ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 18124 - 18133
Published: March 26, 2024
Surface-enhanced
Raman
scattering
(SERS)
presents
a
promising
avenue
for
trace
matter
detection
by
using
plasmonic
nanostructures.
To
tackle
the
challenges
of
quantitatively
analyzing
substances
in
SERS,
such
as
poor
enrichment
efficiency
and
signal
reproducibility,
this
study
proposes
novel
approach
Au@internal
standard@Au
nanospheres
(Au@IS@Au
NSs)
realizing
high
sensitivity
stability
SERS
substrates.
verify
feasibility
performances,
substrates
have
exhibited
exceptional
detecting
methyl
blue
molecules
aqueous
solutions
within
concentration
range
from
10–4
M
to
10–13
M.
Additionally,
strategy
also
provides
feasible
way
quantitative
antibiotic
10–10
Trace
residue
on
surface
shrimp
aquaculture
waters
was
successfully
conducted,
achieving
remarkably
low
limit
10–9
The
innovative
has
great
potential
rapid
substances,
which
marks
noteworthy
step
forward
environmental
analytical
methods
SERS.
Exploration,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(2)
Published: Oct. 17, 2023
Abstract
The
emergence
of
drug‐resistant
bacteria
poses
a
significant
threat
to
people's
lives
and
health
as
bacterial
infections
continue
persist.
Currently,
antibiotic
therapy
remains
the
primary
approach
for
tackling
infections.
However,
escalating
rates
drug
resistance
coupled
with
lag
in
development
novel
drugs
have
led
diminishing
effectiveness
conventional
treatments.
Therefore,
nonantibiotic‐dependent
therapeutic
strategies
has
become
imperative
impede
rise
resistance.
chemodynamic
(CDT)
opened
up
new
possibility
due
CDT
can
convert
H
2
O
into
•OH
via
Fenton/Fenton‐like
reaction
treatment.
efficacy
is
limited
by
variety
practical
factors.
To
overcome
this
limitation,
sterilization
efficiency
be
enhanced
introducing
therapeutics
inherent
antimicrobial
capability.
In
addition,
researchers
explored
CDT‐based
combined
therapies
augment
its
effects
mitigate
potential
toxic
side
toward
normal
tissues.
This
review
examines
research
progress
field,
explores
various
enhance
presents
synergistic
combination
other
modalities.
And
last,
current
challenges
faced
future
directions
are
discussed.
Soil & Environmental Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(1), P. 100002 - 100002
Published: Feb. 28, 2023
Micro/nanoplastics
(MPs/NPs)
are
a
growing
threat
to
environmental
health
as
these
particles
dispersed
remote
locations.
However,
the
migration
process
of
NPs
differs
from
MPs
due
their
differences
in
sizes
and
physicochemical
properties,
thereby
inducing
different
behaviours
fates.
While
provide
surfaces
host
microorganisms
form
plastisphere,
smaller
than
microorganisms,
which
often
encapsulated
by
protein
or
organic
matter
unique
eco-corona.
Both
plastisphere
eco-corona
alter
physiochemical
property
MPs/NPs,
changing
toxicity.
To
fully
understand
toxicity
MPs/NPs
after
forming
eco-corona,
this
review
aims
evaluate
roles
toxicities
environment.
Specifically,
discusses
formation
on
NPs,
summarizes
biochemical
mechanisms
assesses
potential
threats
humans.
Finally,
perspectives
provided
better
manage
plastic
pollution
protect
environment
human
health.
Photothermal
catalysis
integrates
the
strengths
of
photocatalytic
and
thermochemical
processes
has
gained
significant
attention
in
driving
energy-consuming
reactions
such
as
CO2
reduction
pollutant
decomposition.
It
is
particular
interest
for
efficient
utilization
full
solar
spectrum
via
capturing
shorter-
longer-wavelength
light
photocatalysis
photothermal
conversion,
respectively.
As
this
rapid-growing
research
area
begins
to
raise
answer
fundamental
questions
about
constructing
catalytic
systems,
now
time
summarize
recent
progress
delineate
potential
directions.
In
review,
we
first
categorize
mechanisms
effects
into
three
types
based
on
different
heat
generation.
We
also
present
a
comprehensive
overview
advancements
nanomaterials,
with
emphasis
elucidating
their
light-to-heat
converters.
then
discuss
representative
environmental
applications
catalysis.
Finally,
briefly
outlined
frontier
challenges
delineated
prospective
solutions
future
development
nanomaterials.
Eco-Environment & Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100136 - 100136
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Microplastics
(MPs)
and
antibiotic
resistance
genes
(ARGs)
pose
significant
challenges
to
the
One
Health
framework
due
their
intricate
multifaceted
ecological
environmental
impacts.
However,
understanding
of
how
MP
properties
influence
ARG
prevalence
in
mariculture
sediments
remains
limited.
Herein,
polystyrene
(PS)
polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC)
MPs
with
different
sizes
(20-120
μm
0.5-2.0
mm)
were
selected
evaluate
impacts
underlying
mechanisms
driving
ARGs
dissemination.
The
results
showed
that
PS
PVC
increased
relative
abundance
by
1.41-2.50-fold
2.01-2.84-fold,
respectively,
compared
control,
particularly
high-risk
genes.
polymer
type
effect
was
identified
as
more
influential
than
size
sediment
resistome
evolution.
shifted
microbial
community
assembly
from
stochastic
deterministic
processes,
thus
enriching
host
pathogens.
Furthermore,
highly
hydrophobic
not
only
recruited
bacteria
colonization
but
also
facilitated
exchange
within
plastisphere.
exogenous
additives
released
(e.g.,
heavy
metals,
bisphenol
A,
tridecyl
ester)
particles
synergistically
promoted
conjugative
transfer
inducing
oxidative
stress
enhancing
cell
membrane
permeability.
These
findings
revealed
characteristics
spread
marine
benthic
ecosystems,
underscoring
importance
mitigating
pollution
maintain
ecosystem
health,
prevent
zoonotic
diseases,
balance
global
health.
Water Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
274, P. 123092 - 123092
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Chlorine,
the
most
widely
utilized
disinfectant
for
drinking
water
globally,
has
recently
been
implicated
in
facilitating
spread
of
antibiotic
resistance
genes
(ARGs),
raising
concerns
about
its
underestimated
environmental
and
ecological
risks.
However,
given
current
fragmented
research
focus
results,
a
comprehensive
understanding
potential
mechanisms
influencing
factors
behind
chlorination-promoted
ARGs
transmission
systems
is
crucial.
This
work
first
to
systematically
review
variations
abundance,
mechanisms,
factors,
mitigation
strategies
related
during
chlorination
process.
The
results
indicated
that
could
induce
genetic
mutations
promote
horizontal
gene
transfer
through
multiple
pathways,
including
increased
reactive
oxygen
species,
enhanced
membrane
permeability,
stimulation
SOS
response,
activation
efflux
pumps.
In
addition,
this
delves
into
significant
discoveries
regarding
affecting
ARG
water,
such
as
chlorine
concentration,
reaction
time,
disinfection
byproducts,
pipe
materials,
biofilms,
matrix.
A
series
effective
from
source
point-of-use
were
proposed
aimed
at
mitigating
risks
system.
Finally,
we
address
existing
challenges
outline
future
directions
overcome
these
bottlenecks.
Overall,
aims
advance
our
role
dissemination
inspire
innovative
ideas
optimizing
techniques,
minimizing
transmission,
enhancing
safety
water.
