Potential of nature-based solutions to reduce antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance, and pathogens in aquatic ecosystems. a critical review.

This comprehensive scientific review evaluates the effectiveness of nature-based solutions (NBS) in reducing antibiotics (ABs), combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and controlling pathogens in various aquatic environments at different river catchment levels. It covers conventional and innovative treatment wetland configurations for wastewater treatment to reduce pollutant discharge into the aquatic ecosystems as well as exploring how river restoration and saltmarshes can enhance pollutant removal. Through the analysis of experimental studies and case examples, the review shows NBS's potential for providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to improve the health of aquatic ecosystems.

Using seagrass as a nature-based solution: Short-term effects of Zostera noltei transplant in benthic communities of a European Atlantic coastal lagoon.

Seagrass meadows provide several ecological functions that improve the overall ecological health of coastal systems and therefore, it is urgent to promote the restoration of such habitats. In Ria de Aveiro, a coastal lagoon in the Atlantic Coast of Portugal, a restoration initiative was responsible for transplanting the dwarf eelgrass Zostera noltei into a highly degraded area. This eelgrass was used as a nature-based solution (NbS) to mitigate some of the impacts of historical mercury contamination.

Microplastic contamination in large migratory fishes collected in the open Atlantic Ocean.

Fishes are one of the most important components of the oceans and are exposed to several anthropogenic pressures, namely microplastic (MP), contaminants that are now ubiquitous worldwide. Taking advantage of the 2020 Circumnavigation Expedition carried by the NRP Sagres tall ship of the Portuguese Navy, fish samples from the southern Atlantic ocean were collected to evaluate possible MP contamination. In a total of 14 weeks of campaign, seven large migratory fishes of commercial interest were collected across the middle Atlantic Ocean and along the South American Atlantic coast.

Body condition and energy content of the shore crab L. in a temperate coastal system: the cost of barnacle epibiosis.

The impact of barnacle epibionts on the condition of the shore crab was studied for the western Wadden Sea population. Approximately 39% of the crabs were fouled with the barnacle . Although the morphological Fulton's condition decreased by 5.

impact on energy content of the shore crab L.

The impact of infection on the nutritional status of the shore crab was investigated in the western Dutch Wadden Sea for a period of 20 months. About 3.3% of the population was sacculinized, i.

Evaluation of lymphatic filariasis in endemic area of Brazil where mass drug administration is not required.

Mass drug administration (MDA) is the main counter-transmission strategy of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis. In endemic countries, there are areas where MDA is not required. However, there is no standard approach in these areas, and studies are important to evaluate the epidemiological status.

Infrared and Raman spectroscopy of non-conventional hydrogen bonding between N,N'-disubstituted urea and thiourea groups: a combined experimental and theoretical investigation.

The variety of H bond (HB) interactions is a source of inspiration for bottom-up molecular engineering through self-aggregation. Non-conventional intermolecular HBs between N,N'-disubstituted urea and thiourea are studied in detail by vibrational spectroscopies and ab initio calculations. Raman and IR mode assignments are given.

Easily processable multimodal spectral converters based on metal oxide/organic-inorganic hybrid nanocomposites.

This manuscript reports the synthesis and characterization of the first organic-inorganic hybrid material exhibiting efficient multimodal spectral converting properties. The nanocomposite, made of Er(3+), Yb(3+) codoped zirconia nanoparticles (NPs) entrapped in a di-ureasil d-U(600) hybrid matrix, is prepared by an easy two-step sol-gel synthesis leading to homogeneous and transparent materials that can be very easily processed as monolith or film. Extensive structural characterization reveals that zirconia nanocrystals of 10-20 nm in size are efficiently dispersed into the hybrid matrix and that the local structure of the di-ureasil is not affected by the presence of the NPs.

Eu³⁺-based bridged silsesquioxanes for transparent luminescent solar concentrators.

The sol-gel preparation of a bridged silsesquioxane containing europium(III) salts and 2-thenoyltrifluoroacetone has been achieved from a new ethane tetracarboxamide-based organosilane. Free-standing films with thicknesses up to 440 μm and maximum absolute quantum yield (q) of 0.34 ± 0.

Efficient and tuneable photoluminescent boehmite hybrid nanoplates lacking metal activator centres for single-phase white LEDs.

White light-emitting diodes (WLEDs) are candidates to revolutionize the lighting industry towards energy efficient and environmental friendly lighting and displays. The current challenges in WLEDs encompass high luminous efficiency, chromatic stability, high colour-rending index and price competitiveness. Recently, the development of efficient and low-cost downconverting photoluminescent phosphors for ultraviolet/blue to white light conversion was highly investigated.

Metal-free highly luminescent silica nanoparticles.

Stable, cost-effective, brightly luminescent, and metal-free organosilica nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared using the Stöber method without any thermal treatment above 318 K. The white-light photoluminescence results from a convolution of the emission originated in the NH(2) groups of the organosilane and oxygen defects in the silica network. The time-resolved emission spectra are red-shifted, relative to those acquired in the steady-state regime, pointing out that the NPs emission is governed by donor-acceptor (D-A) recombination mechanisms.

Functional responses and scaling in predator-prey interactions of marine fishes: contemporary issues and emerging concepts.

Predator-prey interactions are a primary structuring force vital to the resilience of marine communities and sustainability of the world's oceans. Human influences on marine ecosystems mediate changes in species interactions. This generality is evinced by the cascading effects of overharvesting top predators on the structure and function of marine ecosystems.

Temperature tolerance and energetics: a dynamic energy budget-based comparison of North Atlantic marine species.

Temperature tolerance and sensitivity were examined for some North Atlantic marine species and linked to their energetics in terms of species-specific parameters described by dynamic energy budget (DEB) theory. There was a general lack of basic information on temperature tolerance and sensitivity for many species. Available data indicated that the ranges in tolerable temperatures were positively related to optimal growth temperatures.

Factors influencing epibenthic assemblages in the Minho Estuary (NW Iberian Peninsula).

The epibenthic community of the Minho Estuary was studied during the summer of 2006. Diversity was generally low and a total of 14 fish and five crustacean taxa were identified. Multivariate analysis revealed two site clusters (A and B).

Pseudo-Pelger-Huët in kidney-transplanted patients.

Pelger-Huët anomaly is an inherited condition characterized by hyposegmentation of the neutrophil nucleus and excessive chromatin clumping. Acquired Pelger-Huët, also known as pseudo-Pelger-Huët, has been described in several clinical conditions including transplant recipients who received immunosuppressive drugs. The incidence of pseudo-Pelger-Huët in kidney transplant patients, characterized as neutrophil dysplasia, was observed in 9 of 170 patients (5.