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Engineering, Environmental
N. Guerra-Gorostegi, D. Gonzalez, B. Puyuelo, J. Ovejero, J. Colon, D. Gabriel, A. Sanchez, S. Ponsa
Summary: This study evaluates the feasibility of valorizing cellulosic sludge as a renewable energy source through biodrying technology, comparing three different aeration strategies. Innovative biodrying performance indicators were proposed to assess energy process efficiency and product quality. Results showed economic viability and attractiveness of biodrying technology for cellulosic sludge.
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Environmental Sciences
A. Marefat, A. Karbassi, B. Aghabarari, E. Rodriguez-Castellon
Summary: This research aimed to decompose the sludge of Anzali wetland using titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs). The results showed that 10-mu g/L of TiO2 could decompose about 37% of the organic content of the sludge after long-term exposure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hasan Rustemoglu
Summary: The study found that the scale effect is the primary driver of acceleration of total CO2 emissions in Turkey, with population, migration, and carbon intensity effects following. In the electricity and heat production sectors, income effect, electricity intensity, and fuel structure rapidly increase the country's CO2 emissions, while the pollution coefficient is the only factor that decreased CO2 emissions during the studied period.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyu Wan, Janis E. Baeten, Michele Laureni, Eveline I. P. Volcke
Summary: This study compared the effects of different aeration control strategies in a partial nitritation-anammox reactor with granular sludge. The study found that controlling aeration based on effluent ammonium concentration resulted in high nitrogen removal and low N2O emissions, even in the presence of flocs. Fluctuations in floc fractions had a significant impact on nitrogen removal and N2O emissions under DO control, but less effect under constant airflow and effluent ammonium control.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yongen Min, Qian Gao, Yong Wang, Xiaofei Yu, Lu Tong, Pengcheng Su, Hongfeng Bian
Summary: With climate change worsening, the frequency and strength of soil freeze-thaw alternation are increasing, affecting soil properties, biological characteristics, and carbon emissions. The effects of freeze-thaw alternation under different water levels on carbon emissions in wetland ecosystems are not yet clear. This study examined the impacts of freeze-thaw alternation and flooding on CO2 and CH4 emissions in a Phragmites australis-dominated wetland, as well as soil microbial community structure and enzymatic activities. The results showed that freeze-thaw treatments increased soil carbon emissions, while flooding significantly decreased CO2 and CH4 emissions under freeze-thaw conditions. Soil water content, dissolved organic carbon, and enzymatic activities were the main predictors of carbon emissions. Flooding directly influenced carbon emissions during freeze-thaw processes, with interpretation rates of 65% for CO2 and 37% for CH4. Higher water levels indicated lower carbon emissions during freeze-thaw periods. Appropriate water level management can help reduce carbon emissions in seasonal frost wetlands.
Article
Ecology
Jun Xie, Shaojie Zhou, Fei Teng, Alun Gu
Summary: Approximately 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from household consumption, with most research focusing on CO2 emissions and neglecting other non-CO2 emissions. This study examines the characteristics and driving factors of household emissions in China, including CO2, CH4, N2O, and F-gases. The results show that urban households emit almost twice as much as rural households and have higher non-CO2 emissions rates. Consumption expenditure is the main driver of emissions differences between rural and urban households.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Business
Bingquan Liu, Yongqing Li, Rui Hou, Hui Wang
Summary: This study examines the factors influencing changes in CO2 emissions in China and identifies the main contributors to CO2 emissions and the potential for emission reductions in different regions. The results show that China has achieved some success in reducing emissions since 2012, with significant differences in emission levels and reduction potential across regions.
EMERGING MARKETS FINANCE AND TRADE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Hongyang Chen, Xiao Xu, Changming Fang, Bo Li, Ming Nie
Summary: Global wetland CH4 emissions are more sensitive to temperature changes than CO2 emissions, with water table depth affecting the temperature dependence of CH4 emissions but not CO2 emissions. Climate change may lead to increased CH4 emissions from wetlands compared to CO2 emissions, as CH4 emissions appear to be more sensitive to temperature.
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sheng Zhong, Bin Su
Summary: International production fragmentation has led to changes in labor markets, affecting CO2 emissions of economies participating in global value chains. The study shows that the growth of CO2 emissions is primarily reduced by intensity effect, while also increased by labor market structural changes and job creation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Economics
Lourdes Isabel Patino, Vicent Alcantara, Emilio Padilla
Summary: This study analyzed the driving factors of CO2 emissions and energy intensity in Colombia, finding that the increase in emissions is mainly caused by affluence and population growth, while the decrease in energy intensity is primarily contributed by sectoral efficiency improvements.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chaochao Gao, Haoqing Ge, Yingying Lu, Weijun Wang, Yijia Zhang
Summary: This study examines the decoupling status of provincial carbon emissions from economic development in China, finding weak decoupling mainly driven by capital investment and total factor productivity. During the study period, emissions-economy decoupling primarily depended on the decoupling of economic activities from energy consumption. While there is substantial variation in provincial emissions and driving forces, the overall trend suggests a convergence towards coherent low-carbon progress.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juan Wang, Ce Song, Rong Yuan
Summary: This study analyzed the changes in CO2 emissions from electricity generation in China, emphasizing the importance of improving TPGE and promoting the use of renewable energy for emission reduction. The results showed that strong regional TPGE convergence and the development of low-carbon technologies can help achieve rapid decarbonization in China's electricity sector.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weifeng Gong, Chuanhui Wang, Zhenyue Fan, Yang Xu
Summary: This paper analyzes the factors and effects of carbon dioxide emissions, predicts the elastic decoupling trend between carbon dioxide emissions and economic growth in China, and points out that economic growth is the main driver of carbon dioxide emissions, while energy intensity and consumption structure have inhibitory effects on emissions. In the upcoming 14th and 15th Five-Year Plans, it is expected that carbon dioxide emissions will experience weak decoupling.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Zou, Jiaxuan Li, Qian Zhang
Summary: This study analyzes CO2 emissions from China's power industry from 2009 to 2018 and identifies the factors influencing these emissions. The results suggest that the power industry should improve its investment decision-making capabilities and focus on developing hydropower-led non-fossil energy sources.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bangzhu Zhu, Yulin Zhang, Mengfan Zhang, Kaijian He, Ping Wang
Summary: Understanding the drivers and peaks of CO2 emissions at the provincial level is crucial for achieving China's goal of peak carbon emissions by 2030. This research combines the Logarithmic Mean Division Index with scenario analysis to explore the drivers and peaks of CO2 emissions in 30 provinces in China from 1997 to 2020, taking into account the effects of COVID-19. The results show that the energy structure has replaced energy intensity as the main factor in emission reduction in 2020. The driving mechanisms for CO2 emissions at the provincial level differ from those at the national level. Population restrains CO2 emissions in some provinces, while energy structure increases emissions in others. The role of driving factors varies greatly among provinces. Based on the findings, China's CO2 emissions peak will occur in 2030 and 2025 under baseline and green development scenarios.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Anela Kaurin, Rok Mihelic, Damijana Kastelec, Michael Schloter, Marjetka Suhadolc, Helena Grcman
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2015)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andreea Oarga Mulec, Rok Mihelic, Julia Walochnik, Tjasa Griessler Bulc
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2016)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Zhanguo Bai, Thomas Caspari, Maria Ruiperez Gonzalez, Niels H. Batjes, Paul Mader, Else K. Bunemann, Ron de Goede, Lijbert Brussaard, Minggang Xu, Carla Sofia Santos Ferreira, Endla Reintam, Hongzhu Fan, Rok Mihelic, Matjaz Glavan, Zoltan Toth
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Soil Science
A. Kaurin, R. Mihelic, D. Kastelec, H. Grcman, D. Bru, L. Philippot, M. Suhadolc
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ales Zver, Rajko Bernik, Rok Mihelic
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
R. Mihelic, H. Winter, J. B. Powers, S. Das, K. Lamour, S. R. Campagna, B. H. Voy
BRITISH POULTRY SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
M. Flajsman, R. Mihelic, A. Kolmanic, D. Kocjan Acko
CEREAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Barbara Cania, Gisle Vestergaard, Marjetka Suhadolc, Rok Mihelic, Maike Krauss, Andreas Fliessbach, Paul Maeder, Anna Szumelda, Michael Schloter, Stefanie Schulz
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nina Kacjan Marsic, Ksenija Sinkovic Moze, Rok Mihelic, Marijan Necemer, Metka Hudina, Jerneja Jakopic
Summary: The study found that in white cabbage cultivation, high nitrogen fertilization with sulfur can increase yield and nitrogen uptake, while reducing nitrogen surplus in the soil and decreasing nitrate content in cabbage heads.
Article
Environmental Studies
Rok Mihelic, Jure Pecnik, Matjaz Glavan, Marina Pintar
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of the visual soil assessment (VSA) method on different soil types and agricultural management practices, finding that the assessed score is highly dependent on farming practices and soil management. Soil type and assessment time also play important roles in VSA scoring.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
S. O. Petersen, S. G. Sommer, F. Beline, C. Burton, J. Dach, J. Y. Dourmad, A. Leip, T. Misselbrook, F. Nicholson, H. D. Poulsen, G. Provolo, P. Sorensen, B. Vinneras, A. Weiske, M. -P. Bernal, R. Boehm, C. Juhasz, R. Mihelic
Article
Ecology
SV Bolta, R Mihelic, F Lobnik, D Lestan
COMPOST SCIENCE & UTILIZATION
(2003)
Article
Religion
Rok Mihelic
BOGOSLOVNI VESTNIK-THEOLOGICAL QUARTERLY-EPHEMERIDES THEOLOGICAE
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Alvarez-Chavez, Stephane Godbout, Mylene Genereux, Caroline Cote, Alain N. Rousseau, Sebastien Fournel
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of alternative filtering materials and bed aeration on the retention of nutrients and fecal bacteria in woodchip bedded stand-off pads for cows. The results showed that the alternative biofilters were more efficient in removing COD, SS, TN, and NO3-N, while conventional biofilters were more efficient for PO4-P removal. Aeration did not have a significant effect under the tested temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Zhuoting Fang, Yuandong Qian, Zhiping Huang, Yilong Ye, Jianhua Yan
Summary: This study investigates the application of oxygen enrichment melting technology in the melting of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. The results demonstrate that oxygen enrichment technology can reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as decrease pollution emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangang Xiao, Mingkai Leng, Philip Greenwood, Rongqin Zhao, Zhixiang Xie, Zengtao You, Junguo Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of grazing exclusion on soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and vegetation recovery. It finds that grazing exclusion can increase the potential for SOC accumulation, and higher annual precipitation is positively correlated with SOC accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatrice Cantoni, Jessica Ianes, Beatrice Bertolo, Selena Ziccardi, Francesco Maffini, Manuela Antonelli
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of ozonation and adsorption as in-series processes compared to standalone processes for the removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in drinking water. The combination of both processes proves to be more effective than adsorption and ozonation alone. Ozonation improves the adsorption performance of poorly-oxidizable CECs but worsens that of well-oxidizable compounds. This research highlights the importance of considering both processes in the removal of CECs in drinking water treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Li, Bingjun Liu, Yang Lu, Jianyu Fu
Summary: A new Standardized compound Drought and Saltwater intrusion Index (SDSI) was developed to detect changes in the severity of CDSEs in six estuaries. The study found that saltwater intrusion plays a dominant role in influencing SDSI severity, and CDSEs vary in frequency, duration and severity among different estuaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Qiang Li, Rui Sun, Chong-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Rui-tao Chen, Jian Zhao, Hua-dong Gu, Huan-Cai Yin
Summary: In this study, an electron beam excitation multi-wavelength ultraviolet (EBE-MW-UV) system was established and found to have significantly higher microbial inactivation effects compared to single-wavelength UV-LEDs in water. Mechanism analysis revealed that EBE-MW-UV damaged microbial DNA and proteins, and generated additional reactive oxygen species, leading to microbial inactivation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaili Ma, Xinxin Han, Qiujuan Li, Yu Kong, Qiaoli Liu, Xu Yan, Yahong Luo, Xiaopin Li, Huiyang Wen, Zhiguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals that the use of a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) can enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of waste activated sludge (WAS), increasing the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and improving the solubilization and release of organic substances from WAS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Xiong, Rui Li
Summary: Incorporating Ecosystem Service Value (ESV) into land use planning can provide informed land management decisions. This study evaluates the ESV of Guizhou Province in China's karst region. The results show an increase in total ESV over the past two decades due to ecological restoration projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Geetha Jenifel
Summary: This article discusses the importance of water and the pollution of freshwater resources, and introduces the use of machine learning models and blockchain technology to predict and protect water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanslaus Terengia Materu, Taotao Chen, Chang Liu, Daocai Chi, Meng Jun
Summary: The study showed that H2SO4-modified biochar can reduce P leaching, increase soil available P, and enhance plant P uptake in alternate wetting and drying irrigation systems. Biochar additions B20A and IAWDB20A-M were effective in improving yield, reducing P leaching, and increasing APB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Nouri, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Sirus Zinadini, Mark Van Loosdrecht
Summary: This study focuses on the development of an air-lift bio-electrochemical reactor (ALBER) with a continuous feeding regime to enhance nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater. The effect of temperature, hydraulic retention time (HRT), N -NH+4 /TN ratio, and current density on the reactor performance was investigated, and the ALBER achieved a maximum TN removal of 73%. The results suggest that the ALBER has potential for treating industrial wastewater at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peifang Wang, Guoxiang You, Yang Gao, Juan Chen, Xun Wang, Chao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecological processes of microbial communities and N- and P-transformation processes in multistage agricultural drainage ditches. The results showed that the microbial communities were co-shaped by agricultural practices and ditch size, which further governed the N and P removal performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Niu, Huan Wang, Tao Wang, Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Xianghong Kong, Songguang Xie, Jun Xu
Summary: Microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and environmental stressors can affect the assembly processes of microbial communities. The study found that different stressors have opposite effects on microbial community assembly in water and sediment, and warming has different influences compared to herbicides and nutrients.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqing Tan, Qiming Cheng, Fengwei Lyu, Fei Liu, Linhao Liu, Yihong Su, Shaochun Yuan, Wenyu Xiao, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Summary: The exacerbation of global warming, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization have led to increased flooding in urban areas. China has adopted sponge city as an efficient means of preventing and controlling urban floods. Using a SWMM-FVCOM model, the hydrological reduction and control effect of sponge city construction (SPCC) within a university campus were evaluated. The study found that implementing SPCC effectively mitigates surface runoff and reduces the severity of urban flooding. However, the efficacy of runoff control decreases with longer rainfall return periods.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonghan Chen, Qiuyan Li, Shibo Yan, Juan Xu, Qiaoyun Lin, Zhuangming Zhao, Ziying He
Summary: Tidal rivers are important biochemical reaction channels, receiving carbon from wastewater and agricultural drains, affecting CO2 emissions. Through modeling and data analysis, researchers explored carbon distribution, emissions, and greenhouse effects, emphasizing the potential of river management to change global CO2 emissions under climate change.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)