Improving the binding affinity of plastic degrading cutinase with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyurethane (PU); an in-silico study by Deves Sabari V L, Gokulnath Rajmohan, Roshine S B, Srivaishnavi S, Kishore Nagasubramanian, Senthil Kumar G, Ponnusami Venkatachalam

“…Although enzymatic plastic breakdown is a sustainable method, drawbacks such as numerous plastic kinds of waste make the degradation challenging. Therefore, a multi-plastic degrading (MPD) enzyme becomes necessary. …”
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Thermal analysis of a main compression intercooling supercritical CO2 cycle cascaded with flash tank enhanced compression-absorption refrigeration cycle by Tausif Elahi Khan, Masruf Zaman, MMonjurul Ehsan, Yasin Khan

“…Two heat recovery systems utilize heat waste from the topping power cycle’s pre-cooler and inter-cooler to create cooling load, enhancing overall system performance. …”
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Reduced aggregation of the leghorn male hepatoma cell line in suspension by supplementing dextran sulfate in the media by Jung Soo Lim, Ji Soo Kim, Yugyeong Cheon, Tae Sub Park, Jong Kwang Hong

“…Additionally, DS supplementation reduced glucose consumption and waste production, indicating improved metabolic efficiency. …”
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Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Aloe vera from the Pica Oasis (Tarapacá, Chile) by UHPLC-Q/Orbitrap/MS/MS by Cristina Quispe, Michael Villalobos, Jorge Bórquez, Mario Simirgiotis

“…This is a new and innovative finding since the only part used in traditional medicine is the gel of Aloe, and the peel is generally considered waste and discarded.…”
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Eco-Friendly Hydrogels Loading Polyphenols-Composed Biomimetic Micelles for Topical Administration of Resveratrol and Rutin by Beatriz N. Guedes, Tatiana Andreani, M. Beatriz P. P. Oliveira, Faezeh Fathi, Eliana B. Souto

“…Olive pomace-based hydrogels were also produced to contain the same micelles as an alternative to respond to the needs of zero waste and circular economy. The thermograms showed no changes in the typical profiles of micelles when loaded into the hydrogels. …”
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A new kinetic model for biogas production from co-digestion by batch mode by D. Pham Van, M.G. Hoang, S.T. Pham Phu, T. Fujiwara

“…The biogas potential was in the range of 183-648 Nml/g-VS with the best carbon-to-nitrogen ratio of 16. Vegetable waste played a major role in producing the biogas yield while horse manure and sludge contributed to balancing nutrient of the digestion process. …”
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Advanced groundwater potential and contamination vulnerability assessment using integrated GIS-based AHP techniques: A case study from the Bizerte watershed, Tunisia by Cyrine Belhadj, Rihab Riahi, Abdelaziz Sebei, Sinda Sifi, Noamen Rebai

“…Vulnerability to contamination was assessed, showing that 20% of the area is at risk, primarily due to agricultural activities, industrial discharges, and inadequate waste management. The results highlighted the need for continuous monitoring and effective management strategies, underscoring the importance of a holistic approach in groundwater management to provide a robust decision-making framework.…”
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Mechanical and Thermal Properties of R-High Density Polyethylene Composites Reinforced with Wheat Straw Particleboard Dust and Basalt Fiber by Min Yu, Haiyan Mao, Runzhou Huang, Zhenghao Ge, Pujian Tian, Lixin Sun, Qinglin Wu, Kai Sun

“…The process provides a useful route to further recycling of agricultural wastes.…”
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Optimization of Polyphenol Extraction from Purple Corn Pericarp Using Glycerol/Lactic Acid-Based Deep Eutectic Solvent in Combination with Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction by Ravinder Kumar, Sherry Flint-Garcia, Miriam Nancy Salazar Vidal, Lakshmikantha Channaiah, Bongkosh Vardhanabhuti, Stephan Sommer, Caixia Wan, Pavel Somavat

“…Purple corn pericarp, a processing waste stream, is an extremely rich source of phytochemicals. …”
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Optimizing Non-Thermal Magnetic Field to Minimize Weight Loss and Tissue Degradation: Identifying Possible Enzyme Inhibition Mechanisms by Chao-Kai Chang, Prakoso Adi, Rizka Mulyani, Chun-Fu Lin, Ratna Sari Listyaningrum, Shella Permatasari Santoso, Mohsen Gavahian, Chang-Wei Hsieh

“…These findings suggest that MF treatments can effectively suppress the key enzymes responsible for tissue degradation, ultimately delaying weight loss and softening, preserving post-harvest quality, and contributing to sustainable food production and zero waste.…”
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High-pressure structural and electrical properties of pyrochlore: Enhanced octahedral distortions and electrical resistance of La2Sn2O7 by Shufan Jia, H. Saqib, Daniel Errandonea, Yuxin Hu, Bin Zeng, Xiangyu Chen, Alfonso Munoz, Silvana Radescu, Andres Mujica, Yongsheng Zhao, S. Rahman, Ning Dai

“…Pyrochlore La2Sn2O7 is an important material due to its potential applications in various fields, including solid oxide fuel cells and nuclear waste immobilization, owing to its structural stability and electronic properties. …”
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Metagenomic exploration and computational prediction of novel enzymes for polyethylene terephthalate degradation by Donya Afshar Jahanshahi, Mohammad Reza Rezaei Barzani, Mohammad Bahram, Shohreh Ariaeenejad, Kaveh Kavousi

“…As a global environmental challenge, plastic pollution raises serious ecological and health concerns owing to the excessive accumulation of plastic waste, which disrupts ecosystems, harms wildlife, and threatens human health. …”
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Analysis of heavy metal pollution of chromium (Cr) and nickel (Ni) in soil at Putri Cempo Landfill, Indonesia by Rachmawati Siti, Hawali Abdul Matin Hashfi, Khoiriyah Azzam Atikah, Meilana Arifiandita Dio, Darma Nurcahyo Furqon, Hamonangan Manullang Raymond, Susatio Raja

“…It is recommended to enhance public education, improve waste management, implement remediation techniques, and regularly monitor air and soil quality. …”
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Adsorption Performance of La(III) and Y(III) on Orange Peel: Impact of Experimental Variables, Isotherms, and Kinetics by Li Liu, Yunzhang Rao, Changshun Tian, Tao Huang, Jiacheng Lu, Meidao Zhang, Min Han

“…To alleviate the environmental problem associated with rare earth wastewater, this research applied waste orange peel (OP) for the adsorption of La(III) and Y(III) from aqueous solution. …”
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Assessment of the applied potential of sludge-derived hydrochar in terms of process parameters and product properties by Zhang, Chuang, Wang, Bingyu, Wang, Jixiang, Rong, Shaopeng,  Xie, Huifang, Qu, Hongxia, Feng, Yanfang

“…Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is beneficial for the disposal of high-moisture organic waste such as sludge. However, the relationship between HTC parameters and hydrochars has not been fully explored, and most studies have focused on single or dual parameters. …”
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Ex Situ Conservation, DNA Barcoding and Enzymatic Potential Evaluation of Macrofungi (Basidiomycota, Ascomycota) from Vietnam by Nadezhda V. Psurtseva, Anna A. Kiyashko, Svetlana V. Senik, Thi Ha Giang Pham

“…Of these, 53 strains showed high growth rate, 43—high cellulolytic activity, 73—high oxidative enzymes activity, and 27 showed high proteolytic activity, making them promising candidates for biotechnological and medical applications and opening new opportunities for sustainable biomass management, discovery of new enzymes and bioactive substances, development of new drugs and efficient plant waste treatment technologies. The results confirm the importance of the ex situ conservation of fungal diversity in tropical regions as a valuable source for scientific and commercial applications and suggest certain new active strains for biotechnological study.…”
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Human Activity as a Growing Threat to Marine Ecosystems: Plastic and Temperature Effects on the Sponge <i>Sarcotragus spinosulus</i> by Jessica Lombardo, Maria del Mar Ribas-Taberner, Maria Magdalena Quetglas-Llabrés, Samuel Pinya, Llorenç Gil, Silvia Tejada, Antoni Sureda, Montserrat Compa

“…Human activities increasingly threaten marine ecosystems through rising waste and temperatures. This study investigated the role of plastics as vectors for <i>Vibrio</i> bacteria and the effects of temperature on the marine sponge <i>Sarcotragus spinosulus</i>. …”
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Enzymatic Hydrolysis Systems Enhance the Efficiency and Biological Properties of Hydrolysates from Frozen Fish Processing Co-Products by Maria Sapatinha, Carolina Camacho, Antónia Juliana Pais-Costa, Ana Luísa Fernando, António Marques, Carla Pires

“…This study highlights the value of fish co-products as sources of functional peptides, contributing to waste reduction, and their potential applications in food, agriculture, and nutraceuticals.…”
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Multi-step pre-treatment of rice husk for fractionation of components including silica by Shinnosuke Ishida, Shinji Kudo, Shinji Kudo, Shusaku Asano, Shusaku Asano, Jun-ichiro Hayashi, Jun-ichiro Hayashi

“…However, its current application is largely limited, with most being incinerated as waste. This study introduces a novel multi-step pre-treatment process to fractionate these components efficiently, enabling their comprehensive valorization.MethodsThe process begins with hydrothermal treatment, selectively extracting hemicellulose while preserving the structural integrity of other components. …”
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Microbial biopesticides: A one health perspective on benefits and risks by Panqin Cai, George Dimopoulos

“…With increased demand and usage, microbial biopesticides can be expected to contribute further to additional SDGs such as SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production) through waste recycling for biopesticide production and remediation of polluted ecosystems, and by reducing vector-borne disease burdens such as malaria and dengue. …”
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