Review
Engineering, Marine
Daniel M. Alongi
Summary: High mangrove productivity is sustained by rapid utilization and maximum storage of nutrients. Macronutrient cycling is interlinked with micronutrient cycling, closely related to geochemical processes. Mangroves, being limited by various nutrients, play a significant role in oceanic Mn and Mo cycles.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Geeta Bhandari, Mukund Sharma, Shalini Negi, Saurabh Gangola, Pankaj Bhatt, Shaohua Chen
Summary: The study evaluated the degradation pathways of endosulfan and its hazardous impact on other living beings, finding biomagnification of endosulfan in ecosystems and emphasizing the important role of microbes in bioremediation. The established endosulfan biodegradation network offers valuable insights for future research.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Swagatika Dash, Swati Mohanty
Summary: This paper provides an overview of mathematical modeling research on solvent extraction of metals in the past decade, covering basic theory, operational mechanisms, and different modeling approaches. It also reviews theoretical studies using molecular level modeling techniques for studying metal-ligand complexation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Beatriz Xavier Soares, Claudia C. Miranda, Tiago G. Fernandes
Summary: Developmental toxicology is the study of the effects of chemical and physical agents on developing organisms. A systems bioengineering approach can be used to understand the complex interactions between organisms, environment, and toxic agents. This approach is valuable in identifying key biological pathways affected by toxic agents and developing predictive models for assessing risks of exposure.
COMPUTATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hui Yang, Xuefeng Yang, Zengping Ning, Sae Yun Kwon, Mi-Ling Li, Filip M. G. Tack, Eilhann E. Kwon, Jorg Rinklebe, Runsheng Yin
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive understanding of the biogeochemistry of selenium in the soil-plant-human system, summarizing its speciation, transformation, bioavailability, beneficial and hazardous effects. It also discusses important aspects such as biofortification strategies, factors affecting selenium uptake by plants, human metabolic pathways, and interactions with other trace elements. Additionally, it outlines research hotspots including the coupling of soil microbial activity, molecular mechanisms of selenium metabolism, and the use of selenium isotopes as a biogeochemical tracer.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Catalina Filote, Mihaela Rosca, Isabela Maria Simion, Raluca Maria Hlihor
Summary: Heavy metal pollution is a serious problem that has negative effects on human health and the environment. Conventional technologies for removing heavy metals are complex, expensive, and inefficient at low concentrations. In recent years, non-conventional alternatives, such as microbial adsorbents, have been studied for their ability to remove heavy metals even at low concentrations. However, most of the research has been conducted in discontinuous systems. This study aims to analyze the use of microorganisms in continuous systems for the removal of metal ions from wastewaters.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qudrat Khan, Rini Akmeliawati
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review on system identification techniques for flapping wing micro aerial vehicles (FWMAVs), categorizing them into tailed and tailless MAVs and discussing the most recent developments. Different techniques such as time-response, frequency-response, and computational fluid-dynamics based computation are used for FWMAVs, with the application of least mean square estimation for system recognition. The paper concludes with recommendations for researchers in this field.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
Guillermo Chillcce, Ould el Moctar
Summary: A data-driven system identification method was proposed to identify the hydrodynamic coefficients of a mathematical maneuvering model. The method, primarily developed for autonomous shipping, solved ship motion equations using measurements from free-running model tests and an efficient Euler equation-based numerical approach for zero-frequency added masses. The method is simple, robust, and incorporates physical properties of hydrodynamic forces for a physically realistic solution. It was verified and validated with free-running maneuver tests, showing favorable agreement between predicted and measured ship kinematics and trajectories, demonstrating its potential.
Article
Ecology
L. M. V. Soares, M. C. Calijuri
Summary: Sensitivity and identifiability analyses were conducted to identify influential parameters in a coupled hydrodynamic-biogeochemical model for three subtropical reservoirs. Results revealed consistent sensitivity patterns between reservoirs, especially for a subset of temperature multipliers affecting dissolved oxygen and nutrients. The majority of parameters were found to be medium or highly sensitive, emphasizing the need for calibration to improve model accuracy.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Patrick A. Giolando, Kelsey Hopkins, Barrett F. Davis, Nicole Vike, Adib Ahmadzadegan, Arezoo M. Ardekani, Pavlos P. Vlachos, Joseph V. Rispoli, Luis Solorio, Tamara L. Kinzer-Ursem
Summary: Implantable, bioresorbable drug delivery systems provide a patient-tailored drug dosage with increased patient compliance. Mechanistic mathematical modeling accelerates the design of release systems by predicting physical anomalies and short- and long-term drug release profiles. This study investigates the impact of various parameters on drug release and offers new insight into the design process for tailored release systems.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sourav Maity, Debapriya Sarkar, Kasturi Poddar, Pritam Patil, Angana Sarkar
Summary: Worldwide urbanization, modernization, and industrialization have led to the release of harmful compounds and pollutants into the environment, causing global concern. Industrial waste and effluents contain hazardous organic and inorganic chemicals, including heavy metals, that pose a significant threat to the environment and human health. In this study, a multi-metal-resistant bacterial strain Bacillus sp. GH-s29 was isolated from contaminated groundwater in Bihar, India, which showed the potential to remediate heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium, and chromium. The bacterial biofilm formed by the strain efficiently sequestered heavy metals through the binding of negatively charged functional groups on the biofilm-EPS. The findings suggest that Bacillus sp. GH-s29 can be an effective and economical alternative for heavy metal remediation in contaminated sites.
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Lei Chen, Xinghuo Yu, Changyin Sun
Summary: This article provides a detailed mathematical proof of the characteristic modeling approach for high-order linear dynamical systems, explaining how high-order dynamics can be compressed into lower-order characteristic models. It also investigates the relationships between high-order linear continuous dynamical systems, discrete-time characteristic model coefficients, and sampling-time intervals.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SYSTEMS MAN CYBERNETICS-SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jaroslaw Milewski, Arkadiusz Szczesniak, Lukasz Szablowski, Aliaxandr Martsinchyk, Maciej Siekierski, Olaf Dybinski, Konrad Swirski
Summary: This research explores the possibility of using boron-containing compounds as electrolytes for fuel cells and proposes a mathematical model for a new type of fuel cell based on molten borates. The study identifies several promising compounds and assesses their performance at higher temperatures through experimentation and simulation.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yuanliang Duan, Qiang Li, Lu Zhang, Zhipeng Huang, Zhongmeng Zhao, Han Zhao, Jun Du, Jian Zhou
Summary: Toxic metals pose a threat to food security and human health, with a focus on their removal and restoration in paddy fields. This paper discusses the effects of toxic metals on rice, removal or repair methods in paddy fields, as well as sources and monitoring methods of toxic metals pollution.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Bin Wang, Michael Luke McCormack, Daniel M. Ricciuto, Xiaojuan Yang, Colleen M. Iversen
Summary: Projecting the dynamics and functioning of the biosphere requires considering whole-ecosystem processes, including the modeling of fine-root systems. This study proposes a three-pool structure to model vertically resolved fine-root systems and demonstrates its impacts on simulating carbon cycling in temperate forests. Theoretical and empirical support suggests that this model can help address uncertainties and challenges in ecosystem modeling.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Minodora Manu, Raluca Ioana Bancila, Virgil Iordache, Florian Bodescu, Marilena Onete
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mirela Nedelescu, Daniela Baconi, Aurora Neagoe, Virgil Lordache, Miriana Stan, Paula Constantinescu, Anne-Marie Ciobanu, Alexander I. Vardavas, Marco Vinceti, Aristidis M. Tsatsakis
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Paula Constantinescu, Aurora Neagoe, Andrei Nicoara, Anja Grawunder, Stelian Ion, Marilena Onete, Virgil Iordache
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Minodora Manu, Viorica Honciuc, Aurora Neagoe, Raluca Ioana Bancila, Virgil Iordache, Marilena Onete
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Ecology
Daniel Dunea, Petre Bretcan, Larisa Purcoi, Danut Tanislav, Gheorghe Serban, Aurora Neagoe, Virgil Iordache, Stefania Iordache
Summary: Riparian vegetation plays a crucial role in regulating water quality and evapotranspiration processes. Remote sensing and in-situ monitoring can be used to assess the impacts of riparian vegetation. Fluctuations in Green Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (GNDVI) are linked to changes in precipitation patterns and land use.
ECOHYDROLOGY & HYDROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Daniel Dunea, Virgil Iordache, Loredana Neagu Frasin, Aurora Neagoe, Laurentiu Predescu, Stefania Iordache
Summary: The study examined the heavy metal content in rainwater and PM2.5 concentrations in Targoviste city, indicating significant correlations between Ni, Pb, Cr, and V in rainwater and PM. Negative associations were found between precipitation events and heavy metals from rainwater and PM, suggesting a washing effect of rain on heavy metals from PM2.5.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Virgil Iordache, Aurora Neagoe
Summary: This article introduces a conceptual model of the cross-scale effect of heavy metals (HMs) on biogeochemical services by services providing units (SPUs) and proposes a method for applying the model. The objectives are to identify research clusters related to the effects of HMs on ecosystem services (ES), biodiversity, and resilience, map scientific fields necessary for implementation of the model, describe the complexity of cause-effect chains, and suggest approaches for implementing the model in contaminated socio-ecological systems. The analysis shows that current research focuses on microbial communities and functional traits, with less emphasis on larger-scale issues. The evaluation indicates the importance of this model in contaminated socio-ecological systems.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aurora Neagoe, Virgil Iordache
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the positive interactions between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and lupine plants and provide preliminary data for myco-phytoremediation technology. The results showed that AMF inoculation improved the growth of lupine and decreased oxidative stress. Additionally, the phosphorus concentration in roots and leaves increased, and the activities of superoxide dismutase and peroxidase decreased due to AMF inoculation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Stelian Ion, Dorin Marinescu, Anca Veronica Ion, Stefan-Gicu Cruceanu, Virgil Iordache
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROMANIAN ACADEMY SERIES A-MATHEMATICS PHYSICS TECHNICAL SCIENCES INFORMATION SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aurora Neagoe, Paula Constantinescu, Andrei Nicoara, Marilena Onete, Virgil Iordache
Article
Agronomy
Daniel Dunea, Stefania Iordache, Virgil Iordache, Larisa Purcoi, Laurentiu Predescu
SCIENTIFIC PAPERS-SERIES A-AGRONOMY
(2019)
Article
Zoology
Minodora Manu, Marilena Onete, Larisa Florescu, Florian Bodescu, Virgil Iordache
NORTH-WESTERN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
C. Radulescu, A. Pohoata, P. Bretcan, D. Tanislav, C. Stihi, E. D. Chelarescu
ROMANIAN REPORTS IN PHYSICS
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alin Pohoata, Emil Lungu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aurora Neagoe, Gabriela Tenea, Natalia Cucu, Stelian Ion, Virgil Iordache