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Ali Hassan Khan, Karla Ruiz Hussmann, Dennis Powalla, Stefan Hoerner, Maarja Kruusmaa, Jeffrey A. Tuhtan
Summary: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a powerful tool for studying the fluid-body interactions experienced by freshwater fish. However, there are gaps in applying CFD to fish studies, including the absence of a reference body geometry, a lack of suitable numerical methods, and limited velocity measurements for calibration. To address these gaps, this study provides validated numerical models based on OpenFOAM and determines the best turbulence models and near-wall treatments using RANS simulations. The effects and trade-offs of resolving or modeling the boundary layer in fish-shaped bodies are critically evaluated.
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Meixia Zhang, Jianyin Xiong, Yingjun Liu, Pawel K. Misztal, Allen H. Goldstein
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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DongHui Zhai, Ruud van Stiphout, Giuseppina Schiavone, Walter De Raedt, Chris Van Hoof
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JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2022)
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Anthony R. Charsley, Nokuthaba Sibanda, Simon D. Hoyle, Shannan K. Crow
Summary: Comparisons were made between machine learning, spatiotemporal modelling, and Gaussian process (GP) modelling frameworks in terms of their predictive performance. The results showed that spatiotemporal modelling had the best predictive performance, followed by GP modelling. This information can guide freshwater ecologists and resource managers in choosing the appropriate modelling framework for their research objectives.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
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Education & Educational Research
Aparajita Jaiswal, Tugba Karabiyik, Paul Thomas, Alejandra J. Magana
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EDUCATION SCIENCES
(2021)
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Microbiology
Hyunyoung Jo, Miri S. Park, Yeonjung Lim, Ilnam Kang, Jang-Cheon Cho
Summary: Eleven bacterial strains were isolated from freshwater environments and identified as novel species of the Flavobacterium genus. The complete genome sequences varied in size from 3.45 to 5.83 Mb, with G+C contents ranging from 33.41% to 37.31%. Analyses of average nucleotide identity (ANI) values confirmed the separation of these strains into separate species, with two strains belonging to the same species. Genomic, phylogenetic, and phenotypic characterization distinguished the 11 strains from previously recognized Flavobacterium species. Therefore, these strains are proposed as new species.
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sapna Raghav, Pallavi Jain, Dinesh Kumar
Summary: In this study, a surface altered pectin biopolymer with silica-gel and cerium oxide were used for the adsorption of fluoride ions from aqueous systems. The adsorption process was found to be endothermic, spontaneous, and feasible, with strong surface complexation between cerium and silicon with fluoride ions. Surface analysis and FTIR analysis provided further evidence of the involvement of ion-exchange and electrostatic interaction in the adsorption mechanism.
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cathy L. Abberton, Ludmila Bereschenko, Paul W. J. J. van der Wielen, Cindy J. Smith
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Engineering, Environmental
W. A. M. Hijnen, F. Schultz, D. J. H. Harmsen, A. H. Brouwer-Hanzens, P. W. J. J. van der Wielen, E. R. Cornelissen
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-WATER SUPPLY
(2016)
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Engineering, Environmental
Paul W. J. J. van der Wielen, Maarten C. Lut
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-WATER SUPPLY
(2016)
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Engineering, Environmental
Gang Liu, Yu Tao, Ya Zhang, Maarten Lut, Willem-Jan Knibbe, Paul van der Wielen, Wentso Liu, Gertjan Medema, Walter van der Meer
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Engineering, Environmental
W. A. M. Hijnen, R. Schurer, J. A. Bahlman, H. A. M. Ketelaars, R. Italiaander, A. van der Wal, P. W. J. J. van der Wielen
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Environmental Sciences
Stijn Brouwer, Paul W. J. J. van der Wielen, Merijn Schriks, Maarten Claassen, Jos Frijns
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Engineering, Environmental
K. L. G. Learbuch, M. C. Lut, G. Liu, H. Smidt, P. W. J. J. van der Wielen
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Environmental Sciences
Jawairia Imtiaz Ahmad, Gang Liu, Paul W. J. J. van der Wielen, Gertjan Medema, Jan Peter van der Hoek
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
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Microbiology
Zihan Dai, Maria C. Sevillano-Rivera, Szymon T. Calus, Q. Melina Bautista-de los Santos, A. Murat Eren, Paul W. J. J. van der Wielen, Umer Z. Ijaz, Ameet J. Pinto
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Environmental Sciences
Maria Sevillano, Zihan Dai, Szymon Calus, Quyen M. Bautista-de los Santos, A. Murat Eren, Paul W. J. J. van der Wielen, Umer Z. Ijaz, Ameet J. Pinto
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Camilla Di Marcantonio, Cheryl Bertelkamp, Nikki van Bel, Tessa E. Pronk, Peer H. A. Timmers, Paul van der Wielen, Andrea M. Brunner
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Engineering, Environmental
Lapo Mughini-Gras, Rozemarijn Q. J. van der Plaats, Paul W. J. J. van der Wielen, Patrick S. Bauerlein, Ana Maria de Roda Husman
Summary: This study highlights the presence of microplastic pollution in a major riverine environment, impacting microbial communities and potential pathogens. High concentrations of microplastics, primarily polyamide and polyvinylchloride, were found. Different microbial compositions were observed on microplastics of varying sizes, with seasonality and methodological effects also playing a role.
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Engineering, Environmental
K. L. G. Learbuch, H. Smidt, P. W. J. J. van der Wielen
Summary: The study investigated the influence of different pipe materials on microbial populations in water and biofilm under semi-stagnant conditions. The results showed that pipe materials affect ATP concentrations, gene copy numbers of specific microbial groups, and bacterial community composition. Different materials had different effects on microbial communities in water and biofilm.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Stephen Nayfach, Simon Roux, Rekha Seshadri, Daniel Udwary, Neha Varghese, Frederik Schulz, Dongying Wu, David Paez-Espino, I-Min Chen, Marcel Huntemann, Krishna Palaniappan, Joshua Ladau, Supratim Mukherjee, T. B. K. Reddy, Torben Nielsen, Edward Kirton, Jose P. Faria, Janaka N. Edirisinghe, Christopher S. Henry, Sean P. Jungbluth, Dylan Chivian, Paramvir Dehal, Elisha M. Wood-Charlson, Adam P. Arkin, Susannah G. Tringe, Axel Visel, Tanja Woyke, Nigel J. Mouncey, Natalia N. Ivanova, Nikos C. Kyrpides, Emiley A. Eloe-Fadrosh
Summary: Reconstructing bacterial and archaeal genomes from shotgun metagenomes has led to the creation of a comprehensive catalog representing a significant expansion of the known phylogenetic diversity of bacteria and archaea. This resource is available for streamlined comparative analyses, interactive exploration, metabolic modeling, and bulk download, demonstrating the utility of genome-centric approaches for understanding genomic properties of uncultivated microorganisms.
NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
W. T. M. van Dooremalen, K. L. G. Learbuch, S. A. Morre, P. W. J. J. van der Wielen, A. Ammerdorffer
NEW MICROBES AND NEW INFECTIONS
(2020)