Activation of peroxymonosulfate and photothermal for removal of phenolic organic pollutants and lignin derivatives
At present, the traditional ways to deal with phenolic organic pollutants and lignin derivatives are mainly physical adsorption and biodegradation. The main disadvantages of these methods are incomplete treatment and long treatment periods. Although.....»»
Sonoma puts the last nail in the coffin for PostScript on macOS
PostScript, the venerable page description language dating back to Macs in the '80s, has finally hit the end of the road in macOS Sonoma.Apple's support for Adobe PostScript hits the end of the road in SonomaApple is clear about the removal in its re.....»»
Mineral nanoparticles could potentially act as nanozyme mimics, assisting fungi in breaking down organic pollutants
A study led by Dr. Guanghui Yu from School of Earth System Science, Tianjin University, delved into the role of magnetite nanoparticles as nanozyme mimics......»»
Study shows invertebrate decline reduces natural pest control and decomposition of organic matter
The decline in invertebrates also affects the functioning of ecosystems, including two critical ecosystem services: aboveground pest control and belowground decomposition of organic material, according to a new study published in Current Biology and.....»»
Effect of iron on the preservation of organic carbon in marine sediments and its implications for carbon sequestration
A comprehensive review article by Professor Hu Limin, Professor Yao Peng, Professor Liu Xiting, Professor Liang Yantao, Postdoctoral Fellow Zhao Bin, Postdoctoral Fellow Du Jiazong, and master candidate Ji Yuhan from Ocean University of China has bee.....»»
Water fleas may hold key to cleaner environment and better human health
Tiny water fleas could play a pivotal role in removing persistent chemical pollutants from wastewater—making it safe to use in factories, farms and homes, a new study reveals......»»
Google on how to set up Fi eSIM on iPhone 15 and 15 Pro
With the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro launching today, Google Fi has instructions on eSIM activation for those being told that Apple’s new devices are not supported. more….....»»
Profiling artemisinin"s antimalarial mechanism: Research team reveals crucial target proteins
Jigang Wang and colleagues have made significant progress in unraveling the antimalarial mechanisms of artemisinin (ART) and its derivatives. Their latest research, published in the journal Engineering, sheds light on the crucial target proteins and.....»»
Investigating invasive plants as roadside contaminant removal tools
Tall, densely growing Phragmites and cattail (Typha) are familiar plants alongside highways and byways in the northern United States, flourishing in salty roadsides and degraded wetland environments created by chemicals applied to roads in the colder.....»»
Towards a better understanding of early human embryonic development
The onset of embryo-specific gene transcription, also known as embryonic genome activation (EGA), is a crucial step in the developmental journey of an organism. Although EGA has been studied to some extent in mice, human EGA remains largely unexplore.....»»
Ultrathin films achieve record hydrogen-nitrogen separation
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a class of materials that contain nano-sized pores. These pores give MOFs record-breaking internal surface areas, which make them extremely versatile for a number of applications: separating petrochemicals and gase.....»»
River sampling study shows impact of COVID-19 pandemic on London"s waterways
The most detailed study of a city's waterways anywhere in the world has revealed how chemical pollutants in London's rivers changed over the pandemic......»»
Revealing the role of anthropogenic water regulation in shaping riverine dissolved organic carbon fluxes
Riverine dissolved organic carbon (DOC) plays a crucial role in supporting microbial ecosystems in rivers and oceans while also contributing to greenhouse gas emissions from freshwater systems......»»
Researchers introduce novel organic light-emitting diode with ultralow turn-on voltage for blue emission
Blue light is vital for light-emitting devices, lighting applications, as well as smartphone screens and large screen displays. However, it is challenging to develop efficient blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), owing to the high applied volt.....»»
New model to help valorize lignin for bio-based applications
Woody biomass and wheat straw are all sources of the natural polymer lignin with more than 50 megatons of lignin produced annually at commercial scale. However, most is burned to produce energy, which alternatively could be used to make useful chemic.....»»
River-suspended particulate matter doesn"t make it to the Great Barrier Reef, study shows
A new Griffith-led study shows that, contrary to popular belief, organic suspended particulate matter on the Great Barrier Reef doesn't come from land derived river run-off......»»
Hell freezes over, MS Paint adds support for layers and PNG transparency
Automated background removal was also added recently. Enlarge / Layers in MS Paint! Cats and dogs living together! Mass hysteria! (credit: Microsoft) The venerable, equally derided and beloved MS Paint app has been on a.....»»
Electron transfer kineties of CdS/Zn(impim) dots-on-rods designed for efficient visible-light reduced C-X bond
Using solar energy to drive the cleavage of C-X bonds in halogenated organic compounds to form C-H bonds can not only control environmental pollution but also achieve important organic conversion reactions......»»
Diesel exhaust gases found to harm insects: Animal ecologists study the effects on bumblebees for the first time
The decline of insects threatens many ecosystems worldwide. While the effects of pesticides are well researched, there has been a lack of knowledge about the effects of other anthropogenic pollutants. Animal ecologists at the University of Bayreuth h.....»»
New double z-scheme photocatalyst for selective removal of sulfamethoxazole in water
In a new study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, researchers from Harbin Institute of Technology, have developed a novel double Z-scheme photocatalyst, called the molecularly imprinted TiO2@Fe2O3@g-C3N4 (MFTC) composite, that sele.....»»
Corals storm back after "sea-weeding" project
A volunteer seaweed removal program involving citizen scientists has seen a dramatic improvement of up to 600% coral regrowth off the coast of Magnetic Island......»»