Metabolomics reveals a differential attitude in phytochemical profile of black tea ( Var. ) during processing.

Black tea's quality and flavor are largely influenced by its processing stages, which affect its volatile and non-volatile phytochemicals. This study aimed to optimized black tea manufacturing by investigating withering time, fermentation time, and temperature's impact on sensory quality. Using a U* (15) uniform design, optimal conditions were determined: 14 h of withering, 5.

Construction of Ag/CdZnS QDs nanocomposite for enhanced visible light photoinactivation of Staphylococcus aureus.

With increasing use of antibiotics, the development of antibiotic-resistant pathogens poses a serious threat to human health and the environment. Photocatalytic inactivation of these harmful pathogens is one of the novel and non-antibiotic treatments. The study fabricated Ag NPs decorated CdZnS QDs via a facile and biological co-precipitation method using L.

Interstitial decoration of Ag linking 3D CuO octahedron and 2D CaWO for augmented visible light active photocatalytic degradation of rifampicin and genotoxicity studies.

A morphological oriented highly active CuO-Ag-CaWO (CAC) nano-heterojunction was fabricated for the visible light driven degradation of rifampicin (RFP). Octahedron shaped CuO being a base material, where the Tagetes shaped CaWO and Ag were embedded on it. The shape-controlled morphology of CuO and CaWO as well as Ag decoration influence high degree of adsorption of RFP and interfacial charge transfer between the nano-heterojunction.

Unravelling the enhanced rifampicin photocatalytic degradation over green-synthesized SrO@SnInS p-n heterojunction: Pathway, toxicity evaluation and mechanistic insights.

In recent years, the discharge of pharmaceutical drugs into aquatic ecosystems has become a growing concern, posing a significant threat to aquatic life. In response to this environmental challenge, advanced oxidation processes have gained prominence in wastewater treatment due to their efficacy in eliminating pharmaceutical pollutants and their potential for reusability. In this study, we have fabricated SnInS coupled SrO nano-heterojunction (NH) using a greener co-precipitation approach using leaf extract derived from Acaphyla wilkesiana.

Construction of p-n-p nano heterojunction through coupling LaO, (BiO)CO and AgPO for effective photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline: Insights into mechanism, pathway and intermediate toxicity evaluation.

The present work is centred around the development of LaO/(BiO)CO/AgPO (LBA), a p-n-p nano-heterojunction to photodegrade doxycycline under visible light irradiation. Here, ultrasonication assisted co-precipitation method was employed to synthesize the photocatalyst. The photocatalyst was characterized using different analysis such as SEM, TEM, elemental mapping, XRD, XPS, FTIR, Raman, BET, DRS, PL and EIS which confirmed the successful fabrication of LBA and their excellent ability to refrain the e/h recombination owing to the construction of the heterojunction.

A framework for designing interactive mobile training course content using augmented reality.

Because mobile technology and the widespread usage of mobile devices have swiftly and radically evolved, several training centers have started to offer mobile training (m-training) via mobile devices. Thus, designing suitable m-training course content for training employees via mobile device applications has become an important professional development issue to allow employees to obtain knowledge and improve their skills in the rapidly changing mobile environment. Previous studies have identified challenges in this domain.

Traits plasticity of Sodom Apple () along the environmental gradient in the semi-arid environment.

Biomass and morphological characteristics of plant species provide essential insight into how well a species adapts to its environment. The study aims to evaluate how environmental variables (viz., altitude, slope, aspect degree, and soil properties) influence the morphological traits and biomass variability of (Aiton) W.

Self-propelled nanojets an interfacial Schottky junctions modulated oxygen vacancies enriched for enhanced photo-Fenton degradation of organic contaminant: Improving HO generation, Fe/Fe cycle and enhancing plant metabolism.

The study reports an innovative approach on sunlit driven heterostructure photocatalytic generation of HO and removal of cefixime. In the present work, we have fabricated Mn/Mg doped CoFeO modified CaCrO decorated by AgPO quantum dots (AgPO QDs), a p-n-p nano heterojunction. The study promotes the photocatalytic production of HO and self-Fenton photocatalytic degradation of cefixime.

Sunlight promoted self-fenton photodegradation and pathway of doxycycline: Interactive effects of nanomaterial on bean plant and its genotoxicity against Allium cepa.

Photocatalytic induction of electron/hole recombination, surface property and light response ability effectively enhance the photocatalytic activity of nanomaterial. In this work, the effective charge carrier separating Sn/Mn-ZnFeO-CdFeO-AgPO Quantum dots (M/SZFO-CFO-AP QDs) was fabricated for photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline (doxy) antibiotic. The result showed enhanced photocatalytic activity of doxy and the degradation efficiency of doxy was about 98.

Novel insight on chemo-specific detection of toxic environmental chromium residues existing as recalcitrant Cr(III)-carboxyl complexes using plasmonic silver nanoplatform bi-functionalized with citrate and PVP.

Chromium (Cr) is a toxic environmental pollutant that majorly exists in trivalent and hexavalent forms. Though Cr(VI) is more dangerous than Cr(III), the trivalent Cr forms complexes with environmentally-available organic molecules. This makes them potentially harmful and difficult to detect.

Zn alleviated salt toxicity in Solanum lycopersicum L. seedlings by reducing Na transfer, improving gas exchange, defense system and Zn contents.

Soil secondary salinization is a serious menace that has significant influence on the sustainability of agriculture and threatens food security around the world. Zinc (Zn) as an essential plant nutrient associated with many physio-biochemical processes in plants and improve resistance against various abiotic stresses. The role of Zn in acclimation of Solanum lycopersicum L.

Green synthesis of two-electron centre based ZnO/NiCoS QDs-OVs using Punica granatum fruit peel extract for an exceptional visible light photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline and ciprofloxacin.

Biosynthesis of nanomaterials using plant extract makes them attractive in the field of photocatalysis as they are environmental friendly. The current study focused on the biosynthesis of ZnO/NiCoS QDs (NCs) using Punica granatum fruit peel extract as the reducing agent. The nanomaterials were characterized with XRD, FTIR, Raman, SEM, TEM, UV-vis DRS, BET, PL, EIS, and ESR analysis and were used for photocatalytic degradation of doxycycline (DOX) and ciprofloxacin (CIP).

Laser Light Treatment Improves the Mineral Composition, Essential Oil Production and Antimicrobial Activity of Mycorrhizal Treated .

, rose-scented geranium, is commonly used in the perfume industry. is enriched with essential oils, phenolics, flavonoids, which account for its tremendous biological activities. Laser light treatment and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) inoculation can further enhance the phytochemical content in a significant manner.

Designing novel MgFeO coupled VO nanorod for synergetic photodegradation of tetracycline with enhanced visible-light energy harvesting: Photoluminescence, kinetics, intrinsic mechanism and bactericidal effect.

The present study focused on the enhancement of degradation of an important pharmaceutical pollutant, tetracycline with the help of nano photocatalyst under visible light irradiation. The study found that the synergetic effect of novel MgFeO-VO enhanced the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline. Here, the photocatalyst was synthesized by sonochemical technique.

Effect of Elevated CO on Biomolecules' Accumulation in Caraway ( L.) Plants at Different Developmental Stages.

Caraway plants have been known as a rich source of phytochemicals, such as flavonoids, monoterpenoid glucosides and alkaloids. In this regard, the application of elevated CO (eCO) as a bio-enhancer for increasing plant growth and phytochemical content has been the focus of many studies; however, the interaction between eCO and plants at different developmental stages has not been extensively explored. Thus, the present study aimed at investigating the changes in growth, photosynthesis and phytochemicals of caraway plants at two developmental stages (sprouts and mature tissues) under control and increased CO conditions (ambient CO (a CO, 400 ± 27 μmol CO mol air) and eCO, 620 ± 42 μmol CO mol air ppm).

Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of the Extracts of Different Parts of (Forssk.) Vierh.

Increased problems associated with side effects and bacterial resistance of chemical drugs has prompted the research focus on herbal medicines in the past few decades. In the present investigation, the antimicrobial activity of the various parts of (AM), a mangrove plant, has been evaluated. The plants were collected from the Jazan area of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.