Article
Agronomy
Michal Holik, Eva Kunzova, Vendula Ludvikova, Josef Hakl
Summary: Fertilization management significantly affects the accumulation of non-structural carbohydrates and canopy structure in lucerne. Intensive mineral fertilization reduces the water-soluble carbohydrate content in stems and forage, while organic manure can improve the water-soluble carbohydrate content in leaves and forage.
Article
Agronomy
Jinjing Zhang, Yuanhong Sun, Zhiyuan Cao, Cuilan Li, Mo Zhu, Ping Zhu
Summary: A 32-year fertilizer experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of mineral and organic fertilization on soil P forms. The results showed that both types of fertilizers increased the concentrations and proportions of specific P compounds. Manure amendment, especially when combined with mineral fertilizers, further increased the concentrations and proportions of certain P compounds. Manure application also generally increased the concentrations of other inorganic and organic P compounds.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yan Zhang, Tiequan Zhang, Yutao Wang, Chinsheng Tan, Lei Zhang, Xinhua He, Tom Welacky, Xiulan Che, Xiaodong Tang, Zhengyin Wang
Summary: The study found that the application of phosphorus-based liquid or solid swine manure can overcome the drawbacks of traditional nitrogen-based applications by potentially reducing adverse impacts on water quality while sustaining crop production.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuekui Ding, Zhaoxin Song, Wenqiang Zhang, Yan Hu, Suirong Xiao
Summary: This study proposes a new approach to eliminate non-point source pollution by adjusting human environmental behavior. A case study conducted in Hetao Irrigation District shows effective results of the interventions. This study provides an important scientific and applied reference for the long-term control of non-point source pollution in watersheds.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yu Gu, Qichao Zhu, Dongfang Zheng, Jianbo Shen, Zejiang Cai, Minggang Xu, Wim de Vries
Summary: Maintaining appropriate soil phosphorus levels is crucial for sustainable phosphorus management and reducing phosphorus losses to water bodies. A 29-year long-term phosphorus fertilization experiment in China examined the effects of long-term fertilization on different soil phosphorus pools, crop yields, and phosphorus loss risk. Results showed that continuous phosphorus application led to an increase in soil phosphorus pools, with POLSEN and POX peaking at a phosphorus accumulation near 3200 kg P ha-1, indicating an increasing risk for leaching. The crop yields of wheat and maize were strongly correlated with changes in PTOTAL, POX, POLSEN, and PCACL2, with POX being the most influential.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Xiaohui Chen, Xiaojun Yan, Mingkuang Wang, Yuanyang Cai, Xuefan Weng, Da Su, Jiuxin Guo, Weiqi Wang, Yong Hou, Delian Ye, Siwen Zhang, Donghui Liu, Ling Tong, Xiuzhu Xu, Shungui Zhou, Liangquan Wu, Fusuo Zhang
Summary: This study found that long-term excessive phosphorus fertilization significantly increased the concentration of phosphorus in pomelo orchard soils and had differentiated impacts on phosphorus fractions. Excessive soluble phosphorus and aluminum phosphorus may enhance phosphorus bioavailability and increase environmental risks in acidic red soils.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Wei Wan, Yiwen Han, Hanqing Wu, Fan Liu, Zhong Liu
Summary: This study examined the influence of fertilizer application rates and land use types on agricultural non-point source pollution (ANPSP) risks in apple orchard-dominated landscapes in the Qixia region of northern China. Two fertilization scenarios were simulated to reduce ANPSP risks, resulting in significant reductions in high-risk areas and increases in low-risk areas. Additionally, the results demonstrated the effectiveness of the source-sink landscape method in assessing ANPSP at both regional and global scales.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Zhongshan Dai, Yong Zhang, Yujie Wei, Chongfa Cai
Summary: This study investigates the effects of erosion degradation and long-term manure fertilization on soil properties and crop yield in Northeast China. Results show that erosion degradation and manure fertilization have lasting impacts on soil physical structure throughout the soil profile, while their effects on soil nutrient properties are focused in shallow layers. Manure fertilization significantly improves soil functional index (ISI) and maize yield for degraded soils. Erosion degradation has a greater influence on ISI and maize yield than manure fertilization.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adnan Mustafa, Jan Frouz, Muhammad Naveed, Zhu Ping, Sun Nan, Xu Minggang, Avelino Nunez-Delgado
Summary: Long-term fertilization has a high relevance to soil organic carbon sequestration, with manure application helping reduce SOC losses and promote accumulation of stable carbon forms. The study suggests that manure combined with mineral fertilizers can enhance SOC stability in Chinese Mollisols.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Xiaoyuan Zhao, Zhongwei Zhang, Xiaojie Liu, Qian Zhang, Lingqing Wang, Hao Chen, Guangcheng Xiong, Yuru Liu, Qiang Tang, Huada Daniel Ruan
Summary: There is a great uncertainty in the generation and formation of non-point source pollutants in agriculture, making it difficult to investigate and control these pollutants. This study established a modified model to calculate the pollutant loads, considering factors such as rainfall, terrain, runoff, leaching, and landscape intercept. The findings provide useful guidance for controlling non-point source pollution and advancing sustainable preventive measures in agriculture.
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Xue Li, Qiuxiang Wen, Shiyu Zhang, Na Li, Jinfeng Yang, Joan Romanya, Xiaori Han
Summary: The study found that long-term application of pig manure+urea can increase corn yield, but compared to adding pig manure+superphosphate, the Olsen-P content is lower. Adding pig manure can increase P compounds related to microbial processes, while adding synthetic fertilisers can promote the accumulation of IHP.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xue Tong, Xijun Lai, Qiuhua Liang
Summary: Non-point source pollutants pose a significant threat to aquatic systems by deteriorating water quality and causing eutrophication. This paper presents a new hydrological-water quality model for humid and semi-humid catchments in China, considering both hydrological processes and nutrient transport. The model divides the soil into three layers and incorporates separate computational procedures for soil wetness and nutrient process. Nutrient transport follows the same pathways as water flow, including surface runoff, infiltration, and outflow from soil layers. The model is successfully applied to simulate hydrological processes and phosphorus transport in the Tongyang River Basin, and sensitivity analysis reveals influential parameters controlling flood peak arrival time and nutrient concentration peak duration.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Huang, Xiaoying Han, Xuelei Wang, Yaodong Zhang, Jinfeng Yang, Aiping Feng, Jiaguo Li, Nanhuanuowa Zhu
Summary: A spatial continuous evaluation method coupled with high-resolution remote sensing data has been established and applied to estimate urban NPS nitrogen and phosphorus loads in Tongzhou, China. The method allows for quick spatial visualization assessment of urban NPS pollution and is applicable for entire cities or urban agglomerations.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Zhang, Dengmiao Cheng, Yuting Zhang, Jun Xie, Huaye Xiong, Yu Wan, Yueqiang Zhang, Xinping Chen, Xiaojun Shi
Summary: Animal manure fertilization can enhance the proliferation and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in soil, particularly beta-lactam genes. Manure application significantly increases the abundances of potential hosts of ARGs in soil, and the transmission of ARGs is influenced by soil properties, bacterial abundance, bacterial diversity, and other factors. The study highlights the importance of understanding the mechanisms shaping ARG profiles in different soil types for managing the dissemination of ARGs effectively.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Yang, Ruijie Li, Qian Zhou, Lianzhen Li, Yuan Li, Chen Tu, Xinyue Zhao, Kuanxu Xiong, Peter Christie, Yongming Luo
Summary: This study found a significant enrichment of microplastics in soil after long-term pig manure application, potentially posing a risk to agricultural soils. Microplastics from pig manure may gradually weather and degrade in the soil. The average accumulation rate of microplastics in agricultural soil with long-term pig manure application was estimated to be 3.50 +/- 1.71 million particles ha(-1) a(-1).
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shahin Rafiee, Zeinab Shabani, Benyamin Khoshnevisan, Barat Ghobadian, Amin Nasiri
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different BED blends on engine performance and emissions. It was found that ethanol content affected engine vibration and CO emissions, while biodiesel content influenced hydrocarbon and NOx emissions. A novel combination of ANFIS modeling and HBMO optimization method was proposed to find the optimal BED blend.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2023)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Farinaz Ebrahimian, Joeri F. M. Denayer, Ali Mohammadi, Benyamin Khoshnevisan, Keikhosro Karimi
Summary: The organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) is a promising feedstock for biofuel production. However, inhibitory compounds from fruit and food/beverage wastes as well as lignocellulosic fractions hinder its bioconversion. This review provides the latest inhibitory compound removal and pretreatment techniques for efficient OFMSW conversion into biofuels and discusses their mode of action, consumption, feasibility, and sustainability. It also highlights the knowledge gap and future perspectives for OFMSW valorization, contributing to energy-resilient cities and addressing environmental crises.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hossein Shahbeik, Alireza Shafizadeh, Mohammad Hossein Nadian, Dorsa Jeddi, Seyedali Mirjalili, Yadong Yang, Su Shiung Lam, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: Machine learning is utilized to predict the products of biomass-polymer co-pyrolysis by analyzing a comprehensive dataset. The model is constructed using an innovative approach and optimized to maximize pyrolysis oil production while minimizing char and syngas formation. The results showcase the potential of ML in replacing costly and time-consuming experimental measurements.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Farinaz Ebrahimian, Benyamin Khoshnevisan, Ali Mohammadi, Keikhosro Karimi, Morten Birkved
Summary: This study aims to investigate the environmental impacts of different biorefinery platforms for biofuels production from organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW). The results demonstrate that the scenario including simultaneous dilute acid pretreatment and hydrolysis of OFMSW followed by ethanolic fermentation showed the best performance in all damage categories and had the lowest impact on human health.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xuzhe Ma, Songling Li, Ruokun Pan, Ziqi Wang, Jingyu Li, Xiu Zhang, Muhammad Azeem, Yiqing Yao, Zhongyang Xu, Junting Pan, Zengqiang Zhang, Ronghua Li
Summary: The addition of different types of biochar improves VFA emissions during aerobic biostabilization of biosolids. Biochar amendment enhances thermophilic phase evolution and product dephytotoxification, reduces methane emissions, and increases total organic carbon reduction. It also decreases the emissions of specific VFAs and facilitates organic matter humification. In addition, biochar amendment increases aerobic bacterial abundance and diversity while inhibiting anaerobic bacteria reproduction, resulting in improved biosolid maturity, stabilization, and reduced VFA emissions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Benyamin Khoshnevisan, Erik Fog, Samin Baladi, Shealtiel William S. Chan, Morten Birkved
Summary: Finding sustainable proteinaceous feed ingredients is crucial for countries like Denmark to achieve feed protein self-sufficiency. Biorefining clover-grass into protein concentrate (GPC) is a promising alternative to soybean, but its environmental impacts have not been studied.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Junting Pan, Yeqing Li, Benyamin Khoshnevisan
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yang Wang, Jingwen Wang, Xuan Wu, Ran Zhao, Zengqiang Zhang, Juanjuan Zhu, Muhammad Azeem, Ran Xiao, Junting Pan, Xiu Zhang, Ronghua Li
Summary: The potential of adding sulphur (S), MgSO4 (Mg), and KH2PO4 (P) in composting to retain nitrogen, decrease ammonia emission, and facilitate microbial community succession was investigated. The addition of S + Mg + P increased the salinity and lowered the pH of the compost product, promoting the dephytotoxication process. It significantly reduced ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions, increased ammonium and nitrate levels, and stimulated the growth of specific functional microorganisms, resulting in nitrogen conservation and reduced ammonia emission through the formation of guanite.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hossein Shahbeik, Alireza Shafizadeh, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Su Shiung Lam, Hajar Rastegari, Wanxi Peng, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: The unfavorable properties of biomass pyrolysis bio-oil require physical/thermochemical methods to enhance its quality. Nanotechnology offers potential solutions to overcome the drawbacks of conventional catalysts used in bio-oil upgrading. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the application of nanocatalysts in bio-oil upgrading, including their mechanisms and effects on important operating parameters. Nanocatalysts have been shown to yield higher bio-oil quality and have advantages over bulk catalysts. However, more research and development are needed before nanocatalysts can be fully realized in practical applications.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qiang Liu, Yuanting Xu, Yeqing Li, Shuo Chen, Lu Feng, Quan Xu, Junting Pan, Bo Peng, Hongjun Zhou, Chunming Xu
Summary: Monophenols form humic acids (HA) that will inhibit the anaerobic digestion (AD) process. In this study, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were proposed as a non-metallic option to relieve HA inhibition in-situ. Results showed that s-CQDs significantly increased the methane yield from AD, and microbiological analysis indicated an increase in the abundance of Methanosarcinaceae.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jiahua Liu, Kecheng Chen, Runqi Zhang, Tianbao Hou, Peng Yang, Keqiang Zhang, Fengxia Yang, Junting Pan
Summary: This study investigated the impact of nitric oxide (NO) on the physiological response of Pistia stratiotes and its efficacy in removing pollutants from swine wastewater. The findings showed that NO treatment reduced copper stress at higher concentrations while increasing oxidative stress at lower concentrations. The analysis found a significant correlation between increased copper tolerance and elevated levels of antioxidants and transport coefficients.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tiezhu Yan, Pu Zhang, Qingyu Feng, Benyamin Khoshnevisan, Qiaoyu Sun, Huading Shi
Summary: This study investigates the anthropogenic phosphorus variations in the Ulansuhai Nur watershed using a Net Anthropogenic Phosphorus Input (NAPI) budget model. The results show an increasing trend in annual NAPI, mainly attributed to chemical P fertilizers and livestock breeding. There is a significant positive correlation between NAPI and riverine total phosphorus (TP) export. However, after 2009, riverine TP export decreases due to environmental treatment measures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Thermodynamics
Seyyed Hassan Hosseini, Athanasios Tsolakis, Avinash Alagumalai, Omid Mahian, Su Shiung Lam, Junting Pan, Wanxi Peng, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: Hydrogen is a promising energy carrier that can be produced from renewable resources. It can be used in diesel engines with little modification and has the potential to improve performance and reduce emissions. However, there are challenges such as knocking combustion and higher nitrogen oxide emissions. This paper comprehensively reviews the effects of hydrogen on dual-fuel diesel engines and discusses opportunities and limitations. Suggestions for improving hydrogen-fueled diesel engines include reformulating pilot fuel, blending hydrogen with other fuels, adjusting engine parameters, and using exhaust gas catalysts.
PROGRESS IN ENERGY AND COMBUSTION SCIENCE
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
S. Fayyaz, K. W. Lund, B. Khoshnevisan, E. S. Madsen, M. Birkved
Summary: This study presents a sustainable end-of-life value chain assessment framework for decommissioned wind turbine blades (WTBs) to address the challenge of increased volumes of WTBs reaching their end-of-life. Different scenarios of mechanical shredding, pyrolysis, and cement co-processing are investigated for their sustainability through material flow analysis, life cycle assessment, and techno-economic assessment. A multi-criteria decision-making method is proposed to evaluate the three end-of-life value chains.
WINDEUROPE ANNUAL EVENT 2023
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hossein Shahbeik, Hamed Kazemi Shariat Panahi, Mona Dehhaghi, Gilles J. Guillemin, Alireza Fallahi, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, Hamid Amiri, Mohammad Rehan, Deepak Raikwar, Hannes Latine, Bruno Pandalone, Benyamin Khoshnevisan, Christian Sonne, Luigi Vaccaro, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Su Shiung Lam, Junting Pan, Rafael Luque, Bert Sels, Wanxi Peng, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: This review explores the production of biocrude oil from biomass feedstocks through the process of hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). It discusses the impact of process parameters on the quality, quantity, cost, and environmental impacts of biofuels. The review also highlights the challenges and prospects for the future development of biocrude oil.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
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)
