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Environmental Sciences
Yun Wang, Hai Liang, Shun Li, Zihan Zhang, Yulin Liao, Yanhong Lu, Guopeng Zhou, Songjuan Gao, Jun Nie, Weidong Cao
Summary: Co-utilizing milk vetch and rice straw with lime can reduce the cadmium content in rice, change the distribution of different chemical forms of Cd in soil, and benefit the formation of a more stable residual fraction of Cd. Soil pH and dissolved organic matter (DOM) have the greatest impacts on Cd availability.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Yaping Zhang, Zhenyan Chen, Chunhong Chen, Fangzhou Li, Kai Shen
Summary: UV-modified biochar can effectively stabilize heavy metals in soil, increase soil pH and electrical conductivity, and reduce plant uptake of cadmium. UV-modified biochar obtained from phytoremediation residue shows great potential in dealing with hazardous waste and remediating Cd-contaminated soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Chenjing Liu, Hai Lin, Bing Li, Yingbo Dong, Tingting Yin, Xi Chen
Summary: Endophyte inoculation significantly improved plant growth and heavy metal (Cd) accumulation, as well as enhanced the nutrient content and bioavailability in soil aggregates. The study showed that endophyte inoculation had significant effects on soil aggregates and promoted the bioavailability of Cd.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Jian Zhao, Xinjie Wang, Son A. Hoang, Nanthi S. Bolan, M. B. Kirkham, Jingnan Liu, Xinghui Xia, Yang Li
Summary: This review discusses the chemical transformations of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in sediments, which can mitigate their toxicity and affect organisms in sediments, transferring through the food web. Further research using novel techniques and mathematical models is needed to investigate diverse chemical transformations in various sediments.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Feng Han, Shu-yu An, Lei Liu, Ye Wang, Li-qi Ma, Liu Yang
Summary: This study investigated the immobilization effect of sulfoaluminate cement modified biochar (SBC) on Pb and Cd in the soil-plant system. Results showed that SBC effectively immobilized Pb and Cd in the soil through cation exchange, complexation, and gel encapsulation. SBC also changed the soil physicochemical properties and indirectly influenced the speciation transformation of Pb and Cd, resulting in reduced uptake by romaine lettuce.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khaue Silva Vieira, Jose Antonio Baptista Neto, Miriam Araujo Carlos Crapez, Christine Gaylarde, Bruno da Silva Pierri, Miguel Saldana-Serrano, Afonso Celso Dias Bainy, Diego Jose Nogueira, Estefan Monteiro Fonseca
Summary: The study found high levels of heavy metals and microplastic particles in oysters from the Paranagu?a Estuarine System. While microplastics were present in oysters from all sampled locations, there was no demonstrated direct relationship between microplastics and heavy metals, indicating that microplastic particles may not be the main route for heavy metal contamination of oysters in the system.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fanyi Kong, Shenggao Lu
Summary: This study established accurate prediction models for cadmium accumulation in rice based on bioavailable cadmium and physiochemical properties of soils in Cd-contaminated paddy fields. The results showed that the extractable cadmium could better explain the accumulation of cadmium in rice grain, and DTPA and DGT extractive technologies were the most evaluative. The prediction model had a good fit and Monte Carlo simulation showed that the estimated hazard quotient of daily cadmium intake from brown rice could exceed the safe level in certain paddy sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pan Ma, Tian Tian, Zhaoyi Dai, Tingyu Shao, Wei Zhang, Mingda Liu
Summary: This study found that aging of soil can decrease the bioavailability of cadmium (Cd) and its toxicity to plants, mainly due to a decrease in ion-exchangeable Cd. Roots are more suitable for indicating the uptake and accumulation of Cd by plants, while shoots can effectively evaluate the toxic effect of Cd stress on plants. Diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) is more suitable for reflecting Cd bioavailability to plants compared to chemical extraction methods, and it can be used to evaluate stable polluted soil with longer aging time. In the study of the bioavailability of heavy metals in soil, the integrated biomarker response (IBR) can serve as a reliable reference index to contribute to the comprehensive evaluation of metal bioavailability.
Article
Spectroscopy
Molan Tang, Bolun Fan, Zhenzhen Ma, Lingyang Yao, Ziyi An, Ming Ma, Xiaoyan Zhu, Zhengyu Bao, Huan Tian
Summary: This paper discusses the preparation and characterization of certified reference materials (CRMs) from five seleniferous regions of China. The CRMs were determined for various elements and underwent an interlaboratory comparison. The results provide certified values and expanded uncertainties for the mass fractions of selenium, as well as the mass fractions of other elements in the CRMs.
ATOMIC SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gabrijel Ondrasek, Davor Romic, Vjekoslav Tanaskovik, Radovan Savic, Santosha Rathod, Jelena Horvatinec, Zed Rengel
Summary: Cadmium is a critical pollutant easily absorbed by plants from contaminated media, and its interactions with humates and chlorides play important roles in its biogeochemistry. The study found that salinity promoted Cd accumulation, while humates reduced Cd content in plant tissues. This suggests that the application of humates has great potential in mitigating Cd contamination and producing low-Cd food.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Jie Yang, Yunlong Wang, Xiaohui Gao, Rui Zuo, Liuting Song, Chenhui Jin, Jinsheng Wang, Yanguo Teng
Summary: The excessive input of heavy metals such as vanadium into the environment is a consequence of global industrial development and can pose potential threats to ecological safety and human health. Quantitative analysis of the chemical speciation of vanadium is complicated due to the heterogeneous composition and reactivity of elements in soils and sediments. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current technologies for vanadium speciation and highlights the need for in situ detection and improved accuracy in predicting heavy metal bioavailability.
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Horticulture
Wenyao Shi, Yuzhu Hou, Zezhou Zhang, Xuebin Yin, Xiaohu Zhao, Linxi Yuan
Summary: This study found that the three-step sequential extraction method (aqueous solution extraction-pepsin extraction-trypsin extraction) performed the best in extracting selenium from high selenium-enriched Ganoderma lucidum, with a total selenium extraction rate of 65% and a total selenium enzymatic hydrolysis rate of 40%. The selenium speciation in this high selenium-enriched Ganoderma lucidum was determined. This study provides a reliable and efficient method to evaluate the selenium transformation and safety in high selenium-enriched edible fungi.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Le Chen, Lin Guo, Ping Liao, Qiangqiang Xiong, Xueyun Deng, Hui Gao, Haiyan Wei, Qigen Dai, Xiaohua Pan, Yongjun Zeng, Hongcheng Zhang
Summary: This study aims to clarify the effect and mechanism of biochar on Cd and Cu accumulation in rice grains under different irrigation regimes. The results showed that biochar can reduce Cd content in rice, especially under flooding irrigation. However, using biochar to control Cu pollution in rice is not suitable for water-saving irrigation.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Le Chen, Lin Guo, Ping Liao, Qiangqiang Xiong, Xueyun Deng, Hui Gao, Haiyan Wei, Qigen Dai, Xiaohua Pan, Yongjun Zeng, Hongcheng Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effect of biochar on the immobilization and bioavailability of Cd and Cu in soils with different acidity levels. Results showed that biochar promoted the oxidation of Cd and the reduction of Cu, leading to a decrease in these metal contents in rice.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Vijay K. Sharma, Shobhika Parmar, Wenting Tang, Haiyan Hu, James F. White Jr, Haiyan Li
Summary: This study investigated the effects of seed endophyte FXZ2 on the tolerance and accumulation of Zn/Cd in Dysphania ambrosioides plants. The results showed that FXZ2-inoculated plants had enhanced growth, improved chlorophyll and GSH content, and altered the chemical speciation of Zn/Cd in the rhizosphere. FXZ2 also exogenously secreted phytohormones to promote growth and enhance antioxidant properties. However, FXZ2 had opposite effects on Zn and Cd accumulation in the plants. Overall, FXZ2 has great potential for application in Cd phytoextraction and reducing Zn toxicity in important agricultural crops.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Krushna Vudamala, Mariame Coulibaly, Darwin Ramteke, Kartheek Chennuri, David Lean
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Darwin Ramteke, Sucharita Chakraborty
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Darwin Ramteke, Sucharita Chakraborty, Kartheek Chennuri, Pratirupa Bardhan
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Krushna Vudamala, Kartheek Chennuri, Kazip Armoury, P. Linsy, Darwin Ramteke, Tyson Sebastian, Saranya Jayachandran, Chandan Naik, Richita Naik, B. Nagender Nath
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2016)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Darwin Ramteke, Sucharita Chakraborty, Kartheek Chennuri, Pratirupa Bardhan
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sanitha K. Sivadas, Rahul Nagesh, G. V. M. Gupta, Udaykumar Gaonkar, Indranil Mukherjee, Darwin Ramteke, Baban S. Ingole
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saranya Jayachandran, Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Darwin Ramteke, Kartheek Chennuri, Sucharita Chakraborty
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2018)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Darwin Ramteke, Sucharita Chakraborty, B. Nagender Nath
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Sucharita Chakraborty, Darwin Ramteke, Kartheek Chennuri
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parthasarathi Chakraborty, P. V. Raghunadh Babu, Krushna Vudamala, Darwin Ramteke, Kartheek Chennuri
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kartheek Chennuri, Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Saranya Jayachandran, Sandip Kumar Mohakud, Ishita Ishita, Darwin Ramteke, Prasad Pramod Padalkar, Prakash C. Babu, Korupolu Raghu Babu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Darwin Ramteke, Parthasarathi Chakraborty, Kartheek Chennuri, Arindam Sarkar
Summary: The geochemical fractionation study of cadmium in finer sediment samples in the Zuari estuary on the west coast of India, combined with equilibrium-based chemical speciation modelling, provided a better understanding of cadmium bioavailability for sessile organisms like oysters. The study found a strong positive relationship between the forms of cadmium in sediment samples and cadmium bioaccumulation in oysters, suggesting a potential risk of cadmium bioaccumulation exceeding permissible limits in oysters. The results highlight the importance of combining geochemical fractionation study and equilibrium-based speciation modelling for comprehending the linkage between sedimentary metal speciation and bioaccumulation in sessile organisms.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vignesh Kumar Balasubramanian, Midhuna Immaculate Joseph Maran, Darwin Ramteke, Deepak Samuel Vijaykumar, Abhilash Kottarathail Rajendran, Purvaja Ramachandran, Ramesh Ramachandran
Summary: A metagenomics study on environmental DNA collected from an urban backwater area in southeast India revealed the potential of identifying small micro-eukaryote species and highlighted the presence of organisms of conservational significance and ecological importance in the ecosystem. This approach also showed the existence of pathogenic microorganisms due to sewage mixing with the backwaters, recommending it for an initial assessment of biodiversity structure in an ecosystem for biomonitoring programs.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Tapas Chatterjee, Gregorio Fernandez-Leborans, Darwin Ramteke, Baban Ingole
CAHIERS DE BIOLOGIE MARINE
(2013)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atefeh Zendehboudi, Azam Mohammadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Gabriel E. De-la-Torre, Bahman Ramavandi, Seyed Enayat Hashemi, Reza Saeedi, Emran Moradpour Tayebi, Ahmad Vafaee, Amirhossein Darabi
Summary: This study investigated the characteristics and ecological risks of microplastics (MPs) in ballast water for the first time, and found high levels of MP pollution. These findings contribute to our understanding of the sources and risks of microplastics in marine ecosystems.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rose Boahemaa Pinto, Linda Bogerd, Martine van der Ploeg, Kwame Duah, Remko Uijlenhoet, Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Summary: Catchment-scale plastic pollution assessments provide insights into the sources, sinks, and pathways of plastic pollution. We propose an approach to quantify macroplastic transport and density in the Odaw catchment, Ghana, and find that the urban riverine zone has the highest transport, while the urban tidal zone has the highest riverbank and land macroplastic density.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aliya Baidourela, Qian Sun, Gongxin Yang, Umut Halik, Zhongkai Dong, Kaixu Cai, Guili Sun, Wenya Zhang, Sisi Cheng
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal pollution in the green vegetation of a suburban industrial area in Tuokexun County, Xinjiang, China. The results showed that the overall level of heavy metal pollution in the soil was minor, with mercury (Hg) being the most severe contamination, likely caused by human activities. The composition of heavy metal elements in trees was more stable compared to grass and shrubs, with varying concentrations across different vegetation. Shrubbery was found to be the most effective in heavy metal restoration, and there were disparities in heavy metal enrichment among different vegetation types.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James H. Bridson, Hayden Masterton, Beatrix Theobald, Regis Risani, Fraser Doake, Jessica A. Wallbank, Stefan D. M. Maday, Gavin Lear, Robert Abbel, Dawn A. Smith, Joanne M. Kingsbury, Olga Pantos, Grant L. Northcott, Sally Gaw
Summary: Plastic pollution has significant environmental impacts, largely due to chemical additives. However, the behavior of plastic additives in marine environments is not well understood. A marine deployment experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of weathering on the extractables profile of four types of plastics in New Zealand over a period of nine months. The concentration of additives in polyethylene and oxo-degradable polyethylene was strongly influenced by artificial weathering, while polyamide 6 and polyethylene terephthalate showed minimal change. These findings emphasize the importance of considering leaching and weathering effects on plastic composition when assessing the potential impact and risk of plastic pollution in receiving environments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alan G. Scarlett, Francis D. Spilsbury, Steven J. Rowland, Marthe Monique Gagnon, Kliti Grice
Summary: This study used diamondoid hydrocarbon distributions to identify the sources of environmental oil contamination. A suite of 20 diamondoids was found to accumulate in fish adipose tissue. The scatter plots of indices between fish and exposure oils showed a close to ideal 1:1 relationship, which can be used to determine the origin of the oil.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Jiang, Mengmeng Wan, Kun Lin, Yanshan Chen, Rui Wang, Liju Tan, Jiangtao Wang
Summary: In this study, the concentration, composition, distribution, and sources of PCBs in surface seawater of the Bohai Bay were analyzed. The results showed that PCBs in the Bohai Bay had high concentrations and were primarily derived from land-based sources such as port activities and river inputs. The PCBs in the Bohai Bay may come from commercial PCBs and their incineration products, municipal landfills, wood and coal combustion, and industrial activities, etc.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Icaro S. A. Porto, Saulo V. A. Dantas, Caio S. A. Felix, Francisco A. S. Cunha, Jailson B. de Andrade, Sergio L. C. Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the risks of mercury levels in sardines consumed by low-income population in Salvador, Brazil. The results showed that the mercury content in the sampled sardines posed no risks to human health. This study is significant as most sardines in Salvador come from Todos os Santos Bay, which has a history of mercury contamination.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Chen, Chengyu Yuan, Guanqun Zhai, Guangcheng Chen, Heng Zhu, Jun Liu, Yong Ye
Summary: This study investigated the combined influences of species selection and site elevation on greenhouse gas fluxes from restored mangrove soils. The results suggest that Avicennia marina should be selected for mangrove restoration to minimize carbon release and reduce the influence of greenhouse gas fluxes on the global greenhouse effect.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emmanuel Onyeabor, Uju Obuka
Summary: The Gulf of Guinea region in Africa is a significant area for coastal countries, playing a vital role in their economic and environmental development. This study aims to reduce marine plastic pollution in the region by utilizing legal instruments.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanli Liu, Stephan Luttjohann, Alvise Vianello, Claudia Lorenz, Fan Liu, Jes Vollertsen
Summary: Large area attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (LAATR-FTIR) is a novel technique for detecting small microplastics, with limited accuracy for large microplastics. However, it shows promise in homogeneous matrices. The spectra quality is comparable between transmission mode and LAATR mode.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Phuc T. D. Le, Andrew M. Fischer, Britta D. Hardesty, Heidi J. Auman, Chris Wilcox
Summary: This study explores the relationship between ocean currents and the accumulation of floating marine debris (FMD) and finds that higher concentrations of FMD are associated with frontal frequencies (FF). FMD is primarily trapped in accumulation zones between fronts and the coastline, which have high biodiversity value.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosa Sawan, Perine Doyen, Florence Viudes, Rachid Amara, Celine Mahfouz
Summary: Few studies have examined the impact of urbanization and meteorological events on microplastics discharged into the sea through rivers. Surface water samples were collected from two Lebanese rivers, with differing degrees of urbanization, during dry and wet periods. The results showed that the most industrialized river had a significantly higher abundance of microplastics compared to the less-industrialized river. There was also a correlation between particle contamination and the season at each site, with microplastic concentrations highest on the first day of the wet season. These findings highlight the importance of considering meteorological events in accurately assessing plastic pollution influx into coastal waters.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine R. Shaw, Jonathan L. Whitney, Eileen M. Nalley, Madeline C. Schmidbauer, Megan J. Donahue, Jesse Black, Raquel N. Corniuk, Kellie Teague, Rachel Sandquist, Catherine Pirkle, Rachel Dacks, Max Sudnovsky, Jennifer M. Lynch
Summary: This study examines the ingestion of plastic in reef fish in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Plastic particles were found in the gastrointestinal tracts of multiple fish species. However, further analysis revealed that these particles were actually natural materials and posed no threat to human consumers.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Revati Hardikar, C. K. Haridevi, Shantaj Deshbhratar
Summary: This study investigated the variability in phytoplankton functional structure using a trait-based approach and explored the relationship between species traits and environmental factors, as well as their impact on ecosystem functioning. The results revealed that morphological traits, temperature, and ammonia played a decisive role in the seasonal succession of phytoplankton species. It was found that certain traits favored higher biomass production but might hinder energy transfer efficiency. The strong correlation between environmental variables and phytoplankton functional structure supports the practical implementation of a trait-based approach in studying phytoplankton community dynamics under different environmental conditions.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Engki A. Kisnarti, Nining Sari Ningsih, Mutiara R. Putri, Nani Hendiarti, Bernhard Mayer
Summary: This study examines the movement patterns of plastic marine debris in Indonesian waters, revealing that Indonesia contributes significantly to transboundary marine debris in the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea. Most of the debris remains in Indonesian waters and moves back and forth due to the influence of monsoon currents.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2024)
