Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaona Li, Xin Jiang, Yang Song, Scott X. Chang
Summary: Biochar is commonly used for NH4+ removal from wastewater, and in this study, the interaction between microplastics and biochars in the sorption of NH4+ was investigated. Results suggest that microplastics can adsorb NH4+ and enhance the NH4+ sorption capacity of biochars.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Constantin Lux, Tim Mansfeldt
Summary: This study aimed to modify a spectrophotometric protocol and discriminate between Mn2+ and Mn3+ in forest soil aqueous solutions. The results showed the presence and stability of trivalent manganese in acidic forest soils. Thus, the revised method should be applied to other soil samples.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tianting Pang, Frank Marken, Dengsong Zhang, Junjie Shen
Summary: This study reveals for the first time the impact of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) on fluoride removal by membrane capacitive deionization (MCDI). The results show that DIC species decrease fluoride removal, while DOC has an insignificant impact at a moderate concentration.
Article
Microbiology
Francois-Etienne Sylvain, Sidki Bouslama, Aleicia Holland, Nicolas Leroux, Pierre-Luc Mercier, Adalberto Luis Val, Nicolas Derome
Summary: The Amazon River basin contains three water types with distinct hydrochemical gradients: white, clear, and black waters. The blackwater, which contains significant amounts of humic dissolved organic matter (DOM) derived from the degradation of plant lignin by bacterioplankton, remains poorly studied. Understanding the taxonomic structure and functions of Amazonian bacterioplankton is key to comprehending the carbon cycle in this highly productive hydrological system.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Shengguo Xue, Yufei Zhang, Jun Jiang, Feng Li, Chaorong Chen, Xuyao Guo, Qi Chen, Feng Zhu, Hualin Chen, Yujun Wu
Summary: This study investigated the microscopic mechanism of adsorption and immobilization of organic matter by sodalite and cancrinite in the presence of calcium ions, using FTIR, EEM, TG, and AFM techniques. The results showed that calcium ions can act as bridges between the mineral surface and organic matter, promoting organic carbon sequestration through ligand exchange and electrostatic interactions. The study also highlighted the protection of dissolved organic matter located within the structure of cancrinite. This work emphasizes the significance of organo-mineral associations in the microscopic mineral structure for organic carbon sequestration in the rehabilitation process of bauxite residue disposal areas.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Dawid Kupka, Piotr Gruba
Summary: This study revealed that forest soils have different sorption capacities for DOC released from litter of different tree species under varying pH conditions, indicating the significant effects of soil pH and litter chemical composition on DOC stabilization.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lizhen Liu, Qi Huang, Jian Zhou, Boqiang Qin
Summary: Transparent exopolymer particles (TEP) play a crucial role in the carbon cycle in aquatic environments, but their distribution in large freshwater lakes remains poorly understood. This study focused on the spatial distribution of TEP and dissolved acidic polysaccharides (dAPS) in Lake Taihu, China. The results showed higher concentrations of TEP and dAPS in summer, which were significantly correlated with cyanobacterial blooms. TEP accounted for 24.3% of particulate organic carbon, while dAPS represented 25.9% of dissolved organic carbon.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Thora Lieke, Christian E. W. Steinberg, Thomas Meinelt, Klaus Knopf, Werner Kloas
Summary: Inflammation is a necessary reaction to infections or wounds, but exposure to hazardous environmental pollutants can lead to chronic inflammation. The pro- and anti-inflammatory effects of humic substances are controversial. Our study demonstrates for the first time that humic substances can have both pro- and anti-inflammatory effects.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yu Ning, Zhiqiang Luo, Yilian Li, Zhe Yang, Danqing Liu, Yangyang Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the leachability of uranium from coal using sodium carbonate-bicarbonate mixtures and the dissolution of coal humic substances in the leaching process. It was found that under optimal conditions, the leaching efficiency of uranium from coal increased with temperature and leaching agent concentration. The dissolution of HA-like substances was hypothesized to be a key factor in the alkaline leaching of uranium from coal, as indicated by the significant correlation between uranium concentration and fluorescence components in the leachate.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Matheus B. Soares, Carlos E. P. Cerri, Jose A. M. Dematte, Luis R. F. Alleoni
Summary: The study evaluated the immobilization effects of biochar on As and Pb, finding that biochar aging and pyrolysis temperature were important factors. Changes in organic carbon were related to the solubility of As and Pb, offering new insights into the role of organic matter dynamics in the immobilization of As and Pb during biochar aging.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Agnieszka Tomczyk, Adam Kubaczynski, Katarzyna Szewczuk-Karpisz
Summary: This paper presents a method of agricultural waste management by producing biochars from potato and raspberry stems. The study shows the potential of these biochars for remediation of degraded water and soil environments. The physicochemistry, release of dissolved organic carbon, and adsorption ability of the biochars were analyzed. The results confirm that potato and raspberry stems can be used to produce effective biochars with potential applications in soil remediation and water pollution control.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaodi Li, Qiang Xie, Yue Kuang, Deyi Wu
Summary: The study found that the uptake of phosphate by LMZ is mainly influenced by pH at low DOC concentrations, and by DOC at high DOC concentrations. High pH and high DOC concentration can increase the release of phosphorus from sediment to water. LMZ has a higher affinity for phosphate than DOC, and adsorbed phosphate is resistant to release under high pH, high DOC concentration, or both conditions. LMZ could be applied in multiple low doses in the season when algae growth is minimal to avoid the coupled influence of pH and DOC in the photic layer of eutrophic shallow lakes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kevin A. Ryan, Gregory B. Lawrence
Summary: Long-term monitoring of water quality in forested watersheds in the Adirondack region of New York revealed an increase in dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentrations and a decrease in nitrate (NO3-) concentrations over a 20-year period. The study suggests that declining anthropogenic acid deposition and decreasing nitrogen deposition may be driving these trends.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wan Muhammad Ikram Wan Mohd Zamri, Fridelina Sjahrir, Nor Suhaila Yaacob, Noor Fazreen Dzulkafli, Mohd Fadzli Ahmad, Hasdianty Abdullah, Maegala Nallapan Maniyam, Emi Fazlina Hashim, Nobuyuki Kawasaki, Kazuhiro Komatsu, Victor S. Kuwahara
Summary: Assessing water-extractable organic matter using an autoclave provides valuable insights into soil physical, chemical, and biological changes. Extracts from Malaysian forest soils revealed higher levels of dissolved organic carbon, total dissolved nitrogen, total dissolved phosphorus, and ammonium-nitrate content under autoclave conditions. Soil extracts became slightly acidic with increased temperature and duration, with varying concentrations of fractions observed based on different extraction methods, suggesting potential applications in microbial studies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Atsushi Kubo, Hideyuki Tanaka
Summary: Leached dissolved organic matter (DOM) from withered aquatic plants is an important nutrient source for coastal waters and can potentially contribute to marine carbon fixation. This study incubated withered seaweed (Ecklonia cava) and seagrass (Zostera japonica) under laboratory conditions to estimate the amount and properties of leached dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and fluorescence dissolved organic matter (FDOM). The concentrations of leached DOC from E. cava were higher than those from Z. japonica due to the easier degradation and hydrolysis of the former's cell walls. The increase in humic-like fluorescence during incubation suggests that recalcitrant DOC (RDOC) is directly leached from the withered aquatic plants. The production of recalcitrant components is attributed to the microbial carbon pump utilizing labile DOC. Leached RDOC from withered aquatic plants contributes to blue carbon and CO2 uptake through photosynthesis.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gabriella K. Macoustra, Dianne F. Jolley, Jenny L. Stauber, Darren J. Koppel, Aleicia Holland
Summary: The study investigated the effect of DOM concentration and source on the chronic toxicity of nickel to Chlorella sp. Results showed that DOM concentration had limited effect on nickel toxicity, and nickel toxicity to Chlorella sp. was not strongly influenced by DOM concentration.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manisha Shakya, Ewen Silvester, Aleicia Holland, Gavin Rees
Summary: This study found significant differences in amino acid profiles among different macroinvertebrate taxa, with decapods having the highest total amino acid content. The study also revealed seasonal variations in amino acid profiles of decapods, with spatial variations observed only in one taxon.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gabriella K. Macoustra, Darren J. Koppel, Dianne F. Jolley, Jenny L. Stauber, Aleicia Holland
Summary: Limited studies have been conducted on the effects of toxicity-modifying factors, such as dissolved organic matter (DOM), on the toxicity of metal mixtures to aquatic biota. This study investigated the impact of DOM concentration and source on the chronic toxicity of copper and nickel mixtures to a green freshwater microalga, revealing that the interactions can vary depending on the metal speciation method used.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manisha Shakya, Ewen Silvester, Gavin Rees, Leigh Stitz, Aleicia Holland
Summary: The study found that acid mine drainage can lead to significant changes in the community composition and amino acid profiles of macroinvertebrates, resulting in significantly lower taxa richness at polluted sites. There were significant variations in the AA profiles among different taxa and different river sections, reflecting the response of macroinvertebrates to AMD contamination.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gwilym A. Price, Jenny L. Stauber, Aleicia Holland, Darren J. Koppel, Eric J. Van Genderen, Adam C. Ryan, Dianne F. Jolley
Summary: The study investigated the effect of pH on the lability and toxicity of zinc to a tropical green microalga, finding that zinc toxicity to the freshwater alga is altered as a function of pH but could not be explained by zinc speciation and lability.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sarah McDonald, Aleicia Holland, Stuart L. Simpson, Jennifer B. Gadd, William W. Bennett, Glen W. Walker, Michael J. Keough, Tom Cresswel, Kathryn L. Hassell
Summary: Stormwater runoff contains metal contaminants that pose a potential risk to water quality. During a storm, the concentrations of dissolved and particulate metals increase. Most of the metals exist in a complexed form during the storm, posing a lower risk of toxicity to aquatic organisms. Current water quality guideline values may be too conservative when assessing stormwater pollution risks from metal contaminants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manisha Shakya, Ewen Silvester, Gavin Rees, Kolin Harinda Rajapaksha, Pierre Faou, Aleicia Holland
Summary: Freshwater contamination is a growing global issue, with microalgae being highly sensitive to metal pollution. This study investigated the biochemical effects of copper on Chlorella sp. and identified potential biomarkers for future research. The results demonstrated the complex mode of action of copper on Chlorella under environmentally realistic concentrations.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Nicolas Leroux, Francois-Etienne Sylvain, Eric Normandeau, Aleicia Holland, Adalberto Luis Val, Nicolas Derome
Summary: Lowland central Amazonia is characterized by heterogeneous riverscapes dominated by chemically divergent black and white waters. Recent studies have found that ecological divergence plays a role in the genetic differentiation of fish in these environments, but neutral evolutionary processes explain most of the divergence between populations of Mesonauta festivus.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Manisha Shakya, Aleicia Holland, Annaleise R. Klein, Gavin N. Rees, Jamie Laird, Jeffrey C. McCallum, Chris G. Ryan, Ewen Silvester
Summary: This study investigated the sublethal toxicity of copper on purple-spotted gudgeon sacfry. The results showed that copper caused deleterious effects on PSG at different levels, including decreased amino acid content, accumulation of copper in retinal tissues, and changes in protein structure.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Francois-Etienne Sylvain, Eric Normandeau, Aleicia Holland, Adalberto Luis Val, Nicolas Derome
Summary: The study reveals significant associations between skin microbiomes and host genotypes in four sympatric piranha teleosts from an Amazonian lake, while gut microbiomes show weak correlations with host genotypes. Diets of piranhas are correlated with host genotypes at the interspecific level but do not covary with gut microbiome composition. Additionally, considering host-associated microbial communities can enhance the detection of interspecific differentiation compared to host genotype data alone.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gwilym A. Price, Jenny L. Stauber, Sarah Stone, Darren J. Koppel, Aleicia Holland, Dianne Jolley
Summary: This study tested whether the factor-of-2 rule is appropriate for a wider range of organisms and effect concentrations than previously studied. The results showed that the factor-of-2 rule is broadly applicable for metal toxicity to a range of species for EC50 data. However, larger variability exists in low effect levels, suggesting the use of a factor-of-3 rule for EC10 data. The publication of repeated toxicity test data would enable further comparisons and improve the development of bioavailability models.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gwilym A. V. Price, Jenny L. Stauber, Dianne F. Jolley, Darren J. Koppel, Eric J. Van Genderen, Adam C. Ryan, Aleicia Holland
Summary: This study investigated the influence of dissolved organic matter (DOM) concentration, source, and water pH on the chronic toxicity of zinc to a freshwater microalga. The results showed that the toxicity of zinc was influenced by both the concentration and source of DOM, and could be increased by the presence of certain DOM components.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Francois-Etienne Sylvain, Nicolas Leroux, Eric Normandeau, Aleicia Holland, Sidki Bouslama, Pierre-Luc Mercier, Adalberto Luis Val, Nicolas Derome
Summary: Fish bacterial communities in the Amazonian region are influenced by both environmental-specific factors and host-specific factors. This study found that the taxonomic structure of gill bacterial communities varied significantly among different genetic clusters and water types. However, the contribution of the host's genetic background in shaping the abundance of different active gill bacteria species was relatively weak compared to environmental factors. The study highlights the importance of environmental conditions in shaping fish bacterial communities.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Gwilym A. Price, Jenny L. Stauber, Aleicia Holland, Darren J. Koppel, Eric J. van Genderen, Adam C. Ryan, Dianne F. Jolley
Summary: This study investigated the impact of water hardness and pH on the toxicity of zinc to the growth rate of Chlorella sp. The results showed that zinc toxicity decreased with increasing water hardness. However, when the water hardness exceeded a certain range, zinc toxicity did not decrease significantly. The study also found that changes in hardness affected zinc toxicity rather than changes in metal lability.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2022)
Article
Limnology
Eliana A. Panarelli, Daryl L. Nielsen, Aleicia Holland
Summary: This study compared active and dormant Cladocera assemblages in temporary and permanent wetlands along the Ovens River Floodplain in Victoria, Australia. It found higher taxonomic richness in active assemblages in temporary wetlands compared to permanent wetlands, while the dormant assemblages had similar taxonomy units. Permanent wetlands showed higher Shannon's diversity of resting eggs compared to temporary wetlands. Resting egg abundance was higher in temporary wetlands, but balanced by losses due to predation or physical damage during the terrestrial phase. Damage to egg integrity intensifies in wetlands experiencing dry phases.
JOURNAL OF LIMNOLOGY
(2021)