Quantification and mapping of tyre wear emissions: from EU regional analysis to global projections by Yichen Sun, Jikke van Wijnen, Ad M.J. Ragas

“…Tyre wear particle (TWP) emissions are a major source of microplastic pollution. This study analyzes the variability in national TWP emissions estimated through different methodologies and provides guidance for optimizing these estimations. …”
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Effect of Low-temperature Aqueous Extraction on Flavor, Functional Ingredients and in Vitro Bioactivities of Penthorum chinense Pursh Leaf Extracts by Yijun LIU, Wei XU, Xue TIAN, Xinyu LIU, Yongqing TANG, Xuan LIU, Qian LAI, Li ZENG, Gang LI, Feixia DUAN

“…The results of HS-SPME-GC-MS revealed that safranal and 2,4-ditert-butylphenol were the primary sources of the unfavorable flavors in the boiling water extract of PCP leaves (PLE95), which contributed 54.43% and 5.89% to the overall flavor, respectively. …”
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Progress and perspectives in the electroreduction of low-concentration nitrate for wastewater management by Kouer Zhang, Xiaohong Zou, Yun Liu, Xiao Zhang, Liang An

“…Summary: The electroreduction of nitrate has emerged as a promising global strategy for water purification in the face of harmful nitrate in wastewater. …”
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Microplastic contamination and growth pattern of oyster; Crassostrea gigas in a coastline by L. Kasmini, A.S. Batubara

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Oysters (Crassostrea gigas) are one food source commonly consumed by the community and an important commodity with high economic value. …”
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Design and Construction of a Mixing Machine in the Process of Manufacturing Coconut Shell Charcoal Briquettes by Dermawan, Arfandy, Abram Tangkemanda, Ahmad Nurul Muttaqin

“…Utilizing new and renewable energy sources, particularly coconut shell charcoal briquettes, represents a crucial solution in addressing the limitations of fossil energy sources and combating climate change. …”
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Advancements in hybrid heating systems for residential applications by Duaa Allahseh, Jan Böttner, Mohammad Al-Addous, Volker Lenz

“…Hybrid heating systems increase energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improve system reliability by integrating multiple renewable energy sources. Combining technologies such as solar, biomass, and heat pumps has great potential to optimize energy use, stabilize thermal output, and reduce primary energy consumption. …”
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Assessing soil erosion potential for prioritization of land risk area in the Sala watershed of Ari zone, South Ethiopia by Woldeyes Debebe, Teshome Yirgu, Mulugeta Debele

“…Soil sampling and topographic data were the primary sources of data. The secondary sources were satellite imagery and meteorological data. …”
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Efficient Degradation of Methylene Blue in Industrial Wastewater and High Cycling Stability of Nano ZnO by Ping Liang, Weiye Yang, Hongyan Peng, Shihua Zhao

“…Photocatalytic degradation research has attracted significant attention in the wake of the increasingly severe global challenge of water pollution. In this study, nano-ZnO was synthesized through a straightforward method using zinc acetate anhydrous as the precursor. …”
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Factors Influence on the yield of Bacterial Cellulose of Kombucha (Khubdat Humza) by Baghdad Science Journal

“…Findings from this study suggest that the yield of cellulose depends on many factors that need to be optimized to achieve maximum yield.…”
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A Provisional Mix Design of Porous Asphalt Pavement Using Crumb Rubber Modified Bituminous Mixes by Rajesh Kumar K.

“…The aims of the research were to develop a method for designing a porous asphalt mix using the recommended gradation by the National Centre for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) and locally sourced aggregates. Additionally, the study aimed to determine the optimal binder content by employing the Open-Graded Friction Course (OGFC) design concept. …”
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Bio-Based Disposable Containers for Food Services by Roselle Barretto, Guangyan Qi, Christopher Jones, Yonghui Li, Xiuzhi Susan Sun, Donghai Wang

“…Currently, petrochemical plastics dominate the food service industry due to their good mechanical properties and barrier against heat, water vapor, carbon dioxide, and oxygen. This widespread use is not only harmful to humans but also to the ecosystem as synthetic plastics disrupt ecological balance and deplete petroleum-based oil resources. …”
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The Effects of Vermicompost on Yield and Some Growth Parameters of Lettuce by Alper Durak, Özlem Altuntaş, İbrahim Kutalmış Kutsal, Rabia Işık, Fırat Ege Karaat

“…Due to its importance for organic agriculture, one of the most important agricultural production systems, various sources have been proposed to increase soil organic matter content. …”
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Isolation and Identification of Aglicones of Flavonoids of Some Species of the Genus <i>Astragalus</i> L. of the Volga Region Flora by U. A. Matvienko, N. A. Durnova, A. M. Poluyanov, N. V. Bobkova, V. N. Turenko, V. V. Smirnov, G. V. Ramenskaya

“…Introduction. Promising sources of biologically active compounds (BAS) are extracts obtained from various morphological parts of plants of the numerous genus Astragalus L. …”
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Comprehensive Sequencing of Environmental RNA From Japanese Medaka at Various Size Fractions and Comparison With Skin Swab RNA by Kyoshiro Hiki, Toshiaki S. Jo

“…In this study, we aimed to determine the optimal filter pore size range for eRNA analysis and evaluate the contribution of skin and mucus to eRNA profiles. …”
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Elephant (Elephas maximus) Health and Management in Asia: Variations in Veterinary Perspectives by David Miller, Bradford Jackson, Heidi S. Riddle, Christopher Stremme, Dennis Schmitt, Thaddeus Miller

“…However, injuries, parasitism, and gastrointestinal disease were reported as the most common syndromes responsible for elephant morbidity, whereas injury and infectious disease not due to parasitism were the most commonly reported sources of elephant mortality. Substandard nutrition, water quality and quantity deficiencies, and inadequate or absent shelter were among the factors listed as barriers to optimal elephant health. …”
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Onion (Allium cepa L.) and Drought: Current Situation and Perspectives by Oladé Charles Sansan, Vincent Ezin, Mathieu Anatole Tele Ayenan, Ifagbémi Bienvenue Chabi, Hubert Adoukonou-Sagbadja, Aliou Saïdou, Adam Ahanchede

“…Understanding the mechanisms of onion response to water stress will contribute to fast-tracking the development of drought-tolerant genotypes and optimize onion production. …”
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Efficiency of hair waste substrate in constructed wetlands on oil and grease content of kitchen wastewater by Radhika Bhandary, Anish Unnikrishnan, Lavanya Mulky

“…Treatment of wastewater from various day-to-day sources, particularly oil spills in water bodies, involves using resources that may adversely affect the environment. …”
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Investigation of Two Novel Heterojunction Photocatalysts with Boosted Hydrogen Evolution Performance by Kaifeng Zhang, Xudong Wang, Yanjing Su

“…The photocatalytic hydrogen evolution performance of prepared heterojunctions was systematically investigated under different single-wavelength light sources. Without a cocatalyst, the optimized hydrogen evolution efficiency of SrTiO₃@ZnIn₂S₄ and SrCrO₃@ZnIn₂S₄ reached 3.27 and 4.6 mmol g⁻¹. …”
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Advancing CH₄ and N₂O retrieval strategies for NDACC/IRWG FTIR observations with the support of airborne in situ measurements by I. Ortega, J. W. Hannigan, B. C. Baier, K. McKain, D. Smale

“…Accurate measurement of their atmospheric abundance is essential for understanding their sources, sinks, and the impact of human activities on the atmosphere. …”
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Green energy from waste: Evaluating the sustainability of anaerobic biofuel technologies by Nagarjuna Prakash Dalbanjan, Karuna Korgaonkar, Arihant Jayawant Kadapure, Sachin Basavaraj Halladamani, Gulappagouda Ramangouda, Praveen Kumar S. K

“…Anaerobic digestion reduces greenhouse gas emissions, optimizes resource use, and manages waste. Life cycle assessment measures energy balance, carbon footprint, and water footprint. …”
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