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{"title":"Enhancing photocatalytic degradation of organics: synergistic insights from piezo-assisted KNbO₃/BiOCl S-scheme heterojunction.","authors":"Siva Sankari Jeyabalan, Bandita Mainali, Mathava Kumar","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36956-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36956-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study elucidates the piezo-photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) using 50-KNbO₃/BiOCl (50-KNO/BOC) heterojunction. Under artificial lighting (four UV C lamps, 8 W each) and magnetic stirring-induced piezo-assistance (stirring rate ~ 1000 rpm), the Maximum removal reached 90.1% (rate constant, k = 0.0193 min^-1) for MB and 81.1% (k = 0.018 min^-1) for PFOS within 120 min. The degradation mechanism can be illustrated as (1) the increase in the carrier Lifetime to 24.6 ns in 50-KNO/BOC by forming an S-scheme heterojunction, and (2) the induced additional piezo-assistance reduced charge recombination. Furthermore, the scavenging studies have revealed dominance of ^.OH, h⁺, and ^.O₂^- in MB removal. The degradation pathway begins with the demethylation of MB, eventually producing other metabolites and products of degradation. MB removal remained at 83.5% after four cycles of reusing 50-KNO/BOC, evidencing heterojunction's stability. MB was completely removed within 120 min under sunlight-induced piezo-photocatalysis. The energy consumption (EEO) was reduced to 213.43 kWh/m³/order compared with artificial Lighting conditions with EEO of 3715.33 kWh/m³/order.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145211287","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":"Correction to: Chitosan cross-linked with κ-carrageenan to remove cadmium from water and soil systems.","authors":"Sara Mola Ali Abasiyan, Farahnaz Dashbolaghi, Gholam Reza Mahdavinia","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36959-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36959-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145197700","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":"Bridging data gaps in Nigerian air pollution: coverage, infrastructural challenges, and public health implications.","authors":"Felix S Olise","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36949-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36949-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Air pollution is a major environmental and public health issue in Nigeria, yet substantial gaps persist in data collection, analysis, and policy implementation. This editorial highlights emerging trends and ongoing challenges in air quality research throughout Nigeria, aiming to stimulate dialogue on future directions and policy implications, and focusing on infrastructural deficits and public health implications. Rapid industrialisation and urbanisation have intensified emissions from vehicles, industries, and unregulated sources, compounding health risks. The study synthesises 35 years of sampling campaigns across diverse receptor sites, highlighting the evolution of pollutant monitoring and analytical methods. While some studies have contributed to policy development, most are hindered by obsolete equipment, limited sampling duration, and inadequate analytical capacity. As a result, many pollution episodes and their health impacts remain underreported, especially in high-risk communities. The editorial underscores the urgent need for multidisciplinary, long-term monitoring using modern technologies and comprehensive data analysis to guide effective interventions. Bridging current gaps demands strategic investment, coordinated research, and inclusive policies to generate reliable data, protect vulnerable populations, and support public health planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145205318","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":"Diabetes as a risk factor for heatstroke: insights from a nationwide Japanese health insurance database.","authors":"Akimasa Hirata, Yoko Takayama, Keiko Saito, Yuya Yamada, Sachiko Kodera","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-37007-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-37007-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Climate change has intensified heat-related illnesses, particularly in Japan, where summer temperatures frequently exceed 35 °C, posing heightened risk to vulnerable populations. Previous studies have primarily assessed heatstroke risks during heatwaves rather than analyzing the ambient temperature at onset, and most have been limited by small sample sizes. This study examined heatstroke incidence across different ambient temperatures, regions, and sexes in individuals with and without diabetes. Using the REZULT database, a nationwide health insurance dataset covering 2.4% of Japan's population, we analyzed 187,569 diabetes patients matched 1:4 to 747,412 non-diabetic controls by age, sex, and region. Survival analyses were performed to estimate the incidence of heatstroke. Diabetic individuals had a significantly higher heatstroke risk, particularly middle-aged adults (30-59 years; hazard ratio [HR] = 1.52, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.20-1.94). Males had a slightly higher risk than females (HR = 1.43 vs. HR = 1.38). While the temperature thresholds for heatstroke onset were similar, patients with diabetes showed higher incidence rates. Regional differences were noted, with Kanto (Tokyo area), Chubu (Nagoya Area), and Kinki (Osaka Area) showing lower risks, whereas Kinki showed an increasing trend. In Tokyo, the incidence rates were higher even at lower daily maximum temperatures, except for those aged 40-49 years; a similar trend was observed in those aged 30-39 years in Osaka. These findings highlight the importance of targeted heatstroke prevention strategies for individuals with diabetes, especially middle-aged workers and residents of colder regions. Future research should integrate clinical and environmental factors to develop personalized heat-adaptation measures.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145197697","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":"Classification of heterogeneous granitic weathering in tropical regions: influence of weathering zones, joints, and boulder occurrences via statistical analysis.","authors":"Mohd Firdaus Md Dan Azlan, Edy Tonnizam Mohamad, Ibrahim Komoo, Aziman Madun, Nordiana Mohd Muztaza, Aizat Mohd Taib, Eka Kusmawati Suparmanto, Aniza Ibrahim, Dayang Zulaika Abang Hasbollah, Mohd Khaidir Abu Talib","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36936-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36936-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The classification of weathered rock masses in tropical regions is continuously revised to enhance the understanding of their complex behavior and characteristics, particularly in heterogeneous granitoid formations. However, the influence of in situ boulders and joint characteristics on the development of heterogeneous weathering zones remains poorly understood. This study examines the impact of boulder occurrence, degree of weathering, and joint characteristics on the formation of tropical heterogeneous granitic weathering zones. A total of 46 panels, spanning from the top to the base of slopes across five quarries in Johor, Malaysia, were systematically analyzed and classified based on boulder distribution and joint features across different weathering zones. The findings reveal that boulder occurrence contributes to the formation of 17 distinct weathering profiles, categorized into four dominant groups with six, five, four, and three weathering zones, occurring at frequencies of 35%, 20%, 27.5%, and 17.5%, respectively. Among these, five major weathering profiles classified as types I, II, III, IV, and V, were identified as the most prevalent, with occurrence rates of 17.5%, 15%, and 7.5% each for the latter three. The presence or absence of boulders, particularly in moderately to completely weathered (MW-CW) zones, plays a critical role in shaping weathering profiles, offering valuable insights for subsurface exploration and understand the subsurface ground models. These findings contribute to weathering classification, thereby improving environmental management and engineering practices in boulder-rich heterogeneous granite zones.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145197760","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":"Carbon capture and utilization-turning CO₂ into valuable products.","authors":"Raj Kumar Arya, K K Pant, George D Verros, Girdhari Lal Devnani, Avinash Chandra, Dhananjay Singh","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36995-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36995-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184496","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":"Adsorptive removal of 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid from aqueous solution using UiO-66(Zr)-impregnated amino acid ionic liquid: experimental and molecular docking simulation.","authors":"Norlaylawate Mohd Kama, Noor Fazrieyana Hamidon, Hayati Mukhair, Zulkifli Merican Aljunid Merican, Yerbol Reimbayev, Marzhan S Kalmakhanova, Amun Amri, Zakariyya Uba Zango, Hamza Ahmad Isiyaka, Khairulazhar Jumbri","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36999-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36999-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Water pollution caused by the herbicide 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid (MCPA) raises significant environmental concerns, making it essential to explore efficient methods for its removal from aquatic systems. This study explores the development of hybrid adsorbents by impregnating the ionic liquid [Ch][Ala] into UiO-66(Zr) to enhance their adsorption efficiency. In this study, Metal-organic framework UiO-66(Zr)-impregnated with 5.0 wt.% of cholinium alanate ([Ch][Ala]) was synthesized via solvothermal method to investigate its potential for adsorbing 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid (MCPA). The hybrid MOF was characterized by XRD, FESEM, N₂ adsorption-desorption isotherms, FTIR, and TGA. The impregnation of ionic liquid inside the pores of UiO-66(Zr) and their interaction with the MOF's cavities were confirmed by FTIR, TGA, and molecular docking. The removal efficiency of MCPA was evaluated using a central composite design (CCD) of response surface methodology (RSM). The optimal MCPA removal percentages were 94.22% and 97.62% for pristine UiO-66(Zr) and UiO-66(Zr)/[Ch][Ala]@5%, respectively. The optimal conditions for the adsorption process were observed at 40 °C, a contact time of 35 min, an adsorbent dosage of 40 mg, and an initial MCPA concentration of 40 mg/L, except for UiO-66(Zr)/[Ch][Ala]@5%, where the optimum temperature was 30 °C and the initial concentration was 20 mg/L. The adsorption efficiency of MCPA was best predicted using pristine-UiO-66(Zr) at node 6, with an R² of 0.920, an adjusted R² of 0.910, and the lowest RMSE of 0.812. However, the modified UiO-66(Zr)/[Ch][Ala]@5% showed even better performance for MCPA removal, achieving a higher R² of 0.974, an adjusted R² of 0.9946, and a significantly lower RMSE of 0.344 at node 6 using the 4-6-2 topology, indicating improved adsorption efficiency and prediction reliability. Adsorption isotherms were best described by the Freundlich model, indicating multilayer adsorption on heterogeneous surfaces with adsorption sites of different energy levels and affinities towards MCPA molecules. The thermodynamic analysis revealed that the adsorption process was both exothermic and spontaneous. Moreover, docking simulations showed the presence of π-π, anion -π, and hydrogen bonding interactions, which contributed to the stronger interaction between MCPA and the UiO-66(Zr)/[Ch][Ala]@5%, in agreement with experimental findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184501","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":"Impact of hydraulic loading on the removal of separate and mixed heavy metals in porous concrete.","authors":"Murugan Muthu","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36908-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36908-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Porous concrete roads have a strong potential to immobilize different heavy metals from urban runoff. The immobilization potential is highly dependent on the characteristics of the cementitious binder and hydraulic loads. In this study, the effect of hydraulic loading on the removal of separate and mixed heavy metal ions from simulated industrial wastewater was investigated in a fixed bed based on porous concrete. Cadmium, copper, zinc, and lead were mixed into the wastewater and passed through porous concrete samples operated with full and empty water heads throughout the experiment. The removal of these ions reached a level of more than 93% when they were passed separately, but such removal was found to be greatly affected when the hydraulic load was maintained to a maximum in the concrete samples. The pH of wastewater percolated through concrete samples has become alkaline as a result of the leaching of calcium ions from the cement components. This calcium leaching was found to occur more in the case of concrete samples operated with zero hydraulic load. These findings highlight the importance of heavy metal-ion contact time when designing porous concrete water filters to treat wastewater disposed of by the electroplating and pigment manufacturing industries.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184467","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":"Sustainable preparation of multifunctional green silver nanoparticles for efficient catalytic dye degradation and bacterial inhibition.","authors":"Zeina K Hamze, Sara Assi, Rami Mhanna, Mohamed Bouaziz, Mohammed El Amin Said, Khedidja Benouis, Lama Fayad, Ghassan O Younes, Mohammad H El-Dakdouki","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36950-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36950-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rapid expansion of industrialization and the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance are two converging challenges of the modern era, posing serious threats to both ecological balance and human well-being. Designing sustainable and affordable nanomaterials for wastewater treatment is a growing priority, especially those capable of addressing both chemical and biological pollutants. This work reports a green and sustainable approach for synthesizing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) utilizing Citrus aurantium peels aqueous extract (CAPE) as the reducing and stabilizing agent for treating organic dye-contaminated wastewater and harmful bacteria. Unlike conventional synthesis approaches, this method employs readily available and renewable agro-waste materials, reduces environmental impact and synthesis cost, and eliminates the need for hazardous chemicals. The resulting CAPE-AgNPs were characterized using UV/Vis, TEM, SEM, EDX, FTIR, TGA, and XRD techniques, confirming their nanoscale structure and high stability. The nanoparticles effectively catalyzed the reduction of toxic dyes (e.g., methyl orange (93.7%), phenol red (97%), methylene blue (95%), and safranin O (45.4%)) using NaBH₄. The antibacterial performance of CAPE-AgNPs was evident against a range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) spanning 0.41 to 0.82 g/L. The formation of a clear zone around the material indicated bacterial growth inhibition. Compared to previous studies, this work highlights the dual functionality of biosynthesized AgNPs for simultaneous chemical and microbial decontamination of water using a low-cost, green synthesis method that valorizes agro-waste.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145184514","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":"Adverse effects on the endocrine and reproductive system of single and combined orthophthalates in female rats following short-term exposure.","authors":"Dhekra Toumi, Olfa Zoukar, Sabrine Afsa, Nedra Gharbi, Imen Ben Farhat, Giuseppa Di Bella, Rym Hassani, Hedi Ben Mansour","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36970-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36970-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Plasticizers like phthalate acid esters (PAEs) are ubiquitous. High exposition through contaminated food consumption and plastic product use is considered a serious public health issue since it May cause disruption of certain human endocrine functions. Numerous studies Have shown a strong link between exposure to PAEs and serious hormonal system dysfunction. However, most current studies highlight individual compound exposure that does not reflect real environmental interactions. The Main aim of the present study was the investigation of single and mixed PAE effects on female rats. Sexual hormone secretion, hepatic enzyme activities, and thyroid and ovarian histology were examined. For 21 days, animals (n = 88) in different groups were intraperitoneal injected with increased doses of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), (DEHP + DBP), (DEHP + BBP), (DBP + BBP), and (DEHP + DBP + BBP). Results showed the existence of a dose-dependent relationship. The ovarian hormone secretion decreases as the PAEs' injected dose increases. An opposite response was observed for the enzymatic activity. For all dosages, DBP induced the most significant moderate effect compared to the control group, while the mixture (DEHP + DBP + BBP) induced the most severe one. Thyroid and ovary histological tissue sections showed a structural abnormality, such as damage to folliculogenesis, a decrease in the viability of the follicles, and apoptosis of the granulosa cells. The study suggests paying particular attention to the interaction reactions of these emerging molecules between them and their synergistic mechanism.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145172162","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}