Valorization of Banana Peel Waste into Advanced Adsorbent Beads for the Removal of Emerging Pollutants from Wastewater.

This study addresses environmental concerns by utilizing banana peel waste to develop innovative adsorbent materials for wastewater treatment, aligning with circular economy principles. Spherical beads were synthesized from sodium alginate mixed with various banana peel-based materials, including pure powder (PBP), activated carbon (AC), and magnetic activated carbon (MAC). These beads were evaluated for their efficiency in removing tetracycline (TC) and hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) as model pollutants representing antibiotics and heavy metals, respectively.

Treating anxiety and depression in young adults: A randomised controlled trial comparing clinician-guided versus self-guided Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy.

Background: Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy may increase access by young adults to evidence-based treatments for anxiety and depression.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of an Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy intervention designed for adults aged 18-24 years, when delivered in clinician-guided versus self-guided formats.

Design: The intervention, the Mood Mechanic Course, is a transdiagnostic treatment that simultaneously targets symptoms of anxiety and depression using cognitive and behavioural skills.