Shafeeq Ur Rahman , Jing-Cheng Han , Ghulam Yasin , Aanisa Manzoor Shah
{"title":"Meta-analysis of mangrove phytoremediation for heavy metal mitigation in coastal regions of China","authors":"Shafeeq Ur Rahman , Jing-Cheng Han , Ghulam Yasin , Aanisa Manzoor Shah","doi":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107683","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107683","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Heavy metals (HMs) are major contributors to coastal pollution and pose serious threats to coastal biodiversity. Given their non-degradability, bio-accumulation, bio magnification, abundance, and toxicity through successive trophic levels, effective management strategies are crucial to addressing toxic metals. Recently, mangrove forestation regions in China have faced increasing HM pollution. This meta-analysis evaluates phytoremediation strategies employed by various mangrove species against toxic metals and organic pollutants in different provinces of China. Data on the phytoremediation potential of mangroves were collected and analyzed from 220 publications within 24 years, from 2000 to 2024. Results indicate a 28 % increase in phytoremediation potential in China. Notably, significant phytoremediation was observed in <em>Bruguiera sexangula</em> (33 %) in Hainan, <em>Kandelia abovata</em> in Guangdong (27 %), Zhejiang (25 %), Liaoning (26 %), and Tianjin (6 %), <em>Avicennia marina</em> in Shandong (22 %); Sonneratia <em>apetala</em> (3 %) in Jiangsu, <em>Bruguiera gymnorhiza</em> in Fujian (9 %) and <em>Rhizophora stylosa</em> (6 %) in Guangxi province. Additionally, significant accumulation of HMs was observed in sediments (5 μg/g), plant parts (3–20 μg/g), and soil (7 μg/g). Our study demonstrated that <em>K. obovata</em>, <em>B. sexangula, A. marina</em>, <em>B.gymnorhiza</em>, <em>R. stylosa,</em> and <em>S. apetala</em> showed morphological changes such as pneumatophores and viviparous propagules, biochemical changes (e.g., increased antioxidants, such as MDA, PPO, SKDH, CAD) and genetic changes, (e.g., upregulation of antioxidant genes) in response to the toxic effects of HMs. Furthermore, Igeo, PLI, and ERI values reveal that Guangdong, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Tianjin would be considered polluted regions (Igeo >6; PLI < 1; ERI > 1).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11490,"journal":{"name":"Ecological Engineering","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 107683"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144169552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
Nguyen Tan Phong , Nguyen Bao Thuan , Nguyen Ngoc Tien , Huynh Van Quoc
{"title":"Is it ecologically feasible to enclose mangrove-mud coasts using multiple concrete structures for erosion control? Evidence from the Vietnamese Mekong Delta","authors":"Nguyen Tan Phong , Nguyen Bao Thuan , Nguyen Ngoc Tien , Huynh Van Quoc","doi":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107678","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107678","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Multiple concrete (offshore and shoreline) structures are increasingly being built to enclose entire mangrove mud coasts to control coastal erosion. Until now, it remains unclear as to whether or not enclosing mangrove-mud coasts using multiple concrete structures for erosion control is ecologically feasible. The authors used the Tien Giang Protected Mangrove Forest (Tien Giang PMF), Tien Giang Province, the Vietnamese Mekong Delta, as a case study to partially address this question. The authors investigated the relationship between the construction of multiple shoreline and offshore structures constructed along the Tien Giang coast (TGCPS) and the protection of Tien Giang PMF through 2024 in terms of shoreline changes, changes to mangrove vegetation cover, and strong mangrove growth in the absence of the TGCPS protection. This study involved the analysis of shoreline changes over multiple years (2000 and 2024), calculation of the enhanced vegetation index (EVI), in addition to ground truthing, and field investigations. The authors found that the shoreline of Tien Giang PMF has changed despite the construction of the TGCPS. TGCPS were constructed in areas of moderate to high erosion and had a low level of mangrove growth in the surrounding areas. Mangrove forests survived and grew strongly in areas without protection by TGCPS. The survival of the mangrove forests was threatened by multiple threats. Therefore, the combination of shoreline and offshore structures is acceptable as a short-term strategy in a specific area to control eroding muddy coast. However, it is therefore not ecologically feasible to enclose an entire coast using multiple shoreline and offshore structures without properly considering the local hydrodynamic elements. Instead, a holistic approach should be designed with rigorous hydrodynamic studies, and the placement of structures must be strategic and well-studied.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11490,"journal":{"name":"Ecological Engineering","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 107678"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144147076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
Yuanxiang Yang , Lang Huang , Shihuai Deng , Xiaohong Zhang , Wenyue Hou , Shijiang Xiao , Rui Shen , Xiang You , Yan Yang , Hengyu Pan
{"title":"Tradeoffs among ecosystem services under ecological engineering construction: Donor and receiver evaluation of 25 soil and water conservation projects in China","authors":"Yuanxiang Yang , Lang Huang , Shihuai Deng , Xiaohong Zhang , Wenyue Hou , Shijiang Xiao , Rui Shen , Xiang You , Yan Yang , Hengyu Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107685","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107685","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>China's recent ambitious ecological goals have driven ecological engineering projects, some of which have faced criticism for inefficiency and increasing trade-offs among ecosystem services (ESs). Evaluating these projects is crucial for developing more sustainable solutions. To address this issue, we develop a comprehensive evaluation framework that combines emergy analysis (donor side) and economic analysis (receiver side) to assess the value of five key ecosystem services (ESVs) using 25 soil and water conservation projects (SWCPs) as case studies. Furthermore, we apply partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the interaction mechanisms among drivers, including measures factors (<em>measures</em>), terrain factors (<em>terrain</em>), environmental factors (<em>environment</em>), and climatic factors (<em>climate</em>). The results show that after the SWCPs construction, although increase in the total ESs value (ESV<sub>T</sub>) have been found, the decrease of water conservation is demonstrated from both emergy and economic analysis. Carbon sequestration increased in all studied SWCPs expect the Gaocang river small watershed. Inconsistent results from the two adopted methods suggest that the ecological engineering evaluation should consider from both donor side and receiver side. Tradeoffs among ESVs, most notably in soil retention and water conservation pair, suggest the SWCPs are uncoordinated with local ESs. Results derived from our proposed indicators show that the emergy sustainability index (ESI) of more than half of the studied SWCPs decreases, while the cumulative present value of 8 SWCPs also declines. Finally, we find that terrain and climate are the primary drivers of ESVs increases, whereas environment and measures have the most significant negative impacts. <em>Measures</em> weakens the positive effect of <em>terrain</em> while amplifying the negative effect of <em>environment</em>. Finally, suggestions toward optimized ecological construction were raised.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11490,"journal":{"name":"Ecological Engineering","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 107685"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144147168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
Chendong Tang , Hui Wang , Songshuo Li , Qing Wang , Ming Nie , Bo Li
{"title":"Effects of different ecological management measures of urban forests on soil bacterial diversity","authors":"Chendong Tang , Hui Wang , Songshuo Li , Qing Wang , Ming Nie , Bo Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107682","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107682","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To enhance the sustainable development of urban ecosystems, understanding the responses of soil microbial diversity to different ecological management measures is essential. However, the primary factors driving soil microbial diversity in urban ecosystems remain largely unclear. In this study, we examined soil bacterial diversity in Shanghai Haiwan Forest Park and evaluated its responses to various ecological management measures. The results indicated that the different ecological management measures significantly affected soil bacterial diversity and that soil physicochemical properties (e.g., pH and AP) were crucial factors influencing bacterial diversity. In addition, the responses of soil bacterial diversity to management measures were not immediately apparent, and further research is needed to uncover potential patterns. This study provides empirical evidence supporting the integration of microbial diversity into urban ecological management strategies for the development of more effective land-use planning and conservation policies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11490,"journal":{"name":"Ecological Engineering","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 107682"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144146841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
Reilly X. Cox , Lalantha Senevirathna , Sean Mulligan , Stefan Felder
{"title":"Particle tracking to assess safe fish transport through closed conduit components","authors":"Reilly X. Cox , Lalantha Senevirathna , Sean Mulligan , Stefan Felder","doi":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107677","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107677","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fish travelling through closed conduit systems experience a range of hydrodynamic effects which can influence fish wellbeing and consequently ecological restoration and conservation outcomes. Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) models are a promising tool for assessing such effects to improve fish safety. In this study, Lagrangian sensors were used in a physical model, systematically testing hydrodynamic conditions in pipe components in conjunction with live fish tests of Australian silver perch (<em>Bidyanus bidyanus</em>) to determine safe fish transport thresholds and fish travel paths. CFD models of pipe components were validated using the Lagrangian sensor data and Discrete Phase Model (DPM) particles with good agreement of pressure and acceleration data. The implementation of a simple active particle function to represent fish movement greatly improved the particle paths in the model, matching trajectories of live fish transported through the pipe components. Utilising active paths, the CFD models identified additional hydrodynamic threshold values to prevent fish injury. CFD modelling of larger pipes suggested that closed conduit fish passage through full-scale pipes present similar risk to laboratory-scale tests. These findings show that CFD models will assist the sustainable design of closed conduit fishways, which can improve river connectivity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11490,"journal":{"name":"Ecological Engineering","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 107677"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144115661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
Tahra Talib Al-Rashdi , Mushtaque Ahmed , Alexandros Stefanakis
{"title":"Assessment of a sludge treatment reed bed mesocosm under an arid and hot climate","authors":"Tahra Talib Al-Rashdi , Mushtaque Ahmed , Alexandros Stefanakis","doi":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107676","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107676","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work is the first mesocosm study that evaluates the performance of sludge treatment reed beds (STRB) under hot and arid climatic conditions, focusing on the dewatering and mineralization of surplus activated sludge. Two mesocosms with and without plants were loaded with sludge at loading rate of 100 kg TS/m<sup>2</sup>/year and monitored for more than a year before the application of a one-month resting phase. The STRB showed higher sludge volume and total solids reduction than the unplanted drying bed, indicating enhanced dewatering capacity. The STRB achieved outstanding dewatering with more than 98 % of sludge volume reduction at the end of the study, with the total solids content exceeding 60 %. The STRB displayed a gradual mineralization of organic matter, as indicated by the reduction of the volatile solids from 73 % in the activated sludge to levels below 55 %. Metals in the residual sludge remained within national/international limits for sludge reuse in agriculture. Overall, the findings of this study highlight the efficiency and feasibility of STRB as a nature-based technology for sustainable sludge management sludge in arid and hot environments, affording valuable perspectives for real-world implementations and prospective expansion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11490,"journal":{"name":"Ecological Engineering","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 107676"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144070749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
Tatiana Lobato-de Magalhães , Andrew Ryan Sample , Jacob Aaron Hockensmith , Brook D. Herman , Gray Turnage , Gary N. Ervin
{"title":"Is companionship preferable to being alone? Properly paired wetland plant species improve nutrient phytoremediation outcomes","authors":"Tatiana Lobato-de Magalhães , Andrew Ryan Sample , Jacob Aaron Hockensmith , Brook D. Herman , Gray Turnage , Gary N. Ervin","doi":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107666","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107666","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Understanding the specific nutrient and biomass allocation strategies of wetland plants is crucial for selecting suitable species or combinations of species for wetland restoration or creation. To investigate differences in growth and nutrient uptake, we measured the above- and belowground biomass of 520 individuals from four species grown in single and paired mesocosms over three growing seasons. Key growth parameters—including biomass, maximum height, number of leaves, and culms—were recorded, along with tissue nutrient content (C, N, P, K, Mg, Ca, S, B, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn) and analyzed using inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES). <em>Juncus effusus</em> in single-species cultures produced a higher average aboveground biomass and culm production than in paired cultures, where this species increased its own Ca, Mg, Cu, and Mn uptake. Species paired with <em>J. effusus</em> exhibited higher total and aboveground biomass, maximum height, and culm production (<em>Typha latifolia</em>); aboveground biomass and culm production (<em>Phragmites australis</em>); and culm production (<em>Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani</em>) than they did when grown alone. Additionally, <em>S. tabernaemontani</em> paired with <em>J. effusus</em> demonstrated higher nutrient uptake, while <em>P. australis</em> in paired culture enhanced its carbon concentration in aboveground tissues. We also observed strong correlations among nutrient concentrations, particularly in the case of <em>P. australis.</em> These findings highlight the importance of species selection in wetland restoration and creation, as specific species interactions, especially involving <em>J. effusus</em>, can enhance biomass production and nutrient uptake. This research offers valuable insights for optimizing plant pairings to improve nutrient mitigation, which could support the development of advanced ecological modeling for wetlands.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11490,"journal":{"name":"Ecological Engineering","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 107666"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
{"title":"Long-term performance of a denitrifying bioreactor for the treatment of nitrate-laden agricultural drainage water in northeastern Germany","authors":"Andreas Bauwe, Bernd Lennartz","doi":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107675","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107675","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Denitrifying bioreactors are a promising end-of-pipe technology to reduce nitrate losses in the receiving surface waters in agricultural tile-drained landscapes. However, this technology has been barely tested over longer time periods and under Northern German weather conditions. A denitrifying bioreactor was installed at a 2.9 ha tile-drained field alongside a brook in 2017. The bioreactor is 20 m long, 3.75 m wide and 2.2 m deep. We recorded weather data (precipitation and air temperature), water temperature inside the woodchip filter and flow rates at 15-min time intervals. Additionally, water samples were taken from the influent and effluent several times a week and analyzed for nitrate, dissolved reactive phosphorus (DRP), total phosphorus (TP) and total organic carbon concentration (TOC). After seven monitoring seasons (November to April), the main results can be summarized as follows. Nitrate removal efficiency and nitrate removal rate were on average 59 % and 5.5 g N m<sup>−3</sup> d<sup>−1</sup>, respectively, indicating that microbial denitrification takes place in winter at water temperatures <8 °C. After initial flushing, the bioreactor acted also as a sink for phosphorus (ca. 61 % TP load reduction). However, as a negative side effect, the bioreactor released organic carbon and the TOC load increased by ca. 59 % at the outlet as compared to the inflow. The results indicate further that the hydraulic retention time is crucial for an optimal management of denitrifying bioreactors. Increasing the hydraulic retention time leads to greater nitrate removal efficiencies and vice versa. In contrast, water temperature fluctuations throughout the drainage season did not influence the performance of the bioreactor. Overall, denitrifying bioreactors have the potential to significantly reduce nitrate pollution in hot-spot areas of agricultural used tile-drained landscapes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11490,"journal":{"name":"Ecological Engineering","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 107675"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943712","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
P. Wiberg-Larsen , B. Kronvang , E.A. Kristensen , A. Baattrup-Pedersen
{"title":"The fate of biodiversity following regulation and restoration of a Lowland River of Danish and European importance","authors":"P. Wiberg-Larsen , B. Kronvang , E.A. Kristensen , A. Baattrup-Pedersen","doi":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107664","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107664","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Historically, the lower River Skjern (Denmark) was a biodiversity hotspot of national and European importance, but in the 1960s this part of the river was channelized and the wetlands drained to improve conditions for agriculture. However, to regain former biodiversity, a major restoration project was conducted in 2000–2002, which transformed a 19 km straight channel into a 26 km meandering river. In this study, we use historical data to evaluate how the channelization of the river and its restoration 40 years later affected the aquatic biodiversity. Generally, and as expected, we observed a significant reduction in the taxon richness of aquatic plants and EPT taxa (Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera) in response to the channelization, especially taxa associated with backwaters. As hoped, the restoration mediated an increase in taxon richness for both aquatic plants and EPT taxa. This positive response took place immediately after the restoration (1 year) and persisted throughout the study period (10 years). However, taxon richness did not reach the pre-channelization levels. Especially, we observed that the recovery of backwater-associated taxa was limited. The main reason for this is likely that only 5.8 % of the original backwater area was recreated and, additionally, that natural regeneration of these areas relies on natural hydromorphological processes that might take several decades. Furthermore, the possibility of several taxa to recolonize from other and distant areas is poor, reflecting today's rarity of backwater habitats in Danish rivers. Full recovery of the river's former biodiversity might therefore take decades or more without implementing active measures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11490,"journal":{"name":"Ecological Engineering","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 107664"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143932247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}
{"title":"A full scale waterwheel-rotating biological contactor (WRBC) with resource recovery means treating sewage in rural region","authors":"Jiansheng Huang , Xin Wen , Deshao Liu , Shuangkou Chen , Qian Tang , Guoming Zeng","doi":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107665","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ecoleng.2025.107665","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wastewater treatment in rural China with better energy efficiency and recyclability is in urgent demand. In this demonstration project study, a novel process consisting of a waterwheel-rotating biological contactor (WRBC) and plants purification system was developed to treat rural sewage with a design flow of 20m<sup>3</sup>/d. The removal efficiency of COD, TN (total nitrogen), TP (total phosphorus) was 76 %–87 %, 52 %–66 % and 67 %–79 %. Microbial communities of biofilm sludge and suspended sludge in WRBC system, together with sludge attached to plant roots in plants purification system were analyzed and compared. Data of similar facilities (electricity consumption required) at 22 wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) were collected to evaluate the process operation cost level. The operating energy consumption of this project was 21 %–40 % lower than that of A<sup>2</sup>/O process and 24 %–36 % lower than that of bio-contact oxidation process. The system had the advantage of removing pollutants with low economic cost and could realize resource recovery through economic crop planting, which may give references in the development of a circular economy at the WWTPs in rural areas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":11490,"journal":{"name":"Ecological Engineering","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 107665"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143924526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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}