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Trade openness, human capital, natural resource, and carbon emission nexus: a CS-ARDL assessment for Central Asian economies
There is a call for global efforts to preserve the ecological systems that can sustain economies and people’s lives. However, carbon emission (CEM) threatens the sustainability of humanity and ecological syste...
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Research progress on chitosan and its derivatives in the fields of corrosion inhibition and antimicrobial activity
Chitosan stands out as the only known polysaccharide of its kind, second only to cellulose. As the second-largest biopolymer globally, chitosan and its derivatives are extensively used in diverse areas such as...
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Central vertical regulation and urban environment-biased technological progress: evidence from China
Technological progress in favor of cleaner production is the key to achieving low-carbon development in China. The Ambient Air Quality Standard (AAQS) issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) in 2...
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Performance on adsorption of toluene by ionic liquid-modified AC in high-humidity exhaust gas
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) frequently pose a threat to the biosphere, impacting ecosystems, flora, fauna, and the surrounding environment. Industrial emissions of VOCs often include the presence of wate...
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Seasonality regulates the distinct assembly patterns of microeukaryotic plankton communities in the Three Gorges Reservoir, China
The hydrographic and environmental factors along the Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR) have been significantly altered since the Three Gorges Dam (TGD) began working in 2006. Here, we collected 54 water samples, an...
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CO2 utilization for methanol production: a review on the safety concerns and countermeasures
The catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide is one of the important ways to achieve the goal of carbon neutralization, which can be further divided into electrocatalysis, thermal catalysis, and photocatalysis. ...
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A novel ZnCo2O4/BiOBr p-n/Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst for enhancing photocatalytic activity
In this study, we developed a novel p-n/Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst, ZnCo2O4/BiOBr (ZCo/BB), through a straightforward and safe hydrothermal-calcination-solvent thermal method. The composite photocataly...
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Association of exposure to phthalates and phthalate alternatives with dyslexia in Chinese primary school children
Previous studies have shown associations between children’s exposure to phthalates and neurodevelopmental disorders. Whereas the impact of exposure to phthalate alternatives is understudied. This study aimed t...
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Wind-driven hydrodynamic characteristics of Lake Taihu, a large shallow lake in China
As an essential drinking water source and one of the largest eutrophic shallow lakes in China, the management of Lake Taihu requires an adequate understanding of its hydrodynamic characteristics. Studying the ...
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Effects of fluorene-9-bisphenol exposure on anxiety-like and social behavior in mice and protective potential of exogenous melatonin
Fluorene-9-bisphenol (BHPF) is widely used in the manufacture of plastic products and potentially disrupts several physiological processes, but its biological effects on social behavior remain unknown. In this...
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Failure evolution and instability prediction of fiber-reinforced polymer-confined cement mortar specimens under axial compression
In geotechnical engineering, a large number of pillars are often left in underground space to support the overlying strata and protect the surface environment. To enhance pillar stability and prevent instabili...
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Dimension-controlled synthesis of BiOI for efficient visible light photodegradation of tetracycline: role of pore structure
The transformation of photogenerated charge carriers (PC) in variable dimensional photocatalyst plays a pivotal role in unraveling the generation of reactive species (RS). However, the dimensional structure–ac...
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Experimental study on municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash as a component of alkali-activated coal gangue–based geopolymer
This study explores the potential of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MSWI BA) and coal gangue as precursors for alkali-activated cementitious materials (CG-MBA). An examination of the impact of ...
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MXene-supported MIL-88A(Fe) as persulfate activator for removal of tetracycline
The poor conductivity, poor stability, and agglomeration of iron-based metal organic framework MIL-88A(Fe) limit its application as persulfate (PS) activator in water purification. Herein, MXene-supported MIL-...
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Simulated sunlight/periodate-triggered formation of toxic halogenated bisphenols in highly saline water
Periodate (PI)-based oxidation using the activators, such as metal ions and light irradiation, has emerged as a feasible treatment strategy for the effective remediation of contaminated water and wastewater. G...
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Open AccessMechanism of Cr(VI) removal by polyphenols-rich bacterial cellulose gel produced from fermented wine pomace
Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is still a common contaminant in water. In this work, we studied the Cr(VI) adsorption by polyphenol-rich bacterial cellulose(BC) gel, synthesized by the Komagataeibacter rhaeticus...
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Distribution of gasification products and emission of heavy metals and dioxins from municipal solid waste at the low temperature pyrolysis stage
Gasification is widely regarded as one of the most practical, economical, and environmentally friendly waste disposal technologies for municipal solid waste (MSW). The pyrolysis stage (300–500 °C) is crucial f...
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Developmental toxicity and metabolomics analyses of zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos exposed to Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl
Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl (FEN) is an aryloxy phenoxy propionate herbicide that has been widely used in paddy fields. Previous studies have indicated that FEN is highly toxic to aquatic organisms, but little is known...
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Uncovering the world’s largest carbon sink—a profile of ocean carbon sinks research
As the world’s largest carbon sink, the oceans are essential to achieving the 1.5 °C target. Marine ecosystems play a crucial role in the “sink enhancement” process. A deeper comprehension of research trends, ...
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The residues and health risk assessment of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in Pheretima (an earthworm-derived traditional medicine) from southeastern China
Minimal research exists on polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) exposure from traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs), despite their significant contributions to domestic and international health protection. This study...