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1. Diet hierarchies guide temporal-spatial variation in Drosophila suzukii resource use

Author:
Stockton Dara G.; Loeb Gregory M.
Source:
Frontiers in ecology and evolution 2022 v.9 no. pp. 1-11
ISSN:
2296-701X
Subject:
Drosophila suzukii; diet; ecological differentiation; evolution; females; fruit flies; invasive species; oviposition; raspberries
Abstract:
... Among insects, female oviposition preferences are critical to understanding the evolutionary dynamics between herbivores and hosts. Previous studies have shown than in Drosophila, resource use has a strong genetic basis, although there is evidence that preferences are adaptable given isolation from ancestral hosts. Given the high degree of adaptability and behavioral plasticity of invasive species ...
Handle:
10113/7709658
DOI:
10.3389/fevo.2021.816557

2. Estimation of Hansen solubility parameters with regularized regression for biomass conversion products: An application of adaptable group contribution

Author:
Terrell Evan
Source:
Chemical engineering science 2022 v.248 no.PtB pp. 117184
ISSN:
0009-2509
Subject:
biomass; computer software; forestry; linear models; paper; prediction; pyrolysis oils; solubility
Abstract:
... There is increasing growth in research of the development, upgrading and valorization of forestry and agriculture-derived products for applications in fuels, chemicals, and materials. Many biochemical and thermochemical biomass conversion technologies yield unique products for which laboratory characterization of structure and properties is still an ongoing challenge. Historically, popular approac ...
Handle:
10113/7709593
DOI:
10.1016/j.ces.2021.117184

3. Morphological, physiological, biochemical, and transcriptome studies reveal the importance of transporters and stress signaling pathways during salinity stress in Prunus

Author:
Acharya Biswa R.; Sandhu Devinder; Dueñas Christian; Dueñas Marco; Pudussery Manju V.; Kaundal Amita; Ferreira Jorge F.S.; Suarez Donald L.; Skaggs Todd H.
Source:
Scientific reports 2022 v.12 no.1 pp. 1274
ISSN:
2045-2322
Subject:
Prunus; almonds; chlorides; economic feasibility; electrical conductivity; gene expression regulation; genotype; ion channels; proline; salinity; salt stress; salt tolerance; sequence analysis; transcriptome
Abstract:
... The almond crop has high economic importance on a global scale, but its sensitivity to salinity stress can cause severe yield losses. Salt-tolerant rootstocks are vital for crop economic feasibility under saline conditions. Two commercial rootstocks submitted to salinity, and evaluated through different parameters, had contrasting results with the survival rates of 90.6% for 'Rootpac 40' (tolerant ...
Handle:
10113/7709627
DOI:
10.1038/s41598-022-05202-1

4. 0D/3D direct Z-scheme heterojunctions hybridizing by MoS2 quantum dots and honeycomb conjugated triazine polymers (CTPs) for enhanced photocatalytic performance

Author:
Shuqi Li; Weishun Lai; Xinming Jiang; Yashuang Wang; Xinyi Cai; Da Wang; Shuang Song; Min Liu; Tao Zeng
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 602-616
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
durability; hybridization; photocatalysis; photocatalysts; triazines; China
Abstract:
... Herein, a novel direct Z-scheme photocatalyst was accomplished by hybridization of 0D MoS₂ quantum dots (MSQDs) and 3D honeycomb-like conjugated triazine polymers (CTP) (namely, CTP-MSQD). The unique 0D/3D hierarchical structure significantly enhanced the exposure of active sites and light harvesting property, while the formed p-n junction enabled the direct strong interface coupling without the n ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.11.040

5. A comparative study of the sorption of O-PAHs and PAHs onto soils to understand their transport in soils and groundwater

Author:
W. Almouallem; J. Michel; S. Dorge; C. Joyeux; G. Trouvé; D. Le Nouen
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 61-75
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
comparative study; dibenzofuran; fluorenes; groundwater; industrialization; ionic strength; liquids; organic carbon; risk; soil; sorption; China
Abstract:
... Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their oxygenated derivates (O-PAHs) are identified in soils and groundwater of industrialized sites and contribute to the risk for Humans and the Environment. Nevertheless, data are scarce in literature concerning their retention and transfer in soils and no soil - water partition coefficients are available for these compounds. Sorption of two PAHs, fluo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.11.001

6. A critical review of on-site inorganic arsenic screening methods

Author:
Yi He; Jingyu Liu; Yanhua Duan; Xiaofei Yuan; Lulu Ma; Ratan Dhar; Yan Zheng
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 453-469
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
arsenic; arsenites; biocompatible materials; colorimetry; electrochemistry; guidelines; oligonucleotides; oxidation; risk; transportation; well water; China
Abstract:
... Approximately 94 to 220 million people worldwide are at risk of drinking well water containing arsenic > 10 µg/L, the WHO guideline value. To identify non-compliant domestic wells, assess health risks and reduce exposure, accurate and rapid on-site inorganic arsenic screening methods are desirable because all domestic wells worldwide need to be tested. Here, the principles, advantages and limitati ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.01.034

7. A critical review on lead migration, transformation and emission control in Chinese coal‐fired power plants

Author:
Yicheng Wang; Hongyun Hu; Xinye Wang; Huimin Liu; Lu Dong; Guangqian Luo; Yongchun Zhao; Hong Yao
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 397-413
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
adsorbents; coal; combustion; energy; flue gas; lead; power plants; risk; China
Abstract:
... Coal is widely utilized as an important energy source, but coal-fired power plant was considered to be an important anthropogenic lead emission source. In the present study, the distribution characteristics of lead in coal and combustion by-products are reviewed. Specifically, lead is mainly transferred to ash particles and the formation and migration mechanisms of particulate lead are summarized. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.09.039

8. A field investigation into the characteristics and formation mechanisms of particles during the operation of laser printers and photocopiers

Author:
Qiang Wang; Daizhi An; Zhengquan Yuan; Rubao Sun; Wei Lu; Lili Wang
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 697-707
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
aerosols; styrene; China
Abstract:
... Indoor particle release from toner printing equipment (TPE) is a major health concern and has received wide attention. In this study, nine printing centers were randomly selected and three working phases were simulated, namely, non-working, normal printing/copying, and heavy printing/copying. The dynamics of the ozone (O₃), volatile organic compound (VOC), and particle emissions from TPE were dete ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.05.007

9. A novel and stretchable carbon-nanotube/Ni@TiO2:W photocatalytic composite for the complete removal of diclofenac drug from the drinking water

Author:
Ernesto Valadez-Renteria; Rafael Perez-Gonzalez; Christian Gomez-Solis; Luis Armando Diaz-Torres; Armando Encinas; Jorge Oliva; Vicente Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 575-589
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
absorbance; anti-inflammatory agents; carbon nanotubes; decontamination; diclofenac; microscopy; oxygen; photocatalysis; rubber; silicon; China
Abstract:
... We present the structural, morphological and photocatalytic properties of stretchable composites made with carbon nanotubes (CNTs), silicon rubber and Ni@TiO₂:W nanoparticles (TiWNi NPs) with average size of 37 ± 2 nm. Microscopy images showed that the TiWNi NPs decorated the surface of the CNT fibers, which are oriented in a preferential direction. TiWNi NPs presented a mixture of anatase/rutile ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.05.028

10. A novel multistage anoxic/aerobic process with sludge regeneration zone (R-MAO) for advanced nitrogen removal from domestic sewage

Author:
Lin Cao; Rong Sun; Wenyi Dong; Hongjie Wang; Zhongyi Dai; Xue Wang; Jin Xie; Hua Li
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 758-768
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
Ottowia; denitrification; nitrogen; redox potential; sewage; sewage treatment; sludge; China
Abstract:
... To achieve advanced nitrogen removal from actual municipal sewage, a novel multistage anoxic/aerobic process with sludge regeneration zone (R-MAO) was developed. The reactor was used to treat actual domestic sewage and the nitrogen removal capacity of the sludge regeneration zone (R zone) was investigated during the long-term operation. The best performance was obtained at the R zone's Oxidation-R ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.02.008

11. A standalone photovoltaic/battery energy-powered water quality monitoring system based on narrowband internet of things for aquaculture: Design and implementation

Author:
Chaowanan Jamroen; Nontanan Yonsiri; Thitiworada Odthon; Natthakun Wisitthiwong; Sutawas Janreung
Source:
Smart agricultural technology 2023 v.3 pp. 100072
ISSN:
2772-3755
Subject:
Internet; aquaculture; batteries; dissolved oxygen; electric power; energy; hydrogen; salinity; solar energy; temperature; turbidity; water quality; Thailand
Abstract:
... This study presents a standalone photovoltaic (PV)/battery energy storage (BES)-powered water quality monitoring system based on the narrowband internet of things (NB-IoT) for aquaculture. (1) A PV/BES system was used as the main energy system of the monitoring system. The PV and BES capacities were optimized to provide uninterrupted electrical energy to the monitoring system, taking into account ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.atech.2022.100072

12. Abiotic and biotic constituents of oil sands process-affected waters

Author:
Nora A.S. Hussain; James L. Stafford
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.127 pp. 169-186
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
bitumen; economic resources; energy industry; oils; petroleum; remediation; toxicity; Alberta; China
Abstract:
... The oil sands in Northern Alberta are the largest oil sands in the world, providing an important economic resource for the Canadian energy industry. The extraction of petroleum in the oil sands begins with the addition of hot water to the bituminous sediment, generating oil sands process-affected water (OSPW), which is acutely toxic to organisms. Trillions of litres of OSPW are stored on oil sands ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.06.012

13. Accumulation, transportation, and distribution of tetracycline and cadmium in rice

Author:
Chunfeng He; Jini Zhou; Chen Yang; Zhiyi Song; Junheng He; Ziqing Huang; Yurong Deng; Jinling Wang; Yu Xiong; Zhi Dang
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 58-69
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
absorption; cadmium; heavy metals; hydroponics; mass spectrometry; pollutants; pollution; rice; root growth; root tips; stele; tetracycline; tillering; toxicity; transportation; China
Abstract:
... Co-exposure to heavy metal and antibiotic pollution might result in complexation and synergistic interactions, affecting rice growth and further exacerbating pollutant enrichment. Therefore, our study sought to clarify the influence of different Tetracycline (TC) and Cadmium(Cd) concentration ratios (both alone and combined) on rice growth, pollutant accumulation, and transportation during the til ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.03.034

14. Achieving robust nitritation in a modified continuous-flow reactor: From micro-granule cultivation to nitrite-oxidizing bacteria elimination

Author:
Wenru Liu; Jiajun Song; Jianfang Wang; Xiaoming Ji; Yaoliang Shen; Dianhai Yang
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 117-129
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
Flavobacterium; Nitrosomonas; ammonium; nitrification; nitrites; oxidation; oxygen; polysaccharides; selection pressure; sludge; China
Abstract:
... In this study, a modified continuous-flow nitrifying reactor was successfully operated for rapid cultivation of micro-granules and achieving robust nitritation. Results showed that sludge granulation with mean size of ca. 100 µm was achieved within three weeks by gradually increasing settling velocity-based selection pressure from 0.48 to 0.9 m/hr. Though Nitrospira like nitrite-oxidizing bacteria ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.11.006

15. Acoustic sensors for detecting cow behaviour

Author:
P.R. Shorten
Source:
Smart agricultural technology 2023 v.3 pp. 100071
ISSN:
2772-3755
Subject:
acoustics; cell respiration; cows; differential pressure; environmental impact; feces; microphones; model validation; models; pastures; prediction; technology; vocalization
Abstract:
... Acoustic technologies provide a non-invasive method to generate information about the health, welfare, and environmental impact of livestock. This study demonstrated that rear leg attached acoustic sensors can be used to differentiate between seven different acoustic classes, with six based on cow behaviours (Grazing, Breathing, Walking, Lying Down, Dung, Vocalization, Other) that were obtained fr ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.atech.2022.100071

16. Activation of sulfite by metal-organic framework-derived cobalt nanoparticles for organic pollutants removal

Author:
Xianjie Feng; Deming Wu; Xueyi Shen; Yu Guo; Yangyang Lv; Aihua Xu; Xiaoxia Li
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 350-359
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
aqueous solutions; catalysts; cobalt; coordination polymers; dissolved oxygen; graphene; methyl orange; oxidation; pyrolysis; sulfites; synergism; China
Abstract:
... Sulfite (SO₃²⁻) activation is one of the most potential sulfate-radical-based advanced oxidation processes, and the catalysts with high efficiency and low-cost are greatly desired. In this study, the cobalt nanoparticles embedded in nitrogen-doped graphite layers (Co@NC), were used to activate SO₃²⁻ for removal of Methyl Orange in aqueous solution. The Co@NC catalysts were synthesized via pyrolysi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.09.035

17. Advanced oxidative degradation of sulfamethoxazole by using bowl-like FeCuS@Cu2S@Fe0 catalyst to efficiently activate peroxymonosulfate

Author:
Xiaobo Wang; Yu Zhou; Sylvestre Ndayiragije; Nan Wang; Heqing Tang; Lihua Zhu
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 348-364
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
X-radiation; catalysts; catalytic activity; electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy; liquid chromatography; mass spectrometry; nanohybrids; sulfamethoxazole; China
Abstract:
... A novel hierarchical bowl-like FeCuS@Cu₂S@Fe⁰ nanohybrid catalyst (B-FeCuS@Cu₂S@Fe⁰) was synthesized for removing sulfamethoxazole (SMX) through catalytic activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS). It was found that this catalyst exhibited excellently high catalytic activity. Under optimized reaction conditions, all the added SMX (12 mg/L) could be completely degraded within 5 min. The SMX degradation ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.03.044

18. Adverse effects of triclosan on kidney in mice: Implication of lipid metabolism disorders

Author:
Wei Huang; Guodong Cao; Chengliang Deng; Yanyan Chen; Tao Wang; Da Chen; Zongwei Cai
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 481-490
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
beta oxidation; biomarkers; blood serum; corn oil; creatinine; cytokines; dimethyl sulfoxide; dose response; energy; fatty acid metabolism; fibrosis; hepatotoxicity; immune response; inflammation; kidneys; lipids; lipotoxicity; males; mass spectrometry; metabolites; mice; oxidative stress; renal function; thyroid function; triclosan; urea nitrogen; uric acid; China
Abstract:
... Triclosan (TCS) is a ubiquitous antimicrobial used in daily consumer products. Previous reports have shown that TCS could induce hepatotoxicity, endocrine disruption, disturbance on immune function and impaired thyroid function. Kidney is critical in the elimination of toxins, while the effects of TCS on kidney have not yet been well-characterized. The aim of the present study was to investigate t ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.11.032

19. Alkali/alkaline-earth metal-modified MnOx supported on three-dimensionally ordered macroporous–mesoporous TixSi1-xO2 catalysts: Preparation and catalytic performance for soot combustion

Author:
Chao Peng; Di Yu; Chunlei Zhang; Maozhong Chen; Lanyi Wang; Xuehua Yu; Xiaoqiang Fan; Zhen Zhao; Kai Cheng; Yongsheng Chen; Yuechang Wei; Jian Liu
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 82-94
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
Raman spectroscopy; X-ray diffraction; catalytic activity; combustion; desorption; macropores; porous media; soot; China
Abstract:
... The performance of catalysts used in after-treatment systems is the key factor for the removal of diesel soot, which is an important component of atmospheric fine particle emissions. Herein, three-dimensionally ordered macroporous–mesoporous TiₓSi₁₋ₓO₂ (3DOM-m TiₓSi₁₋ₓO₂) and its supported MnOₓ catalysts doped with different alkali/alkaline-earth metals (AMnOₓ/3DOM-m Ti₀.₇Si₀.₃O₂ (A: Li, Na, K, Ru ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.10.029

20. Alleviative effects of a novel strain Bacillus coagulans XY2 on copper-induced toxicity in zebrafish larvae

Author:
Fang Ai; Xuedi Huang; Yalan Wu; Chen Ji; Yufang Gao; Ting Yu; Fujie Yan
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 750-760
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
Bacillus coagulans; Danio rerio; antioxidant activity; genes; human health; humans; inflammation; interleukin-10; intestines; metabolism; models; mortality; neutrophils; oxidative stress; pollutants; probiotics; toxicity; transcription (genetics); China
Abstract:
... Copper (Cu) is a kind of micronutrient element that is essential for human metabolism. However, it is also considered as an environmental pollutant which is toxic to organisms at a high concentration level. Probiotics, regarded as beneficial microorganisms for promoting human health, have functions of antioxidant capacity, immune-enhancing properties, intestinal barrier protection and regulation. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.02.010

21. Ammonia in urban atmosphere can be substantially reduced by vehicle emission control: A case study in Shanghai, China

Author:
Can Wu; Shaojun Lv; Fanglin Wang; Xiaodi Liu; Jin Li; Lang Liu; Si Zhang; Wei Du; Shijie Liu; Fan Zhang; Jianjun Li; Jingjing Meng; Gehui Wang
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 754-760
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
air quality; ammonia; ammonium; case studies; isotopes; nitrogen; particulate emissions; pollution; China
Abstract:
... To investigate the impact of emission controls on ammonia (NH₃) pollution in urban atmosphere, observation on NH₃ (1 hr interval) was performed in Shanghai before, during and after the 2019 China International Import Expo (CIIE) event, along with measurements on inorganic ions, organic tracers and stable nitrogen isotope compositions of ammonium in PM₂.₅. NH₃ during the CIIE period was 6.5±1.0 μg/ ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.04.043

22. Ammonia-induced oxidative stress triggered proinflammatory response and apoptosis in pig lungs

Author:
Daojie Li; Long Shen; Di Zhang; Xiaotong Wang; Qiankun Wang; Wenhao Qin; Yun Gao; Xiaoping Li
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 683-696
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
DNA; Western blotting; ammonia; animal models; apoptosis; dose response; epithelium; genes; inflammation; lungs; metabolome; mineral fertilizers; oxidative phosphorylation; oxidative stress; protein synthesis; pyruvic acid; swine; toxicity; transcriptome; transmission electron microscopy; China
Abstract:
... Ammonia, a common toxic gas, is not only one of the main causes of haze, but also can enter respiratory tract and directly affect the health of humans and animals. Pig was used as an animal model for exploring the molecular mechanism and dose effect of ammonia toxicity to lung. In this study, the apoptosis of type II alveolar epithelial cells was observed in high ammonia exposure group using trans ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.05.005

23. Anaerobic co-digestion of thermo-alkaline pretreated microalgae and sewage sludge: Methane potential and microbial community

Author:
Jiaqi Fu; Bing Yan; Shuanglin Gui; Yinxuan Fu; Song Xia
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.127 pp. 133-142
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Methanobacterium; Methanosarcina; anaerobic digestion; community structure; methane; methane production; methanogens; microalgae; microbial communities; sewage sludge; thermogravimetry; China
Abstract:
... To improve methane production from sewage sludge (SS), co-digestion of SS and microalgae (MA) was studied and the application of thermo-alkaline pretreatment to MA was evaluated. The results showed that thermo-alkaline pretreatment at 90°C for 120 min on MA was the optimum pretreatment condition. Furthermore, when the volatile solids (VS) ratio of SS and MA was 1:2, the methane yield reached maxim ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.04.020

24. Arsenic release from microbial reduction of scorodite in the presence of electron shuttle in flooded soil

Author:
Yujuan Fang; Manjia Chen; Chengshuai Liu; Leheng Dong; Jimei Zhou; Xiu Yi; Dongqing Ji; Jiangtao Qiao; Hui Tong
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 113-122
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
Anaeromyxobacter; Dechloromonas; Geobacter; Geothrix; Ideonella; Zoogloea; arsenic; bioavailability; bioremediation; dominant species; genes; microbial communities; China
Abstract:
... Scorodite (FeAsO₄·H₂O) is a common arsenic-bearing (As-bearing) iron mineral in near-surface environments that could immobilize or store As in a bound state. In flooded soils, microbe induced Fe(III) or As(V) reduction can increase the mobility and bioavailability of As. Additionally, humic substances can act as electron shuttles to promote this process. The dynamics of As release and diversity of ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.05.018

25. Assessing outdoor air quality vertically in an urban street canyon and its response to microclimatic factors

Author:
Chunping Miao; Shuai Yu; Yue Zhang; Yuanman Hu; Xingyuan He; Wei Chen
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 923-932
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
air; air quality; air temperature; microclimate; particulates; primary pollutants; spatial distribution; wind direction; wind speed; winter; China
Abstract:
... The vertical distribution of air pollutants in urban street canyons is closely related to residents’ health. However, the vertical air quality in urban street canyons has rarely been assessed using field observations obtained throughout the year. Therefore, this study investigated the seasonal and annual concentrations of particulate matter (PM₂.₅ and PM₁₀), CO, NO₂, SO₂, O₃, air quality index, an ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.02.021

26. Assessment of risks, implications, and opportunities of waterborne neurotoxic pesticides

Author:
Delaram Dara; Andrei P. Drabovich
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 735-741
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
bioaccumulation; biochemical compounds; biodegradation; bioremediation; chlorinated hydrocarbons; genetic engineering; humans; mice; nervous system; neurotoxicity; organophosphorus compounds; pyrethrins; synergism; therapeutics; viability; China
Abstract:
... Pesticides are a well-known family of chemicals that have contaminated water systems globally. Four common subfamilies of pesticides include organochlorines, organophosphates, pyrethroids, and carbamate insecticides which have been shown to adversely affect the human nervous system. Studies have shown a link between pesticide exposure and decreased viability, proliferation, migration, and differen ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.03.033

27. Assessment of the Priestley-Taylor coefficient and a modified potential evapotranspiration model

Author:
Georgios Nikolaou; Damianos Neocleous; Evangelini Kitta; Nikolaos Katsoulas
Source:
Smart agricultural technology 2023 v.3 pp. 100075
ISSN:
2772-3755
Subject:
air; cucumbers; evapotranspiration; greenhouses; leaves; meteorological data; models; temperature; ventilation systems
Abstract:
... The Priestley–Taylor α coefficient was adjusted to the surrounding environment in a Mediterranean greenhouse. The estimated values of α were 0.86 and 0.72 in greenhouse compartments equipped with a forced air ventilation system or wetted evaporative-pad system, respectively. The proposed α coefficient values observed were not equivalent to typical values recommended elsewhere. Furthermore, hourly ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.atech.2022.100075

28. Association between serum levels of TSH and free T4 and per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds concentrations in pregnant women

Author:
Aijing Li; Jian Hou; Jianjie Fu; Yinan Wang; Yifei Hu; Taifeng Zhuang; Menglong Li; Maoyong Song; Guibin Jiang
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 11-18
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
antibodies; blood serum; early development; fetal development; homeostasis; iodide peroxidase; pregnancy; regression analysis; thyroid function; thyroid hormones; thyrotropin; thyroxine; weight gain; China
Abstract:
... Many per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFASs) may disrupt maternal thyroid hormone homeostasis in pregnancy. Concerns should be raised regarding the PFASs exposure in pregnant women because thyroid hormones are involved in the early development of the fetus. In this study, we measured the concentrations of 13 PFASs, including five novel short-chain PFASs, in serum from 123 pregnant women in Beij ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.10.026

29. Atmospheric oxidizing capacity in autumn Beijing: Analysis of the O3 and PM2.5 episodes based on observation-based model

Author:
Chenhui Jia; Shengrui Tong; Xinran Zhang; Fangjie Li; Wenqian Zhang; Weiran Li; Zhen Wang; Gen Zhang; Guiqian Tang; Zirui Liu; Maofa Ge
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 557-569
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
aerosols; air pollution; autumn; formaldehyde; hydroxyl radicals; models; nitrous acid; oxidants; ozone; photolysis; troposphere; uncertainty; China
Abstract:
... Atmospheric oxidizing capacity (AOC) is the fundamental driving factors of chemistry process (e.g., the formation of ozone (O₃) and secondary organic aerosols (SOA)) in the troposphere. However, accurate quantification of AOC still remains uncertainty. In this study, a comprehensive field campaign was conducted during autumn 2019 in downtown of Beijing, where O₃ and PM₂.₅ episodes had been experie ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.11.020

30. Atmospheric particle hygroscopicity and the influence by oxidation state of organic aerosols in urban Beijing

Author:
Sinan Zhang; Xiaojing Shen; Junying Sun; Yangmei Zhang; Xiaoye Zhang; Can Xia; Xinyao Hu; Junting Zhong; Jialing Wang; Shuo Liu
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 544-556
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
aerosols; air; chemical composition; hygroscopicity; nitrates; oxidation; particulates; pollution; probability distribution; seasonal variation; spring; water uptake; winter; China
Abstract:
... A hygroscopic tandem differential mobility analyser (H-TDMA) was used to observe the size-resolved hygroscopic characteristics of submicron particles in January and April 2018 in urban Beijing. The probability distribution of the hygroscopic growth factor (HGF-PDF) in winter and spring usually showed a bimodal pattern, with more hygroscopic mode (MH) being more dominant. The seasonal variation in ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.11.019

31. Bio-immobilization and recovery of chromium using a denitrifying biofilm system: Identification of reaction zone, binding forms and end products

Author:
Yingxin Zhao; Junzhi Gao; Xu Zhou; Zhouran Li; Cailian Zhao; Xulong Jia; Min Ji
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 70-80
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
biofilm; bioremediation; chromium; denitrification; digestion; polymers; wastewater; China
Abstract:
... Chromium is an important resource in strategic metals. Different from most studies focusing on the bio-reduction of hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)], this study aims to achieve the immobilization and recovery of chromium using a sequencing batch biofilm reactor. Results showed that Cr(VI) removal efficiency remained more than 99%, and 97% of reduced Cr(III) was immobilized in the biofilm. Immobilizati ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.03.050

32. Biomass chemical looping gasification for syngas production using modified hematite as oxygen carriers

Author:
Cong Jiang; Xiaoyu Jin; Tingting Xu; Bo Xiao; Zhiquan Hu; Xun Wang
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 171-184
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
biomass; calcium oxide; clean energy; feedstocks; gasification; hematite; oxygen; steam; synthesis gas; temperature; China
Abstract:
... Syngas is a clean energy carrier and a major industrial feedstock. In this paper, syngas was produced via biomass chemical looping gasification (CLG) process. Hematite, the most common Fe-based oxygen carrier (OC), was modified with different metal oxides (CeO₂, CaO and MgO) by the impregnation method. The hematite modified by CeO₂, CaO and MgO was namely as CeO₂-hematite (CeO₂-H), CaO-hematite (C ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.11.028

33. Burden levels of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, dibenzofurans, and polychlorinated biphenyls in typical edible meat animals

Author:
Ying Han; Wenbin Liu; Rongrong Lei; Mingxin Wang; Yingang Xue
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 742-749
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
asses; blood; cattle; chickens; dibenzofuran; ducks; food contamination; food intake; horses; lipids; liquids; polychlorinated dibenzodioxins; polychlorinated dibenzofurans; rabbits; sheep; swine; toxicity; China
Abstract:
... The concentrations and distributions of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs), polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the whole blood and meat of eight typical edible animals (chicken, donkey, horse, cattle, rabbit, sheep, duck, and pig) were illustrated. Total concentrations of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) and PCBs (on a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.02.033

34. Catalytic oxidation effect of MnSO4 on As(III) by air in alkaline solution

Author:
Yuhu Li; Yudong Yang; Ruixiang Wang; Zhifeng Xu; Guizhong Jin; Chengyong Jin
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 644-655
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
X-ray diffraction; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; air; air flow; oxidation; spectrometers; temperature; China
Abstract:
... The catalytic oxidation effect of MnSO₄ on As(III) by air in an alkaline solution was investigated. According to the X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive spectrometer (SEM-EDS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis results of the product, it was shown that the introduction of MnSO₄ in the form of solution would generate Na₀.₅₅Mn₂O₄·1.5H₂O with stron ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.05.042

35. Changes of DOM and its correlation with internal nutrient release during cyanobacterial growth and decline in Lake Chaohu, China

Author:
Yan Bao; Tao Huang; Chengwu Ning; Tingting Sun; Pengliang Tao; Jie Wang; Qingye Sun
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 769-781
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
algae; dissolved organic matter; eutrophication; fluorescence; humification; lakes; ligands; mineralization; molecular weight; phosphorus; temperature; total phosphorus; China
Abstract:
... The seasonal changes in dissolved organic matter (DOM), and its correlation with the release of internal nutrients during the annual cycle of cyanobacteria in the eutrophic Lake Chaohu, China, were investigated from four sampling periods between November 2020 and July 2021. The DOM fluorescence components were identified as protein-like C1, microbial humic-like C2, and terrestrial humic-like C3. T ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.02.019

36. Characteristics and distribution of phosphorus in surface sediments of a shallow lake

Author:
Ziwei Long; Zehua Ji; Yuansheng Pei
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 50-60
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
agricultural pollution; bioavailability; biogeochemical cycles; esters; lakes; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; organic matter; orthophosphates; pH; principal component analysis; risk; rivers; sediments; China
Abstract:
... Phosphorus (P) in sediments plays an important role in shallow lake ecosystems and has a major effect on the lake environment. The mobility and bioavailability of P primarily depend on the contents of different P forms, which in turn depend on the sedimentary environment. Here, sediment samples from Baiyangdian (BYD) lake were collected and measured by the Standards, Measurements, and Testing proc ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.10.012

37. Characteristics and source apportionment of PM2.5 under the dual influence of the Spring Festival and the COVID-19 pandemic in Yuncheng city

Author:
Chen Zhang; Yingying Zhang; Xingang Liu; Yafei Liu; Chenlu Li
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 553-567
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; air; business enterprises; chemical composition; coal; combustion; humidity; nitrogen; sulfur; vehicles (equipment); wind speed; China
Abstract:
... Based on the online and membrane sampling data of Yuncheng from January 1st to February 12th, 2020, the formation mechanism of haze under the dual influence of Spring Festival and COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease) was analyzed. Atmospheric capacity, chemical composition, secondary transformation, source apportionment, backward trajectory, pollution space and enterprise distribution were studied. Low ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.02.020

38. Characterization of sulfide oxidation and optimization of sulfate production by a thermophilic Paenibacillus naphthalenovorans LYH-3 isolated from sewage sludge composting

Author:
Li Chen; Weiguang Li; Yi Zhao; Shumei Zhang; Liqiang Meng; Yujie Zhou
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 712-722
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
Paenibacillus; bacteria; enzyme activity; enzymes; experimental design; heat tolerance; kinetics; odors; oxidation; pH; quinones; sewage sludge; specific growth rate; sulfates; sulfides; sulfites; sulfur; China
Abstract:
... The sulfur-containing odor emitted from sludge composting could be controlled by sulfide oxidizing bacteria, yet mesophilic strains show inactivation during the thermophilic stage of composting. Aimed to investigate and characterize the thermotolerant bacterium that could oxidize sulfide into sulfate, a heterotrophic strain was isolated from sewage sludge composting and identified as Paenibacillus ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.12.030

39. Chemical reductive technologies for the debromination of polybrominated diphenyl ethers: A review

Author:
Ming Lei; Yao Tang; Lihua Zhu; Heqing Tang
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.127 pp. 42-59
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
bioaccumulation; biphenyl; bromination; electron transfer; environmental fate; hydrogen; mechanochemistry; photocatalysis; photolysis; thermodynamics; toxicity; China
Abstract:
... Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are widely used as brominated flame retardants, which had attracted amounts of attention due to their harmful characteristics of high toxicity, environmental persistence and potential bioaccumulation. Many chemical reductive debromination technologies have been developed for the debromination of PBDEs, including photolysis, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, z ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.05.019

40. Chromium transformation driven by iron redox cycling in basalt-derived paddy soil with high geological background values

Author:
Ke Zhang; Yang Yang; Wenting Chi; Guojun Chen; Yanhong Du; Shiwen Hu; Fangbai Li; Tongxu Liu
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 470-479
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; chromium; crystallization; drainage; kinetics; organic matter; oxidation; paddies; paddy soils; soil aggregation; transmission electron microscopy; China
Abstract:
... The flooding and drainage of paddy fields has great effects on the transformation of heavy metals, however, the transformation of Cr in basalt-derived paddy soil with high geological background values was less recognized. The typical basalt-derived paddy soil was incubated under alternating redox conditions. The Cr fractions and the dynamics of Fe/N/S/C were examined. The HCl-extractable Cr increa ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.12.013

41. Citrate-promoted dissolution of nanostructured manganese oxides: Implications for nano-enabled sustainable agriculture

Author:
Di Fu; Lin Duan; Xiaoyan Li; Chuanjia Jiang; Tong Zhang; Wei Chen
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 492-498
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
agrochemicals; manganese; nanospheres; nanowires; sustainable agriculture; China
Abstract:
... Nanostructured manganese oxides (nano-MnOₓ) have shown great promises as versatile agrochemicals in nano-enabled sustainable agriculture, owing to the coupled benefits of controlled release of dissolved Mn²⁺, an essential nutrient needed by plants, and oxidative destruction of environmental organic pollutants. Here, we show that three δ-MnO₂ nanomaterials consisting of nanosheet-assembled flower-l ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.03.009

42. Co-exposure of sulfur nanoparticles and Cu alleviate Cu stress and toxicity to oilseed rape Brassica napus L.

Author:
Haiyan Yuan; Qingquan Liu; Jiahao Fu; Yinjie Wang; Yongxia Zhang; Yuming Sun; Haiying Tong; Om Parkash Dhankher
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.124 pp. 319-329
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
Brassica napus; ascorbate peroxidase; catalase; glutathione transferase; glutathione-disulfide reductase; heavy metals; lipids; malondialdehyde; peroxidase; phytotoxicity; plant growth; sulfates; sulfur; superoxide dismutase; sustainable technology; China
Abstract:
... Experiments were performed to explore the impact of sulfur nanoparticles (SNPs) on growth, Cu accumulation, and physiological and biochemical responses of oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) inoculated with 5 mg/L Cu-amended MS medium supplemented with or without 300 mg/L SNPs exposure. Cu exerted severe phytotoxicity and inhibited plant growth. SNPs application enhanced the shoot height, root length ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2021.09.040

43. Co-occurrence of genes for antibiotic resistance and arsenic biotransformation in paddy soils

Author:
Huiling Cui; Dong Zhu; Longjun Ding; Yifei Wang; Jianqiang Su; Guilan Duan; Yongguan Zhu
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 701-711
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
Clostridium; antibiotic resistance; biotransformation; food safety; manure amendments; manure spreading; methylation; multiple drug resistance; paddies; paddy soils; pollution; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; risk; China
Abstract:
... Paddy soils are potential hotspots of combined contamination with arsenic (As) and antibiotics, which may induce co-selection of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and As biotransformation genes (ABGs), resulting in dissemination of antimicrobial resistance and modification in As biogeochemical cycling. So far, little information is available for these co-selection processes and specific patterns ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.02.027

44. Coating zirconium oxide-nanocomposite with humic acid for recovery of mercury and chromium in hazardous waste of chemical oxygen demand test

Author:
Yujian Lai; Liteng Hao; Lijie Dong; Sujuan Yu; Jingfu Liu
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 40-47
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
adsorption; chromium; desorption; hazardous waste; humic acids; mercury; nanocomposites; pH; salinity; thiourea; toxicity; wastewater; zirconium; China
Abstract:
... Hazardous waste of chemical oxygen demand (COD) test (HWCOD) is one of the most common laboratory wastewaters, containing large amounts of H₂SO₄ and highly toxic Cr³⁺ and Hg²⁺. Current treatment methods suffered from incomplete removal of Cr³⁺ and high-cost. Herein, a humic acid-coated zirconium oxide-resin nanocomposite (HA-HZO-201) was fabricated for efficient recovery of Cr³⁺ and Hg²⁺ in HWCOD. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.04.017

45. Comparison of UV and UV-LED activated sodium percarbonate for the degradation of O-desmethylvenlafaxine

Author:
Jing Deng; Anhong Cai; Xiao Ling; Qian Sun; Tianxin Zhu; Qingsong Li; Xueyan Li; Weizhu Chen
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 656-667
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
antidepressants; cleavage (chemistry); cost effectiveness; demethylation; human health; metabolites; oxidation; photolysis; quantum mechanics; sodium percarbonate; wavelengths; China
Abstract:
... As an active metabolite of venlafaxine and emerging antidepressant, O-desmethylvenlafaxine (ODVEN) was widely detected in different water bodies, which caused potential harm to human health and environmental safety. In this study, the comparative work on the ODVEN degradation by UV (254 nm) and UV-LED (275 nm) activated sodium percarbonate (SPC) systems was systematically performed. The higher rem ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.05.052

46. Comparison of UV-based advanced oxidation processes for the removal of different fractions of NOM from drinking water

Author:
Zhenxing Yao; Mingquan Wang; Ruibao Jia; Qinghua Zhao; Li Liu; Shaohua Sun
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 387-395
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
absorbance; activated carbon; dissolved organic carbon; factor analysis; fluorescence; halogens; hydrophilicity; hydrophobicity; molecular weight; oxidation; prediction; China
Abstract:
... This study examined the effectiveness for degradation of hydrophobic (HPO), transphilic (TPI) and hydrophilic (HPI) fractions of natural organic matter (NOM) during UV/H₂O₂, UV/TiO₂ and UV/K₂S₂O₈ (UV/PS) advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). The changing characteristics of NOM were evaluated by dissolved organic carbon (DOC), the specific UV absorbance (SUVA), trihalomethanes formation potential (T ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.03.040

47. Comparison of mesophilic and thermophilic anaerobic digestions of thermal hydrolysis pretreated swine manure: Process performance, microbial communities and energy balance

Author:
Xiaohui Liu; Changmin Lee; Jae Young Kim
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 222-233
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
Euryarchaeota; ammonia; anaerobic digestion; biogas; economic performance; energy balance; energy efficiency; methane production; pig manure; thermal hydrolysis; China
Abstract:
... Anaerobic digestion (AD) of swine manure (SM) commonly shows low biogas output and unsatisfactory economic performance. In this study, thermophilic AD (TAD, 50 ± 1 °C) was combined with thermal hydrolysis pretreatment (THP, 170 °C/10 bar), to investigate its potential for maximizing biogas yield, securing successful digestion and microbial diversity, as well as improving energy balance. Four lab-s ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.03.032

48. Competing esterification and oligomerization reactions of typical long-chain alcohols to secondary organic aerosol formation

Author:
Jiaxin Wang; Xiaohui Ma; Yuemeng Ji; Yongpeng Ji; Yanpeng Gao; Yuqi Xiao; Guiying Li; Taicheng An
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 103-112
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
aerosols; esterification; hygroscopicity; oligomerization; protonation; quantum mechanics; reaction kinetics; China
Abstract:
... Organosulfate (OSA) nanoparticles, as secondary organic aerosol (SOA) compositions, are ubiquitous in urban and rural environments. Hence, we systemically investigated the mechanisms and kinetics of aqueous-phase reactions of 1-butanol/1-decanol (BOL/DOL) and their roles in the formation of OSA nanoparticles by using quantum chemical and kinetic calculations. The mechanism results show that the aq ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.02.030

49. Component regulation in novel La-Co-O-C composite catalyst for boosted redox reactions and enhanced thermal stability in methane combustion

Author:
Peiqi Chu; Saifei Wang; Yi Zhang; Shiguang Zhao; Yahan Wang; Jiguang Deng; Erhong Duan
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.126 pp. 459-469
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; acidity; activation energy; active oxygen species; adsorption; ammonia; carbon dioxide; catalysts; catalytic activity; combustion; desorption; glycerol; hydrogen; methane; models; oxygen; temperature; thermal stability; China
Abstract:
... A novel La-Co-O-C (LC-C) composites were prepared via a facile co-hydrothermal route with oxides and glycerol and further optimized for methane catalytic activity and thermal stability via component regulation. It was demonstrated that Co₃O₄ phase was the main component in regulation. The combined results of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), temperature-programmed desorption of oxygen (O₂-TP ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.04.002

50. Connecting sources, fractions and algal availability of sediment phosphorus in shallow lakes: An approach to the criteria for sediment phosphorus concentrations

Author:
Jin Zhang; Shijiao Buyang; Qitao Yi; Peiyao Deng; Wei Huang; Cheng Chen; Wenqing Shi
Source:
Journal of environmental sciences (China) 2023 v.125 pp. 798-810
ISSN:
1001-0742
Subject:
algae; aluminum; calcium; iron; models; phosphorus; sediments; urbanization; China
Abstract:
... Although point and nonpoint sources contribute roughly equal nutrient loads to lakes, their relative role in supporting algae growth has not been clarified. In this research, we have established a quantitative relationship between algae-available phosphorus (P) and P chemical fractions in sediments; the latter indicates the relative contribution of point versus nonpoint sources. Surface sediments ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jes.2022.03.038