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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Naga Venkata Sai Kumar Manapragada, Anoop Kumar Shukla, Gloria Pignatta, Komali Yenneti, Deepika Shetty, Bibhu Kalyan Nayak, Venkataramana Boorla
Summary: India's heavy reliance on fossil fuels for energy has led to increased energy demand, usage, and greenhouse gas emissions in the commercial and residential sectors, particularly in the building industry. As global warming and urban heat islands exacerbate the situation, future energy demand is expected to continue to grow. To address this issue, a weather file generator has been developed to create future weather files for India using a spatial technique, temporal downscaling, and machine learning-based bias correction approach. This tool will assist architects, urban designers, and planners in developing a built environment that can withstand the impacts of climate change.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yanxiang Deng, Marek Bartosovic, Petra Kukanja, Di Zhang, Yang Liu, Graham Su, Archibald Enninful, Zhiliang Bai, Goncalo Castelo-Branco, Rong Fan
Summary: Spatial omics has become a new frontier in biological and biomedical research. In this study, we introduce spatial-CUT&Tag, which combines in situ CUT&Tag chemistry, microfluidic deterministic barcoding, and next-generation sequencing for spatially resolved genome-wide profiling of histone modifications. Our findings in mouse embryos reveal tissue-specific epigenetic regulations and provide spatial information at tissue scale. Additionally, spatial-CUT&Tag allows us to uncover the epigenetic control of cortical layer development and spatial patterning of cell types in the mouse brain. This technique also enables the in situ derivation of single-cell epigenomes.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Yoshiki Soda, Eric Bakker
Summary: A new colorimetric method is presented in this article, allowing for the mapping of deprotonation degree in two dimensions through image analysis, which is then used to obtain spatially resolved ion concentration. The method is successfully applied to observe potassium ion diffusion in agarose gel.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Johannes Gutschow, M. Louise Jeffery, Annika Gunther, Malte Meinshausen
Summary: Climate policy analysis requires reference scenarios to assess emission targets and trends. Countries often compare their target trajectories to fictitious baselines when presenting their national climate policies. Independent modeling groups can provide different interpretations through scenarios, offering a more realistic backdrop for evaluating projected emission trajectories.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alena K. Bell, Jonas Kind, Maximilian Hartmann, Benjamin Kresse, Mark V. Hoefler, Benedikt B. Straub, Guenter K. Auernhammer, Michael Vogel, Christina M. Thiele, Robert W. Stark
Summary: Understanding the evaporation process of binary sessile droplets is crucial for optimizing technical processes. This study employs confocal Raman microscopy and spatially resolved NMR spectroscopy to measure the concentration gradients in evaporating droplets on a hydrophobic surface.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mukesh Kumar Gupta, Mohammed Sharif
Summary: A spatio-temporal analysis was conducted for temperature projections in the Satluj River Basin under different combinations of GCMs and RCPs. Results showed a consistent increase in temperatures for all future time scales, with the highest increase projected under RCP8.5. However, there is large variability in the temperature projections under different RCPs.
COGENT ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
S. Archer-Nicholls, N. L. Abraham, Y. M. Shin, J. Weber, M. R. Russo, D. Lowe, S. R. Utembe, F. M. O'Connor, B. Kerridge, B. Latter, R. Siddans, M. Jenkin, O. Wild, A. T. Archibald
Summary: The new CRI-Strat mechanism is more complex than the existing StratTrop mechanism but only 75% more computationally expensive. It affects ozone production and loss differently compared to StratTrop and also impacts the generation of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN MODELING EARTH SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Rishi Maiti, Md Abid Shahriar Rahman Saadi, Rubab Amin, Veli Ongun Ozcelik, Berkin Uluutku, Chandraman Patil, Can Suer, Santiago Solares, Volker J. Sorger
Summary: Strain engineering provides unique control over the electronic band structure of 2D materials, leading to effective tuning of physical properties for advanced photonic devices. Investigating strain-induced variations in conductivity using atomic force microscopy allows for a deeper understanding fundamental material properties and opens up exciting possibilities for nanoscale electronic behavior control.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Zhentao Hou, Trevor M. Tumiel, Todd D. Krauss
Summary: Single-molecule microscopy was used to observe photoluminescence brightening of individual sodium-dodecyl-sulfate-wrapped single-walled carbon nanotubes upon the addition of dithiothreitol. The photoluminescence enhancement varied for each nanotube, and longer nanotubes showed a uniform brightening phenomenon along their length.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuhan Wang, Lucas Bastien, Ling Jin, Robert A. Harley
Summary: Ground-level ozone has negative impacts on human health and ecosystems. In California's San Joaquin Valley (SJV), the effectiveness of controlling precursor emissions on ozone levels depends on the time and location of the emissions. The study shows that the impacts of local emissions and emissions from surrounding areas are similar in magnitude in the SJV. Same-day emission impacts are mainly attributed to local sources, with the most influential emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) occurring in the morning and early afternoon. The influence from emissions in the Sacramento Valley peaks 5-6 hours later than emissions from the San Francisco Bay area for the northernmost SJV receptor, but this difference diminishes for receptors located further downwind. There is a shift towards NOx-sensitive conditions in the afternoon for all receptors except the southernmost one.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Bong-Tae Kim, In-Seong Han, Joon-Soo Lee, Do-Hoon Kim
Summary: The study analyzed the short- and long-term impacts of elevated seawater temperatures on 14 important aquaculture species around the Korean Peninsula under two representative concentration pathways (RCPs). Results indicated that the predicted northward shift in suitable aquafarming locations may not apply to all species, with higher frequencies of non-optimal temperature periods under the RCP8.5 scenario.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Roman Castaneda, Pablo Bedoya-Rios, Camilo Hurtado
Summary: Non-paraxial interference is explained as light confinement in structured Lorentzian wells. This theory also describes single particle interference in ordinary space. A quantum formalism is introduced, including confinement operators and density matrices of space states, which characterizes Lorentzian wells as the base states of space. Geometrical uncertainty and space entanglement are discussed as novel features within the quantum context, providing insight into the role of space in interference.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS A-MATHEMATICAL AND THEORETICAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Akshay Pandit, Deniz Berfin Karakoc, Megan Konar
Summary: The United States and China have a complex bilateral agri-food trade network that could have global implications if disrupted. This study estimates the bilateral agri-food trade between Chinese provinces and U.S. states and counties. Using a novel algorithm and various national and international databases, the researchers provide a detailed mapping of the US-China bilateral agri-food trade network, identifying core nodes and link-level connections. This information can inform decision-making and guide future research.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Optics
Keshaan Singh, Wagner Tavares Buono, Manuel Antonio Fernandes, Angela Dudley, Andrew Forbes
Summary: A novel technique utilizing a digital micro-mirror device to measure spatially resolved birefringence structures is demonstrated. The technique is calibration free, offers high frame rates and wavelength independence, and is cost-effective, making it suitable for various applications.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Shawn A. Reggeti, Ajay K. Agrawal, Joshua Bittle
Summary: This paper presents a spatially-resolved two-colour pyrometry system aimed at quantifying and reducing measurement uncertainty. The results show high uncertainty in certain measurement areas, but these areas contribute minimally to the overall soot mass.
MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Manthar Ali Mallah, Changxing Li, Mukhtiar Ali Mallah, Sobia Noreen, Yang Liu, Muhammad Saeed, He Xi, Bilal Ahmed, Feifei Feng, Ali Asghar Mirjat, Wei Wang, Abdul Jabar, Muhammad Naveed, Jian-Hua Li, Qiao Zhang
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are chemical contaminants of environmental significance. PAH pollution mainly comes from anthropogenic sources and can pose a significant threat to human health. Long-term exposure to PAHs can lead to tumor development in multiple organs and increase the risk of lung cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Studies have shown a relationship between PAH exposure, oxidative stress, and atherosclerosis.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yifan Wang, Siyao Xiao, Yuhan Zhang, Howard Chang, Randall V. Martin, Aaron Van Donkelaar, Audrey Gaskins, Yang Liu, Pengfei Liu, Liuhua Shi
Summary: This study conducted a population-based cohort study to explore the associations between long-term exposure to major PM2.5 components and all-cause mortality among the elderly. The results showed that all five major PM2.5 components were significantly associated with elevated all-cause mortality, with combustion-related components having a greater impact.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenhao Wang, Xiong Liu, Jianzhao Bi, Yang Liu
Summary: Estimating ground-level ozone concentrations using satellite data and machine learning models can provide valuable insights into the spatial and temporal variations of ozone levels. The study in California revealed high ozone levels in suburban Los Angeles and Southern California, while lower levels were observed in the Bay Area and along the Pacific coast.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Yongqiang Liu, Yang Liu, Joshua Fu, Cheng-En Yang, Xingyi Dong, Hanqin Tian, Bo Tao, Jia Yang, Yuhang Wang, Yufei Zou, Ziming Ke
Summary: This study compared the future changes in fire emissions in the western USA under climate change, finding that wildfires and fuel loading are projected to increase while fuel moisture decreases, leading to a significant rise in fire emissions. The findings highlight the importance of considering changes in fuel conditions in the future to improve the accuracy of fire emission projections.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WILDLAND FIRE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cheng-En Yang, Joshua S. Fu, Yongqiang Liu, Xinyi Dong, Yang Liu
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of wildfires on air pollutants and air toxics in the western US under future climate scenarios. The results show that despite small changes in the future, the contribution of wildfires to air pollution may increase by more than tenfold, leading to more severe impacts on air quality and health.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mengfan Yan, Han Ge, Liwen Zhang, Xi Chen, Xueli Yang, Fangchao Liu, Anqi Shan, Fengchao Liang, Xuejun Li, Zhao Ma, Guanghui Dong, Yamin Liu, Jie Chen, Tong Wang, Baoxin Zhao, Qiang Zeng, Xiangfeng Lu, Yang Liu, Nai-jun Tang
Summary: A retrospective cohort study in northern China found that long-term exposure to high levels of PM2.5 increases the risk of chronic respiratory diseases.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cong Liu, Ka Hung Chan, Jun Lv, Hubert Lam, Katherine Newell, Xia Meng, Yang Liu, Renjie Chen, Christiana Kartsonaki, Neil Wright, Huaidong Du, Ling Yang, Yiping Chen, Yu Guo, Pei Pei, Canqing Yu, Hongbing Shen, Tangchun Wu, Haidong Kan, Zhengming Chen, Liming Li
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between long-term exposure to PM2.5 and incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in China. A prospective cohort study of over 500,000 adults found a positive and linear relationship between long-term exposure to PM2.5 and incidence of CVDs, without a threshold effect.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aaron Albert Aryee, Yang Liu, Runping Han, Lingbo Qu
Summary: The rising pollution of water resources is a serious threat to human health and ecosystems, requiring advanced methods for water purification. Bimetallic adsorbents have recently been developed as effective solutions for water and wastewater treatment due to their multiple functionalities, easy fabrication, high specific surface area and volume ratio. This review focuses on the preparation methods, characterization, substrates, mechanisms and cost of bimetallic adsorbents, including graphene, polymers, metal-organic frameworks, zeolite, mesoporous silica, cellulose, chitosan, clay, carbonaceous waste and composites. It is observed that the synergy between the substrate and metal ions enhances the adsorption capacity by providing more active adsorption sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ernesto Pino-Cortes, Katherine Gomez, Fernando Gonzalez Taboada, Joshua S. Fu, Alfonso Saiz-Lopez, Juan Hofer
Summary: This study describes a method to adapt the CAMS-GLOB-OCE dataset for use in the preprocessor software SMOKE. The method involves updating file attributes and bilinear interpolation of compound emission fields. Testing the method with halocarbon and DMS emissions fields around Antarctica showed its potential for including marine emissions in air quality studies.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Claudia Di Napoli, Marina Romanello, Kelton Minor, Jonathan Chambers, Shouro Dasgupta, Luis E. Escobar, Yun Hang, Risto Haenninen, Yang Liu, Martin Lotto Batista, Rachel Lowe, Kris A. Murray, Fereidoon Owfi, Mahnaz Rabbaniha, Liuhua Shi, Mikhail Sofiev, Meisam Tabatabaei, Elizabeth J. Z. Robinson
Summary: As the connection between extreme weather, climate changes, and health impacts becomes clearer, it is crucial to make climate-smart decisions to improve the responsiveness and resilience of the public health sector. Climate services for health integrate climate and health information to provide decision-support tools. The Lancet Countdown monitoring system uses global climate reanalyses products to track annual changes in health-related outcomes. By retrieving and processing multiple variables from reanalysis datasets, the system captures various climate-related hazards and their impacts on human health across the globe.
METEOROLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Wang, Zhicheng Du, Yuqin Zhang, Shirui Chen, Shao Lin, Philip K. Hopke, David Q. Rich, Kai Zhang, Xiaobo X. Romeiko, Xinlei Deng, Yanji Qu, Yu Liu, Ziqiang Lin, Shuming Zhu, Wangjian Zhang, Yuantao Hao
Summary: Using state-of-the-art causal inference approaches, this large cohort study in southern China found a causal relationship between long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality. The detrimental effects were more pronounced among the elderly and inactive participants. Therefore, there is an urgent need for more effective strategies to reduce PM exposure and pay particular attention to vulnerable groups.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Keyong Huang, Qingyang Zhu, Xiangfeng Lu, Dongfeng Gu, Yang Liu
Summary: This study developed a satellite-based ensemble machine learning model to predict 16-year NO2 levels in China and identified a high mortality burden attributed to NO2, which has significant implications for environmental policy making.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yutong Wang, Yu Zhao, Yiming Liu, Yueqi Jiang, Bo Zheng, Jia Xing, Yang Liu, Shuai Wang, Chris P. Nielsen
Summary: Near-surface ozone pollution is one of the biggest challenges in China's air quality management. This study uses measurements from the national air quality monitoring network to analyze the spatiotemporal evolution of ozone concentrations from 2010 to 2021. The results show that the national air pollution control programme has effectively reduced ozone levels in China, with emission reductions and changing meteorological conditions playing a role. Furthermore, the effectiveness of emission controls varies by region and season, with rural areas and summer showing greater improvements. Thus, future efforts to control ozone pollution should consider these regional and seasonal variations to target the most important precursors.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoting Zhang, Yang Liu, Lingbo Qu, Runping Han
Summary: In this study, a green adsorbent (Fe3O4-UiO-66-NH2) was synthesized using a co-precipitation method and showed excellent adsorption performance for 2,4-D and GP. The adsorbent demonstrated a wide pH range, high salt tolerance, and good regeneration performance. It can effectively remove 2,4-D and GP from water.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Danlu Zhang, Wenhao Wang, Yuzhi Xi, Jianzhao Bi, Yun Hang, Qingyang Zhu, Qiang Pu, Howard Chang, Yang Liu
Summary: As wildland fires become more frequent and intense, the impact of fire smoke on air quality has worsened significantly, especially on the West Coast and in the Southeastern U.S. Over the past decade, fire smoke contributed over 25% of daily PM2.5 concentrations at most monitoring sites in the U.S., with residents further away from monitoring sites experiencing a higher smoke impact. Furthermore, excluding the contribution of fire smoke would result in a higher compliance rate with the national ambient air quality standard.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
