Environmental Quality Management最新文献

{"title":"Proposal of an Environmental Management Model for Higher Education Institutions: Case Study From University Center for Health Sciences","authors":"Melva Guadalupe Herrera Godina,&nbsp;Guillermo González Estevez,&nbsp;Luis Eduardo del Moral Trinidad,&nbsp;Gilberto Silva Bañuelos,&nbsp;Alexis Missael Vizcaíno-Quirarte,&nbsp;José Francisco Muñoz Valle","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70168","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The United Nations set the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be reached by 2030, and they are included in the Agenda for Sustainable Development. This paper addresses the key role of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in addressing environmental challenges by proposing an environmental model developed at a Mexican university to contribute to achieving the SDGs. HEIs, recognized for their neutrality and societal trust, can play a crucial role in fostering sustainability through educational programs. The proposed University Center for Health Sciences (CUCS) Environmental Management Model comprises seven elements: sustainability diagnosis, impact analysis, project design, pre- and post-project evaluations, alliances with like-minded organizations, fostering a sense of identity and belonging, and policy design and implementation. The model's application at CUCS is in the early stages, with initial focus areas including waste management, water quality, and energy consumption reduction.</p>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/tqem.70168","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144894125","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":"Understanding the Impact of Emerging Contaminants to Biological and Fishery Aspects of Octopus cyanea in Tojo Una-una Waters","authors":"Tegoeh Noegroho,&nbsp;Duranta Diandria Kembaren,&nbsp;Muhammad Taufik,&nbsp;Moh Fauzi,&nbsp;Erfind Nurdin,&nbsp;Umi Chodrijah,&nbsp;Karsono Wagiyo,&nbsp;Yoke Hany Restiangsih,&nbsp;Asep Ma'mun,&nbsp;Roy Kurniawan,&nbsp;Heri Widiyastuti","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70164","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70164","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p><i>Octopus cyanea</i> is a species of octopus caught in Indonesian waters, including Tojo Una-una waters, Central Sulawesi. This research explores the environmental conditions in relation to biological and fishery aspects of <i>O. cyanea</i>. In this study, we used four monthly environmental parameters: chlorophyll-a, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and temperature (temp) at 0.5 m; the biological aspects of gonadal maturity stage, gonadosomatic index (GSI), and population parameters from February to August 2021; and the fishery aspect of catch per unit effort (CPUE). The impact of environmental variables on biological and fishery aspects of <i>O. cyanea</i> was analyzed using a simplified method of the Generalized Additive Model (GAM). The results indicated that salinity and temperature had a high correlation with GSI patterns both in female and male, and chlorophyll-a had a high correlation with CPUE. Moreover, the male GSI value showed a high trend in February–March and low in August. Meanwhile, in females, GSI was high in February-March and lower in June. The size (by weight and mantle length) at first capture of males was smaller (519 g and 12 cm) than females (1193 g and 16 cm). Weight at first maturity for males was 605 g and for females 1086 g, while fully mature males were found at 1312 g and females at 2311 g. Length at first maturity for males was 10–11 cm and for females 11–12 cm, and fully mature at 12 cm for males and 13 cm for females. The female's asymptotic length (<i>L</i>_∞) was 22 cm, while the male's was 18 cm. The female's asymptotic weight (<i>W</i>_∞) was 6813 g, while the male's was 3628 g. The maximum age (<i>t</i>_max) of female was 2 years, while male was more than 2 years. The fishing mortality and exploitation rate of males was greater than females. Management measures are required since the exploitation rate resulted in full exploitation, particularly for males. Closing the fishing season for at least 3 months, from May to July, is the suggested management strategy.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144894126","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Multi-Algorithm Species Distribution Modeling for Skipjack Tuna Fishing Ground Detection in the Indian Ocean: A Case Study of Indonesian FMA 572","authors":"Gilar Budi Pratama,&nbsp;Lady Ayu Sri Wijayanti,&nbsp;Ismail Maqbul,&nbsp;Ainun Apriliyani Muhyun,&nbsp;Rahayu Abriani Sahar,&nbsp;Reza Gustiyani Ayu,&nbsp;Mochamad Ramdhan Firdaus","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70166","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70166","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The distribution of skipjack tuna (<i>Katsuwonus pelamis</i>) in the Indian Ocean is dynamic and influenced by oceanographic conditions. This study applies Species Distribution Modelling (SDMs) to predict the potential habitat distribution of skipjack tuna using catch logbook data and marine environmental variables. Four algorithms were employed in the modeling process, including Generalized Additive Model (GAM), Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS), Maximum Entropy (MAXENT), and Support Vector Machine (SVM). Model evaluations showed high predictive performance based on Area Under the Curve (AUC) and True Skill Statistic (TSS) values. Sea Surface Height (SSH) was identified as the most significant contributing variable, with an optimal range between 0.2 and 0.6 m. The combination of multiple algorithms improved the accuracy of potential fishing ground predictions. These findings provide a strong scientific basis to support adaptive and sustainable management strategies for skipjack tuna fisheries in tropical marine waters.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144888227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Environmentally Friendly Microfabrication of Oxide Thin Films With Minimal Residue Using Water Lift-Off Process With Sacrificial a-CaO Layer","authors":"Iwan Dwi Antoro,&nbsp;Takeshi Kawae","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70165","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The use of amorphous calcium oxide (<i>a</i>-CaO) as a sacrificial layer to pattern lead zirconate titanate thin film on strontium titanate substrates using a water lift-off process has been studied. The aim is to develop an environmentally friendly and residue-free patterning method as an alternative to conventional chemical etching, which often causes damage, leaves contaminants, or generates hazardous waste. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) results demonstrate the structural stability of the <i>a</i>-CaO layer at high temperatures. Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) confirm minimal calcium residue on the patterned film and the substrate. XRD confirms PZT film grown epitaxially on the STO substrate, and no CaO is detected. These findings suggest that proving its effectiveness and sustainability for oxide thin film microfabrication. The results indicate minimal residue formation and high thermal stability of the sacrificial layer, demonstrating its effectiveness in oxide thin film microfabrication.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144869286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Geospatial Canvas of Wind Energy Production: Assessing the Carrying Capacity in the Spanish Northwest","authors":"Rodrigo Arévalo-González,&nbsp;Victoria Ferrero,&nbsp;Estrella Alfaro-Saiz","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70158","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70158","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Large wind energy plants can significantly impact the environment if not managed properly. This study employs Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial multi-criteria analysis (SMCA) to evaluate the carrying capacity of territories to host wind energy production. Carrying capacity, defined as a spatial category of suitability, is derived from the integrating multiple layers. The proposed approach incorporates 34 aptitude and 21 impact variables, addressing wind behavior, land use, and physical, natural, and historical-cultural characteristics. The aptitude variables were ranked by a panel of experts. This methodology was applied to regions in northwestern Spain to assess their capacity for hosting wind energy projects. Two carrying capacity maps were generated: one with absolute intervals and another with relative intervals. Positive carrying capacity, indicating a value above zero, varied between 0.00% and 43.85% of the area depending on the region. Strikingly, only 0.09% of the total area exhibited both optimal energy potential and maximum relative carrying capacity. The maps were compared to the binding zonings proposed by national and regional authorities, which were found to be slightly restrictive. Alarmingly, more than 50 wind turbines across eight projected wind energy plants have been authorized or are in the approval process for locations with negative carrying capacity under the new classification. This spatial approach offers a valuable tool for future territorial planning, ensuring a balance between energy production and environmental conservation. It provides a replicable framework for sustainable land management in regions facing similar challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/tqem.70158","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144861666","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":"A Bird's Eye View of the Winter (October–December) Air Quality in an Indian Megacity, Kolkata: Current Concerns, Research Gaps, Future Opportunities","authors":"Sriroop Chaudhuri,&nbsp;Mimi Roy","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70162","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;In this study we offer an overview of the winter air quality (October 1–December 31, 2024) in Kolkata, one of the largest and most populous megacities of India and the world, using archival records of the Central Control Room for Air Quality Management System for particulate matter (PM&lt;sub&gt;2.5&lt;/sub&gt; and PM&lt;sub&gt;10&lt;/sub&gt;), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;), sulfur dioxide (SO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt;), and BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene) for seven real-time monitoring stations. Results indicated significant (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.01) spatial variations in species distributions across the city. The highest median PM&lt;sub&gt;2.5&lt;/sub&gt; levels were recorded at the Bally station (80.80 µg cm&lt;sup&gt;−3&lt;/sup&gt;) while the lowest at RBU (48.38 µg cm&lt;sup&gt;−3&lt;/sup&gt;). Median PM&lt;sub&gt;10&lt;/sub&gt; levels varied between 146.96 µg cm&lt;sup&gt;−3&lt;/sup&gt; (Victoria) and 96.83 µg cm&lt;sup&gt;−3&lt;/sup&gt; (RBU). The highest median NO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt; levels were at FW (59.03 µg cm&lt;sup&gt;−3&lt;/sup&gt;) and the lowest at RBU (18.58 µg cm&lt;sup&gt;−3&lt;/sup&gt;). The highest median total BTEX level was at Jadavpur (85.73 µg cm&lt;sup&gt;−3&lt;/sup&gt;) and the lowest at Victoria (7.23 µg cm&lt;sup&gt;−3&lt;/sup&gt;). The Mann–Kendal test, coupled with Sen's slope estimator, indicated increasing (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.00001) PM, CO, and BTEX levels, indicating growing health threats towards the end of winter. The daily PM readings exceeded the World Health Organization (WHO) safety thresholds at all monitoring stations throughout November and December. Daily benzene levels exceeded the safety threshold at Jadavpur and RSV for over 95% of days in November and December. Week-wise exceedance analyses indicated greater concerns for the weekdays than weekends. Use of T:B ratios indicated a wide variability in BTEX sources across the stations, ranging from fuel combustion to vehicular exhausts to industrial emissions, to more mixed signatures, which call for more targeted approaches (e.g., positive matrix factorization, PMF) for BTEX source apportionment. Moreover, we noticed a significant “temporal shift” over time, with the T:B ratios dropping significantly in December (coal/biomass combustion). Spearman rank correlations revealed a significant (0.05 &lt; &lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.01) species assemblage, involving the PMs, CO, and total BTEX, implying their similar origin (e.g., vehicular exhaust), with stronger associations in December than October. We identified a significant pollutant-weather nexus, including negative influences of relative humidity (0.05 &lt; &lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.01), air temperature (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.05) and solar radiance (&lt;i&gt;p&lt;/i&gt; &lt; 0.05) on pollutant concentrations that undermines multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). We conclude by identifying future research areas while pondering over policy mechanisms (&lt;i&gt;Clean Air Action Plan, CLAAP&lt;/i&gt;). The latter hinges on a participatory action network, melding the social, technological, economic, and institutional machinery of urban environmen","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144869292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study the Kinetics of Indigo Carmine Oxidation With Mechanistic Perspective","authors":"Anitha Sudhir,&nbsp;Sowmya Palahally Thimmappa,&nbsp;Giridarshan Sangarashettihalli Krishnegowda,&nbsp;Shilpa Bannur Srinivasa Murthy,&nbsp;Bindya Shivananda,&nbsp;Lakshmi Sira,&nbsp;Syed Baker","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70146","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The present study addresses the major concerns surrounding the complexity of synthetic dyes, particularly focusing on the ubiquitous indigo carmine (IC), which has been linked to various health ailments and environmental hazards. Through a meticulous investigation into the kinetics of IC oxidation, employing diverse oxidizing agents, this research aims to highlight the underlying reaction mechanisms and rate expressions. Notably, the study presents 30 schematic representations to elucidate the mechanistic process of IC oxidation, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of this critical transformation. With scanty reports available on comprehensive IC oxidation, the present study significantly adds to the existing scientific knowledge, offering insights that could potentially mitigate the hazardous risks associated with IC. The study not only advances scientific understanding but also proposes sustainable strategies for addressing the environmental and health challenges posed by IC.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144843413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Analyses of the Effects of Chemical Fertilizer, Black Solder Fly Frass, and Their Combination on the Morphology and Metabolite Profile of Brassica juncea","authors":"Wan-Ying Ho,&nbsp;Fazilah Abd Manan,&nbsp;Raihana Ridzuan,&nbsp;Tsun-Thai Chai,&nbsp;Fai-Chu Wong","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70160","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70160","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Leafy vegetables require sufficient nutrients to maintain good health and development. The extensive use of chemical fertilizer in agriculture has raised concerns regarding its negative environmental impact. Nowadays, frass from Black Soldier Fly (BSF) has been utilized as one of the organic fertilizers that potentially improve plant growth and yield, due to its high organic matter and nutrient contents. This study aimed to assess the effects of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium (NPK) chemical fertilizer, BSF frass and the combination of both on the morphological growth and metabolite compositions of <i>Brassica juncea</i>. In this study, <i>B. juncea</i> plants were treated with four different treatments (T1: control-No chemical fertilizer or frass), T2: NPK fertilizer only, T3: BSF frass only, T4: NPK + BSF frass). Morphological parameters such as plant height, number of leaves, stem length, root length, fresh, and dry weight of the shoots were measured and chlorophyll contents were also recorded. Additionally, <i>B. juncea</i> shoots were analyzed for carbohydrate and Total Phenolic Content (TPC). The correlations of morphological parameters and the tested metabolite contents were compared using Pearson correlation coefficient. In our study, the T4 treatment produced plants with the highest plant height (21.94 ± 0.71 cm), fresh weight (11.18 ± 0.71 g), dry weight (1.07 ± 0.06 g), and carbohydrate content (229.16 ± 11.04 mg/g dry weight). Meanwhile, T2 produced plants with the highest TPC (1.05 ± 0.21 mg/GAE g). All morphological parameters were positively correlated to the metabolite compositions. Overall, T4 provided the best nutrient conditions to support plant growth. It is suggested that the T4 fertilizer formulation could be a cost-effective alternative to chemical fertilizer, promoting sustainable farming practices.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144843414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ambient Air Quality: Trees Could Help… but What Goes With the Trees? Reflections, Future Challenges, Potential Opportunities","authors":"Sriroop Chaudhuri,&nbsp;Mimi Roy","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70161","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The beneficiary roles of trees as <i>natural air purifiers</i> have been known for a long time, that goes into sustainability planning (e.g., <i>health and well-being</i>, UN-SDG 3; <i>resilient cities and communities</i>, UN-SDG 11; <i>life on land</i>, UN-SDG 15). In this reflective article, however, we ask: <i>Trees Help, But What Goes With The Trees?</i> In other words, trees can intercept, capture, and remove a variety of airborne pollutants, but how does that impact the trees? We scan the world literature (<i>N</i> = 89) to summarize our experience about two pollutants: particulate matter (PM_2.5, PM₁₀) and ozone (O₃). While we reflect on our state of knowledge about plant-pollutant interactions, we also highlight the gaps in our current understanding that call for more research. In the process, we highlight changes in various biomolecules (e.g., reactive oxygen species (ROS), proline, and soluble sugars) that accumulate/deplete within plant cells in response to pollutant stress. In the final part of the narrative, we reflect on how our understanding of plant stress could be put to better use—for example, strategic use of plants in sustainable urban planning and development. Here, we discuss current practices around two of the most widely used indicator variables to assess plant stress—air pollution tolerance index (APTI) and anticipated pollution index (API). As we reflect on the significance of each, we discuss the world experience around “tolerant” and “sensitive” species, with the latter being used as air quality <i>biomonitors</i>. For urban applications (tree-mediated pollutant removal), we emphasize the need to understand the characteristics of the target environment (e.g., street canyon vs. open road; local wind speed and direction) to decide on specific leaf traits, road-side planting patterns. Overall, we envision more process-level research to unravel the context-specific plant-pollutant interaction pathways (e.g., by different built environment types, local meteorological conditions, and pollutant sources) for the concerned urban authorities to use the information more strategically in developing efficient pollution control interventions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144843415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Harnessing Phytoremediation for Sustainable Management of Chlorolignin-Contaminated Environment: Bridging the Gap between Environmental Technology and Eco-Restoration","authors":"Vineet Kumar,&nbsp;Pradeep Verma","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70138","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The eco-restoration of sites polluted with chlorolignin waste generated by the pulp and paper industry (PPI) has emerged as a persistent global challenge, requiring urgent attention from the scientific community. Traditional waste management approaches are currently ineffective in the complete decontamination of chlorolignin waste-polluted sites. Phytoremediation has been broadly considered a possible emerging, inexpensive, and green biotechnological tool to immobilize, degrade, and/or remediate heavy metals and chlorolignin compounds from the contaminated sites. Several articles about the assessment of the phytoremediation efficacy of plants to remediate waste pollutants from PPI have been published. However, accumulation, detoxification, or removal of chloroorganics, including heavy metals, by plants from polluted water, soil, and sludge has not been reviewed extensively. The primary aim of this article is to critically review the feasibility of using aquatic and terrestrial plants applied for the management and eco-restoration of sites polluted with chlorolignin pollutants discharged in PPI waste and identify areas for further studies. The significance of ongoing screening of novel indigenous plants, especially those previously unnoticed as weeds, has been emphasized. Further, this review provides additional information about the ultrastructural and biochemical changes of certain species of plants that can cope with these stressful conditions posed by the high concentrations of chemical contaminants present in PPIW-polluted sites. The current challenges associated with restoring polluted sites using plants have been discussed. The current review, for the first time, focuses strictly on cleaning up contaminated environments or rendering them harmless chlorolignin waste-polluted sites with phytoremediation technology.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144811304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}