Emerging investigator series: aqueous oxidation of isoprene-derived organic aerosol species as a source of atmospheric formic and acetic acids

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Kelvin H. Bates

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EA00076A, Paper

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Kelvin H. Bates, Daniel J. Jacob, James D. Cope, Xin Chen, Dylan B. Millet, Tran B. Nguyen
Aqueous photochemistry of isoprene derivatives helps reconcile model budgets of organic aerosol mass and gas-phase formic and acetic acids.
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Exploring regression-based QSTR and i-QSTR modeling for ecotoxicity prediction of diverse pesticides on multiple avian species

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Trina Podder

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1399-1422
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00163F, Paper

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Trina Podder, Ankur Kumar, Arnab Bhattacharjee, Probir Kumar Ojha
Ensuring the protection of endangered bird species from pesticide exposure plays a vital role in safeguarding ecosystem integrity.
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Large-scale measurement of soil organic carbon using compact near-infrared spectrophotometers: effect of soil sample preparation and the use of local modelling

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Aymbiré A. Fonseca

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1372-1381
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00046J, Paper

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Aymbiré A. Fonseca, Celio Pasquini, Emanuelle. M. B. Soares
Compact NIR instruments are a cost-effective alternative for large-scale SOC determination. The best performance was found using local modelling and soil sample preparation.
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Layer-wise physicochemical and elemental distribution in an urban river water, Bangladesh: potential pollution, sources, and human health risk assessment

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Tapos Kormoker

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1382-1398
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00094J, Paper

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Tapos Kormoker, Md. Saiful Islam, Md. Abu Bakar Siddique, Sazal Kumar, Khamphe Phoungthong, Md Humayun Kabir, Kazi Farhed Iqubal, Rakesh Kumar, Mir Mohammad Ali, Abu Reza Md. Towfiqul Islam
Surface and deep water samples of the Buriganga River were measured to assess the water quality, pollution level, elemental sources, and their potential ecological and human health risks.
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Remediation and recycling of inorganic acids and their green alternatives for sustainable industrial chemical processes

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Chhavi Agarwal

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1306-1339
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00112A, Critical Review

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Chhavi Agarwal, Ashok K. Pandey
Aqueous acidic wastes are generated as a result of various industrial processes, and remediation and recycling of inorganic acids are required to mitigate their negative environmental effects and extending the sustainability of their uses.
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A porous bentonite–coconut husk composite for the enhanced adsorption of selected emerging contaminants from aqueous solution

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Abisola O. Egbedina

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00033H, Paper

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Abisola O. Egbedina, Simisola B. Odejobi, Babatunde J. Akinbile, Abayneh A. Ambushe, Bamidele I. Olu-Owolabi, Kayode O. Adebowale
Preparation of bentonite clay–coconut husk composite (BECH) via microwave-assisted carbonization, the activation of BECH with HCl (BECH-H) and KOH (BECH-K) and the adsorption of ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, and bisphenol A from aqueous solutions.
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AI-guided electro-decomposition of persistent organic pollutants: a long-awaited vision becoming reality?

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Lin Zhu

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1302-1305
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00175J, Perspective

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Lin Zhu, Lei Du, Guodong Cao, Zongwei Cai
AI-assisted design of high-entropy alloys for electro-degradation of POPs could greatly accelerate and improve the design–synthesis–test cycle, hence providing a practical strategy to solve the challenges we might face during mitigation of POPs.
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Recent advances on value-added biocarbon preparation by the pyrolysis of renewable and waste biomass, their structure and properties: a move toward an ecofriendly alternative to carbon black

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Drupitha MP

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1282-1301
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00107E, Tutorial Review

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Drupitha MP, Manjusri Misra, Amar Kumar Mohanty
The production of renewable biocarbon from waste biomass through pyrolysis as a sustainable and ecofriendly alternative to carbon black poses major scientific challenges for value-added uses in plastic and composite industries.
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In situ (bio)remediation treatment options for U and Sr contaminated land: a comparison of radionuclide retention and remobilisation

Posted on 13 October 2023 by Gianni F. Vettese

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1423-1435
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00104K, Paper

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Gianni F. Vettese, Katherine Morris, Matthew White-Pettigrew, Luke T. Townsend, Samuel Shaw, Christopher Boothman, Jonathan R. Lloyd
This is the first comprehensive study to compare the long term stability of U and Sr (bio)remediation end-points following oxidative remobilisation (via oxygen/nitrate) yielding insights into retention capabilities and removal mechanisms.
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Application of a differential technique in laser-induced fluorimetry/pulsed LED-fluorimetry: simple and reliable analysis of uranium raw materials in the nuclear fuel cycle – a mini-review

Posted on 13 October 2023 by D. P. S. Rathore

Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023, 2,1340-1350
DOI: 10.1039/D3VA00134B, Critical Review

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D. P. S. Rathore, P. K. Tarafder, V. Balaram, M. Mishra, J. Pari, A. G. Bhujle, D. D. Bhawalkar
Application of differential technique is based on the comparison of the fluorescence of the standard with a sample of similar but unknown concentration on the same sample weight basis, by the use of H₃PO₄–NH₄H₂PO₄ as a fluorescence-enhancing reagent.
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