Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lingbo Dong, Pete Bettinger, Huiyan Qin, Zhaogang Liu
Summary: Achieving carbon neutral targets is an important commitment for China in mitigating climate change. This study developed a tool to analyze the effects of alternative accounting strategies for carbon emissions on the optimal rotation lengths and profitability of planted forests. The results showed that optimal rotation lengths were influenced by site index, planting density, discount rate, and carbon price.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Ecology
B. L. Yi, X. Y. Zhang, J. Li, S. X. Yang, G. X. Wu, J. X. Sun, M. Zhou, W. L. Du, H. G. J. Qi, H. J. An
Summary: Grassland fires in Hulun Buir decreased significantly from 2010 to 2019, mostly occurring in spring and autumn between 1990 and 2019. Among the meteorological factors, wind speed, relative humidity, and sunshine hours showed the strongest correlation with burned areas. Relative humidity had the biggest influence on burned area in both long-term and short-term effects. The ARDL models demonstrated the sensitivity of meteorological factors related to fire and can effectively study trends in grassland fire burning area.
APPLIED ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yuanpu Liu, Tiejun Zhang, Haixia Duan, Jing Wu, Dingwen Zeng, Cailing Zhao
Summary: This study evaluated the forecast performance of four numerical weather models in northwestern China, finding that ECMWF had the best stability and smallest prediction errors, while T639 had the highest errors. Precipitation forecasts were generally overestimated, with each model showing different performance for different types of precipitation.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qinhuizi Wu, Tao Li, Shifu Zhang, Jianbo Fu, Barnabas C. Seyler, Zihang Zhou, Xunfei Deng, Bin Wang, Yu Zhan
Summary: This study compares three random-forest based meteorological normalization methods to evaluate the spatiotemporal variation of NOx emissions during the COVID-19 pandemic in China. The results show that the Resample-M method accurately describes the emission changes over the entire period, providing important implications during the work resumption phase.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yao Chen, Jing Wu
Summary: Energy-intensive industries play a crucial role in achieving carbon emission reduction targets, and their carbon emission efficiency and potential vary across regions. This study examines the changes in carbon emission efficiency and regional differences in energy-intensive industries using a model, finding significant disparities in potential among different areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zheng Wen, Ziwei Yang, Qinfeng Xing
Summary: This study analyzes and predicts the factors affecting carbon emission reduction in Huaibei City, revealing their impact on the dual carbon strategy. The results show that the secondary industry has the greatest impact on carbon emission, while population has the smallest impact but significant obstacle effect. The study proposes recommendations for consolidating a new model of low-carbon development, building a low-carbon emission oriented industrial system, and strengthening technological innovation in carbon emission reduction.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yating Liu, Delin Fang, Bin Chen
Summary: The study focused on the interregional impact of PM2.5 emissions on the environment and proposed an integrated three-dimensional spillover effect assessment framework using MRIOA, GAINS model, and IER model. Through a case study in Northeast China, it was found that the spillover effect of PM2.5 emissions was mainly driven by the final demand of developed areas like Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Guangdong, leading to increased mortality and economic losses in the local area.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Donglei Fu, Wei Zhang, Yanfeng Xing, Haizhi Li, Pengjie Wang, Bo Li, Xiaofei Shi, Jinxiang Zuo, Stephen Yabo, Samit Thapa, Lu Lu, Hong Qi, Jianmin Ma
Summary: The study assessed the impacts of snow albedo and land cover changes on meteorological conditions in northeast China using the WRF model. It found that the land cover dataset TU_LC reduced the mean absolute error in wind speed simulations, indicating its usefulness in modeling wind speed.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Fengjun Zhao, Yongqiang Liu
Summary: This study aims to improve the prediction skills of long-range wildfires in China by identifying important meteorological predictors. Results show that factors like VDP, KBDI, PDSI, and SPI have significant correlations with fires, which will enhance the accuracy of fire predictions in many provinces of China.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Zhenjun Gao, Shujie Li, Xiufeng Cao, Yuefen Li
Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics and spatial spillover effects of carbon emission intensity in counties in Northeast China from 2000 to 2020 using exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA), the center of gravity method, and spatial econometric models. The results showed that carbon emission intensity in Northeast China has increased since 2000, with faster growth observed in the western and northern regions. The study also found a positive spatial spillover effect of carbon emission intensity in the region. Furthermore, the study highlighted the importance of considering spatial spillover effects when developing carbon reduction strategies for sustainable development.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Pengfei Sun, Zhe Qu, Chao Yuan, Yuan Yuan, Chao Wang, Qingyu Jia
Summary: The Xiaoxing'an Mountains in Northeast China have the largest and most complete virgin Korean pine forest in Asia, with significant carbon sequestration potential. Based on observational data from the Wuying National Climate Observatory, the CO2 flux in the forest ecosystem was studied quantitatively, and the distribution characteristics of the flux source area were analyzed using modeling tools. The results showed that the forest was a strong carbon sink, with the highest carbon fixation capacity in June and the lowest in October.
JOURNAL OF METEOROLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Na Li, Chengkang Gao, Qiao Ba, Huan You, Xinhong Zhang
Summary: In this study, localized emission factors and a high-resolution emission inventory of heavy-duty diesel trucks (HDDTs) in Northeast China were developed based on on-board test, Guidebook, and international vehicle emission (IVE) model. The emission variations of different pollutants were analyzed spatially and temporally. Three emission reduction scenarios were proposed, and the elimination of HDDTs that follow old emission standards and the installation of tailpipe treatment devices were found to be the most effective measures. The results of this study can provide useful information for policymakers to reduce vehicle pollution in Northeast China.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hai Lin, Yi Yang, Shuguang Wang, Shuyu Wang, Jianping Tang, Guangtao Dong
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of the Multi-Source Weather (MSWX) dataset in China and compares it with other datasets. The results show that MSWX reasonably reproduces temperature and precipitation, but has biases in wind speed estimation. The study reveals both the advantages and disadvantages of MSWX and emphasizes the importance of research into climate change and sustainable development in East Asia.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ping Zhang, Yueran Hu, Youming Quan, Qing Xu, Dehui Liu, Shaoyi Tian, Nian Chen
Summary: Ecological corridors have gained international attention as models for biodiversity conservation, but little research has been done on waterbird ecological corridors. In this study, a hybrid model approach was used to identify ecological corridors for four waterbird species in Northeast China. The research found that the least cost routes and pinch points had the potential to become waterbird ecological corridors, but their structure and distribution varied due to differences in the number and distribution of waterbird core habitat patches.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chengkang Gao, Huan You, Mingyan Tian, Yang Wu
Summary: This study evaluates and compares heating modes in Northeast China from various perspectives such as energy, environment, economy, technology, and society. The best heating scheme is determined based on the evaluation, providing a theoretical basis for the implementation of clean heating policies.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Youwen Sun, Ting Yang, Huaqiao Gui, Xin Li, Weigang Wang, Jun Duan, Shushuai Mao, Hao Yin, Bin Zhou, Jianlei Lang, Haijin Zhou, Cheng Liu, Pinhua Xie
Summary: Accurate monitoring of the atmospheric environment is crucial for understanding air pollution and carbon emissions in China. This study provides an overview of atmospheric environment monitoring technology and equipment in China and highlights the significant progress made in recent years. China has improved the manufacturing level and quality of atmospheric environment monitoring equipment, and a technical and production system to meet monitoring requirements has been established. It is expected that domestic atmospheric environment monitoring technology and equipment will continue to support routine monitoring activities and help address air pollution issues in China.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Kai Cao, Xiao Tang, Lanning Wang, Xueshun Chen, Qizhong Wu, Lei Kong, Miaomiao Lu, Huangjian Wu, Zifa Wang
Summary: The Australian bushfires in late 2019 and early 2020 had a significant impact on the local and global atmosphere due to high temperatures and drought. Using a global atmospheric chemistry transport model and observations, this study assessed the substantial influence of bushfire emissions on PM2.5 in Australia. The increase in biomass-burning emissions during December 2019 resulted in substantial increases in PM2.5 levels in major cities like Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoyong Liu, Jiqiang Niu, Zifa Wang, Xiaole Pan, Fangcheng Su, Dan Yao, Ming Zhu, Jun Yan, Junhui Yan, Gaowei Yao
Summary: Due to anthropogenic emission reductions, the mass concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in China has significantly decreased in recent years. This study focused on the Huaihe River Basin (HRB) in China to investigate the reasons behind this decrease. The results showed that meteorological conditions and emission reductions both played a positive role in the decrease of PM2.5 concentration in the HRB, with contributions of 30.09% and 69.91% respectively. It was suggested that more efforts should be made to control NO2 emissions in the HRB to further reduce PM2.5.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xuefeng Yao, Baozhu Ge, Aibing Li, Guanjun Chen, Fan Fan, Danhui Xu, Yuge Wang, Xiao Tang, Lei Kong, Zifa Wang
Summary: Due to differences in topography, water vapor distribution, and emission structures, air pollution in Xinjiang exhibits remarkable spatial heterogeneity. The region is divided into four areas: a clean area in the north, a heavily polluted area in the Urumqi-Changji-Shihezi region, a moderately polluted area in the north of southern Xinjiang, and a severely polluted area in the south of southern Xinjiang. The study reveals that air pollution in typical regions of Xinjiang has become more severe in recent years, highlighting the growing importance of pollution prevention and control in the region.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qixin Tan, Baozhu Ge, Syuichi Itahashi, Lu Gan, Ying Zhang, Shuyan Xie, Ying Liu, Danhui Xu, Xueshun Chen, Lin Wu, Xiaole Pan, Wei Wang, Jianbin Wu, Jie Li, Junhua Wang, Xiaobin Xu, Joshua S. Fu, Zifa Wang
Summary: This study uses the Nested Air Quality Prediction Modeling System to investigate the effect of typhoon Hagupit on the wet deposition of nitrogen in eastern coastal China. The results reveal an enhancement mechanism of nitrogen deposition related to the 'pumping effect' of the typhoon, where air pollutants are pumped into higher altitudes and deposited via the in-cloud scavenging process. This study updates our understanding of the source-receptor relationship on atmospheric wet deposition caused by tropical cyclones.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Ping Li, Siyao Yue, Xiaoyang Yang, Di Liu, Qiang Zhang, Wei Hu, Shengjie Hou, Wanyu Zhao, Hong Ren, Gang Li, Yuanguan Gao, Junjun Deng, Qiaorong Xie, Yele Sun, Zifa Wang, Pingqing Fu
Summary: This study collected PM2.5 samples over a one-year period at the Shangdianzi station in North China to analyze its chemical and optical characteristics. The major chemical components of PM2.5 were identified, and the sources of water-soluble organic matter and water-insoluble organic matter were determined. Additionally, different types of fluorescent components were identified and their intensity varied with seasons, indicating the main impact of burning sources. This study provides insights into the chemical and optical characteristics of ambient aerosols in the background atmosphere.
ADVANCES IN ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Tong Zhu, Mingjin Tang, Meng Gao, Xinhui Bi, Junji Cao, Huizheng Che, Jianmin Chen, Aijun Ding, Pingqing Fu, Jian Gao, Yang Gao, Maofa Ge, Xinlei Ge, Zhiwei Han, Hong He, Ru-Jin Huang, Xin Huang, Hong Liao, Cheng Liu, Huan Liu, Jianguo Liu, Shaw Chen Liu, Keding Lu, Qingxin Ma, Wei Nie, Min Shao, Yu Song, Yele Sun, Xiao Tang, Tao Wang, Tijian Wang, Weigang Wang, Xuemei Wang, Zifa Wang, Yan Yin, Qiang Zhang, Weijun Zhang, Yanlin Zhang, Yunhong Zhang, Yu Zhao, Mei Zheng, Bin Zhu, Jiang Zhu
Summary: In the past 25 years, atmospheric chemistry research in China has grown rapidly, focusing on the concept of air pollution complexity. Over 24,000 papers on air pollution, authored or co-authored by Chinese scientists, were published in 2021. This paper reviews representative studies on various aspects of atmospheric chemistry in China, providing a starting point for understanding the field. The advances discussed in this paper have established a theoretical framework for air pollution, supported effective air pollution control policies in China, and created opportunities for education and career development.
ADVANCES IN ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhijie Li, Weiqi Xu, Wei Zhou, Lu Lei, Jiaxing Sun, Bo You, Zifa Wang, Yele Sun
Summary: This study investigates the chemical differences between submicron aerosol (PM1) species and fine particles (PM2.5) in Beijing, China, using a high-resolution AMS and a time-of-flight ACSM. The results show that aerosol species in PM2.5 are highly correlated with those in PM1, but the PM1/PM2.5 ratios vary greatly for different species. Nitrate is dominant in PM1, while a significant fraction of sulfate is observed in the PM1-2.5 range. PM1 organics show higher fractions in PM2.5 in summer. The study also compares the source apportionment of organic aerosol (OA) between PM1 and PM2.5, revealing substantial differences in primary and secondary OA composition, especially in winter. Additionally, a parameterized relationship between oxygen-to-carbon ratio and CV f44 is developed, which has implications for studying the oxidation and hygroscopicity properties of OA.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuting Zhang, Hang Liu, Shandong Lei, Aodong Du, Weijie Yao, Yu Tian, Yele Sun, Jinyuan Xin, Jie Li, Junji Cao, Zifa Wang, Xiaole Pan
Summary: This study investigated the aerodynamic size-resolved mixing state of refractory black carbon aerosols (rBC) in Beijing during the Olympics using a novel tandem system. The results showed that rBC particles with different diameters had different morphology, coating thickness, and optical properties, and their distribution patterns were influenced by emission scenarios and regional transport.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Danjie Jia, Jinyuan Xin, Zifa Wang, Weifeng Wang, Xiaoyuan Wang, Hang Xiao, Cheng Liu, Jun Zhou, Lei Tong, Yele Sun, Yongjing Ma, Dandan Zhao, Fangkun Wu, Lili Wang
Summary: The study observed the high-resolution dynamic, thermal, and material structures of sea-land breeze circulation (SLB) at the Ningbo coast in the East China Sea. SLB occurred more frequently in spring than in winter, with the horizontal wind speed generally less than 8 m/s and the vertical wind speed less than 0.17 m/s. The circulation heights and dominant heights of sea and land breezes varied between winter and spring. The development of SLB in winter showed distinct differences compared to spring, with a shorter transition process and lower turbulent kinetic energy.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Di Liu, Shaofeng Xu, Yunchao Lang, Shengjie Hou, Lianfang Wei, Xiaole Pan, Yele Sun, Zifa Wang, Kimitaka Kawamura, Pingqing Fu
Summary: This study investigated the source, formation, and seasonality of biogenic secondary organic aerosol (BSOA) in Beijing, China from April 2017 to January 2018. BSOA tracers derived from isoprene, monoterpene, and sesquiterpene were measured and showed significant seasonal variations. Isoprene SOA tracers correlated with biomass burning and long-range transport, while sesquiterpene SOA tracer was associated with local biomass burning. These results suggest that BSOA tracers are promising for understanding the source, formation, and seasonality of BSOA.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinyuan Xin, Yongjing Ma, Dandan Zhao, Chongshui Gong, Xinbing Ren, Guiqian Tang, Xiangao Xia, Zifa Wang, Junji Cao, Jordi Vila-Guerau de Arellano, Scot T. Martin
Summary: The interaction between aerosols and the planetary boundary layer has a significant impact on urban air quality. This study focused on the complex feedback of aerosols on the Beijing megacity and found notable distinctions in aerosol properties and vertical distributions among different air masses. Aerosols consistently suppressed the daytime convective boundary layer, indicating the potential complexity of aerosol-PBL interactions in future scenarios and other urban regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xi Chen, Ting Yang, Haibo Wang, Futing Wang, Zifa Wang
Summary: Understanding the vertical characteristics of aerosols is important for climate and atmospheric environment. This study investigated aerosol profiles in eight regions of China and discussed the factors influencing the vertical aerosol structure. The study found annual variations in the extinction coefficient profiles, the correlation between relative humidity and extinction coefficient, and the main aerosol subtypes in different regions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Li, Lu Lei, Jiaxing Sun, Yueqi Gao, Peng Wang, Siyu Wang, Zhaolei Zhang, Aodong Du, Zhijie Li, Zifa Wang, Jin Young Kim, Hwajin Kim, Hongliang Zhang, Yele Sun
Summary: The study found that secondary inorganic aerosol and photochemical-related secondary organic aerosol significantly decreased in Beijing summers, while the decreases in primary aerosol species and gaseous precursors were comparably small. Meteorology and emission reductions play important roles in aerosol composition and formation mechanisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Ning Yang, Qiaorong Xie, Xinxing Zhang, Shujun Zhong, Wei Hu, Junjun Deng, Libin Wu, Ming Sheng, Mutong Niu, Dandan Liu, Jialei Zhu, Yong Chen, Jing Duan, Xiaole Pan, Yele Sun, Zifa Wang, Pingqing Fu
Summary: This study investigates the photochemical processes between organic coatings and aqueous samples such as fogwater, which contain light absorbing brown carbon (BrC). Through laboratory studies and field observations, it is found that unsaturated fatty acids can interact with aqueous samples, forming organic peroxy radicals and undergoing oxidation pathways. The results also suggest that the interaction between organic acids and hydroxyl radicals (OH) has a higher oxidative capacity than OH alone. In addition, oleic acid is shown to enhance the aqueous oxidation ability by producing oxygen-containing radicals.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(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)
