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Evaluating the ecological vulnerability of Chongqing using deep learning
This study used deep learning to evaluate the ecological vulnerability of Chongqing, China, discuss the deep learning evaluations of ecological vulnerability, and generate vulnerability maps that support local...
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Derivation of new resistance principle on flow-induced morphological response of flexible vegetation
Water flow under vegetated environments is a noteworthy research topic in environmental hydraulics and restoration ecology, and this research is particularly important for maintaining water transport and strea...
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Production and characterization of novel thermo- and organic solvent–stable keratinase and aminopeptidase from Pseudomonas aeruginosa 4–3 for effective poultry feather degradation
Feather biodegradation is an important premise for efficient resource development and utilization, in which keratinase plays an important role. However, there are few keratinases that combine the high activity...
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Citric acid-based deep eutectic solvent (CA-DES) as a new soil detergent for the removal of cadmium from coking sites
In order to solve the problem of soil pollution caused by excess heavy metals, cadmium (Cd), a novel soil-washing agent organic chelating acid-based deep eutectic solvent (OCA-DES), was investigated for the re...
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Facile one-step synthesis of PhC2Cu nanowires with enhanced photocatalytic performance
In recent years, the research of phenylethynylcopper (PhC2Cu) in photocatalysis has attracted immense attention. However, its synthesis requires two steps extending over 9 days. In this paper, the successful prep...
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An alkali-resistant metal–organic framework as halogen bond donor for efficient and selective removing of ReO4−/TcO4−
99Tc is one of the most problematic nuclear fuel products due to its long half-life and high environmental mobility. Direct removal of TcO4− from the highly alkaline solution of nuclear fuel is a serious and chal...
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Open AccessNegative air ion exposure ameliorates depression-like behaviors induced by chronic mild stress in mice
The presence of negative air ions (NAI) is suggested to be a beneficial factor in improving psychological status and used in treating depression as an alternative approach. However, more biological evidence fr...
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Microbial composition and nitrogen removal pathways in a novel sequencing batch reactor integrated with semi-fixed biofilm carrier: evidence from a pilot study for low- and high-strength sewage treatment
The sequencing batch reactor (SBR) activated sludge process is a well-established technology for sewage treatment. One of the drawbacks of SBRs, however, total nitrogen (TN) removals is insufficient. By means ...
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Does the institutional environment influence corporate social responsibility? Consideration of green investment of enterprises—evidence from China
Green investment, as a socially responsible investment, conforms to the concept of ecological civilization. It is considerable to promote enterprises to make green investment. This article is based on 211 ques...
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Maternal exposure to sulfur dioxide and the risk of oral clefts in Liaoning Province, China: a population-based case-control study
There is limited and equivocal epidemiological evidence relating to the association between maternal sulfur dioxide (SO2) exposure and the risk of oral clefts (OCs) in offspring. We performed a population-based c...
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Assessment of potentially toxic pollutants and urban livability in a typical resource-based city, China
Toxic pollutants are affecting the environment on a global scale. To quantify the extent of the elemental pollution in Peixian, a typical Chinese city, we collected 332 soil samples from agricultural, resident...
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A novel method for sewage sludge composting using bamboo charcoal as a separating material
Traditional composting processes must be conducted with a bulking agent to ensure adequate air space for aeration. The bulking agent and composting materials are always completely mixed. A novel layered struct...
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Phosphate adsorption from wastewater using ZnAl-LDO-loaded modified banana straw biochar
ZnAl-layered double hydroxide-loaded banana straw biochar (ZnAl-LDH-BSB) was prepared via the hydrothermal method, and the efficient phosphorus removal agent ZnAl-LDO-BSB was obtained by calcination at 500 °C....
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Predicting the cytotoxicity of disinfection by-products to Chinese hamster ovary by using linear quantitative structure–activity relationship models
A suitable model to predict the toxicity of current and continuously emerging disinfection by-products (DBPs) is needed. This study aims to establish a reliable model for predicting the cytotoxicity of DBPs to...
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Effects of biochar and dicyandiamide combination on nitrous oxide emissions from Camellia oleifera field soil
Greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soils contribute substantially to global atmospheric composition. Nitrous oxide (N2O) is one important greenhouse gas induces global warming. Nitrification inhibitors (N...
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Adsorption characteristics of Cu(II) and Zn(II) by nano-alumina material synthesized by the sol-gel method in batch mode
This study mainly focuses on the preparation, characterization, and sorption performance for Cu(II) and Zn(II) by using nano-alumina material (NA) synthesized through the sol-gel method. The SEM, EDS, FT-IR, a...
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Remediation of PCB-contaminated soil using a combination of mechanochemical method and thermal desorption
The combination of mechanochemical method and thermal desorption for remediating polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in contaminated soil was tested in this study. The effects of grinding time and heating time on...
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Genotypic differences in cadmium transport in develo** barley grains
Genotypic differences in cadmium (Cd) transport in develo** grains of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) were investigated using detached ears cultured in a nutrient solution containing 0.5 and 5 μM Cd. Cd concentrati...
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Evidence for anaerobic ammonium oxidation process in freshwater sediments of aquaculture ponds
The anaerobic ammonium oxidation (anammox) process, which can simultaneously remove ammonium and nitrite, both toxic to aquatic animals, can be very important to the aquaculture industry. Here, the presence an...
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Pyrolysis temperature influences ameliorating effects of biochars on acidic soil
The biochars were prepared from straws of canola, corn, soybean, and peanut at different temperatures of 300, 500, and 700 °C by means of oxygen-limited pyrolysis. Amelioration effects of these biochars on an ...