Article
Environmental Sciences
Fadi Yaghmour, Marwa Al Bousi, Halima Al Naqbi, Brendan Whittington-Jones, Clara Jimena Rodriguez-Zarate
Summary: The study found that both green sea turtles and loggerhead sea turtles stranded along the eastern coast of the Sharjah Emirate in the UAE frequently ingest high quantities of marine debris, especially plastics. Green sea turtles are more likely to ingest soft items like threads and sheets, while loggerheads are more likely to ingest hard items. Additionally, younger green sea turtles were found to ingest the greatest amount of marine debris based on quantity, frequency, and nature.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tawane Y. Nunes, Matt K. Broadhurst, Camila Domit
Summary: Beaches in southern Brazil are facing issues of substantial marine debris and strandings of dead juvenile green turtles. This study found that 93% of the sampled turtles had ingested debris, with smaller individuals ingesting proportionally more. The type and concentration of marine debris varied on different beach transects, with turtles showing selectivity in their ingestion patterns.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabrina Lo Brutto, Davide Iaciofano, Vincenzo Lo Turco, Angela Giorgia Potorti, Rossana Rando, Vincenzo Arizza, Vita Di Stefano
Summary: Microplastics and nanoplastics pose harm to marine life due to their fragmentation and resistance to degradation. Marine coastal sediment has shown an increasing amount of microplastics, with certain species serving as monitors for environmental and health hazards. Amphipod crustaceans are effective tools for detecting and monitoring plasticizers, providing insights into the spread of chemicals in geographical areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nora Exposito, Joaquim Rovira, Jordi Sierra, Jaume Folch, Marta Schuhmacher
Summary: The Mediterranean Sea is a significant accumulation zone for marine litter, with Western Mediterranean Sea identified as a region of microplastics accumulation. The study in Tarragona coastal region found high levels of MPs in seawater, sediments, and beaches, originating from various land-based sources, wastewater treatment plants, and discharge outlets. It is important to develop protocols and guidelines for MPs analysis to ensure harmonized and comparable results.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Berta Sala, Aleix Balasch, Ethel Eljarrat, Luis Cardona
Summary: Loggerhead turtles voluntarily ingest floating plastic debris and are chronically exposed to plastic additives. The presence of organophosphate esters (OPEs) in their tissues is mainly from ingestion of plastic debris rather than their prey, leading to biomagnification potential of certain OPEs in turtle muscle compared to their main prey. Regular ingestion of plastic debris and contamination from their prey may explain the significantly higher levels of OPEs in loggerhead turtles than in other marine animals in the western Mediterranean.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Simonetta Fraschetti, Erika Fabbrizzi, Laura Tamburello, Maria C. Uyarra, Fiorenza Micheli, Enric Sala, Carlo Pipitone, Fabio Badalamenti, Stanislao Bevilacqua, Jordi Boada, Emma Cebrian, Giulia Ceccherelli, Mariachiara Chiantore, Giovanni D'Anna, Antonio Di Franco, Simone Farina, Sylvaine Giakoumi, Elena Gissi, Ivan Guala, Paolo Guidetti, Stelios Katsanevakis, Elisabetta Manea, Monica Montefalcone, Maria Sini, Valentina Asnaghi, Antonio Calo, Manfredi Di Lorenzo, Joaquim Garrabou, Luigi Musco, Alice Oprandi, Gil Rilov, Angel Borja
Summary: The study aimed to assess the environmental status of Mediterranean ecosystems, especially the impact of Marine Protected Areas on achieving Good Environmental Status. Results showed that most MPAs in the Western Mediterranean are in good/high status, but the overall environmental status is moderate, with macroalgal forests in poor condition.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yasmina Rodriguez, Frederic Vandeperre, Marco R. Santos, Laura Herrera, Hugo Parra, Ashok Deshpande, Karen A. Bjorndal, Christopher K. Pham
Summary: This study analyzed stranding events of juvenile green turtles found in the Azores archipelago and investigated their interactions with marine litter. The results showed that 14% of the stranded turtles were entangled in marine litter, and 86% had ingested plastic. The most common litter items ingested were hard plastic fragments.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ozge Ozden, Sinem Yildirim, Wayne J. Fuller, Brendan J. Godley
Summary: The study found that plastic bags, plastic pieces, drinks containers, and caps/lids are the main sources of coastal marine litter in the Eastern Mediterranean region, indicating that the marine litter problem here is mainly due to dumping and lack of effective waste management measures.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Anna Diem, Yacob T. Tesfaldet, Taly Hocherman, Vineeta Hoon, Karin Zijlemans
Summary: This study examines marine litter in the Red Sea, finding that it is abundant and driven by recreational activity, fishing, and shipping. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the situation due to improper disposal of PPE. Regional and national frameworks, as well as NGO initiatives, have been established to address the issue.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
D. Gonzalez-Fernandez, G. Hanke, M. Pogojeva, N. Machitadze, Y. Kotelnikova, I. Tretiak, O. Savenko, K. Bilashvili, N. Gelashvili, A. Fedorov, D. Kulagin, A. Terentiev, J. Slobodnik
Summary: This study is the first to assess floating marine macro litter (FMML) in the Black Sea region, revealing relatively high litter densities across the basin and the presence of a garbage patch-like phenomenon in the offshore area of the eastern part.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marta Curmi, Victor Axiak
Summary: This study investigated the level of floating marine litter and factors influencing its distribution around Malta and Gozo. It found that 91% of the litter was plastic, with the highest density of litter observed in winter.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ivan Hernandez, Jaime S. Davies, Veerle A. I. Huvenne, Awantha Dissanayake
Summary: The presence and impact of marine litter in submarine canyons is still poorly understood and there are significant gaps in knowledge, particularly regarding the impact of macroplastics in deep-sea environments. There is a lack of standardization in study methodologies, including sampling techniques and classification protocols, which hinders the comparison and analysis of research findings. Furthermore, there is a need for more comprehensive reporting on the interactions between litter and the surrounding environment and biota. Overall, this study highlights the urgent need for standardized methodologies to fully understand and address the impact of marine litter in submarine canyons.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
La Daana K. Kanhai, Hamish Asmath, Judith F. Gobin
Summary: Plastic pollution is a persistent issue in the Caribbean Large Marine Ecosystem (CLME), originating from land and marine-based sources. Rivers and oceanic currents play important roles in the transport of plastic debris. Plastic debris poses a threat to the biodiversity of the CLME with specific negative effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. A. Martin-Lara, V Godoy, L. Quesada, E. J. Lozano, M. Calero
Summary: This critical review examines the environmental status of marine plastic pollution in Spain, particularly focusing on microplastic pollution. The study reveals that plastic waste accumulation is significant in Spanish waters, with high concentrations in areas like the Alboran Sea, the Gulf of Alicante, and the vicinity of Barcelona. Moreover, microplastic contamination is severe on Spanish beaches, especially in the Canary Islands region.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gaelle Darmon, Marcus Schulz, Marco Matiddi, Ana Liria Loza, Jesus Tomas, Andrea Camedda, Olfa Chaieb, Hedia A. El Hili, Mohamed N. Bradai, Laura Bray, Francoise Claro, Thomas Dellinger, Florence Dell'Amico, Giuseppe A. de Lucia, Emily M. M. Duncan, Delphine Gambaiani, Brendan Godley, Helen Kaberi, Yakup Kaska, Jessica Martin, Claudia Moreira, Patricia Ostiategui, Christopher K. Pham, Raffaella Piermarini, Ohiana Revuelta, Yasmina Rodriguez, Cecilia Silvestri, Robin Snape, Dogan Sozbilen, Catherine Tsangaris, Maria Vale, Frederic Vandeperre, Claude Miaud
Summary: Sea turtles are considered as bio-indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of restoration measures in reducing the impact of marine litter on health. This study analyzed the factors influencing litter ingestion and its relationship with individual health using data from loggerhead turtles in the Mediterranean and North-East Atlantic. The results showed that litter was found in 69.24% of the turtles, mainly consisting of single-use and fishing-related plastics. Factors such as spatial location, sex, and life history stage had a minor effect on litter ingestion. Although no relationship with health was found, the high proportion of plastics in the turtles' digestive contents could have long-term consequences on population dynamics, as suggested by mechanistic models.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Andrea Camedda, Marco Matiddi, Alvise Vianello, Stefania Coppa, Jessica Bianchi, Cecilia Silvestri, Luca Palazzo, Giorgio Massaro, Fabrizio Atzori, Angelo Ruiu, Raffaella Piermarini, Cristiano Cocumelli, Paolo Briguglio, Sandra Hochscheid, Roberto Brundu, Giuseppe Andrea de Lucia
Summary: The study investigated plastic ingestion in loggerhead sea turtles in the Mediterranean region, finding that the majority of ingested plastics were disposable daily life objects. The researchers propose using turtles in the Mediterranean sub-region as a way to assess the effectiveness of the Single-use Plastic Directive.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Monica Francesca Blasi, Pasquale Avino, Ivan Notardonato, Cristina Di Fiore, Daniela Mattei, Marco Friedrich Walter Gauger, Michelle Gelippi, Davide Cicala, Sandra Hochscheid, Andrea Camedda, Giuseppe Andrea de Lucia, Gabriele Favero
Summary: This study investigated the presence of PAEs in the blood of Mediterranean loggerhead turtles for the first time and found that PAEs concentrations varied among individual turtles. Blood was determined to be a good matrix for assessing the acute exposure of marine turtles to PAEs.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingming Liu, Mingli Lin, Xiaoyu Huang, Zixin Yang, Francesco Caruso, Matteo Baini, Alessandro Bocconcelli, Massimiliano Rosso, Songhai Li
Summary: Marine litter pollution, especially plastics pollution, is a growing global concern. This study focuses on floating marine macro-litter (FMML) in the poorly monitored South China Sea (SCS). The data shows the presence, quantity, variability, composition, and sources of FMML in the region during the spring-summer seasons over several years. The study concludes that the SCS is a hotspot for FMML pollution and highlights the need for further research on FMML pollution in other sections of the SCS and its impact on marine ecosystems and megafauna.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alice Sbrana, Tommaso Valente, Jessica Bianchi, Simone Franceschini, Raffaella Piermarini, Flavia Saccomandi, Andrea Giuseppe de Lucia, Andrea Camedda, Marco Matiddi, Cecilia Silvestri
Summary: The study aims to investigate the composition, quantity, and spatial distribution of microplastics in Italian seawaters, as well as the distribution of microplastics between surface and subsurface water layers. The results show that microplastics concentrations decrease with coastal distance, and the amount of surface microplastics is almost four times that of subsurface microplastics.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Trani, Giuseppe Mezzapesa, Lea Piscitelli, Donato Mondelli, Ludovica Nardelli, Genuario Belmonte, Andrea Toso, Stefano Piraino, Cristina Panti, Matteo Baini, Maria Cristina Fossi, Massimo Zuccaro
Summary: Microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, particularly in the Salento coastal zone, has been studied and found to have significantly increased concentrations on the sea surface and in the gastrointestinal tract of selected marine organisms compared to previous data.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elena Romano, Luisa Bergamin, Letizia Di Bella, Matteo Baini, Daniela Berto, Andrea D'Ambrosi, Melania Di Fazio, Matteo Galli, Laura Medeghini, Cristina Panti, Claudio Provenzani, Federico Rampazzo, Maria Cristina Fossi
Summary: This study is the first to investigate the presence of microplastics in sediment, water, and benthic organisms (foraminifera) of a marine cave in the Gulf of Orosei, Italy. The microplastics identified in the samples consisted mainly of PVC and polyethylene fragments and fibers. The source of these microplastics was likely the sea rather than seasonal freshwater supplies. Furthermore, the study found that foraminifera collected and incorporated microplastic items into their shells. This study provides evidence that marine caves can act as collectors of microplastics and highlight the potential impact on protists.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Valentina Galietta, Francesca Parisi, Cristiano Cocumelli, Alessio Pierini, Alessandro Poli, Paola Scaramozzino, Valentina Spallucci, Francesca Millanta
Summary: Mast cell tumor (MCT) is the most common malignant skin tumor in dogs. This study investigated the role of eosinophil granulocytes infiltrates, evaluated as tumor-associated tissue eosinophilia (TATE), in MCT. The study found a significant correlation between TATE and tumor differentiation, recurrence rates, and aberrant expression of KIT.
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Annalaura Mancia, Luigi Abelli, Giorgia Palladino, Marco Candela, Tyrone Lucon-Xiccato, Cristiano Bertolucci, Maria Cristina Fossi, Matteo Baini, Cristina Panti
Summary: This study aimed to assess the combined effects of microplastics and environmental contaminants on zebrafish health and behavior. The results showed that exposure to microplastics and pollutants can have negative effects on zebrafish, with greater impacts observed from environmentally exposed microplastics.
AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Margherita Concato, Cristina Panti, Matteo Baini, Matteo Galli, Dario Giani, Maria Cristina Fossi
Summary: Most studies have found that anthropogenic fibres are the most common type of plastics and microplastics in marine organisms, which could pose a potential threat due to their persistence and chemical additives. However, the difficulties in sampling and analysis, as well as the potential overestimation of results due to airborne contamination, have often excluded fibres from analytical data. This review emphasizes the need for a specific and harmonized protocol to analyze different anthropogenic fibres, highlighting the underestimated threat they pose to marine organisms.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tania Martellini, Alessandro Russo, Alessandra Cincinelli, Saul Santini, Cristiana Lofrumento, Matteo Baini, Samuele Ciattini, Luca Conti, Francesca Mostardini, Luca Mercatelli, Alberto Ugolini
Summary: This study investigated the effects of two commonly used bioplastics on T. saltator and found that the ingestion of bioplastics can have an impact on supralittoral arthropods, even in the absence of bacterial biofilm.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Giulia Mariani, Fabio Bellucci, Cristiano Cocumelli, Caterina Raso, Sandra Hochscheid, Chiara Roncari, Eliana Nerone, Sara Recchi, Federica Di Giacinto, Vincenzo Olivieri, Simone Pulsoni, Marco Matiddi, Cecilia Silvestri, Nicola Ferri, Ludovica Di Renzo
Summary: This study evaluated the gastrointestinal contents of 150 loggerhead sea turtles stranded and/or bycaught along the Italian coasts to assess the most common prey phyla. The study highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the feeding ecology and distribution of sea turtles at different developmental stages.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fernando Canonici, Cristiano Cocumelli, Antonella Cersini, Daniele Marcoccia, Alessia Zepparoni, Annalisa Altigeri, Daniela Caciolo, Cristina Roncoroni, Valentina Monteleone, Elisa Innocenzi, Cristian Alimonti, Paola Ghisellini, Cristina Rando, Eugenia Pechkova, Roberto Eggenhoeffner, Maria Teresa Scicluna, Katia Barbaro
Summary: Cartilage injuries in animals and humans can lead to the progression of osteoarthritis and joint deterioration. A new experimental protocol for treating osteochondral lesions involves isolating chondrocytes from equine hyaline cartilage and using them to repair equine joint cartilage injuries. The chondrocytes, taken from autologous tracheal cartilage, are grown in a laboratory and implanted arthroscopically into the injured joint. Histological and immunohistochemical evaluation of the treated cartilage after 8 and 13 months shows progressive maturation, with tissue comparable to native articular cartilage detected after 24 months.
Article
Biology
Umberto Scacco, Tomaso Fortibuoni, Matteo Baini, Gianluca Franceschini, Dario Giani, Margherita Concato, Cristina Panti, Alessia Izzi, Michela Angiolillo
Summary: Elasmobranchs, including skates and sharks, are important for conservation due to their vulnerability to anthropogenic impacts such as bycatch from fishing. This study conducted experimental fishing campaigns in the Asinara Gulf to assess the resistance of different elasmobranch species to trawl capture. They found that skates generally fared better than sharks, with deepwater species showing worse conditions compared to coastal species. The vitality rates also varied depending on individual size. This research provides valuable data on the factors affecting elasmobranchs' resistance to trawl fishery activities.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Stefania Coppa, Andrea Camedda, Giorgio Massaro, Sara Vencato, Franco Murru, Maria Tiziana Pinna, Davide Urrai, Antonio Casula, Maurizio Riccitelli, Giuseppe Andrea de Lucia
Summary: The study explores the impact of natural souvenirs collection on biodiversity and habitat degradation in the Mediterranean region, using Sardinia, Italy as a case study. Analysis of seized biological material at Cagliari-Elmas Airport revealed 199 taxa, with gastropods and bivalves being the most represented classes. The study also found 22 protected species, including the most threatened invertebrates in the Mediterranean Sea. The research highlights the common illegal collection of natural mementos in Sardinia and the need for regulation and collaboration to implement effective conservation strategies.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dario Giani, Cristina Andolina, Matteo Baini, Cristina Panti, Mariangela Sciandra, Salvatrice Vizzini, Maria Cristina Fossi
Summary: Plastic pollution in the marine food web is a significant issue, and this study focuses on the relationship between microplastic ingestion and fish trophic niches in the western Mediterranean Sea. The study finds that certain trophic niche metrics, feeding habits, habitat, and body condition influence the occurrence and abundance of ingested micro- and mesoplastics in fish species. The results suggest that fish with wider isotopic niche and higher trophic diversity are more likely to ingest plastic particles, and zooplanktivorous species tend to have a higher number of ingested plastic particles compared to benthivore and piscivorous species. Additionally, benthopelagic and pelagic species have a higher plastic particle ingestion rate and lower body condition compared to demersal species.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(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)