Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qiongqiong Shang, Jie Chi
Summary: Two different polarities of microplastics (nonpolar PE and polar PBAT) and two wheat straw biochars (W4 and W7) were used to investigate the sorption behaviors of phenanthrene in soil. The presence of PE weakened the adhesion of soil particles onto biochar, while the presence of biochar enhanced soil particle attachment on the microplastic surface. The Koc values of PE-biochar-soil mixtures were significantly lower than those of PBAT-biochar-soil mixtures at Ce = 0.005 Cs, but higher at Ce = 0.05 Cs and 0.5 Cs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhaolian Han, Qiushi Jiang, Yifeng Pei, Chunli Zhao, Jinying Li, Hao Dong, Zhiqiang Cheng
Summary: Research on the environmental application of biochar from waste reveals its potential in adsorbing cationic dyes. Among the 29 waste materials studied, biochar derived from Auricularia auricula spent mushroom substrate (AAMB) exhibited the highest specific surface area and total pore volume. The adsorption capacity of biochar for methylene blue (MB) is influenced by the feedstock and involves various factors. This research suggests that biochar has promising applications in the environmental field.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ge Song, Fanzhi Qin, Jiangfang Yu, Lin Tang, Ya Pang, Chen Zhang, Jiajia Wang, Lifei Deng
Summary: This paper provides a systematic review of the properties of biochar and the relationship between catalytic performance in PS-AOPs and biomass feedstocks, introducing the differences in physicochemical properties and activation path of different sourced biochars. It summarizes how tailoring biochar affects its activation efficiency and mechanism in PS-AOPs, and proposes suitable application scenarios, appropriate methods to improve catalytic performance, and prospects and challenges for the development of biochar in PS-AOPs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuecan Zhang, Xin Xiao, Xiaomin Zhu, Baoliang Chen
Summary: A self-assembly method combining carbonaceous sorbents with fungal hyphae was introduced to enhance the removal efficiency and biodegradation rate of pollutants. The composite pellets showed significantly improved sorption ability and biodegradation rate, indicating a promising approach for scalable manufacturing with high removal efficiency and long-term stability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hui Jia, Yifan Wu, Du Daolin, Bo Yuan, Zhengkun Zhou
Summary: Biochar has a unique advantage in reducing the bioavailability of phenanthrene and can potentially be used for in-situ remediation of contaminated sediment. The order of addition influences the adsorption capacity, with K. obovate-biochar significantly increasing the sorption of phenanthrene in the sediment-water system.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhaofeng Chang, Luping Tian, Jihong Dong, Quan Chen, Min Wu, Bo Pan
Summary: This study used molecular markers to identify the source and properties of biochar prepared from corn straw and pinewood. The results showed that pinewood biochar is more stable than corn straw biochar, and the BPCAs content changed differently after HNO3/H2SO4 oxidation for the two biochars.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Makhosazana P. Aghoghovwia, Ailsa G. Hardie, Andrei B. Rozanov
Summary: Biochar is a highly adsorptive material that can be altered by activation to increase its sorption ability. This study investigated the NH4+ and NO3- sorption and desorption properties of biochars made from various plant materials and rubber tyre. The results showed differences in adsorption capacities, desorption rates, and potential implications for slow-release fertilizers and environmental remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marina Burachevskaya, Tatiana Minkina, Tatiana Bauer, Ilya Lobzenko, Alexey Fedorenko, Mahmoud Mazarji, Svetlana Sushkova, Saglara Mandzhieva, Alexander Nazarenko, Vera Butova, Ming Hung Wong, Vishnu D. Rajput
Summary: To effectively remediate soil, it is important to use environmentally friendly and cost-effective technologies that align with the principles of green sustainable development. Biochar production and utilization have become widespread for recycling waste and preserving nutrients in the soil. This research examined the efficacy of using biochar made from wood, sunflower husks, and rice husks for soil remediation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mengyuan Ji, Xiaoxia Wang, Muhammad Usman, Feihong Liu, Yitong Dan, Lei Zhou, Stefano Campanaro, Gang Luo, Wenjing Sang
Summary: This review focuses on the effects of biochar on diverse types of soil pollution, including the influence of feedstocks on biochar properties and its effects on heavy metals, organic pollutants, and greenhouse gas emissions in soil. The study suggests that the selection of appropriate biochar should consider the feedstocks used and their properties. Recommendations for feedstocks selection are provided to maximize the efficiency of biochar in pollution control.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shaon Kumar Das, Goutam Kumar Ghosh, R. K. Avasthe, Kanchan Sinha
Summary: The study found that the properties of biochar are mainly influenced by feedstock types rather than pyrolytic temperature. With an increase in pyrolysis temperature, the total carbon content and cation exchange capacity of biochar increased, while dissolved organic carbon decreased. By selecting the right feedstock type and standardizing pyrolytic temperature, biochar with different properties can be produced for specific environmental applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qirui Li, Xin Zhang, Meng Mao, Xiang Wang, Jianying Shang
Summary: The aggregation kinetics of biochar colloids (BCs) significantly impact the fate and transport of contaminants and the carbon cycle. This study explored the critical coagulation concentration (CCC) of twelve standard biochars derived from different feedstocks and analyzed the relationship between biochar characteristics and BCs colloidal stability. The CCC of BCs in NaCl solution followed the order of municipal source < agricultural waste < herbaceous residue < woody feedstock, which correlated with the C content in biochar. BCs derived from lignin-rich feedstock had the highest colloidal stability, followed by cellulose-rich feedstock, while BCs from organic matter-rich feedstock were prone to aggregation. This quantitative study provides valuable insights to assess the environmental behavior of biochar in aqueous environments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hang V-Minh Nguyen, Doo-Hee Lee, Han-Saem Lee, Hyun-Sang Shin
Summary: Sediment humins play a crucial role in binding hydrophobic organic contaminants in rivers and lakes. The structure and sorption affinity of sediment humins from two artificial lakes in South Korea were examined, and compared with other humic substances. The findings provide important insights for monitoring water quality and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon contamination in South Korean lake sediments.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rohit Kushwaha, Ram Sharan Singh, Devendra Mohan
Summary: This study compared the removal efficiency of arsenite [As(III)] and arsenate [As(V)] using peanut shell biochar (PSB) and modified peanut shell biochar (MPSB) in aqueous solutions. The modification process involved KMnO4 and KOH. MPSB showed higher sorption efficiency than PSB for both As(III) (86%) and As(V) (91.26%) at pH 6, initial concentration of 1 mg/L, adsorbent dose of 0.5 g/L, and equilibrium time of 240 min at 100 rpm. The adsorption mechanism was suggested to be multi-layer chemisorption according to the Freundlich isotherm and pseudo-second order kinetic model. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy indicated the significant contribution of -OH, C-C, C--C, and C-O-C groups in the adsorption process. Thermodynamic study confirmed the spontaneous and endothermic nature of the adsorption process. The results also showed that PSB and MPSB can be regenerated and reused for three cycles. This study highlights the potential of peanut shell biochar as a cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and efficient adsorbent for arsenic removal from water.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianjun Qin, Jing Wang, Jian Long, Jing Huang, Shengshuang Tang, Hongbo Hou, Peiqin Peng
Summary: This study investigates the extraction of biomass enriched with heavy metals using Napier grass biochar and the separation of heavy metals. The results show the feasibility of obtaining K-rich fertilizer with low risk of heavy metals and biochar with good application prospect.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chuan Xi Yang, Qing Zhu, Wen Ping Dong, Yu Qi Fan, Wei Liang Wang
Summary: Phosphoric acid-modified biochar (PMBC) prepared using biochar and phosphoric acid exhibited changes in structure and properties compared to the original biochar, showing improved adsorption of sulfadiazine. The adsorption process of SDZ by PMBC was found to be a complex monolayer adsorption involving physical and chemical interactions. PMBC@TiO2 as a photocatalyst showed enhanced performance in removing SDZ, relying on a combination of adsorption and photocatalysis.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jing Hou, Luyao Wang, Chunjie Wang, Songlin Zhang, Haiqiang Liu, Shiguo Li, Xiangke Wang
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ling Yin, Yezi Hu, Ran Ma, Tao Wen, Xiangxue Wang, Baowei Hu, Zhimin Yu, Tasawar Hayat, Ahmed Alsaedi, Xiangke Wang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengcheng Gu, Chaofeng Zhao, Tao Wen, Yuejie Ai, Sai Zhang, Weiqiang Chen, Jian Wang, Baowei Hu, Xiangke Wang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Bing Han, Gong Cheng, Yunkai Wang, Xiangke Wang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhimin Lv, Qiaohui Fan, Yi Xie, Zhongshan Chen, Ahmed Alsaedi, Tasawar Hayat, Xiangke Wang, Changlun Chen
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wencheng Song, Xiangxue Wang, Yubing Sun, Tasawar Hayat, Xiangke Wang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jian Wang, Mingyu Zhu, Zhongshan Chen, Yuantao Chen, Tasawar Hayat, Ahmed Alsaedi, Xiangke Wang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Huihui Wang, Han Guo, Ning Zhang, Zhongshan Chen, Baowei Hu, Xiangke Wang
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shujun Yu, Xiangxue Wang, Yafeng Liu, Zhongshan Chen, Yihan Wu, Yue Liu, Hongwei Pang, Gang Song, Jianrong Chen, Xiangke Wang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hongwei Pang, Zhuofan Diao, Xiangxue Wang, Yan Ma, Shujun Yu, Hongtao Zhu, Zhongshan Chen, Baowei Hu, Jianrong Chen, Xiangke Wang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ping Li, Jingjing Wang, Yun Wang, Jianjun Liang, Bihong He, Duoqiang Pan, Qiaohui Fan, Xiangke Wang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Wang, Ruihong Zhang, Yingzhong Huo, Yuejie Ai, Pengcheng Gu, Xiangxue Wang, Qian Li, Shujun Yu, Yuantao Chen, Zhimin Yu, Jianrong Che, Xiangke Wang
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ziying Wang, Yisheng Shao, Naiyun Gao, Bin Xu, Na An, Xian Lu
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
Retraction
Engineering, Environmental
Xiangxue Wang, Qiaohui Fan, Shujun Yu, Zhongshan Chen, Yuejie Ai, Yubing Sun, Aatef Hobiny, Ahmed Alsaedi, Xiangke Wang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongshan Zhu, Jinyun Yuan, Xiaoli Tan, Wenhua Zhang, Ming Fang, Xiangke Wang
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Toshimi Nakajima, Mao Kuragano, Makoto Yamada, Ryo Sugimoto
Summary: This study compared the contribution of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) to river nutrient budgets at nearshore and embayment scales, and found that SGD-derived nutrients become more important at larger spatial scales.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fan Liu, Lei Zhang, Chongyang Zhang, Ziguang Chen, Jingguang Li
Summary: NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves used for household heating have become a significant source of indoor pollution in Chinese urban areas. The high indoor concentration of NO2 poses potential health risks to residents. It is urgently necessary to establish relevant regulations and implement emission reduction technologies to reduce NO2 emissions from wall-mounted gas stoves.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Hans Peter H. Arp, Raoul Wolf, Sarah E. Hale, Sivani Baskaran, Juliane Gluege, Martin Scheringer, Xenia Trier, Ian T. Cousins, Harrie Timmer, Roberta Hofman-Caris, Anna Lennquist, Andre D. Bannink, Gerard J. Stroomberg, Rosa M. A. Sjerps, Rosa Montes, Rosario Rodil, Jose Benito Quintana, Daniel Zahn, Herve Gallard, Tobias Mohr, Ivo Schliebner, Michael Neumann
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philomina Onyedikachi Peter, Binessi Edouard Ifon, Francois Nkinahamira, Kayode Hassan Lasisi, Jiangwei Li, Anyi Hu, Chang-Ping Yu
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in sediments from Yundang Lagoon, China. The results show four distinct fluorescent components, with protein-like substances being the most prevalent. Additionally, the total fluorescence intensity and LREE concentrations exhibit a synchronized increase from Outer to Inner to Songbai Lake core sediments. The findings demonstrate a strong correlation between DOM content and pollution levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Surya Gupta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Christine Alewell
Summary: The objective of this study is to incorporate soil hydraulic properties into the erodibility factor (K) of USLE-type models. By modifying and improving the existing equations for soil texture and permeability, the study successfully included information on saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) into the calculation of K factor. Using the Random Forest machine learning algorithm, two independent K factor maps with different spatial resolutions were generated. The results show that the decrease in K factor values has a positive impact on the modeling of soil erosion rates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesmin Akter, Wendy J. M. Smith, Yawen Liu, Ilho Kim, Stuart L. Simpson, Phong Thai, Asja Korajkic, Warish Ahmed
Summary: The choice of workflow in wastewater surveillance has a significant impact on SARS-CoV-2 concentrations, while having minimal effects on HF183 and no effect on HAdV 40/41 concentrations. Certain components in the workflow can be interchangeable, but factors such as buffer type, chloroform, and homogenization speed can affect the recovery of viruses and bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Luo, Xueting Yang, Diwei Wang, Hongmei Xu, Hongai Zhang, Shasha Huang, Qiyuan Wang, Ningning Zhang, Junji Cao, Zhenxing Shen
Summary: Atmospheric PM2.5, which can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), is associated with cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. The study found that both the mass concentration of PM2.5 and the DTT activity were higher during the heating season than during the nonheating season. Combustion sources were the primary contributors to DTT activity during the heating season, while secondary formation dominated during the nonheating season. The study also revealed that biomass burning had the highest inherent oxidation potential among all sources investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erin L. Murphy, Leah R. Gerber, Chelsea M. Rochman, Beth Polidoro
Summary: Plastic pollution has devastating consequences for marine organisms. This study uses a trait-based framework to develop a vulnerability index for marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles in Hawai'i. The index ranks 63 study species based on their vulnerability to macroplastic pollution, providing valuable information for species monitoring and management priorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kenji Maurice, Amelia Bourceret, Sami Youssef, Stephane Boivin, Liam Laurent-Webb, Coraline Damasio, Hassan Boukcim, Marc-Andre Selosse, Marc Ducousso
Summary: Growing pressure from climate change and agricultural land use is destabilizing soil microbial community interactions. Little is known about microbial community resistance and adaptation to disturbances, hindering our understanding of recovery latency and implications for ecosystem functioning. This study found that anthropic disturbance and natural disturbance have different effects on the topology and stability of soil microbial networks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunhao Li, Yali Feng, Haoran Li, Yisong Yao, Chenglong Xu, Jinrong Ju, Ruiyu Ma, Haoyu Wang, Shiwei Jiang
Summary: Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems and human health by disturbing sediment and transmitting metal ions through the food chain. This study developed a new regenerative adsorption material, OMN@SA, which effectively removes metal ions. The adsorption mechanism and performance of the material for metal ion fixation were investigated.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Medici, Margherita Lavorgna, Marina Isidori, Chiara Russo, Elena Orlo, Giovanni Luongo, Giovanni Di Fabio, Armando Zarrelli
Summary: Valsartan, a widely used antihypertensive drug, has been detected in high concentrations in surface waters due to its unchanged excretion and incomplete degradation in wastewater treatment plants. This study investigated the degradation of valsartan and identified 14 degradation byproducts. The acute and chronic toxicity of these byproducts were evaluated in key organisms in the freshwater trophic chain.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiang Lin, Lianbao Chi, Qing Yuan, Busu Li, Mingbao Feng
Summary: This study investigated the photodegradation behavior and product formation of two representative pharmaceuticals in simulated estuary water. The study found that the formed transformation products of these pharmaceuticals have potential toxicity on marine organisms, including oxidative stress and damage to cellular components.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hua Fang, Dongdong Jiang, Ye He, Siyi Wu, Yuehong Li, Ziqi Zhang, Haoting Chen, Zixin Zheng, Yan Sun, Wenxiang Wang
Summary: This study revealed that exposure to lower levels of air pollutants led to decreased pregnancy rates, with PM10, NO2, SO2, and CO emerging as the four most prominent pollutants. Individuals aged 35 and above exhibited heightened susceptibility to pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman, Rashid Shamsuddin, Amin Abbasi, Mohaira Ahmad, Yoshiaki Yoshida, Abdul Sami, Hamad Almohamadi
Summary: In this study, inverse vulcanized polysulfides (IVP) were synthesized by reacting molten sulfur with 4-vinyl benzyl chloride, and then functionalized using N-methyl D-glucamine (NMDG). The functionalized IVP showed a high mercury adsorption capacity and a machine learning model was developed to predict the amount of mercury removed. Furthermore, the functionalized IVP can be regenerated and reused, providing a sustainable and cost-effective adsorbent.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Bonfiglio, Renata Sisto, Stefano Casciardi, Valeria Palumbo, Maria Paola Scioli, Erica Giacobbi, Francesca Servadei, Gerry Melino, Alessandro Mauriello, Manuel Scimeca
Summary: This study investigated the presence of aluminum in human colon cancer samples and its potential association with biological processes involved in cancer progression. Aluminum was found in tumor areas of 24% of patients and was associated with epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and cell death. Additional analyses revealed higher tumor mutational burden and mutations in genes related to EMT and apoptosis in aluminum-positive colon cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of aluminum toxicity may improve strategies for the management of colon cancer patients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)