Recent Advances in Paper-Based Nano-Biosensors for Water-Borne Pathogen Detection: Challenges and Solutions.

Ensuring access to safe water and public health necessitates sensitive, quick, and dependable detection instruments. Conventional techniques frequently have prolonged detection durations, intricate processes, and the requirement for skilled staff. Biosensors augmented with nanomaterials provide enhanced sensitivity, specificity, and rapid detection of waterborne pathogens.

Bipyridine covalent organic framework aerogel for highly selective recovery of palladium in wastewater.

Palladium (Pd), a rare and precious metal, is highly valued due to its non-renewable nature and significant cost. Therefore, recovering palladium from industrial wastewater is of great importance but remains a challenge. Herein, a composite aerogel adsorbent has been developed by linking a bipyridine covalent organic framework, termed TpBpy, with chitosan (CS) through robust covalent bonds.

Understanding motorcycle rider behavior and the related traffic contexts in Indonesia using naturalistic driving study.

Motorcycle crash fatalities remain a significant concern in Indonesia. Understanding the traffic events leading to such crashes is crucial for designing effective mitigation strategies. This preliminary study aimed to identify and analyze safety-critical events (SCEs) experienced by motorcycle riders.

Thermostability and Activity Improvements of PETase from .

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a widely used plastic, is a significant environmental pollutant due to its persistence. While the PET-degrading enzyme PETase from offers promising solutions, its limited activity at higher temperatures hinders its practical application. This study aimed to enhance the PETase performance through protein engineering.

Influence of consortium culture and mixed culture on carbon steel corrosion in B30 storage system.

B30, which consisted of 30 %-v biodiesel and 70 %-v petrodiesel, is a renewable fuel that is being developed in Indonesia. In the B30 storage system, microbes utilize B30 and cause corrosion of carbon steel. This research aims to compare the interaction effect of consortium culture (S.

Blockchain-based renewable energy certificate system in Indonesia.

The renewable Energy Certificate (REC) schemes play a crucial role in combating climate change and promoting sustainable living. However, issues such as traceability, lack of transparency, and user awareness limit its effectiveness. The current study aims to address such limitation by proposing a blockchain-based solution for Indonesia's electricity grid which can enhance end-to-end traceability, real-time data access, and tamper-proof records.

Enhancing CO Capture and Conversion to Formic Acid via a Membrane-Photocatalytic Hybrid System with ZnO-ZnS Heterojunction Catalyst.

A combined approach for CO capture and photoreduction provides a comprehensive solution to address exhaust emissions. This study aims to develop a hybrid system integrating membrane contactor and photocatalytic technology for CO conversion to formic acid by optimizing the synthesis of ZnO-ZnS heterojunction photocatalysts through controlled variations in precursor concentrations and calcination temperatures. The catalysts are characterized to assess their structural and optical properties, photocatalytic activity, stability and reaction kinetics.

Examining the influence of national culture on aviation safety: A systematic review.

Introduction: Studies have reported that aviation incident rates vary between regions, with Asia and Africa having higher rates than Europe and America. Factors contributing to incidents have also been found to differ between nations. Most features of the aviation system have originated from a Western perspective (North America/Western Europe), which may make them less well adapted to Asian and African cultures.

Catalytic solvothermal liquefaction of kitchen waste for the production of high-quality bio-oil: Effects of reusing ethanol phase as the reaction medium.

Solvothermal liquefaction (STL) can convert kitchen waste (KW) into bio-oil without pre-drying. This study systematically investigated the effects of Fe-Ni bimetallic catalysts and recycled ethanol on enhancing bio-oil production. It also assessed the stability and reusability of the recycled catalysts, as well as the environmental benefits of STL technology.

Isolation and characterization of Clostridium tertium IGP01 as newly isolated hydrogen-producing bacteria with enhancement via biochar and magnetic nanoparticle supplementation.

Clostridium spp. holds significant potential hydrogen-producing bacteria for biohydrogen production which can be used to treat a wide range of carbon sources, including biomass waste. Previous studies have given considerable attention to C.

Synthesis of mesoporous carbon from banana peels with silica gel 60 as the hard templates.

The synthesis of mesoporous carbon was successfully performed through solid-solid phase reaction employing banana peel powder as the carbon source and silica gel 60 (SG-60) as the hard template. The synthesis was initiated by hydrothermal heating to introduce the banana powder to SG-60 surface, followed by the carbonization process to form the mesoporous carbon. FTIR, Raman, XRF, and XRD characterization confirmed the success of the carbonization step, while N physisorption and TEM characterization confirmed the mesoporous structure formation of the synthesized carbon with the template.

Revealing the Role of Nanocages ( = B, In; = N, Sb) in NH Gas Adsorption: toward Gas Sensor Application.

The dangers of ammonia gas (NH) to human health must be considered. Exposure to NH gas can have several adverse effects, including harm to the skin; irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat; and damage to the respiratory system. New materials are being developed for use in gas sensors to mitigate the hazards associated with ammonia exposure.

Metabolic profiling reveals distinctive ripening dynamics in ethylene-treated Musa balbisiana cv. 'Pisang Klutuk Wulung' compared to commercial Cavendish banana.

As an important crop, bananas still encounter fruit quality and shelf-life problems that are affected by the ripening process. Improving postharvest technologies may effectively address these challenges, such as by studying the ripening mechanism of banana cultivars with a slow ripening process. A banana cultivar that exhibits this characteristic is Musa balbisiana cv.

Membrane-based processes for xylitol production from oil palm empty fruit bunches hydrolysate fermentation broth.

Unlabelled: Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) is one of the wastes that has high hemicellulose composition and potentially processed into xylitol via biotransformation route. This study explores the effectiveness of ultrafiltration (UF) and nanofiltration (NF) in purifying and concentrating xylitol from OPEFB hydrolysate-fermentation broth. Various UF membranes, including UF1 (MWCO 150 kDa), UF2-Psf (MWCO 20 kDa), and UF2-PVDF (MWCO 50 kDa), were used, along with NF (MWCO 150 Da).

A fluorescence nanosensor based on modified sustainable silica for highly sensitive detection of the SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody.

This study presents an innovative fluorescence nanosensor utilizing modified sustainable silica for the ultra-sensitive detection of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies. The sensor employs fluorescent dye-doped silica nanoparticles (FSNPs) synthesized the sol-gel method and functionalized with rhodamine B as a fluorescent dye. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) analysis confirmed the successful immobilization of anti-IgG on the FSNP surface, as evidenced by the characteristic amide I and II peaks at 1641 cm and 1530 cm, respectively.

: identification and characterization of plant-conserved microRNA in Rafflesiaceae.

Rafflesiaceae is a family of endangered plants whose members are solely parasitic to the tropical grape vine (Vitaceae). Currently, the genetics of their crosstalk with the host remains unexplored. In this study, we use homology-based approaches to characterize micro-RNAs (miRNAs) expressed by and from published omics data.

A Systematic Review of Research on Guided Access Cavity Preparation Endodontic Treatment: Dentin Preservation Perspectives.

Purpose: Guided access cavity preparation (GACP) is an endodontic procedure utilizing stents, guide sleeves, or dynamic guides to facilitate the proper formation of access cavities. This paper aims to evaluate the significance of research on guided access cavity preparation in endodontic treatment concerning dentin preservation. In the context of dentin preservation, this paper provides a thorough scoping review of a variety of methodologies for evaluating the accuracy of guided access cavity preparation.

RNAi-based biocontrol for crops: a revised expectation for a non-recent technology.

The exogenous application of RNAi technology offers new promises for crops improvement. Cell-based or synthetically produced strands are economical, non-transgenic and could induce the same responses. The substantial population growth demands novel strategies to produce crops without further damaging the environment.

De novo transcriptome assembly and analysis during agarwood induction in Gyrinops versteegii Gilg. seedling.

Agarwood is a highly prized resinous wood produced by select members of the Thymelaeaceae plant family. Its formation in Aquilaria species has been expedited using various induction techniques, revealing insights into factors affecting the chemical constituents of artificially induced agarwood. Building on this, our research delved into the potential of another Thymelaeaceae member, Gyrinops versteegii, as an alternate agarwood source.

The role of membrane technology in palm oil mill effluent (POME) decontamination: Current trends and future prospects.

This article reviews the role of membrane systems in treating palm oil mill effluent (POME), a waste generated by the palm industry. The review focuses on various membrane systems such as microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis (RO), highlighting their effectiveness in removing pollutants and recovering water. Special attention is given to hybrid systems integrating membrane bioreactors (MBRs) and other advanced processes to enhance fouling control, improve water quality, and promote sustainability.

Toxicity assessment and bioimaging potential of carbon dots synthesized from banana peel in zebrafish model.

Zebrafish serve as a pivotal model for bioimaging and toxicity assessments; however, the toxicity of banana peel-derived carbon dots in zebrafish has not been previously reported. The aim of this study was to assess the toxicity of carbon dots derived from banana peel in zebrafish, focusing on two types prepared through hydrothermal and pyrolysis methods. Banana peels were synthesized using hydrothermal and pyrolysis techniques and then compared for characteristics, bioimaging ability, and toxicity in zebrafish as an animal model.

Predicting microplastic quantities in Indonesian provincial rivers using machine learning models.

Microplastic pollution has surfaced as a critical environmental concern, affecting ecosystems and human health globally. This study explored the application of several machine learning models, including the Tree algorithm, k-Nearest Neighbors (kNN), Random Forest (RF), Linear Regression (LR), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Neural Networks (NN), to predict microplastic concentrations in the rivers of Indonesia's 24 provinces. By utilizing both environmental and anthropogenic data, the Tree algorithm exhibited the best performance, achieving a coefficient of determination (R) of 0.

The stability improvements of dye-sensitized solar cell with natural template for photoanode using lignin extracted from rice husk.

In response to escalating global concerns over environmental pollution, the development of green dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) has emerged as a promising technology for solar energy conversion. This study harnesses the potential of rice husk, an abundant agricultural waste in Indonesia, by extracting lignin through a simple recycling method. Lignin acts as a natural, non-toxic dopant and template for TiO₂ composites, enhancing the stability of the photoanode in DSSCs.

Drug screening for ischemic stroke using larvae and adult zebrafish model: a review.

Ischemic stroke (IS) is the most recorded case of stroke that is caused by decreased blood flow to the brain. Nowadays, therapeutical agents for IS are limited and they have not shown maximum clinical results. Therefore, the exploration of new candidates for IS treatment continues to be done.

From the depths of the Java Trench: genomic analysis of Priestia flexa JT4 reveals bioprospecting and lycopene production potential.

Background: The marine environment boasts distinctive physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. While numerous studies have delved into the microbial ecology and biological potential of the marine environment, exploration of genetically encoded, deep-sea sourced secondary metabolites remains scarce. This study endeavors to investigate marine bioproducts derived from deep-sea water samples at a depth of 1,000 m in the Java Trench, Indonesia, utilizing both culture-dependent and whole-genome sequencing methods.