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Li J, Dai J, Yang L. Heavy metal enrichment characteristics and synergistic evaluation in soil-crop-human systems of agricultural land with different soil parent materials. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH 2025; 47:71. [PMID: 39921695 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-025-02382-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2025] [Indexed: 02/10/2025]
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Heavy metal (HM) pollution in agricultural areas seriously threatens food security and ecological health. In this study, based on different soil parent materials, the HMs enrichment in the soil-crop systems of two typical eastern Chinese agricultural lands was compared and analyzed. Multivariate linear stepwise regression analysis, influence index of comprehensive quality and HHRA model were used to understand the bioaccumulation and to evaluate the soil-crop-human system. The study showed that HMs exhibited different enrichment characteristics in the two soil parent material areas. Cd faced a higher risk control rate and was a priority pollutant in the soil environment. The acidification soils in the granitic parent material area led to more widespread Ni pollution in wheat grains. The HM absorption model clarifies that driving factors such as the HM content, physicochemical properties and the distance to the river can well explain the enrichment ability of HMs in wheat grains. The synergistic evaluation revealed that only 13.04% of soil and crops were at a clean level. Soil contamination is more prevalent in the metamorphic rocks area, while crop contamination is more severe in the granitic parent material area. Probabilistic health risk assessment indicated that HMs primarily impact health through the ingestion of contaminated wheat, so residents of the granitic parent material area face a slightly higher HI. This information will be crucial for understanding the translocation and accumulation of HMs within soil-crop-human health systems of agricultural land in different soil parent material areas and for developing effective pollution prevention and control programs.
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- Jialiang Li
- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China
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- Shandong Institute of Geological Survey, Jinan, 250013, China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Environment, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, China.
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Tang S, Gong J, Song B, Li J, Cao W, Zhao J. Remediation of biochar-supported effective microorganisms and microplastics on multiple forms of nitrogenous and phosphorous in eutrophic lake. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 956:177142. [PMID: 39486534 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 09/18/2024] [Accepted: 10/20/2024] [Indexed: 11/04/2024]
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Lots of studies on eutrophication, but there is a lack of comprehensive research on the repair of multiple forms of nitrogen and phosphorus under combined heavy metals (HMs) pollution. This work investigated the various forms of nitrogen and phosphorus in the water-sediment systems of eutrophic lakes with the application of biochar, Effective Microorganisms (EMs) and microplastics, aiming to deliberate the repair behavior of multiple forms of nitrogen/phosphorus and the integrated repairment of these nutrients and HMs in different remediations. For amended-groups, the application of biochar-supported EMs (BE) achieved the most desirable remediation for removing nitrogen, phosphorus and HMs in water and improved their stability in sediment due to the improved microbial activity and the developed biofilm system created by biochar. The addition of aging microplastics (MP) obviously reduced the systematic levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and HMs due to the stimulation of microbial activity and the adsorption of biofilm/EPS, but its high movability also increased the Fe(II) and S(-II) levels and the pollutants' ecological risks in sediment. The co-application of BE and MP (MBE) destroyed the ecosystem and decreased the removal of nitrogen and phosphorus, while greatly removing HMs by the superfluous biofilms/EPS. The application of biochar (BC) preferentially adsorbed and degraded dissolved nitrogen and phosphorus, releasing HMs into water. From these amended-groups, it's also knew that the removal of nitrogen and phosphorus mainly came from the degradation/assimilation of NH3-N, SRP and dissolved matters, particularly those molecular weight below 3 kDa; the higher removal of phosphorus than nitrogen was attributed to the coprecipitation of Fe-S-P hydroxides and the adsorption of particulates; however, the colloidal (3-100 kDa) nitrogen and phosphorus had low accessibility and bioavailability, and it also showed the competitive adsorption with colloidal HMs, causing their relatively low removal in water. This study provides insight into the comprehensive repair of nitrogen, phosphorus and HMs in various forms by biochar-immobilized microbes and the influence of microplastics on nutrients and HMs in eutrophic lakes.
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- Siqun Tang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, Guangdong Province, PR China; Shenzhen Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen, 518000, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, Guangdong Province, PR China; Shenzhen Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen, 518000, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, Guangdong Province, PR China; Shenzhen Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen, 518000, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, Guangdong Province, PR China; Shenzhen Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen, 518000, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, Guangdong Province, PR China; Shenzhen Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen, 518000, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, Guangdong Province, PR China; Shenzhen Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen, 518000, PR China
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Zhou M, Hu P, Wang J, Wang X, Zhou F, Zhai X, Pan Z, Wu L, Wang Z. Aqueous and Colloidal Dynamics in Size-Fractionated Paddy Soil Aggregates with Multiple Metal Contaminants under Redox Alternations. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:18222-18233. [PMID: 39352010 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c03116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2024]
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Soil contamination by multiple metals is a significant concern due to the interlinked mobilization processes. The challenges in comprehending this issue arise from the poorly characterized interaction among different metals and the complexities introduced by spatial and temporal heterogeneity in soil systems. We delved into these complexities by incubating size-fractionated paddy soils under both anaerobic and aerobic conditions, utilizing a combination of techniques for aqueous and colloidal analysis. The contaminated paddy soil predominantly consisted of particles measuring <53, 250-53, and 2000-250 μm, with the <53 μm fractions exhibiting the highest concentrations of multiple metals. Interestingly, despite their higher overall content, the <53 μm fractions released less dissolved metal. Furthermore, glucose enhanced the release of arsenic while simultaneously promoting the sequestration of other metals, such as Pb, Zn, and Cu. Utilizing asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation, we unveiled the presence of both fine (0.3-130 kDa) and large (130-450 nm) colloidal pools, each carrying various metals with different affinities for iron minerals and organic matter. Our results highlighted the pivotal role of the <53 μm fraction as a significant reservoir for multiple metal contaminants in paddy soils, in which the colloidal metals were mainly associated with organic matter. These findings illuminated the size-resolved dynamics of soil metal cycling and provided insights for developing remediation strategies for metal-contaminated soil ecosystems.
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- Ming Zhou
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
- National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Institute of Eco-Chongming, Shanghai 200062, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Soil and Sustainable Agriculture, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing 210008, China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
- National Observations and Research Station for Wetland Ecosystems of the Yangtze Estuary, Institute of Eco-Chongming, Shanghai 200062, China
- Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Shanghai 200092, China
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Wang J, Han Z, Zhang C, Wang M, Li H, Gao D. Effects of soil colloids on adsorption and migration of benzo(a)pyrene on contaminated sites under runoff infiltration processes. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 353:124150. [PMID: 38735466 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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In the environment, soil colloids are widespread and possess a significant adsorption capacity. This makes them capable of transporting different pollutants, presenting a potential risk to human and ecological well-being. This study aimed to examine the adsorption and co-migration characteristics of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) and soil colloids in areas contaminated with organic substances, utilizing both static and dynamic batch experiments. In the static adsorption experiments, it was observed that the adsorption of BaP onto soil colloids followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic model (R2 = 0.966), and the adsorption isotherm conformed to the Langmuir model (R2 = 0.995). The BaP and soil colloids primarily formed bonds through π-π interactions and hydrogen bonds. The dynamic experimental outcomes revealed that elevating colloids concentration contributed to increased BaP mobility. Specifically, when the concentration of soil colloids in influent was 500 mg L-1, the mobility of BaP was 23.2 % compared to that without colloids of 13.4 %. Meanwhile, the lowering influent pH value contributed to increased BaP mobility. Specifically, when the influent pH value was 4.0, the mobility of BaP was 30.1 %. The BaP's mobility gradually declined as the initial concentration of BaP in polluted soil increased. Specifically, when the initial concentration of BaP in polluted soil was 5.27 mg kg-1, the mobility of BaP was 39.1 %. This study provides a support for controlling BaP pollution in soil and groundwater.
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- Jianlong Wang
- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, 100044, China; Beijing Energy Conservation & Sustainable Urban and Rural Development Provincial and Ministry Co-construction Collaboration Innovation Center, Beijing, 100044, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, 100044, China; Beijing Energy Conservation & Sustainable Urban and Rural Development Provincial and Ministry Co-construction Collaboration Innovation Center, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, 100044, China; China Academy of Building Research, Beijing, 100013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, 100044, China; Beijing Energy Conservation & Sustainable Urban and Rural Development Provincial and Ministry Co-construction Collaboration Innovation Center, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, 100044, China; Beijing Energy Conservation & Sustainable Urban and Rural Development Provincial and Ministry Co-construction Collaboration Innovation Center, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Key Laboratory of Urban Stormwater System and Water Environment, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing, 100044, China
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Chen J, Chen S, Liu Z, Wu L, Xiang H, Zhang J, Wei H. A Bibliometric Analysis on Research Progress of Earthworms in Soil Ecosystems. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:385. [PMID: 38927265 PMCID: PMC11201220 DOI: 10.3390/biology13060385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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The earthworm, as a soil engineer, plays highly important roles in the soil ecosystem for shaping soil structure, promoting soil fertility, regulating microbial community composition and activities and decomposing soil pollutants. However, the research progresses on this important soil fauna have rarely been reviewed so far. Therefore, we conducted a bibliometric analysis of the literature published during 1900-2022, which was collected from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS). The results showed that three periods (1900-1990, 1991-2005 and 2006-2022) could be identified in terms of the intensity of publications on the topic, and the number of publications kept increasing since 2006. The United States produced the highest publication record at the country scale, whereas Chinese Academy of Sciences was the most productive institution. Chinese institutions and authors played an active and prominent role during 2018-2022. Soil Biology & Biochemistry was the most popular journal for the topic-related research. In these publications, Professor Lavelle P was the most influential author. Based on a citation network of the top 50 cited papers, four hotspots were identified, i.e., the ecological effects of earthworms, the impact of agricultural activities on earthworms, earthworm ecotoxicology and earthworm invasion. Moreover, "impact", "biodiversity", "oxidative stress", "diversity", "response", "Eisenia fetida" and "exposure" were the emerging and active topics in recent years. This study can help us to better understand the relevant subject categories, journals, countries, institutions, authors and articles and identify the research hotspots and emerging trends in the field of soil earthworm research.
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- Jiayi Chen
- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.C.); (S.C.); (Z.L.); (L.W.); (H.X.)
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- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.C.); (S.C.); (Z.L.); (L.W.); (H.X.)
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- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.C.); (S.C.); (Z.L.); (L.W.); (H.X.)
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- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.C.); (S.C.); (Z.L.); (L.W.); (H.X.)
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- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.C.); (S.C.); (Z.L.); (L.W.); (H.X.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Modern Eco-Agriculture and Circular Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in the Tropics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.C.); (S.C.); (Z.L.); (L.W.); (H.X.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Modern Eco-Agriculture and Circular Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in the Tropics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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- Department of Ecology, College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; (J.C.); (S.C.); (Z.L.); (L.W.); (H.X.)
- Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center of Modern Eco-Agriculture and Circular Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in the Tropics, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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Tang S, Gong J, Song B, Cao W, Li J. Remediation of biochar-supported effective microorganisms and microplastics on multiple forms of heavy metals in eutrophic lake. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133098. [PMID: 38064949 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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In mineral-rich areas, eutrophic lakes are at risk of HMs pollution. However, few papers focused on the repair of HMs in eutrophic environment. Our study analyzed multiple forms of HMs, pore structure and microbial responses in the water-sediment system of eutrophic lake treated with biochar, Effective Microorganisms (EMs) or/and microplastics (MPs). As biochar provided an ideal carrier for EMs, the remediation of biochar-supported EMs (BE) achieved the greatest repairment that improved the bacterial indexes and greatly decreased the most HMs in various forms across the water-sediment system, and it also reduced metal mobility, bioavailability and ecological risk. The addition of aged MPs (MP) stimulated the microbial activity and significantly reduced the HMs levels in different forms due to the adsorption of biofilms/EPS adhered on MPs, but it increased metals mobility and ecological risks. The strong adsorption and high mobility of aged MPs would increase enrichment of HMs and cause serious ecological hazards. The incorporation of BE and MP (MBE) also greatly reduced the HMs in full forms, which was primarily ascribed to the adsorption of superfluous biofilms/EPS, but it distinctly depressed the microbial activity. The single addition of biochar and EMs resulted in the inability of HMs to be adsorbed due to the preferentially adsorption of dissolved nutrients and the absence of effective carrier, respectively. In the remediation cases, the remarkable removal of HMs was principally accomplished by the adsorption of HMs with molecular weight below 100 kDa, especially 3 kDa ∼100 kDa, which had higher specific surfaces and abundant active matters, resulting in higher adsorption onto biofilms/EPS.
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- Siqun Tang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, Guangdong, PR China; Shenzhen Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen 518000, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, Guangdong, PR China; Shenzhen Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen 518000, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, Guangdong, PR China; Shenzhen Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen 518000, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, Guangdong, PR China; Shenzhen Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen 518000, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Environmental Biology and Pollution Control, Hunan University, Ministry of Education, Changsha 410082, PR China; Greater Bay Area Institute for Innovation, Hunan University, Guangzhou 511300, Guangdong, PR China; Shenzhen Institute, Hunan University, Shenzhen 518000, PR China
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Liu Q, Ding Y, Lai Y, Long Y, Shi H, Liu M. The Immobilization Mechanism of Inorganic Amendments on Cu and Cd in Polluted Paddy Soil in Short/Long Term. TOXICS 2024; 12:157. [PMID: 38393252 PMCID: PMC10892406 DOI: 10.3390/toxics12020157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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This study investigated the impact of soil colloidal characteristics on the transfer patterns of different Cu and Cd speciation in contaminated soil treated with three different amendments: lime (L), zero-valent iron (ZVI), and attapulgite (ATP). It seeks to clarify the activation hazards and aging processes of these modifications on Cu and Cd. Compared with the control (CK), the available Cu concentrations treated with amendments reduced in the short term (6 months) by 96.49%, 5.54%, and 89.78%, respectively, and Cd declined by 55.43%, 32.31%, and 93.80%, respectively. Over a 12-year period, there was no significant change in the immobile effect with L, while Cu and Cd fell by 19.06% and 40.65% with ZVI and by 7.63% and 40.78% with ATP. Short- and long-term increases in the readily reducible iron and manganese oxide fraction of Cu and Cd were accompanied by a considerable rise in the concentrations of amorphous iron oxide in the soil and colloid after amendment treatment. This suggested that Cu and Cd were immobilized and stabilized in part by amorphous iron oxide.
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- Qing Liu
- College of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China; (Q.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.L.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China;
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- College of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China; (Q.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.L.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China;
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- College of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China; (Q.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.L.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China;
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- College of Environment and Chemical Engineering, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China; (Q.L.); (Y.L.); (Y.L.)
- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China;
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- National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization, Nanchang Hangkong University, Nanchang 330063, China;
- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural Efficient Water-Saving and Non-Point Source Pollution Preventing, Jiangxi Central Station of Irrigation Experiment, Nanchang 330063, China
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- Jiangxi Ecological Environment Monitoring Center, Nanchang 330039, China
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Li T, Yang W, Gao Q, Wei M, Li H, Ma X, Wen T, Guo J, Jin D. Reducing the mass and decreasing the bioavailability of heavy mental from organic wastes treated by black soldier fly larvae. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 269:115821. [PMID: 38091670 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.115821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), Hermetia illucens L., are widely used to reduce the mass of various wastes. However, the potential metal tolerance mechanisms during periods of waste bioconversion by BSFL remain largely unknown. To further reveal the mechanisms, BSFL were used to treat the agricultural organic wastes, including pig manure (PM), cow manure (COM), spent mushroom substrate (SMS), and wet distiller grains (WDG). After these individual and combined waste(s) were treated by BSFL, we investigated the waste reduction rates and evaluated the responses of BSFL gut microbes to heavy metals of agricultural organic wastes. Additionally, the colloidal particles of residual wastes were characterized by combing energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy, Size potential, Zeta potential, and excitation-emission matrix (EEM) spectroscopy. Results indicated that the waste reduction rates were up to 74% in COM+WDG and 69% in WDG, most of heavy metals (e.g., Zn and Co) from organic wastes were not accumulated in the bodies of mature larvae after treatment. Further, results obtained from the prediction of gene function on the basis of 16 S rRNA data revealed that the presence of multi-resistance genes in the gut of BSFL can help the larvae resist Zn and/or Co stress. In addition, the drug sensitivity test implied that BSFL5_L and BSFL6_L from BSFL gut bacterial strains have multi-resistance to Co and Zn. Additionally, EDX results revealed that the colloidal particles in five waste residues after BSFL treatment are mainly consisted of Fe, Ca and Si, which can capture heavy metals (e.g., Cu, Mn). Results from EEM spectroscopy and PARAFAC showed that tryptophan-like and humic-like accumulatively account for 56%- 68% of all components. Importantly, these two components could strongly bind the metal elements and form colloidal particles with high stability, and therefore reduce the heavy metal pollution of agricultural organic wastes. Our findings offered an environment-friendly method to treat agricultural organic wastes, which would be far-reaching influence to our environment.
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- Tao Li
- Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, PR China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Pest in Guiyang, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the P. R. China, Guiyang 550025, PR China
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- Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, PR China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Pest in Guiyang, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the P. R. China, Guiyang 550025, PR China
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- Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, PR China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Pest in Guiyang, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the P. R. China, Guiyang 550025, PR China
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- Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, PR China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Pest in Guiyang, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the P. R. China, Guiyang 550025, PR China
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- Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, PR China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Pest in Guiyang, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the P. R. China, Guiyang 550025, PR China
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- Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, PR China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Pest in Guiyang, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the P. R. China, Guiyang 550025, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, PR China
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- Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, PR China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Pest in Guiyang, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the P. R. China, Guiyang 550025, PR China.
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- Institute of Entomology, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, PR China; Scientific Observing and Experimental Station of Crop Pest in Guiyang, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the P. R. China, Guiyang 550025, PR China.
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Wang S, Zeng J, Li P, Wang C, Zhou A, Gao L, Kong X, Li X, Yue X, Luo J. Distribution characteristics, risk assessment, and relevance with surrounding soil of heavy metals in coking solid wastes from coking plants in Shanxi, China. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:1399. [PMID: 37914972 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11938-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Heavy metal concentrations represent important pollution evaluation indices, and it is necessary to assess the potential environmental and health risks from heavy metals associated with coking wastes from coking plants. In this study, coking sludge (CS), tar residue (TR), coke powder (CP), and sulfur paste (SP) from three coking plants (Plant A, Plant B, and Plant C) in central, western, and southern Shanxi Province and from soils surrounding Plant A were selected as the research objects, and the distributions of Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, Mn, Cd, and Cr were determined. The results showed that Cd in the four solid wastes far exceeded the soil background value by a factor of 16~195, and the contents of Pb in TR (three plants) and CS (Plant C) exceeded the soil background values 19.70-, 23.57-, 14.46-, and 12.56-fold, respectively. Similarly, the concentrations of Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, and Cd in soils were higher than the background values by factors of 31.18, 8.35, 34.79, 29.48, and 3.43, respectively. In addition, the Cu, Ni, Pb, and Cr in the four solid wastes and soils mainly existed in the residual state. As depth increased, the overall Ni, Pb, Mn, and Cd concentrations in soils increased. The high ecological risks associated with the four solid wastes were mainly due to the enrichment of Cd. Workers in coking plants face certain Cr health risks. This study provides theoretical support for the coking industry with respect to the treatment, disposal, and management of solid wastes.
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- Sufang Wang
- Shanxi Academy of Eco-Environmental Planning and Technology, 24 Beixiaoqiang Road, Taiyuan, 030009, China
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- Shanxi Academy of Eco-Environmental Planning and Technology, 24 Beixiaoqiang Road, Taiyuan, 030009, China
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- Shanxi Academy of Eco-Environmental Planning and Technology, 24 Beixiaoqiang Road, Taiyuan, 030009, China
- Municipal and Environmental Institute, China Railway Shanghai Design Institute Group Co., Ltd., Shanghai, 200040, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- Shanxi Academy of Eco-Environmental Planning and Technology, 24 Beixiaoqiang Road, Taiyuan, 030009, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- Shanxi Academy of Eco-Environmental Planning and Technology, 24 Beixiaoqiang Road, Taiyuan, 030009, China
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- Shanxi Academy of Eco-Environmental Planning and Technology, 24 Beixiaoqiang Road, Taiyuan, 030009, China.
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Yang N, Han L, Liu M. Inversion of soil heavy metals in metal tailings area based on different spectral transformation and modeling methods. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19782. [PMID: 37809479 PMCID: PMC10559111 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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The exploitation of mineral resources has seriously polluted the environment around mines, notably in terms of heavy metal contamination of tailings pond soil. Hyperspectral remote sensing, as opposed to conventional on-site sampling and laboratory analysis, offers a potent tool for effective monitoring the content of soil heavy metals. Therefore, we investigated the inversion models of heavy metal content in metal tailings area based on measured hyperspectral and multispectral data. Hyperspectral and its transformation, as well as the simulated Landsat8-OLI multispectral were used for model inversion respectively. Stepwise Multiple Linear Regression (SMLR), Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) and Back Propagation Neuron Network (BPNN) were established to study the spectral inversion of eight heavy metals (Cu, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb, Zn, As, and Hg). The direct inversion models were established on the basis of correlation analysis and the adjust coefficient of determination (Adjust_R2) and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) were used for model evaluation. Then the best combination of spectral transformation and inversion model were explored. The model inversion results suggested that: (1) Hyperspectral transformation can generally improve the model accuracy, especially the second derivative spectral, based on which the training Adjust_R2 of Hg SMLR and PLSR models are as high as 0.795 and 0.802. (2) The BP neural network inversion based on the denoised hyperspectrum demonstrate that both the training and testing Adjust_R2 of Cd, Ni and Hg models are all greater than 0.5, indicating good applicability in practical extrapolation. (3) Both the training and testing Adjust_R2 of Cu and Hg PLSR models based on simulated R_Landsat8-OLI multispectral are greater than 0.5, and Hg has lower RMSE and lager Adjust_R2 with training and testing Adjust_R2 values of 0.833 and 0.553 respectively. (4) Multispectral remote sensing detection and mapping of Hg contamination were realized by the optimal simulation model of Hg. Hence, it is feasible to simulate the multispectral with hyperspectral data for investigating heavy metal contamination.
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- Nannan Yang
- School of Land Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- School of Land Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Land Consolidation, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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- School of Land Engineering, Chang'an University, Xi'an, 710054, China
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Wang P, Huang W, Ren F, Fan D. Pollution evaluation and source identification of heavy metals in soil around steel factories located in Lanshan District, Rizhao City, eastern China. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2023; 195:657. [PMID: 37166535 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-023-11230-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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More than 40 enterprises have settled in the constructed steel-supporting industrial park adjacent to the Yellow Sea in Lanshan District, Rizhao City, eastern China. The concentration of heavy metals in the soil around steel factories often exceeds the limit specified by the national environmental agency. In this study, nine metals (Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, Mn, Fe, and Mg) in the soil around the steel-supporting industrial park were examined, and 100 soil samples were analyzed. The pollution characteristics and sources of these heavy metals were obtained via pollution index analysis, potential ecological risk evaluation, geostatistical analysis, and multivariate statistical analysis combined with a positive matrix factorization (PMF) model. The results indicated that the heavy metals showed varying accumulation levels, among which Cd, Ni, and Pb were the major heavy metals greatly influencing the soil quality. The area around the steel factories exhibited heavy pollution and a high ecological risk, and Ni and Cd were the main risk factors. The soil at the steel factories and that in the southeastern and southwestern parts of the study area attained higher heavy metal element contents than those in the soil in other parts. PMF analysis confirmed that Cu, Pb, and Cd originated from mixed agricultural and traffic sources. Mn was related to natural sources. Cr and Ni likely resulted from atmospheric deposition, and Zn, Cd, Fe, and Mg were mainly associated with industrial materials, with these four sources accounting for 32.68%, 12.2%, 27.57%, and 27.54%, respectively, of the total metal content. This study could facilitate the investigation, evaluation, and source identification of soil heavy metal pollution in industrial regions and surrounding areas of Lanshan District, Rizhao City.
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- Ping Wang
- School of Geography and Tourism, Qufu Normal University, Yan Tai Bei Lu 80, Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China.
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- School of Geography and Tourism, Qufu Normal University, Yan Tai Bei Lu 80, Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Geography and Tourism, Qufu Normal University, Yan Tai Bei Lu 80, Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China
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- School of Geography and Tourism, Qufu Normal University, Yan Tai Bei Lu 80, Rizhao City, Shandong Province, China
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Miao J, Hao J, Che R, Wang F, Li J, Liu L, Li X, Wang H. A double-edged sword: Reductive soil disinfestation changes the fates of trace metal elements in soil. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 872:162307. [PMID: 36804989 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Although the effects of reductive soil disinfestation (RSD) in soil sterilization have been proven in several countries, the potential risks of trace metal elements (TMEs) caused by RSD require further assessment. Here, freshly Cd-spiked soil and historically contaminated greenhouse soil were exposed to RSD and the fates of TMEs, Cd, Co, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn, were investigated. All RSD treatments lasted for 21 days and subsamples were collected at different time intervals. Samples were open-air incubated for another 7 days until day 28 to simulate the situation after drainage. The bioavailability and geochemical fractionation of TMEs were investigated based on single and sequential extraction procedures and the environmental risks were assessed. The results showed that RSD increased the relative abundance of Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes, and the content of functional groups, including Fe, Mn, and S compounds respirations increased after RSD, highlighting the possible reductive dissolution of FeMn oxides and precipitation of TMEs. The dissolution decreased the reducible fractions of TMEs and increased the acid-soluble fractions of Co, Ni, Pb, and Zn, in the European Community Bureau of Reference results, reflecting the activation of TMEs in soils. However, the precipitation of sulfate resulted in the stabilization of Cd and Cu in two types of soils, increased their residual fractions, and decreased their acid-soluble fractions and bioavailabilities. After drainage, because the influence caused by precipitation rapidly disappeared and the impact of FeMn oxides dissolution remained, the acid-solubility of TMEs was greater than their initial status in the two soils. Furthermore, as a highly toxic metal, the activation of Cd at 28 days caused the rapid increase of ecological risks, which is particularly concerning. The results suggest that RSD temporarily increases the potential risks of TMEs and that certain measures must be taken.
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- Jiahe Miao
- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China; Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax B3H 4R2, Canada
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China; Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax B3H 4R2, Canada
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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- School of Environment, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
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Xu J, Li L, Wang H, Gao Z, Wang C, Sun R, Zhang Y, Xu W, Hou X, Xu R. Adsorption Characteristics of Indigenous Chromium-Resistant Aspergillus niger Strain Isolated from Red Soil for Remediation of Toxic Chromium in Red Soil Environments. TOXICS 2022; 11:31. [PMID: 36668757 PMCID: PMC9866775 DOI: 10.3390/toxics11010031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The microbial treatment of soil has great potential to reduce chromium pollution. Here, an indigenous chromium-resistant Aspergillus niger strain (A1) was isolated and screened from heavily chromium-contaminated red soil in Yunnan Province, China using a traditional isolation method and a selective culture experiment. The molecular identification of A1 was achieved using 18S rRNA sequencing. The tolerance of the strain to toxic chromium was evaluated through pure laboratory culture. The adsorption effect and mechanism of A1 on chromium in red soil were further studied. The study concluded that A1 exhibited strong activity with exposure to 500 mg·L-1 Cr6+. Chromium adsorption by A. niger occurred mainly through intracellular metabolism, surface complexations with EPS, and chemical reduction with -C=C-, -OXuH, NH2, and -C=0. The optimized results showed that A1 had the best Cr6+ removal effect at pH 4, 40 °C, and a 60 h culture time. Compared with the inoculating of exogenous microbial agents, after inoculating A1 into the chromium-contaminated red soil, Cr6+ content was significantly reduced, and the high-toxicity chromium state (water-soluble and exchange states) decreased, whereas the low-toxicity chromium state (precipitation and residue states) increased. The results of red soil ITS also showed that the inoculation of indigenous microorganisms can better colonize the red soil. This study proves the feasibility of the application of indigenous A. niger to address red soil chromium pollution and provides a new idea and theoretical support for red soil remediation.
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- Jiwei Xu
- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Energy Engineering, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Energy Engineering, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Energy Engineering, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650500, China
- Provincial Key Laboratory of Rural Energy Engineering, Kunming 650500, China
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Wang C, Li P, Kong X, Li H, Zeng J, Luo J, Wang S, Yue X. Spatial variability and risk assessment of heavy metals in the soil surrounding solid waste from coking plants in Shanxi, China. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2022; 195:99. [PMID: 36369311 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10482-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Heavy metal pollution in the soil surrounding solid wastes from coking plants poses potential threats to human health and has attracted widespread attention. This study is the first to assess the spatial variability and risks of heavy metals in the soil surrounding solid waste from coking plants. The results showed that the concentrations of Cu, Ni, Pb, and Cd in the soil were much higher than the background value of the soil. Solid waste had a clear influence on the contents of Ni, Cd, Mn, Pb, and Cr in the soil. The ecological risk assessment of heavy metal pollution demonstrated that the pollution degree of Cu, Pb, and Cd was more serious than others, and the ecological risk of heavy metals was mainly caused by Cd in the soil. The human health risk assessment showed that adults and children near coking plants might face carcinogenic risk from exposure to Cr. This study can provide a theoretical basis for the prevention and management of soil heavy metal pollution surrounding solid waste in coking plants.
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- Cuicui Wang
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China
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- Shan Xi Service Center for Eco-Environmental Protection (Shan Xi Academy for Environmental Planning), Taiyuan, 030000, China
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- Shan Xi Service Center for Eco-Environmental Protection (Shan Xi Academy for Environmental Planning), Taiyuan, 030000, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China.
- Shan Xi Service Center for Eco-Environmental Protection (Shan Xi Academy for Environmental Planning), Taiyuan, 030000, China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, 030024, China.
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Espinoza-Guillen JA, Alderete-Malpartida MB, Escobar-Mendoza JE, Navarro-Abarca UF, Silva-Castro KA, Martinez-Mercado PL. Identifying contamination of heavy metals in soils of Peruvian Amazon plain: use of multivariate statistical techniques. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT 2022; 194:817. [PMID: 36131105 DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10494-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The Peruvian Amazon plain has abundant natural resources and is home to great biodiversity, which makes it an area with high economic potential. However, the use of its resources through various activities has contributed to the release of heavy metals (HMs) into its soils, generating severe pollution problems which have mainly affected the health of local populations and their ecosystems. Currently, there are no comprehensive studies that have identified the specific sources of contamination by HMs in the soils of this part of the Peruvian territory. In this sense, this research aims to identify the possible sources of contamination by HMs in the soils of the Peruvian Amazon plain to focus efforts on the establishment of adequate measures for the protection of the health of people and the ecosystem. In the present study, samples of topsoils (0-20 cm depth) and subsoils (100-150 cm depth) were collected for the analysis of 11 HMs (Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, V, Zn, Be, and Hg) in 48 sites located in four regions of the Peruvian Amazon plain (Loreto, Amazonas, San Martín, and Ucayali), over the year 2019. The enrichment factor and geoaccumulation index were applied to assess contamination levels of HMs. The results indicated that topsoils and subsoils presented a greater enrichment by the elements Be and Pb, and were classified as moderately contaminated. Likewise, the integral analysis of these indexes together with principal component analysis, hierarchical cluster analysis, correlation analysis, and coefficient of variation allowed the identification of potential sources of contamination by HMs. As a result, Fe, Co, Zn, Ni, V, and Cr were associated with natural or lithogenic sources (parent material, crude oil deposits, and organic matter decomposition). Hg was attributed to anthropogenic sources (illegal gold mining, atmospheric deposition, and vehicle emissions). Be, Pb, Cu, and Mn originated from natural sources (parent material, crude oil deposits, decomposition of organic matter, and forest fires) and anthropogenic (areas degraded by solid waste, illegal gold mining, agriculture, and hydrocarbons). These findings provide essential information to establish regulations and prevent and control HM contamination in soils of the Peruvian Amazon plain.
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- José Abel Espinoza-Guillen
- Programa de Maestría en Ciencias Ambientales, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Av. La Molina s/n, Lima, Perú.
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- Departamento Académico de Ingeniería Ambiental, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Av. La Molina s/n, Lima, Perú
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- Departamento Académico de Ingeniería Ambiental, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Av. La Molina s/n, Lima, Perú
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- Departamento Académico de Ingeniería Ambiental, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Av. La Molina s/n, Lima, Perú
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The Effects of the Long-Term Freeze–Thaw Cycles on the Forms of Heavy Metals in Solidified/Stabilized Lead–Zinc–Cadmium Composite Heavy Metals Contaminated Soil. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12062934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Heavy metals (HMs) exist in nature in different forms, and the more unstable the form of an HM, the higher its toxicity and bioavailability. The content of HMs in stable fractions can increase significantly through the stabilization/solidification (S/S) technology. Still, external environments such as freeze–thaw (F–T) cycles will affect the stability of HMs directly. Therefore, a long-term F–T study of S/S Pb–Zn–Cd composite HM-contaminated soil was conducted under six conditions (0, 3, 7, 14, 30, and 90 cycles) with each F–T cycle process up to 24 h. The improved Tessier method was employed, and the results show that the S/S technology makes HMs transform to a more stable fraction. Still, the transformation efficiency is different for each HM. More than 98% of lead and zinc were converted to stable forms, while for cadmium, there are only 75.1%. Meanwhile, the S/S HMs were rapidly transformed into unstable forms at 0–14 cycles, but after 14 cycles, the transformation speed was significantly reduced. Among stable forms, it is mainly that the carbonate-bound fraction of HMs changes to unstable forms, and the characteristic peaks of carbonate stretching vibration were found at 874 cm−1, and 1420 cm−1 by Fourier infrared spectroscopy proves the presence of carbonate-bound substances. As a result of this study, the change trend of contaminated soil with S/S HMs under the effect of long-term F–T cycle was revealed, and the crisis point of pollution prevention and control was found, which provides some theoretical basis for the safety of soil remediation project.
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