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  • Environmental Science
  • Limnology
  • Water Quality Management

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  • Internal sediment nitrogen (N) pollution is a major challenge in eutrophic lake restoration.
  • Dredging is a common but seasonally limited method for controlling N pollution.
  • Seasonal temperature variations impact the long-term effectiveness of dredging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of modified zeolite (MZ) as a capping material to enhance dredging efficiency.
  • To assess the stability of dredging and MZ capping methods under seasonal temperature changes.
  • To investigate the combined effects of dredging and MZ on nitrogen reduction and release.

Main Methods:

  • A year-long field sediment core incubation experiment was conducted.
  • Modified zeolite (MZ) was used as a thin-layer capping material over dredged sediment.
  • Measurements included pore water N, N flux, sediment N content, and microbial diversity.

Main Results:

  • Dredging alone reduced N but showed significant seasonal variations, with higher N flux in summer.
  • The combination of dredging with MZ capping further reduced pore water N (10%), N flux (22%), and sediment organic N (8%).
  • The combined method demonstrated enhanced stability across seasonal temperature changes compared to dredging alone.

Conclusions:

  • Modified zeolite enhances dredging efficiency and stability in controlling sediment nitrogen pollution.
  • The combined method shows potential for long-term application in eutrophic lakes with severe internal N loading.
  • MZ capping may mitigate nitrogen regeneration and promote microbial activity, improving overall lake restoration outcomes.