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About: Water environment is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 13384 publications have been published within this topic receiving 125138 citations.


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TL;DR: To assess knowledge of and attitudes towards coal-mine ecosystems among stakeholders and then simulate policy options in a typical coal-mining region in China, the Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping (FCM) method was used and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) was used to conduct simulations.

41 citations

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TL;DR: This proposed biosensor is ultrasensitive and specific, representing a potential application for the detection of Pb2+ in a water environment and exhibiting a lower detection limit of 38 fg mL-1 (based on 3σ).

41 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a superhydrophobic and oil-infused surface based on Cu(OH)2 matrix with prickly chestnut husk morphology is obtained via successive steps.

41 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, various Raman spectroscopy techniques employed for water quality detection are presented based on the types of pollutants: organics, inorganics, and biological contaminants, and relevant detection parameters are reviewed, such as detection materials, detection parameters, limit of detection, detection range, peak positions, and selectivity.
Abstract: Water pollution is hazardous to the health of humans and other organisms, and detection of pollutants in aquatic environments is of primary importance for water quality monitoring. Raman spectroscopy offers an effective tool for qualitative analysis and quantitative detection of contaminants in a water environment. This article focuses on applications of Raman spectroscopy for detection of water quality. In this article, various Raman spectroscopy techniques employed for water quality detection are presented based on the types of pollutants: organics, inorganics, and biological contaminants. Additionally, the relevant detection parameters are reviewed, such as detection materials, limit of detection, detection range, peak positions, and selectivity. Furthermore, the advantages and limitations of various Raman spectroscopy techniques are summarized. Finally, the future development of Raman spectroscopy for detection of water quality is discussed.

41 citations

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14 Mar 2015
TL;DR: In this paper, the two most effective plant species for TNT uptake reported to date are Eurasian water milfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum and vetiver grass, Chrysopogon zizanioides.
Abstract: In order to select appropriate plant species for phytoremediation of explosive compounds, phytotoxicity, uptake proficiency, capability of the plant to degrade/transform the compounds, and several environmental factors need to be considered. The environmental factors comprise climatic attributes, soil type, the water environment, root penetration depth, contaminant kinetics, and bioavailability. Out of the plant species that have shown efficient TNT uptake, there are only a few that can do so in a variety of environments, which is imperative in case of contaminants that are widespread, such as TNT and RDX. The two most effective species for TNT uptake reported to date are Eurasian water milfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum and vetiver grass, Chrysopogon zizanioides. For RDX phytoremediation, reed canary grass, fox sedge, and rice have shown promise, although degradation of RDX in the plant tissue is limited. Over the past few decades, a considerable amount of information on phytotoxicity and metabolism of TNT and RDX in plants and microorganisms have been collected, which has led to the identification of potential plant species for use in TNT and RDX phytoremediation, as well as candidate genes for developing effective transgenic plants. Recent research has also revealed promising non-transgenic approaches, such as use of chaotropic agents for enhanced solubilization and uptake of TNT, which could prove to be practical and effective for military sites. Field trials of some of these promising new technologies are necessary for the development of effective, low-cost, and environmentally friendly phytoremediation of explosive-contaminated sites.

41 citations


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No. of papers in the topic in previous years
YearPapers
202239
2021932
2020869
2019980
20181,015
2017916