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Ecological barriers: An approach to ecological conservation and restoration in China
The Chinese government has pursued comprehensive ecological conservation and restoration by establishing an ecological barrier system. However, the majority of international research tends to focus on the conn...
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Increasing numbers of global change stressors reduce soil carbon worldwide
Soils support a vast amount of carbon (C) that is vulnerable to climatic and anthropogenic global change stressors (for example, drought and human-induced nitrogen deposition). However, the simultaneous effect...
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Degradation of hydroxypropyl guar gum by dual oxidant system catalyzed by hydrotalcite supported zero-valent transition metal
In order to address the issues of slow degradation rate, narrow pH applicability, and poor regeneration of zero-valent transition metal catalysts during the degradation of hydroxypropyl guar gum (HPG), templat...
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Optimization of straw supply chain considering carbon emissions, supply uncertainty and facility disruption risk
This paper explores the straw fodderisation project supply chain in Si** City, Jilin Province, with the raw material supply chain of the straw fermentation feed project as the research object. The relationsh...
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Environmental policy and farmers' active straw return: administrative guidance or economic reward and punishment
Straw used to be an important raw material for heating, cooking, and raising livestock in rural areas. However, with the development of the economy, straw burning poses a great threat to the environment. Straw...
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Effects of Metallization Degree of DRI on the Yield and CO2 Emission in Reduction Shaft Furnace Process
Reduction shaft furnace process is one of the future directions for low-carbon ironmaking. Different parameters can affect the yield and CO2 emissions. In the present work, the effect of metallization degree (MD)...
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Open AccessInfluence of soil properties on selenium concentration in paddy soil and rice grains in the hilly regions of southern China
Selenium (Se) is essential for human health and is predominantly obtained from dietary sources, particularly rice in Hunan Province, a significant rice-producing region in southern China. Investigating the rel...
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Open AccessFuzzy evaluation and obstacle factors of urban ecological health changes in the Wei River Basin, northwest China
Urban ecological health is crucial for the long-term sustainable development of watershed. Accurately evaluating the health level of the ecological environment helps to develop reasonable strategies for ecolog...
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Effect of citric acid modification on the properties of hydrochar and pyrochar and their adsorption performance toward methylene blue: crucial roles of minerals and oxygen functional groups
Modification is widely used to enhance the adsorption performance of pristine hydrochar (HBC) and pyrochar (BC). However, comparisons between modified HBC and BC toward pollutant removal have rarely been repor...
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Cognitive impairment associated with individual and joint exposure to PM2.5 constituents in a Chinese national cohort
Nationwide longitudinal evidence linking cognitive decline with exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) constituents remains scarce in China. By constructing a dynamic cohort based on the China Health and Ret...
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Erratum to: Photosensitivity sources of dissolved organic matter from wastewater treatment plants and their mediation effect on 17α-ethinylestradiol photodegradation
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Open AccessPreparation of polysulfone-based nanofiber Janus membrane for membrane distillation containing organic pollutants
Membrane distillation is an emerging wastewater treatment technology that harnesses low-grade heat as an energy source and exhibits potential for complete desalination. Nonetheless, two notable challenges hind...
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Open AccessExploring magnetic nanomaterials with a focus on magnetic biochar in anaerobic digestion: from synthesis to application
Anaerobic digestion technology, effective for sustainable waste management and renewable energy, but challenged by slow reaction rates and low biogas yields, could benefit from advancements in magnetic nanomat...
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Biodiversity buffers the response of spring leaf unfolding to climate warming
Understanding the sensitivity of spring leaf-out dates to temperature (ST) is integral to predicting phenological responses to climate warming and the consequences for global biogeochemical cycles. While variatio...
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Open AccessBiochar technology cannot offset land carbon emissions in Guangdong province, China
As a highly developed region, Guangdong province has substantial industrial emissions. Its subtropical monsoon climate, characterized by abundant hydrothermal conditions, contributes to a substantial biomass p...
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Open AccessEnhanced passivation of thallium, vanadium and arsenic in contaminated soils: critical role of Fe–Mn-biochar
Thallium (Tl), vanadium (V) and arsenic (As) are considered as typical toxic elements of increased interest. Their accumulation in soils can pose a substantial health threat to human beings. In this study, Fe–...
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Open AccessAutumn sunlight promotes aboveground carbon loss in a temperate mixed forest
Photodegradation of plant litter plays a pivotal role in the global carbon (C) cycle. In temperate forest ecosystems, the exposure of plant litter to solar radiation can be significantly altered by changes in ...
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Open AccessChanges of soil carbon along precipitation gradients in three typical vegetation types in the Alxa desert region, China
The changes and influencing factors of soil inorganic carbon (SIC) and organic carbon (SOC) on precipitation gradients are crucial for predicting and evaluating carbon storage changes at the regional scale. Ho...
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Open AccessCO2 rock physics modeling for reliable monitoring of geologic carbon storage
Monitoring, verification, and accounting (MVA) are crucial to ensure safe and long-term geologic carbon storage. Seismic monitoring is a key MVA technique that utilizes seismic data to infer elastic properties...
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Comments on “Association of environmental tobacco smoke exposure with chronic constipation: a nationwide survey (NHANES 2005–2010)” Duan R, et. al., doi (10.1007/s11356-023–30542-4)
