Article
Plant Sciences
Abdul Majeed, Abid Niaz, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Imran, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alsahli, Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni, Shafaqat Ali
Summary: The study showed that the use of rice straw biochar (RSB), maize stalk biochar (MSB), farmyard manure (FYM), and pressmud (PRM) can reduce cadmium concentrations in wheat grain and increase yield. Among these amendments, MSB was found to be more effective in decreasing cadmium concentrations in wheat leaves and grains compared to other conventional organic amendments.
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lijuan Sun, Peiyun Gong, Yafei Sun, Qin Qin, Ke Song, Jing Ye, Hong Zhang, Bin Zhou, Yong Xue
Summary: Biochar modified with different materials showed improved adsorption capacity for Cd2+. The Cd2+ adsorption kinetics followed a chemisorption process. The Cd2+ adsorption capacity of the modified biochars was higher than that of the pristine biochar. The modified biochars also showed increased contributions of precipitation, complexion, and metal-Cr coordination in Cd2+ adsorption.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Prem Pokharel, Le Qi, Scott X. Chang
Summary: This study found that biochar has a reducing effect on heterotrophic respiration and N2O emissions in wheat rhizosphere soil, but the impact on nitrification rates differs between rhizosphere and bulk soils, emphasizing the importance of studying gross nitrogen transformation processes for understanding rhizosphere-biochar interactions.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohan Liu, Zhuojun Zhao, Leqi Wang, Yan Xiao
Summary: The experiment showed that organic manure addition can increase forage soybean yield and nutrient content, while biochar did not have significant positive effects. Combining high biochar (3%) with the highest dose of organic manure (2%) can decrease the Cd content of soybean and promote agricultural product safety.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiri Holatko, Tereza Hammerschmiedt, Adnan Mustafa, Antonin Kintl, Petr Skarpa, Pavel Ryant, Tivadar Baltazar, Ondrej Malicek, Oldrich Latal, Martin Brtnicky
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the differences in the effect of unenriched manure and manures co-matured with biochar, elemental sulfur or both amendments. The results showed that co-matured manure with biochar had the highest rate of maturation and significantly increased dry aboveground biomass weight in the half-time of the experiment. However, this effect vanished after 24 weeks. On the other hand, co-matured manure with biochar and elemental sulfur led to short-term carbon sequestration due to presumed retardation of microbial-mediated transformation of nutrients, increasing the recalcitrancy of soil organic matter and slowing down soil nutrient transformation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tao Liu, Zhenshan Chen, Zhixian Li, Guoliang Chen, Jianlin Zhou, Yuanqi Chen, Jiawen Zhu, Zhang Chen
Summary: This study successfully enhanced the efficiency of cadmium removal and achieved rapid separation of biochar from water by modifying carbonate on the biochar surface, leading to increased Cd precipitates and dominant surface precipitation mechanism for Cd removal.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shi Zhou, Xue Ni, Houlang Zhou, Xiangmin Meng, Huimin Sun, Jun Wang, Xianqiang Yin
Summary: The study found that biochar nanoparticles can enhance the mobility of Cd2+, but the transport of biochar is limited in the presence of Cd2+. Additionally, the ability of nZVI-NBC to rerelease Cd2+ is weaker than that of NBC, as oxidized nZVI is more easily retained in the sand column, strengthening the immobilization of Cd2+.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Tien L. Weber, Guillermo Hernandez-Ramirez, Sylvie Quideau, M. Derek MacKenzie
Summary: This study examines the effects of using modified diets for cattle to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The results show that adding biochar to manure can significantly reduce methane oxidation and improve grain yield and protein content.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fengfeng Sui, Min Wang, Liqiang Cui, Guixiang Quan, Jinlong Yan, Lianqing Li
Summary: Pig manure could be a beneficial fertilizer for soil, but it contains high concentrations of toxic elements. Pyrolysis method can effectively reduce the environmental risk associated with pig manure. This study found that high-temperature pyrolysis can stabilize toxic elements in pig manure and improve the immobilization of toxic metals.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhengjun Feng, Zhenlian Fan, Huiping Song, Kelun Li, Hainan Lu, Yong Liu, Fangqin Cheng
Summary: Biochar can enhance soil DOM humification by releasing indigenous DOM and selectively adsorbing small molecule DOM. Contributions of different biochars to soil DOM vary with application rates, with higher contributions seen as application rates increase.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haoming Chen, Fangfang Min, Xin Hu, Dehua Ma, Zongli Huo
Summary: In this study, pig manure biochar (PMB) was used to assist phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB) in exploring the mineralization protection and biofeedback mechanism of biochar on PSB under mixed stress of high concentrations of Pb and Cd. The results showed that PMB+PSB had higher removal rates of Pb2+ and Cd2+ compared to PSB alone. The non-bioavailable fraction of Cd2+ and acid-soluble fraction of Pb2+ in PMB+PSB were increased. The pore adsorption and precipitation of biochar reduced the exposure of PSB to Pb/Cd and stimulated the positive feedback effect of PSB.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amr A. Hammam, Elsayed Said Mohamed, Ashraf E. El-Namas, Sameh Kotb Abd-Elmabod, Rasha M. Badr Eldin
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of combining water-hyacinth-derived biochar with organic manures for treating soils under arid and semiarid conditions. The results show that combining manures with biochar improves soil physiochemical properties and enhances crop growth.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, Abdul Basir, Shah Fahad, Muhammad Adnan, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Anas Iqbal, Asma A. Amanullah, Asma A. Al-Huqail, Areej Alosaimi, Shah Saud, Ke Liu, Matthew Tom Harrison
Summary: Biochar significantly improves wheat yield and nitrogen uptake when combined with synthetic and organic fertilizers. The most beneficial results were observed when poultry manure was applied at a rate of 150 kg N ha(-1) and biochar at a rate of 20 t ha(-1).
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wen-Tao Tan, Hang Zhou, Shang-Feng Tang, Qiong Chen, Xia Zhou, Xin-Hui Liu, Peng Zeng, Jiao-Feng Gu, Bo -Han Liao
Summary: The study investigated the role of Fe and Mn in immobilizing Cd in soil and reducing Cd uptake by rice using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) characterization and chemical analysis. The results showed that Fe and Mn loaded on biochar (BC-FM) enhanced the removal of CaCl2 extractable Cd from the soil and Cd in pore water compared to BC. The excellent adsorption performance of BC-FM, enhanced by Fe-Mn oxides, reduced the available Cd in the soil and inhibited Cd accumulation in rice, resulting in increased rice biomass and Cd concentrations within the national safety standard.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Adnan Mustafa, Jiri Holatko, Tereza Hammerschmiedt, Jiri Kucerik, Tivadar Baltazar, Antonin Kintl, Ondrej Malicek, Zdenek Havlicek, Martin Brtnicky
Summary: Continuous use of chemical fertilizers has caused soil degradation and reduced crop productivity. Therefore, it is necessary to replenish soil nutrients and microbial activity with eco-friendly soil amendments such as biochar and manure. This study aimed to investigate the effects of poultry manure and biochar on soil physico-chemical and microbiological properties, as well as the biomass accumulation of lettuce. The results showed that the applied manure and manure-biochar significantly impacted soil extracellular enzymes and respiration related to C, N, and P mineralization.
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)
