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Environmental Sciences
Olivier Pringault, Marc Bouvy, Claire Carre, Kaouther Mejri, Chrystelle Bancon-Montigny, Catherine Gonzalez, Christophe Leboulanger, Asma Sakka Hlaili, Marisol Goni-Urriza
Summary: The interactions between phytoplankton and bacterioplankton in two contrasting marine coastal ecosystems are significantly affected by chemical contamination, with offshore waters showing a complex network of interactions and lagoon waters showing simpler interactions. Chemical contamination and sediment resuspension lead to changes in the interactions between phytoplankton and bacterioplankton, with distinct effects on nutrient availability and community structure in different ecosystems.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sachin Bhaladhare, Sulagna Bhattacharjee
Summary: The development of nanotechnology has had a significant impact on biomedical and pharmaceutical fields, particularly in the design and formulation of stimuli-responsive nano-drug delivery systems. These systems, known as smart drug delivery systems, are able to respond to various external and internal stimuli and deliver drugs to targeted sites in a controlled manner. They offer improved patient compliance, treatment efficiency, and reduced side effects on healthy tissue. Polymeric nanogels with stimuli-responsive characteristics have shown great potential in biomedical, tissue engineering, and pharmaceutical applications due to their small size, biocompatibility, stimuli-triggered drug deliverability, high payload capacity, and tailored functionality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Mathilde Knott, Mina Ani, Eva Kroener, Doerte Diehl
Summary: The physical properties of maize root mucilage can vary depending on the environmental conditions, which has significant implications for hydraulic processes in the rhizosphere.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David Quiralte, Inmaculada Zarzo, Maria-Angeles Fernandez-Zamudio, Hector Barco, Jose M. Soriano
Summary: Humans' use of land for agriculture and housing has led to loss of natural habitat and a decline in species, including wild bees. The decrease in wild bees has negative consequences for agriculture and ecosystems, although farming sometimes reduces land abandonment. Meanwhile, urban beekeeping has become a trend and the consumption of honey from urban environments is increasing.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lata Rani, Komal Thapa, Neha Kanojia, Neelam Sharma, Sukhbir Singh, Ajmer Singh Grewal, Arun Lal Srivastav, Jyotsna Kaushal
Summary: Pesticides play a key role in agriculture, but can pose serious risks to human health and the environment, including social conflicts and negative impacts on neighboring communities. Future research is needed to explore and develop new agricultural concepts to reduce the use of chemical pesticides.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Thuan Sarzynski, Benoit Bertrand, Clement Rigal, Pierre Marraccini, Philippe Vaast, Frederic Georget, Claudine Campa, Cecile Abdallah, Chang Thi Quynh Nguyen, Hung Phi Nguyen, Hai Thi Thanh Nguyen, Quyen Luu Ngoc, Giang Khong Ngan, Thang Vu Viet, Luciano Navarini, Valentina Lonzarich, Laurent Bossolasco, Herve Etienne
Summary: The effects of the environment and genotype on the chemical composition of coffee beans were studied in Vietnamese coffee plantations. Results showed that the environment had a significant impact on bean density and chemical compounds. Temperature had a greater influence on bean chemical compounds than soil water content. Furthermore, the correlation of temperature, vapor pressure deficit, and rainfall with lipids and volatiles was highest during the 10th to 20th weeks after flowering.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Christian Hils, Ian Manners, Judith Schobel, Holger Schmalz
Summary: Crystallization-driven self-assembly is a powerful method for producing one- and two-dimensional micellar assemblies with controlled length, shape, and corona chemistries, with potential applications in various fields. Patchy micelles with crystalline cores offer advantages in terms of interfacial activity, functionalization, and confinement effects due to their unique corona segmentation structure.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Reza Gheisari, Andreas A. Polycarpou
Summary: The study focuses on the synergy between three additives and base oil used in well drilling, analyzing their performance through friction testing. It was found that the diol alkane additive outperformed others in improving friction coefficient, wear, and load bearing capacity.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jingbo Yang, Yiyang Cai, Kairui Zhao, Hongbo Xie, Xiujie Chen
Summary: This review provides a summary and classification of molecular fingerprints, emphasizing their significance in early drug research and development. It serves as a guide for selecting appropriate fingerprints for compounds in drug R&D.
DRUG DISCOVERY TODAY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhenhua Zhang, Fei Rao, Yujun Wang
Summary: This study systematically investigated the morphological characteristics, chemical components, and physical-mechanical properties of three-year-old Thyrsostachys oliveri culms. The results showed significant variations in morphological characteristics and chemical composition in different parts of the culms, while the physical-mechanical properties were optimal in the middle part. These findings provide valuable reference data for the rational utilization of Thyrsostachys oliveri bamboo resources.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hardeep Singh, Brian K. Northup, Charles W. Rice, P. V. Vara Prasad
Summary: Biochar application can have positive effects on soil properties and crop productivity. It can increase soil pH, cation exchange capacity, and organic carbon content, while reducing bulk density and increasing porosity. The impact on microbial diversity varies depending on the feedstock and soil texture. However, the increase in crop productivity is only significant in fine and coarse textured soils.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kai Wang, Mengjiong Chen, Gang Lei, Xunchun Wang
Summary: This study explored the use of silicone rubber coatings to protect spacecraft surfaces from atomic oxygen erosion, revealing increased cross-linking density and reduced swelling ratio under high temperature and humidity conditions. Cracks were observed on the coating surface after exposure to atomic oxygen, and the degree of reaction between atomic oxygen and silicone rubber cannot be accurately determined through mass loss measurements.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Binoy K. Saha, Naba K. Nath, Ranjit Thakuria
Summary: Polymorphism is a common phenomenon in crystals, where different crystal structures of the same compound lead to significant changes in materials properties. It is difficult to control polymorphism due to the close energy levels between different polymorphic forms. Polymorphism is not only of interest to academia but also has widespread applications in materials science and pharmaceutical industries.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ioana A. Duceac, Liliana Verestiuc, Adina Coroaba, Dragos Arotaritei, Sergiu Coseri
Summary: The study presents a versatile approach to the production of chitosan beads with adjustable pore size and targeted properties through interaction with oxidized pullulan derivatives. Covalent or physical hybrid hydrogels were prepared based on the functional groups of the pullulan structure after oxidation. Drug loading and release assays showed high drug loading capacity and tunable release behavior in the drug loaded beads.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Alexander D. Smith, Pawel Dlotko, Victor M. Zavala
Summary: A primary hypothesis in scientific and engineering studies is that data has structure, which is traditionally described using statistics and signal processing. Topological Data Analysis offers a new perspective by representing datasets as geometric objects and providing dimensionality reduction techniques. Topological features provide multiscale information and are stable under perturbations.
COMPUTERS & CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
