WO Nanorod-Doped Hexagonal ZIF-67@ZIF-8 Metal-Organic Frameworks: A Z-Scheme Heterostructure for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline under Visible Light.

As healthcare systems continue to grow, the overuse of antibiotics poses a rising threat of water contamination. Designing a suitable catalyst remains a bottleneck for their efficient photocatalytic degradation. Herein, we constructed a Z-scheme heterojunction for antibiotic degradation under visible light irradiation.

Biogenic Growth of Magnetic Retrievable CaFeO Anchored on Rice Husk Biochar for Methylene Blue Degradation through Persulfate Activation.

The presence of dyes in wastewater has gained significant attention due to rapid industrialization. Methylene blue (MB) is a widely used cationic dye in the textile industry, but it poses several issues due to its toxicity and persistence in the environment. Herein, the CaFeO/biochar (CFO/BC) nanocomposite by the coprecipitation method for persulfate activation have been successfully fabricated.

Circulating urobilinogen augments inflammation and corticosteroid non-response in severe alcohol-induced hepatitis.

Severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (SAH) is a life-threatening condition with high mortality rates and poor response to prednisolone therapy. Identifying reliable early predictors of therapy response and survival is critical. Plasma metabolomics was conducted on 70 SAH patients (50 responders and 20 non-responders) to identify biomarkers for non-response and early mortality.

Electrochemically reactive nanobubbles (ERNBs): An innovative solution for advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) in pollutant degradation and CO utilization.

Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) play a crucial role in degrading persistent pollutants, disinfecting water, and treating industrial effluents. However, their widespread application faces challenges such as high energy consumption, low mass transfer, reliance on chemical reagents, lack of reaction sites, and the formation of toxic byproducts. Nanobubble (NB) technology offers an innovative solution by offering a high gas-liquid interface, enhanced mass transfer, and improved radical generation.

Recent advancements in the synthesis of anion exchange membranes and their potential applications in wastewater treatment.

Water treatment procedures are increasingly utilized for resource recovery and wastewater disinfection, addressing the current challenges of clean water depletion and wastewater management. Various pollutants, including dyes, acids, pharmaceuticals, and toxic heavy metals have been released into the environment through industrial, domestic, and agricultural activities, posing serious environmental and public health risks. Addressing these issues requires the development of more effective waste treatment processes.

Agro-industrial residue torrefaction to bio-coal: Its physico-chemical characterization and potential applications in energy and environmental protection.

Leveraging biofuel derived from biomass stands as a pivotal strategy in reducing CO emissions and mitigating the greenhouse effect. Biomass serves as a clean, renewable energy source, offering inherent benefits. However, despite its advantages, biomass encounters obstacles hindering its widespread industrial applications, including its relatively low calorific value, limited grindability, high water content, and susceptibility to corrosion.

Decoding the connection between lncRNA and obesity: Perspective from humans and .

Background: Obesity is a burgeoning global health problem with an escalating prevalence and severe implications for public health. New evidence indicates that long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) may play a pivotal role in regulating adipose tissue function and energy homeostasis across various species. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying obesity remain elusive.

Synergistic impact of and sp. ISTPL4 on the mitigation of arsenic stress in rice.

Arsenic (As) is a highly toxic metal that interferes with plant growth and disrupts various biochemical and molecular processes in plants. In this study, the harmful effects of As on rice were mitigated using combined inoculation of a root endophyte and an actinobacterium sp. ISTPL4.

Electrochemically reactive colloidal nanobubbles by water splitting.

Hypothesis: The existing literature reports have conflicting views on reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation by bulk nanobubbles. Consequently, we propose the hypothesis that (i) ROS may be generated during the process of nanobubble generation through water splitting, and (ii) bulk nanobubbles possess electrochemical reactivity, which could potentially lead to continuous ROS generation even after the cessation of nanobubble production.

Experiments: A comprehensive set of experiments was conducted to generate nanobubbles in pure water using the water-splitting method.

A smart and sustainable pathway for abatement of single and binary mixtures of dyes through magnetically retrievable CaFeO anchored on Biochar matrix.

In this work, the author developed CaFeO/biochar (CFB) via a green method through a facile co-precipitation procedure involving egg shells as calcium precursor and investigating its performance in single as well as binary solution of methylene blue (MB) and rhodamine B (RhB). The CFB nanocomposite was characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, Raman, FTIR, BET, and VSM. ESR studies show the presence of hydroxyl (·OH) and superoxide (O·¯) radicals, which are primary radical species for pollutant degradation.

Advances in biomass derived low-cost carbon catalyst for biodiesel production: preparation methods, reaction conditions, and mechanisms.

Biodiesel is a less hazardous, environmentally friendly biofuel that has been extensively investigated in modern years to ensure that we lessen our dependency on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change. While fossil fuel substitutes like biodiesel may help transition to a less polluted world, industrial-scale manufacturing still relies highly on chemical catalysis. However, heterogeneous solid catalysts result in less activity for biodiesel production due to their deactivation effects, porosity, surface area, material stability, and lower reactivity under moderate conditions.

Interaction studies of and sp. ISTPL4 and their synergistic role in growth promotion in rice.

Rapid urbanization and globalization demand increasing agricultural productivity. Soil nutrient supply capacity is continuously decreasing due to soil erosion, degradation, salt deposition, undesired element, metal deposition, water scarcity, and an uneven nutrient delivery system. Rice cultivation requires a large amount of water which is becoming detrimental due to these activities.

Microwave-assisted biodiesel production using -SOH functionalized heterogeneous catalyst derived from a lignin-rich biomass.

The synthesis of biodiesel from renewable resources has immense potential as a sustainable and cost-effective energy alternative. In this work, a reusable -SOH functionalized heterogeneous catalyst that has a total acid density of 2.06 mmol/g was prepared from walnut (Juglans regia) shell powder by low-temperature hydrothermal carbonization (WNS-SOH).

Etiology of new-onset seizures in adult patients of different age groups presenting to the emergency department in North India and their outcomes.

Introduction: Seizures are one of the most common neurological emergencies encountered in both urban and rural India. There is only limited research work on the etiology of new-onset seizures in adult patients of different age groups presenting to the emergency department, especially from the Indian sub-continent. A new-onset seizure can be the first presentation of stroke, or it may be a symptom of brain infections, metabolic abnormality, brain tumor, systemic disease, or an early phase of epilepsy, which needs scrutiny and appropriate management.

Microwave-assisted synthesis of biodiesel by a green carbon-based heterogeneous catalyst derived from areca nut husk by one-pot hydrothermal carbonization.

In this study, we have synthesized a solid acid catalyst by areca nut husk using low temperature hydrothermal carbonization method. The fabricated catalyst has enhanced sulfonic actives sites (3.12%) and high acid density (1.

High-Quality Genome Resource of (UV2_4G), Causal Agent of an Emerging False Smut Disease in Rice.

is the fungal pathogen causing an emerging false smut disease that affects crop yield as well as deteriorates quality of the grains by producing mycotoxins. A high quality genome of isolate UV2_4G was sequenced using Nanopore and Illumina HiSeq 2,000 sequencing platforms. The total assembled genome of Indian isolate UV2_4G was 35.

Peel-Derived Catalyst for Sustainable Production of Biodiesel.

To produce biodiesel from oleic acid (OA), the effectiveness of sweet lemon () waste peels as an acidic catalyst in an esterification process is examined in the current work. A biowaste-derived sulfonated carbon-based catalyst is fabricated without high temperatures via a simple one-pot process. Several techniques are used to investigate the chemical components and morphology of the catalyst, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), and N adsorption-desorption.

New generation advanced nanomaterials for photocatalytic abatement of phenolic compounds.

Nowadays, organic pollutants create severe problems worldwide. Phenolic compounds are the harmful pollutants that are developed from industrial effluents, thus causing several environmental problems. Low-cost materials show good potential capabilities for removal of phenolic compounds but are not so effective, so modification is required.

Anxiety level among government employees admitted to dedicated COVID-19 hospital.

Introduction: Patients of COVID-19 patients while in a hospital may have stigma, fear, and guilt among them. However, the data on anxiety among the admitted COVID-19 patients are lacking in India and elsewhere. Hence, the study was conducted among the admitted patient of COVID-19 to describe their anxiety status.

Hyperoxidized Albumin Modulates Platelets and Promotes Inflammation Through CD36 Receptor in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis.

Hyperoxidized albumin promotes inflammation and modulates several immune cells in severe alcoholic hepatitis (SAH). Platelets mediate inflammation by interacting with immune cells, endothelium, and other cells. The role of hyperoxidized albumin in platelet activation and alteration of platelet phenotype/functions is not known.

Dysregulated Lipid Transport Proteins Correlate With Pathogenesis and Outcome in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis.

Severe alcoholic hepatitis (SAH) has high mortality. Dysregulated lipid transport and metabolism in liver/macrophages contributes to disease pathophysiology. Paraoxonase/arylesterase 1 (PON1), a liver-specific enzyme, inhibits oxidation of phospholipids and prevents lipid-mediated oxidative damage.

Pregnancy-induced Low Back Pain in Indian Women: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Correlation with Serum Calcium Levels.

Background: Pregnancy-induced low back pain (LBP) is a common problem during the pregnancy which usually begins between the 20 and the 28 weeks of gestation, and the exact duration varies.

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of LBP including pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and its various aspects such as nature, intensity, character, radiation, circadian pattern, and its correlation with serum calcium levels.

Setting And Design: This was a cross-sectional survey conducted in a tertiary care hospital in the capital of Delhi.

Iron-Overload triggers ADAM-17 mediated inflammation in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis.

Severe alcoholic hepatitis (SAH) is associated with iron accumulation in hepatocytes/macrophages. This possibly correlates with inflammation and stress but the exact mechanism still remains obscure. To understand the role of iron and the mechanisms of systemic iron-overload, a transcriptomic study of liver and Peripheral Blood -Mononuclear-Cells (PBMCs) was undertaken in SAH patients, with and without hepatic iron-overload.