Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Siyi Yao, Yongheng Zhang, Peng Wang, Zhipeng Xu, Yongmei Wang, Youhua Zhang
Summary: The rapid development of urban industrialization has negatively affected the quality of water sources around cities. Long-term prediction of water quality is crucial for water conservation. This study used several popular deep learning models, including RNN, LSTM, MLP, and Transformer-based models, to predict the long-term integrated water quality index in the Chaohu Lake area. The experimental results showed that the Transformer-based model, Informer, outperformed other models in long-term prediction, proving its effectiveness in water quality monitoring and management.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Fadel, Malak Kanj, Kamal Slim
Summary: This study investigated the water quality of a Mediterranean reservoir using Water Quality Index (WQI) and principle component analysis (PCA) during the years 2009-2016. The findings showed a deteriorating trend in WQI during this period, attributed to weakened water infrastructure and influx of Syrian refugees following the 2011 crisis. Additionally, relationships were observed between WQI and reservoir water depth, precipitation, and PCA results, highlighting the multidimensional nature of water quality evaluation.
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Hao Liang, Rui Cai
Summary: This study introduces an evidence correlation coefficient based on generalized information quality to accurately describe the relationship between evidence and calculate evidence conflicts. The results show that this method effectively reflects the differences between evidence and improves the rationality and accuracy of evidence combination.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lukasz Gruss, Miroslaw Wiatkowski, Krzysztof Pulikowski, Andrzej Klos
Summary: Assessing water quality parameters in the river-reservoir system is essential for preventing pollution and implementing policies. Multivariate statistical analysis is useful in identifying key indicators, with NO2-N and NO3-N playing a significant role in water quality variability. The Turawa reservoir has been effective in reducing concentrations of these compounds, as indicated by PCA and RDA.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Georgios D. Gikas, Dimitrios Lergios, Vassilios A. Tsihrintzis
Summary: This study investigated the possibility of using four water quality indices (WQIs) to evaluate the quality of small rivers in the Mediterranean region of Northern Greece. The selected WQIs were applied to three rivers, and the results showed that Prati's and CCME indices classified the rivers with comparable physicochemical parameters into the highest quality classes. The Oregon index was the strictest in assessing the water quality of ephemeral streams in the Mediterranean.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mohit Verma, Vijay A. Loganathan, Vinod K. Bhatt
Summary: A comprehensive multiplicative water quality index (M-ED-WQI) has been developed for surface water quality assessment, which provides an objective and rational framework compared to traditional methods. The application of M-ED-WQI to river Ganga water quality dataset demonstrates its effectiveness in eliminating subjectivity and clustering effect.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Sarmad Dashti Latif, Ahmed H. Birima, Ali Najah Ahmed, Dahan Mohammed Hatem, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Chow Ming Fai, Ahmed El-Shafie
Summary: This study proposes the use of machine learning algorithms to predict the concentration of phosphate (PO4) in water bodies. The results show that the artificial neural network (ANN) model outperforms other models in terms of accuracy. This model can be used as a reliable tool for managing eutrophication problems.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Qi, Liyuan Yang, Enfeng Liu
Summary: This study provides an objective assessment of water quality changes in the Yihe River and establishes an effective water quality model. The results indicate that the water quality of the Yihe River meets Chinese standards, with better water quality in the autumn and in the upstream area.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dao Nguyen Khoi, Nguyen Trong Quan, Do Quang Linh, Pham Thi Thao Nhi, Nguyen Thi Diem Thuy
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of twelve machine learning models in estimating the surface water quality of the La Buong River in Vietnam, with extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) showing the highest accuracy.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yuepeng Jia, Wensong Huang, Ping Wang, Penghui Su, Xiangwen Kong, Li Liu, Yunpeng Shan
Summary: This paper uses Block G in Canada as an example and combines it with the data of the working area. It adopts the Pearson-MIC comprehensive evaluation method to optimize the key parameters of productivity. The results show that lateral length, number of stages, volume of fluid, and amount of proppant are the key engineering parameters of horizontal well. This study proposes a new sweet spot prediction idea based on the influence of geological factors on productivity, which lays a foundation for the subsequent placement of horizontal wells.
Article
Environmental Sciences
I. G. Boechat, A. Krueger, E. M. Soares, C. C. Figueredo, A. M. Contin, P. L. Pinheiro, G. H. P. Abrantes, F. S. Cardozo, B. Gucker
Summary: The study suggests that seston fatty acids can be used to assess and understand the early impacts of fish farming on aquatic ecosystems. Fish farming results in changes in fatty acid concentrations, improving sestonic food quality in some areas but potentially increasing low-quality food resources, depending on the background impact levels of the reservoir.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenwen Liao, Hsinan Chen, Meijeng Peng, Tawei Chang
Summary: Water level fluctuation is an important factor that affects reservoir water quality, habitat, species, and ecosystems. The study in Shihmen Reservoir, Taiwan, found that the reservoir had the lowest mean water level and a higher potential for eutrophic status in April and May, possibly due to lower water levels, water depth, and transparency. Although there was no significant difference in mean algal abundance in spring compared to other seasons, the seasonal mean algae abundance and Carlson's trophic status index (CTSI) were highly correlated, suggesting that the increase in CTSI may be caused by algal proliferation rather than sediment increase. The study suggests using water level as a reference threshold for controlling CTSI strategies in reservoir management.
Review
Geology
Behnam Sadeghi
Summary: This article introduces commonly used correlation coefficient (CC) methods in geochemical studies and discusses their advantages and limitations when dealing with different types of data. It then introduces a new correlation method, Chatterjee CC (CCC), which is simple, computationally efficient, and robust to various types of data. A Python package called TripleCpy was developed to apply CCC to datasets and its efficiency was demonstrated compared to traditional methods.
ORE GEOLOGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xuneng Tong, Luhua You, Jingjie Zhang, Yiliang He, Karina Yew-Hoong Gin
Summary: This study explores the potential of combining traditional process-based models and data-driven models with water quality indicators to improve the accuracy and efficiency of predicting emerging contaminants in aquatic ecosystems. Two representative contaminants were chosen for analysis, and 36 different data-driven models were examined in three case studies. The results demonstrate that this combination approach can overcome the limitations of traditional models.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Isuru Yapabandara, Yuansong Wei, Bimsara Ranathunga, Suresh Indika, K. B. S. N. Jinadasa, Sujithra K. Weragoda, Rohan Weerasooriya, Madhubashini Makehelwala
Summary: The COVID-19 lockdown has led to significant improvement in the water quality of the Kelani River in Sri Lanka. The downstream water quality showed the most remarkable improvement, with decreased levels of chemical oxygen demand and biological oxygen demand. After the lockdown, spatial variation in nitrate concentration was observed in the upstream region.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jesus Gabriel Rangel-Peraza, Edith Padilla-Gasca, Yaneth A. Bustos-Terrones
Summary: This study compares the performance of UV/H(2)O(2)and UV/S2O82- advanced oxidation treatments for the degradation of Sulfamethazine (SMT). The effects of different process variables on degradation efficiency and rate were assessed, and the optimum operating conditions were determined using surface response methodology. The results showed that under these conditions, both systems achieved similar degradation efficiencies, but the UV/S(2)O(8)(2-)system exhibited shorter treatment times, higher degradation rates, and lower energy consumption, making it a superior alternative for SMT removal.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nian Hong, Qin Cheng, Buddhi Wijesiri, Erick R. Bandala, Ashantha Goonetilleke, An Liu
Summary: This study introduces an innovative modeling approach integrating the Tank Model with the adsorption-desorption characteristics of filter media to simulate a bioretention basin. The results show that the modeling approach is capable of accurately simulating outflow and overflow volumes, with outlet water quantity significantly influenced by total rainfall depth. Additionally, the study suggests that a treatment train would be more effective than a sole treatment system, particularly for large rainfall events.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Piotr F. Borowski, Iaroslav Patuk, Erick R. Bandala
Summary: This study examines the use of bamboo in various industrial sectors, emphasizing its mechanical properties, resources, and innovative applications based on information from Ethiopia, Guinea, and Georgia. The research demonstrates that bamboo is a widely available plant with remarkable characteristics that make it suitable for diverse applications in different countries. The study aims to highlight the properties of bamboo as a green material that positively impacts the environment and can be utilized in various economic branches. The findings reveal the practical use of bamboo in industries relying on bamboo or bamboo-related materials, as well as the numerous possibilities for innovative and creative utilization. The study also discusses the mechanical and physicochemical properties of bamboo, its potential as a raw material for composites or the production and processing of semi-finished products and end device parts, all with a focus on its positive environmental impact.
Article
Environmental Sciences
E. R. Bandala, N. Brune, K. Kebede
Summary: Extreme heat has significant negative effects on the health and productivity of outdoor workers. A study analyzing temperature and humidity data along with occupational injuries/illnesses found that heat index values increased in two out of three locations, and the number of heat-related injuries/illnesses steadily rose over time.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marlenne Feregrino-Rivas, Blenda Ramirez-Pereda, Francisco Estrada-Godoy, Luis F. Cuesta-Zedeno, Jesus J. Rochin-Medina, Yaneth A. Bustos-Terrones, Victor A. Gonzalez-Huitron
Summary: Bioenergy production from sediment microbial fuel cells has gained special attention as a power source for environmental sensors. The quality of the sediment used in a SMFC affects the cell efficiency, and the season influences the production of electricity. Marine sediments produce more energy during the rainy season, while fluvial sediments produce more energy during the dry season.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Sergio Arturo Renteria-Guevara, Jesus Gabriel Rangel-Peraza, Antonio Jesus Sanhouse-Garcia, Fernando Garcia-Paez, Yaneth A. Bustos-Terrones, Cuauhtemoc Franco-Ochoa
Summary: The development of water use management tools is a common issue in both developing and developed countries. UNESCO's guidance on water availability has been applied to the Culiacan River basin in Mexico, revealing that surface water availability has been overestimated due to calculation errors and the neglect of ecological water flow. This leads to unsustainable water use.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Yaneth A. Bustos-Terrones, Laura Norman, Leonidas A. Perez-Estrada, Ahmed El Nemr, Erick R. Bandala
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rogelio Estrada-Vazquez, Mabel Vaca-Mier, Victoria Bustos-Terrones, Jesus Gabriel Rangel-Peraza, Juan G. Loaiza, Jhonatan J. Hermosillo-Nevarez, Yaneth A. Bustos-Terrones
Summary: This study evaluates the photocatalytic degradation of malathion using titanium dioxide nanoparticles supported on different types of polymer beads and UV light. The optimal operating conditions were determined using the Taguchi method. The study found that the adsorption process negatively affected the photodegradation process.
REACTION KINETICS MECHANISMS AND CATALYSIS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Evangelina Avila-Aceves, Wenseslao Plata-Rocha, Sergio Alberto Monjandin-Armenta, Jesus Gabriel Rangel-Peraza
Summary: Floods are frequent and dangerous natural disasters globally, accounting for over 50% of recorded disasters from 1990 to 2020. The inadequate planning and economic circumstances of settlements in flood-prone areas are major contributors to this problem. Geospatial modelling, including hydrological and hydraulic models, GIS-based techniques, and machine learning algorithms, has been widely used for large-scale flood simulation in the past decade.
STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Correction
Engineering, Environmental
Evangelina Avila-Aceves, Wenseslao Plata-Rocha, Sergio Alberto Monjardin-Armenta, Jesus Gabriel Rangel-Peraza
STOCHASTIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND RISK ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juan G. Loaiza, Jesus Gabriel Rangel-Peraza, Sergio Alberto Monjardin-Armenta, Yaneth A. Bustos-Terrones, Erick R. Bandala, Antonio J. Sanhouse-Garcia, Sergio A. Renteria-Guevara
Summary: In this study, a methodology for estimating surface water quality using remote sensing was developed. The methodology involved the use of Landsat satellite imagery and in situ measurements to generate mathematical models for three water quality parameters: total organic carbon (TOC), total dissolved solids (TDS), and chlorophyll a (Chl-a). The models were validated and found to have good to acceptable fits with real water quality data measurements. This alternative approach shows potential for accurately estimating water quality based on field measurements and satellite images.
Retraction
Engineering, Environmental
Jesus Gabriel Rangel-Peraza, Edith Padilla-Gasca, Yaneth A. Bustos-Terrones
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART A-TOXIC/HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
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)
