Plastic debris accumulated on Sargassum algae stranded biomass are vectors for different As(V) and As(III) forms.

This work shows that the plastic debris accumulated along with stranded Sargassum biomass in Guadeloupe's beaches contains different forms of arsenic. Results from synchrotron nano X-ray Fluorescence (nanoXRF) and nano X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (nanoXANES) show that arsenate (As(V) in a tetrahedral coordination) present in seawater is complexed in the algae cell walls in an octahedral As(V) form, which is subsequently reduced to As(III) within the algae. Inorganic As(III) is either excreted or may undergo methylation and/or binding to glutathione, which is then stored in the algal cells or excreted.

Do nanoplastics impact Pb up-taking by Hordeum vulgare L.?

Most studies on nanoplastics (NPs) focus on aquatic environments, overlooking their combined bioaccumulation with pollutants in terrestrial ecosystems. This study addresses a part of this gap by investigating how polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) affect the bioaccumulation and translocation of lead (Pb) in Hordeum vulgare L. plants.

Effect of Implant-Abutment Connection and Abutment Angulations on Peri-implant Stress Levels: A Finite Element Analysis Study.

Introduction: Placement of an implant in the maxillary anterior region is challenging due to the angulation of bone in this area. Angled abutments may be used to achieve proper restorative contours. The present study was undertaken to examine and compare the stress levels of implants in the maxillary anterior region having different types of internal connections and different abutment angulations.

Nano(micro)plastic mobility in soil: Metallic additives and Sr isotopes as potential tracers.

Metal contaminants were found in a soil amended with a compost produced from household waste that included plastic debris. A strong correlation between the microplastics (MPs) distribution and the metal concentrations in the soil profile. Metals in the highest concentrations corresponded to the most significant plastic additives.

Benchmarking Sweden's Digitalization Transformation Strategy-Is It a Good Fit for the UAE?

The ongoing revolution in health care, driven by wearable technology, virtual reality, and the Internet of Things, is reshaping both health care operations and our daily lives. This digital transformation ensures broader access to health care options, fosters patient-centered care and affects both health care institutions and individuals. In Sweden, health care is undergoing a digital shift, with initiatives like personal health management, remote monitoring, and virtual care enhancing patient involvement.