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Microplastics in the menu of Mediterranean zooplankton: Insights from the feeding response of the calanoid copepod Centropages typicus

Marine Ecology, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Microplastic input into the ocean represents an increasing threat to marine biota and may endanger the functioning of marine ecosystems, especially in semi‐enclosed basins, such as the Mediterranean Sea. The size spectrum of microplastics overlaps with that of nano‐microplankton (2–200 μm), thus potentially misleading suspension‐feeding ...
Claudia Traboni, Diana Sarno, Maurizio Ribera d'Alcalà, Maria Grazia Mazzocchi   +3 more
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Microbial communities and functional diversity in seafood

JSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Functional diversity encompasses ecosystem processes that enhance adaptability to environmental change. This study explores the diversity of microorganisms associated with seafood. In this paper, we present our knowledge of microbial diversity in relation to seafood.
Christian Larbi Ayisi, Samuel Ayeh Osei, Grace Afumwaa Boamah, Gertrude Dzifa Mensah   +3 more
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Environmental Impact Assessment of an Innovative Sustainable Thermoplastic Anticorrosion Coating for Aluminum Alloy AA2024

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Life cycle assessment reveals that recyclable PPM coatings significantly reduce environmental impacts compared to epoxy, promoting sustainable aerospace corrosion protection. ABSTRACT This study evaluates the environmental performance of an innovative thermoplastic anticorrosion coating based on poly(phenylene methylene) (PPM) for aluminum alloy AA2024,
Marco Francesco D'Elia, Maider Iturrondobeitia, Erlantz Lizundia, Walter Caseri, Markus Niederberger   +4 more
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Unsaturated biobased polyesters from bicyclic α‐pinene‐based diols

Polymer International, EarlyView.
We present the synthesis of four biosourced unsaturated polyesters made from chiral terpene‐based diols and esters of renewable diacids. The resulting materials harbor a bicyclic pinene ring in their backbones which leads to enhanced thermal properties while still conferring susceptibility to enzyme hydrolysis for chains having a cis alkene.
Ganapathy Ranjani, Shengwei Sun, Erik Sundén, Diana Bernin, Per‐Olof Syrén   +4 more
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Recycling‐Induced Changes of Molecular Weight and Structural Properties in PET Monopolymer Blends

Journal of Polymer Science, EarlyView.
The present study investigates the molecular weight, thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of polymer blends of high and low molecular weight polyethylene terephthalate (PET) components. The research reveals that extrusion processing influences chain scission and chain extension, inhibiting the broadening of the molecular weight distribution ...
Florian Stephan, Justus Friedrich Thümmler, Wolfgang Hubertus Binder, Holger Ruckdäschel   +3 more
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Survival of a potential bacterial biocontrol agent in the soil and its impact on microbial communities

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
In soil microcosms, the candidate Bacillus persisted ≥6 months and caused modest community shifts whose transience and magnitude were soil dependent. Abstract BACKGROUND Sclerotinia sclerotiorum is a major crop pathogen commonly managed using fungicides.
Amélie Polrot, Jérémie Béguet, Marie‐Christine Breuil, Marion Devers‐Lamrani, Fabrice Martin‐Laurent, Nadine Rouard, Aymé Spor   +6 more
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Multilayer Cellulose Acetate–Viscose Films for Bio‐Based, Bio‐Degradable Packaging Applications

Packaging Technology and Science, EarlyView.
Cellulose acetate (CA) and cellulose foils stick together comprehensively after mild cellulose sodium hydroxide treatment and heated compression. For combined foils, water barrier properties correlate with CA thickness. Oxygen permeation suffers due to the sodium hydroxide pre‐treatment induced foil changes. The composite represents a biodegradable and
Florian Wurm, Anja Rosenzopf, Tung Pham, Thomas Bechtold   +3 more
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Toward Sustainable Healthcare: Examining ESG‐Readiness in Austrian Regional State‐Owned Hospitals

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues is now an essential part of responsible corporate governance, including in the healthcare sector. This study investigates the ESG reporting practices of Austrian regional state‐owned hospitals (rSOHs), contributing to the growing sustainability literature. Thirteen interviews with
Philumena Bauer, Dorothea Greiling, Hüseyin Celik, Laura Kienast   +3 more
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Is the Plastic Waste Trade a Barrier to Sustainable Development? Empirical Evidence From RCEP Countries

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT There is widespread consensus on the threats that plastic waste poses to the environment. A significant obstacle to sustainable development, the trade in plastic waste may contribute to plastic pollution. The objective of this research is to look at how the import and export of plastic waste affect the sustainable development of Regional ...
Mustafa Necati Çoban, Asım Çoban, Ayoub Zeraibi, Magdalena Radulescu   +3 more
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Ionogel Actuators: A Review

SmartBot, EarlyView.
Ionogels dynamically and functionally couple ionic liquids with polymer networks, enabling multiscale programmable deformation and motion under electrical, magnetic, optical, thermal, humidity, and chemical stimuli. This article systematically elucidates the constituent components, structural design, and multiscale actuation mechanisms of ionogel ...
Dezhou Cao, Dongqing He, Yuanxiang Zhao, Dongdong Jin, Jiaheng Zhang, Wei Wang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source