-Fan Lai, Chung-Hsuang Hung
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hua-zhen Shen, Chung-shin Yuan, Guohua Jing, Chung-Hsuang Hung, Chuan-wen Liu
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Huazhen Shen, Iau-Ren Ie, Chung-Shin Yuan, Chung-Hsuang Hung, Chuan-wen Liu
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vo Thi Dieu Hien, Chitsan Lin, Vu Chi Thanh, Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, Bui Xuan Thanh, Chien-Erh Weng, Chung-Shin Yuan, Eldon R. Rene
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gerry Bagtasa, Mylene G. Cayetano, Chung-Shin Yuan, Osamu Uchino, Tetsu Sakai, Toshiharu Izumi, Isamu Morino, Tomohiro Nagai, Ronald C. Macatangay, Voltaire A. Velazco
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Thuy Chu-Van, Nicholas Suraski, Zoran Ristovski, Chung-Shin Yuan, Svetlana Stevanovic, S. M. Ashrafur Rahman, Farhad M. Hossain, Yi Guo, Thomas Rainey, Richard J. Brown
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Li-Lian Liu, Chen-Yun Hsieh, Meng-Ying Kuo, Chienhsun Chen, Yen-Hong Shau, Hon-Kit Lui, Chung-Shin Yuan, Chen-Tung Arthur Chen
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ho-Hsiang Lin, Chung-Shin Yuan, Wang-Kun Chen, Chang-Tang Chang, Pei-Shih Chen
Summary: This study used on-site measurement and model simulation to characterize the spatial distribution of indoor particulate matter in a single room with stratified flow fields. It revealed that fine particles accounted for a large percentage of total PM emissions. The results provide crucial information for determining indoor PM monitoring sites.
INDOOR AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huazhen Shen, Zhilei Guo, Wenjie Xia, Xiaowei Zhang, Zhiwei Huang, Huawang Zhao, Xiaomin Wu, Chung-shin Yuan, Guohua Jing
Summary: 0.1% Au single atom-doped Ti4+ defect TiO2 (0.1% Au-Ti1-xO2) showed high photooxidation efficiency of Hg0 with the assistance of Au-(O)4 coordination, which significantly promoted the separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs. Additionally, 0.1% Au-Ti1-xO2 exhibited remarkable resistance to SO2 and NO by preventing the deposition of nitrates and sulfates.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tsung-Chang Li, Chung-Shin Yuan, Hu-Ching Huang, Chon-Lin Lee, Shui-Ping Wu, Chuan Tong
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huazhen Shen, Cheng-Mou Tsai, Chung-Shin Yuan, Yi-Hsiu Jen, Iau-Ren Ie
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atefeh Zendehboudi, Azam Mohammadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Reza Saeedi, Emran Moradpour Tayebi, Ahmad Vafaee, Amirhossein Darabi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) in ballast water for the first time, and found high levels of MP pollution. These findings contribute to our understanding of the sources and risks of microplastics in marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Boahemaa Pinto, Linda Bogerd, Martine van der Ploeg, Kwame Duah, Remko Uijlenhoet, Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Summary: Catchment-scale plastic pollution assessments provide insights into the sources, sinks, and pathways of plastic pollution. We propose an approach to quantify macroplastic transport and density in the Odaw catchment, Ghana, and find that the urban riverine zone has the highest transport, while the urban tidal zone has the highest riverbank and land macroplastic density.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Baidourela, Qian Sun, Gongxin Yang, Umut Halik, Zhongkai Dong, Kaixu Cai, Guili Sun, Wenya Zhang, Sisi Cheng
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal pollution in the green vegetation of a suburban industrial area in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang, China. The results showed that the overall level of heavy metal pollution in the soil was minor, with mercury (Hg) being the most severe contamination, likely caused by human activities. The composition of heavy metal elements in trees was more stable compared to grass and shrubs, with varying concentrations across different vegetation. Shrubbery was found to be the most effective in heavy metal restoration, and there were disparities in heavy metal enrichment among different vegetation types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Bridson, Hayden Masterton, Beatrix Theobald, Regis Risani, Fraser Doake, Jessica A. Wallbank, Stefan D. M. Maday, Gavin Lear, Robert Abbel, Dawn A. Smith, Joanne M. Kingsbury, Olga Pantos, Grant L. Northcott, Sally Gaw
Summary: Plastic pollution has significant environmental impacts, largely due to chemical additives. However, the behavior of plastic additives in marine environments is not well understood. A marine deployment experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of weathering on the extractables profile of four types of plastics in New Zealand over a period of nine months. The concentration of additives in polyethylene and oxo-degradable polyethylene was strongly influenced by artificial weathering, while polyamide 6 and polyethylene terephthalate showed minimal change. These findings emphasize the importance of considering leaching and weathering effects on plastic composition when assessing the potential impact and risk of plastic pollution in receiving environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan G. Scarlett, Francis D. Spilsbury, Steven J. Rowland, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Kliti Grice
Summary: This study used diamondoid hydrocarbon distributions to identify the sources of environmental oil contamination. A suite of 20 diamondoids was found to accumulate in fish adipose tissue. The scatter plots of indices between fish and exposure oils showed a close to ideal 1:1 relationship, which can be used to determine the origin of the oil.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Wan, Kun Lin, Yanshan Chen, Rui Wang, Liju Tan, Jiangtao Wang
Summary: In this study, the concentration, composition, distribution, and sources of PCBs in surface seawater of the Bohai Bay were analyzed. The results showed that PCBs in the Bohai Bay had high concentrations and were primarily derived from land-based sources such as port activities and river inputs. The PCBs in the Bohai Bay may come from commercial PCBs and their incineration products, municipal landfills, wood and coal combustion, and industrial activities, etc.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Icaro S. A. Porto, Saulo V. A. Dantas, Caio S. A. Felix, Francisco A. S. Cunha, Jailson B. de Andrade, Sergio L. C. Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the risks of mercury levels in sardines consumed by low-income population in Salvador, Brazil. The results showed that the mercury content in the sampled sardines posed no risks to human health. This study is significant as most sardines in Salvador come from Todos os Santos Bay, which has a history of mercury contamination.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Chen, Chengyu Yuan, Guanqun Zhai, Guangcheng Chen, Heng Zhu, Jun Liu, Yong Ye
Summary: This study investigated the combined influences of species selection and site elevation on greenhouse gas fluxes from restored mangrove soils. The results suggest that Avicennia marina should be selected for mangrove restoration to minimize carbon release and reduce the influence of greenhouse gas fluxes on the global greenhouse effect.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Onyeabor, Uju Obuka
Summary: The Gulf of Guinea region in Africa is a significant area for coastal countries, playing a vital role in their economic and environmental development. This study aims to reduce marine plastic pollution in the region by utilizing legal instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Stephan Luttjohann, Alvise Vianello, Claudia Lorenz, Fan Liu, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Large area attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (LAATR-FTIR) is a novel technique for detecting small microplastics, with limited accuracy for large microplastics. However, it shows promise in homogeneous matrices. The spectra quality is comparable between transmission mode and LAATR mode.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phuc T. D. Le, Andrew M. Fischer, Britta D. Hardesty, Heidi J. Auman, Chris Wilcox
Summary: This study explores the relationship between ocean currents and the accumulation of floating marine debris (FMD) and finds that higher concentrations of FMD are associated with frontal frequencies (FF). FMD is primarily trapped in accumulation zones between fronts and the coastline, which have high biodiversity value.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Sawan, Perine Doyen, Florence Viudes, Rachid Amara, Celine Mahfouz
Summary: Few studies have examined the impact of urbanization and meteorological events on microplastics discharged into the sea through rivers. Surface water samples were collected from two Lebanese rivers, with differing degrees of urbanization, during dry and wet periods. The results showed that the most industrialized river had a significantly higher abundance of microplastics compared to the less-industrialized river. There was also a correlation between particle contamination and the season at each site, with microplastic concentrations highest on the first day of the wet season. These findings highlight the importance of considering meteorological events in accurately assessing plastic pollution influx into coastal waters.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine R. Shaw, Jonathan L. Whitney, Eileen M. Nalley, Madeline C. Schmidbauer, Megan J. Donahue, Jesse Black, Raquel N. Corniuk, Kellie Teague, Rachel Sandquist, Catherine Pirkle, Rachel Dacks, Max Sudnovsky, Jennifer M. Lynch
Summary: This study examines the ingestion of plastic in reef fish in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Plastic particles were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of multiple fish species. However, further analysis revealed that these particles were actually natural materials and posed no threat to human consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Revati Hardikar, C. K. Haridevi, Shantaj Deshbhratar
Summary: This study investigated the variability in phytoplankton functional structure using a trait-based approach and explored the relationship between species traits and environmental factors, as well as their impact on ecosystem functioning. The results revealed that morphological traits, temperature, and ammonia played a decisive role in the seasonal succession of phytoplankton species. It was found that certain traits favored higher biomass production but might hinder energy transfer efficiency. The strong correlation between environmental variables and phytoplankton functional structure supports the practical implementation of a trait-based approach in studying phytoplankton community dynamics under different environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Engki A. Kisnarti, Nining Sari Ningsih, Mutiara R. Putri, Nani Hendiarti, Bernhard Mayer
Summary: This study examines the movement patterns of plastic marine debris in Indonesian waters, revealing that Indonesia contributes significantly to transboundary marine debris in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Most of the debris remains in Indonesian waters and moves back and forth due to the influence of monsoon currents.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)