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Effects of human urine application on soil physicochemical properties, microbial communities, and enzymatic activities

Frontiers in Agronomy
Human urine (HU) is rich in nutrients necessary for plant growth, and recycling HU as fertilizer has multiple positive impacts, such as enhancing agricultural sustainability, reducing wastewater pollution, and decreasing reliance on chemical fertilizers,
Guangquan Yu, Qian Wang, Qian Wang, Xiangqun Zheng, Xiangqun Zheng, Bo Yang, Bo Yang, Chunxue Zhang, Chunxue Zhang, Guowei Zhang, Xiaocheng Wei, Xiaocheng Wei   +11 more
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Exploring 3D Printing and Electrospinning Technologies for Advanced Porous Membrane Fabrication: A Review

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This paper contrasts electrospinning and 3D printing for porous membrane fabrication, evaluating their evolution, cost, resolution, mechanical traits, and scalability. While 3D printing excels in material diversity and industrial adaptability, electrospinning achieves finer resolution and thermal resilience.
Eya Kacem, Han Dong Suk, Deepalekshmi Ponnamma, Mohamed K Hassan, Alaa Hawari, Basheer A. Alshammari, Maryam Al‐Ejji   +6 more
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Molecular Nanoarchitectonic Sensing Layer for Analysis of Volatile Fatty Acids in Bioreactor Headspaces Using a Nanomechanical Sensor

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
A porous crystalline sensing layer has been developed in conjunction with a nanomechanical sensor for the sensitive detection of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) in admixture at high relative humidity. The sensitive, selective sensor based on supramolecular design improves the economic viability of anaerobic digesters toward a carbon neutral society ...
Subrata Maji, Jan Hynek, Kazushi Nakada, Akiko Hori, Kosuke Minami, Jan Labuta, Mandeep K. Chahal, Daniel T. Payne, Gary J. Richards, Lok Kumar Shrestha, Katsuhiko Ariga, Yusuke Yamauchi, Genki Yoshikawa, Jonathan P. Hill   +13 more
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Sustainable Flame‐Retardant Poly Lactic Acid Biocomposites Reinforced with Polyphosphate‐Enriched Microalgae: Unlocking the Potential of Hyper‐Compensation

Advanced Sustainable Systems, EarlyView.
This study explores microalgae cultivation for wastewater treatment and enhancement of poly lactic acid (PLA)‐based biocomposites. It achieves up to 99.9% nutrient removal, increases biomass productivity by 322%, and demonstrates a triphasic luxury phosphorus uptake system. Incorporation into PLA improves fire‐retardant properties, suggesting potential
Rohit Dey, Mateusz Dudziak, Andreas Prescher, Timmu Kreitsmann, Keran Zhang, Clemens Posten, Claudia Thomsen, Bernhard Schartel, Matthias S. Ullrich, Laurenz Thomsen   +9 more
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The Occurrence of Potential Harmful Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins in the Obrzyca River (Poland), a Source of Drinking Water

Toxins, 2020
Harmful cyanobacteria and their cyanotoxins may contaminate drinking water resources and their effective control remains challenging. The present study reports on cyanobacterial blooms and associated cyanotoxins in the Obrzyca River, a source of drinking
Wanda Czyżewska, Marlena Piontek, Katarzyna Łuszczyńska   +2 more
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Current Approaches and Challenges in Advanced Oxidation Processes for Nanoplastic Degradation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review explores recent progress in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for the degradation of nanoplastics (NPs) in water. It presents a comparative assessment of key AOP technologies and identifies current limitations in analytical methods and treatment efficiency.
Arezou Fazli, Athanassia Athanassiou, Despina Fragouli   +2 more
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Critical Electrochemistry Technologies Applicable in Space Exploration

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
The available resources in space and discuss the application scenarios and challenges of electrochemical methods in four critical domains is analyzed: metallurgical processing of mineral resources, water resources utilization, carbon cycle management in extraterrestrial habitats, and electrical energy storage.
Ruisi Xu, Zepeng Lv, Shaolong Li, Jilin He, Jianxun Song   +4 more
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Sewage treatment system for improving energy efficiency based on particle swarm optimization algorithm

Energy Reports, 2022
The sewage treatment system based on particle swarm optimization algorithm to improve energy efficiency is analyzed. Firstly, this paper takes particle swarm optimization algorithm and activated sludge sewage treatment method as the research object, and ...
Bingqin Su, Yuting Lin, Jian Wang, Xiaohui Quan, Zhankun Chang, Chuangxue Rui   +5 more
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Semi‐Crystalline Ruthenium Catalyst for Zero‐Drag Hydrogen Production from Hybrid Alkaline Seawater Electrolysis

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Tune metal‐support interaction to induce formation of crystalline/amorphous Ru interface towards zero‐drag hydrogen generation from hybrid alkaline seawater electrolysis. Abstract Hydrazine‐assisted hybrid alkaline seawater electrolysis offers a dual‐functional platform for environmentally benign remediation of toxic hydrazine and energy‐autonomous ...
Dongquan Yang, Rui Yang, Huayi Zeng, Jiajun Luo, Shuangjuan Shen, Yiyin Huang, Yuanyuan Sun   +6 more
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Catalytic Approaches for CO2 Conversion to Value‐Added Products: An Overview of Life Cycle Assessment Studies

Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, EarlyView.
The catalytic conversion of CO2 into value‐added products provides an emerging strategy for reducing carbon emissions and improving environmental performance. This review compares different Life Cycle Assessment studies to evaluate the environmental impacts of CO2 conversion, focusing on the main challenges, technical limitations, and potential ...
Anastasia Pappa, Cuong Pham‐Huu, Spiros Papaefthimiou, Spyridon Zafeiratos   +3 more
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