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Combined Chemical-Biological Method for Efficient Clean Treatment of Oily Sludge 化学-生物联合法高效清洁处理含油污泥
IF 3.8 4区 环境科学与生态学
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution Pub Date : 2025-01-22 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-025-07767-9
Qiang Fu, Xiang Liao, Weng Zhong, Yiting Yang
{"title":"Combined Chemical-Biological Method for Efficient Clean Treatment of Oily Sludge","authors":"Qiang Fu,&nbsp;Xiang Liao,&nbsp;Weng Zhong,&nbsp;Yiting Yang","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-07767-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-07767-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The long-term heavy dependence of human beings on petroleum products has led to a large amount of oily sludge discharge, and improper treatment of oily sludge will seriously pollute the environment and ultimately affect human health. However, the composition of oily sludge is too complex and difficult to treat. In this study, a new method for the joint treatment of oily sludge with surfactants and microorganisms was utilized, in which the organic matter in the oily sludge was eluted by the surfactants, and the residual organic matter, which was difficult to be eluted, was further degraded by microorganisms. This combined chemical-biological treatment method significantly improved the degradation efficiency of the oily sludge, and reduced the Total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) content of the oily sludge from 52,400 mg/kg to 4,190 mg/kg, with a TPH removal rate of 92%, and the residual oily sludge had a TPH content of 1.43%, which was already in compliance with the emission standards. The mechanistic analysis in this study also showed that the addition of appropriate amount of inorganic salt can promote the formation of surfactant micelles and significantly improve the elution effect of surfactant. This study will provide a useful reference for the efficient green treatment of oily sludge.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142995607","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}
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Persistent Effects of Naturally Aged Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastics on Physalaemus cuvieri Tadpoles: The Toxic Legacy Beyond Exposure 自然老化的聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯微塑料对cuvieri Physalaemus蝌蚪的持续影响:暴露后的毒性遗产
IF 3.8 4区 环境科学与生态学
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution Pub Date : 2025-01-22 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-025-07758-w
Rafaela Ribeiro de Brito, Raíssa de Oliveira Ferreira, Wesley Rodrigues Soares, Abraão Tiago Batista Guimarães, Aline Sueli de Lima Rodrigues, Thiarlen Marinho da Luz, Alex Rodrigues Gomes, Letícia Paiva de Matos, Guilherme Malafaia
{"title":"Persistent Effects of Naturally Aged Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastics on Physalaemus cuvieri Tadpoles: The Toxic Legacy Beyond Exposure","authors":"Rafaela Ribeiro de Brito,&nbsp;Raíssa de Oliveira Ferreira,&nbsp;Wesley Rodrigues Soares,&nbsp;Abraão Tiago Batista Guimarães,&nbsp;Aline Sueli de Lima Rodrigues,&nbsp;Thiarlen Marinho da Luz,&nbsp;Alex Rodrigues Gomes,&nbsp;Letícia Paiva de Matos,&nbsp;Guilherme Malafaia","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-07758-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-07758-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The increasing presence of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic ecosystems has raised concerns, mainly due to their adverse effects on aquatic organisms such as amphibians. This study evaluated the effects of exposure to naturally-aged polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastics on <i>Physalaemus cuvieri</i> tadpoles to investigate particle retention and toxicological impacts after cessation of exposure. The MPs were characterized through scanning electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy analysis, and the weathering action was confirmed. Furthermore, our results indicated a significant increase in the mortality of tadpoles exposed to PET-MPs and partial retention of MPs after depuration. A higher Redox Balance Index (involving ROS levels and SOD and CAT activity) observed in the PET-MPs group at the end of the depuration period reveals a greater redox imbalance in these tadpoles. On the other hand, exposure to MPs induced neurochemical dysfunctions, such as reduced dopamine levels and increased AChE/BChE ratio, which were evident even after the end of exposure. Furthermore, the increase in total protein levels was observed throughout the experiment only in the control group. Finally, multivariate analyses (PCA and discriminant analysis) confirmed the occurrence of a phenomenon called the “legacy effect,” showing a clear separation between groups in the distinct phases of the experiment. In addition, multivariate linear regression analysis revealed a significant influence of MPs on the response of the animals only at the end of the exposure period, suggesting that the response observed at the end of depuration was cumulative, reflecting the damage induced during exposure. Thus, it is concluded that exposure to naturally-aged PET-MPs generates cumulative toxic effects in P. cuvieri, even after removing the pollutant, reinforcing the need for mitigation strategies to minimize the prolonged impacts of MPs on aquatic ecosystems.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142995609","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}
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Strength and Compressibility of HCl Contaminated Clayey Soil HCl污染粘土的强度和压缩性
IF 3.8 4区 环境科学与生态学
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution Pub Date : 2025-01-22 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-025-07762-0
Areej S. Sadiq, Mohammed Y. Fattah, Mohammed F. Aswad
{"title":"Strength and Compressibility of HCl Contaminated Clayey Soil","authors":"Areej S. Sadiq,&nbsp;Mohammed Y. Fattah,&nbsp;Mohammed F. Aswad","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-07762-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-07762-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present research seeks to comprehend and evaluate the impact of varying concentrations of HCl acid solution on the compressibility and shear strength of silty clay. The compression test and the unconfined compressive strength test were conducted, and the SEM test was performed to analyze the microstructure of the soil with and without contamination. The results indicate that the contamination of silty clay soil with HCl acid caused a reduction in strength and an increase in the compression index and coefficient of consolidation; the more significant change in compressibility and strength was seen when the acid solution became more acidic. Concerning the SEM test, the images demonstrate the formation of macro pores between soil particles due to soil contamination. As the HCl acid solution concentration increased, more pores were formed and irregularly distributed across the whole soil surface. HCl acid solution contamination of soil causes the soil characteristics to degrade generally. Construction on this soil would consequently need to take into account the environment. Preparing the soil before building on it is suggested by adding materials that can increase the acid resistance of the soil.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142995606","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}
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Influencing Factors and Spatial Spillover Effects of Pollution in the Yangtze River Delta–Based On a New Measurement Method 长江三角洲污染影响因素及空间溢出效应——基于一种新的测度方法
IF 3.8 4区 环境科学与生态学
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution Pub Date : 2025-01-22 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-025-07761-1
Chao Hua, Jianjun Miao, Junchao Feng, Xing Wang
{"title":"Influencing Factors and Spatial Spillover Effects of Pollution in the Yangtze River Delta–Based On a New Measurement Method","authors":"Chao Hua,&nbsp;Jianjun Miao,&nbsp;Junchao Feng,&nbsp;Xing Wang","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-07761-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-07761-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Compared with a single pollutant, the comprehensive pollution index can reflect the degree of urban pollution more comprehensively. This article introduces the tax weighting method to calculate the comprehensive pollution index in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD). Based on the panel data of cities in the YRD from 2005 to 2017, the Spatial Durbin Model is utilized to empirically analyze the influencing factors and spatial spillover effects of the comprehensive pollution index. The results show: (1) The pollution of the cities in the YRD is unevenly distributed, and the eastern coastal areas are facing more serious pollution emissions than the western areas. (2) Changes in the urban industrial structure show an N-shaped curve impact on local industrial pollution emissions. The spatial spillover effect of the changes in industrial structure on the pollution emissions of surrounding cities presents an inverted N-shaped curve characteristic. (3) Economic openness and GDP per capita have a positive impact on pollution emissions. Government control can reduce pollution emissions. The impact of human capital and foreign direct investment on pollution emissions shows uncertainty over time and space. (4) The research results under the tax weighting method which can be proved to be applicable are consistent with the existing conclusions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142995608","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}
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Fresh and Aged Chromite Ore Processing Residues (COPR): Weathering-Induced Alteration of Chemical Properties, Cr(VI) Mobility and Mineralogy At Open Dumpsites in Kanpur, India 印度坎普尔露天垃圾场新鲜和老化铬铁矿加工残留物(COPR):风化引起的化学性质、Cr(VI)迁移率和矿物学变化
IF 3.8 4区 环境科学与生态学
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution Pub Date : 2025-01-21 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-024-07726-w
Florian Lapp, Felix Brück, Jürgen Göske, Reiner Dohrmann, Tim Mansfeldt, Harald Weigand
{"title":"Fresh and Aged Chromite Ore Processing Residues (COPR): Weathering-Induced Alteration of Chemical Properties, Cr(VI) Mobility and Mineralogy At Open Dumpsites in Kanpur, India","authors":"Florian Lapp,&nbsp;Felix Brück,&nbsp;Jürgen Göske,&nbsp;Reiner Dohrmann,&nbsp;Tim Mansfeldt,&nbsp;Harald Weigand","doi":"10.1007/s11270-024-07726-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-024-07726-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Chromite ore processing residue (COPR) is a hazardous waste retaining relic Cr(VI). Large amounts are generated during the high-lime production of leather tanning salts in the region of Kanpur, India. Here, COPR is often deposited on open and uncontrolled landfills, leading to severe groundwater contamination. This study aimed at elucidating how ageing under these ambient conditions alters COPR properties and Cr(VI) mobility. For this, aged COPR obtained from surface and subsurface horizons of a visibly weathered open dumpsite was systematically compared to fresh high-lime COPR collected at two tanning salt factories. Elemental composition of the samples was characterized using X-ray fluorescence analysis while Cr(VI) mobility was assessed photometrically in alkaline and aqueous batch extracts. Mineralogical composition of the COPR was studied using X-ray powder diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetry–mass spectrometry. The fresh COPR were highly alkaline and contained characteristic Cr(VI) host phases like calcium aluminum chromate hydroxide (CAC) and katoite. These were absent in the aged samples due to their lower pH of ~ 9. The pH drop was likely caused by uptake of atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub>, which was corroborated by elevated carbon and calcite levels. This carbonation coincided with vertical translocation of Cr(VI) to the subsurface of the landfill, where leachate concentrations in excess of 1.6 g · L<sup>−1</sup> and chromatite (CaCrO<sub>4</sub>) precipitations were found. The results highlight the importance of carbonation as a key ageing process which will likely exacerbate Cr(VI) groundwater contamination at open COPR dumpsites.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11270-024-07726-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142995376","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}
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Surface Water Analysis for Physical Parameters, Fecal Indicator Bacteria, and Identification of the Origin of Contamination 地表水的物理参数分析,粪便指示细菌和污染来源的鉴定
IF 3.8 4区 环境科学与生态学
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution Pub Date : 2025-01-20 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-024-07712-2
Sadaf Tagar, Naveed Ahmed Qambrani, Zubair Ahmed, Kamran Ansari, Rasool Bux Mahar, Muhammad Muqeet, Syed Muhammad Zaki Zaidi
{"title":"Surface Water Analysis for Physical Parameters, Fecal Indicator Bacteria, and Identification of the Origin of Contamination","authors":"Sadaf Tagar,&nbsp;Naveed Ahmed Qambrani,&nbsp;Zubair Ahmed,&nbsp;Kamran Ansari,&nbsp;Rasool Bux Mahar,&nbsp;Muhammad Muqeet,&nbsp;Syed Muhammad Zaki Zaidi","doi":"10.1007/s11270-024-07712-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-024-07712-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The prevalence of fecal indicator bacteria in relation to physical parameters were observed twice a year in selected points of the Indus River. Eight representative sampling locations were selected, and samples were collected twice a year, i.e., in the dry and wet seasons, for a total of 16 samples. The fecal coliform (FC) to fecal <i>streptococci</i> (FS) ratio was used to identify the source of fecal contamination. Results showed severe fecal contamination levels exceeding the allowable limits of WHO and Pak-EPA. Except for pH and TDS, the physical parameters were also not found within allowable limits at various sampling locations. The comparison of dry and wet seasons reveals higher microbial loads in the wet season. The FC/FS ratio linked polluted waters to human sources (37.5%), animal sources (25%), mixed pollution with the dominance of human pollution (25%), and mixed pollution with the dominance of domestic pollution (12.5%) in dry and human sources (25%), animal sources (25%), mixed pollution with the dominance of human pollution (37.5%) and mixed pollution with the dominance of domestic pollution (12.5%) in wet season. Pearson’s correlation test showed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.71 to 0.99) between TDS and salinity in both dry and wet seasons, and a moderately strong correlation (r = 0.41 to 0.70) between various microbial and physical parameters. It is strongly advised that careless municipal wastewater disposal into rivers be prohibited. To prevent contaminated water from mixing with river water, an appropriate sewage and drainage system should be implemented.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142995323","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}
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Removal Performance and Mechanism of Eu (III) on Illite Supported by Hydroxyl Iron Pillars Modified with Fulvic Acid 黄腐酸改性羟基铁柱负载伊利石对Eu (III)的去除性能及机理
IF 3.8 4区 环境科学与生态学
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution Pub Date : 2025-01-20 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-025-07763-z
Dandan Liu, Jianqiao Liu, Xiaoli Chen, YiJu Zhu, Yi Zhou, Jun Liu, Fangzhu Xiao, Guowen Peng
{"title":"Removal Performance and Mechanism of Eu (III) on Illite Supported by Hydroxyl Iron Pillars Modified with Fulvic Acid","authors":"Dandan Liu,&nbsp;Jianqiao Liu,&nbsp;Xiaoli Chen,&nbsp;YiJu Zhu,&nbsp;Yi Zhou,&nbsp;Jun Liu,&nbsp;Fangzhu Xiao,&nbsp;Guowen Peng","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-07763-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-07763-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Radioactive waste liquids and their derivatives have gradually become a potential threat to mankind. In this study, the FA-Fe-illite was prepared by using fulvic acid to modify the material for the adsorption of Eu(III) after with illite as the matrix and via ferric nitrate as the iron-based donor source. The results showed that the adsorption efficiency of FA-Fe-illite for Eu(III) was significantly better than that of raw illite and iron-column supported illite(Fe-illite). When the pH was 6 , the temperature was 298 K, the time was 60 minutes, and the dosage was 1.2 g/L, the removal rate of europium the removal rate of FA-Fe-illite reached 88.13%. The adsorption process followed the quasi-secondary kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm. Moreover, the thermodynamic parameters also indicated that the adsorption of Eu(III) was an entropy-increasing process with spontaneous heat absorption. Ion exchange, electrostatic adsorption, and surface functional group trapping (-COOH, -OH) played important roles in the adsorption of Eu(III) by FA-Fe-illite. Even after five adsorption-desorption cycles, the removal rate still maintained at 75%. These findings provide insights for the removal of Eu(III) in radioactive pollution control.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142995260","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}
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Targeted Comparative Analysis of Gas Injection Strategies to Enhance Hydrodynamic Cavitation for Effective Wastewater Treatment 提高水动力空化效果的注气策略针对性对比分析
IF 3.8 4区 环境科学与生态学
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution Pub Date : 2025-01-20 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-025-07768-8
Esmail Noshadi, Maziar Changizian, Morteza Behbahani-Nejad
{"title":"Targeted Comparative Analysis of Gas Injection Strategies to Enhance Hydrodynamic Cavitation for Effective Wastewater Treatment","authors":"Esmail Noshadi,&nbsp;Maziar Changizian,&nbsp;Morteza Behbahani-Nejad","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-07768-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-07768-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Adequate wastewater treatment is essential for safeguarding public health and the environment by removing harmful contaminants and pollutants. This study experimentally investigated the synergistic effects of hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) and gas injection (air, oxygen, and ozone) on reducing the chemical oxygen demand (COD) of synthetic wastewater with an initial COD concentration of 8100 mg/L. The HC system was optimized at an inlet pressure of 3 bar, with gas injected into three distinct locations: the tank, the venturi throat, and the high-pressure zone before the venturi. The Results revealed that gas injection, mainly ozone, significantly enhanced COD reduction. Unlike tank injection, injection into the high-pressure zone and venturi throat achieved superior COD reductions. The highest COD reduction of 56.2% was achieved with ozone injection at 5 g/h into the venturi throat, followed by 46.3% with oxygen injection into the high-pressure zone at 10 l/min and 22.9% with air injection into the high-pressure zone at 15 l/min. Additionally, injecting gas at a distance of 40 diameters before the venturi was identified as the most effective location, ensuring adequate mixing and maximizing COD reduction. These findings underscore the critical role of strategic gas injection locations and proper mixing lengths in enhancing HC system performance and their potential to significantly improve the efficiency of wastewater treatment processes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142995321","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}
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Leaf Age Affects Mercury Accumulation in Evergreen Plants 叶片年龄对常绿植物汞积累的影响
IF 3.8 4区 环境科学与生态学
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution Pub Date : 2025-01-18 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-025-07752-2
Håkan Pleijel, Jenny Klingberg, Henrik Sjöman, Göran Wallin
{"title":"Leaf Age Affects Mercury Accumulation in Evergreen Plants","authors":"Håkan Pleijel,&nbsp;Jenny Klingberg,&nbsp;Henrik Sjöman,&nbsp;Göran Wallin","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-07752-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-07752-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We investigated the mercury (Hg) concentration of the full range of needle age classes (NACs) in two conifers, nine NACs in <i>Picea abies</i> and fourteen in <i>Abies pinsapo</i> var. <i>marocana</i>, as well as three leaf age classes (LACs) in two broadleaved evergreen species, <i>Trochodendron aralioides</i> and <i>Rhododendron catawbiense</i>. Additionally, the Hg concentration of the wooden branch segments to which the NACs were attached in the two conifers was studied. <i>Picea abies</i> showed a continued Hg accumulation over all NACs, but with an age-dependent decline in the accumulation rate. In <i>Abies pinsapo</i> var. <i>marocana</i>, maximum needle concentrations of Hg were reached after eight years. The concentration remained constant for NACs 9–14, indicating that needles had become saturated with Hg. The Hg concentrations of the branch segments were much lower than those of the needles in the older NACs. Over the three LACs of <i>Trochodendron aralioides</i> and <i>Rhododendron catawbiense</i> there was a steady increase in concentration with a weak indication of a declining Hg uptake rate in older leaves. The average needle/leaf lifetime Hg uptake rate per year was only half that of broadleaved species across all NACs and LACs. We conclude that in conifers maintaining a larger number of NACs there is a decline of the Hg accumulation rate in older NACs. In future biogeochemical research (empirical and modelling) and biomonitoring studies, the age of sampled leaves needs to be considered to account for the age dependence of leaf Hg concentration and accumulation rate.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11270-025-07752-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142995238","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}
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Fine Woody Debris in Morocco’s Coastal Environment: A Hidden Reservoir for Pollutants 摩洛哥沿海环境中的细木屑:污染物的隐藏水库
IF 3.8 4区 环境科学与生态学
Water, Air, & Soil Pollution Pub Date : 2025-01-18 DOI: 10.1007/s11270-025-07753-1
Mohamed Ben-Haddad, Sara Hajji, Mohamed Rida Abelouah, Maryam Ouheddou, Ana D. Forero Lopez, Aicha Ait Alla, Nelson Rangel-Buitrago
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