Themed collection Environmental Science special collection celebrating Xiamen University’s Centenary

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In situ remediation of subsurface contamination: opportunities and challenges for nanotechnology and advanced materials

Engineered nanomaterials alone or in combination with other technologies may improve in situ subsurface remediation of legacy and emerging contaminants.

Graphical abstract: In situ remediation of subsurface contamination: opportunities and challenges for nanotechnology and advanced materials
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Graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets with low ON1-doping content as efficient photocatalysts for organic pollutant degradation

ON1-Doped g-C3N4 nanosheets with low oxygen content showed a greatly enhanced photocatalytic performance for the degradation of organic pollutants.

Graphical abstract: Graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets with low ON1-doping content as efficient photocatalysts for organic pollutant degradation
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Insights into the adsorption mechanism and dynamic behavior of tetracycline antibiotics on reduced graphene oxide (RGO) and graphene oxide (GO) materials

Adsorption mechanism and dynamic behavior studies of TCs by the DFT method and MD simulations.

Graphical abstract: Insights into the adsorption mechanism and dynamic behavior of tetracycline antibiotics on reduced graphene oxide (RGO) and graphene oxide (GO) materials
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Role of organic components in regulating denitrification in the coastal water of Daya Bay, southern China

The impact of dissolved and particulate organic mater on coastal water denitrification is evaluated. Particulate organic matter and its composition play a dominant role in regulating denitrifying activity.

Graphical abstract: Role of organic components in regulating denitrification in the coastal water of Daya Bay, southern China
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Transcriptomic and microRNAomic profiling reveals molecular mechanisms to cope with silver nanoparticle exposure in the ciliate Euplotes vannus

A comprehensive insight into how a benthic ciliate copes with AgNPs by integrated analysis of transcriptomic, microRNAomic and biochemical approaches.

Graphical abstract: Transcriptomic and microRNAomic profiling reveals molecular mechanisms to cope with silver nanoparticle exposure in the ciliate Euplotes vannus
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Graphene oxide antagonizes the toxic response to arsenic via activation of protective autophagy and suppression of the arsenic-binding protein LEC-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans

The mechanism of GO-decreased As(III) toxicity.

Graphical abstract: Graphene oxide antagonizes the toxic response to arsenic via activation of protective autophagy and suppression of the arsenic-binding protein LEC-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans
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About this collection

Xiamen University (XMU) and its College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (CCCE) recently celebrated their 100th anniversary. To celebrate this significant milestone, we have collected together a selection of publications from the Environmental Science portfolio showcasing the outstanding work being done by our authors based at Xiamen. We hope that you enjoy reading the collection.

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