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An all-woman night walk takes over one of Bengaluru’s oldest lanes

The women-led tour through the lanes of Chickpet not just showcased the neighbourhood’s distinctive nightlife, but also aimed to create more safe spaces for women to walk at night, and reclaim the streets




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Let’s go kayaking in Hyderabad this weekend

At Water School in Durgam Cheruvu, you don’t need to be a sportsperson to go kayaking or stand up paddling, all you need is the love to try something new




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International dance day 2023: Senior women from Kochi are falling in love with dance all over again

More older women are now learning to dance, gathering together at apartment complexes and signing up for online classes, as they discover the benefits of movement




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Weekend events in Bengaluru: German cinema, children’s storytelling, and Backstreet Boys tribute




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How Cubbon Park’s book clubs are connecting Bengaluru’s reading community

The outdoor setting of Cubbon Reads and Cubbon Book Club fosters reading as well as social connections




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Vizag Reads: A silent book-reading community in Visakhapatnam

Vizag Reads, a quiet reading community, meets every Sunday at VMRDA Central Park. It is the Visakhapatnam chapter of Cubbon Reads in Bengaluru, an initiative that has turned into a worldwide silent reading movement with more than 30 chapters across India and around 15 internationally




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Watch | Did you know Vizag has a silent reading community?

A weekend book reading initiative - Vizag reads - at the VMRDA Central Park in Visakhapatnam, is giving an opportunity for book-lovers to come together and read in peace.




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Still ticking: HMT watches are trending again with Varchas, a limited edition series

Amidst rumours of shutting shop, the watches of HMT, which started over 60 years ago, are still ticking as collectors vie for their new Tiffany blue launch




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Drawing inspiration from cityscapes are Urban Sketchers in different Indian cities

With more than 15 chapters in India, Urban Sketchers are documenting many aspects of everyday life and architecture



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Tyres turn into colourful playgrounds in Anganwadis of Anakapalli district in Andhra Pradesh

Project Play, a brainchild of 29-year-old IAS officer Dhatri Reddy, creates 58 playgrounds in Anganwadi centres of Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh using discarded tyres and galvanized iron pipes




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Watch | Creating playgrounds using recycled tyres and pipes

Villages in Andhra Pradesh are putting discarded tyres and PVC pipes to good use... and the kids are loving it




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Coimbatore Reads: A silent reading community to find new books and friends

Coimbatore Reads is one of the many chapters of Cubbon Reads, which has sparked a silent reading movement in several parts of the world




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Constructing a core–shell Pt@MnOx/SiO2 catalyst for benzene catalytic combustion with excellent SO2 resistance: new insights into active sites

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00071D, Paper
Dan Yang, Fang Dong, Jie Wang, Zhicheng Tang, Jiyi Zhang
The construction of a core–shell Pt@MnOx/SiO2 protective structure catalyst can protect the active Pt site well from SO2 toxicity.
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Magnetically recyclable nanophotocatalysts in photocatalysis-involving processes for organic pollutant removal from wastewater: current status and perspectives

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00906H, Critical Review
Open Access
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Zexiao Zheng, Juhua He, Zuyao Zhang, Ashutosh Kumar, Musharib Khan, Cheuk Wai Lung, Irene M. C. Lo
The critical review covers the applications, associated mechanisms, challenges, and prospects of magnetically recyclable nanophotocatalysts in photocatalysis-related processes.
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A novel CuAl2O4/MoS2/BaFe12O19 magnetic photocatalyst simultaneously coupling type I and Z-scheme heterojunctions for the sunlight-driven removal of tetracycline hydrochloride

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00970J, Paper
Mengjun Han, Shifa Wang, Xinmiao Yu, Xianlun Yu, Huajing Gao, Xianju Zhou, Dengfeng Li, Leiming Fang, Jagadeesha Angadi V., Mohd Ubaidullah, Bidhan Pandit
A novel CuAl2O4/MoS2/BaFe12O19 photocatalyst is synthesized that simultaneously couples type I and Z-scheme heterojunctions and exhibits high photocatalytic activity for the degradation of TC under simulated sunlight irradiation.
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Estrogenic activity of plastic nanoparticle mixtures under in vitro settings

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00883E, Paper
Lucija Božičević, Korinna Altmann, Jana Hildebrandt, Xenia Knigge, Valerije Vrček, Nikolina Peranić, Nikolina Kalčec, Ivana Vinković Vrček
This study provides science-based evidence on endocrine disrupting effects of polyethylene, polystyrene and polypropylene nanoparticles and their mixtures indicating the importance of hazard assessment of aggregate exposure to nanoplastics.
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Integrated microfluidic-based ultrafine water condensation particle counter (UWCPC) for monitoring of airborne nanoparticle generation and growth mechanisms

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00686G, Paper
Seong-Jae Yoo, Yong-Jun Kim
This study reports a newly developed condensation particle counter for nanoparticle source tracking, growth mechanism analysis, and wide area nanoparticle monitoring.
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Regulating water decontamination and food safety by a reusable, nano-sized MOF@cotton@chitosan composite through nanomolar detection of the drug nitroxinil and organoarsenic feed additive p-arsanilic acid

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00066H, Paper
Subhrajyoti Ghosh, Debjit Mal, Shyam Biswas
MOF@cotton@chitosan composite for nanomolar fluorescence sensing of nitroxinil drug and p-arsanilic acid in real samples is presented.
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The pulmonary effects of nickel-containing nanoparticles: cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and their underlying mechanisms

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00929G, Critical Review
Yiqun Mo, Yue Zhang, Qunwei Zhang
This review summarized the cytotoxic, genotoxic, and carcinogenic effects of Ni-containing NPs on humans, lung cells in vitro, and rodent lungs in vivo, and the underlying mechanisms. Their extra-pulmonary effects were also briefly mentioned.
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Comparative analysis of the insecticidal activity against Sitophilus oryzae (L.) and agro-morphological characteristics of maize using non-biogenic and biogenic ZnO nanoparticles

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00839H, Paper
S. Aisvarya, M. Kalyanasundaram, M. Kannan, P. Arunkumar, S. Preetha, K. Elango, K. Govindaraju
Utilizing environmentally friendly nanomaterials to address insect pests and promote plant growth is imperative.
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Real-time assessment of the impacts of polystyrene and silver nanoparticles on the hatching process and early-stage development of Artemia using a microfluidic platform

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00116H, Paper
Preyojon Dey, Terence M. Bradley, Alicia Boymelgreen
Development of real-time in situ monitoring techniques is crucial for a mechanistic understanding of the impacts of pollution on the marine environment.
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High-efficiency removal of Cd(II) and As(III) from irrigation water using a S–Fe–C composite: performance and mechanisms

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00863K, Paper
Zihao Liang, Yanpeng Liang, Hua Lin, Yuxi Lu, Huawei Li, Jie Zhang, Honghu Zeng, Gongning Chen
SFC showcased exceptional Cd(II) and As(III) removal capacities of 405 mg g−1 and 349 mg g−1, respectively, while preserving magnetic recovery properties after repeated adsorption cycles, making it an environmentally sustainable functional material.
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Green Chemistry: Advancing Planetary Phosphorus Sustainability through the Synergy of Graphene Oxide Modified with Magnetic Nanoparticles (M@GO) for Extracting Tertiary Effluent Phosphorus in Sewage Treatment Plants.

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00859B, Paper
Open Access
Andrea Muñoz-Garcia, Pablo Montoro Leal, María Mar López Guerrero, Carlos Vereda-Alonso, Elisa Vereda Alonso
Securing the enduring sustainability of global phosphorus (P) utilization has become a key societal priority. The application of green chemistry and green engineering presents an opportunity to mitigate these challenges...
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Regulating the type of nitrogen to improve the performance of Co–N/C with a confinement effect in peroxymonosulfate activation for the effective degradation of organic pollutants

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00145A, Paper
Yanqing Cong, Lingjie Ye, Qiuang Zheng, Yudi Wang, Yifan Shao, Xuhua Ren, Shi-Wen Lv
Three Co–N/C-based catalysts with different types of nitrogen are prepared and employed to activate peroxymonosulfate for tetracycline degradation.
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Quantitatively differentiating foliar adhesion and absorption of different lead-based particles on Solanum melongena L.

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1417-1428
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00640A, Paper
Bing Zhao, Siyu Zhang, Xuejiao Zhang, Qing Zhao, Jason C. White, Fengchang Wu, Baoshan Xing
This study quantitatively distinguished foliar adhesion and absorption between Pb nano- and submicron particles of different chemical forms.
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Effect of ZnMgO2 nanoparticles used as a nanofertilizer: promoting the growth activities of rice seedlings

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1571-1581
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00770G, Paper
Sajid Mehmood, Niteesh Kumar, Aadil Mansoori, Madan Mohan, Anirudh Kumar, Tanmay Kumar Ghorai
Novel ZnMgO2 bimetallic nanoparticles were synthesized using Cinchona succirubra leaf extract and used as a nano fertilizer, promoting the growth activities of rice seedlings, α-amylase and antioxidant activity with average particle sizes of 24.8 nm.
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Preparation of UV-responsive hydrogels based on nanocellulose and their utilization in fungicide delivery

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1442-1451
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00910F, Paper
Chaoqun You, Xinyue Ji, Hanchen Lin, Ning Ma, Wei Wei, Lingfeng Long, Like Ning, Fei Wang
A stimuli-responsive hydrogel for fungicide delivery based on UV-sensitive molecular (AZO)-conjunct CNCs is successfully prepared.
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Toward environmentally favorable nano-sensing by production of reusable gold nanoparticles from gold nano-waste: life cycle and nanocircular economy implications

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1499-1507
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00505D, Paper
Open Access
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Seju Kang, Asifur Rahman, Sean McGinnis, Peter Vikesland
This study aids in the identification of environmentally friendly and sustainable applications of gold nanoparticles.
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Mixing mechanisms of lead nanoparticles with mineral particles: implication of atmospheric transportation of lead

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1452-1461
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00805C, Paper
Yongpeng Ji, Qiuju Shi, Baocong Zhao, Ziqi Wu, Jiaxin Wang, Weina Zhang, Jiangyao Chen, Yuemeng Ji, Taicheng An
Lead nanoparticles rapidly mix with sand and dust (SD) particles to form mixed particles during SD storms period and have significant potential to be transported by SD particles in atmosphere.
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TiO2−x prepared by radio-frequency thermal plasma: optical switching of hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity used in the efficient recovery of photocatalysts

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1693-1700
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00033A, Paper
Chang Liu, Huacheng Jin, Zongxian Yang, Yuge Ouyang, Fei Ding, Baoqiang Li, Fangli Yuan
A TiO2−x catalyst synthesized using radio-frequency thermal plasma can switch between hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. Its dispersion and agglomeration can thus be adjusted so that it is dispersed evenly or forms floating balls, which is convenient for recycling.
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Understanding the active sites and associated reaction pathways of metal-free carbocatalysts in persulfate activation and pollutant degradation

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1368-1393
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00988B, Critical Review
Huawen Hu, Dongchu Chen, Yaoheng Liang, Wenyi Wang, Yinlei Lin, Xuejun Xu, Xiaowen Wang, Kun Wang, Yuyuan Zhang, Jian Zhen Ou
Environmental remediation based on peroxomonosulfate- and peroxydisulfate-activation-enabled radical/non-radical oxidation has gained growing interest due to the strong oxidation power, long life of reactive oxygen species, and wide pH adaptability.
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Ecotoxicity testing of nanomaterials in sediment – suggestions to improve science and regulation

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1477-1486
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00459G, Paper
Amalie Thit, Lars M. Skjolding, Steffen Foss Hansen
Sediments generally act as a sink of released manufactured nanomaterials (NMs).
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Selective metal recovery by mucin: turning gold from wastewater into a peroxymonosulfate-activated catalyst

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1487-1498
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00699A, Paper
Open Access
Shira Gavriely, Shachar Richter, Ines Zucker
This study explores mucin's ability to selectively recover gold (Au) from metal wastewater. The Au, in the form of a nanoparticle, was utilized in peroxymonosulfate activation for the degradation of bisphenol A.
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Doped carbon dots affect heavy metal speciation in mining soil: changes of dissimilated iron reduction processes and microbial communities

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1724-1739
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00823A, Paper
Xinyi Huang, Shaobo Liu, Xuanming Liu, Xiaofei Tan, Shuai Guo, Mingyang Dai, Qiang Chen, Gaobin Chen, Chenzhi Feng
Carbon dots (CDs) inevitably accumulate in soils due to their widespread use, affecting soil enzyme activities and microbial community structure.
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Influence of time and ageing conditions on the properties of ferrihydrite

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1682-1692
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00828B, Paper
Open Access
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Michel Sassi, Odeta Qafoku, Mark E. Bowden, Carolyn I. Pearce, Drew Latta, Quin R. S. Miller, Mavis D. Boamah, Alpha T. N'Diaye, Jade E. Holliman Jr., Elke Arenholz, Kevin M. Rosso
Storage conditions affect the initial tetrahedral iron and hydroxyl populations of ferrihydrite, both are correlated and decrease over time as function of ageing.
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Nanoscale control over water-film thickness using temperature modulation: tuning mineral carbonation reactivity

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1412-1416
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00884C, Communication
Open Access
Christopher J. Thompson, Sebastian T. Mergelsberg, Bavan P. Rajan, Paul F. Martin, Sebastien N. Kerisit, John S. Loring
Temperature modulation was demonstrated as a novel way to control water partitioning during the reaction of silicate minerals with water-saturated supercritical carbon dioxide.
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Recycling and repurposing of waste carbon nanofiber polymers: a critical review

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1394-1411
DOI: 10.1039/D3EN00784G, Critical Review
Zhihao Liu, Zhijie Chen, Zimin Wang, Daijun Zhang, Bing-Jie Ni
Carbon nanofibers are a class of lightweight, high-performance composite materials.
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Functionalized molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) monolayer as an efficient nanosensor towards toxic nitrogen containing gases

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1740-1754
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN00072B, Paper
Wadha Alfalasi, Tanveer Hussain, Nacir Tit
Selective detection of toxic nitrogen-containing gases (e.g. NO and NO2) is achieved when special transition metal (TM) atoms are selected in doping molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) monolayer. The change of magnetic state is the secret of that selectivity.
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2023 Outstanding Papers published in the Environmental Science journals of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Environ. Sci.: Nano, 2024, 11,1329-1331
DOI: 10.1039/D4EN90012J, Editorial
Zongwei Cai, Neil Donahue, Graham Gagnon, Kevin C. Jones, Célia Manaia, Elsie Sunderland, Peter J. Vikesland
The Editors-in-Chief of the Environmental Science journals introduce the Outstanding Papers of 2023.
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