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Beyond Words: The Thread That Weaves Through Time
In the vast tapestry of human evolution, communication stands as perhaps our most profound achievement—not merely as a tool for daily survival, but as the very foundation upon which civilizations have built their dreams and destinies. When our ancestors first gathered around flickering fires, sharing stories through gestures and primitive sounds, they unknowingly initiated a…
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Nanosolutions for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Harnessing Nanomaterials for a Green Environment
Section: Reviews Keywords: Nanotechnology; Nanomaterials; Green Environment Subjects: Chemistry, nanomaterials Disciplines: Chemical Sciences Nanomaterials have various advantages, but we still do not fully understand how they can affect the environment and public health. When engineered at the nanoscale, even familiar materials such as silver may become dangerous. Certain nanomaterials may be found in nature, such…
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Editorial
Section: Editorial In the 21st century, the clarion call for environmental sustainability echoes more urgently than ever. Climate change, pollution, and resource scarcity threaten our very way of life. Across industries and even within our legal systems, the realization dawns that our current methods of production and consumption are simply not viable for future generations.…
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Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change
Section: Reviews Keywords: carbon sequestration, climate change, global warming Subjects: Environment and Sustainability The long-term storage of carbon dioxide in soils, vegetation, oceans, and geological formations, with the objective of reducing or postponing global warming, is known as carbon sequestration. It reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emitted by various human activities. Scientists estimate that…
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Unlocking PM1-Bound Cytotoxicity: Where Do We Stand and What’s Next?
Section: Reviews Keywords: PM1 , Cytotoxicity, Respiratory diseases Subjects: This review aims to shed light on the potential toxicity of particulate matter PM1 particles, urging a shift in focus towards these microscopic yet potent contributors to air pollution-related health issues Disciplines: Environmental Chemistry, Environmental science Particulate matter (PM) in air stands as a crucial environmental…
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Biomarkers in Air Pollution Exposure Health Risk Assessment
Section: Reviews Keywords: air pollution, biomarker, biomonitoring, exposure assessment, respiratory health Air pollution, a global environmental issue, is comprised of complex mixtures of gases and particulate matter which pose substantial health risks including respiratory diseases and cancer. Biomarkers are measurable indicators of biological processes and are essential for understanding the health impact of air pollution.…
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Electrochemical & spectroscopic characterization of CC-PPY/PANI-MWCNT nanocomposite for microbial fuel cell applications
Section: Research Articles Keywords: conducting polymers, microbial fuel cells, waste water treatment Subjects: microbial fuel cell applications improved performances by anodic modifications Disciplines: electrochemistry Nanocomposite of polypyrrole/polyaniline multiwalled carbon nanotubes (PANI/PPY-multiwalled carbon nanotubes [MWCNT]) was electrochemically deposited on surface of porous carbon cloth (CC). The Modified nanocomposite was used as anode in microbial fuel cells…
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Understanding Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and Derivatives: Sources, Properties, and Health Impacts
Section: Research Articles Keywords: toxic, Health hazards, organic pollutant, mutagenic, carcinogenic Subjects: This chapter delves into the contemporary knowledge surrounding Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their derivatives, shedding light on their sources, formation mechanisms, and inherent properties. It also comprehensively reviews the global status. Disciplines: Environmental Chemistry, atmosphere chemistry PAHs, persistent organic pollutants (POPs), composed…
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Identification and Microscopic Classification of Microplastics in Beach Sediment Sample at Dadar Chowpatty
Section: Reviews Keywords: microplastics, sediments, pollutants, Chemical pollutants,, nonbiodegradable Subjects: Environment and Sustainability Disciplines: Environmental Science The current study involves the design of a feasible solution for cleaning beach sediments off microplastics. The results of this study will help spread awareness about this micro-menace threatening our societies. It also focuses on otherwise neglected and invisible…
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Inaugural Editorial
Section: Editorial Keywords: Inaugural Editorial Dear Colleagues, We kindly welcome you to the first edition of RSYC CHEMICAL SCIENCES, a new biannual publication aimed at pushing the boundaries of chemical research and supporting multidisciplinary cooperation with great pleasure and expectation. In a time of fast scientific advancement, the subject of chemistry keeps changing and interacts…
