ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
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2025
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IF 6.1
Jing Jiang,Chenyang Zhang,Meng Na,Shangqi Xu,Xiaoping Li,Shoubiao Zhou,Jihai Zhou
Soil cadmium (Cd) pollution has become increasingly severe, negatively affecting plant growth, soil safety, the ecological balance, and public health. Phytoremediation technology is an effective method for remediating soil Cd contamination because of its low cost, environmentally friendly nature, and minimal soil disturbance. However, phytoremediation efficiency is affected by factors such as the plant species, Cd concentration, and soil environment. In this study, a 180-day indoor potted experiment was conducted to explore the influences of various indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) levels on the growth, physiological and biochemical responses, Cd uptake, and soil enzyme activity of Cinnamomum (C.) camphora seedlings using 20 mg kg −1 Cd-contaminated soil with or without IAA treatments. The results showed that Cd stress significantly suppressed C. camphora seedling growth, whereas IAA application improved the basal diameter of seedlings by 22.22–133.33 %. This effect of IAA was observed primarily at low concentrations, while higher concentrations showed diminished effects. Compared to the Cd pollution treatment, adding 20 mg kg −1 IAA significantly enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, POD, CAT), reduced the malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and decreased soil basal respiration (SBR). Moreover, IAA treatment promoted Cd uptake in the roots, stems, and leaves, and reduced the soil Cd content by 22.90–41.17 %. In conclusion, exogenous IAA addition effectively alleviates Cd stress by regulating the plant’s physiological and biochemical characteristics and soil enzyme activities. These findings suggest that the combined use of IAA and C. camphora represents a promising remediation method for soil heavy metal pollution.
研究领域:
植物学
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植物生理学
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环境科学
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生物化学
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土壤科学
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ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
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2020
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IF 4.872
Shi-Long Ruan,Lei Xie,Jun-Wei Ou,Xue-Song Sun,Yong-Pu Zhang,Jian-Rao Hu
Cadmium (Cd) is an environmental toxicant and a nonessential metal. Cd can attack a wide range of organs, such as the liver, kidney, lung, ovary, testis, brain, and muscle in vertebrates. Among these organs, the testis might be the most sensitive organ to Cd toxicity. Metallothionein (MT) is a cysteine-rich protein with a low molecular weight, that can bind with Cd and eliminate reactive oxygen species (ROSs). Hydrogen peroxide, which as a crucial type of ROS that is induced by Cd, can be eliminated by catalase (CAT) in the self-protection of cells and to realize Cd toxicity resistance. To investigate the functions of MT and CAT in the testis of Cynops orientalis , we cloned the full-length MT and CAT genes of C. orientalis for the first time. Immunofluorescence results demonstrated that MT and CAT were expressed in Sertoli cells and all spermatogenic cells in the testis of C. orientalis . The results of the ultrastructural damage assay demonstrated that there were various impairments, which included organelle vacuolization, abnormal chromatin distribution, and apoptotic bodies, in somatic cells that were exposed to Cd. However, the anomalies of spermatozoa were located mainly in the mid-piece and head, many of which showed severely impaired structures. The results demonstrated that MT and CAT expression had distinct patterns in response to various Cd concentrations: an increase in MT mRNA levels with elevated Cd levels and a persistent increase in CAT mRNA levels with elevated Cd levels. These results suggested that MT and CAT play roles in Cd toxicity resistance in the testis and that the expression of CAT may be a better biomarker than the expression of MT for assessing Cd pollution.
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环境毒理学
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分子生物学
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生殖生物学
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2023
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IF 9.8
Wenhao Guan,Zhijia Fang,Yinyan Chen,Yongbin Li,Zhilan Peng,Lijun Sun,Qi Deng,Ravi Gooneratne
As one of the most accumulative toxic heavy metals, cadmium (Cd) poses a major threat to human health. Bacterial siderophores, as small molecules with metal-absorbing ability, have great potential activity for Cd-reduction. In this study, the siderophore-producing bacterialstrain FCH-CR2 was isolated from a high-Cd contaminated soil using the CAS method. Leclercia adecarboxylata was identified through 16S rRNA sequence, homology analysis, colony morphology, physiological and biochemical tests. A siderophore, catechol type 2,3-dihydroxy-N-benzoyl- l -serine (DHBS) secreted by FCH-CR2, was purified using RP-HPLC and identified by LC-MS/MS. Intraperitoneal injection of DHBS significantly increased fecal Cd levels, and reduced Cd accumulation in organs. In density flooding theory (DFT) analysis, DHBS may bind to Cd via the hydroxyl site on the benzene ring. Besides, the isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) assay revealed that the formation of Cd-DHBS is a spontaneous and endothermic reaction with ΔG = −21.4 kJ/mol and ΔH = 1.51 ± 0.142 kJ/mol.
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环境科学
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微生物学
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化学
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
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2014
·Vol. 22
·期 7
·5563-5571
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IF 2.757
Li Yu-jiao,Hu Peng-jie,Zhao Jie,Dong Chang-xun
Composite washing of cadmium (Cd)- and lead (Pb)-contaminated agricultural soil from Hunan province in China using mixtures of chlorides (FeCl 3 , CaCl 2 ) and citric acid (CA) was investigated. The concentrations of composite washing agents for metal removal were optimized. Sequential extraction was conducted to study the changes in metal fractions after soil washing. The removal of two metals at optimum concentration was reached. Using FeCl 3 mixed with CA, 44 % of Cd and 23 % of Pb were removed, and 49 and 32 % by CaCl 2 mixed with CA, respectively. The mechanism of composite washing was postulated. A mixture of chlorides and CA enhanced metal extraction from soil through the formation of metal–chloride and metal–citrate complexes. CA in extract solutions promoted the formation of metal–chloride complexes and reduced the solution pH. Composite washing reduced Cd and Pb in Fe–Mn oxide forms significantly. Chlorides and CA exerted a synergistic effect on metal extraction during composite washing.
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环境科学
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土壤修复
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Antioxidants
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2024
·Vol. 13
·期 10
·1268
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IF 6
Weilong Zhou,Haolong Zheng,Yingyin Wu,Junyi Lin,Xiaofei Ma,Yixuan Xing,Huilong Ou,Hebert Ely Vasquez,Xing Zheng,Feng Yu,Zhifeng Gu
The escalating impact of human activities has led to the accumulation of microplastics (MPs) and heavy metals in marine environments, posing serious threats to marine ecosystems. As essential components of oceanic ecosystems, large seaweeds such as Caulerpa lentillifera play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. This study investigated the effects of MPs and cadmium (Cd) on the growth, physiology, biochemistry, and Cd accumulation in C. lentillifera while elucidating the underlying molecular regulatory mechanisms. The results demonstrated that exposure to MPs alone significantly promoted the growth. In contrast, exposure to Cd either alone or in combination with MPs significantly suppressed growth by reducing stem and stolon length, bud count, weight gain, and specific growth rates. Combined exposure to MPs and Cd exhibited the most pronounced inhibitory effect on growth. MPs had negligible impact while Cd exposure either alone or combined with MPs impaired antioxidant defenses and exacerbated oxidative damage; with combined exposure being the most detrimental. Analysis of Cd content revealed that MPs significantly increased Cd accumulation in algae intensifying its toxic effects. Gene expression analysis revealed that Cd exposure down-regulated key genes involved in photosynthesis, impairing both photosynthetic efficiency and energy conversion. The combined exposure of MPs and Cd further exacerbated these effects. In contrast, MPs alone activated the ribosome pathway, supporting ribosomal stability and protein synthesis. Additionally, both Cd exposure alone or in combination with MPs significantly reduced chlorophyll B and soluble sugar content, negatively impacting photosynthesis and nutrient accumulation. In summary, low concentrations of MPs promoted C. lentillifera growth, but the presence of Cd hindered it by disrupting photosynthesis and antioxidant mechanisms. Furthermore, the coexistence of MPs intensified the toxic effects of Cd. These findings enhance our understanding of how both MPs and Cd impact large seaweed ecosystems and provide crucial insights for assessing their ecological risks.
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海洋生态学
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环境毒理学
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分子生物学
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植物学
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
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2025
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IF 7.3
Wei Zhang,Jianwei Li,Ruihua Huang,Xueqi Zhang,Yuting Wang,Dongmei Zhou,Qiming Xian
An in-depth understanding of the sorption behaviors of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in soil is essential to assess their environmental risks accurately. Due to chemical industry production and waste treatment, co-contamination soil of heavy metals (HMs)-PFASs has become a public concern worldwide. This study investigated soil sorption behaviors of PFASs including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), and perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS). A multiple linear regression (MLR) model was developed to predict the sorption of PFOS in soil. Validation results demonstrated that this model could effectively predict the distribution coefficients ( K d ) of PFOS based on soil organic carbon (OC), silt, clay, and free Fe/Al-oxide contents, exhibiting a strong predictive ability ( r 2 = 0.942, p < 0.001). In six soils, HMs (Cd 2+ and As 5+ ) influence three anionic PFASs sorption primarily by altering the electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions between soil components and PFASs. The K d values of PFOS tend to rise with increasing Cd 2+ concentration but decline with increasing As 5+ concentration. In contrast, HMs have a relatively minor influence on the sorption of PFOA and PFHxS. Moreover, a nonlinear model was constructed for the first time to quantify the impact of HMs on PFASs sorption. The model achieves exceptional prediction accuracy when applied to both experimental data from this study and literature data. A comprehensive understanding of PFASs sorption behavior in soil under conditions of coexisting HMs is of great significance for formulating targeted degradation and mitigation strategies for co-contaminated sites.
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环境科学
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土壤学
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2022
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IF 10.753
Zhaoxue Zhang,Yi Lu,Haipu Li,Ya Gao,Zhaoguang Yang
Rice is one of the world's staple foods . Cadmium (Cd) levels in paddy soil are still increasing, and “Cd-contaminated rice” is a frequent occurrence, posing a serious threat to human health. Therefore, Cd contamination in rice is a key issue in agricultural production that needs to be addressed urgently. The Cd accumulation in rice is closely related to other elements. In this study, the impact of nickel (Ni) on the uptake and accumulation of Cd in rice was revealed, and the mechanism was discussed. Statistical analysis of field data showed that Cd concentration in rice grains decreased exponentially with increasing Ni concentration in paddy soils, which was verified by the hydroponic experiments. Under 5 μmol/L Cd exposure conditions, the addition of Ni (100 μmol/L) reduced the Cd contents in roots, stems, and leaves by 81.6 %, 60.6 %, and 65.9 %, respectively. With the presence of Ni, the amount of iron plaque decreased, and the Cd content in the iron plaque was reduced due to the competition between Ni and Cd for adsorption sites. In addition, the migration of Cd from stems to leaves was reduced. At the same time, the distribution of Cd in the cell was altered, and the concentration of Cd in the root cell walls increased with increasing Ni addition under 5 μmol/L Cd exposure. These findings highlight the critical role of Ni in inhibiting Cd accumulation in rice, and provide important information for understanding the effects of coexisting elements in Cd-contaminated soils on Cd accumulation in crops.
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农业科学
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环境科学
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EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
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2017
·Vol. 177
·期 2
·257-264
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IF 1.921
Li Li,Guo Li,Chen Xingjie,Xiang Mingli,Yang Fang,Ren Jing-chao,Zhang Guang-hui
Secondhand smoke (SHS) has adverse effects on health, particularly for children. Our purpose was to analyze the correlation between SHS exposure and heavy metal concentrations in children. The investigation was conducted in Xinxiang County, Henan Province, China, from August 2015 to December 2015. In total, 821 students (433 boys and 388 girls) were recruited, and the contents of heavy metals in their hair—including chromium, manganese, nickel, arsenic, lead, and cadmium—were detected by ICP-MS. The children’s parents were informed, and a questionnaire was conducted, which included questions about smoking habits and demographic characteristics. Our results indicate that all parent smokers are fathers, 48.9% of fathers who are smokers, but 25.2% of fathers smoke in front of their children. The levels of chromium (median girls vs boys, μg/g) (2.36 vs 2.06, p < 0.001), nickel (1.28 vs 0.97, p < 0.001), arsenic (0.55 vs 0.49, p < 0.001), and lead (2.73 vs 2.16, p < 0.001) in girls were significantly higher than in boys. The levels of cadmium (median, SHS group vs control: 0.43 vs 0.29 (μg/g), p < 0.001) and lead (median, SHS group vs control: 2.71 vs 2.27 (μg/g), p = 0.007) in the SHS group were significantly higher than in the control. Multi-linear regression analysis indicated that SHS exposure in children is very likely to be correlated with increasing levels of lead (β (95% CI): 0.53 (0.99–5.14), p = 0.023) and cadmium (β (95% CI): 0.43 (0.14–0.73), p = 0.003) in their hair. In conclusion, children exposed to SHS have increased lead and cadmium accumulations in the body.
Conclusion : In our study, 821 students (433 boys and 388 girls) were recruited, and the contents of heavy metals in their hair—including chromium, manganese, nickel, arsenic, lead, and cadmium—were detected by ICP-MS. And the secondhand smoking (SHS) exposure was inquired by face-to-face investigation of their parents. We illustrated that children exposed to SHS have increased lead and cadmium accumulations in the body.
What is Known:
• Secondhand smoke (SHS) has adverse effects on health, particularly for children.
• There might be correlation between SHS exposure and heavy metal concentrations in children .
What is New:
• The levels of chromium, nickel, arsenic, and lead in girls were significantly higher than in boys . • SHS exposure in children was correlated with increasing levels of lead and cadmium in their hair because of exposure to SHS .
研究领域:
公共卫生
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环境医学
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POLYMER BULLETIN
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2019
·Vol. 77
·期 7
·3795-3811
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IF 1.858
Wang Zhonghua,Zhou Wei,Zhu Liang
We investigated the adsorption of Cd 2+ and Pb 2+ using straw/bentonite-g-poly(acrylic acid- co -acrylamide) resin as an adsorbent in single and binary-component systems. The resin was characterized by various analytical techniques. Adsorption experiments were conducted by varying the pH, adsorbent dosage, initial concentration and temperature. Adsorption data for Cd 2+ and Pb 2+ fitted the Langmuir isotherm in the single-component system. Kinetic data for Cd 2+ and Pb 2+ followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic in a single-component system. A maximum adsorption for Cd 2+ occurred at pH 5, whereas for Pb 2+ , the maximum Cd 2+ adsorption occurred at pH 3. The maximum Cd 2+ and Pb 2+ adsorption capacities were 315.1 mg g −1 and 355.5 mg g −1 , respectively. In the binary-component system, the presence of Cd 2+ could improve the adsorption capacity of Pb 2+ and the presence of Pb 2+ could reduce the adsorption capacity of Cd 2+ when the Cd 2+ concentration was high. This study provides realistic and valid data on resin use to remove heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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RSC Advances
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2012
·Vol. 2
·期 27
·10330-10336
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IF 0
Jungang Hou,Chao Yang,Zheng Wang,Shuqiang Jiao,Hongmin Zhu
Large-scale hydrogen production through water splitting using photocatalysts with solar energy can potentially produce clean fuel from renewable resources. In this work, photocatalytic hydrogen evolution with a high efficiency was achieved using CdS nanocrystal decorated CdLa2S4 microspheres (CdS/CdLa2S4) successfully prepared by a two-step hydrothermal process. The obtained CdS/CdLa2S4 composite was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), electron microscopy (EM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV-vis diffuse reflectance absorption spectroscopy (DRS), and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL). XRD demonstrated that highly crystalline hexagonal CdS was obtained in CdS/CdLa2S4. EM results revealed that CdLa2S4 microspheres assembled from a large number of nanoprisms, were intimately enwrapped by the surrounding CdS nanocrystals with a particle size below 20 nm. This unique architecture resulted in the appropriate dispersion of CdS nanocrystals and intimate multipoint contacts between the CdS nanocrystals and CdLa2S4, which led to significant enhancement of charge separation in CdS/CdLa2S4. Especially, the CdLa2S4 microspheres decorated with 3 wt% CdS nanocrystals containing 0.4 wt% of Pt showed a high rate of H2-production at 2.25 mmol h−1 with an apparent quantum efficiency of 54% under 420 nm monochromatic light. The rate of hydrogen evolution from water splitting was 9 times faster in comparison with the rate observed on pure CdLa2S4, which is ascribed to the presence of CdS nanocrystals that alter the energy levels of the conduction and valence bands in the coupled semiconductor system.
研究领域:
材料科学
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光催化
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能源化学
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纳米材料
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半导体物理
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可再生能源
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催化化学
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2018
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IF 5.667
Yuanyuan Lu,Xinqiang Liang,Jianming Xu,Ziyi Zhao,Guangming Tian
CuZrO 3 nanocomposites were prepared by chemical precipitation and oxidation at a high temperature (700 °C). The structural features of the fabricated CuZrO 3 nanocomposites (CuZrO 3 NCs) were elucidated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results presented herein show that these nanocomposites formed a nanograde needle structure with high crystallinity. By mixing with graphene (Gr), a CuZrO 3 -Gr composite modified glassy carbon electrode (CuZrO 3 -Gr/GCE) was successfully constructed for the simultaneous electrochemical detection of Pb(II) and Cd(II) in a acetate (NaAc-HAc) buffer solution (pH 4.6) via square wave anodic stripping voltammetry (SWASV). Due to the synergetic effect of the CuZrO 3 nanoparticles and graphene, the CuZrO 3 -Gr/GCE showed excellent electrical conductivity and mechanical stability in the presence of Pb(II) and Cd(II) ions. The limits of detection were 0.1 μg L −1 for Pb(II) and 0.5 μg L −1 for Cd(II). Application of this method for the co-detection of two ions in soil samples is expected to obtain useful results and possess significant advantages over tradition detection methods.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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分析化学
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Journal of Cleaner Production
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2024
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IF 9.7
Md Shafiqul Islam,Hui Deng,Youming Dong,Junhua Zhu,Minling Gao,Zhengguo Song
Arsenic and cadmium (As/Cd) are toxic elements which negatively impact the health and productivity of rice plants by subjecting them to stress. To address these issues, we developed three biochar amendment materials derived from plant-based corn-stover with iron-magnesium modification (FM@CB), char sourced from animal-based eggshells with iron-magnesium modification (FM@EB), and a blend (1:1, w/w) of both (FM@CEB). Batch adsorption experiment revealed that FM@CB exhibited a Langmuir sorption capacity of 77 mg g −1 for As(III) and 107 mg g −1 for Cd(II). In contrast, FM@EB showed values of 63 mg g −1 for As(III) and 115 mg g −1 for Cd(II), both observed in mixed systems. The exothermic dual adsorption mechanisms could include ion exchange, cation-anion bridging, complexation with surface functional groups, and precipitation processes. Pot trials were conducted, and the findings unveiled a substantial enhancement in rice grain yield with a 2% application of FM@CB, FM@EB, and FM@CEB. Specifically, there was a notable increase of 21.9%, 34.9%, and 37.6%, respectively. Simultaneously, the application led to a reduction in grain As levels by 34.4%, 53.2%, and 42.6%, and grain Cd levels by 48.7%, 71.2%, and 59.9%, respectively, in comparison to the no-amendment control condition. Our study observed a transformation in the soil's microbial community, as beneficial bacterial genera such as Anaeromyxobacter , Citrifermentans , and Desulfovibrio emerged to assist in the detoxification of these metal contaminants. Concurrently, the application of these materials led to a reduction in harmful bacterial genera like Pseudomonas , Flavobacterium , and Massilia . In addition, these amendments decreased the bioavailable As/Cd fractions in the soil and promoted the root-iron-plaque, which effectively sequesters these contaminants, rendering rice quality improvement. Ultimately, the use of these amendments, particularly FM@CEB, holds the promise of protecting rice from harmful metal(loid)s contaminants, increasing yields, and revitalizing the soil. The presence of these unique bacterial genera, especially those capable of detoxifying As/Cd, plays a crucial role in ensuring a healthier and more secure environment for all living organisms.
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农业科学
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