Uniform phosphazene containing porous organic polymer microspheres for highly efficient and selective silver recovery.

The efficient extraction of silver ions (Ag) from Ag-contaminated wastewater is crucial for resource recovery and environmental protection. However, the synthesis of adsorbents with high adsorption capacity and superior selectivity for Ag is a significant challenge. Herein, a series of phosphazene-based porous organic polymers (POPs) microspheres with exceptional selectivity and adsorption capacity for Ag were rationally designed using phosphazene and aromatic amines.

Streptomyces tabacisoli sp. nov, isolated from the rhizosphere soil of Nicotiana tabacum.

Strain HUAS MG91, a novel actinobacterium, was isolated from the rhizosphere soil of Nicotiana tabacum collected from Changde City, China. This strain could form short, rod-shaped spores with a smooth surface and Rectiflexibles spore chains on Gause's synthetic No.1 medium.

Response of photosynthetic capacity to ecological factors and its relationship with EGCG biosynthesis of tea plant (Camellia sinensis).

Background: Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) imparts unique health benefits and flavour to tea. Photosynthesis plays a crucial role in modulating secondary metabolite production in plants, and this study investigated its impact on the biosynthesis of EGCG in tea plants under different ecological conditions.

Results: Enhanced photosynthetic activity and the increased EGCG content, total esterified catechins (TEC), total catechins (TC) responded synchronously to changes in ecological factors.

Pure data correction enhancing remote sensing image classification with a lightweight ensemble model.

The classification of remote sensing images is inherently challenging due to the complexity, diversity, and sparsity of the data across different image samples. Existing advanced methods often require substantial modifications to model architectures to achieve optimal performance, resulting in complex frameworks that are difficult to adapt. To overcome these limitations, we propose a lightweight ensemble method, enhanced by pure data correction, called the Exceptionally Straightforward Ensemble.

OsLC1, a transaldolase, regulates cell patterning and leaf morphology through modulation of secondary metabolism.

Leaf morphogenesis is a crucial process in plants that governs essential physiological functions such as photosynthesis and transpiration. Despite significant advances in understanding leaf development, the mechanism of intricate cellular patterning remains elusive. We characterize the OsLC1 mutant, which displays a curly leaf phenotype alongside reductions in plant height and tiller number, which are indicative of multiple morphological abnormalities.

The complete chloroplast genome sequence of W. T. Wang 1982.

, a perennial plant in , is mainly found in Hunan, China, growing on stone cliffs. Its classification was traditionally based on morphology, lacking genetic data. This study sequenced its chloroplast genome (153,932 bp, GC 37.

Construction of a pathogenic microorganism detection method based on third-generation nanopore sequencing data.

Background: Pathogenic microorganisms can cause infections, allergies, diarrhoea, tumours, other diseases, and even death. Therefore, the detection of pathogenic microorganisms is important.

Methods: In this study, a bioinformatics pipeline was developed.

Combined effects of co-exposure to microcystin-LR and polystyrene microplastics on growth, brain pathology and thyroid hormone homeostasis in adult zebrafish.

The concurrent presence of algal blooms and microplastics pollution in natural water bodies poses a novel threat. However, the joint effects of microcystin-LR (MCLR) in combination with polystyrene microplastics (PSMPs) on the thyroid endocrine system of adult fish remains unclear. In our study, male zebrafish (Danio rerio) were exposed to environmentally relevant concentrations of MCLR alone (0, 0.

Construction and characterisation of mung bean protein isolate/carboxymethyl konjac glucomannan sodium hydrogels: Gel properties, structural properties, microstructure, sodium salt release, and 3D printing.

This study proposed a hydrogel system using mung bean protein isolate (MPI) and carboxymethyl konjac glucomannan (CKGM). The effects of CKGM addition on the gel properties, structural characteristics, and Na loading capacity of the MPI-CKGM system were investigated. FTIR and molecular docking techniques demonstrated that MPI and CKGM formed hydrogels via hydrogen bonding interactions.

Driving job satisfaction through inclusive knowledge management: a focus on learning and communication in diverse workplaces.

Background: This study examines the impact of knowledge management practices (KMP) on job satisfaction, focusing on the mediating roles of learning opportunities and communication quality. It aims to provide insights into how effectively KMP can enhance employee satisfaction in Pakistan's IT sector.

Method: The research utilizes cross-sectional data collected from 345 IT sector employees in Pakistan.

A Novel Hybrid Improved RIME Algorithm for Global Optimization Problems.

The RIME algorithm is a novel physical-based meta-heuristic algorithm with a strong ability to solve global optimization problems and address challenges in engineering applications. It implements exploration and exploitation behaviors by constructing a rime-ice growth process. However, RIME comes with a couple of disadvantages: a limited exploratory capability, slow convergence, and inherent asymmetry between exploration and exploitation.

Effects of Distiller's Grains Biochar and on the Remediation of Cd-Pb-Zn-Contaminated Soil and Growth of Sorghum-Sudangrass.

Soil contamination with heavy metals is a significant environmental issue that adversely affects plant growth and agricultural productivity. Biochar and microbial inoculants have emerged as a promising approach to solving this problem, and previous studies have focused more on the remediation effects of single types of materials on heavy metal soil pollution. This study examined the impact of both standalone and combined applications of distiller's grains biochar, thallus, and the bacterial supernatant on the availability of cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and zinc (Zn) in soil, its physicochemical features, and its enzyme activities; this study also examined the growth, physiological and biochemical characteristics, and heavy metal accumulation of Sorghum-sudangrass.

Parasitoids of Insect Pests Feeding on (Goodeniaceae) from Yongxing Island in South China Sea.

(Goodeniaceae) is an important evergreen coastal plant on islands in the South China Sea, which shows excellent tolerance for salty and drought conditions. Nevertheless, the growth of populations on these islands in the South China Sea has been threatened by a few serious insect pests. However, we know little about the biology of these pests.

Genome-Wide Microsatellites in : Development, Distribution, Characterization, and Polymorphism.

The yellowfin seabream () is an economically important commercial mariculture fish in China and Southeast Asia. Only a few simple sequence repeats (SSRs) of have been isolated and reported, which has hindered breeding progress. A total of 318,862 SSRs were isolated and characterized from the genome in this study.

Visible-light-induced radical cascade sulfonylation/cyclization towards indole-fused pyridine derivatives.

Indole-fused pyridines are an important motif in pharmaceuticals and functional molecules. A visible-light induced Ru(bpy)Cl·6HO catalyzed radical cascade sulfonylation/cyclization strategy for the synthesis of indole-fused pyridine derivatives was developed. Diverse indole-fused pyridines bearing different functional groups were obtained in moderate to good yields.

Electronic structure formed by YO-doping in lithium position assists improvement of charging-voltage for high-nickel cathodes.

High-capacity power battery can be attained through the elevation of the cut-off voltage for LiNiCoMnO high-nickel material. Nevertheless, unstable lattice oxygen would be released during the lithium deep extraction. To solve the above issues, the electronic structure is reconstructed by substituting Li ions with Y ions.

Dual-mode ultrasensitive detection of acute leukemia gene Pax-5a based on smart DNA programmed dendrimer.

Accurate and sensitive detection of Pax-5a gene is the basis of early diagnosis and prediction of acute leukemia. This research aims to develop a universal dual-mode sensing method enables ultrasensitive gene detection based on smart control of DNA amplification by nucleic acid beacons e to form programmed dendrimer. The Pax-5a target gene triggers the opening of smart gate hairpin probe (Hp), exposing the stem sequence as the primer to bind with padlock probe for rolling circle amplification (RCA).

Advances in research on the mechanism of tsRNA action in tumours.

tsRNA is a class of non-coding RNAs derived from mature or precursor tRNAs. In recent years, more and more studies have explored the correlation between tsRNAs and tumours. tsRNAs can affect the biological behaviours of tumour cells such as proliferation, apoptosis and metastasis by regulating gene expression, protein translation or post-transcriptional regulation.

Elevating sensory quality through a dual-acid preservation strategy in ready-to-eat crayfish (Procambarus clarkii).

This study presents a targeted dual-acid preservation strategy for ready-to-eat crayfish (Procambarus clarkii), integrating a blend of phytic and lactic acids to fortify key sensory attributes throughout the storage phase. The primary objective was to maintain the sensory attributes of the crayfish during a 30-day storage period under 40 °C. Our approach significantly bolstered color retention by suppressing Maillard reactions and lipid oxidation, thereby maintaining the product's visual allure.

Constructing an electrochemical sensor with screen-printed electrodes incorporating TiCT-PDA-AgNPs for lactate detection in sweat.

Sweat lactate levels are closely related to an individual's physiological state and serve as critical indicators for assessing exercise intensity, muscle fatigue, and certain pathological conditions. Screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) offer a promising avenue for the development of low-cost, high-performance wearable devices for electrochemical sweat analysis. The material composition of SPEs significantly impacts their detection sensitivity and stability.

High-density genetic map construction and QTL analysis of the first flower node in kenaf using RAD-seq.

Background: In kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) which is an important natural fiber crop, the first flower node is closely linked to fiber yield. However, the genetic mechanisms controlling the first flower node remain poorly understood.

Species groups of Crossodonthina Yosii (Collembola: Neanuridae), with the description of a new species and a new record for C. bidentata Luo & Chen.

A new two-eyed species of the genus Crossodonthina Yosii (Collembola: Neanuridae) is recorded and described from the Nanling National Forest Park, Ruyuan Yao Autonomous County, Guangdong Province, China. Crossodonthina quadridentata sp. nov.

An In Situ Polymerization Gel Polymer Electrolyte Based on Pentaerythritol Tetracrylate for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Problems occur frequently during the application of traditional liquid electrolyte batteries, such as fluid leakage and low energy density. As a product of liquid electrolyte transition to solid electrolyte, gel polymer electrolyte has its own advantages for achieving high conductivity and good thermal stability. In this study, pentaerythritol tetracrylate (PETEA) was used as the precursor to prepare polymer-based materials with the assistance of azobis(isobutyronitrile) (AIBN) as the initiator.

DFT Study on the Mechanism of As(III) Oxidation in the Presence of Fe(II) and O.

In natural aquatic environments, the fate of arsenic (As) is significantly influenced by redox processes involving iron (Fe) species. Understanding the mechanisms governing As transformation in the presence of Fe species is crucial for comprehending its environmental impact and advancing remediation strategies. In this work, the oxidation of As(III) in oxygenated Fe(II) solutions was investigated.