Mechanisms and optimization for simultaneous removal of Cd(II) and Sb(V) from aqueous solutions using birnessite and fulvic acid composite by Changsheng Jin, Jingjing Lu, Yin Gao, Baowei Hu, Yuxi Liu

“…Under the optimized conditions (pH = 6, adsorbent dosage = 0.87 g L− 1, adsorption time = 4 h, ionic strength = 0.01 mol L⁻¹, initial concentration = 25.5 mg L⁻¹), the removal efficiencies of Cd(II) and Sb(V) were 96.9% and 70.2%, respectively. …”
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Application of the Zimm-Bragg Model to the Removal of Azo Dyes with Pectin by Juan Antonio Lozano-Álvarez, Juan Jáuregui-Rincón, Iliana E. Medina-Ramírez, Rogelio Salinas-Gutiérrez, Jorge Martín Alférez Chávez, Guadalupe Javier Araiza-Arvilla

“…The removal percentages under adequate pH and ionic strength conditions were as follows: DR80 (99.5%), CR (99.8%), MO (88.6%), and MR (68%), showing that this methodology is efficient to remove azo dyes. …”
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Evaluation of quinoa seed germination variability in response to temperature,, drought and salinity stresses by Arash Mamedi, F. Sharifzadeh, Reza Maali Amiri

“…Most likely, due to the fact that quinoa is halophyte, by absorbing the ionic elements of salt, required for the maintenance of the cell turgor, which concurrent increase in cytosolic osmolality. …”
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Are current atomistic force fields accurate enough to study proteins in crowded environments? by Drazen Petrov, Bojan Zagrovic

“…Importantly, regardless of the simulation protocol applied, wild-type villin headpiece consistently aggregates even under conditions at which it is experimentally known to be soluble. …”
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Mongolian Freshwater Ecosystems Under Climate Change and Anthropogenic Pressure: A Case Study of Ugii Lake by Itgelt Navaandorj, Erdenetsetseg Tsogtbayar, Solongo Tsogtbaatar, Gerelt-Od Dashdondog, Mandakh Nyamtseren, Kikuko Shoyama

“…Total dissolved solids (TDS) values and ionic compositions indicated increased salinization in some zones, particularly those exposed to high evaporation and shoreline disturbance. …”
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Characterization of a novel subfamily 1.4 lipase from Bacillus licheniformis IBRL-CHS2: Cloning and expression optimization. by Ammar Khazaal Kadhim Almansoori, Nidyaletchmy Subba Reddy, Mustafa Abdulfattah, Sarah Solehah Ismail, Rashidah Abdul Rahim

“…The lipase was stable in the presence of 1 mM and 5 mM Ca2⁺, K⁺, Na⁺, Mg2⁺, and Ba2⁺, but its activity decreased with Zn2⁺ and Al3⁺. Non-ionic surfactants like Triton X-100, Nonidet P40, Tween 20, and Tween 40 boosted activity, while Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) inhibited it. …”
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Temporary consolidation and excavation of artifacts at waterlogged archaeological sites by Xue-Qiang Chen, Lina Xie, Shiqiang Fang, Wenjing Hu, Ming Cao

“…This study explores low-acyl gellan gum as a temporary solidification material for waterlogged archaeological relics, enhancing its efficacy through ionic cross-linking methodologies. The results show that by meticulously regulating the species and concentration of cations—specifically Na+, Mg2+, Ca2+, or Al3+— an improvement in gelling strength can be attained within an optimum range. …”
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Targeting oxidative stress and metal imbalance in cerebral ischemia: the neuroprotective role of sodium valproate by Mustafa Ulaş, Ömer Gökay Argadal, Ebru Bardaş Özkan

“…Abstract In brain ischaemia (BI), the oxidative and ionic stresses lead slowly but definitely to the injury of neurones. …”
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Investigating the Antiscale Magnetic Treatment Controversy: Insights from the Model Calcium Carbonate Scalant by M. ElMassalami, M. S. Teixeira, A. Elzubair

“…For simplification, we consider the working fluid, such as in domestic and industrial settings, as a homogeneous mixture of a supersaturated, multi-ionic solution and a suspension of neutral multiphase contaminants, a fraction of which is magnetic. …”
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Differential hydration lubrication performance of polyelectrolyte-modified UHMWPE promoted by diverse charge characteristics by Jianing Xu, Tianyi Han, Chenhui Zhang, Jianbin Luo

“…These findings elucidate the impact of polyelectrolyte charge characteristics on hydration lubrication, highlighting the combined influence of ion adsorption density, determined by intrinsic surface potential, and the ionic hydration strength of surrounding counterions in determining the overall hydration lubrication performance of modified UHMWPE.…”
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Green Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Dots Nanosensors Using Pumpkin Seed Shell for Spectrofluorimetric Determination of L-cysteine by Afsaneh Zarei Manujan, Alireza Bazmandegan-shamili, Mohammad Sabet, Masoud Rohani Moghadam

“…In order to enhancement of the method sensitivity, the effective parameters on the quenching intensity of L-cysteine such as pH, interaction time and environment ionic strength were examined and optimized. Under the laboratory optimum conditions, linear range of 5-500 µM, limit of detection of 1.0 µM and relative standard deviation (at 10 µM of L-cysteine) of 3% was obtained. …”
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METHODS FOR β-GALACTOSIDASE IMMOBILIZATION AND THEIR USE IN LACTULOSE BIOSYNTHESIS by Y. Al. Tabakova, S. A. Ryabtseva, M. Al. Shpak, S. N. Sazanova

“…At present, the production of lactulose under industrial conditions is based on the isomerization of lactose in alkaline media at high temperatures. …”
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Quantifying Zinc Contamination from Laboratory Syringes by Sarah G. Lindgren, Laura J. Sakol, Monica Hoover, Timothy M. Raymond, Dabrina D. Dutcher

“…The solutions tested included sucrose and tartaric acid, representing both covalent and ionic species. Additionally, this study employed a pH range of 2 to 13 to further explore zinc contamination across a wide range of conditions and factors. …”
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Interpretable Machine Learning Analysis of Design Factors in Hydrogel Supercapacitors by Liying Xu, Siqi Liu, Dandan Hu, Junhao Liu, Yuze Zhang, Ziqiang Li, Zichuan Su, Daxin Liang

“…Ionic conductivity emerged as the most impactful parameter despite moderate feature importance, indicating complex nonlinear relationships. …”
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Development of Thermo-Responsive and Salt-Adaptive Ultrafiltration Membranes Functionalized with PNIPAM-co-PDMAC Copolymer by Lauran Mama, Johanne Pirkin-Benameur, Vincent Bouad, David Fournier, Patrice Woisel, Joël Lyskawa, Karim Aissou, Damien Quemener

“…By combining the thermo-responsive properties of PNIPAM with the hydrophilic characteristics of PDMAC, these membranes exhibit dual-stimuli responsiveness to temperature and ionic strength, allowing for precise control of permeability and fouling resistance. …”
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A simple method for removal of toxic dyes such as Brilliant Green and Acid Red from the aquatic environment using Halloysite nanoclay by Mohamed A. Abdel-Fadeel, Naif S. Aljohani, Saedah R. Al-Mhyawi, Riyadh F. Halawani, Enas H. Aljuhani, Mohamed Abdel Salam

“…The physical properties of the HNC such as scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and surface area analysis were studied. The best conditions like pH of the solution, HNC weight, contact shaking time, the temperature of the solution, and ionic strength were investigated for removal effectiveness. …”
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Label-free (fluorescence-free) sensing of a single DNA molecule on DNA origami using a plasmon-enhanced WGM sensor by Ghamari Shahin, Chiarelli Germán, Kołątaj Karol, Subramanian Sivaraman, Acuna Guillermo P., Vollmer Frank

“…These effects are most pronounced at salt concentrations around 300–500 mM, where optimal conditions for duplex stability and reduced dissociation rates are achieved. …”
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Equilibrium, kinetic, and selectivity studies for high-capacity and -selectivity uranium adsorption on polyacrylic acid copolymer hydrogel by Fatemeh Maleki, Zahra Rafiei-Sarmazdeh, Rezvan Torkaman, Mehdi Asadollahzadeh

“…This led to optimum conditions of 0.06 g absorbent mass per 100 mL of solution, pH of 4.3-, and 126-min adsorption time, validated through repeated experiments. …”
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Protolytic Equilibria of Cetirizine in the Presence of Micelle-Forming Surfactants by Marija Popović-Nikolić, Gordana Popović, Slavica Oljačić, Katarina Nikolić

“…The p<i>K</i>_a values were potentiometrically determined at 25 °C and at a constant ionic strength (0.1 M NaCl). Experimental data were analyzed by applying the computer program Hyperquad 5.2.15. …”
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A new generation of ecocatalysts$^{\text{®}}$—from Invasive Alien Species to sustainable and biosourced glyceryl fatty esters by Lasbleiz, Arthur, Pelissier, Franck, Renault, Jean-Hugues, Grison, Claire M., Legrand, Yves-Marie, Grison, Claude

“…These molecules constitute emollients and non-ionic emulsifiers of high industrial interest. The ecocatalysts$^{\text{®}}$ were efficient and recyclable for the transesterification of methyl and ethyl fatty esters, leading to high yields (66–83%). …”
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