I. V. Aleshkevich‑Suslov, A. V. Gopin, E. S. Lokteva, N. N. Tolkachev, A. N. Kharlanov, L. M. Kustov
{"title":"Correction: Adsorption removal of yttrium from water by lignocellulosic material after alkaline hydrolysis with or without gamma-irradiation","authors":"I. V. Aleshkevich‑Suslov, A. V. Gopin, E. S. Lokteva, N. N. Tolkachev, A. N. Kharlanov, L. M. Kustov","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06567-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06567-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 13","pages":"12895 - 12895"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144814324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Research on carbon peak measurement and potential of China’s logistics industry","authors":"S. Han, Z. Zhou, J. Gui","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06543-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06543-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Since 2005, China has focused on reducing carbon emissions, yet China continue to rise annually. In 2020, China’s emissions reached 10,296.84 MtCO2e, the highest in the world, and China’s logistics industry ranked fifth in carbon emissions among all industries. Effective management of this sector is crucial for both national and global emission control. This study examines the relationship between China’s logistics industry and other sectors, predicting its carbon emission potential using network analysis, Bayesian networks, and Gray Wolf Optimization Support Vector Regression by input–output tables, sub-industry carbon emission data, and industry development data from 2007 to 2020. It found that the transportation equipment manufacturing industry has the strongest link to the logistics industry, with a relationship coefficient of 6.9, which is 0.2 higher than the second place (the logistics industry) and 5.1 higher than the third place (Other Industries). The study predicts the logistics industry’s carbon emissions will peak between 2035 and 2045 under under low and medium economic development scenarios respectively, taking longer time to reach the peak under the high economic development scenario.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 14","pages":"13999 - 14014"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145028297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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 methodological overview on municipal solid waste landfill siting (a case study: Tehran; Iran)","authors":"A. Moharrami, M. Jalili Ghazizade","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06515-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06515-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Numerous efforts have been made to increase landfill diversion rates through solid waste recycling. However, despite these initiatives, landfilling remains the dominant method of waste disposal. Selecting the appropriate site for municipal solid waste landfill is a critical environmental and public health issue, especially in developing countries. This complex problem encompasses environmental, economic, social, and legal factors. The aim of this study is to evaluate the most effective multi-criteria decision-making methods for identifying the optimal MSW landfill site in Tehran province. A geographic information system database was first created, incorporating 21 criteria and 6 constraints. The criteria were then standardized and weighted using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the best–worst method (BWM). Suitability maps were generated using four different combination methods: ordered weighted averaging (OWA), technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS), combined compromise solution (CoCoSo), and weighted aggregates sum product assessment (WASPAS). This approach resulted in 16 land suitability maps for MSW landfill sites in Tehran province, with site values calculated at a 95% confidence interval. These sites were further assessed using the rapid impact assessment matrix (RIAM), a conventional environmental impact assessment tool. Ultimately, the weighted linear combination (WLC) method proved to be the most suitable, providing the optimal site selection with a moderate risk-taking rate (0.5) and the highest trade-off rate (1).</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 11","pages":"10433 - 10452"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145144755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}
M. K. Silva, C. M. V. P. Ramos, A. E. B. Lima, R. M. P. Silva, G. S. de Figueiredo, R. A. Antunes, W. Alves, G. E. Luz. Jr, R. S. Santos
{"title":"Electrochemical deposition of N-doped ZnO film and its superior potential to inactivate microorganisms","authors":"M. K. Silva, C. M. V. P. Ramos, A. E. B. Lima, R. M. P. Silva, G. S. de Figueiredo, R. A. Antunes, W. Alves, G. E. Luz. Jr, R. S. Santos","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06555-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06555-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Nitrogen-doped ZnO (ZnO:N) is a semiconductor with enhanced photocatalytic properties, which makes it a promising material for antimicrobial applications. In this study, the photoelectrocatalytic inactivation of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Candida albican</i> on ZnO:N films was investigated. The films were prepared by electrochemical deposition with different doping concentrations (20, 40, 60 cm<sup>3</sup> min<sup>−1</sup>). X-ray diffraction patterns showed that pure ZnO and ZnO:N films displayed a crystalline wurtzite structure. Scanning electron micrograph revealed a hexagonal nanorod morphology for samples. The substitutional doping that occurred in ZnO favored the formation of oxygen vacancies, as shown by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements. The nitrogen doping caused a decrease in the values of the band gap energy (E<sub>bg</sub>) from 3.17 to 3.12 eV. Photoelectrochemical studies showed higher photocurrent density for ZnO:N compared to ZnO films, reaching 60 µA cm<sup>−2</sup> at 0.70 V (vs. Ag/AgCl). The chronopotentiometry curves showed that all films present n-type semiconductor behavior and flat band potentials suitable for generating reactive oxygen species capable of inactivating microorganisms. Under irradiation, all ZnO:N films inhibited <i>S. aureus</i>. Also, ZnO:N-40 film showed complete inhibitory effects on <i>E. coli</i> and <i>C. albicans.</i> These results highlight the potential of nitrogen-doped ZnO films for antimicrobial applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 14","pages":"13983 - 13998"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145028277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Assessing water resources resilience through underground water and surface-water and urban function analysis in Yazd-Ardakan Plain, Iran","authors":"E. Dehghan Dehnavi, R. Kheyroddin, M. Kalhor","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06539-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06539-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the context of sustainable urban development, assessing water resilience indicators is essential. In Yazd County located in an arid region, water needs were traditionally met through aqueducts, while nowadays excessive withdrawal of underground water has undermined the region's water resilience. This article aims to establish a comprehensive framework for evaluating water resilience, considering various aspects of urban development and city functions. This framework can serve as an innovative inclusive process in urban and regional planning to promote sustainable water resources, considering five dimensions in total. The findings regarded to urban planning dimension highlight the vulnerability of Yazd, with only 31% water resilience. The assessment of water resources' sustainability indicators demonstrates 33% resilience, indicating a lack of water resilience. Analysis of underground water levels using three databases shows a significant decline in the Yazd aquifer as confirmed by observations in the region. Moreover, surface water resources in the area are projected to decrease by 14% and 28% in future periods (2056–2040 and 2066–2050). respectively, satellite images indicate severe drought in the area. Overall, this study presents an innovative framework for assessing water resilience in arid areas especially Yazd County for enhancing sustainability in urban plans.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 11","pages":"10365 - 10382"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145144389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Ecosystem services in the Fraguinha water mirror area, Arada Mountain, Portugal: a comparative analysis of methodologies","authors":"F. A. da Graça, M. E. F. Silva","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06518-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06518-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ecosystem Services (ES) include all resources and services provided by ecosystems. Given the human impacts on ecosystems, it is essential to develop methods for evaluating and quantifying these services to ensure their sustainable management and protection. The primary aim of this study is a comparative analysis assessment of the Ecosystem Services in the Fraguinha Water Mirror area, located in the Arada Mountain, in Portugal. Additionally, it seeks to understand public interaction with these services, particularly in relation to a proposed river beach construction in the area. To reach these goals it was applied two methodologies based on the principles of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: direct field data collection and a population survey, an indirect method of data collection. The direct assessment of the Fraguinha study area shows a rich ecological landscape characterized by a heterogeneous set of ES. The Provisioning (54%) and Regulating (46%) services predominate, followed by Cultural (32%) and Supporting (21%) services. However, the result of indirect assessment shows that the public highlight the Cultural Services, suggesting the potential to expand recreational opportunities. The survey results show a weak correlation between the construction of the river beach and a significant increase in visitor numbers, and that there is a preference for keeping the area as natural as possible. Results reveal discrepancies between the two methodologies (direct and indirect methods) highlighting the need to develop an integrated ES assessment. Despite these differences, both methods suggest that the Fraguinha area has potential to improve its leisure and cultural offerings.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 14","pages":"13947 - 13960"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s13762-025-06518-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145028260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}
P. Del Vecchio, C. B. de Carvalho, T. B. Moreira, K. G. P. Nunes, O. W. Perez-Lopez, L. A. Féris
{"title":"Comparative analysis of ozone-based processes for decolorization of Acid Green 25: experimental parameters and in silico eco-toxicity","authors":"P. Del Vecchio, C. B. de Carvalho, T. B. Moreira, K. G. P. Nunes, O. W. Perez-Lopez, L. A. Féris","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06533-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06533-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Dyes are widely used in industries such as textiles, leather, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food. These complex organic molecules can be resistant to degradation and harm aquatic ecosystems by disrupting photosynthesis and increasing oxygen demand. Anthraquinone dyes, like Acid Green 25, are particularly harmful as they and their by-products are toxic or mutagenic. Effective treatment methods, such as Advanced Oxidation Processes, including photolysis and ozonation, are essential to removing color and reducing toxicity in wastewater. The objective of this work was to investigate and compare the Advanced Oxidation Processes O<sub>3</sub>, O<sub>3</sub>/UV, and O<sub>3</sub>/Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> in the decolorization and mineralization of the anionic anthraquinone dye Acid Green 25. The ozonation kinetics were studied, and a pseudo-first-order model was fitted to the experimental data. Complete decolorization was achieved within 10 min in all processes, with faster decolorization by O<sub>3</sub>/UV under neutral and acidic conditions through direct reactions. On the other hand, the highest mineralization was achieved at pH 11, with O<sub>3</sub> (43%) and O<sub>3</sub>/UV (50%) after 30 min. Since alumina adsorbed the dye, the adsorption kinetics were also studied, showing a better fit to the pseudo-second-order adsorption kinetic model based on experimental data, achieving a mineralization rate of 38%. To assess eco-toxicological impacts, an in silico evaluation was conducted using the OECD-QSAR Toolbox, analyzing Acid Green 25 molecule and its metabolites. Overall, the results suggest that the studied ozone-based processes can help reduce the environmental impact of wastewater contaminated with Acid Green 25.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 14","pages":"13911 - 13926"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145028262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}
T. O. Kolawole, J. O. Olajide-Kayode, L. A. Azeez, K. W. Fomba, M. T. Jimoh, M. O. Raheem, I. A. Oyediran
{"title":"Health risk assessment of potentially toxic elements in dust and soils of used lead-acid battery shops, Nigeria","authors":"T. O. Kolawole, J. O. Olajide-Kayode, L. A. Azeez, K. W. Fomba, M. T. Jimoh, M. O. Raheem, I. A. Oyediran","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06512-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06512-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The poor quality of dust and soil in a polluted environment is a global concern because it affects human health and ecosystems. This study focuses on human activities related to the informal maintenance of used lead-acid battery (ULAB) shops in Nigeria. Forty (40) dust and soil samples were collected within and around informal automobile ULAB maintenance shops. The pH and electrical conductivity (EC) values of the dust and soils were mostly moderately to strongly acidic and highly conductive due to the indiscriminate spilling of sulfuric acid on the earth's surface. The most notable PTE is Pb, its average concentration in dust and soils are 17,415 and 17,937 mg/kg, respectively. These values are many folds higher than the other PTEs (Al, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Mn, Sb, V, and Sb), except Fe, which is generally abundant in the crust. The principal component analysis (PCA) identified that Pb, Sb, Cu, Cd, Zn, and As were sourced from anthropogenic origin from ULAB maintenance activities. However, Fe, Al, Mn, Cr, Co, and V were sourced from geogenic origin. The different contamination indices showed that Pb, Sb, Cu, As, Cd, and Zn consistently contaminate both dust and soils, while the geogenic PTEs showed low to moderate contamination. Only Pb and to some extent As had hazard quotient (HQ) for non-carcinogenic risk above permissible limit for both children and adults for ingestion and to some extent dermal contact. Also, the carcinogenic risk for only Pb was above the permissible limit.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 14","pages":"13961 - 13980"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145028261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}
L. Z. Azeredo, R. F. Gonçalves, T. G. Castilho, E. L. Subtil
{"title":"Fouling control strategies for ultrafiltration of microalgae cultivated in high-rate ponds treating anaerobic effluents","authors":"L. Z. Azeredo, R. F. Gonçalves, T. G. Castilho, E. L. Subtil","doi":"10.1007/s13762-025-06496-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13762-025-06496-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Strategies to control fouling ultrafiltration membranes were investigated in the recovery of microalgal biomass from effluent of high-performance ponds treating anaerobic effluent from a UASB reactor. The membrane module used was a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) hollow fiber ultrafiltration unit, with an average pore diameter of 0.03 µm. The microalgae suspension had an average total suspended solids (TSS) concentration of 120 mg/L and consisted mainly of <i>Chlorella</i> sp. Various fouling control strategies were assessed, including aeration, relaxation, and backwashing. These methods resulted in average transmembrane flux rates of 68.9, 63.2 and 55.7 L/m<sup>2</sup> h, respectively. In terms of fouling potential, cake resistance (R<sub>c</sub>) development was predominant (80%) air-assisted backwashing, necessitating the use of physical and chemical cleaning to reverse the flux. While irreversible fouling resistance was increased in the tests with aeration, both flow recovery and scale formation were reduced. In addition, the results showed that the combination of backwashing and aeration achieved higher fouling reversibility and better flow recovery.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":589,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology","volume":"22 14","pages":"14081 - 14094"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145028264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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}