Sean A Lewandoski, Kelly F Robinson, Travis O Brenden, Ryan Booth, Peter Hrodey, John B Hume, Thomas C Pratt, Anne M Scott, Matthew Symbal, C Michael Wagner, Nicholas S Johnson
{"title":"Decision analysis of Integrated Pest Management: A case study on invasive sea lamprey in the Great Lakes Basin.","authors":"Sean A Lewandoski, Kelly F Robinson, Travis O Brenden, Ryan Booth, Peter Hrodey, John B Hume, Thomas C Pratt, Anne M Scott, Matthew Symbal, C Michael Wagner, Nicholas S Johnson","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123666","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123666","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Integrated Pest Management (IPM) provides a powerful framework for addressing threats to human well-being caused by nuisance species including invasives. We examined the hypothesis that adaptive management could erode barriers to IPM implementation by developing a decision-analytic adaptive management framework for invasive sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) IPM in the Laurentian Great Lakes of North America. The framework addressed objectives associated with coordinating multiple sea lamprey control actions at the regional scale and objectives associated with internal validity of control actions. We reduced the scope of possible management actions by orders of magnitude to the set of 6432 alternatives expected to be both socially acceptable and technically feasible. Using utility theory, we identified the management actions that optimized expected utility for all possible objective weighting schemes that considered tradeoffs between maximizing learning about control tactic efficacy and minimizing cost to the IPM program. Sensitivity analyses revealed that assumptions about the social acceptability of deploying electric weirs to control invasive sea lamprey influenced selection of the optimal control action, suggesting that resolving this source of uncertainty through iterative application of the framework may lead to improved sea lamprey control outcomes. Overall, we found that adaptive management enabled learning processes useful for overcoming barriers to IPM of invasive sea lamprey. It formalized learning about sea lamprey control tactic efficacy as an objective of the IPM institution, questioned previously held assumptions about what constitutes a viable control strategy, and enabled a management experiment with temporal and spatial replication.</p>","PeriodicalId":356,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Management","volume":"373 ","pages":"123666"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142862684","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}
Shiqi Zhao, Hong Lin, Hongjun Wang, Gege Liu, Xiaoning Wang, Kailun Du, Ge Ren
{"title":"Spatiotemporal distribution prediction for PM<sub>2.5</sub> based on STXGBoost model and high-density monitoring sensors in Zhengzhou High Tech Zone, China.","authors":"Shiqi Zhao, Hong Lin, Hongjun Wang, Gege Liu, Xiaoning Wang, Kailun Du, Ge Ren","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123682","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123682","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The increasing demand for air pollution control has driven the application of low-cost sensors (LCS) in air quality monitoring, enabling higher observation density and improved air quality predictions. However, the inherent limitations in data quality from LCS necessitate the development of effective methodologies to optimize their application. This study established a hybrid framework to enhance the accuracy of spatiotemporal predictions of PM<sub>2.5</sub>, standard instrument measurements were employed as reference data for the remote calibration of LCS. To account for local emission characteristics, the calibration model was trained using statistical values from LCS during periods of reduced anthropogenic emissions. This calibration approach significantly improved data quality, increasing R<sup>2</sup> values of LCS data from 0.60 to 0.85. Subsequently, an advanced predictive model, STXGBoost, was developed, combining Kriging interpolation technology with high-density LCS data to integrate temporal trends and geographic spatial correlations. The STXGBoost model effectively captured the spatiotemporal variability of PM<sub>2.5</sub> data, producing accurate and high spatiotemporal resolution PM<sub>2.5</sub> prediction maps, with R<sup>2</sup> values of 0.96, 0.92, and 0.89 for 1-h, 4-h, and 48-h predictions, respectively. These findings demonstrate the feasibility of generating high-resolution urban air pollution maps by integrating high-density ground monitoring data with advanced computational approaches. This framework provides valuable support for precise management and informed decision-making in urban atmospheric environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":356,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Management","volume":"373 ","pages":"123682"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142862796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Light pollution regulations and where to find them.","authors":"Yana Yakushina","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123757","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123757","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The growing concerns about the adverse impacts of light pollution on astronomy, the environment, biodiversity, human health, and energy use have brought increased attention to the issue on legal and political agendas. Various international frameworks and governments at different levels have taken action to mitigate the impacts of nighttime lighting. This article provides an overview of regulatory instruments adopted to protect the nocturnal environment, explaining triggers for regulatory changes, using an interdisciplinary perspective. It proposes a classification of these instruments based on their nature: (1) law or policy, (2) binding or non-binding, and by their (3) levels and (4) areas of implementation, supported by specific examples. The article identifies current shortcomings and recommends future regulatory changes to address light pollution effectively. This interdisciplinary research aims to provide a better understanding of light pollution as an environmental concern and explains the development of light pollution regulations, helping to foster interdisciplinary communication and the adoption of more adequate regulatory measures to address light pollution. Additionally, this study intends to fill the gap in legal and policy research related to light pollution.</p>","PeriodicalId":356,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Management","volume":"373 ","pages":"123757"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142862791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Measuring climate-related and environmental risks for equities.","authors":"Emese Lazar, Jingqi Pan, Shixuan Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123393","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123393","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Financial regulators and investors are increasingly concerned about the effects of climate change on investments and seek to capture the climate-related and environmental risks of investments. Whilst energy companies have attracted most of the attention due to the contribution of the Energy sector to environmental degradation, climate-related and environmental risks actually affect companies in every sector. In this paper, we propose novel measures termed as climate Value-at-Risk (VaR) and climate Expected Shortfall (ES) that capture the risk attributed to transition risk factors proxied by environmental scores. We compare the average ratio of climate VaR and ES to total risk in various equity sectors, which enables us to identify the sectors in which climate and environmental risk factors contribute most to the total risk. Our analysis considers different risk measurements and various significance levels. Our findings show heterogeneity in sensitivity to climate and environmental risk factors in various sectors. The Health Care sector is the least cost-effective in reducing climate-related and environmental risks, and the Energy sector benefits most from improving the firms' environmental scores.</p>","PeriodicalId":356,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Management","volume":"373 ","pages":"123393"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142862792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ensemble habitat suitability model predicts Suaeda salsa distribution and resilience to extreme climate events.","authors":"Meiyu Guo, Linquan Cao, Jianyu Dong, Gorka Bidegain, Xiaolong Yang, Haili Xu, Hongliang Li, Xiumei Zhang, Guize Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123700","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123700","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Climate anomalies lead to an increased occurrence of extreme temperature and drought events in coastal wetlands, resulting in heightened survival pressure on salt marsh plants. It is imperative to anticipate the effects of these events on the habitat suitability and resilience of coastal salt marsh vegetation to inform restoration efforts and management strategies. Herein, an ensemble model was developed to evaluate the recovery of Suaeda Salsa in the two subsequent years following the anomalously high temperatures and decreased precipitation experienced during the summer of 2018, potentially leading to a decline in this species in the eastern coast of Liaohe Estuary wetland (Bohai Sea, China). Additionally, the resilience of the ecosystem was evaluated based on the evolution of density and morphology metrics of S. salsa. The findings suggest that the ensemble model demonstrates exceptional predictive performance in assessing habitat suitability, as evidenced by True Skill Statistic (TSS) values of 0.94 ± 0.02 and 0.96 ± 0.03 for the years 2019 and 2020, respectively, and Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (AUC) values of 0.96 ± 0.03 in 2019 and 0.97 ± 0.02 in 2020. Tidal elevation and soil salinity were identified as the primary predictors for the habitat suitability of S. salsa, while sand content emerged as the most influential factor driving its expansion. The core and suitable habitat areas of S. salsa experienced a significant increase from 9.61 ± 1.16 km<sup>2</sup> in 2019 to 15.66 ± 2.24 km<sup>2</sup> in 2020, representing a 62.96 ± 8.44 % growth. A notable increase in density and above-ground biomass was noted, indicating a potential recovery of salt marsh vegetation from multi-stresses. However, a decline in below-ground biomass, from 61.9 g m<sup>-2</sup> in August 2018 to 39.8 g m<sup>-2</sup> in August 2020, suggests a reduction in the resilience of S. salsa to future disturbances. This decrease in below-ground reserves, which were crucial for the tolerance of S. Salsa, may impact the vegetation's ability to withstand future challenges. The results highlight the effectiveness of optimizing freshwater irrigation and implementing artificially constructed tidal channels as strategies for future restoration efforts. Besides, the evaluation method of habitat suitability and bio-metrics proposed herein is applicable to the restoration and protection for other estuarine halophytes.</p>","PeriodicalId":356,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Management","volume":"373 ","pages":"123700"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142862560","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}
Aqsa Nawaz, Aman Khalid, Wajeeha Qayyum, Rabia Bibi, Muhammad Azam Qamar, Muhammad Zahid, Ahmad Farhan, Manoj P Rayaroth, Łukasz Cichocki, Grzegorz Boczkaj
{"title":"FeS-based nanocomposites: A promising approach for sustainable environmental remediation - Focus on adsorption and photocatalysis - A review.","authors":"Aqsa Nawaz, Aman Khalid, Wajeeha Qayyum, Rabia Bibi, Muhammad Azam Qamar, Muhammad Zahid, Ahmad Farhan, Manoj P Rayaroth, Łukasz Cichocki, Grzegorz Boczkaj","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123530","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123530","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Population expansion, industrialization, urban development, and climate changes increased the water crisis in terms of drinking water availability. Among the various nanomaterials for nanoremediation towards water treatment, FeS-based nanocomposites have emerged as promising candidates in the adsorptive and photocatalytic removal of contaminants. This paper, therefore, evaluates the potential of FeS-based nanocomposites for environmental applications, more specifically the combined use of adsorption and photocatalysis. Pyrite and mackinawite structures outcompeted the other FeS configurations due to their large surface areas, numerous active sites, and enhanced conductivity, factors that enhance the adsorption and photovoltaic processes. To improve photocatalytic performance FeS requires modification with additional materials. Various fabrication strategies (including hydrothermal method, co-precipitation, electrochemical anodization, electrospinning, impregnation, green synthesis, mechanochemical approach/ball milling) of FeS-based composites and their efficacy and the mechanisms for removing organic and inorganic pollutants are reviewed in this paper. The structural characteristics of FeS scaffolds play a crucial role in the effective removal of heavy metals, such as Hg and Cr ions, primarily through ion exchange and surface complexation. Organic pollutants such as methylene blue and tetracycline were effectively degraded by advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). A large scale applications of FeS include industrial wastewater treatment, groundwater remediation towards trichloroethylene and other organic solvents removal, municipal wastewater, oil spills cleanup, pre-treatment for seawater desalination. Current challenges relate to catalysts stability, their removal after treatment stage, recycling, metals leaching and up-scaling as well as high effectiveness in real case-scenario and costs optimization. In summary, this review will help to advance research in the field of environmental remediation using FeS-based nanocomposites.</p>","PeriodicalId":356,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Management","volume":"373 ","pages":"123530"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142862574","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}
Václav Nedbal, Tereza Bernasová, Martina Kobesová, Blanka Tesařová, Aleš Vácha, Jakub Brom
{"title":"Impact of landscape management and vegetation on water and nutrient runoff from small catchments for over 20 years.","authors":"Václav Nedbal, Tereza Bernasová, Martina Kobesová, Blanka Tesařová, Aleš Vácha, Jakub Brom","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123748","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123748","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Land cover, vegetation, and landscape management have a large impact on surface water conditions. We analyzed the quantity and quality of surface waters draining from forest catchment with high vegetation and agricultural catchment with low or no vegetation. The following parameters were assessed: specific water runoff, precipitation totals, electrical conductivity in the surface waters, the content of suspended solids, nitrate nitrogen (N-NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>), and phosphate phosphorus (P-PO<sub>4</sub><sup>3-</sup>) in the surface waters. Measurement of the specific water runoff took place over one hydrological year. Measurement of the water quality took place over twenty years and captured changes in the land cover. Hydrological and hydrochemical data from both sub-catchments were compared and statistically analyzed. The results showed that forest landscapes with high vegetation can retain up to twice as much rainwater compared to agricultural landscapes with low vegetation and bare areas. However, in episodes with intense short-term rainfall, forest landscapes can hold even several times more rainwater than landscapes with low vegetation. In dry periods, landscapes with large amounts of high vegetation can retain more water for longer periods than landscapes with low vegetation and bare areas that dry out relatively quickly. The runoff of nutrients and other substances from forest landscapes is much slower due to the high vegetation and thus contributes to the protection of water quality in watercourses. The main findings of this research show that as vegetation increases, the landscape holds more water and other substances, reducing the risk of floods, droughts, and water pollution. Other research results show that even a small change in vegetation cover has a significant impact on the water runoff and quality of surface waters. The work emphasizes the importance of supporting vegetation in temperate zone landscapes in landscape planning and management.</p>","PeriodicalId":356,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Management","volume":"373 ","pages":"123748"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142862754","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}
Zhichun Yang, Zikun Mao, Wenwen Ji, Antonio Gazol, Shufang Liu, Chao Wang, Ji Ye, Fei Lin, Xugao Wang, Zhanqing Hao, Edith Bai, Zuoqiang Yuan
{"title":"Nitrogen addition accelerates aboveground biomass sequestration in old-growth forests by stimulating ectomycorrhizal tree growth.","authors":"Zhichun Yang, Zikun Mao, Wenwen Ji, Antonio Gazol, Shufang Liu, Chao Wang, Ji Ye, Fei Lin, Xugao Wang, Zhanqing Hao, Edith Bai, Zuoqiang Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123736","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123736","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Examining whether nitrogen (N) enrichment promotes secondary tree growth in both young (YF) and old-growth forests (OF) is crucial. This will help determine how N addition influences plant carbon sequestration across successional phases in temperate forests. We conducted an eight-year N addition experiment (0, 25, 50, 75 kg N ha<sup>-1</sup> yr<sup>-1</sup>) in YF and OF in northeast China to investigate the effects of enhanced in situ N deposition on tree growth. Our results indicated that N addition accelerated the accumulation of annual mean aboveground biomass (ΔAGB) of trees only in OF. Specifically, for the species co-occurring in both YF and OF plots, their ΔAGB in OF peaked under the medium N treatment (3.69 Mg ha<sup>-1</sup> yr<sup>-1</sup>), which was 2.3 times higher than that of YF (1.58 Mg ha<sup>-1</sup> yr<sup>-1</sup>). Regarding mycorrhizal types, only the ΔAGB of EcM-associated trees peaked under the high N treatment (2.81 Mg ha<sup>-1</sup> yr<sup>-1</sup>), increasing by 126.6% compared to the control (1.24 Mg ha<sup>-1</sup> yr<sup>-1</sup>). This increase in biomass primarily came from large trees with a DBH ≥15 cm, most of which are EcM -associated species, such as Pinus koraiensis. In conclusion, continuous N addition increases nutrient supply and alleviates N limitation in old growth forest, leading to faster biomass accumulation. The growth of large-diameter trees with EcM-associated may contribute significantly to aboveground biomass accmulation under N addition. Nutrient limitation is dependent on stand age, mycorrhizal type and size, so these factors must be considered when assessing forest nutrient limitations.</p>","PeriodicalId":356,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Management","volume":"373 ","pages":"123736"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142862793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhanced Pb immobilization by CaO/MgO-modified soybean residue (okara) in phosphate mining wasteland soil: Mechanism and microbial community structure.","authors":"Ziwei Wang, Mengting Huang, Yuxin Zhang, Fang Zhou, Junxia Yu, Ruan Chi, Chunqiao Xiao","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123779","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123779","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lead (Pb) contamination is an inevitable consequence of phosphate mining, necessitating the development of effective remediation strategies. This study investigated the use of CaO/MgO-modified okara (CMS) as an eco-friendly approach to remediate Pb-contaminated soils from phosphate mining wastelands. In the present study, following 30 d of CMS application, the exchangeable Pb content was significantly decreased to 10.46%, with the majority of Pb transforming into more stable forms: carbonate-bound Pb (56.44%), Fe/Mn oxide-bound Pb (11.03%), and organic-bound Pb (19.58%). Additionally, the treatment led to a substantial enhancement in total phosphorus, available phosphorus, ammonium, and soil organic matter, thereby improving soil fertility. The microbial community structure was also significantly influenced by CMS, with a notable increase in Firmicutes to 45%. Key genera within the microbial community included Azospirillum, Pseudoxanthomonas, Sphingomonas, and Microvirga, with Pseudoxanthomonas and Massilia being the main differential species. These genera were significantly positively correlated, contributing to the maintenance of microbial community homeostasis and promoting the production of CO<sub>3</sub><sup>2-</sup> and PO<sub>4</sub><sup>3-</sup>, which further accelerated Pb immobilization. The results indicate that CMS is an effective amendment for Pb immobilization in contaminated soils, enhancing soil fertility and modulating the microbial community to promote Pb stabilization. This provides valuable insights into the ecological remediation of Pb-contaminated soils and water bodies, highlighting the potential of waste reuse in environmental management.</p>","PeriodicalId":356,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Management","volume":"373 ","pages":"123779"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142862556","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}
Yifan Bu, Hang Xiao, Zhenzhen Wang, Aqiang Chen, Qingshan Huang
{"title":"Improved enzymatic hydrolysis of corn stover by a low-temperature and low-pressure holding post-treatment.","authors":"Yifan Bu, Hang Xiao, Zhenzhen Wang, Aqiang Chen, Qingshan Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123702","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123702","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lignocellulose is one of the world's most abundant and underutilized biomass resources, and its proper treatment and utilization are critical to environmental issues and sustainable development. However, lignocellulose's inherently compact and intricate structure reduces enzymatic hydrolysis's efficiency, which is still an obstacle to overcome. A new pretreatment method with relatively low-temperature and low-pressure holding (LTLPH) after the traditional extrusion, pulp refining instrument (PFI), and instant catapult steam explosion (ICSE) was proposed to obtain a better output of corn stover saccharification. The chemical composition, SEM, swelling capacity of corn stover before and after treatment, and types and contents of mixed sugars were examined to explore the mechanism for the diversity of the enzymatic hydrolysis effect. It was found that the highest reducing sugar in the optimized compounding pretreatment method of ICSE-LTLPH (LTLPH: 70 kPa, 115 °C, 30 min) could reach 27.96 g/L, promoting more than 50%. The cultured single-cell protein content was 8.19% and 7.73% higher than those with glucose and simulated mixed sugar medium, respectively, promisingly replacing commercial sugars for Candida utilis (C. utilis) growth. Therefore, the developed pretreatment method of ICSE-LTLPH could exert better effects on the enzymatic hydrolysis of corn stover, providing a potential for cultivating C. utilis without detoxification of enzymatic hydrolysate.</p>","PeriodicalId":356,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Environmental Management","volume":"373 ","pages":"123702"},"PeriodicalIF":8.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142862770","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}