Functionalization of sawdust biochar using Mg-Fe-LDH and sodium dodecyl sulfonate enhanced its stability and immobilization capacity for Cd and Pb in contaminated water and soil by Xin Pan, Shaoping Kuang, Xiao Wang, Habib Ullah, Zepeng Rao, Esmat F. Ali, Qumber Abbas, Sang Soo Lee, Sabry M. Shaheen

“…As a novel surface modification technology, the effect of layered double hydroxides (LDH) and sodium dodecyl sulfonate (SDS) on the remediation capacity of biochar for PTE polluted soils and water remains unclear. Sawdust biochar (SB) was coated with Mg and Fe to synthesize the Mg-Fe-LDH functionalized biochar (MFB); thereafter, the MFB was mixed with SDS solution to synthesize the organic-Mg-Fe-LDH biochar (MSB). …”
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Integrating microplastic research in sustainable agriculture: Challenges and future directions for food production by Marcelo Illanes, María-Trinidad Toro, Mauricio Schoebitz, Nelson Zapata, Diego A. Moreno, María Dolores López-Belchí

“…One relevant question is how these emerging pollutants interact with the increasingly extreme environmental conditions of today. …”
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Transcriptomics-based analysis of neurotoxic and reproductive effects in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) after exposure to tris (2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) by Xiaoqian Zhou, Weifeng Liu, Bailin Cong, Aifang Deng, Jing Lin, Linlin Zhao, Shenghao Liu

“…Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) is cultivated on a large scale, and the emergence of pollutants with endocrine disrupting effects seriously affects its economic benefits. …”
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Preparation and characterization of new silica-based heterofunctional biocatalysts utilizing low-cost lipase Eversa® Transform 2.0 and evaluation of their catalytic performance in... by Wagner C. A. Carvalho, Rayane A. S. Freitas, Milson S. Barbosa, Ariela V. Paula, Ernandes B. Pereira, Adriano A. Mendes, Elton Franceschi, Cleide M. F. Soares

“…Due to the need to replace lubricants derived from polluting processes and inputs, bioprocesses and raw materials such as vegetable oils have been used for the production of biolubricants. …”
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Structural performance of lightweight fibre-reinforced oil palm shell concrete subjected to impact loadings under varying boundary conditions by Idris Ahmed Ja'e, Zakaria Che Muda, Agusril Syamsir, Chiemela Victor Amaechi, Hamad Almujibah, Ali.E.A. Elshekh, Maaz Osman Bashir, Abdulrazak H. Almaliki

“…This innovative approach aims to mitigate environmental pollution and promote sustainable practices in managing industrial waste. …”
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Concentration-dependent interactive toxicity of cadmium and mercury: Non-negligible effects on phytoremediation by indigenous Artemisia lavandulaefolia by Gangyang Zhang, Guo Chen, Rui Yang, Chunlian Bai, Weiyuhao Yang, Juan Zhang, Xuyang Yin, Fang Yang, Chandra Shekhar Seth, Haitao Liu

“…This study provides a theoretical basis for the phytoremediation of this species under combined heavy metal pollution. It highlights that the concentration-dependent interaction between Hg and Cd on plant toxicity should not be ignored during phytoextraction in co-contaminated environments.…”
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Formation Characteristics of PCDD/Fs in the Co-combustion and Pyrolysis Process of Coal and Sewage Sludge by Mumin Rao, Xiangbo Zou, Ji Ye, Yunfeng Ma, Tieying Mao, Xiaoqing Lin, Xiaodong Li, Jianhua Yan, Shiwei Qin, Cao Kuang

“…Previous studies most focused on its influence on combustion characteristics, migration characteristics of heavy metals in fly ash, and emission of conventional pollutants, etc., but less reported the formation characteristics of polychlorinated-ρ-dibenzodioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs). …”
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Photocatalytic production and biological activity of D-arabino-1,4-lactone from D-fructose by Sho Usuki, Pratiksha Babgonda Patil, Tiangao Jiang, Naoko Taki, Yuma Uesaka, Haru Togawa, Sanjay S. Latthe, Shanhu Liu, Kenji Yamatoya, Kazuya Nakata

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Behavioral, biochemical, immune, and histological responses of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus, 1758) to lead, mercury, and pendimethalin exposure: individual and comb... by Rasha M. Reda, Eman M. Zaki, Ahmed A. A. Aioub, Mohamed M. M. Metwally, Aya M. Yassin, Fatma Mahsoub

“…Abstract The aquaculture sector is facing environmental issues because of rising chemical pollution of aquatic systems, which may be caused by man-made or natural causes. …”
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Asthma Biologics Across the T2 Spectrum of Inflammation in Severe Asthma: Biomarkers and Mechanism of Action by Lindsley AW, Lugogo N, Reeh KAG, Spahn J, Parnes JR

“…In T2-low asthma patients, T2 inflammation may be masked due to anti-inflammatory treatments or may be highly variable depending on exposure to common asthma triggers such as allergens, respiratory infections, and smoke or pollution. The epithelium and epithelial cytokines (TSLP, IL-33) are increasingly recognized as upstream drivers of canonical T2 pathways and as modulators of various effector cells, including mast cells, eosinophils, and neutrophils, which impact the pathological manifestations of airway smooth muscle hypertrophy, hypercontractility, and airway hyperresponsiveness. …”
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Impact of introducing electric vehicles on ground-level O₃ and PM_2.5 in the Greater Tokyo Area: yearly trends and the importance of changes in the urban heat... by H. Hata, N. Mizushima, T. Ihara

“…<p>Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are considered a solution for global warming and air pollution, and several countries have announced they will shift to BEVs in the 2030s. …”
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A hybrid fuzzy decision-making approach for evaluating the suppliers based on industry 5.0 and viable supply chain dimensions: a case study in medical devices manufacturing by Zeinab Asadi, Hassanali Aghajani, Mohammad Valipourkhatir, Erfan Babaee Tirkolaee

“…Also, the results show that in addition to the general criteria, such as cost and quality, other criteria, such as reliability, technical capability, pollution control, risk reduction, and service, also play a significant role in the process of selecting suppliers. …”
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γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Metabolic Bypass Plays a Crucial Role in Stress Tolerance and Biofilm Formation in <i>C. sakazakii</i> ATCC 29544 by Jiangchao Wu, Yigang Yu, Fengsong Liu, Yifang Cao, Jiahao Ren, Yiting Fan, Xinglong Xiao

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Enhanced vehicle routing for medical waste management via hybrid deep reinforcement learning and optimization algorithms by Norhan Khallaf, Osama Abd-El Rouf, Abeer D. Algarni, Mohy Hadhoud, Ahmed Kafafy

“…Algorithms such as Q-learning and Deep Q Network enhance the efficiency of transport and disposal while reducing environmental pollution risks. In this study, artificial intelligence algorithms were trained using Homogeneous agent systems with a capacity of 3 tons to optimize routes between hospitals within the Closed Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem framework. …”
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Evaluation of selected agricultural by-products as potential feeds for rearing edible grasshopper, Ruspolia differens (Serville) (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) by Amos Acur, Geoffrey Maxwell Malinga, Philip Nyeko

“…Utilizing such products as feedstocks can lower the cost of edible insect production and reduce associated environmental pollution. Methods We evaluated the biology (survival, developmental duration, and adult fresh weight) of Ruspolia differens reared on eleven locally available agricultural by-products in Uganda, namely; dry maize cob, waste from a locally brewed finger millet drink, cotton seed cake, soybean hull meal, sunflower cake, pumpkin pulp, peelings of unripe banana, cassava, sweet potato, pineapple and pumpkin. …”
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The temporal variation of CH4 emissions embodied in Chinese supply chains, 2000–2020 by Jiaxi Wu, Mengxin Chen, Xialing Sun, Zheng Meng

“…Abstract Although the issue of embodied pollutants in China’s supply chains has garnered increasing attention, the dynamic changes occurring within them are unclear. …”
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Nano urea’s environmental edge and economic efficacy in boosting wheat grain yield across diverse Indian agro-climates by S. C. Tripathi, Nitesh Kumar, Karnam Venkatesh

“…Abstract The gradual increase in the consumption of mineral nitrogen is leading to heightened levels of harmful air pollutants, particularly N2O emissions from the agriculture sector. …”
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A basis water quality monitoring plan for rehabilitation and protection by M. Enriquez, R. Tanhueco

“…The E. coli detected in all water samples, further recommends prohibition of recreational activities to avoid accidental intakes and skin contact on the polluted water.  The existing activities in the surrounding residential, commercial and agricultural areas contributed to water contamination as aggravated by the unreliable drainage system, absence of proper sanitation facilities, and collection and disposal behavior of the community. …”
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Molecular modeling to elucidate the dynamic interaction process and aggregation mechanism between natural organic matters and nanoplastics by Chi Zhang, Zhiyu Zhou, Mengning Xi, Haozhe Ma, Junhao Qin, Hanzhong Jia

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Impact of the COVID-19 Event on Trip Intensity and Air Quality in Southern China by Shun Wan, Kangping Cui, Ya-Fen Wang, Jhong-Lin Wu, Wei-Syun Huang, Kaijie Xu, Jiajia Zhang

“…The impact of the COVID-19 event on the trip intensity, AQI (air quality index), and air pollutants, including PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, NO2, and O3 in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Foshan (the so-called ‘three cities’) from January 12 to March 27, in 2019 and 2020, are compared and discussed. …”
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