Microbial methane production from calcium carbonate at moderately alkaline pH by Nicole A. Fiore, Anthony J. Kohtz, Daniel N. Miller, Sanjay Antony-Babu, Donald Pan, Caitlin Lahey, Xi Huang, Yongfeng Lu, Nicole R. Buan, Karrie A. Weber

“…Here we demonstrate calcium carbonate as a sole inorganic carbon source at moderately alkaline pH for a methanogenic microbial community enriched from alkaline, saline wetland soil. …”
Get full text

Culture and the much-more-than-human: the case of colloids by Szerszynski Bronislaw

“…I conclude by suggesting that attending to both the similarities and differences between ‘culture’ in the organic and in the inorganic realms might force us to rethink our understanding of both.…”
Get full text

Available phosphorus from phosphate extracted from swine wastewater for poultry by Fernando de Castro Tavernari, Airton Kunz, Vivian Feddern, Ricardo Steinmetz, Paola de Azevedo Mello, Valderi Luiz Dressler

“…Phosphate advantages from swine wastewater are reflected in the environmental issue, that is, free of contamination (inorganic metals) and less amount disposed in the environment. …”
Get full text

Role of polymers in encapsulation and shape-stabilization of phase change materials (PCMs) for thermal energy storage applications: an overview by Surya Tanwar, Raminder Kaur

“…Numerous research attempts have been made to develop a broad array of PCMs based on inorganic, organic, and polymeric compounds for a diverse area of applications. …”
Get full text

Implications of the Improvement in Atmospheric Fine Particles: A Case Study of COVID-19 Pandemic in Northern Taiwan by Chuan-Hsiu Huang, Yi-Ru Ko, Tzu-Chi Lin, Yu-Hsiang Cheng, Yu-Cheng Chen, Yu-Chieh Ting

“…The PM2.5 mass concentrations decreased from pre-alert to Level 3 alert by 49.4%, and the inorganic ions, i.e., NH4+, NO3− and SO42−, dropped even more by 71%, 90% and 52%, respectively. …”
Get full text

A Review of Additives on (Co-)Stabilization of Phosphorus and Heavy Metals during Thermal Processing of Sewage Sludge by LI Haofei, QIN Yuhong, DU Yujia, LI Wanyao

“…It is noted that the addition of CaO promotes the conversion of non-apatite inorganic phosphorus to apatite inorganic phosphorus, improves the availability of phosphorus, and achieves co-stabilization of heavy metals. …”
Get full text

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Soil Improvement Measures in Apple Orchards on the Loess Plateau: A Meta-Analysis by DUAN Shunxia, LIU Jiayuan, ZHAO Hongxiang, LI Yangyang

“…Combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizer significantly reduced soil bulk density (5.58%) and increased nutrient contents. …”
Get full text

Sources of PM2.5 Oxidative Potential during Haze and Non-haze Seasons in Chiang Mai, Thailand by Pitakchon Ponsawansong, Tippawan Prapamontol, Kittipan Rerkasem, Somporn Chantara, Kraichat Tantrakarnapa, Sawaeng Kawichai, Guoxing Li, Cao Fang, Xiaochuan Pan, Yanlin Zhang

“…EPA), and 10 species of water-soluble inorganic ions bound on PM2.5 and their OP were investigated using DTT assay. …”
Get full text

Feedstuff Considerations for Feeding Bulls by Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift

“…AN210, a 3-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom and Todd Thrift, assists beef cattle producers in feedstuff selection, addressing the whole cottonseed and gossypol issue, and organic vs. inorganic mineral program. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, January 2009. …”
Get full text

Micro-Characterization of Indoor Deposited Particles Using FTIR, SEM-EDS, and XRD Techniques: A Case Study of a University Campus, Bangladesh by Mamun Mahmud, Kazi ABM Mohiuddin

“…Quartz mineral in the inorganic fraction of atmospheric particles was found predominantly in every sample which most likely originates from soil erosion, construction activities and vehicular emissions. …”
Get full text

Micromechanical behavior of the apple fruit cuticle investigated by Brillouin light scattering microscopy by Timm Landes, Bishnu P. Khanal, Hans Lukas Bethge, Tina Lehrich, Maximilian Seydi Kilic, Franz Renz, Miroslav Zabic, Moritz Knoche, Dag Heinemann

Get full text

Optimized fertilization patterns increase foxtail millet biomass on the distribution and transformation in Loess Plateau of China. by Tianyou Zhou, Qinhui Liu, Shuangshuang Yang, Zhihao Wang, Panpan Zhang, Xiaolin Wang, Xiaoling Ji, Xiong Zhang

“…Organic manure or microbial fertilizers are essential sources of plant nutrients to supplement farmland soil, and organic and inorganic fertilizers are considered an effective way to achieve sustainable agriculture by improving the soil and increasing crop yields. …”
Get full text

Source Apportionment of Urban Ammonia and its Contribution to Secondary Particle Formation in a Mid-size European City by Laura Ehrnsperger, Otto Klemm

“…The size-resolved chemical composition of inorganic ions in PM10 was dominated by NH4 + (8.66 µg m−3), followed by NO3 − (3.89 µg m−3), SO4 2− (1.58 µg m−3) and Cl− (1.33 µg m−3). …”
Get full text

Highly Time-Resolved Elemental Source Apportionment at a Prague Urban Traffic Site by Laurence C. Windell, Petra Pokorná, Jaroslav Schwarz, Petr Vodička, Philip K. Hopke, Naděžda Zíková, Radek Lhotka, Jakub Ondráček, Petr Roztočil, Michal Vojtišek, Vladimír Ždímal

“…Five factors were obtained for spring: Local heating (39%), Soil/road dust (21%), Secondary inorganic aerosol (20%), Traffic (12%), and Road salt (9%), while four factors were resolved for winter: Local heating (20%), Soil/road dust (31%), Secondary inorganic aerosol (SIA; 36%), and Traffic (13%). …”
Get full text

Analysing the Effect of NPK on Cabbage Production in Kabale Municipality. by Mugyenyi, Joab

“…The study's specific objectives were to; evaluate the effects of NPK on cabbage production in Kabale Municipality, assess the influence of NPK on cabbage quality attributes, and provide recommendations for optimal inorganic fertilizer utilization for sustainable cabbage production in Kabale Municipality.…”
Get full text

Chemical Characterization of Marine Aerosols in a South Mediterranean Coastal Area Located in Bou Ismaïl, Algeria by Sidali Khedidji, Konrad Müller, Lyes Rabhi, Gerald Spindler, Khanneh Wadinga Fomba, Dominik van Pinxteren, Noureddine Yassaa, Hartmut Herrmann

“…Abstract Daily concentrations of inorganic and organic compounds associated with PM10, i.e., atmospheric particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 µm, was determined at the south Mediterranean coastal area located in Bou Ismaïl, 40 km west of the Algiers city area in Algeria. …”
Get full text

Composition Characteristics and Potential Regions of PM2.5 during Winter Haze Pollution in Typical Industrial Areas, NW-China by Liyao Guo, Chao Gu, Kaiyuan Dong, Shengju Ou, Xueyan Zhao, Xinhua Wang, Zhensen Zheng, Wen Yang

“…The sum of 39 inorganic element concentrations (8.28% ± 3.59%) was lower than that of water-soluble ions (63.26% ± 8.78%) and carbonaceous compounds (10.95% ± 3.22%). …”
Get full text

One Health: potential synergy between infectious and toxic agents. The case of COVID-19 by Jorge Herkovits

“…This contribution highlights that SARS-CoV-2 and some high-volume organic and inorganic chemicals could also exert dysfunctions in the same homeostatic regulators such as HIF-1 and ACE2, with a potential synergistic effect that could affect the severity of COVID-19. …”
Get full text

Chronic NaAsO2 exposure promotes migration and invasion of prostate cancer cells by Akt/GSK-3β/β-catenin/TCF4 axis-mediated epithelial-mesenchymal transition by Zhi-Hui Zhang, Hai-Xin Yan, Ming-Dong Liu, Feng-Wen Niu, Kai Yao, Shi-Yao Feng, Xi Li, Yuan-Hua Chen, Dong-Dong Xie

“…Inorganic arsenic is a Class I human Carcinogen. However, the role of chronic inorganic arsenic exposure on prostate cancer metastasis still unclear. …”
Get full text

Evaporation of Water from Airborne Droplets Containing Sodium Chloride, Mucin, and Surfactant by Keita Kurai, Hikaru Miyamoto, Nobuyuki Takegawa

“…Abstract We conducted laboratory experiments to investigate the evaporation of water from airborne model respiratory droplets containing sodium chloride (NaCl) as an inorganic salt, mucin as a glycoprotein, and dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) as a surfactant. …”
Get full text