Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziwen Guo, Jiejie Yang, Kewei Li, Jiaxin Shi, Yulong Peng, Emmanuel Konadu Sarkodie, Bo Miao, Hongwei Liu, Xueduan Liu, Luhua Jiang
Summary: The pollution of arsenic and lead, mainly caused by the release from lead-zinc mines, has become increasingly serious. This study investigated the release characteristics of arsenic and lead from waste rocks under mine drainage and rainwater leaching conditions. The results showed that arsenic and lead were mainly associated with sulfide minerals in these waste rocks, and their release was positively correlated with the proportions of sulfide minerals. Mine drainage leaching significantly promoted the release of arsenic and lead from the waste rocks.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Payal Mazumder, Anirban Das, Meena Khwairakpam, Ajay S. Kalamdhad
Summary: The study investigates the Mobility Factor, Risk Assessment Code, and Potential Ecological Risk Index of non-carcinogenic heavy metals in coal mine waste contaminated soil and its remediation with organic waste amendment. The results show that enriching mine waste soil with 20% VWC (w/w) led to improved soil quality and reduced metal bioavailability, leachability, and speciation, making it a promising method for ameliorating coal mine waste contaminated soil and restoring the natural habitat.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Deok Hyun Moon, Agamemnon Koutsospyros
Summary: Stabilization is an effective remediation option for immobilizing lead in contaminated mine soil, with waste oyster shells and calcined oyster shells as the most effective stabilizing agents. Natural starfish and spent-coffee-grounds-derived biochar require higher dosages to meet regulatory limits. The effectiveness of lead immobilization increases in the order SCGB < NSF < WOS < COS, and is strongly associated with pozzolanic reaction products.
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Environmental Sciences
Jonathan D. Judy, Jennifer Sarchapone, Caleb Gravesen, Ganga Hettiarachchi, Caroline Buchanan, Derek LaMontagne, Julio Pachon
Summary: This study found that a variety of inexpensive and accessible soil nutrient test methods correlate with bioaccessible Pb at a specific site, regardless of whether Pb-immobilizing amendments have been used.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Julie A. Besedin, Leadin S. Khudur, Pacian Netherway, Andrew S. Ball
Summary: Arsenic-contaminated gold mine waste is a global problem with significant risks to the ecosystem and community. Research is focusing on environmentally sustainable techniques, such as phytoremediation and soil amendments, to address this issue. Currently, fern species are commonly used for phytoremediation, but there is a need to identify native plants compatible with arid climates. Assessing the efficacy of soil amendments is crucial due to the toxicity of arsenic to plants.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Zifan Wang, Chunyu Liu, Guang Fang, Peng Lin, Kunfeng Li, Lili Li, Kai Xu
Summary: The study successfully reduced the volume of waste and enhanced the durability of lead borate glass by converting lead-boron polyethylene into glass through thermal treatment. The addition of silica further improved the durability of the glass structure, as confirmed by glass structure analysis.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yingying Zuo, Ying Li, Hu Chen, Gang Ran, Xiuming Liu
Summary: This study aimed to understand the characteristics of soil heavy metal pollution in lead-zinc mines in karst areas and the response of composite pollution induced by Pb, Zn, Cd, and As to soil microorganisms. Soil samples were collected from the lead-zinc mining area in Puding County, Guizhou Province, China. The results revealed that the heavy metal pollution in the mining area significantly affected the bacterial community structures and functions. These findings can be used as a basis for microbial remediation of heavy metal-contaminated farmland in mining areas.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Noren, Karin Karlfeldt Fedje, Ann-Margret Stromvall, Sebastien Rauch, Yvonne Andersson-Skold
Summary: High levels of metals and toxic compound TBT are often found in sediments near shipping areas. This study investigated enhanced leaching as a treatment method for TBT and metal contaminated marine sediments, with ultra-clean water proving to be the most effective leaching agent for TBT removal. However, none of the investigated leaching agents are sufficiently effective for the removal of both metals and organic tin compounds.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Shengqiao Long, Hui Tong, Xuxiang Zhang, Shuyu Jia, Manjia Chen, Chengshuai Liu
Summary: This study reveals the impact of heavy metal pollution resulting from e-waste recycling activities on the microbial communities and Heavy Metal Resistance Genes (HMRGs) in recycling areas. The findings demonstrate changes in microbial phyla abundance with increasing contaminant levels, indicating adaptive mechanisms of microorganisms to heavy metal-contaminated conditions. The concentration of mercury showed significant correlation with microbial community composition and species distribution.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yugo Kato, Satoshi Kimura, Toshihiro Kogure, Michio Suzuki
Summary: This study discovered a bacterium (strain KKY-29) that can synthesize metal nanoparticles from solution, and can also synthesize metal nanoparticles in various metal salt solutions. It is believed that this study will contribute to the development of biotechnology for lead recovery.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juan Carlos Fernandez-Caliani, Inmaculada Giraldez, Sandra Fernandez-Landero, Cinta Barba-Brioso, Emilio Morales
Summary: The study showed that a single application of marble waste sludge (MWS) effectively reduced soil acidity and the migration of potentially hazardous trace elements (PHE), improving soil health and promoting plant growth. The treatment not only diluted pollutants but also shifted the distribution of trace elements, limiting their potential environmental significance.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Arpassorn Threepanich, Pornsawai Praipipat
Summary: Lead removal is crucial due to its toxic effects on aquatic organisms and human health. Lemon peel-doped iron (III) oxide-hydroxide materials showed high lead removal efficiencies, with LPFB demonstrating the highest potential for lead adsorption at 100%. The adsorption kinetics of all materials followed a Pseudo-second order model, indicating the effectiveness of the doping metal oxide in improving material efficiencies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
X. Vecino, M. Reig, J. Lopez, C. Valderrama, J. L. Cortina
Summary: This study proposed an integration of selective precipitation and ion-exchange processes for the separation and recovery of valuable transition metal ions such as copper and zinc from acid mine waters. The experimental results showed high removal efficiency and extraction performance for both metals.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yazhou Wang, Renhao Tan, Li Zhou, Jie Lian, Xudong Wu, Rong He, Fan Yang, Xinsheng He, Wenkun Zhu
Summary: This study found that using Morchella mycelium to remediate lead-contaminated soil is more efficient than using hyperaccumulating plants. Mycelium can reduce lead content in plants and increase dry biomass, enhance enzyme activities in soil, and reduce the bioavailability of lead. Additionally, mycelium immobilizes lead by forming salt crystals through extracellular secretions, effectively fixing lead in the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yanfeng Shi, Yufei Zang, Huanhuan Yang, Xu Zhang, Jinmiao Shi, Jie Zhang, Bing Liu
Summary: Mining activities generate large amounts of mine tailings containing high concentrations of heavy metal pollutants, which can cause serious harm to soil ecosystems and human health. Phytoremediation is an effective restoration method, but the harsh conditions in tailing soil make plant survival difficult. Biochar can enhance phytoremediation by improving soil properties and future research directions are discussed in this review.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ines Garcia-Lodeiro, Shane Donatello, Ana Fernandez-Jimenez, Angel Palomo
Article
Environmental Sciences
Le Fang, Jiang-shan Li, Ming Zhi Guo, C. R. Cheeseman, Daniel C. W. Tsang, Shane Donatello, Chi Sun Poon
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. Kuenzel, T. P. Neville, S. Donatello, L. Vandeperre, A. R. Boccaccini, C. R. Cheeseman
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2013)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shane Donatello, Angel Palomo, Ana Fernandez-Jimenez
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2013)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shane Donatello, Carsten Kuenzel, Angel Palomo, Ana Fernandez-Jimenez
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2014)
Article
Energy & Fuels
J. Olmeda, M. I. Sanchez de Rojas, M. Frias, S. Donatello, C. R. Cheeseman
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nuria Husillos Rodriguez, Sagrario Martinez-Ramirez, Maria Teresa Blanco-Varela, Shane Donatello, Manel Guillem, Joan Puig, Carla Fos, Enric Larrotcha, Josep Flores
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2013)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shane Donatello, Ana Fernandez-Jimenez, Angel Palomo
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2012)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shane Donatello, Ana Fernandez-Jimenez, Angel Palomo
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2013)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shane Donatello, Olga Maltseva, Ana Fernandez-Jimenez, Angel Palomo
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2014)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Shane Donatello, Christopher R. Cheeseman
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shane Donatello, Mauro Cordella, Renata Kaps, Malgorzata Kowalska, Oliver Wolf
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Domagoj Nakic, Drazen Vouk, Shane Donatello, Aleksandra Anic Vucinic
ENGINEERING REVIEW
(2017)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Mechanical
S. Donatello, I. Garcia-Lodeiro, A. Fernandez-Jimenez, A. Palomo
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON MATERIALS & STRUCTURAL STABILITY
(2014)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Mechanical
Ana Fernandez-Jimenez, Ines Garcia-Lodeiro, Shane Donatello, Olga Maltseva, Angel Palomo
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON MATERIALS & STRUCTURAL STABILITY
(2014)
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)
