Themed collection RSC Environmental Science journals: Highlights from India

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Tutorial Review

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.

Graphical abstract: An insight into the role of carbon dots in the agriculture system: a review
Open Access Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Carbon farming: a circular framework to augment CO2 sinks and to combat climate change
Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Biofilters and bioretention systems: the role of biochar in the blue-green city concept for stormwater management
Open Access Critical Review

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.

Graphical abstract: Potential of microalgae and cyanobacteria to improve soil health and agricultural productivity: a critical view
Communication

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.

Graphical abstract: Detection of exposed phosgene in household bleach: development of a selective and cost-effective sensing tool
From the themed collection: Environmental exposure and impacts
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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.

Graphical abstract: ARKA: a framework of dimensionality reduction for machine-learning classification modeling, risk assessment, and data gap-filling of sparse environmental toxicity data
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Spatio-temporal changes in the pre-monsoon thunderstorm activities of northeast India over the past four decades
Paper

Oxidation pathways and kinetics of the 1,1,2,3-tetrafluoropropene (CF2[double bond, length as m-dash]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 CF2[double bond, length as m-dash]CF–CH2F in the troposphere, we have examined the oxidation reaction pathways and kinetics of CF2[double bond, length as m-dash]CF–CH2F initiated by Cl-atoms employing quantum chemical calculations.

Graphical abstract: Oxidation pathways and kinetics of the 1,1,2,3-tetrafluoropropene (CF2 [[double bond, length as m-dash]] CF–CH2F) reaction with Cl-atoms and subsequent aerial degradation of its product radicals in the presence of NO
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Temporal variability and regional influences of PM2.5 in the West African cities of Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) and Accra (Ghana)
Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Fe–carbon nanofiber-modified Mo-MOF for the controlled release and translocation of micronutrients in plants
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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.

Graphical abstract: Superhydrophobic nanosized metal–organic framework composites for the targeted removal of hydrophobic pharmaceuticals with outstanding bacterial anti-adhesion properties
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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.

Graphical abstract: Economically viable N-doped graphene aerogel for the photodegradation of structurally different dyes and a plant-model-based environmental assessment
From the themed collection: Advanced Materials
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Numerical one-dimensional investigations on a multi-cylinder spark ignition engine using hydrogen/ethanol, hydrogen/methanol and gasoline in dual fuel mode
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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.

Graphical abstract: 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
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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.

Graphical abstract: 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
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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.

Graphical abstract: Combined effects of P25 TiO2 nanoparticles and disposable face mask leachate on microalgae Scenedesmus obliquus: analysing the effects of heavy metals
From the themed collection: Environmental exposure and impacts
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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.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical inactivation of enteric viruses MS2, T4, and Phi6 using doped laser-induced graphene electrodes and filters
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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.

Graphical abstract: A magnetic nano-sorbent incorporating antimicrobial papain for the rapid and efficient removal of levofloxacin and Pb(ii) from aqueous systems
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Does the doping strategy of ferrite nanoparticles create a correlation between reactivity and toxicity?
From the themed collection: Recent Open Access Articles
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: A medical waste X-ray film based triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered devices, sensors, and smart buildings
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Trends in atmospheric pollution in the Third Pole: analyses of tropospheric NO2 for the period 2005–2020
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Aqueous-phase photochemical oxidation of water-soluble brown carbon aerosols arising from solid biomass fuel burning
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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.

Graphical abstract: Preparation and characterization of ZIF-8 and ZIF-67 engineered PVDF mixed-matrix membranes: stability enhancement in pervaporation study
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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.

Graphical abstract: Fabrication of a Sm2O3/In2S3 photocatalyst for boosting ciprofloxacin oxidation and the Cr(vi) reduction: process parameters and degradation mechanism
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Long-term changes in precipitable water vapour over India derived from satellite and reanalysis data for the past four decades (1980–2020)
Open Access Paper

Planetary ball milling induced piezocatalysis for dye degradation using BaTiO3 ceramics

Planetary ball milling assisted piezocatalysis for water cleaning application.

Graphical abstract: Planetary ball milling induced piezocatalysis for dye degradation using BaTiO3 ceramics
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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.

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