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Recycling of silicon solar panels through a salt-etching approach
We report a simple salt-etching approach to recycle Ag and Si from end-of-life Si solar panels without using toxic mineral acids and generating secondary
pollution.
Urban climate resilience in Africa: a review of nature-based solution in African cities' adaptation plans
African cities are bearing the brunt of climate change, despite their low greenhouse gas emissions. Rapid urban growth has left 42% of Africa's population at risk. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) present a great opportunity for urban climate resilience.
Building energy savings by green roofs and cool roofs in current and future climates
The implementation of green and cool roofs at the city level can lead to substantial annual energy reductions, with up to 65.51% and 71.72% reduction in HVAC consumption, respectively, by 2100.
Balancing Growth and Green: How Industrial Land Expansion Influences Economic and Environmental Outcomes
We found that industrial land expansion was the primary driver of economic growth and emissions in developing regions. In contrast, developed regions exhibited a reduced impact, with a shift towards other drivers of economic growth, such as education.
Particle contaminants as potential disruptors of biomolecular condensates
Polystyrene nanoplastics trigger amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated TAR DNA binding protein-43 (TDP-43) to undergo aberrant phase separation and exacerbate pathogenic tendency via persistent intracellular stimulation and direct interaction.
