Metrology Needs for Predicting Concrete Pumpability by Myoungsung Choi, Chiara F. Ferraris, Nicos S. Martys, Didier Lootens, Van K. Bui, H. R. Trey Hamilton

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Role of Nanofibers in Encapsulation of the Whole Cell by Sudarshan Sahu, Avinash Sharma, Soham Mukherjee, Deepak Kumar, Fatih Sen, Rupak Nagraik, Avvaru Praveen Kumar

“…The electrospun nanofibers can be chemically characterized by a wide variety of procedures such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). …”
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The Hydrolysis of Ear-Mushroom Cultivation Media Residue by Using Three Kinds of Cellulase Enzymes by Denny Irawati

“…The results showed that the residue of the mushroom cultivation media has the potential of reducing sugar as a raw material which can then be fermented into bio-ethanol or other chemicals. Hydrolysis rate ranged from 1.43 to 21.29%. …”
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Agrowaste bioconversion and microbial fortification have prospects for soil health, crop productivity, and eco-enterprising by Dhananjaya P. Singh, Ratna Prabha, Shukla Renu, Pramod Kumar Sahu, Vivek Singh

“…Abstract Purpose Agricultural chemicals either used as nutrient inputs for soil fertility or pesticides are creating physicochemical and biological deterioration of the soils and disturbing the agro-ecosystems worldwide. …”
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Effect of Ethiopian kaolin treatment on the performance of adsorptive removal of methylene blue dye by Wondimhun Tedila Sibhat, Hailu Sheferaw Ayele, Minaleshewa Atlabachew, Kedir Seid Mohammed, Belete Asefa Aragaw, Bamlaku Abebaw, Dessie Tibebe Ayele

“…Ethiopian natural kaolin was processed mechanically, wet, chemically, and thermally to yield a variety of kaolin adsorbents in the forms of raw (RK), beneficiated (BK), acid-leached (ALK), and calcined (CK). …”
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Green Synthesize and Characterization of Copper Nanoparticles Using Iranian Propolis Extracts by Yasamin Seyyed Hajizadeh, Naser Harzandi, Ebrahim Babapour, Mohsen Yazdanian, Reza Ranjbar

“…Research on green methods for making metal oxide NPs is gaining momentum to safeguard the environment from the potential dangers associated with toxic chemicals. This study aimed to synthesize copper NPs (CuNPs) via propolis extraction, a novel application of nanoscience. …”
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High antimony resistance strain Enterobacter sp. Z1 mediates biomineralization of antimony trioxide by Zijie Zhou, Hongbo Yu, Gejiao Wang, Mingshun Li, Kaixiang Shi

“…Omics analysis revealed the upregulation of pyruvate metabolism and accumulation of DL-3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) in the presence of Sb(III).Using pyruvate as the sole carbon source in a chemically defined medium significantly enhanced Sb(III) biomineralization ratio from 20.8 % to 90.4 % compared with that using R2A medium. …”
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Haplotype tagging efficiency and tagSNP sets portability in worldwide populations in NAT2 gene by Audrey Sabbagh, Pierre Darlu, André Langaney, Estella S. Poloni

“…Genetic polymorphism in the NAT2 gene is responsible for pronounced interindividual differences in the acetylation activity of the N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) enzyme, which plays a crucial role in the metabolism of many clinically useful drugs and exogenous chemicals. Up to now, most association studies that have attempted to relate the acetylation phenotype in NAT2 to a variety of complex human disorders have led to contradictory results in different populations. …”
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Host selection is not a universal driver of phyllosphere community assembly among ecologically similar native New Zealand plant species by Anya S. Noble, Jaber Abbaszadeh, Charles K. Lee

“…The specificity of the mānuka phyllosphere microbiome suggests the presence of functionally significant bacteria that are under direct, possibly chemically mediated, selection by the host. Furthermore, we propose that phyllosphere microbiomes under strong host selection, such as that of mānuka, may act as a source of microorganisms for the phyllosphere microbiomes of neighbouring plants. …”
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Potency of Garlic Extract Against Koi Herpesvirus (KHV) in Common Carp by Sri Nuryati, D. Puspitaningtyas, D. Wahjuningrum

“… Prevention of koi herpesvirus (KHV) infection using chemicals or medicines was ineffective way.  In this study garlic extract was used to prevent KHV infection.  …”
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The pro-inflammatory cytokine Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α) in Diabetic Nephropathy by Alia KH Mahmoud, Muhammed Ahmed Abd El Moety, Amal Khalifa Ahmed, Samer A. El-Sawy

“…Furthermore, a variety of inflammatory chemicals, including pro-inflammatory cytokines like tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). …”
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Developmental inequity and the impact of pesticide exposure on gut and brain health in developing nations – a Brazilian perspective by Jessica Gama, Bianca Cruz Neves, Antonio Pereira

“…In developing nations, where pesticide regulation is often less stringent, the use of highly hazardous chemicals poses serious health risks. This paper addresses the developmental inequities linked to pesticide exposure, particularly in Brazil, focusing on its impact on the gut microbiome and neurodevelopment. …”
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Dose-dependent effects of hydroquinone on liver injury and lipid dysregulation based on SCD1/AMPK signaling pathway in C57BL/6 mice by Lijun Zou, Fen Lin, Jinying Wen, Jinyu Huang, Yue Tan, Hui Huang, Gonghua Hu

“…These findings suggest that lipid dysregulation may serve as an early indicator of HQ-induced liver injury, and that the SCD1/AMPK pathway may play a protective role against chemically induced hepatotoxicity. This study offers new insights into the toxicological effects of HQ on the liver and underscores the necessity for further exploration of the protective mechanisms of SCD1 and AMPK in mitigating HQ-induced hepatotoxicity.…”
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Use of Micronization and Complex Coacervation to Preserve Antioxidant Properties of Flavonoids by Rinat Fatkullin, Irina Kalinina, Natalya Naumenko, Ekaterina Naumenko

“…At the same time, taxifolin and rutin are chemically labile. They are prone to oxidative degradation and have poor water solubility. …”
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Revisiting Near-infrared Features of Kilonovae: The Importance of Gadolinium by Salma Rahmouni, Masaomi Tanaka, Nanae Domoto, Daiji Kato, Kenta Hotokezaka, Wako Aoki, Teruyuki Hirano, Takayuki Kotani, Masayuki Kuzuhara, Motohide Tamura

“…We also find absorption lines caused by Gd iii in the near-infrared spectrum of a chemically peculiar star HR 465, which supports their emergence in kilonova spectra. …”
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Hexane extract from Lindera communis roots: wound healing properties and membrane-disruptive activities against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Miaomiao Wang, Miaomiao Wang, Miaomiao Wang, Xian Hu, Xian Hu, Xian Hu, Liya Liu, Liya Liu, Liya Liu, Liya Liu, Yi Zhong, Yi Zhong, Yi Zhong, Wanlin Li, Wanlin Li, Wanlin Li, Qing Zhang, Qing Zhang, Qing Zhang, Congli Xu, Chunlin Long, Chunlin Long, Chunlin Long, Chunlin Long, Chunlin Long

“…To explore the antibacterial activities of L. communis plants, we investigated the chemicals, antibacterial activities and wound healing and of the n-hexane fraction of L. communis roots (LCH).MethodsOur study included detecting phytochemical constituents, determining minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for different extract fractions, analyzing growth curves, assessing membrane integrity, monitoring potential changes in the membrane using scanning electron microscopy, and evaluating wound healing in rat excisional wounds.ResultsBased on our findings, humulene-type sesquiterpenes, guaiane-type sesquiterpenes, and lauric acid were identified from the LCH, responsible for antibacterial and wound healing activities. …”
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Design of Highly Porous Materials Based on Chitosan/Pectin Interpolyelectrolyte Complex for Wound Healing Application by Aliaksandr Kraskouski, Maksim Mashkin, Viktoryia Kulikouskaya, Viktoryia Savich, Anastasiya Sidarenka, Sergei Pinchuk, Ruibin Li

“…To enhance the interaction between chitosan and pectin macromolecules, the latter are chemically functionalized with dialdehyde groups. The chitosan-/aldehyde-functionalized pectin (Chit/AF-Pect) polyelectrolyte complex sponges obtained are characterized using SEM, FTIR spectroscopy, and TGA. …”
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How do lifestyle and environmental factors influence the sperm epigenome? Effects on sperm fertilising ability, embryo development, and offspring health by Ayazhan Akhatova, Celine Jones, Kevin Coward, Marc Yeste

“…Paternal exposure to toxic endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) is also linked to the transgenerational transmission of increased predisposition to disease, infertility, testicular disorders, obesity, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in females through epigenetic changes during gametogenesis. …”
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The effects of postpartum routine intrauterin treatments on fertility in cows by Yunus Çetin, Örsan Güngör, İbrahim Taşal, Cevat Sipahi, Sait Şendağ, Mehmet Yıldız, Axel Wehrend

“…In addition, the use of high irritation chemicals in this period propably may cause damage to the healthy endometrial tissue, leading to a decrease in fertility rates.…”
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Effectiveness of post-harvest treatments for Manzanilla table olives and the suitability of Hojiblanca as a substitute for mechanical harvesting by Paz Shemesh, Arnon Dag, Nizar Abd Elhadi, Reza Ehsani, Louise Ferguson, Ayelet Fishman

“…Over three seasons, Manzanilla olives were treated immediately after harvest with a diluted NaOH solution or other chemicals, while bruising incidence and sensorial impact were assessed following Spanish-style fermentation. …”
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