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Environmental Sciences
Paulo Henrique Silveira Cardoso, Paula Wellen Barbosa Gonsalves, Gustavo de Oliveira Alves, Rodinei Facco Pegoraro, Luiz Arnaldo Fernandes, Leidivan Almeida Fraza, Regynaldo Arruda Sampaio
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of cultivating different grass species in aerated sewage sludge and composting. The results showed that composted sewage sludge had increased levels of certain elements and improved physical properties. Cultivating P. purpureum or U. brizantha resulted in mature and high-quality compost, reducing the risk of environmental contamination.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Katarzyna Chojnacka, Dawid Skrzypczak, Grzegorz Izydorczyk, Katarzyna Mikula, Daniel Szopa, Konstantinos Moustakas, Anna Witek-Krowiak
Summary: This work is a systematic review that provides an overview of the latest techniques for the removal of pharmaceuticals from water and wastewater using photosynthetic organisms in photobioreactors. The review analyzed the most recent literature data from the last 10 years (2011-2021) using the PRISMA protocol. The main findings of the review are that the high costs and low efficiency associated with low concentrations of pharmaceuticals are major factors limiting the widespread use of photobioreactors for pharmaceutical removal. The review also highlights the need for further research to address the potential risks posed by increasing amounts of metabolites in the food chain.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Muhammad Zeeshan, Pia Schumann, Silke Pabst, Aki Sebastian Ruhl
Summary: The occurrence of potentially persistent and mobile (PM) organic micropollutants (OMP) in the aquatic environment is recognized as a severe threat to water resources and drinking water suppliers. This study aimed to investigate the long-term fate of several emerging contaminants in a simulated bank filtration (BF) system. The results showed that some OMP were persistent and mobile throughout the study, while others displayed bio-transformation and were eliminated within a certain period of time. The adaptation time and hydraulic retention time (HRT) were found to play a crucial role in the elimination of emerging OMP through BF.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jinsong Wang, David de Ridder, Albert van der Wal, Nora B. Sutton
Summary: This article explores the potential of rapid sand filtration (RSF) for efficient organic micropollutants (OMPs) removal in drinking water treatment plants. The mechanisms involve chemical and biological removal, as well as co-metabolic degradation by specific bacteria. Strategies to optimize OMPs removal through biodegradation are discussed, such as bioaugmentation and adjusting hydraulic conditions. Recommendations for further research and improvement in OMPs removal efficiency in RSF are also provided.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sana Z. M. Murtaza, Hind Tariq Alqassem, Rana Sabouni, Mehdi Ghommem
Summary: The presence of various micropollutants in water sources has become a major problem with significant impacts on humans and the environment. This review focuses on the types of micropollutants globally and the methods used to reduce and eliminate them, including membranes, adsorption, and photocatalysis. Among these methods, photocatalysis shows the most promising potential by utilizing direct sunlight to degrade micropollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kayo Santana Barros, Alexandre Giacobbo, Gustavo Dall Agnol, Svetlozar Velizarov, Valentin Perez-Herranz, Andrea Moura Bernardes
Summary: In recent years, electrodialysis has been considered as an effective method for treating wastewater containing pharmaceutical compounds. However, the lack of information on ion transport mechanisms through membranes, especially regarding potential sorption phenomena, has hindered its practical implementation. This study evaluates the transport of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) through cation- and anion-exchange membranes using synthetic solutions at different concentrations and pH conditions. The results provide insight into mass transfer mechanisms and potential challenges in electrodialysis treatment of SMX-containing solutions.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sihua Liu, Le Shi, Xuan Wang, Wei-Song Hung, Jianhua Zhang, Xiaolong Lu, Kueir-Rarn Lee, Chunrui Wu, Li Gao
Summary: A hollow fiber nanofiltration membrane fabricated on PVC substrate was studied for the removal of chemicals of concern. The gas sweeping method during fabrication increased the performance of the NF membrane, which showed high rejection rates for various chemicals.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Romina Avila, Manuel Garcia-Vara, Ester Lopez-Garcia, Cristina Postigo, Miren Lopez de Alda, Teresa Vicent, Paqui Blanquez
Summary: This study assessed the capacity of a microalgae-based system to remove three polar pesticides in freshwater. The results showed that algal-mediated biodegradation is the main removal pathway, highlighting the potential of microalgae-based systems for biomass valorization and biofuel production.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Moatlhodi Wise Letshwenyo
Summary: The study monitored the effluent quality of waste stabilisation ponds after desludging and upgrading with a trickling filter unit, showing that desludging and addition of the trickling filter improved the removal efficiency of some contaminants. However, operation and maintenance of the system need to be further improved and monitored to understand the reasons for poor performance even after desludging and upgrading.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo-Gyeon Cho, Jae-Ho Lee, Hye-In Kim, Se-Ra Jin, Dae Geun Kim, Chul-Woong Cho, Yeoung-Sang Yun
Summary: The production of fruit waste and organic micropollutants is a serious environmental issue. In order to address this problem, citrus fruit peels were used as biosorbents to remove the pollutants. Quantitative structure-adsorption relationship (QSAR) models were established to assess the adsorption capacity, and the models showed good predictability and were validated through experimental data. These models can be used to estimate adsorption affinity for other micropollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Run Tian, Malte Posselt, Kathrin Fenner, Michael S. McLachlan
Summary: The environmental relevance of standard biodegradation tests, such as OECD 309, has been questioned due to challenges in interpreting degradation kinetics and the effects of chemical spiking on microbial communities. This study suggests that considering only the initial biodegradation phase can improve the environmental relevance of OECD 309.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pandi Kalimuthu, Youjin Kim, Muthu Prabhu Subbaiah, Daewhan Kim, Byong-Hun Jeon, Jinho Jung
Summary: The study investigates the removal of arsenate using metal-organic frameworks derived from recycled PET bottles. The MOFs showed high crystallinity and specific surface areas, and the adsorption of arsenate on MOF materials was well simulated by Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The results suggest that MOF materials derived from waste PET bottles are promising adsorbents for the elimination of arsenate from aqueous environments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jawaher Ibrahim AlAhadeb
Summary: Twelve bacteria were isolated from wastewater for the degradation of 17β-estradiol. Among them, strains L7 and M10 showed the highest degradation efficiency. Co-culture of these two strains resulted in rapid removal of 17β-estradiol from the culture medium, with a degradation rate of over 90%. The optimal conditions for degradation were found to be an initial concentration of 10 mg/L, an inoculum of 0.3%, and an alkaline pH of 7.5.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Salma Ebrahimzadeh, Bas Wols, Arianna Azzellino, Franca Kramer, Jan Peter van Der Hoek
Summary: Powdered activated carbon (PAC) is a promising technology for removing organic micropollutants (OMPs) in water treatment plants, especially when combined with rapid sand filters (RSFs). However, the mechanism of OMPs removal by the combination of PAC and RSF is not fully understood.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Amber M. White, Sydney R. Van Frost, Josie M. Jauquet, Angela M. Magness, Katherine D. McMahon, Christina K. Remucal
Summary: This study used field and laboratory studies to quantify the transformation products and identify the dominant degradation pathways of the herbicide florpyrauxifen-benzyl. The results showed that simultaneous and interacting pathways play a crucial role in the fate of organic compounds in lakes. Additionally, laboratory studies can effectively replicate the transformation process under field conditions, providing valuable insights for predicting the fate of organic compounds in the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Deborah Liew, Kathryn L. Linge, Cynthia A. Joll
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2016)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zuo Tong How, Kathryn L. Linge, Francesco Busetti, Cynthia A. Joll
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Engineering, Environmental
Zuo Tong How, Kathryn L. Linge, Francesco Busetti, Cynthia A. Joll
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Review
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Kathryn L. Linge, L. Paul Bedard, Roxana Bugoi, Jacinta Enzweiler, Klaus Peter Jochum, Rudiger Kilian, Jingao Liu, Johanna Marin-Carbonne, Silke Merchel, Frans Munnik, Luiz F. G. Morales, Claire Rollion-Bard, A. Kate Souders, Paul J. Sylvester, Ulrike Weis
GEOSTANDARDS AND GEOANALYTICAL RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ina Kristiana, Deborah Liew, Rita K. Henderson, Cynthia A. Joll, Kathryn L. Linge
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2017)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Zuo Tong How, Ina Kristiana, Francesco Busetti, Kathryn L. Linge, Cynthia A. Joll
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2017)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zuo Tong How, Kathryn L. Linge, Francesco Busetti, Cynthia A. Joll
Article
Environmental Sciences
Telleasha L. Greay, Alexander W. Gofton, Alireza Zahedi, Andrea Paparini, Kathryn L. Linge, Cynthia A. Joll, Una M. Ryan
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alireza Zahedi, Telleasha L. Greay, Andrea Paparini, Kathryn L. Linge, Cynthia A. Joll, Una M. Ryan
Article
Engineering, Environmental
X. Li, N. R. H. Rao, K. L. Linge, C. A. Joll, S. Khan, R. K. Henderson
Article
Engineering, Environmental
X. Li, N. R. H. Rao, K. L. Linge, C. A. Joll, S. Khan, R. K. Henderson
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kathryn L. Linge, Deborah Liew, Yolanta Gruchlik, Francesco Busetti, Una Ryan, Cynthia A. Joll
Summary: The study examined the removal of organic micropollutants, nitrogen, and organic carbon in various waste stabilization ponds (WSPs), finding that systems with maturation ponds showed better removal efficiency for micropollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-WATER RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Kathryn L. Linge, Ina Kristiana, Deborah Liew, Caroline E. Nottle, Anna Heitz, Cynthia A. Joll
JOURNAL AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kathryn L. L. Linge, Ina Kristiana, Deborah Liew, Adam Holman, Cynthia A. A. Joll
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-PROCESSES & IMPACTS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Alvarez-Chavez, Stephane Godbout, Mylene Genereux, Caroline Cote, Alain N. Rousseau, Sebastien Fournel
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of alternative filtering materials and bed aeration on the retention of nutrients and fecal bacteria in woodchip bedded stand-off pads for cows. The results showed that the alternative biofilters were more efficient in removing COD, SS, TN, and NO3-N, while conventional biofilters were more efficient for PO4-P removal. Aeration did not have a significant effect under the tested temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Zhuoting Fang, Yuandong Qian, Zhiping Huang, Yilong Ye, Jianhua Yan
Summary: This study investigates the application of oxygen enrichment melting technology in the melting of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. The results demonstrate that oxygen enrichment technology can reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as decrease pollution emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangang Xiao, Mingkai Leng, Philip Greenwood, Rongqin Zhao, Zhixiang Xie, Zengtao You, Junguo Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of grazing exclusion on soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and vegetation recovery. It finds that grazing exclusion can increase the potential for SOC accumulation, and higher annual precipitation is positively correlated with SOC accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatrice Cantoni, Jessica Ianes, Beatrice Bertolo, Selena Ziccardi, Francesco Maffini, Manuela Antonelli
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of ozonation and adsorption as in-series processes compared to standalone processes for the removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in drinking water. The combination of both processes proves to be more effective than adsorption and ozonation alone. Ozonation improves the adsorption performance of poorly-oxidizable CECs but worsens that of well-oxidizable compounds. This research highlights the importance of considering both processes in the removal of CECs in drinking water treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Li, Bingjun Liu, Yang Lu, Jianyu Fu
Summary: A new Standardized compound Drought and Saltwater intrusion Index (SDSI) was developed to detect changes in the severity of CDSEs in six estuaries. The study found that saltwater intrusion plays a dominant role in influencing SDSI severity, and CDSEs vary in frequency, duration and severity among different estuaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Qiang Li, Rui Sun, Chong-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Rui-tao Chen, Jian Zhao, Hua-dong Gu, Huan-Cai Yin
Summary: In this study, an electron beam excitation multi-wavelength ultraviolet (EBE-MW-UV) system was established and found to have significantly higher microbial inactivation effects compared to single-wavelength UV-LEDs in water. Mechanism analysis revealed that EBE-MW-UV damaged microbial DNA and proteins, and generated additional reactive oxygen species, leading to microbial inactivation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaili Ma, Xinxin Han, Qiujuan Li, Yu Kong, Qiaoli Liu, Xu Yan, Yahong Luo, Xiaopin Li, Huiyang Wen, Zhiguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals that the use of a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) can enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of waste activated sludge (WAS), increasing the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and improving the solubilization and release of organic substances from WAS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Xiong, Rui Li
Summary: Incorporating Ecosystem Service Value (ESV) into land use planning can provide informed land management decisions. This study evaluates the ESV of Guizhou Province in China's karst region. The results show an increase in total ESV over the past two decades due to ecological restoration projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Geetha Jenifel
Summary: This article discusses the importance of water and the pollution of freshwater resources, and introduces the use of machine learning models and blockchain technology to predict and protect water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanslaus Terengia Materu, Taotao Chen, Chang Liu, Daocai Chi, Meng Jun
Summary: The study showed that H2SO4-modified biochar can reduce P leaching, increase soil available P, and enhance plant P uptake in alternate wetting and drying irrigation systems. Biochar additions B20A and IAWDB20A-M were effective in improving yield, reducing P leaching, and increasing APB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Nouri, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Sirus Zinadini, Mark Van Loosdrecht
Summary: This study focuses on the development of an air-lift bio-electrochemical reactor (ALBER) with a continuous feeding regime to enhance nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater. The effect of temperature, hydraulic retention time (HRT), N -NH+4 /TN ratio, and current density on the reactor performance was investigated, and the ALBER achieved a maximum TN removal of 73%. The results suggest that the ALBER has potential for treating industrial wastewater at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peifang Wang, Guoxiang You, Yang Gao, Juan Chen, Xun Wang, Chao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecological processes of microbial communities and N- and P-transformation processes in multistage agricultural drainage ditches. The results showed that the microbial communities were co-shaped by agricultural practices and ditch size, which further governed the N and P removal performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Niu, Huan Wang, Tao Wang, Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Xianghong Kong, Songguang Xie, Jun Xu
Summary: Microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and environmental stressors can affect the assembly processes of microbial communities. The study found that different stressors have opposite effects on microbial community assembly in water and sediment, and warming has different influences compared to herbicides and nutrients.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqing Tan, Qiming Cheng, Fengwei Lyu, Fei Liu, Linhao Liu, Yihong Su, Shaochun Yuan, Wenyu Xiao, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Summary: The exacerbation of global warming, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization have led to increased flooding in urban areas. China has adopted sponge city as an efficient means of preventing and controlling urban floods. Using a SWMM-FVCOM model, the hydrological reduction and control effect of sponge city construction (SPCC) within a university campus were evaluated. The study found that implementing SPCC effectively mitigates surface runoff and reduces the severity of urban flooding. However, the efficacy of runoff control decreases with longer rainfall return periods.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonghan Chen, Qiuyan Li, Shibo Yan, Juan Xu, Qiaoyun Lin, Zhuangming Zhao, Ziying He
Summary: Tidal rivers are important biochemical reaction channels, receiving carbon from wastewater and agricultural drains, affecting CO2 emissions. Through modeling and data analysis, researchers explored carbon distribution, emissions, and greenhouse effects, emphasizing the potential of river management to change global CO2 emissions under climate change.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)