Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dong Wan, Jie Wang, Tong Chen, Weiming Xiang, Steplinpaulselvin Selvinsimpson, Yong Chen
Summary: This study investigates the impact of chlorine, UV254, and ozone disinfection processes on the photosensitized degradation of contaminants. The results show that disinfection processes significantly alter the formation rate of photoinduced reactive species (RS) from dissolved organic matter (DOM) and increase the photodegradation rate constants (k(obs)) of contaminants.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuangshuang Cheng, Yujie Zhao, Yanheng Pan, Jinpeng Yu, Yu Lei, Xin Lei, Gangfeng Ouyang, Xin Yang
Summary: Dissolved organic matter (DOM) inhibits the degradation of ADN in advanced oxidation processes by competing for photons, scavenging reactive oxygen species, and converting intermediate radicals back into ADN. The quenching rate constants of ADN radicals by DOM are positively correlated with its total antioxidant capacity. The diverse roles of DOM should be considered in predicting the abatement of TrOCs in advanced oxidation processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dong Wan, Yaqian Kong, Xing Wang, Steplinpaulselvin Selvinsimpson, Virender K. Sharma, Yuegang Zuo, Yong Chen
Summary: Permanganate has been widely used in the remediation of contaminated water. This study investigates the impact of permanganate oxidation on the photoreactivity of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and the fate of organic pollutants in natural waters. The results show that permanganate oxidation decreases the UV absorbance and fluorescence intensity of DOM, as well as the photoformation rate of reactive species under simulated sunlight.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiyang Liao, Jinrong Lu, Kunting Xie, Yi Wang, Yong Yuan
Summary: Machine learning models were developed to predict the values of three photochemical reactive intermediates (PPRIs) apparent quantum yields (phi) based on dissolved organic matter (DOM) spectral parameters, experimental conditions, and calculation parameters. The CatBoost model showed the best predictive performance, outperforming traditional linear regression models. The significance of wavelength range and spectral parameters on phi PPRIs predictions was revealed, indicating that DOM with lower molecular weight, lower aromatic content, and a more autochthonous portion possessed higher phi PPRIs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Stephanie M. Berg, Kristine H. Wammer, Christina K. Remucal
Summary: The role of DOM composition in photoreactivity was investigated, and it was found that fTMP, phi 1O2, and phi center dot OH are related to DOM composition and properties. The relationship between DOM composition parameters and quantum yields of each photochemically produced reactive intermediate (PPRI) was explored at the molecular level using complementary techniques.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jessica K. Egan, Diane M. McKnight, Maggie M. Bowman, Michael D. SanClements, Adrian C. Gallo, Jeff A. Hatten, Lauren M. Matosziuk
Summary: Many forested watersheds that serve as the origin of numerous streams are at risk of wildfires, which can introduce thermally altered organic compounds to terrestrial and aquatic systems. This study used fluorescence spectroscopy to examine the photochemical alterations of dissolved pyrogenic organic material (PyDOM) derived from burned organic matter leachates. The results showed that PyDOM is susceptible to photodegradation, and fluorescence measurements can be used as proxies for detecting PyDOM immediately post-wildfire.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chao Song, Kai-Xin Zhang, Xiao-Juan Wang, Shan Zhao, Shu-Guang Wang
Summary: The study investigated the impact of natural organic matter on the photolytic fate of tetracycline, finding that organic matter significantly inhibits the removal of tetracycline and has different effects on indirect and direct photolysis. The research contributes to a better understanding of the photolytic fate of antibiotics in natural waters.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Rich W. McDowell, Alasdair Noble, Peter Pletnyakov, Luke M. Mosley
Summary: Human activities have increased nitrogen and phosphorus input into riverine systems, which can lead to algal growth and degrade aquatic ecosystems. A global database was constructed to assess these inputs and inform policies to reduce nutrient losses from land to freshwater and improve nutrient use efficiency on farms. This database can also help calibrate global models exploring nutrient management efficiency in a changing climate.
GEOSCIENCE DATA JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kosmas Serelis, Nikolaos Mantzos, Dimitra Meintani, Ioannis Konstantinou
Summary: Biochar and hydrochar particles and/or dissolved organic matter (DOM) can enhance photolysis of organic pollutants at low concentrations, but inhibit the process at higher concentrations. Different types of char matrices and DOM play significant and distinct roles in the photodegradation rate of organic pollutants in aquatic systems.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pei Lei, Jinjie Zhu, Jin Zhang, Huan He, Mingying Chen, Huan Zhong
Summary: Algal organic matter (AOM) hinders the photodegradation of neurotoxic methylmercury (MeHg) in eutrophic lakes due to dynamic changes in AOM during algal decomposition. The inhibitory effect of AOM on MeHg photodegradation varies among lakes and their eutrophication states. Reactive oxygen species (ROS), including hydroxyl radical, singlet oxygen, and DOM-D-3*, play different roles in driving MeHg photodegradation throughout the algal decomposition process. This study highlights the importance of considering AOM-MeHg interactions in predicting MeHg risks and suggests integrating them into Hg biogeochemical cycling models.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Optics
Krzysztof Jachymski, Marcin Gronowski, Michal Tomza
Summary: We study the properties of intermediate four-atom complexes formed in bimolecular collisions, which play a critical role in understanding losses in experiments with ultracold alkali-metal molecules. The variation in nuclear spin-spin and quadrupole couplings can couple different rotational manifolds, increasing the density of states and lifetimes of the collision complexes. By using quantum-chemical methods, we estimate the coupling constants for bialkali four-atom complexes and model the reaction kinetics. We also find that the interaction-induced variation of electron spin-nuclear spin couplings can explain the long lifetime of alkali-metal three-atom complexes formed in atom-molecule collisions.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Zeng, Qinglong Fu, Dionysios D. Dionysiou, Mingyang Zhang, Mabo Li, Bo Ye, Ning Chen, Juan Gao, Yujun Wang, Dongmei Zhou, Guodong Fang
Summary: This study investigated the photo-transformation of Imidacloprid (IMD) during rice growth and found that the presence of different reactive intermediates (RIs) significantly enhanced the degradation rate of IMD. Evaluation of the photodegradation products of IMD showed that some were harmful to aquatic animals, while others were detoxification processes. A model was developed to predict the photodegradation kinetics of IMD in paddy waters at different stages of rice growth.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiyang Liu, Shuang Xue, Caihong Jiang, Zhaohong Zhang, Yingzi Lin
Summary: Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is an important component in environmental snow and ice, affecting ice photochemistry. This study found that DOM promoted the photolysis of SCP in ice and liquid water, influencing the toxicity and degradation pathways of SCP.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Tong Cai, Xiaotong Zhang, Shudong Zhang, Yuanbo Ming, Qiuzhuo Zhang
Summary: Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is widely present in aquatic environments and plays a crucial role in environmental photochemical reactions. The photochemical behaviors of DOM in sunlit surface waters have gained significant attention due to their effects on coexisting substances, particularly the degradation of organic micropollutants. To provide a comprehensive understanding of DOM's photochemical properties and environmental effects, this review examines the influence of sources on DOM's structure and composition, with a focus on techniques for analyzing functional groups. The identification and quantification of reactive intermediates are also discussed, highlighting the factors that influence their production by DOM under solar irradiation. These reactive intermediates can enhance the photodegradation of organic micropollutants in the environmental system. Future research should prioritize studying the photochemical properties of DOM and its environmental effects in real-world systems, as well as developing advanced techniques for DOM analysis.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ya-nan Zhang, Fangyuan Cheng, Tingting Zhang, Chao Li, Jiao Qu, Jingwen Chen, Willie J. G. M. Peijnenburg
Summary: This study assessed the aggregation and photooxidation of nanoplastics (NPs) in natural waters using nanosized polystyrene (PS) as an example, and investigated the effects of dissolved organic matter (DOM) using Suwannee River fulvic acid (SRFA) as representative DOM. The results showed that simulated sunlight irradiation had negligible effects on PS aggregation, while SRFA enhanced heteroaggregation through hydrophobic interactions. Photooxidation of PS was observed in SRFA solutions, leading to an increase in the O/C ratio on its surface. The study provides insights into the environmental behavior of NPs in natural waters.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Frank Leresche, Elena A. Vialykh, Fernando L. Rosario-Ortiz
Summary: This study calculated the UV-vis spectra of DOM model compounds using time-dependent density functional theory and successfully re-created the exponential shape of DOM absorption spectra by summing individual spectra. The effects of borohydride reduction on DOM absorbance spectra were accurately predicted, with a larger decrease in absorbance at longer wavelengths. Additionally, intra-molecular charge-transfer interactions were found to contribute to DOM absorption, while inter-molecular interactions were deemed less likely to play a role.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dennys Leyva, Muhammad Usman Tariq, Rudolf Jaffe, Fahad Saeed, Francisco Fernandez Lima
Summary: Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is considered crucial in Earth's ecological processes, yet analyzing its molecular structure remains a significant challenge. By using tandem mass spectrometry, this study identified over 1900 structural families of DOM compounds in a wetland sample, shedding light on the complexity and connectivity of DOM components.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kylie Couch, Frank Leresche, Claire Farmer, Garrett McKay, Fernando L. Rosario-Ortiz
Summary: The research indicates that quinones and hydroxybenzoic acids in DOM are important sensitizers for the production of hydroxylating species, while other classes of model sensitizers do not have hydroxylating capacity. It was also found that the hydroxylating intermediate produced from hydroxybenzoic acid photolysis may not be hydroxyl radical, indicating a different hydroxylating species. Further investigation is needed to understand the mechanism by which quinones and hydroxybenzoic acids contribute to the production of hydroxylating species in DOM.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Romera-Castillo Cristina, Mallenco-Fornies Rebeca, Saa-Yanez Marola, Alvarez-Salgado Xose Anton
Summary: A study found that petrol-based plastics released fluorescent dissolved organic matter (FDOM) that can be utilized by microbes in the ocean, while biodegradable PLA did not release FDOM. The amount of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) released by PLA was similar to petrol-based plastics, indicating comparable microbial bioavailability. Therefore, caution should be taken when dealing with biodegradable plastics as not all types degrade in the ocean.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Miriam L. Diamond, Fernando Rosario-Ortiz, Jennifer Field, Fred Leusch, Greg Lowry, Margaret Mills, Peng Wang, Paul Westerhoff, Julie Zimmerman
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Yang, Fernando L. Rosario-Ortiz, Yu Lei, Yanheng Pan, Xin Lei, Paul Westerho
Summary: Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) can degrade a wide range of trace organic contaminants (TrOCs) in water. However, the dissolved organic matter (DOM) in water can impact the effectiveness of AOPs. DOM can inhibit the degradation of TrOCs, but it can also enhance the formation of useful radicals and alter the transformation pathways of contaminants. Further research is needed to understand how DOM can be used to improve oxidative water purification.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Megan E. Harries, David T. Allen, Olorunfemi Adetona, Michelle L. Bell, Marilyn S. Black, Jefferey L. Burgess, Frederick L. Dryer, Amara L. Holder, Ana Mascarenas, Fernando L. Rosario-Ortiz, Anna A. . Stec, Barbara J. Turpin, Judith T. Zelikoff
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dennys Leyva, Muhammad Usman Tariq, Rudolf Jaffe, Fahad Saeed, Francisco Fernandez-Lima
Summary: Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) is a significant component of the global carbon cycle. This study used high-resolution mobility and ultrahigh-resolution Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance tandem mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS/MS) to compare four solid phase extracted (SPE) DOM samples from three freshwater ecosystems. Comparison of structural families revealed dissimilarities in the structural footprint of the samples. Inclusion of isomeric content in the structural family description suggested additional transformation pathways and/or source variations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shelby Buckley, Frank Leresche, Blair Hanson, Fernando L. Rosario-Ortiz
Summary: The complex effects of ozonation on the photo-physical and size-based properties of dissolved organic matter (DOM) were investigated using two DOM isolates, Suwannee River Fulvic Acid (SRFA) and Pony Lake Fulvic Acid (PLFA). The results showed that ozonation affected the fluorescence quantum yield differently in low and high apparent molecular weight (AMW) fractions. It also increased the singlet oxygen quantum yield in the low AMW fractions, indicating these fractions are the most photoreactive. The study further suggested that the photoactive and fluorescent fractions of DOM are likely independent pools of chromophores from different AMW fractions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Fernando L. Rosario-Ortiz, Julie Korak, James Mihelcic, Sunny Guidotti, Greg Lowry, Julie Zimmerman
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Peng Wang, Fernando Rosario-Ortiz, Dan Giammar, Hong He, Greg Lowry, David Waite, Paul Westerhoff, Julie Zimmerman
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sarah J. Fischer, Timothy S. Fegel, Paul J. Wilkerson, Leah Rivera, Charles C. Rhoades, Fernando L. Rosario-Ortiz
Summary: Wildfires can release ash and burned soil that leach altered dissolved organic matter (DOM) into watersheds. This study analyzed the absorbance and fluorescence spectrum of DOM leached from ash and soil samples collected from two burned forest areas. The results showed that all leachates from ash and burned soil had elevated DOM fluorescence quantum yield at 350 nm (φ(f350)). The fluorescence spectrum of wildfire DOM was shifted towards the ultraviolet (UV) region, making it difficult to differentiate from unburned materials using certain optical indices. However, specific fluorescence peaks and ratios could successfully distinguish between different types of DOM.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Melanie Warren, Melitza Crespo-Medina, Graciela Ramirez Toro, Roberto A. Rodriguez, Mark Hernandez, Fernando L. Rosario-Ortiz, Julie A. Korak
Summary: Extreme weather events can have public health implications by impacting potable water production and distribution. A study was conducted to assess water quality hazards after Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The study found higher microbiological hazards in community managed and unmanaged water sources, and unexpected high concentrations of lead in samples collected from exterior taps. The study highlights the challenges of conducting rapid reconnaissance research after disasters.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Blair Hanson, Urban Wunsch, Shelby Buckley, Sarah Fischer, Frank Leresche, Kathleen Murphy, Juliana D'Andrilli, Fernando L. Rosario-Ortiz
Summary: Size exclusion chromatography (SEC) coupled with optical measurements is a popular method for analyzing dissolved organic matter (DOM) based on molecular size. This study utilized SEC with in-line absorbance and fluorescence scans to determine the apparent fluorescence quantum yield (Phi(f)) of DOM as a function of molecular weight (MW). The method was applied to measure Phi(f) of unknown DOM samples and to observe changes in Phi(f) following ozonation. This method provides a way to identify highly fluorescent size fractions of DOM for further analysis of its chemical composition and changes through different processing mechanisms.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Carli P. Brucker, Ben Livneh, J. Toby Minear, Fernando L. Rosario-Ortiz
Summary: This review addresses the knowledge gap in simulating combustion and heating characteristics of natural wildfires and their impact on water quality and quantity. Simulation experiments provide advantages of overcoming logistical challenges, reducing spatial variability, and attributing water responses to specific drivers. However, limitations include observing only local-scale processes, potential misrepresentation of natural settings, and challenges in upscaling results.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2022)