The discovery of antibiotics, which was once regarded as a timely medical intervention now leaves a bitter aftertaste: antimicrobial resistance (AMR), due to the unregulated use of these compounds and the poor management ...

This manuscript reports the investigation of the polymorphic behaviour of fipronil using a systematic comparison of the thermochemical and structural properties of different crystal forms obtained in this study as well as ...

Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are popular functional fillers increasingly used in composite materials. They can be designed via metal and anion selection as well as the specific processing method to prepare structures ...

Sustainable development and energy security, highlighted by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), necessitate the use of renewable and sustainable energy sources. However, upon careful evaluation of ...

In response to the novel coronavirus referred to as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – a virus that causes COVID-19 disease has led to wide use of sanitizers and disinfectants. This, in turn, ...

Against the backdrop of escalating infrastructure budgets worldwide, a notable portion—up to 45%—is allocated to maintenance endeavors rather than innovative infrastructure development. A substantial fraction of this ...

Waste management is a crucial priority issue for all countries in this environmentally conscious era. Proper waste management of disposable diapers is one of the issues at the forefront. The unprecedented growth of the ...

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Selenite (SeO3 2-) is a toxic selenium oxyanion which readily bio-accumulates in the food chain. Enterococcus species were found to reduce SeO3 2- to elemental selenium (Se0) more rapidly (in 1 h) as compared to ...

Palladium is a rare platinum group metal concentrated in the Earth's core and mantle; because of its scarcity, its waste recovery and reuse options are economically appealing. Traditional strategies for extracting PGMs ...