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Agricultural Engineering
Xu Yang, Mahmoud Mazarji, Mengtong Li, Aohua Li, Ronghua Li, Zengqiang Zhang, Junting Pan
Summary: This study investigated the impact of magnetite on the nitrogen cycle of pig manure biostabilisation. The addition of magnetite increased N2O emissions and decreased NH3 emissions during composting. It also increased the total nitrogen content but should be considered for its significant increase in N2O emissions in engineering practice.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Environmental Sciences
Josef Brandt, Franziska Fischer, Elisavet Kanaki, Kristina Enders, Matthias Labrenz, Dieter Fischer
Summary: Analyzing the environmental occurrence of MP particles has received significant attention in the past decade, with a focus on effective risk assessment through accurate sampling and analysis methods. The choice of subsampling methods is crucial for reducing MP particle count errors, and increasing the fraction of MP particles in samples can help achieve lower errors.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohd Huzairi Mohd Zainudin, Jamuna Thurai Singam, Awis Qurni Sazili, Yoshihito Shirai, Mohd Ali Hassan
Summary: This study evaluated the enhancement of composting of rice straw and chicken manure with biochar by investigating the structure of cellulolytic bacterial community. The presence of cellulolytic bacteria identified in the biochar-added compost was found to increase temperature and reduce carbon, indicating the potential role of these bacteria in lignocellulose degradation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhiming Li, Jiamin Wang, Xia Gao, Jiaxin Du, Haixia Sui, Jieling Wu, Yizhou Zhong, Boxuan Liang, Yuji Huang, Rongyi Ye, Yanhong Deng, Xingfen Yang, Zhenlie Huang
Summary: Microplastics are emerging pollutants that are widely distributed in the environment and have been detected in human samples such as stool, blood, and placentas. However, there is limited research on fetal microplastic exposure. In this study, we investigated microplastics in 16 meconium samples and found that the commonly used digestion methods were ineffective. We developed a novel approach using petroleum ether and alcohol for efficient digestion and found no microplastics (>= 10 µm) in the meconium samples, suggesting minimal microplastic pollution in the fetal living environment. These findings highlight the need for comprehensive quality control in future studies on microplastic exposure using human samples.
Article
Spectroscopy
Xiaojie Zhou, Weilin Wang, Jiajia Zhong, Wenjie Yu, Yuzhao Tang, Qun Shu
Summary: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication during pregnancy that can have severe effects on the health of the mother and newborn. This study used Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy to analyze the biochemical composition of GDM placental tissue and found changes in lipid conformation, increased lipid oxidation, and alterations in protein structure. These findings provide insight into how GDM affects the placenta and causes metabolic changes in the mother and fetus.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Sanjeev Kumar Awasthi, Shivpal Verma, Tao Liu, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Zengqiang Zhang, Asad Syed, Ali H. Bahkali
Summary: The role of protein shell (PS) amendment in altering the fungal community during pig manure composting was investigated. The results showed that a higher dosage of PS (T6) significantly increased the overall abundance and dynamics of the fungal population, with strong correlations among all analyzed parameters.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lewis M. Dowling, Paul Roach, Eirik A. Magnussen, Achim Kohler, Srinivas Pillai, Daniel G. van Pittius, Ibraheem Yousef, Josep Sule-Suso
Summary: Liquid biopsies have the potential to improve personalized cancer management, but current methods for identifying circulating tumor cells are not reliable enough. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) microspectroscopy could be a new technique for identifying these cells, regardless of tumor type.
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Agricultural Engineering
Wan Yang, Lu Zhang
Summary: The study shows that the addition of 25% mature compost can yield the highest quality compost product in just 40 days.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shumin Huang, Xiaoxin Huang, Ran Bi, Qiuxia Guo, Xiaolin Yu, Qinghui Zeng, Ziyu Huang, Tianming Liu, Haisheng Wu, Yuliang Chen, Jialong Xu, Yinge Wu, Pi Guo
Summary: Microplastic pollution is an emerging environmental problem that hasn't received much research attention regarding its impact on human health. This study investigated the presence of microplastics in human sputum and their potential inhalation by analyzing sputum samples from 22 patients with different respiratory diseases. The results showed that microplastics are present in all sputum samples, suggesting inhalation as a potential pathway for plastic entry into the human body.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ping Zhu, Yilin Shen, Xusheng Pan, Bin Dong, John Zhou, Weidong Zhang, Xiaowei Li
Summary: Aerobic composting is an effective technology for treating human and animal feces and converting them into resources, but odor emissions in compost pose environmental problems and reduce compost quality. This review discusses recent progresses and strategies for odor mitigation in feces composting, highlighting the importance of choosing appropriate additives based on the specific situation. Further research is needed to improve odor mitigation and element retention in feces compost.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shumin Huang, Xiaoxin Huang, Ran Bi, Qiuxia Guo, Xiaolin Yu, Qinghui Zeng, Ziyu Huang, Tianming Liu, Haisheng Wu, Yuliang Chen, Jialong Xu, Yinge Wu, Pi Guo
Summary: Microplastic pollution is a emerging environmental problem that has little research on its impact on human health. This study investigated the presence of microplastics in human sputum and found that they are ubiquitous in the respiratory tract, indicating inhalation as a potential pathway for plastics to enter the human body. The types and quantities of microplastics were found to be related to factors such as smoking and invasive examination.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ana Isabel Barbosa, Sofia A. Costa Lima, Ibraheem Yousef, Salette Reis
Summary: In this study, menthol, L-linalool, bergamot oil, and beta-pinene were incorporated in alginate/fucoidan hydrogels to evaluate their skin permeation enhancement profile and assess their influence on the skin organization. The study highlights the effect of the composition in the design of formulations for topical or transdermal delivery systems.
Article
Spectroscopy
Valentina Notarstefano, Michela Pisani, Massimo Bramucci, Luana Quassinti, Filippo Maggi, Lisa Vaccari, Marco Parlapiano, Elisabetta Giorgini, Paola Astolfi
Summary: Isofuranodiene (IFD), a sesquiterpene with multiple anticancer activities, has low water solubility and stability due to its lipophilic nature. To enhance its bioavailability and pharmacological activity, IFD-loaded monoolein nanoparticles were prepared. The effects of IFD on breast cancer cells were evaluated using Fourier Transform Infrared and Raman Microspectroscopy, revealing its anticancer effects and a synergistic effect with GMO.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhengyu Ji, Liyun Zhang, Yuanwang Liu, Xiaqing Li, Zhaojun Li
Summary: This study investigated the optimal range of startup parameters and practical criteria for manure composting maturity, as well as the effectiveness of in situ technologies in enhancing composting maturity. The study proposed a maturity assessment standard for animal manure composting and identified effective strategies for improving compost maturity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Yadi Wang, Huiping Liu, Feng Geng, Pan Yang, Junhong Lu, Xueling Li
Summary: We developed an infrared microspectroscopy-based method to quantitatively evaluate and describe biofilm phenotypic characteristics by calculating spectral similarity. This approach revealed phenotypic variation during biofilm formation and heterogeneity between two E. coli strains. Two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy was used to investigate biochemical component evolution during E. coli biofilm formation and identified trends in polysaccharide molecule changes, providing new opportunities for infrared microspectroscopy in studying biofilm formation.
ANALYTICAL AND BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinyi Ge, Guangqun Huang, Jing Huang, Jianfei Zeng, Lujia Han
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2015)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinyi Ge, Guangqun Huang, Jing Huang, Jianfei Zeng, Lujia Han
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2015)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinyi Ge, Guangqun Huang, Jing Huang, Jianfei Zeng, Lujia Han
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jinyi Ge, Guangqun Huang, Jing Huang, Jianfei Zeng, Lujia Han
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2016)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xueqin He, Lujia Han, Jinyi Ge, Guangqun Huang
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jianfei Zeng, Hongjie Yin, Xiuli Shen, Ning Liu, Jinyi Ge, Lujia Han, Guangqun Huang
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinyi Ge, Guangqun Huang, Junbao Li, Xiaoxi Sun, Lujia Han
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinyi Ge, Guangqun Huang, Junbao Li, Lujia Han
Article
Thermodynamics
Yongjiang Wang, Guangqun Huang, Anqi Zhang, Lujia Han, Jinyi Ge
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinyi Ge, Shan Huang, Il Han, Peter R. Jaffe
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jinyi Ge, Guangqun Huang, Xiaoxi Sun, Hongjie Yin, Lujia Han
MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)