{"title":"Magnetic and visible light-induced novel green synthesized magnetic Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> photocatalysts via sunflower seed meal extract for anionic and cationic dye removal by adsorption assisted photocatalytic degradation.","authors":"Aleyna Akıllı, Bircan Haspulat Taymaz, Ayşenur Özler, Halime Ak, Ahmet Hancı, Handan Kamış","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2416998","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2416998","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study was aimed at the preparation of m-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs (magnetic Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles) from sunflower seed meal (SFSM) which is the waste of sunflower seed oil factories, and their application as a photocatalyst for the adsorption assistant photocatalysis degradation of methylene blue (MB), and direct yellow-50 (DY-50) under the visible irradiations. Also, the photocatalytic performance of m-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs was evaluated in synthetic wastewater. The produced m-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs were ferromagnetic with a saturation magnetization value of 4.3 emu g<sup>-1</sup> and the degradation of cationic MB and anionic DY-50 dyes by 100% and 93% in 20 min and 35 min, respectively, by adsorption-assisted photocatalytic process under visible light was achieved. The reactions were found to be pseudo-second-order equation for the adsorption-assisted photocatalytic process for both dyes. The photocatalytic activity of m-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs decreased slightly even after five repeated cycles. These results show that the m-Co<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs can be used successfully in dye treatment in wastewater with their adsorption-assisted photocatalytic properties, activation by visible light, magnetic separability, and low-cost production.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"The roles of nanoparticle-enriched biochars in improving soil enzyme activities and nutrient uptake by basil plants under arsenic toxicity.","authors":"Saeedeh Rahimzadeh, Kazem Ghassemi-Golezani","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2416997","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2416997","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Enriched biochar with improved properties and functionality can play a significant role in providing sustainable solutions for mitigating heavy metal contamination in soil. In this experiment, the effects of solid and enriched biochars (potassium-enriched biochar (BC-K), magnesium-enriched biochar (BC-Mg), both individually and combined) were examined on soil microbial and enzyme activities, as well as nutrient uptake by basil plants cultivated in a soil with three levels of arsenic (nontoxic, 50 mg As kg<sup>-1</sup> soil, and 100 mg As kg<sup>-1</sup> soil). Biochar-related treatments, increased soil organic matter (65-76%), while decreased availability of arsenic (6-55%) in the soil. The microbial biomass carbon (by about 123%) and soil basal respiration (by about 256%), and soil enzymatic activities (β-glucosidase, urease, alkaline phosphatase, and dehydrogenase) were enhanced by enriched biochars under arsenic toxicity. The solid and particularly enriched biochars decreased arsenic content and improved nitrogen and phosphorus contents of roots and shoots, root length, root activity, and root and shoot biomass in basil plants. Therefore, it is conceivable to suggest that enriched biochars are superior treatments for improving nutrient absorption rates and basil growth under arsenic toxicity through decreasing arsenic mobility and increasing soil microbial activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}
Muhammad Tayyab, Sumera Anwar, Fahad Shafiq, Umer Shafique, Cengiz Kaya, Muhammad Ashraf
{"title":"Adsorption isotherms and removal of lead (II) and cadmium (II) from aqueous media using nanobiochar and rice husk.","authors":"Muhammad Tayyab, Sumera Anwar, Fahad Shafiq, Umer Shafique, Cengiz Kaya, Muhammad Ashraf","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2412820","DOIUrl":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2412820","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II) from aqueous solutions is a challenging task and the search for novel adsorbents is underway. This study examined the efficiency of nanobiochar (NB) and rice husk (RH) in the adsorption and removal of Cd(II) and Pb(II) from water. The effect of various physicochemical parameters such as initial pH, initial Cd and Pb concentration, adsorbent dosage, and contact time were tested. SEM/EDX images confirmed the adsorption of Pb and Cd with surface physical and chemical changes. The maximum Pb removal was noted at pH 6 using NB (96%) and at pH 8 for RH (90%), and the maximum Cd removal by NB was recorded at 8 pH (91%) and by RH at pH 6 (87%). The decline in adsorption intensity at lower pH suggested protonation of the adsorbent surface causing cation-cation repulsion. Most of the adsorption occurred within the initial 60 min. A continuous gradual increase in the adsorption with time suggested multilayer formation. Of the three isotherms, the Freundlich model fits the present data best, implying an infinite surface coverage and indicating the potential for multilayer adsorption of Pb and Cd on the surfaces of RH and NB adsorbents. In conclusion, this study highlights the promising potential of NB as a cost-effective adsorbent for the removal of Cd and Pb ions from aqueous solutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}
Jiapeng Li, Xiaoqian Yang, Mengxin Chen, Lei Zhang
{"title":"Enhancing the effect of novel cd mobilization bacteria on phytoremediation and microecology of cadmium contaminated soil.","authors":"Jiapeng Li, Xiaoqian Yang, Mengxin Chen, Lei Zhang","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2414911","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2414911","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The efficacy of phytoextraction for remediating heavy-metal contaminated soil depends on the bioavailability of the heavy metals and plant growth. In this study, we employed a synergistic system comprising water-soluble chitosan and the novel Cd mobilization bacteria, <i>Serratia sp</i>. K6 (hereafter K6), to enhance cadmium (Cd) extraction by Lolium perenne L. (ryegrass). The application of chitosan and K6 resulted in an increase in the biomass of ryegrass by 11.81% and Cd accumulation by 73.99% and effective-state Cd by 43.69% and pH decreased by 4.67%, compared to the control group. Microbiome and metabolomics analyses revealed significant alterations in the inter-root microbial ommunity, with rhizobacteria such as <i>Sphingomonas</i>, <i>Nocardioides</i>, and <i>Bacillus</i> likely contributing to enhanced plant growth and Cd accumulation in response to chitosan and K6 addition. Additionally, the contents of various organic acids, amino acids, lipids, and other metabolites exhibited significant changes under different additive treatments, suggesting that ryegrass can regulate its own metabolites to resist Cd stress. This study provides valuable insights into the effects of additives on phytoextraction efficiency and the soil bacterial community, offering a promising approach for phytoremediation of Cd-contaminated soils.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Green synthesis of ZnO and Ni-doped ZnO from okra stalks for the photocatalytic degradation of Procion Red MX-5B.","authors":"Sabit Horoz, Ceren Orak, Emre Biçer","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2411248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2411248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the photocatalytic degradation of Procion Red MX-5B (PRM) using ZnO and Ni-doped ZnO catalysts derived from okra stalks through a green synthesis method. Various parameters, including hydrogen peroxide concentration (HPC), catalyst amount, nickel (Ni) doping amount, initial PRM concentration, and pH, are systematically studied to assess their impact on PRM degradation efficiency. The results reveal that both ZnO and Ni-doped ZnO catalysts exhibit promising photocatalytic activity, with the highest PRM degradation efficiency achieved at the following reaction conditions: 6 mM of HPC, 40 mg of Ni(7%):ZnO catalyst, 10 ppm initial PRM concentration, and pH = 6. Under these conditions, the Ni-doped ZnO catalyst demonstrated a degradation efficiency of 98.08% compared to 82.99% for the ZnO catalyst. The study highlights the potential of these catalysts for efficient organic pollutant removal and provides valuable insights into the factors influencing their photocatalytic performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Accumulation of heavy metals in the leaves of different tree species and its association with the levels of atmospheric PM<sub>2.5</sub>-bond heavy metals in Isfahan.","authors":"Saadat Omidi, Hakimeh Teiri, Farzaneh Mohammadi, Yaghoub Hajizadeh","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2413414","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2413414","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to biomonitor air pollution by measuring heavy metals (HMs) accumulation levels in the leaves of common urban trees, <i>Cupressus arizonica Greene</i>, <i>Melia azedarach</i> L., <i>Morus alba</i> L. and <i>Buxus colchica</i> in different regions of Isfahan. Their association with the levels of PM<sub>2.5</sub> and PM<sub>2.5</sub>-bond HMs was also investigated. PM<sub>2.5</sub> were collected on a glass-fiber filter and measured by gravimetric method. The HM contents of the PM<sub>2.5</sub> and tree leaves were extracted and analyzed by ICP-OES. The average PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentrations in ambient air of all areas varied from 52.34 to 103.96 μg/m<sup>3</sup>. The mean HMs levels in the leaves were in the following orderZn(31.2) > Cu(11.04) > Pb(4.38) > Ni(4.01) > Cr(3.03) > Co(0.61) > Cd(0.04) (μg/g). The highest level of HMs was detected in the leaves of <i>Morus alba</i> L<i>.,</i> followed by <i>Buxus colchica, Melia azedarach</i> L. and <i>Cupressus arizonica Greene</i>. There was a significant correlation between the amounts of Pb and Cu in tree leaves and those in ambient PM<sub>2.5</sub> (<i>p</i> value ≤ 0.05). In conclusion, tree leaves can be used as a suitable bioindicator in the evaluation of air pollution. <i>Morus alba</i> L. compared to the other species can be confidently used for green space development.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Effect of <i>Paenibacillus favisporus</i> CHP14 inoculation on selenium accumulation and tolerance of Pakchoi (<i>Brassica chinensis</i> L.) under exogenous selenite treatments.","authors":"Qi Li, Shoubiao Zhou","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2414212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2414212","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The effects of <i>Paenibacillus favisporus</i> CHP14 inoculation on selenium (Se) accumulation and Se tolerance of Pakchoi were studied by a pot experiment conducted in greenhouse. The results revealed that the growth traits such as plant height, root length, and biomass were significantly elevated during CHP14 treatment at 0 ∼ 8.0 mg·kg<sup>-1</sup> Se(IV) levels. CHP14-inoculated plants accumulated more Se in root and shoot, which were 24.1%∼57.3% and 7.5%∼50.9% higher than those of non-inoculated plants. The contents of leaf nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), and iron (Fe), as well as the ratio of indoleacetic acid and abscisic acid contents (IAA/ABA) were increased by CHP14 inoculation, and positively associated with photosynthetic pigment contents (<i>p</i> < 0.05). At ≥ 4.0 mg·kg<sup>-1</sup> Se(IV) levels, superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, and glutathione peroxidase activities of Pakchoi roots were increased with CHP14 inoculation, by 9.9%∼17.1%, 28.4%∼40.7%, and 7.4%∼15.3%, respectively. Moreover, CHP14 inoculation enhanced ascorbate-glutathione (AsA-GSH) metabolism in roots by upregulating the related enzymes activities and antioxidant contents under excess Se(IV) stress. These findings suggest that CHP14 is beneficial to improve plant growth and enhance Se(IV) resistance of Pakchoi, and can be exploited as potential inoculants for phytoremediation process in Se contaminated soil.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Physiological and biomolecular interventions in the bio-decolorization of Methylene blue dye by <i>Salvinia molesta</i> D. Mitch.","authors":"Debabrata Dolui, Abir Das, Mirza Hasanuzzaman, Malay Kumar Adak","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2412242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2412242","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Methylene blue, a cationic dye as a pollutant is discharged from industrial effluent into aquatic bodies. The dye is biomagnified through the food chain and is detrimental to the sustainability of aquatic flora. Despite of number of physico-chemical techniques of dye removal, the use of aquatic flora for bio-adsorption is encouraged. Thus, we used <i>Salvinia molesta</i> D. Mitch in bio-reduction of methylene blue on concentrations of 0, 10, 20, and 30 mg L<sup>-1</sup> through 5 days with biosorption kinetics. The dye removal was concentration-dependent, maximized at 2 days with 30 mg L<sup>-1</sup> which altered the relative growth rate (44%) of plants. Biosorption recorded 71% capacity at optimum pH (8.0), 24 h reducing major bond energies of amide, hydroxyl groups, etc. Bioaccumulation of dye changed potassium content (446%) under maximum dye concentration modifying tissues for dye sequestration. Reactive oxygen species were altered on dye reduction by oxidase (33%) with redox homeostasis by enzymes. Plants altered the metabolism with over accumulation of polyamines (51%), abscisic acids (448%), and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase (83%) on dye reduction. Thus, this study is rationalized with a sustainable approach where aquatic ecosystems can be decontaminated from dye toxicity with the exercise of bioresources like <i>Salvinia molesta</i> D. Mitch as herein.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142400239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}
Luqmon Azeez, Ayoade L Adejumo, Abayomi A Oladejo, Bukola Olalekan, Saheed Basiru, Oyeyinka K Oyelami, Abdulrahman O Makanjuola, Victoria Ogungbe, Aisha Hammed, Monsurat Abdullahi
{"title":"Exploiting the synergistic influence of AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs: enhancing phytostabilization of Pb and mitigating its toxicity in <i>Vigna unguiculata</i>.","authors":"Luqmon Azeez, Ayoade L Adejumo, Abayomi A Oladejo, Bukola Olalekan, Saheed Basiru, Oyeyinka K Oyelami, Abdulrahman O Makanjuola, Victoria Ogungbe, Aisha Hammed, Monsurat Abdullahi","doi":"10.1080/15226514.2024.2412815","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2024.2412815","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In this study, a composite of silver and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs) was examined for its synergistic effects on phytostabilization of lead (Pb) and mitigation of toxicity in cowpea (<i>Vigna unguiculata</i> (L) Walp). Seeds of <i>V. unguiculata</i> were wetted with water, 0.05 and 0.1 mgL<sup>-1</sup> Pb and 25 mgmL<sup>-1</sup> each of AgNPs, TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs, and AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs. Root lengths of <i>V. unguiculata</i> were reduced by 25% and 44% at 0.05 and 0.1 mgL<sup>-1</sup> Pb, respectively, while shoot lengths were reduced by 2% and 7%. In <i>V. unguiculata</i>, AgNPs and TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs significantly improved physiological indicators and mitigated Pb effects, with TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs modulating physiological parameters more effectively than AgNPs. The composite (AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs) synergistically regulated <i>V. unguiculata</i> physiology better than individual nanoparticles. Compared to individual AgNPs and TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs, the composite (AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs) synergistically increased antioxidant activity by 12% and 9%, and carotenoid contents by 88%. Additionally, AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs effectively reduced malondialdehyde levels by 29%, thereby mitigating the effects of Pb on <i>V. unguiculata</i> better than individual nanoparticles. AgNPs-TiO<sub>2</sub>NPs enhanced Pb immobilization by 57%, reducing its translocation from soil to shoots compared to <i>V. unguiculata</i> wetted with water. The bioconcentration and translocation factors of Pb indicate that phytostabilization was most effective when the composite was used.</p>","PeriodicalId":14235,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Phytoremediation","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465379","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}