Water, Air, & Soil Pollution最新文献

{"title":"Exploring Barbus Meridionalis Petenyi Heckel, 1847 as a Bioindicator of Aquatic Pollution in Miljacka River, Bosnia and Herzegovina","authors":"Renata Bešta-Gajević,&nbsp;Jasmina Sulejmanović,&nbsp;Alisa Selović,&nbsp;Mahir Gajević,&nbsp;Selma Pilić","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-08585-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-08585-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In recent years, fish have been widely documented as useful indicators of environmental contamination giving integrated insight into the status of their environment. In the current study water and sediment along with tissues of <i>Barbus meridionalis</i> from Miljacka River were analyzed to obtain results for contamination factor, pollution load index, geoaccumulation index, health risk assessment, and histopathological and microbiological observations. Levels of all analyzed heavy metals in sediment were high and above permissible limits. For fish tissue, higher levels of Cu, Ni, and Pb were obtained in the liver, Mn in the gills, while the concentrations of Cd and Cr were quite equal. Histopathological changes in <i>B. meridionalis</i> gills and liver tissue were identified as a consequence of health hazards and the toxic effect of pollutants. Fish population from the S2 location could cause significant adverse health effects for consumers according to <i>HI</i> &gt; 1. Water pollution has shown numerous harmful effects on <i>B. meridionalis</i> liver and gills tissue and a significant relationship between water quality status and severity of injuries has been revealed. This study highlights that <i>B. meridionalis</i> is a reliable aquatic tool for environmental pollution assessment.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145210628","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":"Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline Hydrochloride by Modified TiO2 Catalyst","authors":"Xiaoliang Yang,&nbsp;Hengcan Dai,&nbsp;Kangtao Yuan,&nbsp;Hao Tang,&nbsp;Zirui Luo","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-08569-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-08569-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The results demonstrated that the Ag₂S/TiO₂ composite catalyst with a molar ratio of 1:6 exhibited superior particle dispersion and uniformity, thereby enhancing the migration efficiency of photogenerated carriers. XRD analysis revealed that the Ag₂S and TiO₂ catalysts exhibited a monoclinic and anatase crystal structure, respectively, with no additional impurity peaks detected. Furthermore, the visible light absorption of the catalysts with different molar ratios underwent a significant redshift, which improved their visible light response capability. Under optimal conditions, where the molar ratio was 1:6, the catalyst dosage was 1.0 g/L, and the pH was 7, the reaction was conducted under visible light for 210 min. The removal efficiency of TCH reached 90.72% for an initial concentration of 30 mg/L. Notably, under the same optimal conditions, the removal efficiency of TCH remained at 77.00% even after five reuse cycles, indicating excellent photocatalytic stability. The degradation of TCH primarily occurred through deamination, demethylation, and hydrogenation pathways.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145210699","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":"Biomonitoring Vehicular Pollution Using Naturally Occurring Indicator Species Ricinus communis L. (Euphorbiaceae) Along Roadways","authors":"Muhammad Faisal Gul,&nbsp;Ummar Iqbal,&nbsp;Muhammad Sharif,&nbsp;Nargis Naz,&nbsp;Farooq Ahmad","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-08588-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-08588-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The rapid decline of green cover and escalating air pollution have necessitated the identification of pollution-tolerant tree species for sustainable afforestation and urban greening efforts. This study evaluated the bio-indicator potential of <i>Ricinus communis</i> in response to vehicular emissions along two major roads in Punjab, Pakistan: Motorway-5 (Road-1) and Bahawalpur-Rahim Yar Khan Road (Road-2). By analyzing key physiological, biochemical, and anatomical traits, the study aimed to assess the impact of roadside pollutants on plant health and determine its suitability for biomonitoring applications. Elevated concentrations of heavy metals (zinc, iron, lead, cadmium, nickel) and dust particles were detected in leaf samples from roadside plants, particularly at Jalalpur (R-1) and Liaqatpur (R-2), compared to control sites. These pollutants were associated with significant declines in gaseous exchange, water use efficiency, and shoot water potential, with the most pronounced reductions observed at Jalalpur (R-1) and Khanpur (R-2). The observed decrease in photosynthetic pigments, alongside reductions in total soluble proteins, amino acids, and proline content, highlighted severe biochemical stress and impaired metabolic activity under polluted conditions. Anatomical modifications, including reduced midrib, lamina, and vascular bundle thickness, further underscored the structural damage caused by airborne pollutants. The Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) ranged from 9.40 to 3.57, classifying <i>R. communis</i> as a highly sensitive species, with significantly lower APTI values at roadside sites, indicating its vulnerability to vehicular emissions. Despite its sensitivity, <i>R. communis</i> demonstrated effectiveness as a bio-indicator for air quality assessment in pollution-prone regions. These findings emphasized the urgent need for pollution mitigation strategies, including the integration of pollution-tolerant species with dust-absorbing and carbon-sequestering capabilities into urban green spaces. Future research should explore additional biochemical markers to provide a deeper understanding of plant responses to pollution stress and enhance biomonitoring accuracy.</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 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145210269","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":"MoO3/NiFe2O4 Heterojunction Photocatalyst with Synergistic Activity for Water Purification Applications","authors":"Anju Ganesh,&nbsp;Sanu Mathew Simon,&nbsp;Nayomi John,&nbsp;Surjeet Chahal,&nbsp;Smitha Thankachan","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-08557-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-08557-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The increasing contamination of water bodies by industrial effluents, especially azo dyes, poses a serious environmental threat. In this study, we report the development of a highly efficient MoO₃/NiFe₂O₄ nanocomposite photocatalyst for the degradation of Congo red dye. The composite was synthesized by ultrasonication of sol–gel-derived NiFe₂O₄ nanoparticles and hydrothermally synthesized α- MoO₃ nanorods. Structural and morphological analyses confirmed the successful formation of the composite. The photocatalyst exhibited excellent activity, achieving 90.9% degradation of 5 ppm Congo red solution within 30 min under UV light, attributed to effective band gap tuning that reduces electron–hole recombination. Additionally, the composite demonstrated antibacterial activity against <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, along with good stability and reusability. These results suggest that MoO₃/NiFe₂O₄ is a promising candidate for the remediation of dye-contaminated wastewater.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145210461","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":"Synergistic Enhancement of Cobalt Adsorption by Graphitization and Magnetic Modification of Biochar: Synthesis, Characterization, Performance and Mechanism","authors":"Hui Liu,&nbsp;Chen Li,&nbsp;Zhichao Fan,&nbsp;Zhirui Dou,&nbsp;Beibei Lu,&nbsp;Xiao Fan,&nbsp;Xiaohui Ji,&nbsp;Jinlong Lai,&nbsp;Qian Fu,&nbsp;Songlin Gong,&nbsp;Xinna Wang,&nbsp;Jie Liu","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-08570-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-08570-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Synergistic enhancement of cobalt adsorption was achieved through graphitization and magnetic modification of biochar derived from spent mushroom substrate (SMS). The Magnetic graphitized biochar, designated MGBC, was synthesized via a one-step iron-assisted pyrolysis process. Optimal performance occurred at 900 °C (MGBC-900), exhibiting an enhanced graphitic carbon structure with an ID/IG ratio of 2.11 and Magnetite loading of 13.80 emu·g⁻¹. These properties contributed to a high specific surface area of 340 m²·g⁻¹ and hydrophilicity reflected by a 32° contact angle. Performance evaluation demonstrated exceptional cobalt adsorption capacity of 138.97 mg·g⁻¹ and 99.10% removal efficiency for low-concentration Co²⁺ solutions (6.981 mg·L⁻¹), surpassing conventional biochars. The adsorption mechanism involved three synergistic pathways: π-π electron donor–acceptor interactions with graphitic layers, electrostatic attraction to protonated functional groups, and monodentate complexation with Fe–O sites. The practical applicability of MGBC-900 was further assessed through regeneration cycles, resistance to coexisting ions, and performance in simulated electroplating wastewater (SIW).</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145210629","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":"Microplastic Pollution via Wastewater Effluent and Sewage Sludge: Special Focus on Microplastic Fibres in Compost","authors":"Niina Kärkkäinen,&nbsp;Salla Selonen,&nbsp;Kari Hartonen,&nbsp;Markus Sillanpää","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-08563-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-08563-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Despite the high microplastic (MP) removal efficiencies modern wastewater treatment plants can reach, wastewater effluent remains a substantial source of microplastic pollution due to the sheer volume of daily discharges. Additionally, sewage sludge generated during treatment has the potential to majorly contribute to microplastic pollution, depending on its end-use. This study measured the microplastic number concentrations in effluent and composted sewage sludge, with a special focus put on determining microplastic fibres in the compost. The effluent samples were sampled from two opposite seasons, summer and winter, since it was expected that the seasons would have a noticeable effect on the microplastic composition and number concentrations of each season. The effluent samples contained non-fibrous microplastics with average concentrations ranging from 0.18 to 1.81 MP/L in summer, and from 0.41 to 1.99 MP/L in winter. Microplastic fibre concentrations in a single replicate sample ranged from 0.00 to 0.53 MP/L in summer and from 0.00 to 1.58 MP/L in winter. For composted sewage sludge, the microplastic fibre concentration was on average 278 MP/g of dry compost, with polyester being the dominant polymer type<b>.</b> These findings highlight that both the effluent and the sewage sludge-based compost serve as notable sources of microplastic pollution to the environment, with the emphasis on needing to develop less time-intensive and laborious analysis methods for microplastic fibres in the future.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11270-025-08563-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145210700","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}

{"title":"Spatial Inequities in Women's Health: The Global Impact of Household Air Pollution from Solid Fuels","authors":"Pattheera Paire Somboonsin,&nbsp;Bernard Baffour","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-08562-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-08562-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The health effects of household air pollution from solid fuels (HAP) are significant, particularly for women, who experience greater health impacts from HAP compared to men. This study introduces the unhealthy years (UY) metric as a novel, accessible health outcome measure that employs standard life-table calculations to clearly evaluate the health impacts of HAP without confounding effects. The study examines factors contributing to indoor air pollution-related health issues for females by comparing linear regression (LR) and geographically weighted regression (GWR) models across 204 countries worldwide. Results indicate that women in Asian and African countries experience more years of poor health due to HAP than women in other regions. UY attributed to HAP is influenced by a combination of socio-economic, environmental, and demographic factors. Specifically, a higher reliance on polluting fuels (t = 54.53, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001) is associated with increased UY for women, while investing in education (t = -11.84, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001) is associated with a decrease in UY due to HAP, indicating a strong relationship. Additionally, the GWR model provides a better fit than the LR model, with predicted UY values closer to the observed UY-HAP in 2019. Many Pacific Island countries are predicted to experience an increase in UY-HAP according to the GWR model. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions, including reducing solid fuel use, improving air quality, expanding educational opportunities, and addressing gender disparities in health investments, to substantially improve women's health outcomes, particularly in regions bearing the highest health burdens.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11270-025-08562-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145210793","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}

{"title":"Comparative Assessment of Mono-Cropping and Co-Cropping of Three Phytoremediation halophytes in Mitigating Polymetallic Mining Pollution in M’Dhilla Area","authors":"Souhir Sghayar,&nbsp;Rania Zaghdoudi,&nbsp;Stanley Lutts,&nbsp;Maher Necib,&nbsp;Ammar Mlayah,&nbsp;Béchir Moussi,&nbsp;Walid Zorrig,&nbsp;Chedly Abdelly,&nbsp;Ahmed Debez","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-08619-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-08619-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Soil pollution emerging from mining activities is a worldwide environmental concern. Finding biological solutions to this problem is of paramount importance in reducing metal toxicity and limiting its spread. In this context, halophytes-assisted phytoremediation has been widely considered as a promising alternative to remediate both salt-affected and heavy metal-contaminated soils. In this study, three halophytes <i>Sesuvium portulacastrum, Carpobrotus edulis</i> and <i>Mesembryanthemum cordifolium</i> have been evaluated for their metal phytoextraction potential performed on a mining soil collected from the mining phosphate basin of Gafsa. A 7-month greenhouse pot experiment was conducted under two cultivation systems: mono-cropping and co-cropping. The effect of co-cropping on the phytoextraction efficiency was highlighted and the associated phytoremediation indexes were assessed. Results showed that the crude collected soil revealed strong Cd and Sr contamination, moderate Cr and Ni levels, and low Cu and Zn concentrations. Compared to mono-cropping, co-cropping enhanced Cd uptake efficiency achieving a ~ 40% reduction in initial soil Cd level. For both cropping systems, the extraction efficiencies of the other metals were less than 1% of their initial values<i>.</i> Fe and Mn levels remained nearly unchanged across cultivation systems. The decline in pollution indices and metal concentrations confirmed the phytoremediation potential of the investigated species in co-cropping. This approach shows promise for in-situ remediation of mining-affected soils.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145210794","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":"Green Synthesis of ZIF-8/Chitosan Nanofiber Membranes for Catalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue","authors":"Guosheng Liang,&nbsp;Tianyu Wang,&nbsp;Tingfan Tang,&nbsp;Jun Feng,&nbsp;Wenyi Huang,&nbsp;Yao Lu,&nbsp;Hao Cheng","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-08448-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-08448-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Methylene blue (MB) is an environmental pollutant that harms the environment and human health due to excessive use and poor natural degradation in water. In the present study, a new heterojunction structure for catalysis was developed. A chitosan-ZIF-8 green nanomaterial was fabricated via electrospinning to degrade MB photocatalytically. ZIF-8 enhanced the specific surface area and electron conductivity of the material, thus boosting photocatalytic efficiency. Higher ZIF-8 content raised photocatalytic efficiency notably, with 0.5 g ZIF-8 achieving 98.13% MB degradation in 25 min. The material also demonstrated strong repeatability and stability, maintaining 96.5% degradation efficiency after 30 days in air. This study produced an efficient low-cost novel material for environmental and water treatment applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":808,"journal":{"name":"Water, Air, & Soil Pollution","volume":"236 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145210268","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":"Low-Cost Adsorbents: A Sustainable Strategy for Emerging Contaminant Mitigation","authors":"Deepak Kumar,&nbsp;Jyoti Rani,&nbsp;Krishan Kumar Selwal","doi":"10.1007/s11270-025-08573-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11270-025-08573-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Emerging contaminants (ECs) threaten water quality and human health in aquatic ecosystems. These pollutants, ranging from pharmaceuticals to industrial waste, emanate from various sources, including home sewage, and are discharged into water bodies. Due to their unique chemical properties, conventional water treatment procedures fail to remove ECs successfully. Consequently, novel approaches addressing the issue are of utmost need, and numerous non conventional adsorption techniques such as carbon nanotubes and metal–organic frameworks have shown promising capacity to eliminate ECs from wastewater. Additionally, the use of low-cost adsorbents derived from agricultural and domestic waste offers a sustainable and economically viable alternative for wastewater treatment. This review comprehensively examines the potential of low-cost adsorbents such as neem timber, palm leaves, green coconut husk, and acai fruit, better suited in EC removal. It also assesses the performance of low-cost adsorbents using criteria such as adsorption isotherms and adsorption kinetics. Furthermore, it sheds light on the problems and future possibilities of using these approaches for EC removal, highlighting the necessity of long-term solutions and ongoing research efforts in protecting water quality and environmental health.</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 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145210313","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}