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Preparation of novel Fe-containing zeolite-A for KN-R decolorization by Fenton-like reaction
Herein, novel catalysts of Fe-containing zeolite-A (Fe/zeolite-A) were synthesized by exchanging iron ions into zeolite-A framework, and short-chain organic acids (SCOAs) were employed as chelating agents. Rea...
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Open AccessCorrection: Incorporation of N-doped biochar into zero-valent iron for efficient reductive degradation of neonicotinoids: mechanism and performance
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Spatial distribution and risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soils from contaminated sites in Eastern China
A total of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were measured in 28 soil column samples from two contaminated industrial sites in Eastern China. The total concentration of 16 PAHs (∑PAHs) in the surface ...
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Open AccessIncorporation of N-doped biochar into zero-valent iron for efficient reductive degradation of neonicotinoids: mechanism and performance
The extensive use of neonicotinoids on food crops for pest management has resulted in substantial environmental contamination. It is imperative to develop an effective remediation material and technique as wel...
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Open AccessOrganic matter addition promotes Cd immobilization in alkaline paddy soils
Straw incorporation into the soil is a common agricultural practice, but its effect on soil cadmium (Cd) mobility is not well understood. We added 0–20 g kg−1 organic matters (OMs) with different C/N ratios to th...
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Distribution, bioaccumulation, and health risk assessment of organochlorines across the riverine ecosystem of Punjab Province, Pakistan
This study was designed to assess the distribution of organochlorines (OCs) in fish species, their spatio-temporal variations, bioaccumulation potential, and associated human health risks via dietary intake. T...
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Combined pollution effects of Cu and benzotriazole in rice (Oryza sativa L.) verified by split-root experiment
Although the combined effect of organic ligands and heavy metals in the environment on plants have been frequently reported, their complexed interaction in plants and the physiological effects remain to be rev...
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Rural territorial types in urban and rural integrated areas taking Jiangsu Province in China as an example
It is the prerequisite for rural revitalization to recognize the evolutionary laws and different characteristics of rural areas. China’s Rural Revitalization Strategic Plan (2018–2022) emphasizes the importanc...
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Construction of ZnIn2S4/MOF-525 heterojunction system to enhance photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline
Zirconium-based porphyrin metal organic frameworks (Zr-PMOFs) had attracted attention in the field of photocatalysis in recent years. However, the recombination of photogenerated carriers of monomer PMOF limit...
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Open AccessBiochar-derived dissolved organic matters influencing bacterium characteristics during biodegradation of sulfamethoxazole and chloramphenicol under alternation of visible and avoiding light
The influence of biochar-released dissolved organic matter (BDOM) on the transcription of gene (DEG) in Pseudomonas stutzeri and Shewanella putrefacien during sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and chloramphenicol (CAP) biod...
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Boron accumulation in soil, sediment, and plant of wastewater-irrigated areas in Tian**, China
The aim of this study was to investigate the accumulation of boron (B) in the soils, sediments, and plants in the wastewater (treated and untreated) irrigation farmlands. Twelve sites of soils and four sites o...
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PPCPs and heavy metals from hydrothermal sewage sludge-derived biochar: migration in wheat and physiological response
Once the sludge was directly used in the farmland, it will have a negative impact on human health through the food chain because sludge contains pollutants. Sewage sludge pyrolysis into biochar is an effective...
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Perfluoroalkyl acids in dust on residential indoor/outdoor window glass in Chinese cities: occurrence, composition, and toddler exposure
The dust on indoor and outdoor surfaces of the window glasses were collected using sterile cotton balls in 11 cities from China. Two sampling campaigns were conducted with the time interval of 7 days to invest...
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Behavior of Microplastics in Inland Waters: Aggregation, Settlement, and Transport
Inland waters are the main medium transporting microplastics to the ocean. Aggregation, vertical settlement, and horizontal transport will occur when microplastics enter the inland waterbodies. This paper revi...
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Combined Stresses of Boron and Salinity on Growth of Two Freshwater Algal Species
To investigate the combined effects of excess boron (B) and high salinity on the growth of freshwater algal species, Chlorella vulgaris and Microcystis aeruginosa were cultured in the medium with different B and ...
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Efficient photocatalytic degradation of volatile organic compounds over carbon quantum dots decorated Bi2WO6 under visible light
A series of CQDs/Bi2WO6 (CBW) hybrid materials with different loading amounts of carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were prepared via a facile in situ hydrothermal method. As determined by multiple techniques including X...
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Rhamnolipid-modified biochar-enhanced bioremediation of crude oil-contaminated soil and mediated regulation of greenhouse gas emission in soil
The application of biochar to contaminated soil is an effective strategy to enhance soil remediation by promoting microbial activity. However, the insufficient bioavailability of petroleum in crude oil-contami...
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Sorption and degradation of imidacloprid and clothianidin in Chinese paddy soil and red soil amended with biochars
Application of biochar technology in the remediation of organic contaminated soils has drawn growing interest in recent years. In this study, sorption and degradation of two typical neonicotinoid insecticides,...
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Correction to: Plastics of the Future? The Impact of Biodegradable Polymers on the Environment
This chapter was inadvertently published with three errors, which have now been corrected as follows
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Plastics of the Future? The Impact of Biodegradable Polymers on the Environment
With the increasing reports on the environmental distribution and ecological risks of petrochemical plastics and microplastics, degradable plastics are considered as the optimal alternative to the traditional ...
