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{"title":"Comments on \"Land subsidence prediction in coal mining using machine learning models and optimization techniques\".","authors":"Mirjalili","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36085-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36085-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143476112","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":"Novel green magnetite-chitosan adsorbent using Ricinus communis plants to adsorption of lead (II) from wastewater solution: anodic linear sweep voltammetry, isotherms, and kinetics study.","authors":"Hari Mohan Meena, Shrikant Kukreti, Pyar Singh Jassal, Amarpreet Kaur Kalra","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36107-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36107-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study centered on removing toxic Pb (II) ions from wastewater using Fe₃O₄ with natural biopolymer chitosan and green plant extracts from Ricinus communis (Castor plant) to synthesize a novel magnetic chitosan nano-composites (GCS-Fe₃O₄) adsorbent. The nano-material was synthesized using the co-precipitation method and characterized using FTIR, XRD, FESEM, TEM, SEM, AFM, TGA-DTA, DLS, UV-Vis, and VSM. The green-synthesized nanocomposites (GCS-Fe₃O₄) have been used to remove Pb (II) from a wastewater solution. A study was conducted on the experimental parameters, such as the pH range, contact time, adsorbent dosage, and temperature effects, the highest capacity of adsorption Pb (II) ions observed at a pH 6.8, a temperature of 30℃, a contact time of 60 min., with an adsorbent dose of 0.30 g/L. The maximum removal of Pb (II) ions was 99.2%, obtained at a concentration of 0.30 g/L. The Freundlich isotherm stipulated the most precise simulation of the adsorption equilibrium. The maximum adsorption capacity was determined to be 48.64 mg/g at 30℃ using the Freundlich isotherm. The pseudo-second-order kinetic model most accurately represented the adsorption kinetics of Pb (II). In contrast, thermodynamic data shows an endothermic adsorption process with temperature, the adsorption efficiency also increases to 5.35, 7.17, and 8.90 kJ/mol respectively. The Pb (II) ions were determined by 797 VA anodic linear sweep voltammetry Computrace (Metrohm). Hence, the synthesized green magnetite chitosan composite (GCS-Fe₃O₄) is suitable for removing Pb (II) ions from wastewater solutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143466707","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 comprehensive review on desulfurization adsorbents from light sour naphtha.","authors":"Zahra Moeinifar, Mohsen Shayanmehr, Ahad Ghaemi","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36112-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36112-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This review highlights the different adsorbents used for desulfurization of light naphtha with regard to regenerability, selectivity, and scalability in industrial processes. The sulfur compounds in the petroleum derivatives should be removed from the products for minimization of their adverse effects on the environment, for enhancing fuel quality, and meeting the international requirements. A systematic review is done of zeolites, metal oxides, activated carbon, and other types of adsorbents. Zeolites, with their porous structure and tunable pore size, exhibit high selectivity for sulfur compounds such as thiophenes and benzothiophenes. Activated carbon, due to its large surface area and customizable properties, is capable of adsorbing a wide variety of sulfur compounds. One of the most important challenges is regenerability and reusability of adsorbents. According to various research, zeolites and some metal oxides regained their functionality after repeated adsorption-desorption cycles, which have advantages in industrial applications. Carbon-based adsorbents also show thermal and chemical stability and, hence, can be used in multiple regeneration cycles. Adsorbents not only have to perform well at an industrial scale but also have to be cost-effective. Metal oxides can be produced at low costs and are thus suitable for large-scale applications. They show promising results in the laboratory, but further research has to be done to evaluate their stability and cost efficiency at larger scales. In this regard, process optimization of operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, and solvent use can strikingly enhance desulfurization efficiency and reduce operating costs.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143466700","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":"Testis metal toxicity remediation by agro-food waste: evidence of a protective effect of melon seed husk extract Cucumeropsis mannii silica nanoparticles on gonadotropin and sex steroid hormones.","authors":"Chidinma P Anyachor, Orish Ebere Orisakwe, Chinna N Orish, Costantino Parisi, Rubina Vangone, Valeria Guerretti, Loredana Assisi, Doris N Ajibo, Baridoo Donatus Dooka, Kenneth M Ezealisiji, Emidio M Sivieri, Giulia Guerriero","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36106-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36106-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Male fertility is strongly affected by the overexpression of free radicals induced by heavy metals. The aim of this study was to produce nanoparticles from the agro-food waste, Cucumeropsis mannii melon seed husk extract (MSHE), whose burned seeds in Nigeria become incorporated into the soil contributing to pollution; and to propose a potential remediation biomarker adoptable to a metal-exposed animal model. Sol-gel precipitated melon husk silica nanoparticles were characterized by spectrophotometric and X-ray diffraction analysis. Biochemical and histopathological tests were performed on male albino rats divided into 8 groups orally exposed to Ni, Al, and Ni/Al both alone as well as co-administrated with MSHE at several dosages. Metal exposure reduced levels of plasma gonadotropin hormones follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), and the sex steroid hormone testosterone, but MSHE co-administration increased them. MSHE treatment alone also raised FSH and LH levels compared to the metal-exposed groups. Plasma gonadotropin prolactin (PRL) levels were higher in each group examined, whereas MSHE co-administration significantly lowered them. Additionally, MSHE treatment alone exhibited lower PRL levels than the mixture-exposed groups and increased testosterone levels. Plasma hormonal results were confirmed by regeneration of testis architecture, testis lipid peroxidation decreases, and testis antioxidant increases. Use of agro-food waste nanoparticles has significant implications as evaluated with male albino rat plasma hormone levels. MSHE may ameliorate Ni-Al mixture-induced testicular toxicity and may be a useful future therapeutic tool.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143466659","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":"Selecting a pesticide leaching indicator for integration into a decision support system at farm scale.","authors":"Antonio Finizio, Andrea Tosadori, Andrea Di Guardo","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36121-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36121-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The recent EU agricultural policy emphasises enhancing the sustainability of farming by promoting organic practices and the responsible management of chemical inputs such as pesticides. In this context, it is essential to provide farmers with reliable pesticide risk indicators that can be integrated into decision support systems, enabling them to identify optimal pest management strategies, minimise environmental impact, and monitor progress in improving farm-level sustainability. This paper outlines our approach to selecting the most appropriate pesticide risk indicator for assessing the potential leachability of pesticides into groundwater. For 46 active substances, we initially retrieved relevant data from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Conclusions documents, including Predicted Environmental Concentrations in groundwater (PEC_gw). These values, considered of high quality, serve as reference points in the EU environmental risk assessment procedures for pesticide authorisation. We then compared these PEC_gw values with results obtained from two indicators and a metamodel selected from the literature: the Groundwater Ubiquity Score (GUS) index, the Attenuation Factor (AF) index, and the metamodel used by the European Medicines Agency for the authorisation of veterinary pharmaceuticals. The analysis revealed that while all three methods generally aligned well with the PEC_gw values reported in the EFSA documents, the AF index demonstrated the highest predictive capability. Furthermore, the AF index was more consistent with criteria such as ease of application and applicability across various geographical contexts. Therefore, the AF index was identified as the optimal choice for integration into decision support systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143466713","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":"Geochemical characteristics and environmental implications of heavy metals and fluoride of the hot spring waters in China's Tengchong Geothermal Field.","authors":"Bo Xia, Lan Jiang, Yufei Yuan, Hua Tang, Xiaocheng Zhou, Jiao Tian, Miao He, Yongxian Zhang, Xiaoyi Zhu, Jiang Li, Dan Zhou, Yi Huang","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36090-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36090-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tengchong County, Southwestern China, is a renowned volcanic region with abundant geothermal resources. This study systematically investigates the geochemical characteristics of hydrothermal waters in Tengchong, utilizing major and trace elements as well as hydrogen and oxygen isotopes. The primary objectives are to identify the potential sources of the hydrothermal waters and provide a detailed assessment of heavy metal pollution, with a particular focus on fluoride. The results of δD and δ¹⁸O values indicate that the hydrothermal waters primarily originate from atmospheric precipitation, with some samples (Dagunguo and Huangguajing) showing evidence of high-temperature water-rock interactions. The study reveals significantly high concentrations of F, Hg, and As in the geothermal waters, accompanied by heightened concentrations of other trace elements, including V, Cr, Cu, Zn, Cd, Sb, and Pb. Among these, F and Hg stand out as posing severe contamination risks, particularly at the Rehai and Xiangda sites where the highest water quality index (WQI) values were documented. The fluoride levels, in particular, far surpass safe drinking water thresholds, raising serious public health concerns. The study identifies key mechanisms for fluoride enrichment, including water-rock interactions, cation exchange, and high temperatures. Specifically, the dissolution of fluoride-bearing minerals like fluorite (CaF₂), enhanced by elevated temperatures, significantly contributes to fluoride release. Additionally, the exchange of calcium (Ca²⁺) with sodium (Na⁺) promotes fluoride enrichment in the geothermal waters. The study highlights the need for effective monitoring and management of geothermal resources to mitigate the risks associated with trace element contamination.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143466704","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":"Assessment of water resources sustainability under unilateral development projects using WEAP model in transboundary river basins.","authors":"Davood Mahmoodzadeh, Saeed Morid, Hamed Ketabchi","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36063-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36063-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The methodology developed in this study includes an expanded conceptual model and the application of the Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) model for hydrological modeling of a transboundary river basin. This methodology was applied to the Tigris-Euphrates Transboundary River (TETR) basin to assess the impact of unilateral development projects on downstream water resources. A 41-year modeling period (1979-2019) was used, including planned development engineering projects in the region. The model was calibrated and validated using flow measurements of 22 stations where their records' length varied between 1979 and 2015. The range of statistical criteria of NSE and PBIAS was also between 0.1 to 0.82 and 8.0 to 48.8 for calibration and 0.01 to 0.99 and 6.6 to 62.4 for validation periods, respectively. Except 6 stations, the rest were in the acceptable ranges. Scenarios for the unilateral development projects were defined and the sustainability of water supply and demand was assessed using the established indicators. Sustainability Index at country level (SCL) indicated that the development projects in Turkey contributed more to the sustainability of the country's water resources. However, their control of the downstream flow of both the Tigris and Euphrates rivers led to a 59% decrease in the SCL for Syria, a 60% decrease for Iraq, and a 32% increase for Turkey. The simulation results for Hammar Lake showed a significant negative trend in inflow, with the average flow at 209 m³/s from 1979 to 2019. These results demonstrated that increasing upstream activities and decreasing inflow from main tributaries will have profound social, economic, and environmental impacts on downstream regions. The risk analysis under uncertainty also indicated a higher risk of sustainability decrease for Iraq and Syria compared to Turkey. The results of Sustainability Index and risk analysis from this study could be helpful for decision-makers in the water management to develop effective, sustainable water resource strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143456479","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":"Environmental impact measurement and chromatic performance evaluation of denim washing: a comparison to conventional and sustainable approaches for cleaner production.","authors":"Md Tareque Rahaman, Md Kamrul Hasan, Md Shakib Hossain Khan","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36099-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36099-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Over the past few decades, several developments and innovations have made denim a \"classic\" in today's fashion cycle. Modern consumers today are concerned with clothing comfort, environmental sustainability, and esthetic appeal. Sustainability in denim washing is a pressing concern in the fashion industry, affecting consumers' purchasing decisions. Sustainable alternatives for denim enthusiasts now include eco-friendly alternative garment dry and wet processes through nontoxic chemicals, process optimization, and washing recipe optimization. Previous research focused solely on the physical properties of denim samples following the use of hazardous conventional denim washing techniques; yet, those did not adequately represent empirical assessments of the environmental impact measurement, chromatic values, and visual uniformity of vintage effects on vat-dyed denim. This research compares the three conventional washing techniques such as dark, medium, and light washes with their sustainable counterparts, analyzing their environmental impacts and chromatic evaluation. Sustainable washing techniques tend to be more efficient, saving at least 15.5-21.5 min per wash. While medium and dark washing save 14.44 l/kg and 19.4 l/kg of water, respectively, sustainable light washing saves 3.9 l/kg. Sustainable washes are more economical, and those techniques also consume less energy and have lower chemical and energy impact scores than conventional washes. The Environmental Impact Measurement (EIM) scoring system implies 0-33 for low impact, 34-66 for medium impact, and > 66 for high impact. EIM score of conventional washing methods (42 for light, 51 for medium, and 57 for dark wash) is greater than that of sustainable washing methods (8 for light, 13 for medium, and 17 for dark wash). Evaluations indicate a decline in color strength (K/S), chromaticity (C*), and hue angle (h) for light-washed denim of conventional and sustainable types. Conversely, the light-washed samples show higher color difference (ΔE), and CIE L*a*b* values in comparison to medium- and dark-washed denim samples of conventional and sustainable types. This research provides a comprehensive assessment using metrics like EIM score, color differences, color strength, chromaticity, and hue angle.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143456500","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":"Drivers of natural element green applications and impact on performance: evidence from the Chinese construction industry.","authors":"Chuhan Chen","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36123-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36123-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Identifying the factors that influence the adoption of natural element green applications can significantly contribute to ensuring the environmental performance of construction companies. However, previous research on this topic has mainly focused on the dependence of construction companies on natural elements to enhance sustainable design. Meanwhile, how construction companies can drive their innovation performance through the natural element green applications to promote environmental performance remains an under-researched area. To address this gap, we developed a conceptual framework based on the natural resource-based view to identify the factors influencing construction companies' adoption of natural element green applications and to explain how the adoption of natural element green applications influences environmental performance through innovation performance. We analyzed data from 422 Chinese construction contractor firms using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that four factors (e.g., sustainable material, green plants, decorative patterns, and folk craft) contribute to the development of natural element green applications. Sustainable materials provided the most important incentive for companies to adopt natural element green applications in sustainable interior design, followed by green plants, decorative patterns, and folk crafts. In addition, this study also shows that green application behavior can positively affect a company's environmental performance and indirectly affect environmental performance through innovation performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143456485","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":"Microplastic uptake by birds: from observation to development of a novel seed coating to prevent bird predation of corn seeds.","authors":"Cesare Accinelli, Veronica Bruno, Hamed K Abbas, Chiara Morena, Vivek H Khambhati, Wayne T Shier","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36115-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36115-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The occurrence of microplastics in soil is an emerging issue that not only impacts soil ecology but also has the potential to affect terrestrial birds foraging in agricultural fields. Foraging birds may unintentionally take up soil-borne microplastics along with soil adhering to crop residues and seeds of cultivated species. Microplastic uptake by foraging terrestrial bird species, including Pica pica (magpie), Corvus cornix (hooded crow), and Columba palumbus (common wood pigeon), studied using camera traps, showed that the risk of MP uptake by these birds microplastics from compostable plastic bags was elevated by 27 and 78% when the microplastic particles were associated with corn seed grits or corn seeds, respectively. When these film fragments were coated with a slurry containing tannic acid, saponin, and juglone, microplastic uptake was significantly reduced. Similarly, coating corn seeds with this repellent slurry reduced seed predation by birds up to 86%, and completely wrapping corn seeds with a repellent plastic film resulted in no observed seed predation by birds. The same results were obtained when the wrapping film was replaced by a seed coating containing hairy cotton fibers which may have triggered a feather fear or repulsion response in the birds. This study demonstrated that covering corn seeds with natural repellents or hairy filaments provided complete protection from bird predation.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143456503","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}