A review on sustainable management strategies for navigating the piling e-waste crisis and associated environmental threats.

In today's fast-paced technological era, multifaceted technological advancements in our contemporary lifestyle are surging the use of electronic devices, which are significantly piling e-waste and posing environmental concerns. This stock of e-waste is expected to keep rising up to 50 mt year. Formal recycling of such humongous waste is a major challenge, especially in developing nations.

A hydrophilic/hydrophobic switch on polymer surface triggered by calcite towards separation of hazardous PVC from plastic mixtures.

Hydrophilic modification of polymer surfaces is crucial for the emerging flotation separation of plastic waste towards resources recycling. In this study, we investigated a novel hydrophilic regulation induced by calcite to modify the surface wettability of PVC, ABS, PS, PC, and PET. The interactions between calcite and plastic molecules contributed to the selective formation of hydrophilic calcite shells on plastic surfaces.

Synthesis of copper/carbon nanofibers by electrostatic spinning toward persulfate activation for treatment of antibiotic wastewater.

Antibiotics in water will cause serious harm to human health and ecosystem. Carbon-based materials and transition metals activated peroxodisulfate (PDS) to produce active species, which can degrade residual antibiotics in water. In this paper, Cu/CNF (carbon nanofibers) composites were first prepared by introducing Cu into CNF using electrostatic spinning technology, which was used to activate PDS to degrade tetracycline (TC).

A fluorescent NBD "turn-on" probe for the rapid and on-site analysis of fructose in food.

High fructose intake is an important cause of metabolic disease. Due to the increasing prevalence of metabolic diseases worldwide, the development of an accurate and efficient tool for monitoring fructose in food is urgently needed to control the intake of fructose. Herein, a new fluorescent probe NBD-PQ-B with 7-nitrobenz-2-oxa-1, 3-diazole (NBD) as the fluorophore, piperazine (PQ) as the bridging group and phenylboronic acid (B) as the recognition receptor, was synthesized to detect fructose.

High-performance activation of ozone by sonocavitation for BTEX degradation in water.

This work presents a novel advanced oxidation process (AOP) for degradation of emerging organic pollutants - benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes (BTEXs) in water. A comparative study was performed for sonocavitation assisted ozonation under 40-120 kHz and 80-200 kHz dual frequency ultrasounds (DFUS). Based on the obtained results, the combination of 40-120 kHz i.

Removal of Plastics from Micron Size to Nanoscale Using Wood Filter.

Plastic pollution, particularly microplastic (MP) and nanoplastic (NP) pollution, has become a significant concern. This study explores the use of porous wood for filtration to remove MPs and NPs and investigates their removal mechanisms. Undecorated fir wood with a thickness of 4 mm achieves a 91% removal rate for model polystyrene (PS) MPs (2.

Research advances on production and application of algal biochar in environmental remediation.

Algae, comprising microalgae and macroalgae, have emerged as a promising feedstock for the production of functional biochar. Recently, the application of algal biochar in environmental remediation gains increasing attention. This review summarizes research advancements in the synthesis and application of algal biochar, a versatile and sustainable material for environmental remediation ranging from wastewater treatment to soil improvement.

Identification and effective regulation of gene involved in pigmentation change in autotetraploid .

The autotetraploid (4nRR, 4 =200, RRRR) is derived from whole-genome duplication of red var. (RCC, 2 =100, RR). In the current study, we demonstrated that chromatophores and pigment changes directly caused the coloration and variation of 4nRR skin (red in RCC, brownish-yellow in 4nRR).

Expression and localization of HPG axis-related genes in Carassius auratus with different ploidy.

Introduction: In the Dongting water system, the (Crucian carp) complex is characterized by the coexistence of diploid forms (2n=100, 2nCC) and polyploidy forms. The diploid (2nCC) and triploid C.auratus (3n=150, 3nCC) had the same fertility levels, reaching sexual maturity at one year.

A review of metallurgical slags as catalysts in advanced oxidation processes for removal of refractory organic pollutants in wastewater.

With the rapid growth of the metallurgical industry, there is a significant increase in the production of metallurgical slags. The waste slags pose significant challenges for their disposal because of complex compositions, low utilization rates, and environmental toxicity. One promising approach is to utilize metallurgical slags as catalysts for treatment of refractory organic pollutants in wastewater through advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), achieving the objective of "treating waste with waste".

Phosphorus Footprint in the Whole Biowaste-Biochar-Soil-Plant System: Reservation, Replenishment, and Reception.

Two phosphorus (P)-rich biowastes, sewage sludge (SS) and bone dreg (BD), were selected to clarify P footprints among biowaste, biochar, soil, and plants by introducing a novel "" concept model. Results showed that pyrolysis resulted in P transformation from an unstable-organic amorphous phase to a stable-inorganic crystalline phase with a P retention rate of 70-90% in biochar (). In soil, SSBC released more P in acid red soil and alkaline yellow soil than BDBC, while the opposite result appeared in neutral paddy soil.

Occurrence, ecological and health risk assessment of phthalates in a polluted urban river used for agricultural land irrigation in central Mexico.

The escalating global concern on phthalate esters (PAEs) stems from their status as emerging contaminants, marked by their toxicity and their potential to harm both the environment and human health. Consequently, this study aimed to evaluate the occurrence, spatial distribution, and ecological and health risks associated with PAEs in the Atoyac River, an urban waterway in central Mexico that receives untreated and poorly treated urban and industrial wastewater. Of the 14 PAEs analyzed in surface water samples collected along the river mainstream, nine were detected and quantified by GC-MS.

Immobilization of purified enzyme EreB in metalorganic framework (MOF) mesopores for erythromycin degradation.

Erythromycin, a commonly used macrolide antibiotic, plays a crucial role in both human medicine and animal husbandry. However, its abuse has led to residual presence in the environment, with problems such as the emergence of resistant bacteria and enrichment of resistance genes. These issues pose significant risks to human health.

Straw-derived biochar for the removal of antibiotics from water: Adsorption and degradation mechanisms, recent advancements and challenges.

Antibiotics, a kind of containments with the properties of widely distributed and difficult to degrade, has aroused extensive attention in the world. As a prevalent agricultural waste, straws can be utilized to prepare biochar (straw-derived biochar, SBC) to remove antibiotics from aquatic environment. To date, although a number of review papers have summarized and discussed research on biochar application in wastewater treatment and soil remediation, there are few reviews on SBC for antibiotic removal.

Machine learning: Next promising trend for microplastics study.

Microplastics (MPs), as an emerging pollutant, pose a significant threat to humans and ecosystems. However, traditional MPs characterization methods are limited by sample requirements and characterization time. Machine Learning (ML) has emerged as a vital technology for analyzing MPs pollution due to its accuracy, broad application, and powerful feature extraction.

Review of concerned SARS-CoV-2 variants like Alpha (B.1.1.7), Beta (B.1.351), Gamma (P.1), Delta (B.1.617.2), and Omicron (B.1.1.529), as well as novel methods for reducing and inactivating SARS-CoV-2 mutants in wastewater treatment facilities.

The coronavirus known as COVID-19, which causes pandemics, is causing a global epidemic at a critical stage today. Furthermore, novel mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein have been discovered in an entirely new strain, impacting the clinical and epidemiological features of COVID-19. Variants of these viruses can increase the transmission in wastewater, lead to reinfection, and reduce immunity provided by monoclonal antibodies and vaccinations.

Harnessing the power of natural minerals: A comprehensive review of their application as heterogeneous catalysts in advanced oxidation processes for organic pollutant degradation.

The release of untreated wastewater into water bodies has become a significant environmental concern, resulting in the accumulation of refractory organic pollutants that pose risks to human health and ecosystems. Wastewater treatment methods, including biological, physical, and chemical techniques, have limitations in achieving complete removal of the refractory pollutants. Chemical methods, particularly advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), have gained special attention for their strong oxidation capacity and minimal secondary pollution.

Biochar/layered double hydroxides composites as catalysts for treatment of organic wastewater by advanced oxidation processes: A review.

Heterogeneous advanced oxidation process has been widely studied as an effective method for removing organic pollutants in wastewater, but the development of efficient catalysts is still challenging. This review summaries the present status of researches on biochar/layered double hydroxides composites (BLDHCs) as catalysts for treatment of organic wastewater. The synthesis methods of layered double hydroxides, the characterizations of BLDHCs, the impacts of process factors influencing catalytic performance, and research advances in various advanced oxidation processes are discussed in this work.

Formation and fine-tuning of metal-organic frameworks with carboxylic pincers for the recognition of a CH tetramer and highly selective separation of CH/CH.

Highly efficient ethylene (CH) and acetylene (CH) separation is a great challenge and an important process in current industries. Herein, we finely tune a new family of 6-c metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with crab-like carboxylic pincers for the recognition of a CH tetramer and afford NTU-72 with high adsorption CH/CH selectivity (56-441, 298 K) as well as unprecedented recovery of both highly pure CH (99.95%) and CH (99.

Environmental factors induced macrolide resistance genes in composts consisting of erythromycin fermentation residue, cattle manure, and maize straw.

With the growing concerns about antibiotic resistance, it is more and more important to prevent the environmental pollution caused by antibiotic fermentation residues. In this study, composted erythromycin fermentation residue (EFR) with the mixture of cattle manure and maize straw at ratios of 0:10 (CK), 1:10 (T1), and 3:10 (T2) explores the effects on physicochemical characteristics, mobile genetic elements (MGEs), and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). Results reflected that the addition of EFR reduced the carbon/nitrogen ratio of each compost and improved the piles' temperature, which promoted the composting process.

The alternative transcription and expression characterization of in autotetraploid .

Established autotetraploids often have a highly stable meiosis with high fertility compared with neo-autotetraploids. The autotetraploid (4n = 200, RRRR) (4nRR), which stemmed from whole-genome duplication of red var. (2n = 100, RR) (RCC), produces diploid gametes with an adopted diploid-like chromosome pairing in meiosis and maintains the formation of autotetraploid lineages.

Bibliometric analysis and literature review of ultrasound-assisted degradation of organic pollutants.

Ultrasound as a clean, efficient, and cheap technique gains special attention in wastewater treatment. Ultrasound alone or coupled with hybrid processes have been widely studied for the treatment of pollutants in wastewater. Thus, it is essential to conduct a review about the research development and trends on this emerging technique.

Surface change of microplastics in aquatic environment and the removal by froth flotation assisted with cationic and anionic surfactants.

Microplastics (MPs) are increasingly released into the environment due to the widespread usage and improper management of plastics. Considerable research efforts have been devoted to the remediation of MPs. Froth flotation has been demonstrated as an effective method to remove MPs in water and sediment.