Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sudheesh Manalil, Bhagirath Singh Chauhan
Summary: Understanding the emergence pattern and seed persistence of different weed species is crucial for developing effective weed management strategies. Studies on three major weed species in Australia revealed varying levels of seed viability and emergence behavior under different conditions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Gulshan Mahajan, Bhagirath Singh Chauhan
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of Avena ludoviciana and Argemone mexicana on chickpea yield loss in eastern Australia. The results showed that infestations of A. ludoviciana and A. mexicana at 15 and 17 plants/m² caused an 83% and 48% reduction in chickpea yield, respectively. Furthermore, high seed retention in A. mexicana and A. ludoviciana suggests the possibility of managing these weeds through harvest seed control.
CROP & PASTURE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
L. Loza-Muller, N. Shitan, Y. Yamada, F. Vazquez-Flota
Summary: The study isolated an ABCB-type transporter for sanguinarine from Argemone mexicana seeds, identified as AmABCB1 by its amino acid sequence similarity to previously characterized alkaloid transporters. Expression analysis showed that it is mainly located in mature seeds, and in vitro assays in yeast cells demonstrated uptake and efflux activities for sanguinarine and berberine by AmABCB1.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Danielle Annette Orozco-Nunnelly, Jeffery Pruet, Clara Patricia Rios-Ibarra, Estefany Lucia Bocangel Gamarra, Theodore Lefeber, Teodora Najdeska
Summary: The Mexican prickly poppy, a member of the Papaveraceae family, has been traditionally used for centuries by indigenous communities in Mexico and the Western parts of the United States. It has shown antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic properties, with potential therapeutic uses in drug discovery. Chemical analysis identified antibacterial compounds in the plant's roots and leaves, with inhibitory effects against human colon cancer cells. Its significance lies in being a valuable pharmaceutical resource in the search for antimicrobial and anticancer drugs.
Article
Plant Sciences
Henry Lopez Lopez, Mariana Beltran Beache, Yisa Maria Ochoa Fuentes, Ernesto Cerna Chavez, Epifanio Castro del Angel, Juan Carlos Delgado Ortiz
Summary: This study evaluated the phytotoxic effects of two botanical extracts on tomato seedlings. The results showed that the extracts stimulated tomato growth at low and medium doses, but exhibited allelopathic effects at high doses.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruyue Yu, Yanxue Shang, Xue Zhang, Jianting Liu, Fangdou Zhang, Xu Du, Hongman Sun, Jingbin Zeng
Summary: Compared to UV-driven catalysts, the use of sunlight to design efficient visible light catalysts has been less explored. In this study, Fe3O4@ZnO@ZIF-8 three-component core-shell nanoparticles were prepared and their photocatalytic degradation performance was investigated under visible light using Rhodamine B (RhB) as a model contaminant. It was found that Fe3O4@ZnO@ZIF-8 achieved a significant enhancement in the photo-catalytic degradation efficiency with 98% of RhB degraded within 100 min, and a reaction rate constant of 0.0292 min-1. These findings highlight the importance of precise tailoring of core-shell Fe3O4@ZnO@ZIF-8 for achieving desired degradation efficiency of organic pollutants under visible light.
CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Fekadu Ashine, Zebene Kiflie, Sundramurthy Venkatesa Prabhu, Belachew Zegale Tizazu, Venkatramanan Varadharajan, Manivasagan Rajasimman, Sang-Woo Joo, Yasser Vasseghian, Mani Jayakumar
Summary: The present study optimized the process of biodiesel production from Argemone mexicana oil using calcium oxide as a catalyst derived from chicken eggshells. The catalyst was characterized and the parameters were optimized through response surface methodology, resulting in a high yield of biodiesel. Non-statistical techniques were used to analyze the optimal values, and the obtained biodiesel was characterized using spectroscopic techniques.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jyotsna Jaiswal, Nikhat J. Siddiqi, Sabiha Fatima, Manal Abudawood, Sooad K. AlDaihan, Mona G. Alharbi, Maria de Lourdes Pereira, Preeti Sharma, Bechan Sharma
Summary: This study identified the phytochemicals present in A. mexicana extracts and determined the best solvent for extraction. The extracts showed strong antioxidant and antibacterial activities, and were found to exhibit inhibition against HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. The aqueous leaf extract prepared at high temperature was identified as the most active against pathogenic bacteria and HIV-1 RT.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Jessica Villegas, Bryce C. Ball, Katelyn M. Shouse, Caleb W. Vanarragon, Ashley N. Wasserman, Hannah E. Bhakta, Allen G. Oliver, Danielle A. Orozco-Nunnelly, Jeffrey M. Pruet
Summary: The lack of new antimicrobial drug discovery and the rise of multidrug-resistant super-bugs have led to the urgent need for alternative ways to combat bacterial and fungal infections. This study focuses on designing, synthesizing, and testing new variants of bioactive molecules found in the Argemone mexicana plant. The results show enhanced antibacterial activity and promising tumor cytotoxicity effects for certain variants of berberine.
BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Satya Prakash Pandey, Satish Kumar Singh, Achyut K. Panda, Sandip Mandal, Sachin Kumar
Summary: TiO2 nano particles synthesized through the sol-gel technique were successfully employed for catalytic pyrolysis of Argemone mexicana seed, resulting in increased bio-oil yield and improved product quality. Furthermore, the bio-char also showed potential for further applications.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Misbah Yasin, Muhammad Saeed, Majid Muneer, Muhammad Usman, Atta ul Haq, Mariam Sadia, Muhammad Altaf
Summary: This study reported an effective photocatalyst – the heterostructure of Bi2O3-ZnO, which was formed by coupling p-type Bi2O3 and n-type ZnO. The experimental results demonstrated that the incorporation of 5% Bi2O3 enhanced the photocatalytic activity of ZnO by about 15 times.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jorge Xool-Tamayo, Yahaira Tamayo-Ordonez, Miriam Monforte-Gonzalez, Jose Armando Munoz-Sanchez, Felipe Vazquez-Flota
Summary: The synthesis of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids sanguinarine and berberine in Argemone mexicana was monitored during early stages of hypocotyl and seedling development, revealing distinct patterns of accumulation. Sanguinarine increased until cotyledon unfurling, while berberine accumulation required the formation of cotyledonary leaves. The study suggests that alkaloid tissue distribution patterns are established early in development and may involve transport systems.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hailing Du, Yingshuang Zhang, Hongru Jiang, Hui Wang
Summary: This study thoroughly investigated the interaction between Rhodamine B (RhB) and different microplastics, and found that the type of microplastics, pH, temperature, and other factors can affect the adsorption capacity. The research results contribute to assessing the potential environmental risks of RhB in aquatic environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nayeli Monterrosas-Brisson, Mayra Zagal-Guzman, Alejandro Zamilpa, Enrique Jimenez-Ferrer, Margarita Aviles-Flores, Macrina Fuentes-Mata, Maribel Herrera-Ruiz
Summary: The study found that the extract and fraction from Argemone mexicana L. have potential anti-inflammatory activity in acute inflammation and neuroinflammation, with AmAcOEt and AmF-3 showing more significant inhibitory effects, reducing inflammation edema and spleen enlargement.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Caiyun Han, Jing Xie, Qin Shi, Liying Liang, Ting Yang, Sufang He
Summary: The reuse of spent adsorbent as a catalyst for removing Rhodamine B was investigated in this study. The adsorption process of Cu2+ on the adsorbent followed pseudo-second-order kinetics and was influenced by solution pH. The spent Cu adsorbent showed good performance in removing RhB, with removal efficiency depending on the initial Cu concentration and H2O2 concentration.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shraddha Khamparia, Dipika Kaur Jaspal
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Swati Malhotra, Dipika Jaspal, Arti Malviya
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Dipika Jaspal, Arti Malviya
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shreyas Bapat, Dipika Jaspal, Arti Malviya
Summary: The study explored the potential of using parthenium hysterophorus (PH) as a bio-adsorbent for purification of textile wastewater, with surface-treated PH stem showing the highest dye adsorption capacity. Thermodynamic parameters indicated that the adsorption process is spontaneous and exothermic.
COLORATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shreyas Bapat, Dipika Jaspal, Arti Malviya
Summary: The research investigates innovative methods combining various treatment techniques to treat textile wastewater, achieving nearly completely decolorized and odorless treated water that meets standard pollution limits. The study demonstrates the superiority of the proposed treatment method in terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional activated carbon methods.
WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Dipika Jaspal, Arti Malviya, Amit Kumar Tiwari, Mohit Sharma, Smita Jadhav
Summary: The paper discusses the impact of industrial pollution on the ecosystem, as well as the use of soil microbial consortia in industrial waste treatment. Emphasis is placed on the advantages of using microbial consortia, while also highlighting their limitations and advantages.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Vandana Patyal, Dipika Jaspal, Kanchan Khare
Summary: The wastewater treatment industry is evolving to address emerging contaminants and meet legislative requirements. Constructed wetlands have emerged as eco-friendly alternatives, utilizing various materials as substrates for efficient removal of pollutants. However, long-term sustainability of these materials remains a challenge.
WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Priya G. Nakade, Dhananjay S. Bhatkhande, Manik P. Deosarkar, Siddharth K. Jabade, Shraddha Khamparia, Hemant C. Watve
Summary: The deteriorating water quality in India, with a large number of people consuming water that does not meet the standards, has significant impacts on human health and the environment. Urgent evaluation of water quality and appropriate treatment strategies are needed.
SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vandana Patyal, Dipika Jaspal, Kanchan Khare
Summary: This article critically reviews and summarizes the research on the integration of constructed wetland (CW) systems with other treatment methods to improve their remediation capacity. The study shows that different modes of aeration, recirculation of effluent, hydraulic retention time, and organic loading rate can enhance the treatment system's efficiency and reduce the required surface area. The integration of anaerobic technologies and microbial fuel cell (MFC) systems not only improves wastewater treatment but also generates energy, reducing carbon footprints. The review also highlights the potential for further research in optimizing pollutant treatment and electricity generation in CW-MFC systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Prashant Mahajan, Dipika Jaspal, Arti Malviya
Summary: Textile effluents are considered emerging contaminants in wastewater due to their high concentration of recalcitrant unfixed dyes. The use of activated carbon adsorption has gained significant interest for the removal of toxic dyes. This review explores the utilization of bio waste from Custard Apple and Wood Apple as adsorbents for dye removal, highlighting their economic efficiency. Factors such as solution pH, initial dye concentration, adsorbent dosage, and temperature are discussed, as well as the applicability of various adsorption kinetic and isotherm models.
JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sanjay B. B. Bhagwat, Dipika Jaspal
Summary: The use of biodegradable polymers for oil-spill cleanup is discussed, including the materials and modification methods used, as well as the sorption capacities and reusability of the developed sorbents. The mechanisms of biodegradation of biopolymers are also explored. The manuscript also highlights recent developments in the fabrication of advanced sorbents with sustainable approaches and discusses the challenges and future prospects of current sorbents.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Dipika Kaur Jaspal, Arti Malviya, Brahim El Allaoui, Hanane Chakhtouna, Nadia Zari, Rachid Bouhfid, Abou El Kacem Qaiss, Sanjay Bhagwat
Summary: As the world population grows, preserving water resources has become a serious challenge. Seawater desalination is considered a sustainable solution, with reverse osmosis and membrane distillation being the most commonly used technologies. However, membrane fouling caused by contaminants accumulation is a growing problem. The development of new material-based composite membranes has the potential to enhance desalination efficiency by improving anti-fouling features. In this review, various seawater pre-treatment techniques, membrane types, and modification methods are discussed, highlighting the performance and future perspectives of composite membranes.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Manali Date, Dipika Jaspal
Summary: This manuscript provides a comprehensive review of probable elimination methods for the treatment of pharmaceutical wastewater. Photocatalysis, electro-Fenton, and combined hybrid techniques are found to be the most evolving techniques from the futuristic viewpoint, environmental consciousness, and cost efficacy.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Deepali Kulkarni, Dipika Jaspal
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of surfactants in hygiene products, making it essential to detect and quantify them in water reservoirs. This review discusses various analytical approaches, such as spectroscopy, chromatography, potentiometry, titrimetry, and electrophoresis, for surfactant analysis. The article emphasizes the need for automated yet simple methods for surfactant analysis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nishigandh S. Pande, Dipika Jaspal, Jalindar Ambekar
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Alvarez-Chavez, Stephane Godbout, Mylene Genereux, Caroline Cote, Alain N. Rousseau, Sebastien Fournel
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of alternative filtering materials and bed aeration on the retention of nutrients and fecal bacteria in woodchip bedded stand-off pads for cows. The results showed that the alternative biofilters were more efficient in removing COD, SS, TN, and NO3-N, while conventional biofilters were more efficient for PO4-P removal. Aeration did not have a significant effect under the tested temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Zhuoting Fang, Yuandong Qian, Zhiping Huang, Yilong Ye, Jianhua Yan
Summary: This study investigates the application of oxygen enrichment melting technology in the melting of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. The results demonstrate that oxygen enrichment technology can reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as decrease pollution emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangang Xiao, Mingkai Leng, Philip Greenwood, Rongqin Zhao, Zhixiang Xie, Zengtao You, Junguo Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of grazing exclusion on soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and vegetation recovery. It finds that grazing exclusion can increase the potential for SOC accumulation, and higher annual precipitation is positively correlated with SOC accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatrice Cantoni, Jessica Ianes, Beatrice Bertolo, Selena Ziccardi, Francesco Maffini, Manuela Antonelli
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of ozonation and adsorption as in-series processes compared to standalone processes for the removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in drinking water. The combination of both processes proves to be more effective than adsorption and ozonation alone. Ozonation improves the adsorption performance of poorly-oxidizable CECs but worsens that of well-oxidizable compounds. This research highlights the importance of considering both processes in the removal of CECs in drinking water treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Li, Bingjun Liu, Yang Lu, Jianyu Fu
Summary: A new Standardized compound Drought and Saltwater intrusion Index (SDSI) was developed to detect changes in the severity of CDSEs in six estuaries. The study found that saltwater intrusion plays a dominant role in influencing SDSI severity, and CDSEs vary in frequency, duration and severity among different estuaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Qiang Li, Rui Sun, Chong-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Rui-tao Chen, Jian Zhao, Hua-dong Gu, Huan-Cai Yin
Summary: In this study, an electron beam excitation multi-wavelength ultraviolet (EBE-MW-UV) system was established and found to have significantly higher microbial inactivation effects compared to single-wavelength UV-LEDs in water. Mechanism analysis revealed that EBE-MW-UV damaged microbial DNA and proteins, and generated additional reactive oxygen species, leading to microbial inactivation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaili Ma, Xinxin Han, Qiujuan Li, Yu Kong, Qiaoli Liu, Xu Yan, Yahong Luo, Xiaopin Li, Huiyang Wen, Zhiguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals that the use of a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) can enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of waste activated sludge (WAS), increasing the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and improving the solubilization and release of organic substances from WAS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Xiong, Rui Li
Summary: Incorporating Ecosystem Service Value (ESV) into land use planning can provide informed land management decisions. This study evaluates the ESV of Guizhou Province in China's karst region. The results show an increase in total ESV over the past two decades due to ecological restoration projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Geetha Jenifel
Summary: This article discusses the importance of water and the pollution of freshwater resources, and introduces the use of machine learning models and blockchain technology to predict and protect water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanslaus Terengia Materu, Taotao Chen, Chang Liu, Daocai Chi, Meng Jun
Summary: The study showed that H2SO4-modified biochar can reduce P leaching, increase soil available P, and enhance plant P uptake in alternate wetting and drying irrigation systems. Biochar additions B20A and IAWDB20A-M were effective in improving yield, reducing P leaching, and increasing APB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Nouri, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Sirus Zinadini, Mark Van Loosdrecht
Summary: This study focuses on the development of an air-lift bio-electrochemical reactor (ALBER) with a continuous feeding regime to enhance nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater. The effect of temperature, hydraulic retention time (HRT), N -NH+4 /TN ratio, and current density on the reactor performance was investigated, and the ALBER achieved a maximum TN removal of 73%. The results suggest that the ALBER has potential for treating industrial wastewater at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peifang Wang, Guoxiang You, Yang Gao, Juan Chen, Xun Wang, Chao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecological processes of microbial communities and N- and P-transformation processes in multistage agricultural drainage ditches. The results showed that the microbial communities were co-shaped by agricultural practices and ditch size, which further governed the N and P removal performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Niu, Huan Wang, Tao Wang, Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Xianghong Kong, Songguang Xie, Jun Xu
Summary: Microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and environmental stressors can affect the assembly processes of microbial communities. The study found that different stressors have opposite effects on microbial community assembly in water and sediment, and warming has different influences compared to herbicides and nutrients.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqing Tan, Qiming Cheng, Fengwei Lyu, Fei Liu, Linhao Liu, Yihong Su, Shaochun Yuan, Wenyu Xiao, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Summary: The exacerbation of global warming, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization have led to increased flooding in urban areas. China has adopted sponge city as an efficient means of preventing and controlling urban floods. Using a SWMM-FVCOM model, the hydrological reduction and control effect of sponge city construction (SPCC) within a university campus were evaluated. The study found that implementing SPCC effectively mitigates surface runoff and reduces the severity of urban flooding. However, the efficacy of runoff control decreases with longer rainfall return periods.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonghan Chen, Qiuyan Li, Shibo Yan, Juan Xu, Qiaoyun Lin, Zhuangming Zhao, Ziying He
Summary: Tidal rivers are important biochemical reaction channels, receiving carbon from wastewater and agricultural drains, affecting CO2 emissions. Through modeling and data analysis, researchers explored carbon distribution, emissions, and greenhouse effects, emphasizing the potential of river management to change global CO2 emissions under climate change.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
