Appalanaidu Sura, Uma Sankar Panda, Sivasankar Ramakrishnan, Kumaraswami Munnoor, Akhilesh Vijay, Santiago De la Puente, Paul Ragnar Berg, Hans Nicolai Adam, Bhavani Emma Narayanaswamy, Mallavarapu Venkata Ramanamurthy
{"title":"Correction to: Potential sources of impacts linked to ciliate epibiont occurrence on the macrobenthic invertebrates in the Coringa Mangrove Ecosystem: Preliminary documentation.","authors":"Appalanaidu Sura, Uma Sankar Panda, Sivasankar Ramakrishnan, Kumaraswami Munnoor, Akhilesh Vijay, Santiago De la Puente, Paul Ragnar Berg, Hans Nicolai Adam, Bhavani Emma Narayanaswamy, Mallavarapu Venkata Ramanamurthy","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36798-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36798-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144740793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}
Alessandro Nessi, Alessandro Balestrieri, Enrico Bassi, Fabio Scarpa, Francesco Saliu, Marina Lasagni, Alessandro Mercogliano, Andrea Roverselli, Paolo Tremolada
{"title":"Litter and microplastic contamination in bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) from the Central Italian Alps: a preliminary study.","authors":"Alessandro Nessi, Alessandro Balestrieri, Enrico Bassi, Fabio Scarpa, Francesco Saliu, Marina Lasagni, Alessandro Mercogliano, Andrea Roverselli, Paolo Tremolada","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36786-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36786-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The contamination of terrestrial ecosystems by discarded plastic has gained increasing attention in the last decade. However, its extent and impact on remote, high-altitude habitats remain insufficiently explored. Based on evidence of anthropogenic materials in bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) nests at high altitudes (above 2000 m a.s.l.) in the Stelvio National Park (Central Italian Alps), we monitored two nests from 2016 to 2020, collecting anthropogenic nest materials, faecal samples, and food remains to assess plastic contamination and diet. In total, 21 macro-fragments were found and ATR-FTIR analysis showed that most were bio-plastic bags, while two consisted of synthetic plastic films (EVA). Additionally, we detected 15 potential anthropogenic micro-materials in 15 out of the 50 faecal pellets analysed. µ-FTIR analysis allowed to identify seven cellulose-based, man-made fibres, while one fragment was identified as PVC. On average, we found 0.3 anthropogenic micro-items per pellet, corresponding to 0.12 micro-items per gram of faeces. No significant difference was recorded in the frequency of occurrence of macro- and micro-materials when comparing the two territories. Four mammal species-chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra), alpine ibex (Capra ibex), marmot (Marmota marmota), and sheep (Ovis aries)-formed the bulk of bearded vulture diet in both territories. Overall, this study points out that even species living in remote mountain areas may be impacted by plastic litter and the need for further investigation and the development of more effective policies to address pollution in sensitive areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144740794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}
Alexandr Gish, Alexandre Peyré, Camille Richeval, Eric Pleignet, Victoire Cottereau, Jean-Michel Gaulier, Damien Alain Devault
{"title":"Presence of a synthetic cannabinoid, MDMB-INACA, in \"Chimique\" in Mayotte: preliminary data on metabolism with a view to a future epidemiological study based on wastewater.","authors":"Alexandr Gish, Alexandre Peyré, Camille Richeval, Eric Pleignet, Victoire Cottereau, Jean-Michel Gaulier, Damien Alain Devault","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36789-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36789-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Global consumption of new psychoactive substances is now reaching epidemic proportions. Among new psychoactive substances, synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists challenge the monitoring framework due to the continuing growth in their numbers, which are increasing by around 20 molecules a year. We report data related to MDMB-INACA, a synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist detected during the \"Chasse-marée\" study, carried out in Mayotte, a French overseas territory located in the Mozambique Channel: in addition to reporting its detection in samples of consumed products (called \"Chimique\") and to estimating consumer profiles via a self-administered questionnaire, we studied its metabolism in order to plan a wastewater monitoring project. In order to determine the involved molecules, sample of \"Chimique\" (the local name of a cigarette containing synthetic cannabinoids in the West Indian Ocean) were collected 1 week a month between September 22 and 23. Samples were collected from users by individual solicitation and a structured interview was proposed. Analyses were performed using liquid chromatography coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry, and a metabolism study was carried out in silico and in vitro using human liver microsomes. One of the most found molecules was MDMB-INACA, often in tandem with MDMB-4en-PINACA. Sixty-four cigarettes contained MDMB-INACA out of 190 samples collected, and the mean concentration of MDMB-INACA in these samples of \"Chimique\" was 10.5 ± 13.6 µg/mg. The ultimate goal of this intensive fieldwork being to develop an epidemiology based on wastewater analysis, the MDMB-INACA metabolites were explored: the metabolite resulting from the hydrolysis of the carboxylic acid ester appears to be the most valuable target for wastewater-based epidemiology as MDMB-INACA biomarker. To a lesser extent, conjugated hepatic glucuronides (O-glucuronide metabolite and N-glucuronide metabolite) can serve as useful biomarkers for the analysis of biological media (blood, urine) from intoxicated victims, but their deconjugation in wastewater rules them out as analytical targets in wastewater-based epidemiological studies. This metabolite resulting from the hydrolysis of the carboxylic acid ester may be proposed as an analytical target for a wastewater monitoring project, but the present work also outlines the further studies needed to monitor MDMB-INACA in wastewater: metabolisation rates and in vitro, or even in situ, stability experiments need to be carried out.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144740795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}
Ricardo Pereira Soteli, Adriano Reis Prazeres Mascarenhas, Thiago de Paula Protásio, Ana Márcia Macedo Ladeira Carvalho, Karen Janones da Rocha, Bárbara Luísa Corradi Pereira, Aylson Costa Oliveira
{"title":"Valorization and grouping of wood waste from sawmills in Amazonia for bioenergy.","authors":"Ricardo Pereira Soteli, Adriano Reis Prazeres Mascarenhas, Thiago de Paula Protásio, Ana Márcia Macedo Ladeira Carvalho, Karen Janones da Rocha, Bárbara Luísa Corradi Pereira, Aylson Costa Oliveira","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36781-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36781-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Analyzing the physicochemical and energy properties of industrial wood waste can shed light on important ways to improve and control direct combustion systems. This study aimed to characterize the energy properties of wood waste of 17 tropical species from sawmills in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, to obtain groups for energy management of the material. Proximate analysis was performed to determine basic density, ultimate composition, structural chemistry, and heating value. The results revealed minimum basic density of 0.40 g cm<sup>-3</sup> for light wood waste and 0.67 g cm<sup>-3</sup> for moderate wood, reaching a maximum of 0.95 g cm<sup>-3</sup>. Most species had a carbon content of over 50% (based on dry mass-db) and a hydrogen content of close to 6% db. The H/C, N/C, and O/C atomic ratios varied between 1.30 and 1.46, 0.0118 and 0.0192, and 0.56 and 0.67, respectively. The average lignin content was greater than 30% db, while the extractives content ranged from 3.3 to 23.6% db. Proximate analysis revealed volatile matter levels greater than 75% db, ash contents less than 2% db, and consistently higher heating values of approximately 20 MJ kg<sup>-1</sup>. Principal component analysis revealed distinct groupings of several species, emphasizing the main influences of energy-related properties. We concluded that these wastes have satisfactory properties, emphasizing the importance of grouping species with similar characteristics to optimize the efficiency of combustion systems at various stages.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144740796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}
Marcos Ferreira de Souza, Karoline Carvalho Dornelas Simões, Adriana Garcia do Amaral, Roselene Maria Schneider
{"title":"Glass powder as partial replacement of sand in the production of concrete blocks.","authors":"Marcos Ferreira de Souza, Karoline Carvalho Dornelas Simões, Adriana Garcia do Amaral, Roselene Maria Schneider","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36759-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36759-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Glass waste is generated in large quantities worldwide, yet only a small portion is recycled or reused. To support the circular economy, it is essential to explore alternatives that incorporate this waste into new production chains, such as in civil construction. This study investigates the technical feasibility of replacing sand with glass powder in the production of dry concrete blocks. Four mixtures were tested, with sand replaced by 0%, 25%, 50%, and 75% glass powder (particle size < 600 μm). The obtained blocks were characterized by water absorption and compressive strength. All mixtures met the standard requirement for water absorption (< 10%), with values ranging from 6.0 to 7.5%. In terms of compressive strength, the replacement of sand with glass powder led to a statistically significant improvement (p ≤ 0.05) in all substitution levels. The average compressive strength increased by 32 to 35% compared to the control mix (3.11 MPa at 28 days), with the highest value reaching 4.35 MPa at 56 days for the 50% replacement. Furthermore, only the 50% mix achieved the minimum characteristic compressive strength required by Brazilian standards (fbk ≥ 3 MPa), with 3.62 MPa. The results support the industrial use of glass powder as a sustainable alternative to natural sand, promoting the reuse of long-neck glass bottles and reducing environmental impact.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144726352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}
Hang Thi Minh Tran, Giang Hoang Pham, Trong Van Le, Ha Thanh Nguyen, Trang Minh Hoang, Son Van Tran, Khai Manh Nguyen
{"title":"Two-step reaction using Fenton and ozone in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for removing chlorophenoxyacetic acid herbicides from water.","authors":"Hang Thi Minh Tran, Giang Hoang Pham, Trong Van Le, Ha Thanh Nguyen, Trang Minh Hoang, Son Van Tran, Khai Manh Nguyen","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36731-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36731-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Herbicide can cause pollution for the aquatic environment and limit the potential of using this source of water for drinking supply water. Thus, removal of this type of toxicant from water source is crucial in an integrated treatment system for drinking supply water from polluted surface water source. This paper aims to remove 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), one type of herbicide, from water by a combined two-step Fenton reaction and ozonation in advanced oxidation process (AOP). Affecting factors of Fenton reaction (pH, contact time, dose of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>, dose of Fe) and ozone process (pH, dose of ozone, contact time) to 2,4-D removal efficiencies were investigated. The highest 2,4-D removal efficiency, achieving 100% for an initial concentration of 10 mg/L, was obtained under optimal conditions using the combined Fenton/ozone process. The conditions included (i) Fenton process, pH 3, H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> dose of 0.3 mmol/L (mM/L), Fe<sup>2+</sup> dose of 0.03 mM/L, and a contact time of 1 h and (ii) ozone process, pH 8, ozone dose of 571.43 mg O<sub>3</sub>/L, and a contact time of 1 h. The molar ratio of chemicals (H2O2 and Fe2+) to 2,4-D concentration; carbon content - C of 2,4D; and chemical oxygen demand (COD) were investigated to find out the most suitable conditions of Fenton/ozone reactions for 2,4-D reduction. Reduction mechanism of 2,4-D by two-step Fenton and ozone reaction was proposed through analyzing metabolites of degradation process. The Fenton process is responsible for organic chlorine radical reduction, while ozonation is for mineralization of metabolite degradation products.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144726355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"CO<sub>2</sub> pollution capture and removal from thermal and cement industries through solar energy: a comprehensive review.","authors":"Barena Bekalo Betela, Venkata Ramayya Ancha, Getachew Shunki Tibbba, Lingala Syam Sundar","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36702-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36702-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>For the cement and power industries, solar-powered carbon capture is an attractive decarbonization approach that uses renewable energy to increase the sustainability and scalability of CO<sub>2</sub> capture and use. To close the carbon loop, it integrates developments in carbon mineralization, electrochemical reduction, and solar heat. Methods for CO<sub>2</sub> capturing and storing was a calcium-looping process. Calcium-looping method was reversible reaction of CaCO<sub>3</sub> and CaO to capture and store carbon in fossil fuel power plants and cement factories. This a review assessment tested and compared calcium-looping methods in thermal power plants with the cement sector to decide on revel in exchange and know-how transfer between the two industries. The importance of solar energy rotary kilns, the calcium-looping system in two plants, and the usage of solar energy to provide cement were all underlined. Consistent with the current assessment calcium-looping method is used in cement company facilities and fossil fuel plants to capture carbon dioxide, at the same time as concentrating power plants use it to accommodate and launch solar thermal energy. In a power plant, in place of a cement production plant, carbon-looping process gets extra interest.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144726309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}
Kobra Borjsaz, Alireza Shakeri, Atieh Khorshidifard, Hasan Salehi
{"title":"Tuning interfacial polymerization using polyelectrolyte interlayer: synthesis of a polyamide-based forward osmosis membrane with high heavy metal ion rejection.","authors":"Kobra Borjsaz, Alireza Shakeri, Atieh Khorshidifard, Hasan Salehi","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36747-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36747-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Forward osmosis (FO) is a membrane technology that has attracted significant attention recently for water purification and desalination. However, widespread approval of FO technology faces challenges, including membrane performance issues, notably internal concentration polarization (ICP), and the trade-off between water permeability and salt rejection. This study focuses on developing high-performance FO membranes by coating a polyelectrolyte interlayer onto a microfiltration (MF) substrate, characterized by its large pore size, which mitigates ICP and enhances water flux. However, the use of an MF substrate without modification presents challenges in forming a defect-free polyamide (PA) active layer due to the large and irregular surface pores. To solve this issue, a polyelectrolyte thin layer is coated on the MF substrate surface to control the synthesis of the PA layer. The interlayer is deposited using a layer-by-layer (LBL) assembly technique with sodium lignosulfonate (SLS) and polydimethyldiallylammonium chloride (PDMAC) polymers. The LbL number can control the surface hydrophilicity and pore size. The results demonstrate that coating the interlayer significantly enhances the water flux of FO membranes from 10.1 LMH in the control TFC to 20.5 LMH in TFC-LbL.3 (with 3 LbL number). The interlayer provides a smooth and more uniform interface for the polymerization reaction, resulting in a thin and uniform PA layer. This leads to increased water flux while maintaining high salt rejection. This claim is verified by the higher rejection of heavy metal ions in TFC-LbL.3 (98.3% for Cr<sup>3+</sup> and 97.8% for Pb<sup>2+</sup>) in comparison to the TFC (95.4% for Cr<sup>3+</sup> and 94.2% for Pb<sup>2+</sup>) membrane. The LBL assembly technique provides a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable method for fabricating high-performance FO membranes.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144726354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}
Naeemah A Ibrahim, Halah H Majeed, Thaer A Jwaid, Kiman Silas
{"title":"Advancements in anaerobic digestion of organic waste for sustainable biogas production.","authors":"Naeemah A Ibrahim, Halah H Majeed, Thaer A Jwaid, Kiman Silas","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36783-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36783-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The increasing global energy demand, driven by urbanization and population growth, has intensified waste generation and dependence on fossil fuels, exacerbating climate change. This study investigates the performance of anaerobic digestion (AD) in converting organic waste into biogas and nutrient-rich digestate, with a focus on key operational parameters: pH, temperature, organic loading rate (OLR), particle size (PS), carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (C/N), hydraulic retention time (HRT), moisture content (MC), and the stages of microbial conversion. Laboratory-scale experiments demonstrated that maintaining a pH range of 6.8-7.2, mesophilic temperatures (35-37 °C), and a C/N ratio between 20 and 30 significantly improved methane yield. Co-digestion strategies and electromagnetic field stimulation enhanced biogas production by up to 25%, addressing common issues of low methane content and process instability. The study concludes that optimizing substrate composition and reactor design can substantially increase AD efficiency, making it a viable technology for sustainable energy generation and waste management.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144706010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Comparison of the effects of cerium nitrate and different forms of cerium nanoparticles (CeO<sub>2</sub> and Ce(OH)<sub>4</sub>), as a rare element, on reducing cold stress damages in Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) plant.","authors":"Faegheh Bahraminejad, Fatemeh Nasibi, Esmaeel Darezereshki, Hadi Noori, Effat Ahmadi Mousavi","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36764-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36764-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Low temperatures significantly challenge crop productivity, adversely affecting plant growth and development due to cold stress, which can damage crops such as Ocimum basilicum L., commonly known as basil. A recent study investigated the effects of treating basil plants with cerium nitrate, cerium oxide, and cerium hydroxide nanoparticles to alleviate cold stress. In this study, basil plants were sprayed with 20 µg/L concentrations of the different forms of cerium and then subjected to cold stress by being placed in a refrigerator at 3°C for 5 h. The results showed that cold stress resulted in an increase in lipoxygenase (LOX) enzyme activity and elevated levels of membrane lipid peroxidation, which are indicators of cold stress. Specifically, LOX enzyme activity rose by approximately 60%, the content of malondialdehyde increased by 70%, and other aldehyde levels nearly doubled. Measurement of carbonyl groups, which indicates protein oxidation, revealed that cold stress increased carbonyl groups in the cells by up to 86%, reflecting the severity of the cold stress on the plant. Additionally, the study found that, with the exception of catalase, the levels of compatible solutes and antioxidant enzyme activity increased under cold stress. Importantly, the application of cerium compounds reduced the severity of cold stress in basil plants. A comparison of the different forms of cerium demonstrated that cerium nanoparticles were more effective than cerium nitrate in mitigating cold stress and enhancing plant growth and defense mechanisms. Therefore, it is advisable to use cerium in its nanoparticle form for agricultural applications to combat stress. While cerium oxide nanoparticle form has been extensively studied, this research also examined the effects of cerium hydroxide nanoparticle form. The results indicated that the efficacy of these two nanoparticle forms in alleviating cold stress was quite similar; both reduced oxidative stress indicators, such as lipid peroxidation and protein oxidation, by approximately 50%. Previous studies have established that when used at low concentrations, cerium can significantly enhance plant growth and alleviate environmental stress factors. However, higher concentrations may be toxic to plants. Based on the findings regarding cerium content in basil plant tissue from this research, it is evident that cerium oxide nanoparticles are more effective than cerium hydroxide in promoting plant health and resilience. Based on this article's data and previous studies, cerium use is recommended as a new option for reducing environmental stressors in plants.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144706012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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}