Article
Environmental Sciences
Ke Liu, Shugui Hou, Shuangye Wu, Wangbin Zhang, Xiang Zou, Jinhai Yu, Jing Song, Xuechun Sun, Renhui Huang, Hongxi Pang, Jiajia Wang
Summary: The study found that the concentrations of heavy metals in Dome A in Antarctica were influenced by human activities, mainly from Australia and South America. By analyzing the relationship between trace element fluxes and sea ice concentration, sea surface temperature, and air temperature, it was revealed that the deposition and transport of atmospheric aerosols at Dome A were influenced by circum-Antarctic atmospheric circulations.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Israel Godwin Nwovu, Ike Oluka, Omaka N. Omaka, Obinna A. Oje
Summary: The establishment of quarries in Ebonyi state of Nigeria to generate internal revenue has led to the need to determine the risk associated with heavy metal burden. The study found that the metal concentrations in the quarrying environments were within safe levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Youping Shou, Junjie Zhao, Yuxin Zhu, Jianzhe Qiao, Zhangfeng Shen, Wei Zhang, Ning Han, Avelino Nunez-Delgado
Summary: This study evaluated the potential health and ecological risks of heavy metal pollution in surface waters and sediments in Tianjin Nangang Industrial Zone, China. The results showed that heavy metal concentrations decreased over time, with arsenic posing the main carcinogenic risk to the environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Albert Maxhuni, Pranvera Lazo, Liridon Berisha
Summary: The assessment of heavy metal soil pollution in Kosovo is incomplete. The research aims to evaluate the level and spatial distribution of heavy metals and biogenic elements in soil samples throughout the country. The concentrations of lead, cadmium, copper, and nickel exceeded the maximum thresholds set by the EU directive in some sampling locations.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
T. F. Ediagbonya, S. Ajayi
Summary: This study examined the contamination level of elements in soil through enrichment factor and contamination factor/pollution index, identifying high concentrations of elements like iron, manganese, and zinc. The overall risk index in all locations was found to be above the edge.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Marija Petrovic, Zeljka Fiket
Summary: Coal combustion is a major source of global electricity, but it also generates a significant amount of coal ash residues. This article reviews the environmental damage caused by coal ash and discusses three commonly used risk assessment methodologies: leaching assessment, groundwater assessment, and toxicity testing. It also emphasizes the need for sustainable and selective methods for recovery of critical elements from coal ash.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Lunde Hermansson, Ida-Maja Hassellov, Jukka-Pekka Jalkanen, Erik Ytreberg
Summary: Marine environmental risk assessments often overlook the cumulative risk from multiple pollutants and sources. This study used the STEAM and MAMPEC models to estimate contaminant loads and predict environmental concentrations of metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in four ports. The results showed that three out of four ports were found to have unacceptable risk levels, highlighting the importance of considering multiple contaminant sources when assessing shipping-related environmental risks.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Szymon Lucjan Rozanski, Jose Matias Penas Castejon, Donald G. McGahan
Summary: This study assessed the oral bioaccessibility and human health risk of metal(loid)s in potentially polluted urban topsoils, finding relatively low levels of pollution. However, soil pica behavior may lead to non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks, especially for children with lapses of adult supervision.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jing-yu Peng, Shuai Zhang, Yingyu Han, Bate Bate, Han Ke, Yunmin Chen
Summary: Rapid urbanization in China has triggered large-scale factory relocation, resulting in severe environmental and health risks caused by contaminated legacies. This study comprehensively assesses the pollution and health risks of industrial legacies in China, providing insights for better risk management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Hala E. Ghannam
Summary: The study found that levels of Fe, Pb, and Mn in the water of the Nile River in the Cairo region exceeded the allowed limits, while Cu and Zn levels were within limits. In fish muscle, Fe and Cu levels were within permissible limits, but Mn, Zn, and Pb exceeded the limits. The study also highlighted the importance of monitoring heavy metal concentrations in aquatic ecosystems and the potential health risks posed by certain metals like Pb to habitual fish eaters.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Belaid Fatmi, Abdelkrim Hazzab, Abdellah Ghenaim, Asmaa Rahmani
Summary: This study provides an updated analysis of urban pollution in the Saida city watershed, focusing on the presence of heavy metals and organic pollution in urban drainage sediments. The results show that rainfall events and sediment sampling periods have an influence on pollution generation and regeneration processes. Pollution indices and factors are used to assess the degree of pollution in the study area, and the results indicate significant pollution of the investigated sediments. Furthermore, the sediments possess a high to severe potential ecological risk rating.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Junjie Ba, Fufang Gao, Cong Peng, Jun Li
Summary: The main factors causing the increase in nitrate in Huixian Wetland were investigated using N-15-(NO3) and O-18-(NO3) analysis. The main sources of nitrate were found to be domestic sewage and animal feces, chemical fertilizer, and soil. The concentrations of heavy metals followed the order of Mn > Al > Cr > Zn > As > Pb > Cu > Fe > Cd > Hg. Health risk assessment revealed that the drinking water from Well and Blue Hole posed cancer risks to children, and the chromium concentrations in all four waters exceeded the recommended standards.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sina Shahabi-Ghahfarokhi, Sarah Josefsson, Anna Apler, Karsten Kalbitz, Mats astrom, Marcelo Ketzer
Summary: The study reveals that Baltic Sea sediments record significant loads of Cd, Zn, and Pb, influenced by redox conditions. Concentrations of these metals increased from the early 19th century to the 1970s, then decreased, but are still above pre-industrial levels. Pre-industrial Cd, Zn, and Pb concentrations were higher than those suggested by the Swedish EPA. The reduction in pollution of these metals since the 1980s highlights the importance of environmental governance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bhanu Pratap Singh, Moharana Choudhury, Palas Samanta, Monu Gaur, Maniram Kumar
Summary: The study focused on heavy metal distribution patterns and ecological risk assessment in sediment samples from the Hindon River in Muzaffarnagar Region, India. Results showed high concentrations of Zn, Pb, Cu, Ni, and Cd, with Atali A exhibiting the highest pollution levels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sawaeng Kawichai, Tippawan Prapamontol, Teetawat Santijitpakdee, Susira Bootdee
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of heavy metals in the surface sediments of the Mae Chaem River in Thailand. The levels of heavy metals exceeded the standard levels in Thailand, with the primary sources of contamination being residential settlements and agricultural areas. The study also assessed the risk of exposure to heavy-metalbound sediments for children and adults, finding that the risk was low overall but highest for As and Cr in terms of children's exposure.
Article
Agronomy
Maria Isabella Sifola, Eugenio Cozzolino, Ida Di Mola, Lucia Ottaiano, Luisa del Piano, Mauro Mori
Summary: This study investigated the effects of compost made from organic fraction municipal solid waste (OFMSW) in combination with mineral nitrogen (N) fertilization on the yield and quality of tobacco plants. The results showed that regardless of the form of applied N, the tobacco plants positively responded to the increased available nitrogen. The compost treatments, especially when combined with mineral fertilizer, yielded comparable or sometimes better results than full mineral fertilization.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francesco Esposito, Jonathan Squillante, Agata Nolasco, Paolo Montuori, Pasquale Giuseppe Macri, Teresa Cirillo
Summary: Acrylamide (AA) is a neurotoxic, genotoxic, and carcinogenic compound developed during heating at high temperatures. Foods such as potatoes, biscuits, bread and coffee are the main foodstuffs containing AA. Cigarette smoke may be a significant additional source of exposure. The study aimed to evaluate the AA content in conventional cigarettes (CC) and heated tobacco products (HTP) and its resulting exposure through their use. Overall, the results confirmed that CC are a significant source of AA, and its levels were five times higher than in HTP.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marcello Scivicco, Agata Nolasco, Luigi Esposito, Andrea Ariano, Jonathan Squillante, Francesco Esposito, Teresa Cirillo, Lorella Severino
Summary: The Covid-19 lockdown resulted in reduced pollution emissions and had a significant impact on the occurrence of heavy metals in the environment, as assessed through biomonitoring using bees and bee products. The levels of heavy metals were found to be lower during the lockdown period compared to the times after restrictions were lifted. The study highlights the reliability of Apis mellifera and other bee products as alternative tools for assessing environmental pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Agata Nolasco, Jonathan Squillante, Salvatore Velotto, Giovanni D'Auria, Pasquale Ferranti, Gianfranco Mamone, Maria Emanuela Errico, Roberto Avolio, Rachele Castaldo, Teresa Cirillo, Francesco Esposito
Summary: This study characterizes coffee silverskin and finds that it has a high nutritional profile, low levels of contaminants, and potential applications in the food and healthcare industries. It also explores the morphological and structural properties of coffee silverskin, revealing its potential as a filler for biocomposite materials.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Agata Nolasco, Jonathan Squillante, Francesco Esposito, Salvatore Velotto, Raffaele Romano, Maria Aponte, Antonella Giarra, Maria Toscanesi, Emma Montella, Teresa Cirillo
Summary: The coffee supply chain generates a large amount of waste, including coffee silverskin (CS), which has potential as a food ingredient. This study assessed the presence of contaminants in CS and the associated risks. The results showed that CS had a low presence of contaminants and did not pose a risk for consumption. This supports the safe use of CS in functional foods.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonathan Squillante, Marcello Scivicco, Andrea Ariano, Agata Nolasco, Francesco Esposito, Nunzio Antonio Cacciola, Lorella Severino, Teresa Cirillo
Summary: This study aimed to measure the content of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in fish gills and muscles, determine the dietary exposure to PAEs through fish consumption, and provide a preliminary insight into microplastics (MPs) pollution in the Campania coast of Italy. The analysis was conducted using solid-phase extraction (SPE), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) microscopy. The results showed higher bioaccumulation of PAEs in Mullus barbatus, higher concentration in gills than muscles, and the presence of MPs in gill samples of Mugil cephalus. The study also revealed a low carcinogenic risk from fish consumption, with a potential risk for cancer development in toddlers. Overall, this study sheds light on PAEs pollution in the Tyrrhenian Sea, the distribution of PAEs in fish, and the potential risk to consumers, while also providing data on MPs pollution for future studies.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ida Di Mola, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Lucia Ottaiano, Eugenio Cozzolino, Christophe El-Nakhel, Youssef Rouphael, Mauro Mori
Summary: The results of this study provide valuable insights into the response of Diplotaxis tenuifolia L. plants to salinity stress and biostimulant application. The findings highlight the importance of considering growing conditions and cropping periods when applying biostimulants under salinity stress. The effect of biostimulants on antioxidant activity, bioactive compounds, mineral profile, and nitrate content depends on the combination of factors.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Raffaele Romano, Fabiana Pizzolongo, Lucia De Luca, Eugenio Cozzolino, Massimo Rippa, Lucia Ottaiano, Pasquale Mormile, Mauro Mori, Ida Di Mola
Summary: This study investigated the effect of UV-B radiation and greenhouse cover films on the nutritional content and bioactivity of wild rocket leaves. The findings showed that exposure to UV-B radiation for 45 seconds increased the levels of chlorophyll, carotenoids, phenolic compounds, ascorbic acid, and antioxidant activity in the leaves. Significant increases were observed when the plants were grown under a specific greenhouse cover film (Film C), which had a tailored UV-B transmission dose.
Article
Plant Sciences
Eugenio Cozzolino, Ida Di Mola, Lucia Ottaiano, Maurizio Bilotto, Milena Petriccione, Elvira Ferrara, Mauro Mori, Luigi Morra
Summary: In this preliminary study, a biodegradable film based on Mater-Bi-(R) (MB) was compared with low-density polyethylene (LDPE) to assess their effects on the yield and quality traits of muskmelon. The results showed that the MB film improved fruit yield and increased the content of total soluble solids, polyphenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity compared with LDPE films. Therefore, Mater-Bi(R) based biodegradable mulching film is a potentially valid alternative to traditional LDPE.
Article
Plant Sciences
Antonio Giandonato Caporale, Roberta Paradiso, Greta Liuzzi, Nafiou Arouna, Stefania De Pascale, Paola Adamo
Summary: Higher plants are important for human survival in Space as they can regenerate resources and produce fresh food. However, developing a fertile substrate using extra-terrestrial soils remains a challenge. In this study, we evaluated the adaptability of soybean cultivar 'Pr91M10' to three substrates, including a Mars regolith simulant alone and mixed with blond sphagnum peat. The results showed that the addition of peat improved the germination rate and had a positive effect on plant growth when directly sown on the regolith mixture.
Article
Agronomy
Roberta Paradiso, Ida Di Mola, Eugenio Cozzolino, Lucia Ottaiano, Christophe El-Nakhel, Youssef Rouphael, Mauro Mori
Summary: The quality of greenhouse wild rocket is influenced by light environment and nitrogen fertilization. The effects of two cover materials (a diffuse light film and a traditional clear film) and three nitrogen regimes, in combination with a biostimulant, on the nutrient composition and antioxidant properties of rocket plants were investigated. The results showed that the leaf concentration of minerals was higher under the diffuse light film, and nitrogen supply and biostimulant enhanced mineral uptake. The diffuse light film had higher hydrophilic antioxidant activity in some harvests, while nitrogen fertilization reduced phenols and ascorbic acid content.
Article
Agronomy
Ida Di Mola, Lucia Ottaiano, Eugenio Cozzolino, Roberta Marra, Stefania Vitale, Angela Pironti, Nunzio Fiorentino, Mauro Mori
Summary: Tomato is an important source of bioactive compounds with global cultivation. Sustainable management of its cultivation inputs is necessary for high-quality and environmentally friendly production. Biostimulant treatments and biodegradable mulch have shown positive effects on yield and quality traits in processing tomato. Microbial biostimulants based on A. nodosum extract and T. afroharzianum can increase yield and enhance quality traits. Biodegradable mulch, especially MaterBi(R), can improve agronomic performance in tomato.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Salvatore Velotto, Jonathan Squillante, Agata Nolasco, Raffaele Romano, Teresa Cirillo, Francesco Esposito
Summary: This study evaluated the concentration of DEHP and DBP in coffee powder and beverages, and assessed their migration from different packaging and machines. The results showed higher levels of DEHP in coffee beverages extracted by a professional machine than in coffee powder. However, the levels of PAEs did not exceed the specific migration limits, and exposure to PAEs from coffee beverages was low, indicating that coffee can be considered a safe beverage in terms of PAE exposure.
Article
Horticulture
Christophe El-Nakhel, Spyridon A. Petropoulos, Ida Di Mola, Lucia Ottaiano, Eugenio Cozzolino, Youssef Rouphael, Mauro Mori
Summary: Nowadays, biostimulant application is a sustainable practice with which to reduce inputs while maintaining crop yield and quality. Furthermore, the successive harvesting technique is also adopted to increase overall yield and reduce production costs in leafy vegetables.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Lucrezia Borriello, Marcello Scivicco, Nunzio Antonio Cacciola, Francesco Esposito, Lorella Severino, Teresa Cirillo
Summary: Plastic production has grown rapidly, leading to the formation of microplastics. These microplastics are bioavailable to many organisms and can reach humans through the food chain. In addition to the risks from ingesting microplastics themselves, there are also risks associated with the substances they carry and the additives added to plastics. Bioaccumulation and biomagnification can cause cumulative exposure effects for organisms at the top of the food chain and humans. The potential adverse effects of this emerging contaminant are still unclear.
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)