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PLoS Comput Biol
January 2025
Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California, United States of America.
The denitrifying bacterium Thauera sp. MZ1T, a common member of microbial communities in wastewater treatment facilities, can produce different compounds from a range of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) sources under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. In these different conditions, Thauera modifies its metabolism to produce different compounds that influence the microbial community.
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January 2025
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, United States.
The electrochemical properties of chars have been recently described, positioning chars as active participants in microbial redox processes through functional groups, aromatic structures, redox-active metals, and radicals. While bench-scale studies have advanced mechanistic understanding of char's behavior and potential effects, translating these findings to complex ecosystems remains challenging. This is mainly due to the complexities of microbial communities and the unique properties of various ecosystems.
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January 2025
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, United States.
Polymers are widely produced and contribute significantly to environmental pollution due to their low recycling rates and persistence in natural environments. Biodegradable polymers, while promising for reducing environmental impact, account for less than 2% of total polymer production. To expand the availability of biodegradable polymers, research has explored structure-biodegradability relationships, yet most studies focus on specific polymers, necessitating further exploration across diverse polymers.
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January 2025
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering Data Center, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
Machine learning (ML) is expected to bring new insights into the impact of organic structures on the reaction mechanisms in reactive oxygen species oxidation. However, understanding the underlying chemical mechanisms still faces challenges due to the limited interpretability of the ML models. In this study, interpretable ML models were established to predict the second-order rate constants between hydroxyl radicals (OH) and organics ().
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December 2024
College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihua University, Jilin City 132013, China.
The efficient utilization of lignin, a pivotal component of lignocellulosic biomass, is crucial for advancing sustainable biorefinery processes. However, optimizing lignin valorization remains challenging due to its intricate structure and susceptibility to undesirable reactions during processing. In this study, we delve into the impact of various pretreatment agents on birch lignin, aiming to enhance its catalytic oxidation and depolymerization under polyoxometalates (POMs) catalysis.
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