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{"title":"Assessing the effect of deposited bitumen or asphaltenes on the nitrification process in the north saskatchewan river sediment","authors":"Nayereh Saborimanesh ,&nbsp;Patricia Q. Tran ,&nbsp;Md Hosnay Mobarok","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100619","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100619","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Following oil spills, heavier compounds of oils formed oil-sediment mixtures and deposited on the riverbed, yet their impacts on freshwater sediment ecosystems are not well understood. This study aimed to (1) examine the effects of deposited bitumen (Bit) and asphaltene (Asp) on the North Saskatchewan River (NSR) water quality, focusing on organic carbon and nitrogen; (2) assess the impact of Bit or Asp on sedimentary nitrification; and (3) explore the response of the microbial community to Bit or Asp. Laboratory-scale abiotic (no sediment) and biotic treatments with fresh (NH₃-deprived) sediment and NH₃-enriched sediment were performed at 20 ± 1°C for up to 120 days. Results of the abiotic and biotic treatments with fresh sediment indicated that up to 5 mg/L of total organic carbon (TOC) or nitrogen in the form of NH₃ leached from both deposited Asp and Bit into the overlaying water. Considering the relatively low background concentrations of TOC (2.19 ± 0.29 mg/L) and nitrogen (0.07 ± 0.02 mg/L) in the NSR water, the leached compounds could contribute to the overall organic carbon and nitrogen concentrations in the river. A comparison of the unexposed NH₃-enriched sediment (Ctl) and Bit-exposed NH₃-enriched sediment showed that exposure of nitrifying communities did not affect ammonia oxidation but decreased nitrite (50 %) and nitrate (30 %) production. Additionally, the sedimentary microbial community composition altered from its initial composition to a new profile post-exposure to Asp or Bit. The microbial communities also responded differently to Bit exposure compared to Asp exposure. For instance, Asp-exposed sediment was dominated by a diverse group of taxa, while Bit-exposed sediment was mainly dominated by phylum Proteobacteria post-exposure. Overall, the findings indicate that deposited Bit and Asp could contribute organic carbon and nitrogen to the NSR water, impaire the sedimentary nitrification process and alter microbial community composition in the sediments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100619"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143350497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Heavy metal and metalloid pollution: A systematic review of health implications for pregnant women, children, and geriatrics in the East African region","authors":"Godswill J. Udom ,&nbsp;Brian Turyahabwe ,&nbsp;Ayodeji Aturamu ,&nbsp;Omoirri M. Aziakpono ,&nbsp;Richard D. Agbana ,&nbsp;Omole G. Joseph ,&nbsp;Nita-wills G. Udom ,&nbsp;Nuru Mugide ,&nbsp;Omali P. Odey ,&nbsp;Haron Olot ,&nbsp;Orish E. Orisakwe","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100620","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100620","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Heavy metal(loid) contamination in East Africa is a critical public health challenge, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly. Despite increasing industrialisation and mining activities in the region, there is a lack of comprehensive analysis addressing the exposure pathways and associated health implications of these toxicants. The study aims to bridge this gap by examining the sources, exposure routes, and health impacts of heavy metal(loid)s in East African communities. The study adopted the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. The included studies were assessed for quality using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme checklists and analysed using the narrative synthesis method. A risk-of-bias assessment was conducted using the Risk-of-bias VISualization (robvis) tool. The search generated 1025 papers, of which 31 met the inclusion criteria. Findings reveal significant health consequences categorised into maternal complications, developmental effects, and systemic disorders. Maternal exposure to lead, mercury, and cadmium correlates with gestational hypertension, preterm births, and developmental toxicity in offspring. In children, neurodevelopmental delays, reduced cognitive function, and growth impairments are prominent outcomes. The elderly experience exacerbated risks of cardiovascular diseases, renal dysfunction, and neurodegenerative disorders (for example, Parkinsonism and Alzheimer's disease) due to bioaccumulated metals. To mitigate these exposure-associated risks, regional collaborations and public health interventions (e.g., eco-friendly manufacturing processes, effective environmental monitoring policies, and improved waste management systems) must be implemented. To this end, this study provides a foundation for evidence-based strategies to protect vulnerable populations and promote sustainable development in East Africa.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100620"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143369826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Municipal sewage sludge treatment and soil pH conclusively affect the nitrogen dynamics of amended soils","authors":"Georgios Giannopoulos ,&nbsp;Vasileios A. Tzanakakis ,&nbsp;Glykeria Duelli ,&nbsp;Ioannis Anastopoulos ,&nbsp;Vassilis G. Aschonitis ,&nbsp;George Arampatzis ,&nbsp;Pantelis E. Barouchas","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100618","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100618","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Under the Circular Economy and EU Green Deal framework, sewage sludge represents an ideal soil amendment. Nonetheless, its agronomic use comes with an uncertainty of its capacity to release ample plant-available N. This study investigated the N dynamics of two contrasting soils (pH 5 and pH 8) amended with two types of stabilized sewage sludge, limed (LM) or air-dried (AD). A fertilized (F), and a non-amended treatment (C) were also included. During the mesocosm incubation of 90 days, soil type, sewage sludge type, and their interaction were significant (<em>p</em>&lt;0.05) factors affecting soil NO₃^-, NH₄⁺, N₂O, and CO₂. It appears that in acidic soils receiving sewage sludge, the relatively low soil pH inhibits NH₄+ oxidation, whereas in alkaline soils the relatively high pH inhibits NO₃- reduction. Cumulative CO₂ emissions were ∼1.3x greater in LM and AD than in F and C treatments, and cumulative N₂O emissions were ∼1.5x greater in AD only than in F and C treatments for both soils. However, sewage sludge amendments reduced ∼ 2% the N₂O emission factor compared to inorganic fertilization. Amended soils lost approx. 88 and 42% equivalent of the initial org. C as CO₂, for the acidic and alkaline soil, respectively. The alkaline soil, LM and AD treatments had significantly (<em>p</em>=0.01) more org. C than the C treatment, no significant differences were found for the acidic soil. Total N was on average 1.5 ±0.3 g Kg^-1 for both soils. Sewage sludge amended soils had a greater potential to supply N in the longer term, as evidenced by enhanced N mineralization rates in both soils. Trace-metal concentration increased in all treatments, yet it remained below legislative critical levels. Our preliminary results show that stabilized sewage sludge has the potential to be a safe soil amendment under the framework of Circular Economy and EU Green Deal.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100618"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143388107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Odor impact assessment in the plume – A validation using tracer gases in two spatial farm configurations","authors":"Margret Keck ,&nbsp;Kerstin Zeyer ,&nbsp;Joachim Mohn ,&nbsp;Sabine Schrade","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100616","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100616","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Livestock facilities and biogas plants pose major challenges for odor assessment due to their spatial extent and the heterogeneity of areal sources. Methods for assessing odor impact in such situations have to overcome points of criticism, such as the lack of reliability and subjectivity in sensory analysis. The aim of this study was to validate an improved procedure for investigating odor plumes by trained assessors. In addition to the widespread approach, which focuses on odor frequency, we combined the odor parameters of intensity and frequency. Due to the relevance of weak and mixed odors, very weak (i.e., perceptible) odors were included, rather than focusing only on recognizable odors (clear, distinct perception). On two farms, a tracer gas approach was implemented to provide an objective measure of dispersion. Comparable spatial patterns in odor parameters (frequency, frequency-weighted odor intensity) and tracer gas concentrations provide a number of key findings to consider in odor assessment of areal sources. Two spatial source configurations were studied—the animal part and the biogas part nested or spatially separated—and discriminated by dosing two different tracer gases. In nested configurations, tracer gases mix homogeneously in the plume and therefore only the combined source can be mapped. By contrast, for spatially separated sources, each position in the plume receives an individual exposure to tracer gases and odor, depending on source arrangement, wind direction, and the adjacent buildings. The presented approach can be extended to reliably track and assign more complex situations. The improved procedures will support objectifying odor impact assessment and pave the way for developing appropriate mitigation strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100616"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143419593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Soil column leaching experiments – inverse modelling to derive environmental fate parameters","authors":"Stephan Sittig ,&nbsp;Thomas Augustin ,&nbsp;Siqi Cao ,&nbsp;Robin Sur","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100615","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100615","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>For substances with very low sorption in the OECD study 106, a column leaching study according to OECD Guideline 312 is recommended. However, the method to evaluate these experiments is often not applicable due to breakthrough of the solute. Therefore, we suggest a new evaluation procedure by inverse modelling with HYDRUS-1D and PEST. Using an example substance as a case study, not only the final concentration profiles in the column were considered but also the breakthrough curves. The distribution coefficients between the liquid and the organic matter in the solid phase were determined with soil-pH dependent results in the range of 0.29 L/kg – 286 L/kg with reasonably small uncertainties. Comparison with a global solver (DREAM_ZS) corroborated the solutions. This procedure is suggested to determine sorption parameters for compounds currently not possible to evaluate in regulatory exposure assessments, considering numerical simulations and more robust parameter estimation including parameter uncertainties.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100615"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143215963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrated strategies for effective remediation of chromium-contaminated soils: Advancements, challenges, and sustainability implications","authors":"Yingying Xing,&nbsp;Yu Zheng,&nbsp;Xiukang Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100614","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100614","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Soil chromium contamination represents a significant global environmental challenge, posing serious risks to human health and ecosystems. The toxicity of hexavalent chromium, in particular, underscores the need for effective remediation strategies to mitigate its harmful effects. This review aims to evaluate various remediation methods for chromium-contaminated soils, including engineering, bioremediation, chemical, and agricultural approaches. It synthesizes existing literature to identify advancements and challenges associated with each method, focusing on their effectiveness, duration, and environmental impact. The findings indicate that solidification/stabilization techniques are effective in sequestering chromium; however, they raise concerns regarding long-term stability. Bioremediation, which employs hyperaccumulator plants and specific microorganisms, shows promise in reducing hexavalent chromium to its less toxic trivalent form, although it is often constrained by prolonged remediation times. Chemical methods, while effective, encounter challenges related to dosage control and the management of secondary pollutants. Agricultural strategies, including optimized land use and fertilization practices, can help mitigate chromium pollution but require careful management to enhance their efficacy. This review highlights the importance of integrating multiple remediation techniques to achieve optimal results. It emphasizes the potential of eco-friendly methods such as phytoremediation and constructed wetlands, which not only remove pollutants but also improve soil quality. Additionally, the study underscores the necessity of incorporating economic and environmental sustainability assessments into the development of comprehensive remediation strategies. The review concludes that an integrated approach combining engineering, bioremediation, chemical, and agricultural methods is essential for effectively managing chromium contamination in soils. By promoting sustainable practices in soil management and environmental protection, these strategies contribute to the broader goals of pollution prevention and ecological restoration, aligning with national development objectives and enhancing public health and safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100614"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143145390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of heavy metal pollution and spatial distribution in waterfalls of Chattogram district, Bangladesh: Implications for drinking and irrigation purposes","authors":"Abdur Rouf Azad ,&nbsp;Md. Rezaul Karim ,&nbsp;Md. Refat Jahan Rakib ,&nbsp;Md. Ripaj Uddin","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100613","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100613","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study assesses the concentrations of heavy metals and their distribution as well as ecological status in the major waterfalls at Chattogram, namely Khoiyachora, Kupikatakhum, Napittachhara, Bagbiani, Sohosrodhara, and Suptadhara. The water from these waterfalls are being used by the local inhabitants for household, drinking and irrigation purposes. Eighteen water samples from six water waterfall were collected during the summer, rainy and winter seasons in 2022-2023. The concentrations of Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu, Cd, Hg, Cr, and As in water samples were measured by Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), and compared with the national (ECR, 2023) and international standards (WHO, 2015). Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HPI) were calculated (18.51 to 22.87) showed below the critical limit of 100, indicating suitability for drinking. However, %Na (0.92) and the magnesium adsorption ratio (MAR) value (32.49) suggested that the water is unsuitable for irrigation but suitable for drinking. On the other hand, metrics such as the sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) (26.74) and Kelly's ratio (KR) (9.83) indicated suitability for irrigation. HPI values (0–25) indicate excellent water quality, safe for consumption. Heavy Metal Pollution Indices (HPIs) and multivariate statistical models (PCA, CA, and Pearson correlation) were applied to evaluate spatial-temporal variations, distribution, and pollution sources. CA grouped monitoring sites into two clusters based on anthropogenic and geo-genic inputs. PCA identified five significant principal components explaining 73.79 % of total variance. Seasonal and geographical variations in Mn, Fe, Cu, Cr, Cd, Pb, Zn, and As concentrations were observed, especially in northern and southern study areas, highlighting spatial differences in pollution patterns. The policymakers should take proper steps for monitor the waterfalls to ensure water security and environmental protection as well as water management for the nearby inhabitants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100613"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143145388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of UV-C irradiance and wavelength on the photodegradation of dibromoacetonitrile","authors":"Lohita Rajesh,&nbsp;Joshua Fiorentino,&nbsp;Thomas Roberts,&nbsp;Sean T. McBeath,&nbsp;Mariana Lanzarini-Lopes","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100612","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100612","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) irradiation is practiced at the point-of-use and point-of-entry as a last barrier disinfection strategy. Interaction between UV-C light and chlroinated drinking water can result in photo-induced transformation and remediation of disinfection by-products (DBPs). The study investigates how engineering design factors (such as the wavelength and irradiance of UV-C LEDs) and experimental parameters (such as solvent and reactor volume) affect the degradation kinetics of a photolyzable nitrogenous DBP, dibromoacetonitrile (DBAN). UV-C LEDs with characteristic peak wavelengths of 265, 275, and 280 nm and output power of 32–40 mW were studied to degrade DBAN, where acetone and methyl tert-butyl ether (MtBE) were used as the preparation solvents. Quantum yield fluence-based kinetic rate constants (k_f), and electrical energy per order (EEO) were calculated for different experimental conditions. EEO was inversely related to quantum yield and lowest for the 265 nm high-power UV-C LED at 80.43 kWh/m³. A significant finding is that incident irradiance greatly impacted the degradation kinetics even when normalized by fluence. The 265 nm high-power LED resulted in 2.3-times higher quantum yield and fluence-based degradation kinetics than the 265 low-power LED and a corresponding 3.5 times lower EEO despite the same wavelength of irradiance. Lastly, we demonstrate that the solvent selected significantly impacts kinetics, where the degradation of DBAN with acetone is 2.28-times greater than with MtBE at the 275 nm wavelength. Indirect photochemical reactions increase observed degradation kinetics; therefore, solvents should be carefully selected for photochemical studies targeting water treatment. This study provides key insights to engineers, as well as an understanding of the impact of UV-C-based POU treatment design for drinking water systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100612"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143145389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lead and arsenic enrichment across soil particle size fractions relevant to exposure assessment","authors":"Amanda Bailey ,&nbsp;Rosalind A. Schoof ,&nbsp;Lester Dupes ,&nbsp;Jesse A. Port ,&nbsp;Julie W. Tu","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100611","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100611","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Soil lead exposure assessment is based on concentrations in fine particle fractions most likely to be ingested after adhering to children's hands or other objects. The &lt;250 micron (μm) particle size fraction is often used for residential lead soil assessment and bioavailability studies that guide subsequent decisions regarding the scope of soil remediation at contaminated sites. Recent studies suggest use of a finer fraction (&lt;150 μm) may be more representative of exposures, but data documenting a difference in lead concentrations between these two size fractions are limited. Site investigations may require analysis of hundreds of samples. Screening these samples to &lt;150 μm requires significantly more sample mass and laboratory processing time and space. Due to these sampling and analysis limitations, it is important to understand whether analysis of the finer fraction yields significantly different results compared with the &lt;250 μm fraction. To assess the potential for lead enrichment in the &lt;150 μm fraction relative to the &lt;250 μm fraction, lead concentrations in both fractions were compared. Enrichment at &lt;150 μm was statistically significant but relatively low, particularly at concentrations relevant for human exposure assessment. Arsenic enrichment was also evaluated in this study. The results of this and the few other comparable studies indicate that reliance on the &lt;250 μm versus &lt;150 μm sieve size is unlikely to significantly alter site assessments. This finding should be considered in determining the need to use the &lt;150 μm fraction or in assessing the accuracy of prior data based on the &lt;250 μm fraction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100611"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143144925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biowastes as sustainable catalysts for water treatment: A comprehensive overview","authors":"Hirpha Adugna Areti,&nbsp;Abas Siraj Hamda,&nbsp;Lata Deso Abo,&nbsp;Abdisa Jabesa,&nbsp;Melkiyas Diriba Muleta","doi":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100610","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.envadv.2025.100610","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Water purification remains a critical global challenge that requires innovative and sustainable solutions. This review highlights the transformative potential of catalysts derived from biowaste for water treatment, offering eco-friendly and cost-effective alternatives to traditional methods. Agricultural residues, food waste, and biomass are converted into efficient catalysts through processes such as pyrolysis, hydrothermal carbonization, and chemical activation. These catalysts enable the removal of heavy metals, organic pollutants, and emerging contaminants through adsorption and oxidation mechanisms. They address both waste management and water treatment needs, aligning with circular economy principles by promoting resource recovery and sustainability. Integrating advanced technologies, such as membrane filtration and advanced oxidation processes, further enhances the efficacy of these catalysts. Additionally, artificial intelligence and machine learning provide tailored solutions for optimizing catalyst design and enabling real-time monitoring. Despite challenges related to scalability, stability, and reusability, strategies such as functionalization, hybridization, and the incorporation of computational tools offer pathways for improvement. This comprehensive review underscores the economic and environmental benefits of biowaste-based catalysts while identifying future research directions to advance this promising technology. It emphasizes the importance of green innovation in sustainable water purification.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34473,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Advances","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100610"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143145387","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}