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Environment
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Open AccessAnalysis of aged microplastics: a review
Microplastics are emerging contaminants that undergo progressive aging under environmental conditions such as sunlight irradiation, mechanical forces, temperature variations, and the presence of biological org...
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Open AccessEnhanced hydrogen storage efficiency with sorbents and machine learning: a review
Hydrogen is viewed as the future carbon–neutral fuel, yet hydrogen storage is a key issue for develo** the hydrogen economy because current storage techniques are expensive and potentially unsafe due to pres...
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Open AccessBreaking barriers: female and Hispanic undergraduate students experience gains in self-confidence and tolerance for obstacles during a sustainability-centered internship program in the USA
Previous research has shown that female and Hispanic students who are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) face more educational barriers than their non-Hispanic, male pe...
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Open AccessAssociation between brominated flame retardants (PBDEs and PBB153) exposure and hypertension in U.S. adults: results from NHANES 2005–2016
Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs) have attracted widespread concern due to their environmental persistence and potential toxicity. This study aims to examine the association between BFRs exposure and hyperten...
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Open AccessImpacts and influencing pathways of urbanization on carbon–water-energy-food nexus across Chinese cities
Food, water, energy and carbon (F-W-E-C), as important factors of urban development, have synergistic effects and trade-off effects with each other. Scientifically assessing the impact of urbanization on the F...
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Open AccessLong-term operation and dynamic response of dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium process under low-frequency infrared electromagnetic field
Dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA) received more attention for its ability to recover ammonium. This study investigated the possibility of low-frequency infrared electromagnetic field (IR-EMF) ...
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Open AccessAge and sex differences in the effects of short- and long-term exposure to air pollution on endothelial dysfunction
The effects of air pollution on endothelial function remain unclear across populations. We aimed to use brachial artery flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) to identify demographic differences in the effects of air ...
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Open AccessUsing static magnetic field to recover ammonia efficiently by DNRA process
Dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA) has garnered attention due to its ability to recover ammonia and reduce greenhouse gas emissions simultaneously. In this study, the potential of using static ...
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Open AccessAlgal-biochar and Chlorella vulgaris microalgae: a sustainable approach for textile wastewater treatment and biodiesel production
Microalgae technology is a viable solution for environmental conservation (carbon capture and wastewater treatment) and energy production. However, the nutrient cost, slow-kinetics, and low biosorption capacit...
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Open AccessOpportunities and implementation pathway for China’s forestry development under the “Dual Carbon” strategy
The “Dual Carbon” initiative is a two-stage carbon reduction goal proposed by China, with significant implications for global climate change mitigation. This article examines the impact of the “Dual Carbon” st...
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Open AccessEffect of hydrothermal temperature on the optical properties of hydrochar-derived dissolved organic matter and their interactions with copper (II)
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) has been regarded as a promising technique for turning wet biomass into hydrochar due to its low energy consumption, low exhaust gas emissions, etc. In addition, hydrochar is a...
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Open AccessIndirect non-linear effects of landscape patterns on vegetation growth in Kunming City
Urban greening is becoming an important strategy in improving urban ecosystem services and sustainability. Identifying the response of vegetation to urbanization and urban landscape patterns can help in planni...
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Open AccessOnset of Mid-Pleistocene glaciation in the Eastern Himalayan syntaxis
The Tibetan Plateau contains the largest numbers of glaciers outside the polar regions, yet the initiation times of glacial advances remain unclear. The potential relics of original moraines might be preserved...
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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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Open AccessEcological restoration is crucial in mitigating carbon loss caused by permafrost thawing on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Climate change leads to permafrost thawing, accelerating carbon emissions increases, challenges the goal of climate change mitigation. However, it remains unknown whether implementing ecological restoration pr...
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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 AccessHigh rates of marine organic carbon burial on the southwest Greenland margin induced by Neoglacial advances
Marine sediments in glacially-carved fjords at high latitudes feature high organic carbon (OC) burial rates, but there are fewer data on the role of glacial activity on high-latitude OC burial rates outside of...
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Open AccessPotential long-term, global effects of enhancing the domestic terrestrial carbon sink in the United States through no-till and cover crop**
Achieving a net zero greenhouse gas United States (US) economy is likely to require both deep sectoral mitigation and additional carbon dioxide removals to offset hard-to-abate emissions. Enhancing the terrest...
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Open AccessDeep sea cold seeps are a sink for mercury and source for methylmercury
The effect of seafloor cold seeps on the biogeochemical cycling of mercury (Hg) remains enigmatic. Here we demonstrate substantial enrichments of mercury and methylmercury, along with the presence of microbes ...
