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The precisely coupling of metal nanoparticles with support domain are crucial to enhance the catalytic activity and stability of supported metal nanoparticle catalysts (MNPs). Here we selectively anchor Pd nanoparticles to the sp2 domain in graphene-based aerogel constructed with base-washed graphene oxide (BGO) by removing oxidative debris (OD). The effects of OD on the size and chemical composition of Pd nanoparticles in aerogels are initially unveiled. The removal of OD nanoparticles prompt selective coupling of Pd nanoparticles to the exposed sp2-hybridized domain on BGO nanosheets, and then prevent it from agglomeration. As a result, the Pd nanoparticle size of self-assembled Pd/BGA is 4.67 times smaller than that of traditional Pd/graphene oxide aerogel (Pd/GA). The optimal catalytic activity of Pd/BGA for the model catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol is 15 times higher than that of Pd/GA. Pd/BGA could maintain its superior catalytic activity and achieves 98.72% conversion in the fifth cycle. The superior catalytic performance could be ascribed to the small Pd nanoparticles and high percentage of Pd(0) in Pd/BGA, and the enhanced electronic conductivity of Pd/BGA. These integrated merits of Pd/BGA as heterogeneous catalysts are attributed to selectively anchor Pd nanoparticles on sp2-hybridized domain of graphene-based aerogel, and strongly coupled interaction of MNPs with support. The structure-regulated BGO nanosheets could serve as versatile building blocks for fabricating MNPs/graphene aerogels with superior performance for catalytic transformation of water pollutants.Uranium (U) is a radioactive and highly toxic metal. Its excessive concentrations in the aqueous environments may result in severe and irreversible damage. To fight this hazard, a raw biochar was prepared from Citrullus lanatus L. seeds, then characterized and compared with a MnFe2O4 modified biochar, both tested for U(VI) adsorption from wastewater, which was assayed for the first time in this study. The characterization of the adsorbent materials was performed by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) with elemental mapping, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. The effects of solution pH, concentration of sorbate and sorbents, temperature, time and ionic strength were assessed as regards their influence on U(VI) adsorption. The experimental adsorption data showed good fit to a pseudo-second-order kinetic model (reaching a value of qe = 15.12 mg g-1, R2 = 0.96 at equilibrium), and to the Langmuir isotherm (achieving a maximum score of qmax = 27.61 mg g-1, R2 = 0.96). The maximum adsorption capacity was found at 318 K. selleck compound The results of the study indicate that the binding of negatively charged functional groups (carbonyls, hydroxyls, and some carboxylic groups) with MnFe2O4 significantly enhanced U(VI) adsorption. In view of the overall results, it can be concluded that the MnFe2O4 modification of the Citrullus lanatus L. seeds biochar could give an efficient alternative adsorbent for U(VI) removal in a variety of environmental conditions, simultaneously promoting resource utilization and good sustainable management of the materials studied, aiding to protect the environment and human health.A problematic issue in agriculture is the high quantity of ammonia being released resulting in a partial loss of the nitrogen which is contained in urea fertilizers. Alignment with European Union legislation on the regulation of ammonia emission from mineral fertilizers after 2030, urea fertilizers with reduced ammonia emissions by at least 30% will be allowed to remain in use. Currently, laboratory and field tests are carried out to assess the effectiveness of inhibiting nitrogen losses from urea fertilizers. Both urease and nitrification inhibitors are tested. The best results were noticed for the urease inhibitor - NBPT (N-(n-Butyl) thiophosphoric triamide) that can reduce ammonia emissions from urea fertilizers by 30-70% in both laboratory and field tests. The addition of NBPT to the UAN (urea ammonium nitrate solution) fertilizer allowed for the reduction of ammonia emission by 50%. Combining nitrification inhibitors with urease inhibitors may lead to an increase in ammonia emission because they prolong the retention time of ammonium ions in soil, which are the precursors in the process of ammonia emission. In order to meet the imposed requirements under field conditions, in addition factors such as dose and date of application, method of application, type of soil cultivation, its type and pH and atmospheric conditions should be considered. This review gives an overview of the factors influencing the efficiency of nitrogen use from urea-based fertilizers, taking into account the effectiveness of modified fertilizers (with urease and nitrification inhibitors) in reduction of ammonia emissions.

Suicide is a major public health problem, with some environmental risk factors.

This meta-analysis study explored the association between short-term exposure to air pollution and suicide mortality, with an emphasis on different lag times.

A systematic search was used to find relevant studies in databases including Scopus, Web of Knowledge, Pubmed, and Embase published up to 19 May 2020. The inclusion criteria included case-crossover or time-series studies assessing the association of criteria air pollutants with suicide mortality at different Lag Days of 0-7 (LD0 to LD7) and Cumulative Lags of 1-7days (CL1 to CL7). Odds ratios (OR) were calculated with 95% confidence intervals (CI).

Of 1436 retrieved articles, 11 were eligible for data extraction, representing data on 283,550 suicides published between 2010 and 2019. The odds of suicide death increase with each 10μg/m

increase in the mean concentrations of NO

at CL1 (1.013 1.006-1.021), CL2 (1.028 1.003-1.053), CL3 (1.035 1.001-1.070), and LD2 (1.011 1.001-1.022), SO

at CL1 (1.024 1.014-1.034), CL2 (1.030 1.012-1.048), CL3 (1.029 1.009-1.049), and CL4 (1.027 1.005-1.049), O

at CL6 (1.008 1.000-1.016), PM

at CL1 (1.004 1.000-1.008), and PM

at CL1 (1.017 1.003-1.031). Besides, the odds of suicide death increases with each 0.5mg/m

increase in the mean concentration of CO at LD6 (1.005 1.000-1.011). However, it decreased with increased O

exposure at LD3 (0.997 0.994-1.000).

The study supports a positive association between air pollution and suicide mortality. No immediate risk was elucidated but the possible effects seem to be exerted cumulatively.

The study supports a positive association between air pollution and suicide mortality. No immediate risk was elucidated but the possible effects seem to be exerted cumulatively.