Article
Plant Sciences
Xingyue Sun, Peng Li, Guiling Zheng
Summary: This study investigated the effects of gaseous mercury stress on Tillandsia usneoides, finding a linear increase in leaf mercury content with mercury concentration. The plant exhibited strong resistance to mercury, and hormesis induced by heavy metal pollution was confirmed for the first time in Tillandsia species.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Arshad Jalal, Jose Carlos de Oliveira Junior, Janaina Santos Ribeiro, Guilherme Carlos Fernandes, Giovana Guerra Mariano, Vanessa Dias Rezende Trindade, Andre Rodrigues dos Reis
Summary: Hormesis can enhance crop productivity by modulating plant metabolic pathways and promoting cell membrane malleability. Herbicides like glyphosate play a crucial role in this process.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhengzhen Li, Jian Yang, Bo Shang, Evgenios Agathokleous, Kennedy F. Rubert-Nason, Yansen Xu, Zhaozhong Feng
Summary: Plant phenolic compounds exhibit non-linear responses to increasing O3 exposure, which are influenced by phenolic compound class, antioxidative capacity, and soil nitrogen conditions. The impact of O3 on ecological processes mediated by phenolics will be concentration-dependent, highlighting the complexity of the ecological effects of ground-level O3 pollution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sijia Xu, Ying Liu, Jian Zhang, Baoyu Gao
Summary: The study revealed that combined exposure to glyphosate and mixed antibiotics can promote the growth of Microcystis aeruginosa and the synthesis of microcystins through various protein mechanisms. This poses a greater threat to aquatic ecosystems as it can promote cyanobacterial bloom formation even at concentrations where single exposure is ineffective.
Article
Plant Sciences
Sahar Khodamoradi, Mostafa Sagharyan, Elaheh Samari, Mohsen Sharifi
Summary: The study found that the accumulation of phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity in S. striata increased in a dose-dependent manner in response to hydrogen sulfide exposure. The changes in oxidative status and soluble sugar content after treatment may be the biological mechanisms by which the plant adapts to H2S stress.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Azam Chahardoli
Summary: This study investigated the effects of nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs) on Dracocephalum kotschyi Boiss plants. The results showed that NiONPs can stimulate growth and pigment content at low concentrations, but inhibit growth and have harmful effects at high concentrations. Additionally, treated plants activated antioxidants to alleviate oxidative damage caused by NiONPs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chengxi Li, Yan Lin, Xiang Li, Jay J. Cheng, Chunping Yang
Summary: Hormesis has been a topic of concern in the environmental and toxicological communities. Previous studies have focused on the hormesis induced by stressors in terms of their biotoxicity, but little research has been done on hormesis in the context of biological wastewater treatment processes. In this study, the removal of NH4+-N and Cu2+ by S. polyrrhiza was investigated under long-term exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of Cu2+ in swine wastewater. The results showed that long-term exposure to Cu2+ enhanced the removal of NH4+-N by S. polyrrhiza, and previous exposure to low doses of Cu2+ significantly improved the removal efficiency in a second exposure.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiyou Liu, Shuo Sun, Shuiquan Chen, Yuhua Su, Yaru Wang, Fang Tang, Chaocheng Zhao, Lin Li
Summary: Bioaugmentation and biostimulation synergistic remediation using the combination of composite microbial agent TY and dehydrocoenzyme activator is an effective strategy for the bioremediation of oil-contaminated soil. This combination system significantly enhances the degradation rate of crude oil, reaching 79.44% after 60 days. Gas chromatography analysis shows its efficiency in targeting the degradation of specific oil fractions. High-throughput sequencing reveals the dominant genera in the soil and PICRUSt analysis demonstrates the increased abundance of genes associated with crude oil degradation. Overall, the combination system of compound bacterium TY and dehydrocoenzyme activator shows great potential for oil-contaminated soil bioremediation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesus Salvador Lopez-Bucio, Gustavo Ravelo-Ortega, Jose Lopez-Bucio
Summary: Research has shown that chromium, particularly the oxyanion chromate Cr(VI), is a toxic environmental pollutant that damages plants. However, at mild concentrations, Cr(VI) can actually promote growth in plants and drive root organogenesis. Recent advances have been made in understanding the molecular mechanisms of root sensing of chromate and how plant hormones help plants balance growth and defense under chromium stress. The responses of plants to chromate vary depending on its concentration in the media, fitting the concept of hormesis.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Mingshi Chen, Xiaoxue Bao, Yuhua Yue, Kelin Yang, Hua Liu, Ying Yang, Hui Yu, Yingying Yu, Ning Duan
Summary: Nanoplastics can act as carriers for other environmental pollutants, leading to their migration and spreading in ecosystems, causing toxicity. The combined effects of nanoplastics and cadmium (Cd) on freshwater carnivore fish are still poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the impacts of the combined exposure of nanoplastics and Cd on growth performance, oxidative stress, histopathology, and intestinal microbiota in juvenile Micropterus salmoides.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yupeng Zhang, Shuilian Yang, Jiale Yang, Zhenguo Wu, Hongen Liu, Zhaojun Nie, Jianhua Qu, Yisheng Hu, Yizhen Shao, Jianing Liu, Fengqin Liu, Dangling Hua
Summary: In this study, a novel perspective of hormesis was proposed to explain the temporal hormetic response of soil enzymes and microbes, as well as the variation of soil physicochemical properties. The hormetic response to exogenous Cd was highly generalizable with stimulation of soil enzymatic and microbial activities at a dosage of 0.5 mg•kg-1, but inhibition at higher dosages. However, the response disappeared after incubation for >10 days.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Minayeh Ghodrati, Gholamreza Zarrini, Morteza Kosari-Nasab, Ali Movafeghi
Summary: The study evaluated the biodegradation capability of Scenedesmus dimorphus for crude oil components, demonstrating better growth performance and activity at lower concentrations, making it an effective tool for removing oil from contaminated water sources.
CLEAN-SOIL AIR WATER
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Patricia Giampaoli, Armando Reis Tavares, Marisa Domingos
Summary: The study revealed that Aechmea fasciata and Tillandsia usneoides have different physiological responses in a polluted subtropical region characterized by seasonal climate. A. fasciata proved to be more efficient as a bioindicator bromeliad in this environment, showing higher adaptability to the environmental stressors.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Nahed A. EL-Wafai, Aya M. I. Farrag, Howaida M. Abdel-Basit, Mohamed I. Hegazy, Soha Talal Al-Goul, Mada F. Ashkan, Diana A. Al-Quwaie, Fatimah S. Alqahtani, Shimaa A. Amin, Mohamed N. Ismail, Abbas A. Yehia, Khaled A. El-Tarabily
Summary: In this study, Escherichia coli AY1 and Aspergillus oryzae were used to degrade natural rubber (NR) powder wastes. The biodegraded NR was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy, attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The results showed that the mixed microbial culture (E. coli AY1 + A. oryzae) had the highest weight loss (69%) of NR after 210 days of incubation. This research is important as it provides a method to transform NR waste into a valuable product with antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yoseop Lee, Deok-Seo Yoon, Young Hwan Lee, Jin Il Kwak, Youn-Joo An, Jae-Seong Lee, Jun Chul Park
Summary: The study revealed potential synergistic effects between microplastics and zinc, resulting in gender-specific impacts on Daphnia magna, with males showing greater sensitivity than females. Additionally, microplastics were found to act as vectors for metals in the aquatic environment, leading to increased toxicity.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Liu, Feng Wang, Xiao Chen, Jian Zhang, Baoyu Gao
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2015)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ying Liu, Feng Wang, Xiao Chen, Jian Zhang, Baoyu Gao
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Liu, Shi Chen, Jian Zhang, Baoyu Gao
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2015)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying Liu, Shi Chen, Jian Zhang, Xuewen Li, Baoyu Gao
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ying Liu, Shi Chen, Jian Zhang, Baoyu Gao
Article
Ecology
Ying Liu, Jian Zhang, Baoyu Gao
Article
Ecology
Ying Liu, Xiao Chen, Jian Zhang, Baoyu Gao
Article
Plant Sciences
Shikun Yu, Ying Liu, Jian Zhang, Baoyu Gao
JOURNAL OF PHYCOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Y. Shi, Y. Liu, J. Zhang, B. Gao
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Liu, Jian Zhang, Baoyu Gao
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mengwen Cui, Ying Liu, Jian Zhang
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sijia Xu, Ying Liu, Jian Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated the responses of cyanobacteria and eukaryotic microalgae to a mixture of antibiotics. The results showed that the antibiotics selectively stimulated the growth and photosynthetic activity of cyanobacteria, without disrupting the co-existing eukaryotic microalgae. The antibiotic exposure also led to an increase in the proportion of cyanobacteria and a decrease in the proportion of eukaryotic microalgae in the mixed-culture system, which may contribute to the formation of cyanobacterial blooms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youshuai Fang, Ying Liu, Jian Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated the responses of two non-toxic cyanobacterial species (Synechococcus sp. and Chroococcus sp.) exposed to two common antibiotics (sulfamethoxazole and ofloxacin). The results showed that antioxidant enzymes and carotenoid protein played important roles in antibiotic biodegradation in the respective cyanobacterial species. The cyanobacteria showed hor-metic responses and had good lipid deposition and antibiotic treatment performance, especially in Chroococcus sp. exposed to sulfamethoxazole.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuaitong Liu, Ying Liu, Yong Cai
Summary: Non-nitrogen-fixing cyanobacterium (Chroococcus sp.) has been found to effectively reduce soil nitrate contamination through assimilation of nitrate nutrient and promotion of soil denitrification. The polysaccharides released by Chroococcus sp. act as carbon sources for bacterial denitrification, reducing soil salinity and increasing the activities of denitrifying bacteria and nitrate reductase. The application of Chroococcus sp. also regulates soil microbial community, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria and enhancing soil fertility.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)