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{"title":"ZnO, CuO and TiO2 nanoparticles impacts on natural phytoplankton community (in vitro)","authors":"Natalia Shoman,&nbsp;Ekaterina Solomonova,&nbsp;Arkady Akimov","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36926-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36926-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The emergence of new types of pollutants and the increase of anthropogenic load on the environment provoked an increased interest of researchers to study the toxic effects of pollutants on living organisms. This study is devoted to investigate the physiological response of the Black Sea phytoplankton community to the effects of ZnO, CuO and TiO₂ nanoparticles (NPs) of different concentrations by creating in vitro model microcosms. Trends of changes in the ratio between phytoplankton groups (cyanobacteria—picoeukaryotic algae—nano-microphytoplankton), species composition, growth rates and functional state of cells under the influence of the studied nanoparticles were revealed. It is shown that the size structure of the phytoplankton community is an important factor determining its sensitivity to the impact of metal nanoparticles. Small picocyanobacteria and picoeukaryotes are more sensitive to the impact of pollutants than nano-microphytoplankton. Representatives of microphytobenthos are more resistant to metal nanoparticles than planktonic species of similar size. Of the three studied species of NPs, ZnO NPs are the most toxic for phytoplankton. The effect of TiO₂ NPs is manifested at concentrations much higher than those observed in nature. The EC₅₀ values of the studied pollutants for natural phytoplankton communities are significantly lower than the values obtained on laboratory cultures. This indicates a greater sensitivity of natural phytoplankton communities to the effects of pollutants compared to model cultures of microalgae. The obtained data show that significant changes in species composition and productive activity of phytoplankton can occur at concentrations of NPs characteristic of polluted coastal areas.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 36","pages":"21450 - 21462"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145022529","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: Comment on “Machine learning-based forest fire susceptibility mapping of Southern Mizoram, a part of Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot”","authors":"Hinpetch Daungsupawong,&nbsp;Viroj Wiwanitkit","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36958-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36958-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 36","pages":"21795 - 21795"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145022611","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":"Investigation of the potential of repurposing waste disposals into concretes: mechanical properties, reduction in cooling/heating energy costs, and carbon exudation mitigation prospective","authors":"Abin Roy,&nbsp;Saboor Shaik","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36897-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36897-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The significant global energy consumption strongly emphasizes the crucial role of net-zero or green structures in ensuring a sustainable future. Considering this aspect, incorporating thermal insulation materials into building components is a well-accepted method that helps to enhance thermal comfort in buildings. Furthermore, integrating architectural components made from solid refuse materials retrieved from the environment can have significant environmental benefits. This study explores the feasibility of incorporating waste materials, such as Plaster of Paris, tire, plastic, and cloth, into concrete as partial replacements for fine aggregate. The investigation involves substituting these materials in varying proportions—10%, 20%, and 30%—to evaluate their impact on the concrete’s properties and overall thermal performance. The study aims to investigate their effectiveness in reducing air conditioning costs, mitigating carbon emissions, and determining the duration required to recoup the capital investment in buildings located in Sholapur/Bhopal, India. The thermo-economic study was conducted using the cooling and heating degree-hours to ascertain the building’s annual energy consumption. Among all admixture based concrete roofs studied, the addition of Plaster of Paris, (POPCR-30) by weight percentage of 30 as a partial replacement of fine aggregate displayed higher thermal performance with appropriate compressive strength (35.8 MPa). In hot-dry(Sholapur)/composite(Bhopal) climates, the most favorable economic benefits demonstrated by admixture-based concrete roof (POPCR-30), having time delay (8.31 h), decrement factor (0.343), total cost savings (0.68/0.58$/m²), reduction of carbon emissions (13.1/11 kg/kWh), and reasonable payback periods (6.28/7.37 years). This research assists architects and engineers in the selection of waste derived concrete roofs that optimise carbon exudation reduction, energy cost savings, and mechanical strength. Also, this approach aims to address waste management challenges while promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly construction practices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 36","pages":"21495 - 21521"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145022544","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":"Ultrasound-assisted extraction of biosurfactants from water hyacinth for enhanced soil washing of diesel-contaminated soils: performance evaluation and phytotoxicity assessment","authors":"Witchaya Rongsayamanont,&nbsp;Naphatsarnan Phasukarratchai","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36930-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36930-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Soil washing with surfactants is a promising technique for remediating petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated soils. This study evaluates a biosurfactant extracted from <i>Eichhornia crassipes</i> (water hyacinth), an abundant aquatic weed in Thailand, using ultrasound-assisted extraction for diesel-contaminated soil remediation. The biosurfactant extract (Extract WH) was characterized for its surface tension reduction, critical micelle concentration (CMC), emulsification capacity with diesel, and phytotoxicity. Extract WH exhibited a CMC of 0.9443% w/v and showed enhanced emulsifying properties when combined with Dehydol LS9, as demonstrated by contact angle measurements. A surfactant formulation containing Extract WH, Dehydol LS9, and NaCl in equal proportions (1.35% w/v total) achieved 73.50% ± 5.65% diesel removal from soil contaminated at 20,000 mg/kg in 30 min. Phytotoxicity tests using rice and tomato seeds indicated improved germination rates in treated soils compared to untreated controls, although plant growth remained lower than in uncontaminated soils, possibly due to nutrient leaching. These results demonstrate the potential of water hyacinth-derived biosurfactants as an environmentally friendly and effective alternative for soil remediation.</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 36","pages":"21522 - 21542"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11356-025-36930-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145028715","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":"In Vitro metabolic response of Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745 to deltamethrin and cypermethrin toxicity","authors":"Görkem Kirmizikaya Özmen,&nbsp;Ökkeş Yilmaz","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36927-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36927-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Deltamethrin (DM) and cypermethrin (CM) are widely used pesticides belonging to the pyrethroid class. Antagonistic microorganisms are preferred as biocontrol agents to mitigate pesticide toxicity. Probiotic bacteria and yeasts are the primary biocontrol agents employed for this purpose. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the single-strain probiotic yeast <i>Saccharomyces boulardii</i> CNCM I-745 against DM- and CM-induced toxicity under in vitro conditions. Both pesticides were added to the yeast cell culture at three different concentrations (50, 100, and 200 µg/L) and incubated for 72 h. The results showed that both pesticides induced oxidative stress, leading to increased MDA (malondialdehyde) levels. In pesticide-exposed yeast cells, GSH (glutathione) levels and the activities of SOD (superoxide dismutase), CAT (catalase), GPx (glutathione peroxidase), and GST (glutathione s-transferase) increased (<i>P</i> &lt; 0.05), along with a significant rise in ergosterol content (<i>P</i> &lt; 0.05). Furthermore, the ratio of saturated fatty acids (ΣSaturated) increased, while the ratio of unsaturated fatty acids (ΣUnsaturated) decreased (<i>P</i> &lt; 0.05). Additionally, pesticide residues were quantified in the culture supernatant, revealing high detoxification rates (up to 80% detoxification). In conclusion, these findings suggest potential probiotic-based bioremediation strategies for pyrethroid-contaminated environments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 36","pages":"21543 - 21558"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145022552","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":"Optimization on the performance parameters of micro- and nanostructured mollusc gastropod seashell waste as reflector for bifacial photovoltaic module by central composite design-based response surface methodology","authors":"Suriya Kala Shakthivel,&nbsp;Prince Winston David,&nbsp;Gurukarthik babu Balachandran,&nbsp;Hariharasudhan Thangaraj","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36904-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36904-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Energy production from renewable resources remains a leading focus in sustainable power generation. Recently, bifacial photovoltaic (BPV) systems have gained global attention for their enhanced energy yield. In this study, seashell waste was repurposed as an alternative reflector material for BPV modules. The objective was to evaluate key performance indicators, electrical, mechanical, and optical properties of BPV modules enhanced with these reflectors. An optimization framework based on response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to model and fine-tune system parameters using central composite design (CCD). The influence of stirring speed, stirring time, and concentration on output characteristics such as time of flight (ToF), opacity, and hardness was thoroughly analyzed. The study utilized thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential thermal analysis (DTA), UV–Vis spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) along with real-time electrical performance testing. Results indicate that seashell-based nanocomposites outperformed micro-composites, achieving higher hardness (82.343), opacity (69.332), and ToF (34.712 s). The findings highlight the potential of seashell nanocomposites as sustainable, cost-effective reflector materials in BPV systems.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 36","pages":"21463 - 21494"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145022527","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: The influence of renewable energy sources on CO2 emissions: a multifactor analysis across leading countries","authors":"Yeliyya Kolati,&nbsp;Chandrashekar Raghutla","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36948-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36948-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 36","pages":"21796 - 21796"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145013579","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":"Antiepileptic drugs and lipid-lowering agents in surface water in Colombia: occurrence, ecological threat, and removal strategies","authors":"Nasly Delgado,&nbsp;Diana Camayo,&nbsp;Gisela Montealegre,&nbsp;Eliana M. Jiménez-Bambague,&nbsp;Juan C. Casas-Zapata,&nbsp;Fiderman Machuca-Martínez,&nbsp;Carlos A. Madera-Parra","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36890-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36890-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The presence of pharmaceuticals in water poses emerging environmental risks to aquatic ecosystems and potentially human health. This study investigates the occurrence and ecological threat of antiepileptic drugs and lipid-lowering agents in surface water, specifically in the Cauca River, one of the most important rivers in Colombia. Quantification was conducted using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. Additionally, conventional physicochemical parameters were evaluated. The hazard associated with the compounds was assessed using the persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity (PBT) index. The ecological threat was determined via the Hazard Quotient (HQ) and Toxic Units (TU). A literature review was also performed to evaluate existing treatment systems for their removal. Among a total of 11 pharmaceutical compounds analyzed, 5 were detected. The findings revealed the presence of antiepileptic drugs such as carbamazepine (CBZ), 10,11-dihydro-10,11-dihydroxycarbamazepine (CBZ-Diol), and gabapentin (GBP). Detected lipid-lowering agents included fenofibric acid (FFA) and gemfibrozil (GFZ). Concentrations of up to 92 ng.L⁻¹ were found for GFZ and CBZ-Diol. Physicochemical alterations were observed near wastewater discharge points. The PBT index indicated medium hazard for CBZ, CBZ-Diol, FFA, and GFZ, whereas the HQ revealed medium ecological risk for CBZ, with TUs corroborating these findings. Findings underscore the need for pharmaceutical monitoring and management in water sources. Removing these compounds remains challenging due to their variable removal patterns, necessitating the development of effective mitigation strategies.</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 36","pages":"21433 - 21449"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145022601","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 review of polymer-based concrete: properties, sustainability, and challenges","authors":"Ali Odeh,&nbsp;Omar S. Taha,&nbsp;Mahmoud N. Almakhadmeh,&nbsp;Ahmad Al-Rababah,&nbsp;Amin Al-Fakih","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36901-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36901-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Concrete production significantly contributes to CO₂ emissions and depletion of natural resources, leading to substantial environmental concerns. The integration of polymers into concrete has emerged as a promising innovative solution aimed at overcoming inherent limitations of traditional concrete, including brittleness, susceptibility to tracking, environmental degradation, and substantial ecological impacts. This systematic review thoroughly investigates the properties, sustainability implications, and practical challenges associated with polymer-based concrete (PBC), particularly focusing on polymer concrete composites (PCC) and polymer-modified concrete (PMC) detailing their composition, mechanical behavior, and durability. A comprehensive analysis was conducted by synthesizing data from peer-reviewed studies retrieved from key databases including Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect spanning from 1990 to 2024. Results of this analysis demonstrate that PBC significantly improves mechanical and durability properties, showcasing notable enhancements in tensile, flexural, and compressive strengths, along with superior resistance to chemical attacks and environmental degradation such as freeze–thaw cycles and moisture ingress, compared to conventional concrete. Furthermore, incorporating recycled materials into polymer-based concrete contributes to waste reduction and environmental sustainability by lowering the carbon footprint. Despite these considerable advantages, widespread adoption of PBC is constrained by challenges such as higher initial investment costs, processing complexities, limited awareness and acceptance within the construction industry, and insufficient availability of long-term performance data from field applications. The review concludes that polymer-based concrete offers substantial potential to enhance structural performance and advance sustainability goals within the construction sector. However, it emphasizes the critical need for further targeted research to optimize polymer.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 36","pages":"21271 - 21300"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145008094","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":"Depression outcomes correlated to exposure to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)","authors":"Humairat H. Rahman,&nbsp;Weston R. Stokey,&nbsp;Stuart H. Munson-McGee","doi":"10.1007/s11356-025-36917-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11356-025-36917-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances <b>(</b>PFAS) are fluorinated organic compounds known as forever chemicals that are used in many materials, from cooking appliances to industrial detergents. Given their high chemical stability due to their lipophilic properties and widespread use, PFAS tend to bioaccumulate in the cardiac, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, and neural tissues, resulting in a variety of malignant and non-malignant diseases. Depression is a prevalent mental health condition that affects an individual’s activities of daily living. Depression is associated with numerous other chronic diseases, as well as the exacerbation of those conditions. With the increasing exposure to PFAS, this study set out to further examine the toxic correlation of nine subtypes of PFAS with depression outcomes in the U.S. adult population. PFAS exposure was analyzed from serum laboratory samples from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) datasets from 2015 to 2018 and was analyzed via multiple linear regression and multiple logit regression approaches. Depression ratings were based on individual responses to the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) and then characterized as none (score of 0–4), mild (score of 5–9), moderate (score of 10–14), moderately severe (score of 15–19), and severe (score of 20–27). All statistical analyses are conducted with R software version 4.4.0. The observed correlation was significant for a subset of PFAS subtypes. The findings suggest a medium concentration exposure to branch perfluorooctanoic acid isomers (BFOA) (odds ratio (OR) 2.010; [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.013, 3.988]), a medium concentration exposure to n-perfluorooctanoic acid (NFOA) (OR 6.073; [95% CI, 1.069, 34.498]), and medium concentration exposure to perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) (OR 3.992; [95% CI, 1.261, 12.632]) were positively correlated with depression occurrence in adults aged 20 years and older who were not incarcerated. Analyzed covariates that were most common among depressed individuals included being female; widowed, divorced, separated, or never married; having a BMI of obese; and a current smoker. Given the documented negative health effects and current research gaps, researchers should continue to analyze the effects of PFAS exposure while healthcare and governmental institutions disseminate education, encourage laboratory testing, and fund elimination efforts of PFAS exposure. More investigation is required to support or reject these findings.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":545,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Science and Pollution Research","volume":"32 36","pages":"21413 - 21432"},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145005785","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}