Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanni Yu, Wei Dai, Yaning Luan
Summary: The application of nanomaterials in agriculture promotes their interactions with plants. Recently, there has been increasing attention on these interactions and their biological effects. Nanoparticles enter plants through various organs and form biocoronas by adsorbing biomolecules. In addition, when nanoparticles enter plants through roots, they may form ecocoronas with root exudates before contacting plant exogenous proteins. The biological effects of plant protein coronas include changes in protein structure and function, as well as changes in nanoparticle toxicity and targeting ability. However, further investigation is needed to understand the mechanisms, particularly how protein corona affects plant protein function, plant development and growth, and rhizosphere environment properties. This review provides an overview of the formation and biological effects of nanoparticle-plant protein coronas and suggests future research directions.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Laise Rosado-Souza, Ryo Yokoyama, Uwe Sonnewald, Alisdair R. Fernie
Summary: Agriculture is facing challenges of increased demand and environmental deterioration. This review discusses studies on source-sink interactions and efforts to improve photosynthesis, carbon-concentrating mechanisms, and nitrogen and water-use efficiencies, as well as the importance of transport and sink functions in determining crop yield. Future strategies should focus on optimizing each step to enhance yield.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao Zhang, Zhengyu Ju, Yue Zhu, Kenneth J. Takeuchi, Esther S. Takeuchi, Amy C. Marschilok, Guihua Yu
Summary: This passage introduces lithium-ion batteries as one of the most compact and rapidly growing energy storage devices, with good performance in reversible storage and release of electricity. With the rapid electrification of transportation and the penetration of renewable energy, the demand for high energy and high power batteries is continuously increasing, thus further research on the transport dynamics in batteries is needed.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Utkarsh Kapoor, Arjita Kulshreshtha, Scott C. Brown, Arthi Jayaraman
Summary: This study investigates the effect of heterogeneous grafted ligands on the dispersion and aggregation of grafted nanoparticles in oligomer solutions using multiscale modeling and simulations. The results show that the wetting of the grafted layer is primarily driven by entropic forces, with attractive interactions enhancing the entropically-driven wetting. Additionally, when particle surfaces have heterogeneous functionalization of A and B chains, specific aggregated morphologies of particles are observed.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luis Javier R. Barron, Aitor Andonegi, Gonzalo Gamboa, Eneko Garmendia, Oihana Garcia, Noelia Aldai, Arantza Aldezabal
Summary: This article introduces a novel methodological approach for assessing the sustainability of pasture-based dairy sheep systems. Studies have shown that pasture-based livestock farming has positive impacts on rural areas, but there are still many aspects to be explored. To enhance the analysis of livestock system sustainability, a comprehensive approach integrating indicators from diverse disciplines is recommended to capture the complexity of these systems at multiple scales.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Laura Martinez-Perez, Linda Luquot, Jesus Carrera, Miguel Angel Marazuela, Tybaud Goyetche, Maria Pool, Andrea Palacios, Fabian Bellmunt, Juanjo Ledo, Nuria Ferrer, Laura del Val, Philippe A. Pezard, Jordi Garcia-Orellana, Marc Diego-Feliu, Valenti Rodellas, Maarten W. Saaltink, Enric Vazquez-Sune, Albert Folch
Summary: In this study, a detailed characterization of a coastal aquifer was conducted using different methods and approaches from various hydrogeological disciplines. The findings revealed that the aquifer behaves as a multi-aquifer and reactive system, with freshwater discharging beneath saltwater at multiple depths. The impact of thin silt layers in the aquifer is significant, opening new avenues for coastal aquifer management and marine ecology.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jennifer Montano, Giovanni Coco, Laura Cagigal, Fernando Mendez, Ana Rueda, Karin R. Bryan, Mitchell D. Harley
Summary: Shorelines respond to various drivers on different time-scales, with changes at longer time-scales often superimposed on shorter ones. A new approach using Complete Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition successfully predicted shoreline evolution from storm events to decadal timescales. By linking model drivers with shoreline position on multiple time-scales, the approach outperformed common shoreline models when using SLP and wave information. Prediction of shoreline changes over months, years, or decades remains a challenging task due to the complex interplay of different factors influencing beach dynamics.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Astronomy & Astrophysics
William J. Matthaeus, Sophia I. Macarewich, Jon Richey, Isabel P. Montanez, Jennifer C. McElwain, Joseph D. White, Jonathan P. Wilson, Christopher J. Poulsen
Summary: Terrestrial plants have transformed Earth's surface environments by altering water, energy, and biogeochemical cycles. Studying vegetation-climate interactions in deep time has relied on modern-plant analogs, which may not accurately represent extinct plants. Advancements in quantitatively reconstructing plant function provide opportunities to capture age-specific vegetation-climate interactions and improve our understanding of past ecosystems.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Plant Sciences
S. M. Shivaraj, Rushil Mandlik, Javaid Akhter Bhat, Gaurav Raturi, Rivka Elbaum, Lux Alexander, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Rupesh Deshmukh, Humira Sonah
Summary: This review discusses the role of silicon in plants and the unanswered questions regarding its bioavailability. Despite some progress, there are still unknowns about the transport mechanisms, loading into xylem, and the function of specialized cells in preventing silicon polymerization. Further research is needed to understand the molecular-level effects of silicon and how it regulates hormonal pathways and nutrient uptake.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Gunhild Nynke Thomsen, Mette Niemann Christoffersen, Hanne Merete Lindegaard, Jesper Romhild Davidsen, Gitte Nyvang Hartmeyer, Kristian Assing, Charlotte G. Mortz, Raquel Martin-Iguacel, Michael Boe Moller, Anette Drohse Kjeldsen, Troels Havelund, Daniel El Fassi, Sigurd Broesby-Olsen, Michael Maiborg, Sofie Lock Johansson, Christen Lykkegaard Andersen, Hanne Vestergaard, Ole Weis Bjerrum
Summary: Patients with increased eosinophilic granulocytes often pose a clinical challenge due to the varied causes and symptoms associated with eosinophilia. A thorough medical history and specific tests are necessary for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment. Referral to a multidisciplinary team in a hematology department is recommended for patients without a clear diagnosis or inadequate treatment response.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Juliana dos Santos, Rafaela S. de Oliveira, Thayse de Oliveira, Maiara C. Velho, Martina Konrad, Guilherme S. da Silva, Monique Deon, Ruy C. R. Beck
Summary: The combination of 3D printing and nanotechnology has shown significant progress in the pharmaceutical and medical field, particularly in terms of innovation and multifunctionality of medical products. Various scientific studies have demonstrated the potential of this alliance, with breakthroughs expected in areas such as cell growth, drug delivery, and antimicrobial applications.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenxian Tang, Jasper P. Fried, Richard D. Tilley, J. Justin Gooding
Summary: Nanopores are promising sensors for detecting analytes at the single molecule level. Understanding the current response and modeling of nanopore sensors is important for improving sensitivity, interpreting behaviors of analytes in confined nanoscale spaces, and analytically analyzing targets. This review discusses theoretical models for calculating nanopore resistance and the corresponding changes caused by translocation events, considering factors such as size, shape, and charge of the analyte and nanopore, as well as the analyte's trajectory.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Applied
K. S. Yadav, D. C. Dalal
Summary: This study developed a multiscale method to improve drug delivery systems and analyzed the tissue penetration efficacy of drug nanoparticles through numerical experiments. The results showed that the partition phenomenon and particle size are important factors affecting the tissue penetration efficacy of nanoparticles.
COMPUTERS & MATHEMATICS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
M. F. Loreto, L. Capotondi, D. D. Insinga, F. Molisso, L. Vigliotti, S. Albertazzi, P. Giordano, F. Muto, S. Romano
Summary: We conducted an integrated study to determine slip rates and time recurrences of the Sant'Eufemia normal Fault in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Through the analysis of geological, sedimentological, and geochemical data, we identified four main events and the historical 1905 Calabria earthquake. The time recurrence varies from 4.68 ± 0.94 to 7.322 ± 1.84 ky, with a mean value of 5.4 ky, and the co-seismic vertical displacement ranges from 0.21 to 1.085 m, with a mean value of 0.68 m.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Angelo Alito, Federica Bellone, Simona Portaro, Giulia Leonardi, Vittorio Cannavo, Francesca Coppini, Danilo Leonetti, Antonino Catalano, Giovanni Squadrito, Domenico Fenga
Summary: Haemophilia A (HA) and haemophilia B (HB) are X-linked bleeding disorders caused by the absence or deficiency of coagulation factors VIII (FVIII) and IX (FIX). Recent advancements in haemophilia treatment have led to increased life expectancy, resulting in a higher incidence of fragility fractures. The pathogenesis of bone loss in people with haemophilia involves multiple factors including joint bleeding, reduced physical activity, nutritional deficiencies, and FVIII/FIX deficiency. The management of fractures in people with haemophilia includes pharmacological treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaoping Guan, Jinhao Bai, Jingchang Zhang, Ning Yang
Summary: This paper presents an overview of multiphase flow characteristics and modeling methods in polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE), emphasizing the significance of regulating the microstructure of the transport layer and distinguishing the effects of multiphase flow in the flow channel from those in the transport layer.
CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Natasha J. Chrisandina, Shivam Vedant, Eleftherios Iakovou, Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos, Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi
Summary: This paper provides a brief review of recent progress in conceptual frameworks and quantitative metrics for analyzing and designing resilience-aware process systems, as well as discussing key research opportunities in the field of process system resilience, specifically the challenges in integrating resilience throughout the life cycle and across the spatiotemporal scales.
CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ya-Nan Yang, Jie Jin, Li-Tao Zhu, Yin-Ning Zhou, Zheng-Hong Luo
Summary: This article reviews the application of thermal runaway criteria, with emphasis on the significance of the divergence criterion. The general application procedures of the divergence criterion are illustrated through examples in process safety assessment, process parameter optimization, and process monitoring and control.
CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Edirisooriya Mudiyanselage Nimanthi Thiloka Edirisooriya, Huiyao Wang, Sankha Banerjee, Karl Longley, William Wright, Walter Mizuno, Pei Xu
Summary: This study evaluates the economic feasibility of using alternative water sources for agriculture and identifies strategies to address the challenges. In the Southwest United States, the reuse of filtered disinfected municipal wastewater is the most cost-effective option. Using alternative water for irrigation faces challenges such as high costs, energy demand, concentrate disposal, and soil salinity management. Economic feasibility can be improved by implementing renewable energy-powered decentralized desalination systems.
CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Manoj Kolel-Veetil
Summary: Recent advances in nonthermal plasma technology have led to remarkable progress in the remediation of PFAS, occurring at the water-bubble/air interface and increasingly in the bubble interiors, with simultaneous presence of multiple oxidative and reductive species.
CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
