Themed collection RSC Environmental Science journals: Highlights from India
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An insight into the role of carbon dots in the agriculture system: a review
CDs in sustainable agricultural production can significantly aid in meeting global food demand while maintaining environmental resilience.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 959-995
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EN00954D
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Carbon farming: a circular framework to augment CO2 sinks and to combat climate change
Addressing the climate crisis stands as one of the paramount challenges of this era.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2024,3, 522-542
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3VA00296A
Biofilters and bioretention systems: the role of biochar in the blue-green city concept for stormwater management
The main aim of the blue-green city concept is the reduction of the adverse impacts of stormwater by recreating the natural water cycle with the aid of green infrastructure in major metropolitan areas worldwide.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 3103-3119
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00054K
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Potential of microalgae and cyanobacteria to improve soil health and agricultural productivity: a critical view
Microalgae are a source of scientific curiosity and inspiration for their utilization as ‘inoculants’ in agriculture and the commercial production of high-value products.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 586-611
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00158F
Detection of exposed phosgene in household bleach: development of a selective and cost-effective sensing tool
Preparation of a novel, simple and cost-effective chemosensor (ANO) to detect lethal phosgene exposed from household bleach.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1144-1149
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00171G
ARKA: a framework of dimensionality reduction for machine-learning classification modeling, risk assessment, and data gap-filling of sparse environmental toxicity data
A scatter plot of the data points using the values of two ARKA descriptors can potentially identify activity cliffs, less confident data points, and less modelable data points.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 991-1007
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EM00173G
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Spatio-temporal changes in the pre-monsoon thunderstorm activities of northeast India over the past four decades
Thunderstorms inflict significant danger to both human and environment. Here, we present a thorough examination of recent changes in thunderstorm occurrences in the northeast and eastern regions of India.
Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2024,4, 557-570
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EA00133D
Oxidation pathways and kinetics of the 1,1,2,3-tetrafluoropropene (CF2
CF–CH2F) reaction with Cl-atoms and subsequent aerial degradation of its product radicals in the presence of NO
To give a comprehensive account of the environmental acceptability of CF2CF–CH2F in the troposphere, we have examined the oxidation reaction pathways and kinetics of CF2
CF–CH2F initiated by Cl-atoms employing quantum chemical calculations.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 734-750
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00545C
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Temporal variability and regional influences of PM2.5 in the West African cities of Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) and Accra (Ghana)
Study uses real-time monitors to analyze PM2.5 in Abidjan & Accra, revealing diurnal & seasonal patterns, highlighting city differences, & showing Saharan dust impact. Emphasizes RAMPs' efficacy & need for robust monitoring in West African cities.
Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2024,4, 468-487
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EA00012A
Fe–carbon nanofiber-modified Mo-MOF for the controlled release and translocation of micronutrients in plants
Fe-CNF/Mo-MOF releases Mo and Fe in soil upon degradation by resident rhizobacteria and translocates the micronutrients to plant roots, shoots, and leaves.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 1597-1611
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00833A
Superhydrophobic nanosized metal–organic framework composites for the targeted removal of hydrophobic pharmaceuticals with outstanding bacterial anti-adhesion properties
Superhydrophobic MOF coated reusable, inexpensive, handy sponge composites were utilized for selective, fast, and efficient capture of lethal hydrophobic drugs from environmental wastewater. The composites exhibited remarkable bacterial anti-adhesion.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 1233-1244
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00747B
Economically viable N-doped graphene aerogel for the photodegradation of structurally different dyes and a plant-model-based environmental assessment
Utilization of waste biomass derived photocatalyst to tackle the severe environmental pollution.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024,11, 969-982
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00752A
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Numerical one-dimensional investigations on a multi-cylinder spark ignition engine using hydrogen/ethanol, hydrogen/methanol and gasoline in dual fuel mode
This study enhances the application of alternative fuels—specifically hydrogen, methanol, and ethanol—in a multi-cylinder gasoline engine.
Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2024,4, 233-242
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EA00139C
Predictive binary mixture toxicity modeling of fluoroquinolones (FQs) and the projection of toxicity of hypothetical binary FQ mixtures: a combination of 2D-QSAR and machine-learning approaches
We have developed conventional and machine learning-based mixture QSAR models from the toxicity data of the binary mixtures of fluoroquinolones in E. coli.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2024,26, 105-118
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00445G
Read-across-based intelligent learning: development of a global q-RASAR model for the efficient quantitative predictions of skin sensitization potential of diverse organic chemicals
This computational work presents a novel similarity-based q-RASAR approach for the development of a global model that can quantitatively and efficiently identify the skin sensitization potential of hazardous chemicals.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1626-1644
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00322A
Combined effects of P25 TiO2 nanoparticles and disposable face mask leachate on microalgae Scenedesmus obliquus: analysing the effects of heavy metals
Disposable surgical face masks extensively used during the COVID-19 outbreak would release microplastics into the aquatic environment and that in combination with TiO2 nanoparticles may harm the aquatic biota.
Environ. Sci.: Processes Impacts, 2023,25, 1428-1437
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EM00120B
Electrochemical inactivation of enteric viruses MS2, T4, and Phi6 using doped laser-induced graphene electrodes and filters
Titanium suboxide-doped laser-induced graphene holds great potential to inactivate model enteric viruses MS2, T4, and Phi6. The mechanism of inactivation was recognized as the combination of electric field-induced effects and electrooxidation.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 2077-2089
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00124E
A magnetic nano-sorbent incorporating antimicrobial papain for the rapid and efficient removal of levofloxacin and Pb(II) from aqueous systems
In the contemporary century, bio-based magnetic nanomaterials have received tremendous interest as promising candidates in adsorption procedures owing to their magnetic nature, modifiability, approachability, bioactivity, and pH-responsive dynamics.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 2112-2127
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00259D
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Does the doping strategy of ferrite nanoparticles create a correlation between reactivity and toxicity?
The doping strategy of ferrite nanoparticles induced a correlation between their reactivity and toxicity. The evidence showed the induction of biological responses as a factor of their dissolution and suspension properties of ferrite nanoparticles.
Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2023,10, 1553-1569
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EN00076A
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A medical waste X-ray film based triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered devices, sensors, and smart buildings
Medical waste X-ray films are used to fabricate a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG). The high-power density of (1.39 W m−2) TENG demonstrated its potential applications in self-powered devices, sensors, and smart buildings.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 848-860
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3VA00018D
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Trends in atmospheric pollution in the Third Pole: analyses of tropospheric NO2 for the period 2005–2020
The Third Pole, i.e. the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) and Tien Shan mountains, has been closely monitored for the past few decades because of its deteriorating environmental conditions.
Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2023,3, 905-918
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EA00075J
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Aqueous-phase photochemical oxidation of water-soluble brown carbon aerosols arising from solid biomass fuel burning
The fate of BrC in aqueous systems such as clouds and fog droplets does not depend on solid biomass types.
Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2023,3, 816-829
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EA00151A
Preparation and characterization of ZIF-8 and ZIF-67 engineered PVDF mixed-matrix membranes: stability enhancement in pervaporation study
Mono-(ZIF-8 and ZIF-67) and bi-metallic (ZIF-8-67) MOFs are used as fillers for MMMs. The prepared MMMs enhance the separation performance. All the prepared MMMs show stable separation performance for 220 h of experiments.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1502-1517
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EW00027C
Fabrication of a Sm2O3/In2S3 photocatalyst for boosting ciprofloxacin oxidation and the Cr(VI) reduction: process parameters and degradation mechanism
The plausible photocatalytic mechanism drives the Sm2O3/In2S3 nanocomposite photocatalytic process.
Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2023,9, 1385-1402
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EW00894G
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Long-term changes in precipitable water vapour over India derived from satellite and reanalysis data for the past four decades (1980–2020)
PWV values are highest along the East Coast and lowest in the Western Himalaya. An increase in PWV is observed during the monsoon season, about 0.03–0.15 mm per year.
Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2023,3, 749-759
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EA00139J
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Planetary ball milling induced piezocatalysis for dye degradation using BaTiO3 ceramics
Planetary ball milling assisted piezocatalysis for water cleaning application.
Environ. Sci.: Adv., 2023,2, 462-472
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2VA00210H
About this collection
We are delighted to highlight some of the most impactful and significant work published in the RSC’s Environmental journals from researchers in India. These papers are already beginning to shape and influence the future direction of the field.