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Underrecognized three-carbon chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons: Occurrence, regulation, and treatment strategies 未被充分认识的三碳氯化脂肪烃：发生、调节和处理策略

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Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2025-07-18 DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2025.2484889

Maria Jose Jimenez Vizcarra, Zhiqian Han, Peng Gao, Meng Wang

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Pretreatments of lignocellulosic biomass for biohydrogen biorefinery: Recent progress, techno-economic feasibility and prospectives 木质纤维素生物质用于生物制氢的预处理：最新进展、技术经济可行性和前景

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Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2025-07-18 DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2025.2484892

Zi-Tong Zhao, Jie Ding, Ji-Wei Pang, Mei-Yi Bao, Geng Luo, Bo-Yuan Wang, Bing-Feng Liu, Lu-Yan Zhang, Nan-Qi Ren, Shan-Shan Yang

{"title":"Pretreatments of lignocellulosic biomass for biohydrogen biorefinery: Recent progress, techno-economic feasibility and prospectives","authors":"Zi-Tong Zhao, Jie Ding, Ji-Wei Pang, Mei-Yi Bao, Geng Luo, Bo-Yuan Wang, Bing-Feng Liu, Lu-Yan Zhang, Nan-Qi Ren, Shan-Shan Yang","doi":"10.1080/10643389.2025.2484892","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2025.2484892","url":null,"abstract":"Dark fermentation (DF) of lignocellulosic biomass (LB) is expected to play a critical role in building a green hydrogen supply chain toward the carbon-neutral society. Due to its inherent recalcitrance, biomass demands pretreatment to increase its digestibility. Various pretreatment techniques have been extensively investigated to improve the digestibility of feedstocks. However, no systematic review of pretreatment to promote biohydrogen fermentation has been conducted. Besides, studies analyzing the economic feasibility of pretreatment technologies are lacking. The aim of this review is to analyze the current pretreatment techniques and research results based on different driving forces. Intense thermochemical pretreatment dissolves lignin and hemicellulose and forms various inhibitors that interfere with the physiological and metabolic functions of the microbiota. Moreover, the issues related to the detoxification methods of inhibitors and their impacts on biomass fermentation were highlighted. The possibility of bioaugmentation of hydrogen-producing microflora with genetically engineered or naturally resistant bacteria may serve to be an effective in situ detoxification protocol. Moreover, the recycling techniques related to pretreatment were also discussed. Black liquor is a huge carbon reservoir with great potential to produce products such as biohydrogen and the value-added products generated will help reduce the environmental degradation caused by black liquor. Furthermore, the technical and economic viability of the current pretreatment methods and the prospects were also discussed. Increased costs related with buffering, reduced productivity and energy efficacy are critical factors contributing to the costs of bio-H2 production. For every 20% increase in H2 yield, production costs are decreased by 8%.","PeriodicalId":10823,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"25 1","pages":"1070-1096"},"PeriodicalIF":12.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144237873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Peracetic acid-driven advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment: Demystifying organic radicals and non-radical species 废水处理中过氧乙酸驱动的高级氧化工艺：揭开有机自由基和非自由基的神秘面纱

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Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2025-07-18 DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2025.2495637

Guanglei Yao, Xuefei Zhou, Haiping Gao, Tongcai Liu, Yalei Zhang, Jiabin Chen

{"title":"Peracetic acid-driven advanced oxidation processes for wastewater treatment: Demystifying organic radicals and non-radical species","authors":"Guanglei Yao, Xuefei Zhou, Haiping Gao, Tongcai Liu, Yalei Zhang, Jiabin Chen","doi":"10.1080/10643389.2025.2495637","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2025.2495637","url":null,"abstract":"Peracetic acid (PAA) based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have received increasing attention in wastewater treatment. However, it is challenging to identify the radical and/or non-radical species and elucidate the intrinsic interaction mechanisms involved in PAA-based AOPs. This work presents a systematic review of the selective generation mechanisms of radicals (hydroxyl and organic radicals), with a focus on organic radicals, and non-radical species (reactive complexes (RC), high-valent metals (HVM), singlet oxygen (1O2), and electron transfer process (ETP)). Furthermore, we examine various strategies for the precise identification and characterization of radical and/or non-radical species (e.g., quenching, chemical probes, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and electrochemical testing), and emphasize existing controversies. Subsequently, we provide an in-depth discussion of the reaction mechanisms between the reactive species and the contaminants/water matrices, as well as the potential for generating halogenated byproducts. Finally, we highlight the challenges and opportunities of the PAA-based AOPs in wastewater treatment, aiming to inspire future research endeavors that promote the practical application of PAA-based AOPs in wastewater treatment.","PeriodicalId":10823,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"4 1","pages":"1124-1147"},"PeriodicalIF":12.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144252298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Recent advances in layered double hydroxides for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment: A critical review 层状双氢氧化物在制药废水处理中的最新进展

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Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2025-07-18 DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2025.2488808

Yexiang Chen, Haihua Xu, M. Shahnawaz Khan, Shiqi Han, Sidi Zhu

{"title":"Recent advances in layered double hydroxides for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment: A critical review","authors":"Yexiang Chen, Haihua Xu, M. Shahnawaz Khan, Shiqi Han, Sidi Zhu","doi":"10.1080/10643389.2025.2488808","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2025.2488808","url":null,"abstract":"In recent decades, pharmaceuticals, lauded for saving millions of lives, have surfaced as a new class of environmental contaminants. These compounds, originating primarily from hospital and industrial settings, often resist traditional treatment technologies and can persist in the environment for extended periods. The scarcity of water resources underscores the urgent need for innovative strategies for the effective management of pharmaceutical wastewater. Recently, layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have garnered considerable attention for their application in the remediation of pharmaceutical wastewater. This review explores the recent advancements in LDH-based adsorbents and membranes for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment. LDHs demonstrate superior adsorption capabilities due to their intercalation properties and structural versatility, effectively removing pharmaceutical contaminants such as antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Moreover, LDH-modified membranes enhance separation efficiency by improving permeability, selectivity, and fouling resistance. Advanced analytical techniques, including machine learning and synchrotron radiation, have provided deeper insights into the LDH mechanisms. However, challenges such as metal leaching, low mechanical durability, and limited scalability remain critical hurdles. Future research should focus on optimizing LDH stability, integrating adsorption with membrane separation techniques, and exploring hybrid treatment strategies. The recovery of valuable pharmaceuticals through LDH-based systems also presents a sustainable approach to wastewater management. This review highlights the potential of LDHs in pharmaceutical wastewater treatment while identifying key points for further development to enhance their practicality and large-scale application.","PeriodicalId":10823,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"26 1 1","pages":"1097-1123"},"PeriodicalIF":12.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144252380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Advancements of heavy metals control in the environment from detection to separation and recovery: Emerging microfluidics strategy 环境中重金属控制从检测到分离和回收的进展：新兴的微流体策略

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Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2025-07-03 DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2025.2483534

Xiaoyun Liu, Hongrui Xiang, Jiawei Li, Wenchao Zhang, Feiping Zhao, Qingwei Wang, Meiqing Shi, Yunyan Wang, Xu Yan, Liyuan Chai

{"title":"Advancements of heavy metals control in the environment from detection to separation and recovery: Emerging microfluidics strategy","authors":"Xiaoyun Liu, Hongrui Xiang, Jiawei Li, Wenchao Zhang, Feiping Zhao, Qingwei Wang, Meiqing Shi, Yunyan Wang, Xu Yan, Liyuan Chai","doi":"10.1080/10643389.2025.2483534","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2025.2483534","url":null,"abstract":"Investigating the fate of heavy metals, especially natural environmental processes, requires innovation and precise technologies that can offer knowledge at the microscopic scale. Breakthrough of the microfluidics involved in heavy metals control has accelerated in recent years along with realization of the ubiquity, non-degradability, bioaccumulation, mobility and reactivity of heavy metals in the environment. This review explores recent advances in microfluidic applications for heavy metal control, spanning detection, separation, and recovery. Among microreactors, droplet-based systems demonstrate exceptional performance in detecting trace contaminants, achieving detection limits below 0.5 µg/L through enhanced mixing and reaction efficiency. For separation, liquid-liquid extraction microreactors stand out, with optimized interfaces yielding extraction efficiencies of up to 99.3% for cadmium (Cd) under specific flow and pH conditions. In the realm of recovery, electrochemical microreactors have shown potential for selective deposition, achieving high recovery rates at optimized current densities and tailored electrode materials. Future work will focus on the design and development of functional integration and scale-up of microfluidic systems/platforms, particularly in terms of the flexibility of microfluidic device design and assembly, as well as the efficiency of mass and heat transfer and reactions. The precise process control characteristics of microfluidic systems make them highly promising for applications in environmental monitoring, pollution control, and resource recovery.","PeriodicalId":10823,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"6 1","pages":"1-21"},"PeriodicalIF":12.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144136781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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New trend on chemical structure representation learning in toxicology: In reviews of machine learning model methodology 毒理学中化学结构表征学习的新趋势：机器学习模型方法综述

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Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2025-07-03 DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2025.2469868

Jiabin Zhang, Lei Zhao, Wei Wang, De-Feng Xing, Zhen-Xing Wang, Jun Ma, Aijie Wang, Nan-Qi Ren, Duu-Jong Lee, Chuan Chen

{"title":"New trend on chemical structure representation learning in toxicology: In reviews of machine learning model methodology","authors":"Jiabin Zhang, Lei Zhao, Wei Wang, De-Feng Xing, Zhen-Xing Wang, Jun Ma, Aijie Wang, Nan-Qi Ren, Duu-Jong Lee, Chuan Chen","doi":"10.1080/10643389.2025.2469868","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2025.2469868","url":null,"abstract":"Computer-assisted virtual screening using structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models is a surrogate method for reducing the need for costly animal experiments. However, traditional QSAR models face significant challenges, such as the ‘activity cliff’ phenomenon and small datasets, which limit their ability to generalize and predict toxicity. This review examines transistion of digital encodings form in molecules and its corresponding models, introducing from molecule descriptors to three advanced types of molecular representations based on deep learning techniques. We highlight the importance of deep learning models that can not only capture molecular similarity in chemical space to address the ‘activity cliff’ problem but also improve model performance through feature fusion. As alternative solutions to reduce reliance on feature engineering potentially, graph neural network, convolutional neural network and large lanuage model and their related training paradigm such as transfer learning could give another opportunity for toxicity model setting in terms of data insuffient dealing etc. This work could help potential deep learning modelers to build robust model, setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in further development and application of toxicity prediction models.","PeriodicalId":10823,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"543 1","pages":"1-26"},"PeriodicalIF":12.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144136735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Advances in anammox process for municipal wastewater treatment plants: A review focusing on applied study and full-scale implementation cases 城市污水处理厂厌氧氨氧化工艺研究进展：以应用研究和大规模实施案例为重点

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Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2025-07-03 DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2025.2483522

Xin Yin, Wenqi Li, Meng Zhang, Rui Du, Chongjun Chen

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Diffusive gradients in thin films (DGT) for measuring potentially bioavailable pesticide residues in soil systems: Current challenges and perspectives 用于测量土壤系统中潜在生物可利用农药残留的薄膜扩散梯度（DGT）：当前的挑战和前景

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Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2025-06-23 DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2025.2520553

Vijay Kumar Aralappanavar, Binoy Sarkar, Casey L. Doolette, Leigh Donnellan, Sean Mason, Michael Rose, Peter Hoffmann, Hao Zhang, Enzo Lombi

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Resuscitation of viable but nonculturable microorganisms: A highly promising strategy for enhanced bioremediation 复苏有活力但不可培养的微生物：一种非常有前途的增强生物修复策略

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Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2025-06-18 DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2025.2463335

Wenjie Yu, Faqian Sun, Chaofeng Shen, Xiaomei Su

{"title":"Resuscitation of viable but nonculturable microorganisms: A highly promising strategy for enhanced bioremediation","authors":"Wenjie Yu, Faqian Sun, Chaofeng Shen, Xiaomei Su","doi":"10.1080/10643389.2025.2463335","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2025.2463335","url":null,"abstract":"The viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state is a common phenomenon through which microorganisms respond to stress to ensure long-term survival. To date, more than 100 microbial species have been reported to enter the VBNC state under various stressful conditions. In the VBNC state, cells undergo morphological, physiological, and genetic changes, with the mechanisms of VBNC state formation differing among microbial species and stressful conditions. Although the VBNC state has been extensively investigated in the fields of medicine and food safety, research on the VBNC state of pollutant-degrading microorganisms remains limited. Mounting evidence has confirmed the existence of the VBNC state in microorganisms capable of degrading polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and phenol. The resuscitation of VBNC microorganisms, which represent a significant portion of microbial resources, is crucial for the effective microbial remediation of polluted environments. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the formation, characteristics, and mechanisms of the VBNC state in microorganisms. It also outlines various methods for resuscitating VBNC bacteria, with a specific focus on resuscitation-promoting factors (Rpfs). Importantly, from the perspective of environmental bioremediation, this review highlights the potential of VBNC state bacteria, the application of Rpfs in resuscitating VBNC bacteria in polluted environments, and the feasibility of utilizing resuscitated strains as inoculants for environmental bioremediation.","PeriodicalId":10823,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"95 1","pages":"1-24"},"PeriodicalIF":12.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143910012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A review on the production of nutrient-enriched biochar: Insights from the evolution of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium 富营养化生物炭的生产研究进展：从氮、磷、钾演化的启示

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Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology Pub Date : 2025-06-18 DOI: 10.1080/10643389.2025.2457991

Xiaoqiang Cui, Xufeng Li, Junxia Wang, Xutong Wang, Fan Yu, Gaixiu Yang, Shiwei Xu, Zhanjun Cheng, Qianying Yang, Beibei Yan, Guanyi Chen

{"title":"A review on the production of nutrient-enriched biochar: Insights from the evolution of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium","authors":"Xiaoqiang Cui, Xufeng Li, Junxia Wang, Xutong Wang, Fan Yu, Gaixiu Yang, Shiwei Xu, Zhanjun Cheng, Qianying Yang, Beibei Yan, Guanyi Chen","doi":"10.1080/10643389.2025.2457991","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2025.2457991","url":null,"abstract":"Biochar, a carbonaceous solid produced by thermochemical conversion of biomass, is commonly used for soil improvement. In comparison with the biochars derived from wood chips and grass, the biochar produced from nutrient-enriched feedstocks (e.g., sewage sludge, animal manure, microalgae, and wetland plants) contained higher contents of nutrients and showed greater potential for soil application. To achieve the efficient utilization of nutrients in biochar, the behavior of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) during pyrolysis of nutrient-enriched feedstock should be clarified. This study provides a systematic review of the migration and transformation of N, P, and K during the production of biochar derived from nutrient-enriched biomass, with special emphasis on the effects of nutrient-enriched biochar on soil available nutrients. Perspectives and challenges for agricultural applications of biochar are discussed as well. The migration and transformation of N, P, and K are affected by the pyrolysis temperature and the properties of the feedstock during the pyrolysis process. The application of nutrient-enriched biochar could provide additional nutrients, change the physicochemical properties of soil, and modify microbial community to elevate the content of soil available nutrients. Therefore, the production of nutrient-enriched biochar from N/P/K-enriched biomass wastes for soil applications is a promising scheme for sustainable agriculture.","PeriodicalId":10823,"journal":{"name":"Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"83 1","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":12.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143909843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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