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{"title":"Bioassay of toxicity of acid mine drainage treated and untreated with lime ash using the bioindicator Pisum sativum L","authors":"Seir Antonio Salazar Mercado,&nbsp;Cristobal Zambrano Parada","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36247-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36247-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Acid mine drainage (AMD) is an important source of environmental pollution that affects water quality and biodiversity in areas near mining activities. This study evaluated the efficiency of the treatment of AMD with lime ash, through physicochemical analysis and toxicity tests on the bioindicator <i>Pisum sativum</i> L. Samples of AMD were collected in a mining area of Norte de Santander and characterized physicochemically in terms of Al, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, and Pb concentrations, as well as pH. The AMD was treated with lime ash to evaluate its ability to neutralize pH (2.3 ± 0.1–7.2 ± 0.7) and remove metals. Toxicity tests showed that the lime ash treatment was able to neutralize pH and significantly reduce metal concentrations, with removal efficiencies greater than 97.2%. In addition, <i>P. sativum</i> showed improved germination, root growth, mitotic index, and a reduction in the frequency of chromosomal abnormalities after treatment. This approach proves to be an effective strategy to reduce AMD contamination, improving physicochemical parameters and decreasing toxicity in model organisms. Further long-term studies are recommended to optimize the process and ensure its effectiveness in the restoration of ecosystems affected by mining.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 13","pages":"8547 - 8554"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143633304","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":"A systematic review of how endocrine-disrupting contaminants are sampled in environmental compartments: wildlife impacts are overshadowed by environmental surveillance.","authors":"Angela Simms, Kylie Robert, Ricky-John Spencer, Sarah Treby, Kelly Williams-Kelly, Candice Sexton, Rebecca Korossy-Horwood, Regan Terry, Abigail Parker, James Van Dyke","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36211-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36211-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Endocrine-disrupting contaminants (EDCs) are frequently monitored in environments because of their biological impacts on wildlife and humans. We conducted a systematic review using Web of Science to identify global research trends for EDC environmental sampling. Specifically, we aim to better understand geographic variation in (1) the compartment that EDCs were sampled in the environment; (2) the types of EDC sampled; and (3) the taxa that are sampled. A total of 9140 papers were found, of which 2554 were included in our review. The number of studies sampling EDCs varied between continents, with majority of research occurring in Europe, Asia, and North America. Although economy and access to technology will contribute to the number of articles published, we found the current output of research showed distinct disparities in sampling methods. Across all continents, water was the most frequently sampled compartment to determine EDC concentrations (sampled in 50-75% of studies). Wildlife was sampled far less often in studies across all continents, comprising 30% of studies at most. Pharmaceuticals were the most commonly studied chemical group, and fish were the most commonly sampled taxonomic group. Although far fewer studies sampled for EDCs in wildlife compared with abiotic compartments, these studies provide valuable information on the potential consequences of environmental EDC exposure and link environmental surveillance of EDCs with lab-measured organism-level effects. Studies that sampled only the water matrix for EDCs may be doing so as a proxy despite the large knowledge gaps on how environmental EDCs affect wildlife at varying concentrations.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143633301","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":"Simultaneous adsorption of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) on biochar from sewage sludge","authors":"Natiele Kleemann,&nbsp;Andrei Igansi,&nbsp;Nauro Silveira Jr.,&nbsp;Luiz Pinto,&nbsp;Tito Cadaval Jr.,&nbsp;Jean Arias,&nbsp;Sergiane Barbosa,&nbsp;Ednei Primel,&nbsp;Adilson Bamberg","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36255-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36255-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>PAHs are organic pollutants of great environmental persistence. This study produced biochar of sewage sludge from a treatment plant and used it as an adsorbent in a complex system containing 16 priority PAHs. The biochar was characterized by the morphology and elemental composition (SEM/EDS), specific surface area, and pore size using N₂ adsorption–desorption (BET/BJH), crystallinity (DRX), functional groups (FTIR), and thermogravimetric degradation (DSC/DTG). The dosage effect showed that 90% of the PAHs were removed when SSB was 2 g L⁻¹. Kinetic assays were performed using different SSB dosages. The most adequate model to represent the kinetic results was the Elovich. The adsorption capacity and removal percentage of the 16 emerging organic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons cited by the US EPA were evaluated individually. The highest adsorption capacity was verified for fluoranthene, pyrene, and phenanthrene, respectively, evidencing the electivity of this material for these compounds.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 13","pages":"8518 - 8528"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143623077","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":"Emerging antibiotic pollution and its remedy by waste based biochar adsorbents: a review.","authors":"Insha Hamid, Mohsen Ahmadipour, Muthanna J Ahmed, Masood Ahmad Rizvi, Aabid H Shalla, Waheed Ahmad Khanday","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36253-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36253-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>One of the pollutants of emerging concern, antibiotics, have been reported in soil, water, sediment, animal manure, food, and even drinking water. Their partially metabolized forms reach wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and natural waters wherein the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have been reported to occur. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is projected to cause 10 million deaths annually across the world by 2050 in case stringent measures are not taken. In this study, various methods of adsorptive removal of antibiotics with their critical analysis and emphasis on the application of biochar (BC) and modified biochar derived from waste biomass have been comprehensively reviewed. Also, the antibiotic toxicity, preparation of biomass waste-derived BC adsorbents from cost-effective precursors to ensure sustainability, the adsorption kinetics, isotherm models and thermodynamic parameters have been discussed. It was inferred that biochars are quite efficient in terms of antibiotic removal in water owing to their large surface area, excellent surface characteristics and functionality, facile synthesis and the potential to be regenerated, while being cost-effective and sustainable in nature. This review aims to guide the expansion of research in the aforementioned area of interest and to provide a progressive push towards the development of a circular economy.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143630146","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":"Ivan Holoubek (* April 11, 1951 † January 19, 2025) long-time director of the RECETOX Centre, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic, has passed away","authors":"Jana Klánová,&nbsp;Jan Tříska,&nbsp;Roland Kallenborn,&nbsp;Gerhard Lammel","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36096-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36096-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 13","pages":"8585 - 8586"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143623075","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":"Comparative energy demand and carbon footprint analysis of textile waste management systems in Australia","authors":"Mahbuba Imroz Khan,&nbsp;Md Tasbirul Islam,&nbsp;Lijing Wang,&nbsp;Rajiv Padhye","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36200-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36200-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In modern societies, especially in developed countries, textile waste management has become a critical issue due to overconsumption and throw-away culture. This case study aims to develop a comprehensive quantitative energy demand and carbon footprint analysis model using CCalC2 software to identify the most sustainable end-of-life management practices for the textile waste in Australia, the second-largest consumers of textile products. Results of this study showed that chemical recycling is the best option from the standpoint of saving pulp production energy and recycled pulp material, while it is a carbon-intensive process (6401 kg CO₂eq/1000 kg). The mechanical recycling process is estimated to emit around 5368 kg CO₂eq/1000 kg — a low CO₂ emitting process. Surprisingly, CO₂ emissions from incineration (e.g., 5897 kg CO₂eq/1000 kg) showed a similar trend of mechanical recycling, and the option of incineration could only be pursued if (thermal) energy recovery and electricity production were considered. This study highlights the requirement for sustainable textile waste management practices and provides valuable insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders for future policy planning around low carbon-intensive technology selection with improved (secondary) material recovery.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 13","pages":"8529 - 8546"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11356-025-36200-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143630143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prenatal arsenic exposure alters EZH2/H3K27me3 to induce RKIP/NF-kB/ERK1/2-mediated early-onset kidney disease in mouse offspring","authors":"Sukhveer Singh,&nbsp;Neha Singh,&nbsp;Anchal Chauhan,&nbsp;Kavita Koshta,&nbsp;Samiya Baby,&nbsp;Ratnakar Tiwari,&nbsp;Pankaj Ramji Jagdale,&nbsp;Mahadeo Kumar,&nbsp;Vineeta Sharma,&nbsp;Dhirendra Singh,&nbsp;Vikas Srivastava","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36229-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36229-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The rising incidences of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and renal failure are a major public health concern. Arsenic, a widespread water contaminant and environmental toxicant, is well-known to contribute to kidney disease in adults. However, its long-term effects on kidney health following early-life exposure remain poorly understood. Therefore, we investigated the impact of prenatal arsenic exposure on kidney health in offspring using a BALB/c mouse model. 0.4 ppm arsenic, an environmentally relevant dose, was orally administered to female mice from 15 days before mating until delivery. Structural and ultrastructural changes in the kidney were assessed using histopathology and transmission electron microscopy, while markers of inflammation, kidney injury, and function were evaluated through Luminex assays, FITC-sinistrin-based glomerular filtration rate (GFR), real-time PCR, immunohistochemistry, and immunoblotting. Notably, arsenic-exposed offspring showed reduced body weight, crown-to-rump length, inflammation, and early signs of kidney injury on postnatal day 2 (PND-2). By 6 weeks, examination showed tubular dilation, mitochondrial damage, vacuolated cytoplasm, and basement membrane disruption were more evident in the kidneys. Furthermore, elevated levels of kidney injury markers, including kidney injury molecule-1, beta-2 microglobulin, cystatin C, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1, were detected in urine. These changes were accompanied by increased serum creatinine and a decline in kidney function, as evidenced by reduced GFR levels. Proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6) and NF-κB were significantly elevated along with an increased immune cell infiltration in the kidneys of arsenic-exposed offspring. Further analysis showed increased mesenchymal markers fibronectin and alpha-smooth muscle actin and reduced epithelial marker E-cadherin in the kidneys, indicating fibrosis and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. Mechanistic studies revealed that arsenic exposure leads to increased levels of epigenetic regulators enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) and histone H3 lysine 27 trimethylation (H3K27me3), which were associated with the activation of inflammatory pathways, fibrosis, and impaired kidney function. Overall, our findings demonstrate that only developmental exposure to arsenic can cause dysregulation of EZH2 and H3K27me3, driving inflammation and renal fibrosis. These changes ultimately lead to chronic kidney disease in offspring, highlighting a critical window of vulnerability for arsenic toxicity with significant implications for long-term kidney health.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 13","pages":"8498 - 8517"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143630147","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":"A bimetallic (Cu–Zn) doping platform for enhancement of CO2 capture and separation by a cost-effective biomass-based activated carbon","authors":"Elaheh Mehrvarz,&nbsp;Ali Asghar Ghoreyshi,&nbsp;Ghasem D. Najafpour","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36227-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36227-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study presents an efficient method for CO₂ capture and separation using low-cost corncob-based activated carbon/metal nanoparticles (MNPs/AC) composites. Initially, the optimization of AC synthesis was conducted by varying activating agent/precursor ratios and activation temperature. Subsequently, the highly porous AC was modified using a polyol method with a single and binary mixture of Cu²⁺ and Zn²⁺ metals. The raw AC, Cu/AC, Zn/AC, and Cu–Zn/AC composites were extensively characterized through BET, FESEM-EDX, FT-IR, TGA, and Boehm’s titration analyses. Gas adsorption results revealed that the bimetallic composite sample, Cu–Zn/AC, demonstrated the highest CO₂ capture capacity of 5.41 mmol/g compared to the parent AC (3.25 mmol/g) as well as the single metal-doped ACs, Cu/AC (4.19 mmol/g) and Zn/AC (4.38 mmol/g) at 1 bar and 25 °C due to stronger synergistic effects. In addition, the selectivity of CO₂/N₂ and CO₂/CH₄ was also studied for samples using the Ideal Adsorption Solution Theory (IAST) at 25 °C and 1 bar. Among all samples, Cu–Zn/AC showed excellent selectivity towards CO₂/N₂ and CO₂/CH₄ with values of 65 and 16, respectively. The higher selectivity for metal-doped samples compared to the pristine AC is due to a stronger interaction between the introduced MNPs and CO₂ molecules, as indicated by the higher isosteric heat of CO₂ adsorption. These results suggest that the bimetallic (Cu–Zn) doped AC is an effective and low-cost adsorbent for natural gas upgrading and flue gas CO₂ capture.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 13","pages":"8426 - 8447"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143612757","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":"Hydrochar of Prunus persica: green promoter of radical species to degrade methylene blue with visible irradiation","authors":"Jonathan Michel Sánchez-Silva,&nbsp;Diakaridia Sangaré,&nbsp;José Luis Belmonte-Vázquez,&nbsp;Angelica Aguilar-Aguilar,&nbsp;Erika Padilla-Ortega,&nbsp;Rodolfo González-Chávez,&nbsp;Raúl Ocampo-Pérez","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36214-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36214-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The creation of new materials based on metal-free catalysts represents a sustainable alternative in the treatment of water contaminated with dyes. In this context, the use of agro-industrial wastes for the creation of hydrochars with applications in environmental water remediation is an attractive and green option for metal-free catalysts for visible heterogeneous photocatalysis. In this study, hydrochars derived from agro-industrial waste of <i>Prunus persica</i> (peach pit) and their application in visible photodegradation of dyes were performed. The evaluation of the temperature and reaction time of hydrochars showed that 180 °C and 3 h yielded the highest photocatalytic activity and lower energy requirements in their preparation. The electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) characterization evidenced the presence of persistent free radicals of the oxygen-centered radical type and, together with the oxygenated groups present in the carbonaceous structure of the hydrochar, promoted the generation of radical species such as superoxide and hydroxyl radicals. The visible photodegradation experiments of methylene blue (MB) demonstrated a high degradation efficiency of 92.9% using the following conditions: <i>C</i>_<i>i</i> = 10 mg/L, pH 7.0, hydrochar dosage: 50 mg, <i>V</i>: 50 mL, 120 min of irradiation time, and white-LED irradiation source. In addition, the generation of radicals •OH, O₂^−•, and ¹O₂, was demonstrated, as well as the potential use of the hydrochars for photodegradation in tap water and effluent of wastewater treatment plant matrices. Finally, the valorization of <i>Prunus persica</i> biomass through hydrochar production offers a promising avenue for water treatment and a route for the revalorization of agro-industrial waste.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 13","pages":"8481 - 8497"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143623073","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":"Characterization of rock aggregate properties for pavement construction in various locations in Sarawak.","authors":"Jerry Ruki, Chan Fook Hong, Chai Shing Yi, Phang Tze Shing, Nadia Natasha Julai, Ahmad Fadzil Jobli","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36219-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36219-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aggregate quality is critical to long-term pavement performance and increased maintenance costs. Choosing the right aggregates is essential to sustainable roads. For areas like Sarawak, Malaysia, knowledge of the characteristics of the locally available aggregate is an essential for optimizing their use in construction projects. The aim of this paper is to conduct a thorough investigation into physical and mechanical properties of rock aggregates from various localities in Sarawak, Malaysia, where the location information can give some inference on its suitability for pavement construction use. The research assesses key aggregate characteristics that are measured through a series of laboratory testing which typically includes Flakiness Index, Aggregate Crushing Value, Water Absorption Test, and Los Angeles Abrasion Value. The results are presented in a descriptive way, providing the characteristics of aggregates sourced from various quarries at different locations throughout Sarawak. The results are compared and evaluated against Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Malaysia standards, thereby providing information on the suitability of aggregate properties for pavement construction. This study therefore increases the knowledge of regional aggregate sources in Sarawak.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143612776","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}