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Innovative nitrogen transformation: Coexistence of DNRA and denitrification under high alkalinity in a hydrogen-based membrane biofilm reactor 创新性氮转化：氢基膜生物膜反应器中高碱度条件下的 DNRA 和反硝化共存。

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Chemosphere Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143705

Yu-Fei Zhao, Chun-Yu Lai, He-Ping Zhao

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Whole UVCB tests can yield biotic and abiotic degradation kinetics of known and unknown constituents for an enhanced UVCB degradation profile 整体超低纯中压分解试验可得出已知和未知成分的生物和非生物降解动力学，以增强超低纯中压分解的降解概况。

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Chemosphere Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143675

Heidi Birch , Karen Scharling Dyhr , Sylvain Antoniotti , Marina Thierry , Aurelia Lapczynski , Philipp Mayer

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Impact of PET micro/nanoplastics on the symbiotic system Azolla filiculoides-Trichormus azollae PET 微型/纳米塑料对丝兰-泽兰共生系统的影响。

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Chemosphere Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143718

Marco Dainelli , Beatrice Chiavacci , Ilaria Colzi , Andrea Coppi , Emilio Corti , Matteo Daghio , Sara Falsini , Sandra Ristori , Alessio Papini , Elisabetta Toni , Carlo Viti , Cristina Gonnelli

{"title":"Impact of PET micro/nanoplastics on the symbiotic system Azolla filiculoides-Trichormus azollae","authors":"Marco Dainelli , Beatrice Chiavacci , Ilaria Colzi , Andrea Coppi , Emilio Corti , Matteo Daghio , Sara Falsini , Sandra Ristori , Alessio Papini , Elisabetta Toni , Carlo Viti , Cristina Gonnelli","doi":"10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143718","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143718","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The symbiotic system <em>Azolla filiculoides-Trichormus azollae</em> was exposed for ten days to environmentally relevant concentrations (i.e. 0.05 and 0.1 g L<sup>−1</sup>) of polyethylene terephthalate micro-nanoplastics (PET-MNPs). Plastic particles did not induce any visible toxicity symptoms or growth disorders to the fern, as well as any effects on leaf anatomy and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters. Nonetheless, in treated plants a decrease of chlorophyll content occurred and was coupled to reduction of Nitrogen Balance Index (NBI), an informative parameter of the plant nitrogen status. In the presence of MNPs, plants exhibited a substantial decline in the absorption of essential elements, as evidenced by decreased tissue concentration of Ca, Mg, Co and Mn. The exposure to the pollutants compromised root integrity and possibly its functioning in nutrient accumulation, with evident physical damages not only in the rhizodermis and cortex, but also in the vascular system. In addition, a DNA-based estimation of <em>T. azollae</em> revealed a decreasing trend in the relative abundance of the N<sub>2</sub>-fixing cyanobacteria for PET-treated samples. This was coupled with an alteration of the symbiont's phenotype highlighted by microscopy analysis, showing a reduction in number of vegetative cells between two consecutive heterocysts and in heterocyst size. This work is the first evidence of MNPs disturbing a strict symbiosis, with possible implications on nitrogen cycling in ecosystems, bio fertilization of agricultural lands and evolutionary pathways.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":276,"journal":{"name":"Chemosphere","volume":"368 ","pages":"Article 143718"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142634095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Phytomonitoring of air pollution around brick kilns in urban area: Exploring the potential of plants for the remediation of pollutants 城市砖窑周围空气污染的植物监测：探索植物修复污染物的潜力。

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Chemosphere Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143721

Shamsunnahar Setu , Sneha Gautam , H. M. Shahnewaz Khan , Md. Abdul Baten , Md. Badiuzzaman Khan

{"title":"Phytomonitoring of air pollution around brick kilns in urban area: Exploring the potential of plants for the remediation of pollutants","authors":"Shamsunnahar Setu , Sneha Gautam , H. M. Shahnewaz Khan , Md. Abdul Baten , Md. Badiuzzaman Khan","doi":"10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143721","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143721","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the impacts of various pollutants on foliar biochemical parameters, including relative water content (RWC), total chlorophyll, leaf extract pH, and ascorbic acid content, and their relationship with the Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI). RWC, a crucial indicator of plant resilience, showed a significant positive correlation with APTI values (r = 0.4503, p < 0.05). Species with higher RWC, such as Carica papaya and Cassia fistula, demonstrated enhanced tolerance to pollutants, with RWC values reaching up to 85%. Chlorophyll content, which is vital for photosynthesis, exhibited a significant reduction in polluted areas, with levels ranging from 0.28 to 3.23 mg/g (p < 0.05). Notably, Cassia fistula had high APTI values but lower chlorophyll content, reflecting the complex relationship between tolerance and chlorophyll levels. Leaf extract pH was significantly lower in polluted areas, with pH values consistently below 7, correlating with higher APTI values (p < 0.05). Ascorbic acid content, an important antioxidant, was significantly higher in plants exposed to pollution, with positive correlations to APTI (r = 0.9214) and pH levels (r = 0.62). Principal Component Analysis (PCA) identified that pH, ascorbic acid, and APTI were positively correlated, while total chlorophyll and RWC showed opposing trends. Sensitivity analysis indicated that RWC (95.84% impact on Carica papaya and 85.92% on Cassia fistula) and pH were the primary factors influencing APTI and Metal Accumulation Index (MAI) values. The findings underscore the role of RWC, chlorophyll, pH, and ascorbic acid as biomarkers for plant responses to pollution and highlight the effectiveness of species with high MAI values in heavy metal accumulation and environmental monitoring.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":276,"journal":{"name":"Chemosphere","volume":"368 ","pages":"Article 143721"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142634472","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}

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Phytotoxicity of Prussian blue nanoparticles to rice and the related defence mechanisms: In vivo observations and physiological and biochemical analysis 普鲁士蓝纳米粒子对水稻的植物毒性及相关防御机制：体内观察和生理生化分析。

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Chemosphere Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143724

Kai Xu , Yilun Lan , Chenghua Xing , Yuchun Rao , Engao Zhu , Jianfang Yan , Shaobin Wang , Xi-Lin Wu , Miaozhen Cai , Xiaoguang Duan

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Tailored nanofibrous polyimide-based membranes for highly effective oil spill cleanup in marine ecosystems 基于纳米纤维聚酰亚胺的定制膜，用于在海洋生态系统中高效清理溢油。

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Chemosphere Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143730

Fuat Topuz , Mahmoud A. Abdulhamid

{"title":"Tailored nanofibrous polyimide-based membranes for highly effective oil spill cleanup in marine ecosystems","authors":"Fuat Topuz , Mahmoud A. Abdulhamid","doi":"10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143730","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143730","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Oil spills pose significant environmental threats to marine ecosystems and indirectly affect human health. They are often caused by tanker accidents and pipeline leaks. The persistence of hydrocarbons in the marine environment and their long-term ecological impacts necessitate efficient remediation strategies. Nanofibrous membranes made from polyimides with varying hydrophobicity present a promising solution for oil spill cleanup and oil/water separation. In this study, electrospun nanofibrous membranes were fabricated using 4,4′-(hexafluoroisopropylidene)diphthalic anhydride (6FDA) combined with 3,5-diamino-2,4,6-trimethylbenzenesulfonic acid (TrMSA) and 2,3,5,6- tetramethyl-<em>p</em>-phenylenediamine (TMPD) to produce bead-free nanofibers at optimized concentrations. These membranes exhibited hydrophobic characteristics and high oil absorption capabilities. The 6FDA-TMPD membrane achieved a maximum adsorption capacity of 76.50 ± 7.32 g g<sup>−1</sup> for Varinca crude oil, while the 6FDA-TrMSA membrane reached 80.05 ± 6.60 g g<sup>−1</sup>. In comparison, the commercial 3M™ oil sorbent had a significantly lower capacity of 29.4 ± 3.8 g g<sup>−1</sup> for the same oil. The nanofibrous membranes also demonstrated superior performance in adsorbing gasoline and diesel and maintained their effectiveness across multiple cycles, highlighting their potential to mitigate the environmental impact of oil spills.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":276,"journal":{"name":"Chemosphere","volume":"368 ","pages":"Article 143730"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142634385","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}

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Enhanced degradation of aqueous caffeine via cylindrical dielectric barrier discharge plasma: Efficacy and toxicity insights 通过圆柱形介质阻挡放电等离子体增强咖啡因水溶液的降解：功效和毒性分析。

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Chemosphere Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143620

Roshani Dahal, Oat Bahadur Dhakal, Tirtha Raj Acharya, Prajwal Lamichhane, Khadija Akter, Eun Ha Choi

{"title":"Enhanced degradation of aqueous caffeine via cylindrical dielectric barrier discharge plasma: Efficacy and toxicity insights","authors":"Roshani Dahal, Oat Bahadur Dhakal, Tirtha Raj Acharya, Prajwal Lamichhane, Khadija Akter, Eun Ha Choi","doi":"10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143620","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143620","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>An environmentally friendly approach for caffeine degradation was explored in this study utilizing cylindrical dielectric barrier discharge (CDBD) plasma. The current-voltage characteristics and the plasma parameters of the CDBD, such as the electron temperature, electron density, density of nitrogen excited states, vibrational temperature, and rotational temperature, were assessed through electrical and optical characterization respectively. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was employed to evaluate the reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) in the plasma-treated air. The physicochemical properties of deionized water (DW) were measured. To gain a deeper insight into the role of RONS in caffeine degradation, their concentrations in DW were analyzed. Furthermore, the effects of initial concentration, sample volume, and pH on caffeine degradation were investigated. The highest degradation of caffeine was 94% at initial concentration of 50 mg L<sup>−1</sup>, sample volume 50 mL and in neutral pH. Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) was then used to propose the degradation pathway for caffeine. The major reactive species involved in caffeine degradation was ozone. Finally, the phytotoxicity and cytotoxicity of caffeine were assessed before and after plasma treatment with plasma-treated caffeine (PTC) showing minimal toxicity to both plants and cells.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":276,"journal":{"name":"Chemosphere","volume":"367 ","pages":"Article 143620"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142514664","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}

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Polyethylene microplastic modulates the toxicity of pentachlorophenol to the microalgae Isochrysis galbana, clone t-ISO 聚乙烯微塑料可调节五氯苯酚对微型藻类 Isochrysis galbana（克隆 t-ISO）的毒性。

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Chemosphere Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143588

Rahma Bouchnak , Tahani El Ayari , Imen Rabeh , Oumaima Salhi , Foued Aloui , Ahmed Maamouri , Carlos Gravato , Monia Trabelsi , Lazhar Mhadhbi

{"title":"Polyethylene microplastic modulates the toxicity of pentachlorophenol to the microalgae Isochrysis galbana, clone t-ISO","authors":"Rahma Bouchnak , Tahani El Ayari , Imen Rabeh , Oumaima Salhi , Foued Aloui , Ahmed Maamouri , Carlos Gravato , Monia Trabelsi , Lazhar Mhadhbi","doi":"10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143588","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143588","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and polyethylene microplastic (PE-MP) have been designated as emerging and persistent pollutants, respectively. The combined effects of those pollutants are still unknown, especially to organisms like phytoplankton that may adsorb to their surface. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate for the first time the effects of PE-MP alone and in combination with PCP on the microalgae <em>Isochrysis galbana</em>, clone t-ISO following 72 h of exposure. Photosynthetic pigments amounts, carotenoid, protein, carbohydrate and fatty acids have been assessed. Acute toxicity test showed that the 72 h median inhibition concentration (72 h-EC<sub>50</sub>) was 148.2, 0.66 and 087 mg L<sup>−1</sup> for PE-MP, PCP and their mixture. The utmost effects in growth inhibition rates were noted with 0.5 and 1.25 mg L<sup>−1</sup> PCP (23% and 85%, respectively), and 100 and 300 mg L<sup>−1</sup> PE-MP (49% and 64%, respectively). Moreover, it was found that those concentrations had a major impact on the photosynthetic pigments, protein, carbohydrate, and fatty acids amounts in algal cells. Furthermore, levels of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> and Malondialdehyde (MDA), as well as the activities of catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX), indicated the induction of an oxidative stress in algal cells. It appears that adding PE-MP at a no-effect concentration (25 mg L<sup>−1</sup>) reduces the toxicity caused by PCP due to its adsorption to polyethylene microplastics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":276,"journal":{"name":"Chemosphere","volume":"367 ","pages":"Article 143588"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142514676","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}

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Facile synthesis of activated carbon/titanium dioxide composite and its application for adsorptive/photocatalytic removal of gaseous toluene 活性炭/二氧化钛复合材料的简便合成及其在气态甲苯吸附/光催化去除中的应用

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Chemosphere Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143638

Yang Sun, Younes Ahmadi, Ki-Hyun Kim

{"title":"Facile synthesis of activated carbon/titanium dioxide composite and its application for adsorptive/photocatalytic removal of gaseous toluene","authors":"Yang Sun, Younes Ahmadi, Ki-Hyun Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143638","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143638","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The practical utility of activated carbon/titanium dioxide (AC/TiO<sub>2</sub>) composite has been investigated for the abatement of a common aromatic volatile organic compound (VOC), toluene. The adsorption and photocatalytic performance of the prepared AC/TiO<sub>2</sub> composites (ACT-x: x as the theoretical mass ratio (in percent) of AC over TiO<sub>2</sub> ranging from 0% to 10%) is evaluated individually against gaseous toluene using a packed flow tube reactor under varying operational conditions (e.g., relative humidity and gaseous pollutant composition). The presence of AC in the composite significantly increases the adsorption capacity (Q) such as 1.71 mg g<sup>−1</sup> for ACT-10 relative to 0.01 mg g<sup>−1</sup> for ACT-0. The ACT-5, with 3.6% C, exhibits the maximum photocatalytic removal efficiency (X<sub>T</sub> = 93.77%), quantum efficiency (QE; 1.63 × 10<sup>−4</sup> molecules photon<sup>−1</sup>), space time yield (STY; 1.99 × 10<sup>−5</sup> molecules photon<sup>−1</sup> mg<sup>−1</sup>), and specific clear air delivery rate (SCADR; 686.2 L h<sup>−1</sup> g<sup>−1</sup>) among all the ACT compositions tested. ACT-5 exhibits enhanced potential for adsorption and in-situ degradation-desorption to facilitate the removal of VOCs with the reduced yield of by-products. The in-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses indicate the formation of several intermediate by-products during the photocatalytic degradation process, including benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde, benzoic acid, phenol, and alkane species. In addition, the photocatalytic performance of ACT is demonstrated to be superior to those of other TiO<sub>2</sub>-based photocatalysts. Accordingly, the ACT composite is recommended as a promising medium for the abatement of aromatic VOCs in indoor air.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":276,"journal":{"name":"Chemosphere","volume":"367 ","pages":"Article 143638"},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142554536","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}

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The impact of microplastics on lake communities: A mesocosm study 微塑料对湖泊群落的影响：中观宇宙研究

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Chemosphere Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143600

Amirah M. Norhayati, Christoph D. Matthaei, Travis Ingram

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