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Lignin is one of the three major components of the cell wall of lignocellulosic biomaterials. It is the second-most abundant polymer in nature. It is a complex and heterogeneous polymer found in the cell walls of lignocellulosic biomass. Lignin&rsquo...

This study investigated the relationships between air pollutants (PM₁₀, SO₂, NO₂, O₃, CO) and meteorological parameters (wind speed, relative humidity, ambient temperature) across urban, suburban, and industrial areas in Malaysia from 2017 to 2021. U...

Understanding genetic diversity is crucial for plant adaptation in a changing world. The neutral genetic variation (NGD) is correlated to adaptation capacity, which is crucial for long-term conservation of threatened species. Brazil, a megadiverse na...

Mediterranean coastal heritage sites face escalating threats from climate change, including sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and extreme weather events. These risks endanger both the physical preservation of archeological sites and thei socio-economi...

Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are interesting materials as the biobased content is determined by the inclusion of wood particles regenerated from residual wood sources or biomass products. At present, the aim is to increase the wood content in...

Azadirachta indica was designated the “Tree of the 21st century” by the United Nations, as it is believed to be the largest natural depository of bioactive phytochemicals. This study investigates genetic variability among 152 Candidate Pl...

In the present study, dam site suitability mapping was carried out for the Purna sub-basin of the upper Tapi basin. Constructing dams in strategically chosen locations is a crucial water management approach to alleviate flood risks and water scarcity...

Drought as an extreme weather phenomenon has recently become more frequent with significant impacts on water resources, such as reduced infiltration and surface runoff. To assess the vulnerability of water resources to drought, the Standardized Droug...

The expansion of the sugar industry has resulted in large amounts of untreated effluent, necessitating the development of energy-efficient treatment technologies, like microbial desalination cells (MDCs). However, the high cost and potential toxicity...

Green roofs are one of the most widely used nature-based technologies, but there are no consolidated design standards to estimate their rainwater volume retention at both the national and international levels. So, the goal of this study is to analyze...

The authors provide a list of the alien fish species that have entered the Romanian ichthyofauna fauna and specify the year, place of signaling and the ecological impact of the respective species. Further on, the authors describe some behavioral aspe...

Water quality management is critical for sustainable resource utilization, public health protection, and environmental conservation. This study employs machine learning techniques to enhance the water quality classification (WQC) for Keenjhar Lake, K...

Batik, a traditional Indonesian textile art, significantly contributes to Pekalongan’s economy but has severe environmental impacts. The production process depletes groundwater and causes land subsidence. This study evaluates the potential of a...

To analyze the climatic evolution of Greece, the ERA5-Land dataset, providing high spatial (~9 km) and temporal (daily) resolution, was utilized. Since the dataset comes from reanalysis (surface, satellite, and radiosonde measurements assimilated wit...

This study examines the impact of envelope renovation using Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) insulation and double glazing on reducing CO₂ emissions and energy consumption in low-income residential buildings in Mozambique’s tropical climate. Conducte...

This study investigates the future temperature changes in the climate-vulnerable region of the Eastern Mediterranean. The results from seventeen (17) CMIP6 (6th Phase of Coupled Model Intercomparison Project) model simulations are analyzed. The analy...

Wildfire detection remains a critical challenge for authorities, with human activity being the leading cause. The historical conditions prevailing in burned forest areas require a comprehensive analysis at both the environmental and anthropogenic lev...

Heatwaves are among the deadliest climate-related hazards, with their intensity and frequency projected to rise. This study develops a machine learning model to predict heatwave-related mortality in Greece under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios. Historica...

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of forest biodiversity through a model representing a diseased food web system, focusing on the interactions among four animal species within a forest ecosystem. The relationships between p...

The emerald ash borer (EAB) was found in Kharkiv (Ukraine) in 2022, infesting ash trees in the permanent focus of the ash black sawfly. We aimed to recognize the characteristics of trees that attract EAB. Ash tree defoliation, dieback, epicormic shoo...

The pinewood nematode (PWN), Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, infects susceptible pine species and causes pine wilt disease (PWD). The first visible symptoms are yellowing and drooping of pine needles due to compromised biochemical reactions of photosynth...

Extreme rainfall events are frequently associated with regions of complex topography, where terrain-induced convergence and uplift enhance storm development. Understanding the interaction between surface relief and atmospheric dynamics is essential f...

Reference evapotranspiration (ETo) is crucial for agriculture and is traditionally estimated using the Penman–Monteith (PM) method, which relies on multiple climatic variables. This study assessed machine learning (ML) techniques to estimate ET...

Industries contribute to environmental pollution, and increasing tree cover is an often-proposed urban climate change adaptation strategy. This manuscript investigates the governance of amenity trees within industrial settings in Ibadan, Nigeria. It...

In recent years, carbon-derived nanomaterials have been efficiently utilized for wastewater treatment. Herein, we report a facile route to synthesize g-C₃N₄/ZnO nanocomposites (NCs) by utilizing thermal condensation methods and demonstrateits photoca...

The investigation of sediment morphology and sediment regime is crucial for the initial stages of the hydromorphodynamic modeling of the Lower Danube basin. This helps in identifying significant habitats and potential obstacles that may disrupt the m...

India is renowned for its rich medico-cultural heritage. The chemical constituents of medicinally significant plants form the basis of host plant identification by butterflies. The documentation of such therapeutically significant food plants of nymp...

Büyükçekmece District, located on Istanbul’s European side, faces flood risks due to climate change, uncontrolled urbanization, and inadequate stream rehabilitation. This study aims to develop a flood-risk map of the district a...

This study investigated a time series model using a moving average (MA) for predicting rainfall trend in seven areas (Panggang, Gedangan, Kedung Keris, Ngawen, Wanagama, Tepus, and Playen) located in the Gunung Kidul Province, Yogyakarta, Indonesia....

The invasion of exotic plants threatens biodiversity, affecting ecosystem services and ecological processes in native ecosystems. Road construction creates new environments and contributes to the introduction and spread of exotic and invasive plants....

This study explores the microwave (MW) drying of Melia dubia wood, with a comprehensive approach that addresses various facets. The primary objectives were to examine drying behavior and the evaluation of drying defects. The drying rates for various...

Debris flow is a destructive event occurring in elevated terrains, causing significant damage to the affected areas. It results in casualties and significant harm to the environment and society. Hence, a comprehensive evaluation is essential in order...

Emerging pollutants such as pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, heavy metals, and microplastics are a growing ecological risk affecting water and soil resources. Another challenge in current wastewater treatments includes tracking and treating the...

The wide-scale management and treatment of urban stormwater is a promising technological advancement to address the ongoing global potable water crisis. About 26% of the global population have unsafe drinking water and 46% have no safely managed wate...

Wildfires increasingly threaten forest ecosystems, particularly in arid Mediterranean regions impacted by climate change. This study presents a novel quantitative framework for optimizing silvicultural interventions to reduce combustion energy loads...

Water quality is a crucial determinant in decision-making processes aimed at optimizing resource allocation across various industries. Pollutant impurities that hinder the sufficient supply of water have a deleterious impact on the quality and are da...

Aquaculture water was exposed to very low dosages of copper sulfate and chloroquine sulphate in order to observe their purgative effects at minimal concentrations, where both substances are commonly employed for their antimicrobial and antiparasitic...

The “Smart Water Grid” integrates the internet of things, information, and communications technologies for efficient, sustainable water management, using sensors and controls to tackle issues like leaks and overuse. Patent analysis aids t...

All urban and agricultural water distribution networks (WDNs), irrespective of their physical and operational characteristics, encounter substantial leakages which result in significant water losses, environmental degradation through increased carbon...

Gridded meteorological data help to address the scarcity of data in sparse hydrometeorological networks, but their validation is crucial. This study evaluated the performance of ERA5, MERRA-2, and PERSIANN-CDR gridded products in the Tambo basin, com...

Sediment transport plays a crucial role in shaping coastal and riverine environments, influencing both natural and human activities. This study assesses sediment supply from the entire basin of a touristic zone of Cyprus, where coastal erosion and se...

In this study, Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) reanalysis data (EAC4 & EGG4) are used. To capture short-term variations and analyze long-term changes in CO₂ and CH₄, this study focuses on two specific regions of interest in each o...

Monitoring and accurately forecasting ultraviolet (UV) radiation is of great importance especially due to its adverse effects on human health. In this study, we develop a numerical model to estimate the UV surface solar radiation with the overarching...

The deterioration of porous building materials in archeological monuments is often intensified by slow and cumulative compound climate events, including salt crystallization cycles. This research examines the spatial patterns of these damaging events...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched a Regional Cloud Seeding Program in 2022 to enhance rainfall in central and southwestern regions. This study highlights a cloud seeding case on 1 November 2023, using convective development products derived from t...

Maritime transport significantly contributes to air pollution, especially in coastal areas. This study evaluates air quality improvements from replacing conventional ferries with hybrids on the Perama–Paloukia line (Greece). Using WRF-CAMx mode...

This study investigates the health and economic burden of air pollution in the Greater Athens Area, Greece, from 2018 to 2022, by comparing daily hospital admissions and overall hospital stays for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Using data f...

The future climate is anticipated to affect economic activities, the unique natural and forest ecosystems, agriculture, buildings, and communities in the region of the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus. The current study, as part of the European project Re...

Wildfires are a complex and underexplored aspect of the Earth system, significantly affecting climate, as they emit greenhouse gases and aerosols that alter the Earth’s radiative balance. This study utilizes the EC-Earth3 Earth System Model to...

Accurate precipitation nowcasting is essential for short-term forecasting, but it remains challenging due to the dynamic nature of rainfall mechanisms. This study implements and evaluates two schemes for improving precipitation nowcasting: (1) an adv...