Simultaneous Removal of As(iii) and As(v) from Aqueous Solution by Using Iron-Functionalized Polythiophene: A Novel Approach toward Water Treatment.

Arsenic contamination in groundwater poses a significant threat to human health, affecting millions worldwide. This study presents a novel approach for simultaneous remediation of both As(III) and As(V) by using iron-functionalized polythiophene (PTh@Fe) composites. The PTh@Fe composite was synthesized by a reduction process involving FeCl/FeCl byproducts of polymerization, resulting in a highly efficient adsorbent for both As(III) and As(V) species.

Effect of soil type on tipping point hydrological requirements for Axonopus compressus grass under extreme drought stress.

Critical soil suctions (threshold, tipping point, and permanent wilting) corresponding to initial drought response, near-death stage, and complete mortality, respectively; is essential for formulating irrigation schemes of vegetation grown in compacted soil under drought conditions. The effect of soil types on these critical soil suctions are unexplored and is crucial in understanding the soil-specific plant water functions. This study aims to establish the drought response of Axonopus compressus (grass), based on stomatal conductance (g) and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters (CI) grown in different soil types.

Understanding effects of observing affordance-driven action during motor imagery through EEG analysis.

The aim of this paper is to investigate the impact of observing affordance-driven action during motor imagery. Affordance-driven action refers to actions that are initiated based on the properties of objects and the possibilities they offer for interaction. Action observation (AO) and motor imagery (MI) are two forms of motor simulation that can influence motor responses.

Assessment of larval and pupal indices of dengue mosquito vectors in a North-Eastern state of Tripura, India.

Background Objectives: Dengue is a major vector-borne disease having public health importance. It is caused by Dengue Virus (DENV) and is transmitted by mosquitoes of Aedes species. With the unavailability of a vaccine, vector control remains the only preventive measure for dengue.