Minerals are widely assumed to protect organic matter (OM) from degradation in the
environment, promoting the persistence of carbon in soil and sediments. In this Review, we …

The roles of superoxide radical (O 2•−) in the domains of physiological, physical, and
material chemistry are becoming increasingly recognized. Although extensive efforts have …

Hydroxyl radical (• OH) is an active species widely reported in studies across many scientific
fields, and hence, its reliable analysis is vitally important. Currently, alcohols are commonly …

Although most organic matter (OM) in soil is mineralized by microorganisms, the
nonmicrobial processes, eg, Fenton reactions and photo-degradation, strongly contribute to …

We report an unrecognized, tidal source of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Using a newly
developed ROS-trapping gel film, we observed hot spots for ROS generation within∼ 2.5 …

Soil organic matter (SOM) comprises a continuum of organic materials from granular organic
debris to small organic molecules and contains more organic carbon than global vegetation …

Composting is the last “barrier” for microplastics (MPs) in the entry of organic solid wastes
into the environment. The transformation of MPs is thought to be mainly driven by …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS), substances with strong activity generated by oxygen during
electron transfer, play a significant role in the decomposition of organic matter in various …

Long-term manuring supplies organic substrates containing carbon and nitrogen, which are
expected to contribute to the stabilization of soil organic carbon (SOC) according to …

The hydroxyl radical (• OH) is a potent oxidant and key reactive species in mediating
element cycles and pollutant dynamics in the natural environment. The natural source of• …