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Nanocellulose-stabilized nanocomposites for effective Hg(II) removal and detection: a comprehensive review
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33105-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMercury pollution, with India ranked as the world's second-largest emitter, poses a critical environmental and public health challenge and underscores the need for rigorous research and effective mitigation strategies. Nanocellulose is derived from cellulose, the most abundant natural polymer on earth, and stands out as an excellent choice for mercury ion remediation due to its remarkable adsorption capacity, which is attributed to its high specific surface area and abundant functional groups, enabling efficient Hg(II) i...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Karthik Chinnappa Caroline Dharmaraj Glory Bai Pandi Prabha Srinivasan Source Type: research

Predictors of quitting smoking behavior: evidence from Pakistan
This study attempts to identify factors that significantly encourage the cessation of smoking in the context of Pakistan. The study distributes a modified questionnaire among 421 respondents (current as well as former smokers) in the capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad. The binary regression method was employed to data for analyzing predictors of making quit attempts and successful smoking cessation. The result indicates that respondents having strong intentions to quit, high socioeconomic status, low nicotine dependency, and past quit attempts, and those having no-smoking friends, are more likely to quit cigarette smoking...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Assad Ullah Khan Anwar Shah Muhammad Tariq Majeed Sareer Ahmad Source Type: research

Influences of tobacco straw return with lime on microbial community structure of tobacco-planting soil and tobacco leaf quality
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33241-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTSoil amendment is an important strategy for improving soil quality and crop yield. From 2014 to 2019, we conducted a study to investigate the effects of tobacco straw return with lime on soil nutrients, soil microbial community structure, tobacco leaf yield, and quality in southern Anhui, China. A field experiment was conducted with four treatments: straw removed (CK), straw return (St), straw return with dolomite (St + D), and straw return with lime (St + L). Results showed that after 5 years of application, the St + L ...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chaoqiang Jiang Chaolong Zu Muhammad Riaz Chen Li Qifa Zhu Hao Xia Qing Dong Jia Shen Source Type: research

Enhanced adsorption of Pb < sup > 2+ < /sup > by the oxygen-containing functional groups enriched activated carbon
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33047-w. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLead is one of the primary pollutants found in water and poses significant toxicity risks to humans; thus, it is necessary to investigate techniques for removing it economically and efficiently. In order to enhance the removal capacity of Pb2+, coconut shell-based activated carbon (AC) was modified with introducing oxygen-containing functional groups (OFGs) via nitric acid (HNO3) or hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) modification in this study. The characterization results show that after oxidation treatment, the content of OFGs i...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ning Xie Haiming Wang Changfu You Source Type: research

Long-term exposure of endangered Danube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) to bisphenol A (BPA): growth, behavioral, histological, genotoxic, and hematological evaluation
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Apr 15. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33168-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDanube sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) which is identified as endangered species can be exposed to pollutants such as bisphenol A (BPA) that have a disruptive effect on the endocrine system at any time. Starting from this motivation, the current study focused on BPA toxicity in A. gueldenstaedtii juvenile individuals and its adverse effects in sub-lethal concentration. The median lethal concentration (LC50) of BPA was 5.03 mg/L in 96th hour. In the chronic period, 0.625 mg/L and 1.25 mg/L BPA concentrations were eva...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mert Minaz İlker Zeki Kurtoğlu Source Type: research

A study on phytogenotoxicity induced by biogenic amines: cadaverine and putrescine
This study presents information about the phytotoxic and cytogenotoxic potential of cadaverine and putrescine, evaluated separately and within a mixture. Phytotoxicity was evaluated through a germination test, the initial growth of seedlings with Lactuca sativa, and cytogenotoxicity through chromosomal aberration and micronucleus tests with Allium cepa. The L. sativa results showed a phytotoxic effect for the evaluated amines, by reducing root (> 90%) and hypocotyl (> 80%) elongation. The co-exposure of cadaverine and putrescine potentiated cytogenotoxic activity by aneugenic action in the meristematic cells of A. ce...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ana Paula Andrade Braga Let ícia Rosa de Souza Maria Gabriela Franco Lima Matheus de Moraes Cunha Gon çalves Maria Aparecida Marin-Morales Source Type: research

Sorption capacity of Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms for zinc removal from electroplating industry wastewater
This study used Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms to remove zinc from wastewater from the electroplating industry in a constructed wetland. Experimental investigations were conducted for removing zinc ions from electroplating industry wastewater using various process parameters such as nutrient dosages, dilution ratios, potential of hydrogen ions, biomasses, and contact times. The outcome of this study revealed that the maximum zinc removal percentage in electroplating industrial wastewater was found for the optimum nutrient dosages of 60 g, dilution ratios of 10, potential hydrogen ion levels of 8, and biomass amounts of...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sivakumar Durairaj Source Type: research

How to effectively achieve air pollutant reduction and carbon mitigation in China's industrial sector? A study based on decomposition analysis and scenario simulation
In this study, we first employ the generalized Divisia index method to analyze the driving factors of industrial CO2 and SO2 emissions, incorporating fixed asset investment and R&D input. The key sub-sectors that exert significant impact on emissions of the whole industrial sector are identified. And then, scenario analysis and Monte Carlo simulation are utilized to predict future trends and potential for reducing CO2 and SO2 emissions. Furthermore, the carbon peaking time of the industrial sub-sectors is investigated. The results indicate that fixed asset investment and R&D input both have played positive roles in...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yong He Lu Zhu Nuo Liao Source Type: research

Arsenate removal using chitosan-coated bentonite via fixed-bed system: a process integration by fuzzy optimization
This study investigated the adsorption of arsenate from groundwater utilizing chitosan-coated bentonite (CCB) under a fixed-bed column setup. Fuzzy multi-objective optimization was applied to identify the most favorable conditions for process variables, including volumetric flow rate, initial arsenate concentration, and CCB dosage. Empirical models were employed to examine how initial concentration, flow rate, and adsorbent dosage affect adsorption capacity at breakthrough, energy consumption, and total operational cost during optimization. The ε-constraint process was used in identifying the Pareto frontier, effectively ...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Cybelle Concepcion Morales Futalan Khyle Glainmer Nagtalon Quiton Angelo Earvin Sy Choi Source Type: research

Improving antifouling performance of FO membrane by surface immobilization of silver nanoparticles based on a tannic acid: diethylenetriamine precursor layer for municipal wastewater treatment
In this study, a facile method for multifunctional surface modification on forward osmosis (FO) membrane was constructed by surface immobilization of AgNPs based on tannic acid (TA)/diethylenetriamine (DETA) precursor layer. The cellulose triacetate (CTA) FO membranes modified by TA and DETA with different co-deposition time (6 h, 12 h, 24 h) were investigated. Results indicated that the TA/DETA (24)-Ag CTA membrane with a TA/DETA co-deposition time of 24 h was identified to be optimal, which attained more hydrophilic. And it had the bacterial mortality of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus reaching 98.23% and 99.8...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yan Sun ZiXin Yong Xiaoyang Xie Xiangdong Ma Changhao Xu Bo Hu JiaoJie He Yuanqing Guo Bo Bai Source Type: research

Optimization of leaf area index measurement method and correction of green plot ratio formula based on regional plant characteristics-a study in Chongqing, China
This study aims to address this gap by measuring the LAI of 113 regional plants in Chongqing, China, following a standardized measurement path for digital hemispherical photography (DHP). The results indicate that the optimal relative exposure value (REV) was - 1 under overcast conditions and - 2 under sunny and cloudy conditions. Among the threshold algorithms for hemispherical images, the Intermodes algorithm in ImageJ was the best. The LAI of regional plants is highest in summer, followed by spring and autumn, and lowest in winter. Tree height (h) and crown width (w) are key factors affecting LAI, but the LAI also varie...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lili Dong Yawei Jiang Yu Luo Xiang Cheng Lijiao Ai Source Type: research

Characterization and identification of long-chain hydrocarbon-degrading bacterial communities in long-term chronically polluted soil in Ogoniland: an integrated approach using culture-dependent and independent methods
This study aimed to investigate the long-chain hydrocarbon-degrading bacterial communities within long-term chronically polluted soil in Ogoniland, by utilizing both traditional cultivation methods and modern culture-independent techniques. Results revealed that surface-polluted soil (SPS) and subsurface soil (SPSS) exhibit significantly higher total organic carbon (TOC) ranging from 5.64 to 5.06% and total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) levels ranging from 36,775 ppm to 14,087 ppm, compared to unpolluted soil (UPS) with 1.97% TOC and 479 ppm TPH, respectively. Analysis of carbon chain lengths reveals the prevalence of longe...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Amara Ukamaka Okoye Ramganesh Selvarajan Chioma Blaise Chikere Gideon Chijioke Okpokwasili Kevin Mearns Source Type: research

Heavy metal sequestration from wastewater by metal-organic frameworks: a state-of-the-art review of recent progress
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Apr 16. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-33317-7. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMetal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as highly promising adsorbents for removing heavy metals from wastewater due to their tunable structures, high surface areas, and exceptional adsorption capacities. This review meticulously examines and summarizes recent advancements in producing and utilizing MOF-based adsorbents for sequestering heavy metal ions from water. It begins by outlining and contrasting commonly employed methods for synthesizing MOFs, such as solvothermal, microwave, electrochemical, ultrasonic, and...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ali Shaan Manzoor Ghumman Rashid Shamsuddin Lailatul Qomariyah Jun Wei Lim Abdul Sami Muhammad Ayoub Source Type: research

Assessment of the potential threats to brain health posed by the radiation from 5G sub-6 GHz base stations in China using dosimetric methods
This study evaluates the assessment of brain tissue dose coupling from sub-6 GHz band EMF emitted by base stations in China. Based on the 3D virtual human body model, the simulation environment was established. Dose including specific absorption rate (SAR) and internal electric field (IEF) between 2G, 3G, and 4G bands and 5G sub-6 GHz was investigated using normalized exposure values and exposure limits. The results indicate that the sub-6 GHz high-frequency band of 5G has the lowest dose value. It can be concluded that high-frequency electromagnetic radiation in 5G sub-6 GHz reduces the dose and health threats to the brai...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - April 15, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Jiajin Lin Guirong Ding Xiaocao Liu Jing Li Source Type: research