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Comprehensive characterisation of organic pollutants in high-polluted sediments and gull eggs using a broad-scope gas chromatography–Orbitrap methodology
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Polluted sediments affected by historic discharges of hexachlorobenzene (HCB), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethanes (DDTs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons...
Performance of ceramic passive samplers for the monitoring of PFAS in surface water and groundwaters
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental contaminants widely detected in aquatic systems, yet their accurate quantification remains challenging due to strong...
Hindered amine light stabilizers in indoor dust: method development and occurrence
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Hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) are polymer additives extensively used to improve the durability of plastic materials by inhibiting degradation induced by ultraviolet radiation. Due to...
Extraction of Lycium Barbarum Pigment by Surfactant-Assisted Deep Eutectic Solvents and Its Antioxidant Activity
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The traditional extraction method of Lycium barbarum pigment has some problems, such as long extraction time, large solvent consumption, low extraction efficiency and serious environmental...
Colorimetric Sensing of Cd(II) Using 4-Fluorobenzohydrazide-Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles and Evaluation of Photodegradation and Antibacterial Properties
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The alarming contamination of aquatic ecosystems with toxic heavy metals and persistent organic dyes demands innovative nanotechnological solutions for simultaneous detection and remediation. In...
GWAS reveal SUBER GENE1-mediated suberization via type one phosphatases
05/05/2026 -
Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) and their roles in the ecosystems, cultures and economies of the Pacific Northwest face a convergence of threats, most of which began or intensified...
Experimental Study on Sound Absorption of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface With Porous Fillings
28/04/2026 -
Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) structures filled with foam or aerogel significantly enhance broadband sound absorption. Foam‐filled TPMS performance is sensitive to structural parameters...
High production volume chemicals in pre-cooked seafood-based meals consumed by inhabitants of Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain): presence and risk assessment
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High production volume chemicals (HPVCs) are widely used in industrial and consumer products and can migrate into food during processing and packaging. In this study, five families of...
Investigating the potential of Ulva rigida extracts as a natural anti-aging agent in cosmetics
01/05/2026 -
Given the escalating challenges of water scarcity and climate change, enhancing water productivity is crucial for achieving water security, particularly in arid regions with finite water...
Recent Advances in Laccase‐Based Nanobiocatalysts for Sustainable Bioremediation Applications
29/04/2026 -
Laccases are the most common multicopper oxidase (EC 1.10.3.2); as a result, they have attracted great interest as natural cleaners for environmental bioremediation purposes. However, the fragile...
Binderless Acoustic Panels From Rice Straw Pulp With Tunable Fiber Architectures
22/04/2026 -
Rice straw waste can be extracted for natural pulp fibers and formed into a binderless acoustic panel with process‐controlled fiber architectures and tunable porosity and fiber bonding. This...
Gradient Wall‐Thickness Design of Fluorite‐Type Plate Lattice Metamaterials for Integrated Mechanical–Acoustic Performance
18/04/2026 -
A porous fluorite‐type plate‐lattice metamaterial is developed to combine lightweight load bearing with sound absorption. Geometry tuning and wall‐thickness grading reveal fluorite‐specific...
Bioinspired Artificial Plant for Deep Soil Heavy Metal Remediation
18/04/2026 -
This work developed a plant‐inspired aligned porous chitosan/activated‐carbon aerogel (BAMC) to overcome the long treatment duration and shallow penetration depth of phytoremediation. By coupling...
Assessing walkability and climate adaptive capacity in relation to urban morphology and historical development
20/04/2026 -
Climate adaptation planning often relies on census-based or neighborhood boundaries, yet such fixed units seldom match the diverse and evolving problems that interventions seek to resolve. This...
Multifunctional Aerogel‐Structured Metafabrics Assembled by Hierarchically Porous Microsphere/Nanofibril
13/04/2026 -
We report a robust strategy integrating dual‐environment modulation with in‐suit electro‐aerosol spraying/spinning technology to synthesize multifunctional aerogel‐structured metafabrics. By...
