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Rationally construction of 2D & 3D material on h-BN @ SnO2/TiO2 micro-sphere enables for photocatalytic debasement of textile cloth dyes in waste water treatment Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 A. Vasantham, K. ThanigaiMani, R. Sudhakaran, S. Mohan, Natarajan Arumugam, Abdulrahman I. Almansour, Karthikeyan perumal
Affordable and swiftly available h-BN@SnO/TiO photocatalysts are being developed through an easy hydrothermally approach was used urea as boric acid precursors. With their constructed photo catalysts, the effect of h-BN@SnO/TiO has been investigated under the assessment of Adsorption agents utilizing X-ray diffraction pattern (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy, Energy dispersive spectroscopic analysis
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Vegetable and fruit wastes: Valuable source for organic fertilizer for effective growth of short-term crops: Solanum lycopersicum and Capsicum annum Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 R. Kavitha, Rajesh Dhanraj, Vijayakumar Natesan, Ying Ma, Sami Al Obaid, Mathiyazhagan Narayanan
Agriculture plays a vital role in the food security and economies of Asian countries. Annually, numerous metric tons of vegetable and fruit wastes are disposed of. This research aimed to convert the food wastes encompassing the vegetable and fruit wastes into solid and liquid organic fertilizer and to evaluate their influence on the growth (germination, phytochemicals, and biomolecules) of and . ,
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Metagenome reveals the possible mechanism that microbial strains promote methanogenesis during anaerobic digestion of food waste Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Panpan Hu, Mengyao Xiao, Na Wang, Siying Zhang, Jingjing Shi, Jiping Shi, Tao Tang, Li Liu
For better understanding the mechanism of microbial strains promoting methane production, four strains A5, B1, C2 and E1 were inoculated into anaerobic digestion systems. After bioaugmentation, the cumulative methane production of A5, B1, C2 and E1 groups elevated by 11.68%, 8.20%, 18.21% and 15.67% compared to CK group, respectively. The metagenomic analysis revealed that the species diversity and
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Nanobubble water promotes anaerobic digestion of high-solids cattle manure under mesophilic and thermophilic conditions Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Qingfang Zhang, Ruoyu Wu, Ziying Xu, Yutong Feng, Cheng Peng, Hailong Shi, Yuqian Zhang, Linhai Yang, Dan Luo, Peng Dong, Wenqi Gao, Tianfeng Wang
The gradual increase in cattle farming has led to a huge production of cattle manure (CM), but the conventional treatment methods are less efficient. In this study, the treatment method of anaerobic digestion (AD) of high-solids CM by combining nanobubble water (NBW) with different gases was proposed to present a new idea for the reduction, harmlessness, and resourcefulness of CM. It was found that
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Green manuring reduces cadmium accumulation in rice: Roles of iron plaque and dissolved organic matter Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Jiancheng Xie, Qianyu Fan, Ting Liang, Hai Liang, Hui Wang, Zhaogui Gui, Ji Wu, Songjuan Gao, Weidong Cao
In southern China, winter green manure is widely used in rice cropping systems for improving grain yields and soil fertility. Cd pollution has recently been reported in some of these paddy fields. Research on the in-depth understanding of how green manuring affects Cd absorption in rice is limited. This study aimed to investigate the impacts of different green manures, including single plantation and
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Hydrogel immobilized bacteria@MOFs composite towards Bisphenol A degradation and the interconnection mechanism elucidation Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Siyu Hou, Zhaoqiong Chen, Xiaoming Luo, Ming Zhang, Ping Yang
Bisphenol A (BPA) degradation efficiency by bacteria or by metal-organic-frameworks (MOFs) catalyzed persulfate (PMS) oxidation have been studied intensively. However, their synergistic effect on BPA degradation was less reported. In this study, we combined previously synthesized CNT-hemin/Mn-MOF with an BPA degrading bacteria SQ-2 to form a composite (SQ-2@MOFs). CNT-hemin/Mn-MOF in the composite
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The impact of microbial community structure changes on the migration and release of typical heavy metal (loid)s during the revegetation process of mercury-thallium mining waste slag Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Xingying Li, Yonggui Wu, Kaizhi Yang, Mei Zhu, Jichang Wen
The effect of changes in microbial community structure on the migration and release of toxic heavy metal (loid)s is often ignored in ecological restoration. Here, we investigated a multi-metal (mercury and thallium, Tl) mine waste slag. With particular focus on its strong acidity, poor nutrition, and high toxicity pollution characteristics, we added fish manure and carbonate to the slag as environmental-friendly
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Microbial diversity and keystone species drive soil nutrient cycling and multifunctionality following mangrove restoration Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Minjie Hu, Jordi Sardans, Dongyao Sun, Ruibing Yan, Hui Wu, Ranxu Ni, Josep Peñuelas
Vegetation restoration exerts transformative effects on nutrient cycling, microbial communities, and ecosystem functions. While extensive research has been conducted on the significance of mangroves and their restoration efforts, the effectiveness of mangrove restoration in enhancing soil multifunctionality in degraded coastal wetlands remains unclear. Herein, we carried out a field experiment to explore
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Trend of PFAS concentrations and prediction of potential risks in Taihu Lake of China by AQUATOX Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Kaiyuan Ma, Yueshu Lu, Ying Zhang, Yanfeng Zhang
and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are recognized as emerging environmental pollutants due to their high persistence and toxicities to humans and animals. Understanding the temporal trend of PFAS in the environment is important for their pollution control and making appropriate policies. Many studies have reported the PFAS concentrations in Taihu Lake, the third largest lake in China, while their
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The power of attention: Government climate-risk attention and agricultural-land carbon emissions Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Minghao Chen, Hongyu Xiao, He Zhao, Lina Liu
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Insights into the biogeochemical transformation, environmental impacts and biochar-based soil decontamination of antimony Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Rabia Safeer, Guijian Liu, Balal Yousaf, Aniqa Ashraf, Muhammad Irtaza Sajjad Haider, Ayesha Imtiyaz Cheema, Samra Ijaz, Audil Rashid, Anila Sikandar, Krzysztof Pikon
Every year, a significant amount of antimony (Sb) enters the environment from natural and anthropogenic sources like mining, smelting, industrial operations, ore processing, vehicle emissions, shooting activities, and coal power plants. Humans, plants, animals, and aquatic life are heavily exposed to hazardous Sb or antimonide by either direct consumption or indirect exposure to Sb in the environment
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Micro-environmental personal radio-frequency electromagnetic field exposures in Melbourne: A longitudinal trend analysis Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Chhavi R. Bhatt, Stuart Henderson, Masoumeh Sanagou, Chris Brzozek, Arno Thielens, Geza Benke, Sarah Loughran
A knowledge gap exists regarding longitudinal assessment of personal radio-frequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposures globally. It is unclear how the change in telecommunication technology over the years translates to change in RF-EMF exposure. This study aims to evaluate longitudinal trends of micro-environmental personal RF-EMF exposures in Australia. The study utilised baseline (2015-16)
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To the Editor-environmental research this letter is a critique of the paper by Roggli et al. ( regarding chronological trends of the fiber burden in mesothelioma cases. Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Arthur L. Frank
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The potential effects of N-Acyl homoserine lactones on aerobic sludge granulation during phenolic wastewater treatment Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Shasha Liu, Qinghong Wang, Jiahao Liang, Jin Li, Zhiguo Shao, Yehua Han, Muhammad Arslan, Mohamed Gamal El-Din, Zhuoyu Li, Chunmao Chen
The formation of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) is relatively difficult during the treatment of refractory wastewater, which generally shows small granular sizes and poor stability. The formation of AGS is regulated by N-Acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs)-mediated quorum sensing (QS). However, the potential role of AHLs in AGS formation under the toxic stress of refractory pollutants and the heterogeneity
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The CoO-doped carbon nanotubes enhance electronic performance and effectively activate persulfate for the degradation of sulfafurazole Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Qingsong Liu, Bin Zhou, Caihong Zheng, Dong Wang, Yao Ge, Shengqiong Fang
In recent studies, carbon nanotube (CNTs) materials and their composites have demonstrated remarkable catalytic activity in the activation of persulfate (PS), facilitating the efficient degradation of organic pollutants. In this study, a novel Co loaded carbon nanotubes (CoO@CNT) catalyst was prepared to promote PDS activation for the degradation of sulfafurazole (SIZ). Experimental results, the CNT
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Defective nitrogen doped carbon material derived from nano-ZIF-8 for enhanced in-situ H2O2 generation and tetracycline hydrochloride degradation in electro-Fenton system Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Xuan Luo, Ruiying Zhu, Li Zhao, Xiaobo Gong, Lingrui Zhang, Lu Fan, Yong Liu
Tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) accumulates in large quantities in the water environment, causing a serious threat to human health and ecological environment safety. This research focused on developing cost-effective catalysts with high 2e-selectivity for electro-Fenton (EF) technology, a green pollution treatment method. Defective nitrogen-doped porous carbon (d-NPC) was prepared using the metal-organic
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Enhancing the efficient degradation of BPS using the BPNS-CdS composite catalyst under visible light Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Xiaolong Rong, Ying Han, Hao Dai, Haixia Jiang, Yingang Xue
Black phosphorus nanosheets (BPNS), a novel two-dimensional nanomaterial, find extensive applications in the field of photocatalysis. With the prohibition of bisphenol A (BPA), the utilization of bisphenol S (BPS), which is more resistant to degradation than BPA, has been steadily increasing. In this study, few-layer BPNS was prepared using an improved liquid-phase exfoliation method, showcasing its
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Facile synthesis of lignin-based Fe-MOF for fast adsorption of methyl orange Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Chao Wang, Xuezhen Feng, Yabing Tian, Xujuan Huang, Shibin Shang, He Liu, Zhanqian Song, Haibo Zhang
To rapidly remove dyes from wastewater, iron-based metal–organic frameworks modified with phenolated lignin (NH-MIL@L) were prepared by a one-step hydrothermal method. Analyses of the chemical structure and adsorption mechanism of the NH-MIL@L proved the successful introduction of lignin and the enhancement of its adsorption sites. Compared with NH-MIL-101-Fe without phenolated lignin, the modification
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Different “nongrain” activities affect the accumulation of heavy metals and their source-oriented health risks on cultivated lands Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Xufeng Fei, Zhaohan Lou, Meiling Sheng, Xiaonan Lv, Zhouqiao Ren, Rui Xiao
“Nongrain” production on cultivated land is one of the primary environmental issues in China. Different “nongrain” activities may introduce different pollution sources to the local environment, leading to variations in heavy metal contents in soil, which can profoundly impact national food security. In this study, three typical “nongrain” regions (Nanxun (NX), Xiaoshan (XS) and Lin'an (LA)) with intensive
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Microecological characteristics of water bodies/sediments and microbial remediation strategies after 50 years of pollution exposure in ammunition destruction sites in China Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Xu Yang, Mao-ling Yin, Zheng-lai Huan, Yong-bing Zhu, San-ping Zhao, Hai-ling XI
The effects of long-term ammunition pollution on microecological characteristics were analyzed to formulate microbial remediation strategies. Specifically, the response of enzyme systems, N/O stable isotopes, ion networks, and microbial community structure/function levels were analyzed in long-term (50 years) ammunition-contaminated water/sediments from a contamination site, and a compound bacterial
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Corrigendum to “Health effects of railway-induced vibration combined with railway noise – A systematic review with exposure-effect curves” [Environ. Res. 233 (2023) 116480] Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Andreas Seidler, Melanie Schubert, Yasmin Mehrjerdian, Klaus Krapf, Christian Popp, Irene van Kamp, Mikael Ögren, Janice Hegewald
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The hidden threat of heavy metal leaching in urban runoff: Investigating the long-term consequences of land use changes on human health risk exposure Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Shahrokh Soltaninia, Zahra Ahmadi, Mehrtash Eskandaripour, Sara Ahmadi, Saeid Eslamian
This study evaluated the potential effects of long-term land use and climate change on the quality of surface runoff and the health risks associated with it. The land use change projection 2030 was derived from the main changes in land use from 2009 to 2019, and rainfall data was obtained from the Long Ashton Research Station Weather Generator (LARS-WG) model. The Long-Term Hydrological Impact Assessment
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Effect of sludge humic acid-derived nano-biochars on anaerobic degradation of sulfamethoxazole by Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Peiwen Li, Qiansheng Li, Hong Lu, Ze Fu, Jiti Zhou, Chenghao Sun, Xuehai Wang
Some nano-biochars (nano-BCs) as electron mediators could enter into cells to directly promote intracellular electron transfer and cell activities. However, little information was available on the effect of nano-BCs on SMX degradation. In this study, nano-BCs were prepared using sludge-derived humic acid (SHA) and their effects on SMX degradation by MR-1 were investigated. Results showed that nano-BCs
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The neighourhood obesogenic built environment characteristics (OBCT) index: Practice versus theory Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Thao Minh Lam, Nicolette R. den Braver, Haykanush Ohanyan, Alfred J. Wagtendonk, Ilonca Vaartjes, Joline WJ. Beulens, Jeroen Lakerveld
Obesity is a key risk factor for major chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. To extensively characterise the obesogenic built environment, we recently developed a novel Obesogenic Built environment CharacterisTics (OBCT) index, consisting of 17 components that capture both food and physical activity (PA) environments. We aimed to assess the association between the OBCT
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Optimizing refuse-derived fuel production from scheduled wastes through Aspen plus simulation: Perspective in the context of climate change Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Muhammad Afiq Zubir, Hesam Kamyab, Yasser Vasseghian, Haslenda Hashim, Ong Mei Zhi, Sameer Rajaratnam Abdullah, Mohammad Yusuf, Balasubramaniam Kapran, Afif Hamidi Kori, Noor Shawal Nasri, Hien Y. Hoang
This study aims to improve the quality of fuel with high calorific value namely Sfuel – a commercial high-quality refuse-derived fuel (RDF) from hazardous waste via modifying the process design and operating parameters of thermal conversion process. The study analyses key parameters of RDF quality, such as calorific value and heavy metal content, before and after process modifications based on the
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Heat and mass transfer simulation of the microwave-assisted toluene desorption for activated carbons regeneration Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Junfeng Li, Wei Zhou, Xiaoxiao Meng, Yanlin Su, Yang Zhao, Wenshuang Zhang, Liang Xie, Jihui Gao, Fei Sun, Pengxiang Wang, Guangbo Zhao
The low cost and high efficiency of microwave-assisted regeneration render it a viable alternative to conventional regeneration methods. To enhance the regeneration performance, we developed a coupled electromagnetic, heat, and mass transfer model to investigate the heat and mass transfer mechanisms of activated carbon during microwave-assisted regeneration. Simulation results demonstrated that the
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Efficient biogenesis of calcium oxide nanoparticles using the extract of Eleusine coracana seeds and their application against multidrug-resistant ocular bacterial pathogens Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Sandhanasamy Devanesan, Heber A. David, Amirtham J. Ranjitsingh, Tariq Alzahim, Robert Selvam, Mohamad S. AlSalhi
Visual impairment due to corneal keratitis-causing bacteria is becoming a matter of health concern. The bacterial colonization and their resistance to multiple drugs need imperative attention. To overcome the issue of alternative remedial therapeutic agents, particularly for topical application, a study was carried out to synthesize calcium oxide nanoparticles (CaO NPs) using the biomaterial seed aqueous
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Isotopic insights and integrated analysis for heavy metal levels, ecological risks, and source apportionment in river sediments of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Na Cai, Xueping Wang, Haixia Zhu, Yan Hu, Xiying Zhang, Lingqing Wang
The research was carried out to examine the pollution characteristics, ecological risk, and origins of seven heavy metals (Hg, As, Pb, Cu, Cd, Zn, and Ni) in 51 sediment samples gathered from 8 rivers located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) in China. The contents of Hg and Cd were 5.0 and 1.1 times higher than their background values, respectively. The mean levels of other measured heavy metals
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Risk factors associated with indicators of dehydration among migrant farmworkers Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Chibuzor Abasilim, Lee S. Friedman, Miranda Carver Martin, Dana Madigan, Jose Perez, Maria Morera, Antonio Tovar, Fritz Roka, Nezahuacoyotl Xiuhtecutli, Linda Forst, Paul Monaghan
Farmworkers are at increased risk of adverse health outcomes related to occupational heat exposure and inadequate access to water, shade, or rest breaks. Presently, there is a dearth of studies examining the prevalence of dehydration and related factors in U.S. farmworkers. Our objectives were to characterize hydration status during typical workdays and to identify risk factors associated with increased
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Associations of environmental cadmium exposure with kidney damage: Exploring mediating DNA methylation sites in Chinese adults Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Yuan Wei, Xiaochen Wang, Qi Sun, Wanying Shi, Wenli Zhang, Xu Gao, Yawei Li, Ruiting Hao, Xiaojie Dong, Chen Chen, Kangning Cao, Weilong Jiang, Zhengxiong Yang, Ying Zhu, Yuebin Lv, Dongqun Xv, Juan Li, Xiaoming Shi
Environmental exposure is widely recognized as the primary sources of Cadmium (Cd) in the human body, and exposure to Cd is associated with kidney damage in adults. Nevertheless, the role of DNA methylation in Cd-induced kidney damage remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the epigenome-wide association of environmental Cd-related DNA methylation changes with kidney damage. We included 300
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Non-enzymatic electrochemical impedance sensor for selective detection of electro-inactive organophosphate pesticides using Zr-MOF/ZrO2/MWCNT ternary composite Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 N. Gokila, Yuvaraj Haldorai, P. Saravanan, Ramasamy Thangavelu Rajendra Kumar
The existence of multiple pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables constitutes a direct peril to living organisms. Therefore, it is crucial to develop a low-cost screening method for determining organophosphate pesticides (OPPs) in food samples. This study describes the solvothermal synthesis of a ternary composite comprising multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), zirconium oxide, and a zirconium-metal-organic
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Synthesis of sustainable mesoporous sulfur-doped biobased carbon with superior performance sodium diclofenac removal: Kinetic, equilibrium, thermodynamic and mechanism Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Glaydson S. dos Reis, Alejandro Grimm, Denise Alves Fungaro, Tao Hu, Irineu A.S. de Brum, Eder C. Lima, Mu Naushad, Guilherme L. Dotto, Ulla Lassi
Over the last years, the strategy of employing inevitable organic waste and residue streams to produce valuable and greener materials for a wide range of applications has been proven an efficient and suitable approach. In this research, sulfur-doped porous biochar was produced through a single-step pyrolysis of birch waste tree in the presence of zinc chloride as chemical activator. The sulfur doping
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Unveiling the biointerfaces characteristics and removal pathways of Cr(Ⅵ) in Bacillus cereus FNXJ1-2-3 for the Cr(Ⅵ)-to-Cr(0) conversion Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Zhaoxia Li, Entian Cui, Naipeng Gu, Weixing Ma, Qingyuan Guo, Xuan Li, Jianxiang Jin, Qun Wang, Cheng Ding
Although less toxic than hexavalent chromium, Cr (Ⅲ) species still pose a threat to human health. The Cr (Ⅵ) should be converted to Cr (0) instead of Cr (Ⅲ), which is still involved in biological detoxification filed. Herein, for the first time, it was found that Cr(Ⅵ) can be reduced into Cr(0) by FNXJ1-2-3, a way to completely harmless treatment of Cr(Ⅵ). The bacterial strain exhibited excellent performance
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Dynamic role of clean energy and sustainable economic growth in coastal region: Novel observations from China Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Qiangqiang Ma, Ruixi Yang, Yu Lin
China's coastal region is the major geographical unit for the future development of China's industrial sector. The transformation of basic structure to high-class development in China's coastal places is a significant tool for promoting the changes related to quality, power and efficiency in regional economic development. In the 21st century, environmental and energy issues have increased worldwide
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Investigating the characteristics of biomass wastes via particle feeder in downdraft gasifier Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Sameer Khan, Idowu Adeyemi, Konstantinos Moustakas, Isam Janajreh
Particle feeding plays a crucial role in the gasifier due to its effects on the efficiency and performance metrics of the thermochemical process. Investigating particle size distribution's impact on downdraft gasification reactor performance, this study delves into the significance of feedstock characteristics (moisture, volatile matter, fixed carbon, and ash contents) during the particle feeding stage
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Eicosane: An antifungal compound derived from Streptomyces sp. KF15 exhibits inhibitory potential against major phytopathogenic fungi of crops Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Meghashyama Prabhakara Bhat, Raju Suresh Kumar, Bidhayak Chakraborty, Shashiraj Kareyellappa Nagaraja, K. Gireesh Babu, Sreenivasa Nayaka
In the present scenario, food security is of major concern due to exponentially increasing population and depleted crop production. The fungal diseases have contributed majorly to the scarcity of staple food products and economic loss worldwide. This problem could be tackled by preventing the crop loss during both pre and post-harvest seasons. During the current investigation, the bioactive compound
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A carbon neutral supply chain management by considering emission-risk minimization and green purchasing through optimal decision-making Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Chien-Chiang Lee, Jafar Hussain
This study addresses critical gaps in supply chain management (SCM) by integrating emission-risk minimization (ERM), green purchasing (GP), and profit maximization (PM). The research focuses on the optimal behaviors of manufacturers, agents, and retailers within the SCM framework to achieve carbon neutrality and reduce carbon dioxide emissions (COe). This study considers Guangdong province, China,
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Climate change influences on the streamflow and sediment supply to the Chao Phraya River basin, Thailand Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Balamurugan Panneerselvam, Warit Charoenlerkthawin, Chaiwat Ekkawatpanit, Matharit Namsai, Butsawan Bidorn, Subbarayan Saravanan, Xi Xi Lu
This study investigates the effects of climate change on the sediment loads of the Ping and Wang River basins and their contribution to the sediment dynamics of the lower Chao Phraya River basin in Thailand. The various climate models under different Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) scenarios are employed to project sediment loads in future. The findings indicate a significant increase
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Comparing the risks of environmental carcinogenic chemicals in Japan using the loss of happy life expectancy indicator Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Michio Murakami, Kyoko Ono, Yoshitake Takebayashi, Masaharu Tsubokura, Shuhei Nomura
In this study, we aimed to use the loss of happy life expectancy (LHpLE), an indicator that enables risk assessment considering wellbeing, to compare the risks of environmental carcinogenic chemicals in Japan. First, we surveyed Japanese people to determine their emotional happiness by age and sex and evaluated whether cancer incidence reduced emotional happiness. Questionnaires were administered to
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Carbon nanosol promotes plant growth and broad-spectrum resistance Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Dandan Li, Tianmiao Li, Xujie Yang, Hujun Wang, Jin Chu, Hai Dong, Peng Lu, Jiemeng Tao, Peijian Cao, Jingjing Jin, Yuan Hu Xuan
Carbon nanosol (CNS) is a carbon-based nanomaterial capable of promoting plant growth while the underlying mechanism involved in this process remains unknown. This study demonstrates that CNS promotes rice seedling growth under restricted concentrations. Macroelement transporter mutants were investigated to further investigate the CNS-mediated promotion of rice seedling growth. The genetic and physiological
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Antimicrobial resistance and phylogenetic relatedness of extended-spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli in peridomestic rats (Rattus norvegicus and Rattus tanezumi) linked to city areas and animal farms in Hong Kong Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Theethawat Uea-Anuwong, Michael Biggel, Nicole Cernela, Wu Wai Hung, Kittitat Lugsomya, Lam Hoi Kiu, Yrjö Tapio Gröhn, Sara Boss, Roger Stephan, Magdalena Nüesch-Inderbinen, Ioannis Magouras
Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing (.) (ESBL-EC) in the clinical setting have emerged as a major threat to public and animal health. Wildlife, including spp. may serve as reservoirs and spreaders of ESBL-EC in the environment. Peridomestic rats are well adapted to living in proximity to humans and animals in a variety of urban and agricultural environments and may serve as sentinels to identify
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Concentration levels and ecological risk assessment of typical organophosphate esters in representative surface waters of a megacity Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Yu Qiao, Chenglian Feng, Xiaowei Jin, Zhenfei Yan, Weiying Feng, Ying Wang, Yingchen Bai
Organophosphate esters (OPEs) have been widely used as flame retardants and plasticizers in consumer and industrial products. They have been found to have numerous exposure hazards. Recently, several OPEs have been detected in surface waters around the world, which may pose potential ecological risks to freshwater organisms. In this study, the concentration, spatial variation, and ecological risk of
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PBPK modeling to support risk assessment of pyrethroid exposure in French pregnant women Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Elisa Thépaut, Michèle Bisson, Céline Brochot, Stéphane Personne, Brice M.R. Appenzeller, Cécile Zaros, Karen Chardon, Florence Zeman
Pyrethroids are widely used pesticides and are suspected to affect children's neurodevelopment. The characterization of pyrethroid exposure during critical windows of development, such as fetal development and prenatal life, is essential to ensure a better understanding of pyrethroids potential effects within the concept of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease. The aim of this study was to estimate
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Corrigendum to “Exposure to phthalate metabolites, bisphenol A, and psychosocial stress mixtures and pregnancy outcomes in the Atlanta African American maternal-child cohort” [Environ. Res. 233, 15 September 2023, 116464] Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Jasmin A. Eatman, Anne L. Dunlop, Dana Boyd Barr, Elizabeth J. Corwin, Cherie C. Hill, Patricia A. Brennan, P. Barry Ryan, Parinya Panuwet, Kaitlin R. Taibl, Youran Tan, Donghai Liang, Stephanie M. Eick
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The potential impact of nano- and microplastics on human health: Understanding human health risks. Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Ewa Winiarska, Marek Jutel, Magdalena Zemelka-Wiacek
Plastics are used all over the world. Unfortunately, due to limited biodegradation, plastics cause a significant level of environmental pollution. The smallest recognized to date are termed nanoplastics (1 nm [nm] up to 1 μm [μm]) and microplastics (1 μm–5 mm). These nano- and microplastics can enter the human body through the respiratory system via inhalation, the digestive tract via consumption of
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Greenness mitigate cause-specific mortality associated with air pollutants in ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients: An ecological health cohort study Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Jia Xianjie, Bingyin Zhang, Ying Yu, Wanning Xia, Zilong Lu, Xiaolei Guo, Fuzhong Xue
Air pollution is one of the most serious environmental risks to mortality of stroke. However, there exists a noteworthy knowledge gap concerning the different stroke subtypes, causes of death, the susceptibility of stroke patient, and the role of greenness in this context. We analyzed data from an ecological health cohort, which included 334,261 patients aged ≥40 years with stroke (comprising 288,490
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Greenness and its composition and configuration in association with allergic rhinitis in preschool children Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Han Chen, Xia Meng, Yongfu Yu, Jin Sun, Zhiping Niu, Jing Wei, Ling Zhang, Chan Lu, Wei Yu, Tingting Wang, Xiaohong Zheng, Dan Norbäck, Magnus Svartengren, Xin Zhang, Zhuohui Zhao
Few studies focus on the associations of green space composition and configuration with children's allergic rhinitis (AR). A multi-center population-based cross-sectional study was performed in 7 cities in mainland of China between 2019 and 2020, recruiting 36,867 preschool children. Information on the current AR symptoms and demographics were collected by questionnaire. Exposure to residential greenness
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Chemical characteristics and health risk evaluation of natural waters in the Du River Source National Nature Reserve: A case study in Zhushan County, Hubei Province, China Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Yingjie Luo, Tongyu Li, Shixi Zhang, Litao Hao, Kunli Luo
To study the distribution of trace elements in natural water of the Du River Source National Nature Reserve and to assess the water quality and health risks, Zhushan County in Hubei Province was selected as the study area. Element content in 361 natural water samples collected from Zhushan County were measured by ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and HG-AFS. The main anions and cations present in water samples from
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Controlled solvothermal synthesis of self-assembled SrTiO3 microstructures for expeditious solar-driven photocatalysis dye effluents degradation Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Khar-Lok Lim, Jin-Chung Sin, Sze-Mun Lam, Honghu Zeng, Hua Lin, Haixiang Li, Liangliang Huang, Jun-Wei Lim
In this work, the self-assembled SrTiO (STO) microstructures were synthesized via a facile one-step solvothermal method. As the solvothermal temperature increased from 140 °C to 200 °C, the STO changed from a flower-like architecture to finally an irregularly aggregated flake-like morphology. The photocatalytic performance of as-synthesized samples was assessed through the degradation of rhodamine
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Air pollution and serious bleeding events in high-risk older adults Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Rindala Fayyad, Kevin Josey, Poonam Gandhi, Melanie Rua, Aayush Visaria, Benjamin Bates, Soko Setoguchi, Rachel C. Nethery
Despite biological plausibility, very few epidemiologic studies have investigated the risks of clinically significant bleeding events due to particulate air pollution. To measure the independent and synergistic effects of PM exposure and anticoagulant use on serious bleeding events. Retrospective cohort study (2008–2016). Nationwide Medicare population. A 50% random sample of Medicare Part D-eligible
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Effect of various phosphorus levels on the extraction of Cd, the transformation of P, and phosphorus-related gene during the phytoremediation of Cd contaminated soil Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Hongli Huang, Rule Zhao, Guanlin Guo, Yinhai He, Shuofu Chen, Yichun Zhu, Mingjun Xiao, Ping Liu, Junwu Liu, Yingchun Fang, Yaoyu Zhou
Phytoremediation has emerged as a common technique for remediating Cd pollution in farmland soil. Moreover, phosphorus, an essential element for plants, can alter the pectin content of plant cell walls and facilitate the accumulation of Cd in plant tissues, thereby enhancing phytoremediation efficiency. Therefore, pot experiments were conducted in order to investigate the effect of phosphorus levels
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Enhanced degradation of enoxacin using ferrihydrite-catalyzed heterogeneous photo-Fenton process Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Lin Tian, Liting Wang, Shikun Wei, Liwen Zhang, Deming Dong, Zhiyong Guo
The ferrihydrite-catalyzed heterogeneous photo-Fenton reaction shows great potential for environmental remediation of fluoroquinolone (FQs) antibiotics. The degradation of enoxacin, a model of FQ antibiotics, was studied by a batch experiment and theoretical calculation. The results revealed that the degradation efficiency of enoxacin reached 89.7% at pH 3. The hydroxyl radical (∙OH) had a significant
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Associations of cord serum polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) mixture with birth outcomes and mediating role of thyroid function: Evidence from the Sheyang Mini birth cohort study Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Zeyu Li, Jiming Zhang, Wenbin Miao, Xiaojuan Qi, Yiming Dai, Zheng Wang, Jianqiu Guo, Xiuli Chang, Chunhua Wu, Zhijun Zhou
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), a series of worldwide applied flame retardants, may influence fetal growth and interfere with thyroid function. The study intended to explore the relationship between exposure to PBDE mixture and newborn anthropometric indexes and to further examine the potential mediating role of thyroid function. Demographics and laboratory measures of 924 mother-infant pairs
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Boosting the activity for organic pollutants removal of In2O3 by loading Ag particles under natural sunlight irradiation Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Jiahui Jin, Chengyin Liu, Chunhui Dai, Chao Zeng, Yushuai Jia, Xin Liu
A novel photocatalyst InO with loading Ag particles is prepared via a facile one-step annealing method in air atmosphere. The Ag/InO exhibits considerable photoactivity for decomposing sulfisoxazole (SOX), tetracycline hydrochloride (TC), and rhodamine B (RhB) under natural sunlight irradiation, which is much higher than that of pristine InO and Ag species. After natural sunlight irradiation for 100 min
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Synthesis of Fe–N doped porous carbon/silicate composites regulated by minerals in coal gasification fine slag for synergistic electrocatalytic treatment of phenolic wastewater Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Yanjie Niu, Qiqi Zhang, Li Wang, Fanhui Guo, Yixin Zhang, Jianjun Wu
Coal gasification fine slag (CGFS), as a difficult-to-dispose solid waste in the coal chemical industry, consists of minerals and residual carbon. Due to the aggregate structure of minerals blocking pores and encapsulating active substances, the high-value utilization of CGFS still remains a challenge. Based on the intrinsic characteristics of CGFS, this study synthesized Fe–N doped porous carbon/silicate
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Amendment of Sargassum oligocystum bio-char with MnFe2O4 and lanthanum MOF obtained from PET waste for fluoride removal: A comparative study Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Rauf Foroutan, Reza Mohammadi, Jafar Razeghi, Mehrshad Ahmadi, Bahman Ramavandi
The use of biomass and waste to produce adsorbent reduces the cost of water treatment. The bio-char of (BCSO) was modified with MnFeO magnetic particles and La-metal organic framework (MOF) to generate an efficient adsorbent (BCSO/MnFeO@La-MOF) for fluoride ions (F) removal from aqueous solutions. The performance of BCSO/MnFeO@La-MOF was compared with BCSO/MnFeO and BCSO. The characteristics of the
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Eisenia fetida-driven vermitechnology for the eco-friendly transformation of steel waste slag into organic amendment: An insight through microbial diversity and multi-model approach Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Sonam Jha, Sonali Banerjee, Saibal Ghosh, Anjana Verma, Pradip Bhattacharyya
The processing of steel waste slag from the black metallurgical sector seriously threatened the ecology. To counter these dangers, appropriate detoxification methods were required. Vermitechnology was one such strategy that could successfully convert this industrial waste into nutrient-rich products suitable for use in agriculture. This research primarily focuses on employing vermitechnology for the
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Mobile phone specific radiation disturbs cytokinesis and causes cell death but not acute chromosomal damage in buccal cells: Results of a controlled human intervention study Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Michael Kundi, Armen Nersesyan, Gernot Schmid, Hans-Peter Hutter, Florian Eibensteiner, Miroslav Mišík, Siegfried Knasmüller
Several human studies indicate that mobile phone specific electromagnetic fields may cause cancer in humans but the underlying molecular mechanisms are currently not known. Studies concerning chromosomal damage (which is causally related to cancer induction) are controversial and those addressing this issue in mobile phone users are based on the use of questionnaires to assess the exposure. We realized
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Effect of tire wear particle accumulation on nitrogen removal and greenhouse gases abatement in bioretention systems: Soil characteristics, microbial community, and functional genes Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Yunqing Li, Yinghui Tang, Weibo Qiang, Wenyu Xiao, Xiaoke Lian, Shaochun Yuan, Ying Yuan, Qinyi Wang, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Tire wear particles (TWPs), as predominant microplastics (MPs) in road runoff, can be captured and retained by bioretention systems (BRS). This study aimed to investigate the effect of TWPs accumulation on nitrogen processes, focusing on soil characteristics, microbial community, and functional genes. Two groups of lab-scale bioretention columns containing TWPs (0 and 100 mg g) were established. The
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Glyphosate exposure, muscular health and functional limitations in middle-aged and older adults Environ. Res. (IF 8.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Sara Jauregui-Zunzunegui, Fernando Rodríguez-Artalejo, María Tellez-Plaza, Esther García-Esquinas
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide worldwide, both in domestic and industrial settings. Experimental research in animal models has demonstrated changes in muscle physiology and reduced contractile strength associated with glyphosate exposure, while epidemiological studies have shown associations between glyphosate exposure and adverse health outcomes in critical biological systems affecting