Pub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2025-02-15DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100605
Md Refat Jahan Rakib , Mehnaj Mohiuddin , Md Abdullah Al Masud , Mohammed Fahim Murshed , Venkatramanan Senapathi , Md Aminul Islam , Md Jakariya
The increasing presence of microplastics (MP) in drinking water worldwide has highlighted its potential adverse health effects and the need to summarize existing data to assess knowledge gaps. In this review, thirteen studies on microplastics in groundwater were methodically analyzed. Concentrations ranging from 0.1 to 6832 particles per microliter were found, mainly in open and drilled wells, containing the common polymers PVC, PET, PE, PA and PS. Most studies focus on Europe and North America, suggesting a geographical bias. This report calls for further research in underrepresented regions such as Asia, Africa and South America and highlights the need for standardized sampling methods. It suggests expanding research to better understand MP pollution levels, sources and public health impacts, particularly in groundwater near urban and industrial areas. Improvements in ecological assessment models are also advocated to improve understanding of MPs impacts of MP on ecosystems and groundwater quality to support the development of effective management strategies.
{"title":"Exploring the impact of microplastics in groundwater on human health: A comprehensive review","authors":"Md Refat Jahan Rakib , Mehnaj Mohiuddin , Md Abdullah Al Masud , Mohammed Fahim Murshed , Venkatramanan Senapathi , Md Aminul Islam , Md Jakariya","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100605","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100605","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing presence of microplastics (MP) in drinking water worldwide has highlighted its potential adverse health effects and the need to summarize existing data to assess knowledge gaps. In this review, thirteen studies on microplastics in groundwater were methodically analyzed. Concentrations ranging from 0.1 to 6832 particles per microliter were found, mainly in open and drilled wells, containing the common polymers PVC, PET, PE, PA and PS. Most studies focus on Europe and North America, suggesting a geographical bias. This report calls for further research in underrepresented regions such as Asia, Africa and South America and highlights the need for standardized sampling methods. It suggests expanding research to better understand MP pollution levels, sources and public health impacts, particularly in groundwater near urban and industrial areas. Improvements in ecological assessment models are also advocated to improve understanding of MPs impacts of MP on ecosystems and groundwater quality to support the development of effective management strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"44 ","pages":"Article 100605"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143579336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The wastewater treatment consists of a resource recovery approach driven by the growing demand for sustainable solutions to address environmental pollution and resource scarcity. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of regenerative resource recovery from wastewater using bio-based soft technologies. It highlights the current state-of-the-art methodologies and stresses their significance in promoting sustainable wastewater management. The paper outlines various bio-based soft technologies, their principles, successful applications, and case studies. It also reports the advantages and limitations of these technologies, offering insights into their integration with existing systems and potential future advancements in promoting these technologies for effective wastewater management. It has the potential to revolutionize wastewater treatment with more efficient resource recovery, improved scalability, and broader integration into global wastewater management systems.
{"title":"Regenerative resource recovery from wastewater: State-of-the-art bio-based soft technology","authors":"Prabhakar Sharma , Simranjeet Singh , Praveen C. Ramamurthy , Joginder Singh , Jayanta Kumar Biswas","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2024.100587","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2024.100587","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The wastewater treatment consists of a resource recovery approach driven by the growing demand for sustainable solutions to address environmental pollution and resource scarcity. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of regenerative resource recovery from wastewater using bio-based soft technologies. It highlights the current state-of-the-art methodologies and stresses their significance in promoting sustainable wastewater management. The paper outlines various bio-based soft technologies, their principles, successful applications, and case studies. It also reports the advantages and limitations of these technologies, offering insights into their integration with existing systems and potential future advancements in promoting these technologies for effective wastewater management. It has the potential to revolutionize wastewater treatment with more efficient resource recovery, improved scalability, and broader integration into global wastewater management systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 100587"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143096877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2025-01-10DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100594
Abhishek Kumar , Wasim Akram Shaikh , Hakim Mudasir Maqsood , Sanjai J. Parikh , Jayanta Kumar Biswas
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have garnered significant attention because of their persistence and detrimental environmental impacts, posing major challenges in wastewater treatment. Yet, traditional treatment methods fall short of providing a sustainable solution. This study argues that biochar-based composites represent the most promising innovative solution for PFAS remediation. Biochar, produced through the pyrolysis of organic materials, possesses beneficial properties such as high porosity, surface area, and surface functionality, making it highly effective in removing various environmental pollutants. Recent advancements in biochar technology, such as incorporating materials like metal oxides, nanoparticles, metal–organic frameworks, and functionalized polymers, have only increased its efficacy. This article explores the latest developments in biochar-based PFAS removal, including adsorption mechanisms, while critically addressing the current limitations. The findings indicate that biochar-based composites offer a scalable, practical, and effective approach to mitigating PFAS contamination, and should be prioritized over conventional treatment methods.
{"title":"Harnessing sustainable biochar-based composites for effective PFAS removal from wastewater","authors":"Abhishek Kumar , Wasim Akram Shaikh , Hakim Mudasir Maqsood , Sanjai J. Parikh , Jayanta Kumar Biswas","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100594","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100594","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have garnered significant attention because of their persistence and detrimental environmental impacts, posing major challenges in wastewater treatment. Yet, traditional treatment methods fall short of providing a sustainable solution. This study argues that biochar-based composites represent the most promising innovative solution for PFAS remediation. Biochar, produced through the pyrolysis of organic materials, possesses beneficial properties such as high porosity, surface area, and surface functionality, making it highly effective in removing various environmental pollutants. Recent advancements in biochar technology, such as incorporating materials like metal oxides, nanoparticles, metal–organic frameworks, and functionalized polymers, have only increased its efficacy. This article explores the latest developments in biochar-based PFAS removal, including adsorption mechanisms, while critically addressing the current limitations. The findings indicate that biochar-based composites offer a scalable, practical, and effective approach to mitigating PFAS contamination, and should be prioritized over conventional treatment methods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 100594"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143096874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2025-01-11DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100595
Guorong Yi , Xuan Wu , Kuok Ho Daniel Tang , Ronghua Li
Bisphenol A (BPA) is an emerging organic contaminant, which is widely used in plastic production and has estrogenic activity, but its accumulation in the environment is increasing due to the extensive use of BPA-containing products. In the natural environment, specific bacteria or fungi can metabolize BPA, converting it into non-toxic or less harmful substances. However, the biodegradation of BPA is a complex and variable process, with its efficiency being influenced by environmental conditions, microbial species, and their activities. This paper analyzes the efficiency of microbial BPA degradation, reviews current research, summarizes the mechanisms and metabolic pathways involved, and provides insights for future research directions.
{"title":"Microbial degradation of bisphenol A – A mini-review","authors":"Guorong Yi , Xuan Wu , Kuok Ho Daniel Tang , Ronghua Li","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100595","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100595","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bisphenol A (BPA) is an emerging organic contaminant, which is widely used in plastic production and has estrogenic activity, but its accumulation in the environment is increasing due to the extensive use of BPA-containing products. In the natural environment, specific bacteria or fungi can metabolize BPA, converting it into non-toxic or less harmful substances. However, the biodegradation of BPA is a complex and variable process, with its efficiency being influenced by environmental conditions, microbial species, and their activities. This paper analyzes the efficiency of microbial BPA degradation, reviews current research, summarizes the mechanisms and metabolic pathways involved, and provides insights for future research directions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 100595"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143096871","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2025-01-07DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100592
Feng Wang , Chenxin Zhao , Xiong Shi , Yang Wu , Jingyang Luo
Emerging contaminants (ECs) in waste-activated sludge (WAS) pose significant risks to ecosystems and human health. Anaerobic digestion (AD), a microbial-driven waste management technology, is particularly vulnerable to interference from ECs. This review comprehensively explores the effects of various ECs, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and microplastics, on AD processes and their underlying mechanisms. ECs typically inhibit sludge digestion by disrupting extracellular polymeric substance structures, altering enzyme activity, and affecting microbial communities and metabolic functions. However, at low concentrations, some microorganisms can adapt and restore methane production. Addressing the synergistic and antagonistic interactions of multiple ECs, which complicate treatment outcomes, is critical. Additionally, ECs alter the removal of resistance genes during AD by reshaping microbial host structures, enhancing horizontal gene transfer, and activating reaction pathways, increasing ecological risks. AD also demonstrates limited efficiency in degrading ECs, reducing the quality of digestate as biofertilizer and potentially impacting human health via the food chain. To improve AD efficiency in the presence of ECs, strategies such as source control, pretreatment, and novel green technologies are proposed. This review provides key insights into optimizing AD performance and resilience for EC-laden organic waste, emphasizing integrated and adaptive approaches to meet evolving challenges.
{"title":"Warning the environmental risks of emerging contaminants on low-carbon sludge anaerobic digestion treatment","authors":"Feng Wang , Chenxin Zhao , Xiong Shi , Yang Wu , Jingyang Luo","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100592","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100592","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Emerging contaminants (ECs) in waste-activated sludge (WAS) pose significant risks to ecosystems and human health. Anaerobic digestion (AD), a microbial-driven waste management technology, is particularly vulnerable to interference from ECs. This review comprehensively explores the effects of various ECs, including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and microplastics, on AD processes and their underlying mechanisms. ECs typically inhibit sludge digestion by disrupting extracellular polymeric substance structures, altering enzyme activity, and affecting microbial communities and metabolic functions. However, at low concentrations, some microorganisms can adapt and restore methane production. Addressing the synergistic and antagonistic interactions of multiple ECs, which complicate treatment outcomes, is critical. Additionally, ECs alter the removal of resistance genes during AD by reshaping microbial host structures, enhancing horizontal gene transfer, and activating reaction pathways, increasing ecological risks. AD also demonstrates limited efficiency in degrading ECs, reducing the quality of digestate as biofertilizer and potentially impacting human health via the food chain. To improve AD efficiency in the presence of ECs, strategies such as source control, pretreatment, and novel green technologies are proposed. This review provides key insights into optimizing AD performance and resilience for EC-laden organic waste, emphasizing integrated and adaptive approaches to meet evolving challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 100592"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143096873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2024-12-02DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2024.100588
Md Tabish Noori , Priyanka Gupta , Klaus Hellgardt , Booki Min
Accumulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soil, sediment, and water poses significant public health risks due to their persistence and potential toxicity. PFAS compound possesses strong C – F bonds that require very high energy to break, making current technology unsustainable and challenging for large-scale treatment. Recent mechanistic insights into microbial degradation of PFAS offer promising solutions for their sustainable degradation. Specifically, bioelectrochemical systems can effectively break the strong C – F bonds in PFAS using high-energy electrons generated from electroactive microbes at a conductive anode electrode, achieving an astonishing removal efficiency of up to 96 %. However, these systems are still experimental, requiring further optimization for successful large-scale applications. This concise yet detailed review aims to enhance understanding of the emergence of PFAS as a pervasive potent chemical, microbe-assisted degradation mechanisms, and microbial community analysis, guiding future research and policy development for improved public health and environmental management.
{"title":"Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): An emerging environmental challenge and (microbial)bioelectrochemical treatment strategies","authors":"Md Tabish Noori , Priyanka Gupta , Klaus Hellgardt , Booki Min","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2024.100588","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2024.100588","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Accumulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soil, sediment, and water poses significant public health risks due to their persistence and potential toxicity. PFAS compound possesses strong C – F bonds that require very high energy to break, making current technology unsustainable and challenging for large-scale treatment. Recent mechanistic insights into microbial degradation of PFAS offer promising solutions for their sustainable degradation. Specifically, bioelectrochemical systems can effectively break the strong C – F bonds in PFAS using high-energy electrons generated from electroactive microbes at a conductive anode electrode, achieving an astonishing removal efficiency of up to 96 %. However, these systems are still experimental, requiring further optimization for successful large-scale applications. This concise yet detailed review aims to enhance understanding of the emergence of PFAS as a pervasive potent chemical, microbe-assisted degradation mechanisms, and microbial community analysis, guiding future research and policy development for improved public health and environmental management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 100588"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143096876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2025-01-17DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100597
Punniyakotti Elumalai , Xuke Gao , Punniyakotti Parthipan , Junyu Luo , Jinjie Cui
Over the past two decades, global consumption of agrochemicals has risen considerably. These chemicals are hazardous to air, soil, freshwater, marine microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. This review examines worldwide agrochemical consumption trends from 2001 to 2021. It discusses environmental emissions of nitrous oxide, nitric oxide, and ammonia from nitrogen fertilizers. The review highlights the impact of various pesticide residues on air, soil, water, animals, and human health. This review also explores the influence of agrochemical pollution on climatic change, including its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and its effects on temperature and rainfall patterns. Finally, we outline the global actions undertaken by organizations such as UNFAO, UNEP, WHO, and EC to address agrochemical pollution and promote control strategies. This review underscores the negative effects of agrochemical pollution on ecosystems and suggests that reducing agrochemical usage, implementing integrated pest management, and promoting organic farming can help mitigate its environmental impact.
{"title":"Agrochemical pollution: A serious threat to environmental health","authors":"Punniyakotti Elumalai , Xuke Gao , Punniyakotti Parthipan , Junyu Luo , Jinjie Cui","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100597","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100597","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Over the past two decades, global consumption of agrochemicals has risen considerably. These chemicals are hazardous to air, soil, freshwater, marine microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. This review examines worldwide agrochemical consumption trends from 2001 to 2021. It discusses environmental emissions of nitrous oxide, nitric oxide, and ammonia from nitrogen fertilizers. The review highlights the impact of various pesticide residues on air, soil, water, animals, and human health. This review also explores the influence of agrochemical pollution on climatic change, including its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and its effects on temperature and rainfall patterns. Finally, we outline the global actions undertaken by organizations such as UNFAO, UNEP, WHO, and EC to address agrochemical pollution and promote control strategies. This review underscores the negative effects of agrochemical pollution on ecosystems and suggests that reducing agrochemical usage, implementing integrated pest management, and promoting organic farming can help mitigate its environmental impact.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 100597"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143096875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-02-01Epub Date: 2025-01-21DOI: 10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100598
Raphaël Rousset , Armel Gallet
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) microbial insecticides owe their effectiveness mostly to Cry toxins that target specific insects. Bt products are made of spores of Bt and crystals of toxins, Cry toxins being also used in genetically modified crops. Although widely used in agriculture, data on their long-term effects are scarce. Because microbial insecticides are essential to the development of sustainable agriculture, more research is needed to understand the unintended effects of Bt products and to improve Bt products and applications, ultimately leading to safer agricultural practices. In this review, we focus on recent studies dealing with the persistence and unintended effects of the main components of Bt insecticidal products, namely Cry toxins, spores and vegetative cells.
{"title":"Unintended effects of Bacillus thuringiensis spores and Cry toxins used as microbial insecticides on non-target organisms","authors":"Raphaël Rousset , Armel Gallet","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100598","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100598","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Bacillus thuringiensis</em> (<em>Bt</em>) microbial insecticides owe their effectiveness mostly to Cry toxins that target specific insects. <em>Bt</em> products are made of spores of <em>Bt</em> and crystals of toxins, Cry toxins being also used in genetically modified crops. Although widely used in agriculture, data on their long-term effects are scarce. Because microbial insecticides are essential to the development of sustainable agriculture, more research is needed to understand the unintended effects of <em>Bt</em> products and to improve <em>Bt</em> products and applications, ultimately leading to safer agricultural practices. In this review, we focus on recent studies dealing with the persistence and unintended effects of the main components of <em>Bt</em> insecticidal products, namely Cry toxins, spores and vegetative cells.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 100598"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143218874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Agricultural soil fertility increases when livestock manure is used as an organic fertilizer. However, it spreads antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) across agricultural land, endangering food safety and the environment. The processes of ARG diffusion in soil-crop systems were examined in the present study, along with the effects of plant root exudates and soil physicochemical characteristics. Effects of soil moisture, pH, and REDOX potential on microbial communities and ARG dynamics were analyzed, along with the ARG transfer to plants through root uptake and endophytic colonization. Furthermore, the implications of ARG dissemination for soil health, crop safety, and human health were examined, highlighting the necessity for a thorough understanding of these interactions to formulate effective ARG mitigation strategies. This review will aid future research on the long-term environmental impact of ARGs and assist in developing effective control measures to promote sustainable agricultural development and food safety.
{"title":"Dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in soil-crop systems: Mechanisms and influencing factors","authors":"Yuanye Zeng , Fengxia Yang , Zulin Zhang , Haixin Guo , Yongzhen Ding","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100593","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100593","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Agricultural soil fertility increases when livestock manure is used as an organic fertilizer. However, it spreads antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) across agricultural land, endangering food safety and the environment. The processes of ARG diffusion in soil-crop systems were examined in the present study, along with the effects of plant root exudates and soil physicochemical characteristics. Effects of soil moisture, pH, and REDOX potential on microbial communities and ARG dynamics were analyzed, along with the ARG transfer to plants through root uptake and endophytic colonization. Furthermore, the implications of ARG dissemination for soil health, crop safety, and human health were examined, highlighting the necessity for a thorough understanding of these interactions to formulate effective ARG mitigation strategies. This review will aid future research on the long-term environmental impact of ARGs and assist in developing effective control measures to promote sustainable agricultural development and food safety.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 100593"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143096872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This work explores the current status of remote sensing (RS) applications for managing global arsenic (As) pollution in water, impacting health and ecosystems. We detailed the complex, indirect relationship between remote sensing and arsenic contamination detection. Satellite imagery from Landsat, Sentinel, and Hyperion satellites are notably effective in identifying As minerals, providing a proxy for groundwater As pollution. These methods can be further enhanced by integrating GRACE satellite data on groundwater fluctuations, land use maps, and machine learning. Despite these advances in the RS technologies, challenges of data accuracy, interpretations, and ground-truthing are likely to persist. This work also adds to the narrative and the perspective of AI applications in environmental data improvement, diagnostics and prognostics for groundwater, and that further understanding of environmental complexity is needed to boost innovation in mitigating and democratizing As-related challenges.
{"title":"Unlocking the potential of remote sensing for arsenic contamination detection and management: Challenges and perspectives","authors":"Vivek Agarwal , Manish Kumar , Durga Prasad Panday , Jian Zang , Francisco Munoz-Arriola","doi":"10.1016/j.coesh.2024.100578","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.coesh.2024.100578","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This work explores the current status of remote sensing (RS) applications for managing global arsenic (As) pollution in water, impacting health and ecosystems. We detailed the complex, indirect relationship between remote sensing and arsenic contamination detection. Satellite imagery from Landsat, Sentinel, and Hyperion satellites are notably effective in identifying As minerals, providing a proxy for groundwater As pollution. These methods can be further enhanced by integrating GRACE satellite data on groundwater fluctuations, land use maps, and machine learning. Despite these advances in the RS technologies, challenges of data accuracy, interpretations, and ground-truthing are likely to persist. This work also adds to the narrative and the perspective of AI applications in environmental data improvement, diagnostics and prognostics for groundwater, and that further understanding of environmental complexity is needed to boost innovation in mitigating and democratizing As-related challenges.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":52296,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article 100578"},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468584424000485/pdfft?md5=68d2af7bacef36ef647c9d35d8d7acdf&pid=1-s2.0-S2468584424000485-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142272175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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