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{"title":"An innovative ensemble approach of deep learning models with soft computing techniques for GIS-based drought-zonation mapping in Rarh Region, West Bengal.","authors":"Gopal Chowdhury, Sayantan Mandal, Ashis Kumar Saha","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36634-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36634-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Drought is a complex natural calamity that has serious consequences for ecosystems and society, demanding its identification for effective mitigation. This study analyzed drought scenarios in West Bengal's Rarh Region at 3-, 6-, and 12-month intervals, as the Birbhum and Purba Bardhhaman districts are experiencing decreasing rainfall trends. Purba Bardhhaman, noted for its rice production, is undergoing severe drought, affecting agriculture and food security. The current study analyzed 27 drought assessment factors from meteorological, agricultural, hydrological, and socioeconomic perspectives. A Multi-Layer Perceptron Neural Network (MLP NN) was used as the benchmark, followed by a DenseNet neural network. A Hybrid Deep Learning Ensemble model was built to provide a precise drought-prone map. The results showed that 26.66% of the region is very highly drought-prone at a 3-month interval, 20% at 6 months, and 25% at 12 months. The Hybrid Deep Learning Ensemble model had the highest accuracy, with ROC-AUC values of 94.2%, 94.3%, and 95.3% at 3, 6, and 12-month intervals, respectively. The study provides crucial insights for West Bengal policymakers to handle rising drought risks, underlining the importance of implementing appropriate drought management techniques. This study emphasizes the importance of the spatial scope and underlying causes of drought sensitivity to specific mitigation strategies that ensure sustainable development.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144482769","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 groundwater pollution vulnerability assessments via the DRASTIC-LU and DRASTIC-LU-NO₃^- methods in the Ouled Ogbane aquifer, Northwest Morocco.","authors":"Morad Chahid, Ismail Hilal, Chaimaa Et-Takaouy, Khalid En-Nagre, Jamal Eddine Stitou El Messari, Mohammed Reda Aoulad Mansour, Mourad Aqnouy","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36677-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36677-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Groundwater contamination is a significant concern for the environment and local populations, and reliable approaches are needed to assess aquifer vulnerability. This study investigates and compares the DRASTIC-LU and DRASTIC-LU-NO₃^- methods applied to the Ouled Ogbane aquifer in northwestern Morocco to improve pollution risk assessment. The performance of these methods was evaluated by correlating their scores with groundwater quality parameters, including nitrate (NO₃^-) concentrations, fecal coliforms (FC), organic matter (OM), and ammonium (NH₄⁺). The results show that DRASTIC-LU has a low correlation with nitrate concentrations (R2 = 0.10), whereas integrating nitrate concentrations into the DRASTIC-LU-NO₃^- method significantly improves this correlation (R2 = 0.26). In addition, DRASTIC-LU-NO₃^- demonstrated moderate correlations with other parameters, including fecal coliforms (R2 = -0.66), organic matter (R2 = 0.59), and ammonium (R2 = 0.34). These findings confirm that adding nitrates as a specific variable enhances the model's sensitivity to contamination sources, allowing for a more accurate assessment of vulnerable areas. This approach provides a valuable tool for developing sustainable groundwater management strategies and reducing environmental risks.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144482771","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 asphalt modification using palm oil fuel ash, garnet waste, and sawdust: performance and correlation analysis.","authors":"Wan Noor Hin Mior Sani, Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya, Khairil Azman Masri, Haryati Yaacob, Zaid Hazim Al-Saffar","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36648-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36648-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recently, the volume and growth of industrial as well as agricultural waste have caused environmental pollution. However, this issue can be mitigated through recycling and reutilization of such waste products. Therefore, this paper evaluated the potential of palm oil fuel ash (POFA), garnet waste, and sawdust as sustainable modified asphalt binders and mixtures as a substitute strategy to encourage waste recycling in road pavement construction. POFA, garnet waste, and sawdust were blended individually with asphalt grade 60/70 with varied amounts of 0% (control), 3%, 6%, and 9%. Moreover, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), as well as X-ray diffraction (XRD) were utilized to analyze the microstructures of raw waste materials. The physical characteristics with regard to the modified asphalt binder were determined by employing softening point, penetration, and viscosity tests. Consequently, the modified asphalt mixture was assessed using the Marshall stability test. Specifically, adding 6% POFA, 3% garnet waste, and 3% sawdust performs best in stability as a modified asphalt mixture. The correlation of stability, flow, bulk density, and stiffness for POFA-, garnet waste-, and sawdust-modified asphalt mixture was significant, with a strong coefficient of determination (R²) for all Marshall stability parameters. The statistical analysis, including one-way ANOVA and Tukey's HSD test, revealed that the percentage levels of 0%, 3%, and 6% exhibited significant differences in stability and stiffness, highlighting the optimal modification levels for enhanced mechanical performance. These findings highlight the potential of POFA, garnet, and sawdust as effective alternative additives as asphalt modifiers, contributing to sustainable road construction by promoting the use of industrial and agricultural waste materials, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing pavement performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144482773","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":"Comprehensive evaluation of lignin extracted from Reseda luteola L. waste: corrosion inhibition performance for XC48 carbon steel and ecotoxicological effect.","authors":"Mohammed Oubahou, Wafaa Zriouel, Ali Zourif, Kaouthar Elbirgui, Nadia Iounes, Mohamed El Guendouzi, Youssef Naimi","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36667-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36667-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Corrosion poses significant challenges, leading to economic losses and safety hazards. Conventional inhibitors, often containing harmful substances, raise environmental concerns. This study explores the corrosion inhibition properties of lignin extracted from Reseda luteola L. waste for XC48 carbon steel in 1 M HCl. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, potentiodynamic polarization, and weight loss measurements reveal that lignin acts as an effective mixed-type inhibitor, achieving 93.03% inhibition efficiency at 500 ppm. Adsorption follows the Langmuir isotherm model, indicating monolayer coverage, and thermodynamic data suggest a combination of physical and chemical adsorption mechanisms. The inhibitor forms a protective layer on the steel surface, inhibiting both anodic and cathodic reactions. Scanning electron microscopy and spectroscopic analysis confirm this mechanism. Furthermore, acute toxicity tests with Artemia salina validate lignin's eco-friendly nature, positioning it as a sustainable corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in acidic media.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144482772","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":"First evidence of lead-induced impairment of intestinal digestive enzyme activity in birds.","authors":"Ana C Castro-Guijarro, Rodolfo J Arias, Noelia C Fernández, Juan G Chediack, Fabricio D Cid","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36662-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36662-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lead (Pb) is a prevalent toxic metal in contaminated ecosystems, posing a real threat to living organisms. Although birds are highly sensitive to Pb, there is little information on its impact on the avian digestive system. This study was designed to compare the effects of chronic Pb exposure (for 15 and 30 days) on the activities of digestive enzymes-aminopeptidase-N (APN), maltase-glucoamylase (MG), and sucrase-isomaltase (SI)-between eared doves (Zenaida auriculata) and house sparrows (Passer domesticus). Our results showed that Pb-exposed sparrows exhibited inhibited digestive enzyme activities compared to the control, while treated doves did not show significant changes in enzyme activity. This difference in sensitivity between sparrows and doves may be due to physiological differences and water consumption. In conclusion, this study provides the first evidence of inhibited APN, MG, and SI activity in sparrows as a result of chronic Pb exposure through drinking water. Furthermore, our work contributes to the understanding of Pb toxicology in the digestive system of birds and its effect on the acquisition of energy, which should be considered when evaluating the impact of environmental pollutants on wildlife.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473615","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":"Bismuth oxychloride anchored on waste stainless-steel slag: preliminary assessment of its potential as an active photocatalytic support.","authors":"Siaw Foon Lee, Eva Jimenez-Relinque, Andrea Martinez-Topete, Jorge Ruiz-Fernandez, Marta Castellote","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36656-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36656-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Environmental pollution remains a critical barrier to sustainable societal development. In this context, the present work explores a sustainable approach to environmental remediation through the mechanochemical synthesis of bismuth oxychloride (BiOClm) immobilized on waste stainless-steel slags (SSS) at varying proportions. This strategy exemplifies the principles of circular economy by transforming industrial waste into a high-value, photocatalytically functionalized material. The composites were thoroughly characterized in terms of their physicochemical and optical properties, and their photocatalytic activity was evaluated through nitrogen oxide (NOx) abatement under UV and visible light. Although the absolute photocatalytic activity of the composites was lower than that of pure BiOClm, their efficiency per unit of BiOClm was higher, indicating improved utilization of the active phase. This enhancement is attributed to a slight semiconductor behavior of SSS metallic constituents, as confirmed by photocurrent measurements. The coupling between BiOCl and the metal-rich support results in an upward shift of the band energy positions, thereby encompassing the energy of oxygen conversion to superoxide. Thus, the superior photocatalytic activity (normalizes to the photocatalyst mass) of BiOCl_m supported on SSS is attributed to the BiOCl-metal-support interactions, which facilitate charge separation and enhance redox performance. The results indicate that BiOCl/SSS composites with BiOCl contents between 20 and 40% exhibit the most effective photocatalytic performance, achieving a maximum NOx removal efficiency of 1.49% per gram, compared to 0.8% for pure BiOCl. According to the results, a proportion of SSS in the range 60-80% would be the optimum to be used as an active support for BiOCl_m. Overall, this work offers a promising route for the valorization of industrial waste into functional materials for air pollution control.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473613","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: Copper nanoparticles embedded in polyaniline derived nitrogen-doped carbon as electrocatalyst for bio-energy generation in microbial fuel cells.","authors":"Simran Kaur Dhillon, Amit Chaturvedi, Divyani Gupta, Tharamani C Nagaiah, Patit Paban Kundu","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36669-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36669-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473614","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":"Selective recovery of Au(0) nanoparticles from solid wastes using dimercaptothiadiazole-functionalized UiO-66-NH₂ and tin chloride.","authors":"Luis Mario Rendón, Hasan Fareed, Nida Mansoora, Gyudae Sim, Mihret Yihalem Abebe, Youngjune Park, Woojin Lee, Seunghee Han","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36645-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36645-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Developing effective adsorbents for the recovery of noble metals from secondary resources is of considerable environmental significance. In this study, a metal-organic framework, UiO-66-2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole (DMTD), was synthesized as a promising adsorbent for gold (Au) recovery from solid wastes. Initially, UiO-66-NH₂ was functionalized with four different thiadiazole derivatives, containing thiol, amine, and methyl functional groups at the 2' and 5' positions. Among these, DMTD was selected due to its superior sorption efficiency. The synthesized UiO-66-DMTD exhibited exceptional selectivity and sorption efficiency during repeated addition of spent adsorbent, even in the presence of competing ions, within a pH range of 1 to 6. Au(III) appears to interact with S = C, S-H, and N = C groups on thiadiazole through reductive chelation, resulting in 53% Au(0), 26% Au(I), and 21% Au(III), based on the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results. To obtain pure Au(0), tin chloride solution was reacted following the Au sorption by UiO-66-DMTD, and as a result, Au(0) nanoparticles with 200-500 nm size range were recovered. Overall, the consecutive reaction of the leaching solution with UiO-66-DMTD and tin chloride is an effective method for the selective recovery of Au(0) nanoparticles from secondary resources.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473632","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":"Vehicle-specific power-based emission modeling using unsupervised machine learning techniques.","authors":"Chandrashekar Chowdappa, Pritha Chatterjee, Digvijay S Pawar","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36569-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36569-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Precise evaluation of vehicular emissions in real-world conditions is essential for assessing air quality and determining the efficacy of emission control policies. A critical research gap exists regarding the comparative study between Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) and BS-VI compliant vehicles in various diverse Indian driving conditions. Laboratory-based measurement often fails to captures detailed emission profiles in complex traffic conditions. This study addresses this gap by analyzing the emissions from BS-IV petrol, BS-IV diesel, and BS-VI petrol vehicles in Indian driving conditions using a portable emission measurement system (PEMS). We developed a novel framework that integrates vehicle specific power (VSP) with unsupervised techniques to identify and analyze the distinct emission profiles over various driving conditions. The best clustering algorithm's results (k means) were used to compare and assess the emissions characteristics of BS-VI and BS-IV vehicles under various driving conditions. Result showed that CO₂ and NO_x emissions were highest for all three vehicle types during transitions from idle to minor acceleration and lowest during idling/creeping. BS-VI petrol vehicles demonstrated a substantial decrease (25 to 90%) in NO_x emissions compared to BS-IV petrol vehicles across different driving conditions. However, the difference in CO₂ emissions between BS-IV and BS-VI petrol vehicles was minimal (5%). The developed models can be a decision-support tool for policymakers to encourage responsible driving behavior and reduce vehicular emissions. This research is notable for its accurate, data-driven representation of real-world emissions. It offers policymakers a crucial tool for assessing emission regulations and driving patterns, encouraging eco-friendly driving practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473634","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":"The addition of Zincum Metallicum: an homeopathic during germination and its effect against zinc-induced metal stress.","authors":"Ghazwa Boudali, Insaf Djebbi, Wided Ben Ammar, Chiraz Cheffei-Haouari","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36670-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-025-36670-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the present study, we set out to investigate the effect of Zincum Metallicum (ZM) supply on zinc (Zn) toxicity, using Lepidium sativum germination, zinc up take, and numerous biochemical parameters. The experiment was conducted in a growth chamber with seedlings exposed to 0, 500, 1000, 1500, and 2000 µM Zn for 7 days in the absence or presence of 15CH or 9CH ZM. L. sativum plant hypocotyl and radicles produced less fresh biomass when Zn was present, and this impact was most pronounced at the highest Zn concentration (2000 M). Zinc stress also induced lipid peroxidation, according to the amplified levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and an important increase in the proline levels both in hypocotyl and radicles. Under Zn-toxicity (500, 1000, and 1500 µM), speed and water content were decreased and/or unaltered, while at 2000 µM Zn, the effect of zinc toxicity was very pronounced. Additionally, the supply of ZM in the nutrient medium considerably ameliorated the seeds speed germination, water content, MDA, and proline production. Our data suggest that the potential homeopathy properties of ZM may be efficiently involved in the restriction of Zn induced damages, by lowering Zn accumulation and translocation in L. sativum.</p>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144473633","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}