Impact of iron-modified fillers on enhancing water purification performance and mitigating greenhouse effect in constructed wetlands.

Iron is gradually being introduced into constructed wetlands (CWs) to enhance the removal of pollutants due to its active chemical properties and ability to participate in various reactions, but its effectiveness in greenhouse effect control needs to be studied. In this study, three CWs were established to evaluate the effect of iron scraps and iron-carbon as substrates on pollutants removal and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the corresponding mechanisms were explored through analysis of microbial characteristics. The results showed that iron scraps and iron - carbon are effective in enhancing the effluent quality of CWs.

Pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases: effects of mitochondrial CF6 on endothelial cell function.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) stands as a predominant global cause of morbidity and mortality, necessitating effective and cost-efficient therapies for cardiovascular risk reduction. Mitochondrial coupling factor 6 (CF6), identified as a novel proatherogenic peptide, emerges as a significant risk factor in endothelial dysfunction development, correlating with CVD severity. CF6 expression can be heightened by CVD risk factors like mechanical force, hypoxia, or high glucose stimuli through the NF-κB pathway.

Rhein against by interfering with respiratory metabolism and inducing oxidative stress.

Currently, dairy mastitis caused by poses a serious challenge for dairy farming. In this study, we explored the role and mechanism of rhein against with the hope of providing new research ideas to solve mastitis in dairy cows and ensure the source safety of dairy products. Through in vitro antimicrobial studies, we found that the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of rhein was 64 μg/mL, and it significantly interfered with the formation of biofilm at sub-MIC.

Preparation, characterization, and Staphylococcus aureus biofilm elimination effect of baicalein-loaded tyrosine/hyaluronic acid/β-cyclodextrin-grafted chitosan nano-delivery system.

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is an important cause of infections associated with implanted medical devices due to the formation of bacterial biofilm, which can prevent the penetration of drugs, thus posing a serious multi-drug resistance. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of them.

Temperature Field and Stress Analysis of the Heavy-Concrete Transfer-Purge Chamber of the Nuclear Power Plant.

A transfer-purge chamber (TPC) is a double-steel-plate, heavy-concrete, curved-surface composite structure composed of steel plates, heavy concrete, and shear connectors. It is an important facility in the external refueling system of a nuclear power plant (NPP), providing a safe and reliable biological shielding space for reactor refueling operations. Temperature load is one of the most important factors that must be considered in the design of NPP structures.

Efficacy and safety of acupoint injection therapy for allergic rhinitis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR), characterized by nasal itching, sneezing, and congestion, is a common disorder of nose. In the United States, AR affects 10% to 20% of adults. The negative impact of the high prevalence of AR has caused a great economic burdens worldwide.

Decontamination performance of a bioretention system using a simple sand-based filler proportioning method.

This study investigated the decontamination performance of a bioretention system using a sand-based filler constructed using sand and peat soil. The filler was constructed according to a simple proportioning method that considers water turnover time and organic content. Different inorganic constituents were added to the filler including zeolite, volcanic rock, coal slag, vermiculite and perlite to further improve the decontamination effect.

Cross-linking of partially hydrolyzed sesbania gum, property and characterization.

Sesbania gum (SG) was subjected to chemical modification via the first acidolysis followed by cross-linking under maintaining the basic framework of SG particles so that its performances could be well tailored. The modification of SG was preferred for food processing and drug sustained-release agent uses. The experimental results indicated that the size distribution of SG particles was slightly narrowed by the acidolysis, while the size distribution was apparently broadened by cross-linking.