Transport, Transformation and Cycling of Elements in Water and Soil and Their Response to Human Activities

Dear Colleagues,

This Topic aims to collect novel and innovative studies on the migration, transformation and cycle of elements in water and soil and their response to human activities. Water and soil are important natural resources, and their element cycle plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem, promoting plant growth, and ensuring human health. With the growth of the global population and the acceleration of urbanization, the impact of human activities on the water and soil environment has become increasingly significant, leading to changes and imbalances in element cycles; this not only affects the function of the ecological system, but may also have an impact on water security and soil fertility, and pose a threat to the sustainable development of humanity. To address these challenges, it is crucial to enhance our understanding of the mechanisms of elemental cycling in water and soil and to assess the impact of human activities on them. This Topic aims to explore the migration, transformation, and recycling mechanisms and evolution of major elements in water and soil, focusing on the impact of human activities (including agriculture, industry, and urbanization) on these cycles. We hope to compile research results from different disciplines to promote a comprehensive understanding of the water and soil element cycles.

The scope of this Topic includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• The migration and transformation of elements in water and soil;
• The circulation mechanism and evolution of elements in water and soil;
• The impact of human activities on the cycle of water and soil elements;
• Water–soil–microbe interaction and its ecological functions;
• Technology for monitoring and evaluating the element cycle and its application in pollution control;
• The role of sustainable management strategies in maintaining the health of the water and soil environment and the circulation of elements.

Dr. Jiutan Liu
Dr. Junfu Dong
Topic Editors