Green synthesis and characterization of CuO/PANI nanocomposite for efficient Pb (II) adsorption from contaminated water.

This study presents the synthesis of a green polymer-based nanocomposite by incorporating green CuO nanoparticles into polyaniline (PANI) for the adsorption of Pb (II) ions from contaminated water. The nanocomposite was extensively characterized using FTIR, XRD, BET, SEM-EDX, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy, both before and after Pb(II) adsorption. Optimization studies were performed to assess the effects of key parameters, including pH, adsorbent dosage, and initial ion concentration on the adsorption process.

In vitro and in vivo studies of selenium nanoparticles coated bacterial polysaccharide as anti-lung cancer agents.

Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPSs) possess valuable biological functions and fascinating physicochemical properties. On the other hand, lung cancer is the primary contributor to global cancer-related deaths. However, health and safety concerns have prevented the identification and approval of any medications, including chemotherapeutic agents, for lung cancer treatment to date.

Management of a ciprofloxacin as a contaminant of emerging concern in water using microalgaebioremediation: mechanism, modeling, and kinetic studies.

Pharmaceutical residues, now recognized as a new category of environmental pollutants, have potentially risks to both ecosystems and human health effects. Recently, biosorption has emerged as one of the most promising strategies for managing these pharmaceutical wastes in water. Nevertheless, the environmental impact of the adsorbents presents a challenge to the advancement of this process.

Efficacy and safety of preoperative intravenous iron versus standard care in colorectal cancer patients with iron deficiency anemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Anemia, particularly iron deficiency (ID) anemia, is common in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, affecting up to 58% of individuals. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of preoperative intravenous iron (IVI) with standard care (no iron or oral iron) in CRC patients with ID anemia.

Methods: A systematic search across multiple databases identified studies comparing IVI versus no iron or oral iron in CRC patients with ID anemia.