264 Result(s)
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Norwogonin aids in fighting MRSA-induced pneumonia by targeting agrAC to inhibit α-hemolysin production
The increasing prevalence of infections related to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) necessitates the exploration of innovative therapeutic strategies that diverge from conventional antibiotic tr...
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Open AccessMikania micrantha Kunth and its derived biochar impacts on heavy metal bioavailability and siderophore-related genes during chicken manure composting
Biochar can potentially reduce heavy metals (HMs) mobility and bioavailability during composting. However, siderophores secreted by functional microbes might lead to the re-mobilization of metals like Cu and Z...
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Comparative study of the removal of sulfate by UASB in light and dark environment
At present, the application of sewage treatment technologies is restricted by high sulfate concentrations. In the present work, the sulfate removal was biologically treated using an upflow anaerobic sludge bla...
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Open AccessConversion of infected pine wood into energy charcoal material based on a transportable carbonization system
To prevent the spread of pine wilt disease (PWD), a transportable carbonization equipment was designed for in-situ treatment of infected pine wood (IPW). The equipment killed all pine wood nematodes (PWNs) in ...
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Open AccessCo-production of 1,3-propanediol and phage phiKpS2 from the glycerol fermentation by Klebsiella pneumoniae
As an alternative to antibiotics in response to antimicrobial-resistant infections, bacteriophages (phages) are garnering renewed interest in recent years. However, the massive preparation of phage is restrict...
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Open AccessRapid fractionation of corn stover by microwave-assisted protic ionic liquid [TEA][HSO4] for fermentative acetone–butanol–ethanol production
The use of ionic liquids (ILs) to fractionate lignocelluloses for various bio-based chemicals productions is in the ascendant. On this basis, the protic ILs consisting of triethylammonium hydrogen sulfate ([TE...
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Open AccessBiochar as a green solution to drive the soil carbon pump
Biochar is a nature-based green solution to lift soil carbon storage and mitigate carbon release. Here, we propose a novel concept of biochar carbon pump (BCP) that bridges microbial carbon pump (MCP) and mine...
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Ethanol Treated Mn–Zr Compound for Fluoride Removal and its Adsorption Mechanism
Fluoride is an essential element for humans, but its excessive intake can cause harm to health. Adsorption is recommended as one of the most widely applied, affordable and convenient defluorination technologie...
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Open AccessEffects of microplastics on soil carbon pool and terrestrial plant performance
Soil, as a primary repository of plastic debris, faces an escalating influx of microplastics. Microplastics have the potential to decrease soil bulk density and pH, as well as alter soil pore structure and agg...
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Open AccessRecent advances in the biosynthesis and industrial biotechnology of Gamma-amino butyric acid
GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid), a crucial neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its extensive benefits for human health. The review focused on ...
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Open AccessVariable frequency microwave induced CO2 Boudouard reaction over biochar
The Boudouard reaction presents promising application prospects as a straightforward and efficient method for CO2 conversion. However, its advancement is hindered primarily by elevated activation energy and a dim...
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Study on in-plane/out-of-plane seismic performance of masonry-infilled RC frame with openings and a new type of flexible connection
The seismic performance of masonry-infilled reinforce concrete (RC) frame buildings is an intricate issue due to the variety and complexity failure mechanisms observed on this type of buildings during an earth...
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From contaminant to commodity: a critical review of selenium usage, treatment, and recovery
Selenium, the essential toxin, is an indispensable nutrient for many organisms but quickly becomes a significant environmental concern at slightly higher concentrations, particularly in aquatic environments. W...
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Open AccessReusable magnetically-modified Enteromorpha prolifera-based biochar hydrogels: competitive removal mechanism for metal-organic dye composite contaminants
Dyes and heavy metals pollute the environment. Biochar-based hydrogel is an excellent adsorbent, but the competitive adsorption mechanism associated with the removal of pollutants using biochar is yet to be un...
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Investigating the recovery of ferrous phosphate in a fluidized bed crystallizer by response surface methodology
Phosphorus recovery is essential, especially from wastewater containing high levels of phosphorus from the semiconductor industries, food companies, and livestock. This study aims to determine how pH, Fe/P mol...
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Efficacy of outer membrane permeabilization in promoting aromatic isothiocyanates-mediated eradication of multidrug resistant Gram-negative bacteria and bacterial persisters
Multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria are recognized to be one of the most important problems in public health. The outer membrane permeability is a critical intrinsic mechanism of bacterial resistance. In additi...
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Enhancing menaquinone-7 biosynthesis through strengthening precursor supply and product secretion
Menaquinone-7 (MK-7) is an important class of vitamin K2 that is essential in human health and can prevent osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. However, due to the complex synthesis pathway, the synthesis ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Unmanned Waste Leaf Cleaning Hybrid Power Generation Sweeper Based on MATLAB Road Planning
According to the “2021 National Annual Report on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by large and medium municipal Solid Waste,” released by the Environmental Protection Department in 2021, 2...
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Determination of Forest Ecological Environment Assessment System Based on EWM-TOPSIS: A Case Study of Saihanba Mechanical Forest Farm
China adheres to the concept of “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”, insists on living in harmony with nature, implements sustainable development strategies, improves the overall coordinati...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Landslide Risk Prediction and Regional Dependence Evaluation Based on Disaster History Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Around the world, many people were killed and injured by landslides, and thousands of houses and buildings were destroyed. Therefore, the evaluation and analysis of landslide hazards are very important for hum...
