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Macroporous chitosan/alginate hydrogels crosslinked with genipin accumulate and retain glioblastoma cancer cells

RSC Adv., 2024, 14,35286-35304
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA06197G, Paper
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Lauriane Parès, Sahar Naasri, Lisa Delattre, Hélène Therriault, Benoît Liberelle, Gregory De Crescenzo, Marc-Antoine Lauzon, Nathalie Faucheux, Benoit Paquette, Nick Virgilio
This work demonstrates how macroporous hydrogels can be prepared with porous polylactide molds, and homogeneous solutions of sodium alginate and chitosan crosslinked with genipin, in order to accumulate glioblastoma cancer cells.
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After raping and murdering doctor, accused went to sleep, washed his clothes: Kolkata Police

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee vowed to seek death penalty for the perpetrator in the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case




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Opposition slams Nitish Government over murder, alleged gang rape of Dalit minor in Bihar

While RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said the morale of “state-protected criminals and rapists” has increased under the “patronage” of Nitish Kumar, the Congress demanded a speedy probe




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Tension in U.P.’s Muzaffarnagar after Muslim man buys house in Hindu-majority neighbourhood

Right-wing outfits allegedly warning that under no circumstances will Muslim families be allowed to settle in the predominantly Hindu locality




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MSL Meeting - 12/11/2007

1. Announcements
-The MSL holiday party is this Friday at 6pm
-Pat has bought popcorn for the custodial staff. See her to contribute $$

2. MSL Services
-The electronic version of Science shows up very far down in the hit list in the catalog because it is titled "Science Magazine" not "Science". Paula sent a request to have this changed. Tara will follow up to make sure there is resolution to this problem.
-Chrissy is going to the communications committee meeting this afternoon. Email her any items you would like her to bring up.
-Tara reported that the 2nd floor will be getting the old carpet back; the 5th floor will be recarpeted sometime during Spring semester with new carpet.
-Carrie asked if there would be a new reference desk schedule for Spring. Are we single staffing? We took a vote and over half the staff wanted to change their current base schedule so we will need to redo the schedule for Spring.
-Laurie asked everyone to weed out documents from their serve folder because systems is switching to new servers.
-Everyone should bring in their stuffed animals for the annual holiday display case.
-Beth reported there are 40 titles that need decisions (withdraw/keep) to determine if they should be barcoded. She will be sending the information around to selectors.
-Val is going on three IFAS center trips this Spring. She will be helping two center libraries revamp their libraries. One is undergoing a reclass project and the other is looking to change how they use the library space.
-Carrie asked if we wanted extra Princeton files from the Education library. She will ask Alex to bring one over so Christine can evaluate.
-Sara announced the Annunciator is working again. The staff voted to change the layout to full screen with a crawl.

3. Library Newsletter
-Joe B. is on the newsletter committee. Submit any ideas for Science stories to him. Two ideas submitted in the meeting were "Laptops @ MSL" and a "New Librarian" story.

4. Committee reports
-Val reported on the Web 2.0 group. They broke into several groups to explore various technologies and have now submitted a report.
-Facebook group: Will create a UF Libraries account
-Internal blogs: Tom M. is creating a template; the rest of the group is creating policies
-E-learning: This group hasn't gotten very far with it's charge to "Integrate library resources into WebCT & Moodle".
-Library games: The Bioactive game has finished testing and team members will begin incorporating results from the beta testing into the game; The guitar hero day was a sucess and the library will continue to explore similar events.
-Project management: Denise's committee will test Basecamp as a project management tool.
-Toolbar group: They created a library toolbar. No one was aware of how it will be incorporated into the library.
-Vivo: The student assistant is fantastic and has already inputted the 28 test departments. Next she will begin inputting publications.

5. Computer services
-Laptop 101: Everyone played with the laptops; we reviewed the patron policies; if you see patron having problems using the laptops send them to Chrissy, Laurie & Michael. Chrissy is creating a troubleshooting guide for staff.

6. Cataloging
-Steve F. is retiring and his party is this afternoon.




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MSL Meeting Minutes - 1/15/08

Reference Desk:

Amy announced the new Outlook calendar for the reference desk. Currently she and Pat can edit the calendars so they will be writing trades in the calendar. Remember to write all vacations/known days off in the print calendar so Pat/Amy can find a trade. You can find your own trade, email Pat/Amy 1-2 weeks in advance so they can get it on the calendar and don't look for a trade. If you are sick, just call in like normal and Pat will find a replacement. If you trade a day ahead or so (after the schedule has been printed) just mark it on the printed schedule at the reference desk.


Someone asked if the long distance number has been moved. No one knew. I just called it and Amy answered so it still comes to the MSL Ref Desk.


Display Case

The display case is open until October. If you have an idea for a display, contact Val to schedule.


MSL Outlook lists

Tara brought up that the lists in Outlook for MSL all start with different designations. There is: MSL, Marston & Science. We voted and most people preferred MSL. Tara will try to combine lists and change them all to begin with MSL.


Computers

Laptops will begin circulating Thursday. Feel free to direct people waiting for computers to the circ desk.


Printing problems: We are having problems printing big files. If this happens, power the printer off, count to 10 and turn it back on. This will reset the printer and the print job will be lost. You can then print the "bad" files using the reference desk printer.


Tara asked about the scanners we were supposed to get. We don't know where in the process they are.. Denise/Laurie will ask Michael and report back.


Selectors

We all agreed Vernon did a nice job with the answers to Michelle's strategic planning questions. Thanks Vernon!


Denise gave a nice synopsis of the OCLC Talk she went to. It was about their latest report on users.


Vernon reminded everyone that the Brittle Books review period would begin soon.


Tara explained what everyone needs to do for the Elsevier Title Swap.


(Sorry these are so late.. I kept forgetting to type them up!)




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MSL Staff Meeting Minutes - 1/29/08

Announcements - N/A

Committee Reports

Library Council
- The reorganization was announced, so most of the meeting focused on this topic. Judy will be coming to the MSL staff meeting next week to answer any questions that we may have about the chart and/or process.

PSC Meeting
- The login to the public computers will be changed from the 14 digit library # to the Gatorlink account. This should be completed during the intercession between Spring and Summer A. RealPlayer will be added to the public computers.

MSL Services

Whitney Lab - They do have services through our ILL/Document Delivery department. In the ILL/DD form their department is "DISTANCE- Whitney Lab"

MSL blog & wiki - We will not be transferring them at this time

Computer Services

Laptops
- Batteries and chargers still aren't here. Only 10 are currently circulating.

Cataloging Services

Coastal Archives
- there is still 100 linear feet on the shelf waiting to be searched plus 12 other boxes

Database Management Librarian
- this position is still a go

Selectors
Reference Email - Amy will be taking over as the primary on this

GOBI3 Training - Tara will be attending the webinar on Friday and will report back to those who were interested

Elsevier Title Swap - Please continue to look through and make decisions on the low usage titles Google Doc. Select titles from the list that Rich generated from Serials Solutions & the Incremental list and send them to Tara by this Thursday!




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MSL Staff Meeting Minutes (3/25/08)

1. Announcements
Budget Report/Library Council - Pam
Libguides
There was a question about what it could be used for (internal vs. external). As of now, folks have flexibility (no prescribed templates or specific policies) in what they would like to use it for. Peter is going to set up training sessions soon.
Reorganization
The Faculty Senate's Infrastructure Committee approved the org chart contingent on the University Libraries Committee approving it (which they did). The chart is now slated to go through the Faculty Senate's Steering Committee then to the Faculty Senate. It should be on the agenda as an information item or an action item for the April or May meeting. Judy is meeting with the 2 groups (see Straw Poll results) that don't really support the new org chart to discuss it. Library West will now begin the process of internal reorganization which will involve coming up with various models and putting them to a vote. The new org chart will take effect July 1st.
Budget
Judy is adamant about not cutting services (e.g. cutting hours, etc). Hiring priorities are as follows: Associate Dean for Technology and Support Services, Electronic Resources Librarian, Development Librarian, Judaica Librarian, & Staff Development Librarian. A Grants Specialist position will be funded by the Provost. Library West & Marston chairs will be internal searches - possible 3 yr limited term - review process by the department at the end of the term. $400K needs to be cut out of OPS budget which would translate to a 75% cut to each library's OPS budget.
Materials Budget
$750K cut out of base budget (same amount as Provost gave the library 2 years ago to avoid cuts). Circle managers will be asked to cut 10% and prioritize the list. Foundation endowment $ will be used for funding extended hours and continuations (possibly).
Judy's main objective is no layoffs.

2. MSL Services - nothing to report

3. Computer Services - Laurie
Replacement laptops are coming. Printing is available on the laptops. LibX toolbar on all public machines now, so please install on the service desk computers so that you can assist patrons with it.

4. Cataloging Services - Jimmie - nothing to report




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MSL Meeting - 07/01/2008

Announcements:

  • Welcome Adrian!!

  • No building access after normal hours - this means do not enter the building between 1:30am & 4-5am. If you do alarms will go off and the police will come to take you away :0

  • L208A conference room - Carol D's old office has been turned into a conference room. The 3rd floor conference room is now another Xerox office because they had to move from the 5th floor. There is a telephone available in the new conference room for teleconferencing

  • Staff meeting time - The MSL reorg report suggested changing the meeting time to the afternoon so the evening/weekend staff could attend. Sometime in mid-July we will begin holding meetings at 3pm

  • Opening time - our official opening time is 8:00am

  • Circulation wall calendar will be making a comeback so circ staff can easily see who is gone/back/etc. However, make sure you put your time off on the black calendar in Pat's office. This is the "official" calendar and you must put your time off here.

  • Convocation is August 13th at 2pm. Tara is compiling a list of MSL accomplishments

  • July 10th is the next cross division meeting. There should be lots of reorg and other interesting information presented

  • Nominations for the library excellence awards close today

MSL Services

  • OPS Budget - cut by $41,000. We will have 55hrs/wk of time that needs to be filled with non-OPS students. Feel free to help shelve or shift while we are down :) Just contact Christine for directions. Also, if students come to the desk searching for a job... Ask if they are work study. If they are ask them to attach a copy of their work study permit to the application.

  • Construction - movers will be here mid-July to finish the moving. The new doors will be put in sometime before that.

  • Evacuation procedures - For the next fire alarm we will make an announcement on the PA for everyone to leave. The elevator is fixed now. Assignment for everyone: find all the fire extinguishers & fire pull handles in the building - Tara will conduct a quiz at the next meeting!

  • MSL Reorg - Adrian came over and will combine with the serials unit to make a collection services unit which reports to Vernon. Joe will be taking over the MSL website. Circulation will report to Vernon with both Marijka and Vanessa reporting directly to Vernon so he can get updates on both days (Marijka) and nights/weekends (Vanessa). The system liaison program has been dropped. Michael and Laurie will now report to Systems.

Web Presence

We talked a little about the need for a Science Portal launch. We will wait a few weeks and talk about it again soon to decide what type of PR is best. Tara will put in a syshelp to get icons put on all the public computers for the science portal.

Computer services

Contact Laurie if you'd like to use remote desktop and she will set it up for you.

Selectors - Nature proposal

FCLA is working with Nature to get discounts on any new journals we subscribe to and a increase cap. We talked about canceling some peripheral journals to get Nature Chemical Biology, Nature Photonics and Nature Geology (?).




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MSL Meeting 7/29/08

· Steve Williams from systems showed up to explain the new trouble ticket system.

  • Anyone is allowed to access it and submit a trouble ticket. Go to http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/grover

· Library 2.0 Committee met and there is no more talk about new wikis.

  • There was discussion about one massive library committee blog to house all committee minutes
  • However, this is not rolled out for the public yet

· New self check out machine is here.

  • The desensitizer isn’t working right and Chrissy has to fix that.
  • Once functional Chrissy would like people to try it out and bring up issues during the weekly meetings

· Val talked to Barbara Hood about the brochures.

  • The Map Library and Health Science brochures are used more for development.
  • Possibly create a pdf for use on the website.

· Collaboration

  • Health Science Center uses rolling white boards, which might be good to use here for groups
  • Also the use of a large screen tv or projection screen for groups in L107

· Tara met with the directors about Advanced Directory.

  • Change to using gatorlink name and password to log onto computers
  • Will happen between August 8th and August 16th
  • They are working with bridges to create semi permanent gatorlink id.
  • One reminder. Do not log anyone onto a computer using your information.





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MSL Meeting 7/29/08

Steve Williams from systems showed up to explain the new trouble ticket system.

Anyone is allowed to access it and submit a trouble ticket. Go to http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/grover

Library 2.0 Committee met and there is no more talk about new wikis.

There was discussion about one massive library committee blog to house all committee minutes

However, this is not rolled out for the public yet

New self check out machine is here.

The desensitizer isn’t working right and Chrissy has to fix that.

Once functional Chrissy would like people to try it out and bring up issues during the weekly meetings

Val talked to Barbara Hood about the brochures.

The Map Library and Health Science brochures are used more for development.

Possibly create a pdf for use on the website.

Collaboration

Health Science Center uses rolling white boards, which might be good to use here for groups

Also the use of a large screen tv or projection screen for groups in L107

Tara met with the directors about Advanced Directory.

Change to using gatorlink name and password to log onto computers

Will happen between August 8th and August 16th

They are working with bridges to create semi permanent gatorlink id.

One reminder. Do not log anyone onto a computer using your information.





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Jumpers Shaili and Eldhose shocked as WA marks Slovakia’s Jumps Fest results as ‘uncertified’

AFI president Sumariwalla writes to the governing body about the issue




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Stay calm, sleep well: PM Modi tells Paris-bound athletes; asks for mom-made ‘churma’ from Neeraj

The upcoming Games will be held from July 26 to August 11 and India would be hoping to better its best ever tally of seven medals, including Chopra's historic javelin throw gold, achieved in the Tokyo Games.




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‘Sweet’ sacrifice and sleepless nights: Sumit Antil on defending Paralympic gold despite back injury

On the advice of his physio, Sumit Antil grudgingly gave up sweets, followed a strict training regimen and shed around 12 kilograms in just two months.




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T20 WC: India women rout SL; keep semis hopes alive

Images from the Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Wednesday.




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PIX: Samson slams ton as India sweep Bangladesh

Sanju Samson's ebullient maiden T20 International hundred dotted India's resounding 133-run victory and 3-0 series sweep over a listless Bangladesh.




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1st T20 PIX: Samson slams century as India maul SA

Sanju Samson became the first Indian to hit two consecutive hundreds in T20 Internationals to power the visitors to a thumping 60-run victory against South Africa.





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At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding, landslides in Philippines

Weather has cleared in many areas on Saturday, allowing cleanup work in most areas




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Elon Musk’s India entry with Tesla and Starlink may get easier with Trump’s backing

Similarly, Musk is keen to launch his satellite broadband services firm Starlink in India and has been asking for lower entry barriers




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COP29 Climate Summit Day 2 Live: Azerbaijan is victim of ‘well-orchestrated campaign of slander and blackmail’, says President Aliyev

COP29 World Climate Action Summit Live Updates: At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, countries approved vital carbon credit quality standards essential for facilitating a U.N.-backed global carbon market aimed at funding greenhouse gas reduction projects. This early agreement marks a significant step forward, despite concerns about the upcoming U.S. administration under President-elect Donald Trump, who has indicated intentions to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Experts suggest that the endorsement might help operationalize the market by next year, enabling countries and companies to purchase carbon credits for climate initiatives worldwide. However, while the approved standards seek to address the credibility of projects, campaigners have raised concerns about their adequacy, especially regarding human rights protections. Criticism also arose regarding the decision-making process, with some nations feeling excluded from discussions. Moving forward, negotiators aim to establish further rules to ensure the market’s integrity, which could potentially yield $250 billion annually and cut carbon emissions significantly by 2030.




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ISL | Kerala Blasters’ super-sub Peprah lights up Kochi




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ISL | Super-sub Cummings does the trick for Mohun Bagan Super Giant




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ISL | We want to make sure we do our very best at home: CFC head coach Coyle




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ISL | Punjab downs Hyderabad, continues in its merry way

The home team’s 2-0 win takes it to the top of the table with three victories from three outings; Singto’s men, languishing at the bottom with two losses in as many games, have their task cut out; HFC’s D’Cunha gets ejected for a second yellow




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ISL | FC Goa rides on Borja’s hat-trick to score over East Bengal




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Cuadrat quits as East Bengal continues its struggle in ISL




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ISL 11: Mohun Bagan SG returns to form with 3-0 drubbing of Mohammedan Sporting

Mohun Bagan seemed to have got the wake-up call in its previous defeat against Bengaluru FC and went for the kill right from the start




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Calicut FC thinking big, eyes the ISL

Budget for a SLK club is almost similar to that of an I-League side, says team owner Mathews




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ISL: Bengaluru rides on Mendez’s brace against Kerala Blasters, ends two-year wait for a win in Kochi

Bengaluru FC defeated Kerala Blasters 3-1 in the Indian Super League match




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Warriors shake off a fighting Malappuram, enter SLK semifinal




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ISL: Majcen nets brace as Punjab come from behind to beat Chennaiyin

Luka Majcen, donning a mask after fracturing his jaw in its opening game versus Kerala Blasters, scored twice in three minutes while Asmir Suljic put the result beyond doubt with a third goal in the 70th minute




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ISL: Majcen nets brace as Punjab comes from behind to beat Chennaiyin




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ISL: Table-topper BFC takes on a struggling FC Goa




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ISL | Goa finally gets it act together in big win over Bengaluru




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ISL | HFC consigns Blasters to third straight loss




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Gold steadies after slide below key $2,300 level

Spot gold was up 0.2% at $2,396.69 per ounce, as of 0146 GMT. U.S. gold futures fell 0.5% to $2,313.60



  • Gold & Silver

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Gold futures slip on low demand

Analysts attribute the fall in gold prices to weak global cues



  • Gold & Silver

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Gold rally capped by strengthening dollar, prices slip marginally

The market now awaits US Fed meeting minutes, CPI data, and the RBI policy decision, which could impact the rupee and gold prices



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Silver poised to outperform gold, expected to hit ₹1.25 lakh/kg in 12-15 months: MOFSL

Silver has shown impressive growth in 2024, recording gains of over 40 per cent year-to-date and surpassing the ₹1,00,000 mark domestically



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A tussle with white shoes

Soon after the school reopens, the pair turns brown in the slush and mud




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Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board directs students from unauthorised schools not to register for SSLC exam this year




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Sacred cow, mad cow : a history of food fears / Madeleine Ferrières ; translated by Jody Gladding

New York : Columbia University Press, c2006




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Gukesh smart enough not to take favourite tag seriously: Vishnu

So much so, even his opponent, reigning World champion Ding Liren, has talked up Gukesh, downplaying himself




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Hat-trick hero Ferguson says 'insane' T20 win massive for NZ against SL

New Zealand were only able to put a modest score on the board as Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took 4-17 despite being clearly hampered by injury




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Polyphosphazene-based hyper crosslinked polymers for efficient uranium ion removal from nuclear wastewater

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2961-2980
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00614C, Paper
Rimsha Khalid, Isham Areej, Faiza Ashraf, Saqlain Raza, Amin Abid, Tayyab Ahsan, Bien Tan
This study focuses on the removal of uranium ions from nuclear wastewater by fabricating inorganic–organic hybrid cyclic and linear polyphosphazene based polymers.
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A comprehensive study on the physicochemical characteristics of faecal sludge from septic tank and single pit latrine facilities in a typical semi-urban Indian town: a case study of Rajasthan, India

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2906-2928
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00127C, Paper
Open Access
Harishvar Jothinathan, Ajit Pratap Singh
Faecal sludge (FS) samples were analysed to assess their characteristics. FS has high chemical oxygen demand, ranging from 4406 to 160 000 mg l−1, influenced by sludge age, sanitation type, and inflow/outflow to onsite sanitation contaminants.
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Mathematical modeling to size anaerobic stabilization ponds intended for slaughterhouse wastewater treatment – the role of temperature and hydraulic retention time

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2882-2896
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00557K, Paper
P. E. S. Soldera, R. F. Dantas, E. Fagnani
A new mathematical model for constructing anaerobic stabilization pond treatment systems for high organic load wastewater, based on biochemical oxygen demand, temperature and hydraulic retention time, is discussed.
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Phosphorus release from sewage sludge and digestate driven by biological sulfate reduction: effect of feed sulfate concentration and thermal hydrolysis

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, 10,2897-2905
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00322E, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Francesco Di Capua, Stefano Papirio, Silvio Matassa, Francesco Pirozzi, Giovanni Esposito
Recovering phosphorus from sewage sludge is a strategic, circular approach to ensure long-term phosphorus availability for future generations, supporting sustainability and resource preservation.
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Sludge-derived novel Fe3O4–MgO@C composites for tetracycline abatement from wastewater using sustainable bio-electro-Fenton and nutrient recovery with co-precipitation: a waste-to-resource strategy

Environ. Sci.: Water Res. Technol., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EW00684D, Paper
Azhan Ahmad, Monali Priyadarshini, Shraddha Yadav, Makarand M. Ghangrekar, Rao Y. Surampalli
Developing efficient Fenton catalysts for the remediation of emerging pollutants is one of the challenges for researchers.
To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.
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