Article
Environmental Sciences
Suraj Kumar Bhagat, Tiyasha Tiyasha, Adarsh Kumar, Tabarak Malik, Ali H. Jawad, Khaled Mohamed Khedher, Ravinesh C. Deo, Zaher Mundher Yaseen
Summary: This study investigated the selection algorithms for predictors of lead concentration in coastal bay sediments, and improved the accuracy of predictive models by implementing an auto-hyper-parameter tuning process. The findings identified copper, nickel, cerium, and iron as important predictors, with average temperature and rainfall also playing a key role. The XGBoost model performed the best, followed by the SVM model.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jordan O. Hampton, Deborah J. Pain, Eric Buenz, Simon M. Firestone, Jon M. Arnemo
Summary: Lead-based ammunition can leave small lead fragments in game meat. A study in Australia found visible fragments in wallaby, venison, and quail, but not in commercially available kangaroo products.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Gao, Xiong Yang, Yucheng Ding, Yihui Xia, Yumiao Song, Jiaying Liu, Kewu Pi, Andrea R. Gerson
Summary: In this study, a combination of electrokinetic and chemical immobilization was used to remediate Cd and Pb polluted river sediments. The immobilization ratios for Cd and Pb were achieved by adjusting the concentrations of the immobilization reagents and the applied voltage. The enhancement effect of the electric field is mainly due to the increased contact between the immobilization reagents and the heavy metals.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yao Liu, Lele Xu, Runtao Wang, Fu Qiao, Jianfang Xiong, Zhen Xu
Summary: This paper investigates a quick, accurate, and non-destructive method based on near-infrared reflection spectroscopy (NIRS) for the detection of Pb-polluted mussels. The method shows great potential to detect Pb pollution in mussels and is of significant importance in terms of evaluating the edible quality and safety of mussels.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mengli Chen, Gonzalo Carrasco, Edward Park, Kyle Morgan, Serene Hui Xin Tay, Jani Tanzil, Seng Keat Ooi, Kuanbo Zhou, Edward A. Boyle
Summary: The study found that anthropogenic lead pollution in the Singapore Strait mainly comes from gasoline emissions, and there have been no major additional sources since 2010. The concentration of lead in seawater is influenced by monsoonal current reversals and scavenging capacity, resulting in variations of different degrees. Despite a decreasing trend in lead concentration, minor sources of lead pollution still exist.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seyed Arvin Fakhri, Mohammad Javad Valadan Zoej, Alireza Safdarinezhad, Parvin Yavari
Summary: This paper proposes a low-cost solution for continuous monitoring of lead and cadmium contamination in plant leaves through field spectrometry. By using a multi-objective version of genetic algorithm optimization, the optimal estimator model was found, which can accurately estimate the concentration of lead and cadmium in plant leaves. Additionally, specific spectral bands were identified as more efficient for this purpose.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Zhu, Yan Lv, Qun-De Zhang, Li-Ming Chang, Qi-Heng Chen, Bin Wang, Jian-Ping Jiang
Summary: Heavy metal pollution, especially the Pb concentration in sediment, has a significant impact on aquatic ecosystems. The variations in heavy metal concentrations in sediments are linked to changes in sediment and tadpoles' gut microbiomes. Pb leads to a trade-off between the proportions of Burkholderiales and Verrucomicrobiae in sediment microbiota and affects methane, sulfide, and nitrate metabolisms. Tadpoles with high sediment Pb content have a low abundance of gut aerobic bacteria and a large relative gut weight.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yafei Xia, Yuhui Liu, Chengshuai Liu, Ting Gao, Runsheng Yin, Meng Qi, Hongchen Wu
Summary: Anthropogenic activities release heavy metals into the atmosphere, and Pb and Zn isotopes can be used to determine their sources. The study found that the Pb in sediment cores from a lake in South China is mainly from trans-boundary transportation, with 72.3% coming from previously industrialized countries, indicating a significant legacy of heavy metals in China since 1900. Additionally, Chinese gasoline still contributes to heavy metal pollution, and China's mining and smelting activities have steadily increased their contribution to Pb since 1980.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ran Wen, Xiong Yang, Shuang He, Jian Wu, Hongmei Ge, Zheng Chi, Yafei Shi, Shulian Wang, Andrea R. Gerson, Kewu Pi
Summary: Sediments play a crucial role in the storage of heavy metals in river and lake waters, and their chemical makeup influences the movement of these elements within the ecosystem. Therefore, it is essential to remediate polluted sediments for the overall health of the ecological environment. This study proposes a simple method for extracting heavy metals from contaminated sediment using horizontal electroosmosis, and investigates the effect of different washing reagents and operational parameters. Citric acid and EDTA were found to be the most effective in removing Cd and Pb, respectively. After 13 days of electrokinetic washing, the removal ratio of Cd by citric acid was 77.0%, and that of Pb by EDTA was 88.3%. The decrease in various fractions of the heavy metals upon their removal from the polluted sediment was observed.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hui Jiang, Jinqi Chen, Jihong Deng, Xiang Zhao, Leijun Xu
Summary: This study provides a reference for rapid determination of heavy metal Pb in soybean oil using microwave detection technique combined with chemometrics methods. The results showed that the combination of microwave detection technique and appropriate chemometrics methods can accurately determine the heavy metal Pb in soybean oil with high precision.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Hong-jie Yan, He-yang Zhang, Ya-jun Shi, Ping Zhou, Huan Li, Dong-ling Wu, Liu Liu
Summary: A combined experimental and numerical method was used to investigate the re-release process and release rate of heavy metals, cadmium and plumbum, in sediments of a certain water area. The release law of Cd and Pb in sediments was found to have two stages: rapid release and dynamic equilibrium, with an increasing release rate as flow velocity accelerates. The water quality in the area may exceed the surface water Class V standard within less than 3 hours, with most relative deviations between simulation values and field survey results within +/- 10%.
TRANSACTIONS OF NONFERROUS METALS SOCIETY OF CHINA
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Akram Rahbari, Hamideh Fatemi, Behrooz Esmaiel Pour, Muhammad Rizwan, Ali-Ashraf Soltani
Summary: The study demonstrates that microbial strains from the genus Pseudomonas can help alleviate the harmful effects of lead contamination on plants, promoting plant growth and resistance. These microbes not only reduce the concentration of lead in plant tissues but also enhance soil respiration, indicating potential for soil remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Ozan Kocadagli, Ezgi Ozer, Arnaldo G. Batista
Summary: This study introduces an efficient hybrid training procedure for machine learning classifiers to accurately detect the preictal phase of epilepsy using EEG signals. The results show that the hybrid ML classifiers produce robust models and outperform classical approaches in terms of validity and reliability.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Kamal Usman, Serhiy Souchelnytskyi, Mohammad A. Al-Ghouti, Nabil Zouari, Mohammed H. Abu-Dieyeh
Summary: Soil lead contamination is a major environmental issue. Phytoremediation, the use of green plants to transfer or stabilize toxic metals in polluted soil, is a promising technique. This study used proteomics to investigate the mechanisms of lead tolerance in T. qataranse plants. Differential protein expression and enrichment of stress-regulating metabolic pathways were observed.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rajat Nag, Enda Cummins
Summary: This study investigates the risk of lead (Pb) exposure to humans through the food chain using a GIS-based survey and probabilistic quantitative risk assessment. The findings show that the risk of Pb exposure through selected food products is low to moderate, highlighting the importance of limiting Pb concentrations in agricultural soil to mitigate the risk.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Leonardo Goliatt, Zaher Mundher Yaseen
Summary: In this research, a hybrid model combining Covariance Matrix Adaptive Evolution Strategies (CMAES) with Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGB) and Multi-Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS) was developed to predict daily solar radiation. The model was tested at four meteorological stations in Burkina Faso and showed outstanding predictability performance, achieving significantly higher accuracy compared to existing methods.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zahirah Mohd Zain, Ahmed Saud Abdulhameed, Ali H. Jawad, Zeid A. ALOthman, Zaher Mundher Yaseen
Summary: This study developed a pH-sensitive chitosan/sepiolite clay/algae biocomposite for efficient removal of cationic and anionic dyes by adjusting the solution pH. The optimal conditions for dye removal were determined using a Box-Behnken design and the adsorption mechanism was investigated. The biocomposite exhibited high adsorption capacity and the adsorption process was confirmed to be endothermic and spontaneous. Various interactions, such as electrostatic, H-bonding, and n-pi interactions, contributed to the adsorption mechanism.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Vahdettin Demir, Zaher Mundher Yaseen
Summary: In this study, various versions of neurocomputing intelligence models were developed to forecast lake water level fluctuations in the five great lakes in the north of USA. The results indicate that the applied forecasting models are efficient and reliable, and the inclusion of periodicity in the time series enhances the forecasting performance. Cross-station modeling provides an optimistic strategy for learning transfer modeling using information from nearby sites.
NEURAL COMPUTING & APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Suraj Kumar Bhagat, Karl Ezra Pilario, Olusola Emmanuel Babalola, Tiyasha Tiyasha, Muhammad Yaqub, Chijioke Elijah Onu, Konstantina Pyrgaki, Mayadah W. Falah, Ali H. Jawad, Dina Ali Yaseen, Noureddine Barka, Zaher Mundher Yaseen
Summary: A wide range of dyes from industrial runoff are being disposed in water bodies, and it is urgent to improve the removal process of dyes for environmental safety. This review analyzes the architecture, performance, and optimization methods of various machine learning models applied in the dye removal process. It also discusses data availability, transparency, and the selection of statistical evaluators and performance metrics.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohd Sayeed Ul Hasan, Mufti Mohammad Saif, Nehal Ahmad, Abhishek Kumar Rai, Mohammad Amir Khan, Ali Aldrees, Wahaj Ahmad Khan, Mustafa K. A. Mohammed, Zaher Mundher Yaseen
Summary: This study evaluates the climatological conditions of terrestrial water storage anomalies (TWSAs) in India, one of the most populous countries in the world. The analysis of RL06 mascon data from the GRACE and GRACE-FO satellite missions reveals seasonal and interannual changes in terrestrial water storage. Statistical tests are conducted to determine the homogeneity of the data, and trends and magnitudes are analyzed using various methods. The findings suggest significant declining trends in certain regions, with implications for water resource management and long-term planning in India.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Iman Ahmadianfar, Bijay Halder, Salim Heddam, Leonardo Goliatt, Mou Leong Tan, Zulfaqar Sa'adi, Zainab Al-Khafaji, Raad Z. Homod, Tarik A. Rashid, Zaher Mundher Yaseen
Summary: This paper proposes an enhanced multioperator Runge-Kutta optimization (EMRUN) algorithm to accurately solve different types of water engineering problems. Experimental results show that EMRUN outperforms advanced optimization methods and has the ability to converge to the global solution up to 99.99%. The suggested method is deemed competitive and important in optimizing water engineering problems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Yaqub, Mehtap Dursun Celebi, Mehmet Dilaver, Suraj Kumar Bhagat, Mehmet Kobya, Wontae Lee
Summary: As a result of global warming, water scarcity has become a growing concern worldwide. The textile industry, being one of the largest water-consuming sectors, discharges untreated or partially treated wastewater into water bodies, causing pollution. Therefore, the adoption of zero liquid discharge (ZLD) technology in textile wastewater treatment is crucial for effective water management and resource recovery.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Firanboni Fituma Chimdesa, Firaol Fituma Chimdesa, Nagessa Zerihun Jilo, Anand Hulagabali, Olusola Emmanuel Babalola, Tiyasha Tiyasha, Krishnaraj Ramaswamy, Adarsh Kumar, Suraj Kumar Bhagat
Summary: This study analyzes the load-bearing capacity of different types of foundations and investigates the influence of factors such as surcharge and soil type. The findings demonstrate the importance of soil type and pile thickness in the deformation and safety factor of foundations.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sabaa Sattar, Yaser Alaiwi, Nabaa Sattar Radhi, Zainab Al-Khafaji, Osamah Al-Hashimi, Hassan Alzahrani, Zaher Mundher Yaseen
Summary: The study aims to reduce hot corrosion in steam turbines for Al-Mussaib thermal power stations. Experimental tests were conducted to identify the alloy composition and prepare samples with the same composition. Coating the samples with different ratios of TiO2 and SiO2 resulted in increased thickness, hardness, and reduced wear.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Tran M. Tung, Duc-Hien Le, Olusola E. Babalola
Summary: This study develops a prediction model for estimating the residual compressive strength of fly ash blended concrete after exposure to high temperatures. The model considers the variables of recycled aggregate percentage, fly ash content, water to binder ratio, and exposed temperature. The model achieved high efficiency and accuracy in predicting the residual compressive strength.
COMPUTERS AND CONCRETE
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Mohamed A. Sharaf-Eldin, Zaher Mundher Yaseen, Adel H. Elmetwalli, Salah Elsayed, Miklas Scholz, Zainab Al-Khafaji, Genesia F. Omar
Summary: Global warming is the most significant issue caused by climate change, having negative impacts on crop production. Modifying cultivation systems in arid regions is crucial to cope with heat stress. A study showed that using solar energy to operate fogging and evaporative cooling systems in shaded net tunnels successfully improved the microclimate and increased tomato yield.
Article
Horticulture
Mohamed A. Sharaf-Eldin, Salah Elsayed, Adel H. Elmetwalli, Zaher Mundher Yaseen, Farahat S. Moghanm, Mohssen Elbagory, Sahar El-Nahrawy, Alaa El-Dein Omara, Andrew N. Tyler, Osama Elsherbiny
Summary: Moisture and potassium deficiency are limiting variables for squash crop performance. Proximal hyperspectral remotely sensed data can be used to predict squash traits. The newly constructed three-band spectral index values based on VIS, NIR, and red-edge wavelengths were sensitive enough to measure the four tested parameters of squash.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Raad Z. Homod, Hayder Ibrahim Mohammed, Aissa Abderrahmane, Omer A. Alawi, Osamah Ibrahim Khalaf, Jasim M. Mahdi, Kamel Guedri, Nabeel S. Dhaidan, A. S. Albahri, Abdellatif M. Sadeq, Zaher Mundher Yaseen
Summary: This study proposes a novel framework based on deep clustering of lagrangian trajectories for multi-task learning (DCLTML) and adds a pre-cooling coil in the air handling unit (AHU) to alleviate the coupling issue in HVAC systems. The DCLTML algorithm shows promising results in controlling HVAC systems, with significant energy savings and improved environmental comfort.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Syed Shabi Ul Hassan Kazmi, Hafiz Sohaib Ahmed Saqib, Paolo Pastorino, Hans-Peter Grossart, Zaher Mundher, Muyassar H. Abualreesh, Wenhua Liu, Zhen Wang
Summary: This research investigates the influence of the veterinary antibiotic nitrofurazone on the community dynamics of marine periphytic ciliates. The results show significant alterations in ciliate communities following exposure to nitrofurazone, including changes in abundance, composition, and structure. These findings enhance the understanding of the ecological impacts of nitrofurazone on marine periphytic ciliate communities and highlight the need for vigilant monitoring of veterinary antibiotics to protect marine ecosystem health and biodiversity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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)