Environmental Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
27(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Human
activities
such
as
agriculture
and
urban
development
are
linked
to
water
quality
degradation.
Canada
represents
a
large
heterogeneous
landscape
of
freshwater
lakes,
where
variations
in
climate,
geography
geology
interact
with
land
cover
alteration
influence
differently
across
regions.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
the
use
on
bacterial
communities
12
ecozones.
At
pan-Canadian
scale,
total
phosphorus
(TP)
was
most
significant
variable
influencing
community
structure,
pronounced
shift
observed
at
110
μg/L
TP,
corresponding
transition
from
eutrophic
hypereutrophic
conditions.
regional
significantly
explained
structure
all
terms
effect,
and,
lesser
extent,
urbanisation
were
variables
structure.
Regionally,
ecozones
characterised
by
extensive
agriculture,
consistently
explaining
Likewise,
extensively
urbanised
ecozones,
Overall,
these
results
demonstrate
that
richness
influenced
shaped
different
ways.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(4), P. 3429 - 3429
Published: Feb. 15, 2023
Discharging
large
amounts
of
domestic
and
industrial
wastewater
drastically
increases
the
reactive
nitrogen
content
in
aquatic
ecosystems,
which
causes
severe
ecological
stress
biodiversity
loss.
This
paper
reviews
three
common
types
denitrification
processes,
including
physical,
chemical,
biological
mainly
focuses
on
membrane
technology
for
recovery.
The
applicable
conditions
effects
various
treatment
methods,
as
well
advantages,
disadvantages,
influencing
factors
technologies,
are
summarized.
Finally,
it
is
proposed
that
developing
effective
combinations
different
methods
researching
new
processes
with
high
efficiency,
economy,
energy
savings,
such
microbial
fuel
cells
anaerobic
osmotic
bioreactors,
research
development
directions
processes.
Molecular Ecology Resources,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(4)
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Abstract
The
approach
of
combining
cost‐effective
nanopore
sequencing
and
emerging
environmental
DNA
(eDNA)
metabarcoding
could
prove
to
be
a
promising
tool
for
biodiversity
documentation,
especially
in
Malaysia.
Given
the
substantial
funding
constraints
recent
years,
relation
country's
biodiversity,
many
researchers
have
been
limited
conduct
restricted
research
without
extended
monitoring
periods,
potentially
hindering
comprehensive
surveys
compromise
conservation
efforts.
Therefore,
present
study
aimed
evaluate
application
eDNA
on
freshwater
fish
using
short
reads
generated
through
sequencing.
This
assessment
focused
species
detection
three
selected
rivers
within
Endau
Rompin
Landscape
Additionally,
compared
levels
between
conventional
sampling
methods,
examined
effectiveness
primer
choice,
applied
both
shotgun
approach.
We
successfully
identified
total
22
71
with
an
identification
threshold
>97%
>90%,
respectively,
MinION
platform.
detected
over
13%
more
than
when
method
was
used.
Notably,
distinction
primers
12S
rRNA
cytochrome
oxidase
I
insignificant.
cost
proved
effective
reduction
at
33.4%.
With
favourable
cost‐effectiveness
increased
detection,
complement
existing
enhance
holistic
diversity
documentation
targeted
habitats
facilitate
planning.
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
319, P. 100545 - 100545
Published: June 19, 2024
Population
growth,
urbanization,
and
the
effects
of
climate
change
all
exacerbate
problem
global
water
scarcity,
which
poses
a
serious
obstacle
to
sustainable
development.
Solar
distillation
emerges
as
critical
solution,
converting
brackish
or
saline
into
potable
using
alternative
energy.
Despite
wealth
information
on
solar
still
adaptations,
identifying
most
efficient
design
for
residential
industrial
settings
remains
challenging.
Hence,
comparative
analysis
various
designs
is
essential,
considering
practical
financial
aspects.
This
study
aims
showcase
work
researchers
who
are
trying
make
systems
more
productive
by
looking
at
new
techniques
used
in
spherical
pyramidal
stills.
The
goal
this
research
identify
variables
that
influence
efficiency,
enabling
achievement
desired
results
with
ease.
Researchers
have
investigated
interventions,
such
integrating
moving
parts
other
components,
modifying
basin's
shape
size,
incorporating
filaments
wick,
reducing
surface
tension
through
use
floats
balls,
magnetic
fields,
improving
electric
field.
According
research,
field
(220
mT)
above
below
basin
increases
molecular
motion
evaporation,
resulting
41
%
efficiency
gain.
Spherical
stills
don't
require
tracking
because
their
uniform
exposure
radiation
makes
them
than
pyramid
Reviews
find
adding
rotating
ball
phase-changing
materials
significantly
enhances
stills,
making
best
design.
Mirrors
reflect
sunlight;
an
overview
related
literature
shows
it
leads
additional
production.
Future
will
focus
comprehending
annual
production
rates
associated
costs,
aiming
enhance
our
application
strategies
technology.
Journal of Paleolimnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Abstract
The
integration
of
palaeolimnology
into
conservation
practice
is
crucial
for
effective
ecosystem
management
and
restoration.
Palaeoecological
data
provide
a
unique
long-term
perspective
on
key
ecological
challenges
enable
decision
makers
to
better
understand
pre-disturbance
conditions,
natural
system
dynamism
responses
change.
Despite
this
there
exist
well-recognised
accessibility
issues
clear
research-implementation
gap,
in
particular,
poor
communication
lack
understanding
practitioners’
constraints.
This
study
evaluates
the
value
palaeolimnological
research
by
interrogating
60
applied
papers
identified
via
rigorous
pre-screening
process
ensure
relevance.
were
assessed
use
best
criteria,
from
knowledge-exchange
literature,
conservation-practitioner
feedback
was
gathered
recommendations
made
within
papers.
widespread
recognition
importance
accessible
research,
our
review
reveals
that
essential
criteria
are
inconsistently
applied.
Although
has
been
an
increase
practices
over
time,
co-production
(including
co-authorship,
co-design
linkage
relevant
environmental
legislation),
showed
no
significant
increase,
despite
being
advocated
community.
Practitioner
highlighted
need
clear,
actionable
recommendations,
detailed
specific
or
restoration
guidance
particularly
well-received,
as
those
considered
financial
implications
summarised
their
findings
more
clearly.
Equally,
many
criticised
overly
technical
language
expression,
generic
suggestions,
practical
consideration
recommendations.
highlights
improving
knowledge
outputs
accessible,
relevant,
feasible
guide
efforts.
To
enhance
relevance
impact
palaeolimnology,
we
propose
five
recommendations:
(1)
situate
existing
knowledge;
(2)
consider
practicalities
practitioners,
including
material
socio-economic
aspects;
(3)
simple
language;
(4)
employ
easy-to-interpret
diagrams
bullet
points
recommendations;
(5)
improve
older
work.
These
helping
progress
towards
‘gold
standard’
where
it
can
be
employed
greater
effect
support
practice.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 599 - 599
Published: March 16, 2024
The
evaluation
of
soil
particle
composition
and
salt
dynamics
is
essential
for
promoting
the
sustainable
development
oasis
agriculture
in
arid
regions
under
long-term
mulched
drip
irrigation
(MDI).
In
this
study,
we
employed
space-for-time
substitution
method
to
investigate
effects
MDI
on
salinity.
Additionally,
seven
fields,
with
durations
ranging
from
0
16
years,
were
selected
represent
primary
successional
sequence
though
time
Northwest
China.
Soil
samples
collected
three
depths
(0–30
cm,
30–60
60–100
cm)
then
analyzed
laboratory
content.
Our
findings
demonstrated
that
influenced
by
depth
mechanical
cultivation
maximum
wetting
front
depth,
application
significantly
altered
both
structure
layers
particles
after
8
years.
sand
content
salinity
gradually
decreased,
whereas
silt
clay
increased
increasing
duration
throughout
0–100
cm
depth.
Furthermore,
rates
desalination
stabilized
10
years
application,
levels
exceeding
90%
layer.
mass
fractal
dimension
(Dm)
exhibited
an
upward
trend
across
changes
indirectly
variations
Dm
study
effectively
mitigated
salinity,
changed
structure,
ultimately
enhanced
quality
cotton
yield.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(12), P. 1711 - 1711
Published: Dec. 18, 2024
Nanotechnology
has
revolutionised
biomedical
research,
offering
innovative
healthcare
solutions.
Plant-based
nanotechnology
is
emerging
as
a
sustainable
alternative,
minimising
environmental
impacts
and
enhancing
therapeutic
effectiveness.
This
paper
explores
the
potential
of
plant-derived
nanoparticles
(PNPs)
in
medicine,
highlighting
their
biocompatibility,
multifunctionality,
eco-friendliness.
PNPs,
synthesised
through
green
methods,
have
demonstrated
promising
applications
drug
delivery,
cancer
therapy,
antimicrobial
treatments,
tissue
regeneration.
Their
unique
properties,
such
high
surface
area
bioactive
components,
enable
improved
targeting,
controlled
release,
reducing
side
effects
treatment
efficacy.
Additionally,
compounds’
inherent
antioxidant
retained
within
platinum
(PNPs),
present
opportunities
for
combating
resistance
promoting
wound
healing.
Despite
potential,
challenges
remain
standardising
PNP
synthesis,
ensuring
consistency,
scaling
up
production
industrial
applications.
review
emphasises
need
further
research
on
toxicity,
regulatory
frameworks
to
fully
harness
capabilities
clinical
commercial
represents
promising,
greener
alternative
advancing
solutions,
aligning
with
global
sustainability
goals.