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Recent advances and prospects of constructed wetlands in cold climates: a review from 2013 to 2023
Constructed wetland (CW), a promising, environmentally responsible, and effective green ecological treatment technology, is actively involved in the treatment of various forms of wastewater. Low temperatures w...
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A comparative study on cadmium tolerance and applicability of two Solanum lycopersicum L. cultivars
Solanum lycopersicum L. can be classified into low Cd-accumulating and high Cd-accumulating types based on their accumulation characteristics of cadmium (Cd). There are many common S. lycopersicum varieties avai...
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Dehydration, heavy metal removal patterns, and microbial response in high moisture copper-containing sludge composting assisted by electromagnetic techniques
Copper, a widely used metal in industrial processes, generates copper-containing wastewater, leading to high-moisture sludge formation. Copper enrichment in the sludge reduces utilization and poses environment...
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Study on the enhancement of citric acid chemical leaching of contaminated soil by modified nano zero-valent iron
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of modified nanoscale zero-valent iron (SAS-nZVI) on chemical leaching of lead and cadmium composite contaminated soil by citric acid (CA). The synthesized SAS-nZVI was ...
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Spatial distribution of sediment dissolved organic matter in oligotrophic lakes and its binding characteristics with Pb(II) and Cu(II)
Dissolved organic matter (DOM), the most active component in interstitial waters, determines the stability of heavy metals and secondary release in sediments. However, little is known about the composition and...
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Effect of interactions between humic acid and cerium oxide nanoparticles on the toxicity to the Chlorella sp.
With the wide application of nanomaterials, the concentration of nanomaterials in natural water continues to increase, which poses a severe threat to the water environment. However, the influence of organic ma...
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Effects of bagasse as a carbon source on biofloc formation, water quality, and microbial community structure in shrimp culture system
As a widely available, low-cost agricultural byproduct, bagasse is a potential solid carbon source and provides microbial attachment as a biofilm carrier. In this study, the effects of bagasse as a carbon sour...
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Atmosphere-dependent combustion of Ganoderma lucidum biomass toward its enhanced transformability into green energy
Globally, the circular efficiency of biomass resources has become a priority due to the depletion and negative environmental impacts of fossil fuels. This study aimed to quantify the atmosphere-dependent combu...
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Influence of environmental filtering and spatial processes on macroinvertebrate community in urban lakes in the Taihu Lake Basin, China
Studies identifying the relative importance of multiple ecological processes in macroinvertebrate communities in urban lakes at a basin scale are rare. In this study, 14 urban lakes in the Taihu Lake Basin wer...
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Effectiveness of attapulgite modified by chlorides on speciation and environmental risk of heavy metals in soil
The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of attapulgite modified with five different chlorides (AMNaC, AMCaC, AMMgC, AMFeC, and AMAlC) in improving attapulgite performance and its poten...
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Multiplex dependence analysis of China’s interprovincial virtual water based on an ecological network
The interprovincial circulation of goods and services has formed virtual water flows between regions, which can redistribute water resources. Based on previous virtual water trade research, this study further ...
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Open AccessRecent progresses in analytical method development for 210Pb in environmental and biological samples
As a decay product of uranium series, 210Pb spreads widely in the nature and imposes strong radiological and chemical toxicity. It is vital to establish reliable and efficient radioanalytical methods for 210Pb de...
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Causal relationship between household consumption transition and CO2 emission in China: a dynamic panel model
The mitigation of carbon dioxide (CO2) generated from household consumption, accounting for 52% of China’s total greenhouse gas emissions, plays a pivotal role in China’s pursuit of reaching a carbon peak by 2030...
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The effect of indoor air filtration on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress: a review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Improvement of indoor air quality is beneficial for human health. However, previous studies have not reached consistent conclusions regarding the effects of indoor air filtration on inflammation and oxidative ...
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Phycosphere bacterial disturbance of Saccharina japonica caused by white rot disease relates to seawater nutrients
In mid-November 2021, there were large areas of white rot disease on cultivated Saccharina japonica in Rongcheng City, China, and diseases were undetected on Sargassum horneri and Porphyra yezoensis. The disturba...
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Pollution levels and probability risk assessment of potential toxic elements in soil of Pb–Zn smelting areas
Soil pollution around Pb–Zn smelters has attracted widespread attention around the world. In this study, we compiled a database of eight potentially toxic elements (PTEs) Pb, Zn, Cd, As, Cr, Ni, Cu, and Mn in ...
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Assessing the effects of extreme climate risk on urban ecological resilience in China
The frequent occurrence of extreme weather events has imparted significant pressure on urban ecosystem management. Evaluating the relationship between extreme climate risk (ECR) and urban ecological resilience (U...
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Occurrence and health risk of pesticide residues in Chinese herbal medicines from Shandong Province, China
Pesticide residue was one of the stress factors affecting quality and safety of Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs). The present study was designed to investigate the occurrence and dietary exposure of 70 pesticid...
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Medium optimization and dust suppression performance analysis of microbial-based dust suppressant compound by response surface curve method
At present, microbial dust suppressants based on microbial communities lack necessary systematic analysis of factors affecting dust suppression performance. Therefore, in this study, the response surface curve...
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Uncovering the world’s largest carbon sink—a profile of ocean carbon sinks research
As the world’s largest carbon sink, the oceans are essential to achieving the 1.5 °C target. Marine ecosystems play a crucial role in the “sink enhancement” process. A deeper comprehension of research trends, ...