Investigation of electrochromic performances of multicolor V2O5 devices fabricated at low processing temperature by Ming-Yue Tan, Gregory Soon How Thien, Kar-Ban Tan, H. C. Ananda Murthy, Kah-Yoong Chan

“…Abstract In recent decades, poorly insulated windows have increased the energy consumption of heating and cooling systems, thus contributing to excessive carbon dioxide emissions and other related pollution issues. From this perspective, the electrochromic (EC) windows could be a tangible solution as the indoor conditions are highly controllable by these smart devices even at a low applied voltage. …”
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Olfactory transport efficiency of the amorphous and crystalline manganese oxide nanoparticles by A. V. Romashchenko, D. V. Petrovskii, M. B.  Sharapova, Y. M. Moshkin, K. E. Kuper, K. N.  Morozova, E. V. Kiseleva, M. P. Moshkin

“…Data on the different intake of amorphous and crystalline nanoparticles from the nasal cavity to the brain, as well as the evidence for the key role of the mucosal layer in differentiating the penetrating power of these particles will be useful in developing approaches to assessing air pollution and optimizing the methods of inhalation therapy.…”
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Spatial Variability of Metals in Surface Water and Sediment in the Langat River and Geochemical Factors That Influence Their Water-Sediment Interactions by Wan Ying Lim, Ahmad Zaharin Aris, Mohamad Pauzi Zakaria

“…This paper determines the controlling factors that influence the metals’ behavior water-sediment interaction facies and distribution of elemental content (75As, 111Cd, 59Co, 52Cr, 60Ni, and 208Pb) in water and sediment samples in order to assess the metal pollution status in the Langat River. A total of 90 water and sediment samples were collected simultaneously in triplicate at 30 sampling stations. …”
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Evaluation of the performance of the communal Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Hegarmanah Village, Cianjur Regency by Khasanah Arinda Nur, Kasih Arwani Noer, Rahayu Lulu Sri, Sari Nita Kurnita

“…The domestic wastewater treatment system is a building made to treat household waste that can reduce pollution in biological and chemical waste so that the waste does not have a negative impact on the environment. …”
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Google Trends applications for COVID-19 pandemic: A bibliometric analysis by Hao Li, Ning Zhang, Xingxing Ma, Yuqing Wang, Feixiang Yang, Wanrong Wang, Yuxi Huang, Yinyin Xie, Yinan Du

“…The research hotspots related to COVID-19 in Google Trends encompassed “outbreak,” “epidemic,” “air pollution,” “internet,” “time series,” and “public interest.” …”
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The Investigation of Reducing PAHs Emission from Coal Pyrolysis by Gaseous Catalytic Cracking by Yulong Wang, Ruifang Zhao, Chun Zhang, Guanlong Li, Jing Zhang, Fan Li

“…The catalytic cracking method of PAHs for the pyrolysis gaseous products is proposed to control their pollution to the environment. In this study, the Py-GC-MS is used to investigate in situ the catalytic effect of CaO and Fe2O3 on the 16 PAHs from Pingshuo coal pyrolysis under different catalytic temperatures and catalyst particle sizes. …”
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In Vitro Control of Phytophthora infestans and Alternaria solani Using Crude Extracts and Essential Oils from Selected Plants by Lydia G. Mugao, Phyllis W. Muturi, Bernard M. Gichimu, Ezekiel K. Njoroge

“…Control of the two diseases is usually by use of synthetic fungicides which have a long residue effect and also contribute to environmental pollution. Innovative use of biocontrols may offer an eco-friendly and more sustainable solution. …”
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Green catalysts AuNPs/CQDs from turmeric starch: an effective solution in 4-Nitrophenol reduction by Thi Hoa Le, Ta Thi Ngoc Anh, Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, Le Thi Thanh Nhi, Quoc Hien Nguyen, Thai Hoa Tran

“…The synergy between the plasmonic effect of AuNPs and the catalytic properties of CQDs results in a high catalytic efficiency and a fast reaction time of 20 min, making this method simple, rapid, scalable, and highly effective for environmental pollution remediation.…”
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Industrial waste management using the rapid impact assessment matrix method for an industrial park by A.A. Shayesteh, O. Koohshekan, F. Khadivpour, M. Kian, R. Ghasemzadeh, M. Pazoki

“…Scenario 4 (incineration), with its severe air pollution, obtained a high negative score and was excluded from the options. …”
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Environmental Effects in Life Cycle Assessment of Machine-Vision-Driven Spall Repair Material Estimation for Sustainable Road Maintenance by Junhwi Cho, Shanelle Aira Rodrigazo, Hwang-Hee Kim, Su-Jin Lee, Chan Gi Park, Jaeheum Yeon

“…Resource usage improved through optimized processes, and air pollution decreased, with lower emissions of smog and particulates. …”
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Performance of U(Ⅵ) enrichment by tannic acid sodium and alginate composite microspheres by LIU Qing, HUANG Jianbin, LI Weifan, ZHAO Guodong, YANG Jingjing

“…With the rapid development of nuclear energy, the development of environmentally friendly bio-based adsorbents is of great significance for controlling radioactive nuclide pollution. A novel tannic acid and sodium alginate (TA/SA) composite microsphere was prepared using a mixed crosslinking method. …”
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Development and application of an efficient, accurate, and environmentally friendly liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry method for the determination of five Alternaria t... by Huiyuan Lang, Zengwang Guo, Yu Wu, Li Li, Hongmei Liu, Lianzhou Jiang, Songxue Wang, Jin Ye

“…The results showed that Tenuzonic acid had the highest detection rate (100%), followed by Tentoxin (95%), Alternariol (66.67%), and Alternariol monomethyl ether (53.33%). There is a certain pollution risk that needs to be taken seriously and monitoring should be strengthened.…”
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Using Pomegranate Peel and Date Pit Activated Carbon for the Removal of Cadmium and Lead Ions from Aqueous Solution by Wedad A. Al-Onazi, Mohamed H.H. Ali, Tahani Al-Garni

“…Some agricultural byproducts are useful for solving wastewater pollution problems. These byproducts are of low cost and are effective and ecofriendly. …”
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Enhanced Ciprofloxacin Ozonation Degradation by an Aqueous Zn-Cu-Ni Composite Silicate: Degradation Performance and Surface Mechanism by Yue Liu, Rong Guo, Jie Li, Yizhen Cheng, Congmin Wang, Weiqiang Wang, Huifan Zheng

“…This study provides valuable catalytic ozone technology for degradation of antibiotics in wastewater to reduce environmental pollution with potential practical applications.…”
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Effect of plasma assisted combustion on emissions of a premixed nitrous oxide fuel blend by Boj N. Villanueva, Po-Hung Lin, Yueh-Heng Li, Jaime P. Honra

“…This study sought to utilize Nanosecond Pulsed Dielectric Barrier Discharge plasma as an emission control mechanism as not only has it found success as a pollution control mechanism, but also as a combustion enhancement one. …”
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Short-Term Health Impact Assessment of Urban PM10 in Bejaia City (Algeria) by Fatima Benaissa, Cara Nichole Maesano, Rezak Alkama, Isabella Annesi-Maesano

“…We used Health Impact Assessment (HIA) to analyze the impact on a given population’s health outcomes in terms of all-causes mortality and respiratory and cardiovascular hospitalizations attributable to short-term exposure to particulate matter less than 10 μm diameter (PM10) in Bejaia city, for which health effects of air pollution have never been investigated. Two scenarios of PM10 reduction were considered: first, a scenario where the PM10 annual mean is decreased by 5 µg/m3, and then a scenario where this PM10 mean is decreased to 20 µg/m3 (World Health Organization annual air quality guideline (WHO-AQG)). …”
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Safe Treatment of Surface Coalfield Fires Above Shallow-Buried Goaf in Steeply Dipping Coal Seams by Pihong Zhang, Ruchang Chen, Guoqing Zhu, Dezhi Yang, Xin Li, Wei Jiang, Hao Liu, Zhiyi Zhang

“…Xinjiang is a region of China that suffers severe energy resource loss and air pollution resulting from long-term coalfield fires in near-surface inclined coal seams. …”
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EU climate countdown: economic risks, adaptation and smart policies by Ana-Elena Varadi, Oana-Ramona Lobont, Sorana Vatavu

“…Findings – The results suggest that the macroeconomic environment is indeed impacted by climate change mechanisms, particularly through industrial activity that leads to pollution and resource depletion. Furthermore, through the MIMIC model approach, the results display that environmental expenditures have also diminished the risks associated with climate change indicators, especially in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. …”
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Performance of reverse osmosis membrane as a bathroom wastewater filter by Permadi Adi, Dwi Jayanti Tamara, Reza Saputra Muhammad, Salsabila Hervia, Pink Audina Pink, Fitriyanto Edy

“…As the population in Indonesia increases, water pollution becomes increasingly uncontrolled. people who still think that direct disposal of greywater waste does not cause serious environmental problems. …”
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Aqueous extracts from indigenous plant in Burkina Faso with bio-herbicide properties to reduce Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth propagation by Tinkoudougou Cathérine Sawadogo/Ilboudo, Djibril Yonli, Soumaïla Sourabie, Patrice Zerbo, Hamidou Traoré, Joseph Issaka Boussim

“…Further experiments could lead to the formulation of bio-herbicides against the parasitic plant to improve cereal production while limiting environmental pollution.…”
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