Development of financial performance of food retailers as an attribute behind the increase of food insecurity in selected Central and Eastern European Countries by Oksana Dubanych, Jan Vavřina, Josef Polák

“…This study concluded that the presence of unresolved market distortions can both lead to increased food insecurity and, paradoxically, contribute to increased food waste. AcknowledgmentThe authors are thankful to the Internal Grant Agency of Mendel University in Brno for financial support to carry out this research as the partial output of the project No. …”
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Biosorption of Lanthanides from Aqueous Solutions Using Pretreated Buccinum tenuissimum Shell Biomass by Yusuke Koto, Naoki Kano, Yudan Wang, Nobuo Sakamoto, Hiroshi Imaizumi

“…Consequently, the following matters have been mainly clarified. (1) The crystal structure of the shell biomass was transformed from aragonite (CaCO3) into calcite (CaCO3) phase by heat-treatment (480∘C, 6 hours); then mainly transformed into calcium oxide (CaO) by heat-treatment (950∘C, 6 hours), and calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) by heat-treatment (950∘C, 6 hours) and adding water. (2) The shell biomass showed excellent sorption capacity for lanthanides. (3) Adsorption isotherms using the shell biomass can be described by Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms satisfactorily for lanthanides except “heat-treatment (950∘C, 6 hours) sample”. (4) Shell biomass (usually treated as waste material) can be an efficient sorbent for lanthanides in future.…”
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Effect of Temperature on Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan Composite Using the <i>In-Situ</i> Method as a Heavy Metal Adsorbent by Novesar Jamarun, Tri Yupi Amirullah, Syukri Syukri, Arika Prasejati, Wulandari Wulandari, Sintia Caniago, Nabiila Ayyu Tricahyani

“…Removing hazardous non-organic waste containing heavy metals like copper and lead is crucial for environmental protection. …”
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Properties enhancement of asphalt mortar incorporating phosphogypsum based on surface activation by Wei Guo, Kaipeng Gu, Haiyang Xu, Yingsong Li, Wei Tian

“…These results underscore the potential of activated PG as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional limestone filler in asphalt mixtures, offering a promising solution for waste utilization and improved asphalt pavement performance.…”
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Development of a Circular Nutrient Solution Management System Using a Cost Function by Yeong-Hyeon Shin, Insu Kim, Myongkyoon Yang, Young-Kyun Jang, Ronaldo B. Saludes, Hak-Jin Kim, Woo-Jae Cho

“…The developed algorithms and system are expected to reduce costs by minimizing nutrient and water usage through the recycling of waste nutrient solutions. Furthermore, they are anticipated to improve crop productivity by maintaining an optimal ion composition and to contribute to sustainable agriculture through carbon emission reduction.…”
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Adsorptive removal of toxic heavy metal and dyes from wastewater by rice husk (lignocellulosic biomass) derived activated biochar: A fixed-bed column adsorption study by Md. Mahmudur Rahman, Mohd. Maniruzzaman, Nor ealam, Parvej Mahmud, Sumiya Khatun, Md. Kaowsar Hossain, Md. Ismail Hossain, Md. Hasanuzzaman, Md. Ashraful Alam, Md. Al-amin, Bijoy Chandra Ghos

“…Meanwhile, multifunctional biosorbent i.e functionallized rice husk biochar (FRHBC) was produced by EIPS technique from a beneficial source namely rice(Oriza sativa) waste shell. The experiments were conducted to optimize the effect of influential factors like concentration, flowrates, and bed height. …”
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Microplastics mediates the spread of antimicrobial resistance plasmids via modulating conjugal gene expression by Qiu E. Yang, Zhenyan Lin, Dehao Gan, Minchun Li, Xuedan Liu, Shungui Zhou, Timothy R. Walsh

“…These findings definitively link two global health emergencies − AMR and environmental degradation via MPs, and to tackle global AMR, we must also now consider plastic utilisation and waste management.…”
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Molecular structure influence of porous intrinsic polyimide nanofiber for high temperature flue gas filtration: Bisphenol AF, sulfone, ether bonds and hydroxyl groups by Xinming Wang, Yongqi Wang, Anning Sun, Yan Liu, Zhiyong Xiao, Ziyang Gao, Ke Ma, Zhizhi Hu, Wei Chen

“…Good atmospheric environment is the prerequisite for green development of technology. Industrial waste gas emission is one of the major causes of air pollution. …”
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High-integrity diffusion bonding of laser powder bed fused, forged, and rolled Ti–6Al–4V alloys by Seoyeon Jeon, Hyunjong Ha, Dong Jun Lee, Hyeonil Park, Yong Nam Kwon, Hyunjoo Choi, Hyokyung Sung

“…These findings suggest that diffusion bonding between LPBFed and conventional Ti–6Al–4V alloys can maintain mechanical integrity while reducing material waste, which presents a viable solution for aerospace component manufacturing.…”
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Blood culture bottle shortage mitigation efforts: analysis of impact on ordering and patient impact by Christopher D. Doern, Melissa Whitman, Michelle Doll, Suzanne Lavoie, David Friedel, Gonzalo Bearman, Jeffrey Kim, Heather Masters, Susan Roseff, Jim Willis, Roxanne Mercer, Aaron Hill, Ramana Feeser, Harinder Dhindsa, Frank Petruzella, Anne Jackson, Michael Vitto, Josh Plauny, Alexandra Bryson

“…Interventions included communication of blood culture guidance as well as an electronic health record order designed to guide providers and discourage wasteful ordering. Results: Post-implementation analyses showed that interventions reduced overall usage by 35.6% (P < .0001) and by greater than 40% in the Emergency Departments. …”
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A review on bioremediation by microbial immobilization-an effective alternative for wastewater treatment by Frank Abimbola Ogundolie, Olorunfemi Oyewole Babalola, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Christiana Eleojo Aruwa, Jacqueline Njikam Manjia, Taoheed Kolawole Muftaudeen

“…The origin of wastewater determines whether it is considered natural or industrial waste, and the source(s) singly or collectively contribute to increase water pollution. …”
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The assessment of chemical composition and biological activity of faba bean pods as a potential feed additive utilized in piglets nutrition by Inna Vlasova, Philip Krüsselmann, Yuliia Kostenko, Maciej Obrębski, Sebastian Granica, Wilfried Vahjen, Jürgen Zentek, Marcin Równicki, Jakub P. Piwowarski

“…Abstract The study addresses the utilization of food waste by-products from faba bean (Vicia faba L.) pods (FBP) as an alternative feed supplement to promote sustainable piglet growth by reducing antimicrobial use. …”
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Variation in soil enzyme activity with amendments of biochar and polyacrylamide in coal gangue soils by Qiuyun Fan, Na Li, Yuqing Geng, Ying Dong, ChaoYing Zhang

“…Abstract Coal gangue is a prevalent solid waste material, and its utilization presents an urgent challenge. …”
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Br-Li and stable isotopes to induce groundwater salinity in crystalline and detrital aquifers: Oriental Haouz Morocco by Mohmmed Elgettafi, Samia Rochdane, Abdenabi Elmandour, Juan M. Lorenzo, Mahjoub Himi, Albert Casas

“…NO32- does not only come from agricultural pollution but also from septic waste. Stable isotopes are segregated into two groups: Group1 coexists with high hydraulic parameters and is depleted of δ18O and δ2H; Group2 coexists with low hydraulic parameters, and is enriched with δ18O and δ2H. …”
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Cork and Compost as Mitigators of Soil Compaction from Trampling in Urban Green Areas: Effects on Plant Growth and Soil Functionality by Bianca Rompato, Lucia Mondanelli, Ermes Lo Piccolo, Claudia Cocozza, Giovanni Mastrolonardo, Laura Giagnoni, Gregorio Fantoni, Alessandro Bizzarri, Barbara Mariotti, Leonardo Verdi, Alberto Maltoni, Francesco Ferrini, Giacomo Certini

“…., chipped cork and municipal waste compost) on soil functionality and the physiology of <i>Quercus ilex</i> trees, following a soil compaction treatment. …”
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Mechanical and Freeze-Thaw Characterization of Lignin-BFS (GGBS)-Modified Silty Clays by Yidan Sun, Fujun Yu, Yu Yang, Chao Li, Songling Xue, Jiankun Huang

“…The research results can further improve the applicability of silty clay in roadbed engineering, protect the environment, and reduce the waste of resources.…”
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Partial rejuvenation of the spermatogonial stem cell niche after gender-affirming hormone therapy in trans women by Emily Delgouffe, Samuel Madureira Silva, Frédéric Chalmel, Wilfried Cools, Camille Raets, Kelly Tilleman, Guy T'Sjoen, Yoni Baert, Ellen Goossens

“…These findings are important to further understand how estrogens and testosterone suppression affect the testis environment, and in the case of orchidectomized testes as medical waste material, their potential use in research.…”
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Synthesis of Potato Starch-Acrylic-Acid Hydrogels by Gamma Radiation and Their Application in Dye Adsorption by Md. Murshed Bhuyan, Nirmal Chandra Dafader, Kazuhiro Hara, Hirotaka Okabe, Yoshiki Hidaka, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan, Nazia Rahman

“…The authors further investigated the availability of the starch/AAc hydrogel as an adsorbent recovering dye waste from the industrial effluents by adopting methylene blue as a model material; the hydrogels showed high dye-capturing coefficients which increase with the starch ratio. …”
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Feasibility and potential effect of a pilot blended digital behavior change intervention promoting sustainable diets over a year by Ujué Fresán, Miguel López-Moreno, Sergi Fàbregues, Paquito Bernard, Anna Boronat, Vera Araújo-Soares, Laura M. König, Joren Buekers, Guillaume Chevance

“…Participants also reported reducing food waste, choosing minimally packaged and in-season foods, and prioritizing fair-sourced food. …”
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Protein hydrolysates of niosome-encapsulated skipjack (Katsuwonus pelamis) viscera: Antioxidant, anticancer, and release properties by Shima Kaveh, Alireza Sadeghi Mahoonak, Vahid Erfani-Moghadam, Mohammad Ghorbani, Aliakbar Gholamhosseinpour, Mojtaba Raeisi

“…Approximately 50% of processed fish, particularly the viscera, which contains valuable compounds, is generated as waste with limited use. Recovering these bioactive compounds is a sustainable approach that can provide an excellent source of high-added value compounds, benefit the economy, and reduce environmental pollution. …”
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