The correction of thermodynamic data published in Journal of Hazardous Materials 461 (2024) 132464.

The dissemination of scientific knowledge depends on the ability of the authors, reviewers and publishers to provide available information and data to readers and mistakes, if not discovered, it will affect the academic quality of the paper. Recently, Liu et al. published an important academic paper that investigated the adsorption behavior of thiram by four common types of microplastics (MPs) and its hazardous change after that adsorption.

Effects of spray drying on the content of crystal proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis and the protection by organic and inorganic auxiliaries.

Spray drying is an important industrial method for the preparation of B. thuringiensis powder from fermentation liquor. The effect of spray drying on the crystal proteins, however, has not been reported in the literature so far.

Discussion on the thermodynamic calculation and adsorption spontaneity re Ofudje et al. (2023).

Accurate calculations and precise results are very important for the dissemination of scientific knowledge, whereas the errors of calculation will diminish the academic value of the paper. This discussion focuses on the calculation of thermodynamics and the determination of the spontaneity of adsorption processes in the paper of Ofudje et al. (2023).

Biotransformation of Bioactive Metabolites in Cassiae Semen by Endogenous Enzymes and Probiotics.

The present study evaluated the potential of endogenous enzymes and probiotics in transforming bioactive metabolites to reduce the purgative effect and improve the functional activity of Cassiae Semen and verified and revealed the biotransformation effect of endogenous enzymes. Although probiotics, especially , exerted the transformation effect, the endogenous enzymes proved to be more effective in transforming the components of Cassiae Semen. After biotransformation by endogenous enzymes for 12 h, the levels of six anthraquinones in Cassiae Semen increased by at least 2.

Reproductive strategy response of the fungi Sarocladium and the evaluation for remediation under stress of heavy metal Cd(II).

Cadmium (Cd) is documented as one of the most lethal metals and poses a major threat to all life forms in the environment due to its toxic effects. Bioremediation of hazardous metals has received considerable and growing interest over the years. The functional fungi with tolerance to the heavy metal Cd were screened from the mining soil samples.

Prediction of the potentially suitable areas of in China based on future climate change using the optimized MaxEnt model.

Houtt. is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant with high medicinal and edible value. Wild resources have reduced dramatically in recent years.

Evaluation of nutritional value, bioactivity and mineral content of quinoa bran in China and its potential use in the food industry.

Quinoa bran is a by-product during quinoa processing, which is not well used due to its high content of antinutritional factors. The nutritional, antinutritional, antioxidative and mineral content were analyzed in quinoa bran from five producing areas (Hebei, Shanxi, Qinghai, Inner Mongolia and Gansu Province) in China. The results showed that the mean values of protein, starch, fat, fiber, reducing sugar, ash, moisture and energy in quinoa bran were 9.

Prediction of potential distribution areas and priority protected areas of based on Maxent model and Marxan model.

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Effects of Pb(II) and Zn(II) Contamination on Adsorption, Desorption and Degradation of Cry1Ac Toxin Identical to Bt Transgenic Poplar in Black Soil.

Bt transgenic white poplar has been commercially planted in China since 2002, and it showed obvious insect resistance in the field. However, the ecological risk of planting Bt transgenic poplar in a field contaminated with heavy metals has received little attention. The effects of Pb(II) and Zn(II) contamination on the adsorption, desorption and degradation of Bt toxin identical to Bt transgenic poplar in black soil were studied.

Discussion on the thermodynamic calculation by distribution constant in Journal of Contaminant Hydrology 243 (2021) 103906.

This comment discussed the calculation of thermodynamic parameters about the paper published in Journal of Contaminant Hydrology 243 (2021) 103906. Despite the paper's novelty and innovation, the distribution constant (K) with a dimension of L/mg is not the standard equilibrium constant (K), therefore, it cannot be used to calculate the thermodynamic parameters. By analyzing the incorrect results and providing the reasonable method for calculating the thermodynamic parameters，this comment is helpful to understand the calculation principle of thermodynamic parameters by the distribution constant and avoid the misuse of incorrect formulas.

Correction to the thermodynamic calculation using the Langmuir isotherm model by Saeed et al. (2022).

The thermodynamic parameters are usually used to analyze the spontaneity, thermal and random change of the adsorption process, therefore, it is important to obtain these parameters accurately. Recently, Saeed et al. (2022) published a high academic paper to reveal the adsorption properties and mechanism of dyes onto the chitosan composite of the iron metal-organic framework (CS/MOF-235).

Comments on the calculation of the standard equilibrium constant using the Langmuir model in Journal of Hazardous Materials 422 (2022) 126863.

The calculation of equilibrium constant from the Langmuir model is widely used in the literature. However, the dimensional problem of the equilibrium constant has often been ignored. For example, a recent publication on the strong properties of the new adsorbent for tetracycline.

Comment on the calculation of equilibrium constant and thermodynamic parameters by the distribution coefficient in Environmental Research 203 (2022) 111814.

This comment discussed the calculation of equilibrium constant and thermodynamic parameters in the paper of Kayalvizhi et al. (2022). This paper is of high academic value, however, there are some calculation and quotation errrors.

Functionally Graded Scaffolds with Programmable Pore Size Distribution Based on Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting.

Functional graded materials are gaining increasing attention in tissue engineering (TE) due to their superior mechanical properties and high biocompatibility. Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) has the capability to produce smooth surfaces and interconnectivity, which are very essential for bone scaffolds. To further enhance the versatility of TPMS, a parametric design method for functionally graded scaffold (FGS) with programmable pore size distribution is proposed in this study.

Global stability of COVID-19 model involving the quarantine strategy and media coverage effects.

In this paper, we build and analyze a mathematical model of COVID-19 transmission considering media coverage effects. Due to transmission characteristics of COVID-19, we can divided the population into five classes. The first class describes the susceptible individuals, the second class is exposed individuals, the third class is infected individuals, the fourth class is quarantine class and the last class is recovered individuals.

Design and Characterization of Sheet-Based Gyroid Porous Structures with Bioinspired Functional Gradients.

A new type of sheet porous structures with functionally gradients based on triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) is proposed for designing bone scaffolds. The graded structures were generated by constructing branched features with different number of sheets. The design of the structure was formulated mathematically and five types of porous structure with different structural features were used for investigation.

Comment on the thermodynamic calculation using the non-standard equilibrium constant re Jemutai-Kimosop et al. (2020) and Conde-Cid et al. (2019).

This comment discussed the calculation of thermodynamic parameters about the paper of Jemutai-Kimosop et al. (2020) and Conde-Cid et al. (2019).

Correction to the calculation of Polanyi potential from Dubinnin-Rudushkevich equation.

The Dubinin-Radushkevitch (D-R) adsorption isotherm model has been widely used to measure adsorption, and it can be used to value the mean free adsorption energy (E). In order to do this, the first step is to calculate the Polanyi adsorption potential (Ɛ). However, we find that the computational formula of Polanyi potential from the D-R equation has a dimensinal problem.

The prevalence of human T-cell leukemia virus in blood donors in China.

Background: China has not yet incorporated routine human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV)-1/2 blood donor screening, even though HTLV has been reported in the southeastern coastal region. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of HTLV in five major regions across of China.

Methods: From January 2016 to December 2017, blood samples were collected in 20 blood centers located in different regions of China.

Effects of toxin from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) on sorption of Pb (II) in red and black soils: equilibrium and kinetics aspects.

Bt crops have been widely commercialized for cultivation in the world, but as yet, the effects of Bt toxin on sorption of heavy metals in soils has not been reported. In this study, the effects of toxin from Bacillus thuringiensis on Pb (II) sorption by red (Ultisol) and black soil (Vertisol) were studied using the batch method. The results showed that Pb(II) sorption by both soil types decreased in the presence of Bt toxin from 0 to 10 mg/L, which was probably due to the sorptive sites competition and Pb-toxin complex formation.