Direct reuse of electronic plastic scraps from computer monitor and keyboard to direct stem cell growth and differentiation by Shi, Pujiang, Tan, Chiew Kei, Wu, Zhuoran, Gabriel, Jean-Christophe P., Srinivasan, Madhavi, Lee, Jong-Min, Tay, Chor Yong

“…Specifically, the E-plastics were scavenged from discarded computer components such as light diffuser plate (polyacrylates), prismatic sheet (polyethylene terephthalate), and keyboards (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) were cleaned, sterilized, and systematically characterized to determine the identity of the plastics, chemical constituents, surface features, and leaching characteristics. Multiparametric analysis revealed that all the E-plastics could preserve stem-cell phenotype and maintain cell growth over 2 weeks, rivalling the performance of commercial tissue-culture treated plates as cell culture plastics. …”
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Value-added products from thermochemical treatments of contaminated e-waste plastics by Das, Pallab, Gabriel, Jean-Christophe P., Tay, Chor Yong, Lee, Jong-Min

“…The discarded plastics can lead to the leaching of toxins into the environment. It is important to remove the toxins from the e-waste plastics before recycling. …”
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Overcoming challenges in water purification by nanocomposite ceramic membranes: a review of limitations and technical solutions by Omar, Najib Meftah Almukhtar, Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan, Tai, Zhong Sheng, Rabuni, Mohamad Fairus, Amhamed, Ahmed Omar Aswaye, Puteh, Mohd. Hafiz, Jaafar, Juhana, Abdul Rahman, Mukhlis, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan

“…However, nanocomposite ceramic membranes encounter significant obstacles, including poor dispersion of nanoparticles within the membrane matrix, the potential for nanoparticle leaching during the purification process, and the accumulation of fouling agents. …”

Effect of polyvinylpyrrolidone additive in the substrate of thin-film composite forward osmosis polyvinylidene fluoride membrane on neodymium rejection by Yeoh, Yuan Xin, Mazrul Nizam, Abu Seman, Mohd Yusri, Mohd Yunus, Abdul Wahab, Mohammad, Nurul Ain, Ismail

“…Direct mining of REE from primary sources and downstream recycling process from secondary resources are infeasible due to the pollution caused by strong acid used in the cracking and leaching process. Hence, this study proposes the utilization of acid mine drainage (AMD) produced from upstream and midstream processes using forward osmosis (FO) to concentrate Nd. …”
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Performance of sulfur-doped graphitic carbon nitride loaded with silver for bisphenol a removal under solar irradiation by Lok, Li Wen

“…Through the photocatalytic degradation of BPA, it has found that the TOC removal was 48% while the Ag leaching was less than 40 μg L−1after 4 h of solar irradiation . …”
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How did ancient human activities influence the properties and development of soil?—a case study of the Yangshao Village cultural relic site, Henan Province by Zha, Lisi, Wang, Wenjing, Zhong, Junhong, Su, Yiqi, Chang, Dandan

“…As a result, the soil voids and structure had been damaged to some extent, which prevented the downward leaching or precipitation of soil particles and minerals to a certain extent, thus affecting soil development.…”
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Predicted Losses of Sulfur and Selenium in European Soils Using Machine Learning: A 2 Call for Prudent Model Interrogation and Selection by Jones, Gerrad D., Insinga, Logan, Droz, Boris, Feinberg, Aryeh, Stenke, Andrea, Smith, Jo, Smith, Pete, Winkel, Lenny H. E.

“…Similarly, global soil selenium (Se) concentrations were predicted to drop, particularly in Europe, due to increases in leaching attributed to increases in aridity. Given its international importance in agriculture, reductions of essential elements, including S and Se, in European soils could have important impacts on nutrition and human health. …”
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Promoting hydrogen-evolution activity and stability of perovskite oxides via effectively lattice doping of molybdenum by Zhang, Zhenbao, Chen, Yubo, Dai, Ziyang, Tan, Shaozao, Chen, Dengjie

“…We ascribe the enhanced operational stability to the formation of a low concentration of oxygen vacancy that stabilizes the crystal structure of Mo-doped SrCo0.7Fe0.3O3-δ and prevents the surface from Sr leaching/surface amorphization. These findings suggest that tuning perovskite oxide using a redox-inactive dopant featured with high valence state may provide further avenues to HER optimization.…”
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Use of ladle furnace slag containing heavy metals as a binding material in civil engineering by Xu, Bo, Yi, Yaolin

“…Only a very low concentration of Pb leached out from the LS-GGBS at 14 days, and none of the possible heavy metals were detected at 56 days. …”
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Co-application of inorganic fertilizers with charcoal and sago bark ash to improve soil nitrogen availability, uptake, use efficiency, and dry matter production of sorghum cultivat... by Hamidi, Nur Hidayah, Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna, Omar, Latifah, Ch’ng, Huck Ywih, Johan, Prisca Divra, Paramisparam, Puvan, Musah, Adiza Alhassan, Jalloh, Mohamadu Boyie

“…Tropical acidic soils with high Al and Fe are prone to easy loss of basic cations, such as NH4+, via leaching and erosion. Appropriate soil amendments and agronomic practices minimize the loss of fertilizer nutrients, improve soil nutrient retention, and maximize their uptake by plants. …”
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In vitro bioactivity and biocompatibility assessment of PCL/PLA–scaffolded mesoporous silicate bioactive glass: role of boron activation by Md. Zain, Siti Khalijah, Sazali, Ezza Syuhada, Ghoshal, Sib Krishna, Hisam, Rosdiyana

“…Furthermore, the solvent casting/partial leaching method was used to Scaffold the proposed BMSGs by polycaprolactone/polylacticacid (named as BMSG-PPS). …”

Stabilization/solidification of Mn-contaminated clay slurry by using CaO-GGBS: effects of anions by Li, Wentao, Yi, Yaolin

“…Ettringite was the factor leading to the difference in strength and leaching properties between MnSO4-bearing and Mn(NO3)2-bearing clay slurries. …”
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Recent use of AB mix nutrients for urban farming in Malaysia: a mini review by Sanusi, Nur Dinie Syahirah, Ros, Fadhlina Che, Demon, Siti Zulaikha Ngah, Ismail, Ismayadi, Hamadneh, Imad

“…Sensible used of fertilizers must be promote amongst the farmers since intensive use of fertilizers will result to nutrient leaching into the soil, which contribute to environmental pollution, subsequently affecting the humans, livestock and microbial forms of life via food chain. …”
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A recent development on core-shell-based material and their application in membranes for water and wastewater treatment by Dinia Astira, Dinia Astira, Abdullah, Romario, Widyanto, Alvin Rahmad, Cipta Dharma, Hadi Nugraha, Santoso, Liangga, Sulistiono, Dety Oktavia, Zeni Rahmawati, Zeni Rahmawati, Gunawan, Triyanda, Jaafar, Juhana, Othman, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan, Ratna Ediati, Ratna Ediati, Muhammad Hasan, Muhammad Hasan, Fansuri, Hamzah

“…On the other hand, when used in the form of powder or solid, there are various challenges associated with its application, including the complications of separation, susceptibility to saturation, and the issue of leaching. Hence, one of the solutions is to develop core–shell-based materials in the form of membranes or incorporate them into a membrane matrix. …”

Characterization and evaluation of bilayer coating for enhanced localization and sustained drug delivery for fibrosis-induced ureteral stricture by Chin, Jia Wen

“…Mass and degradation studies of varied hydrogel concentration demonstrated that hydrogels of 7.5% and 10.0% concentration showed no leaching of by-products through a four-week period and are stable for usage through a four-week period, which is the therapeutic time window. …”
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