The transition to low-carbon economies, advancements in high-tech and rapid uptake of
electronic equipment will see increased demand over the coming decades for so-called …

As society transitions to low-carbon, renewable energy resources, the demand for metals
and minerals is set to increase. Massive quantities of base metals and mineral materials (for …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) pose a high risk to ecosystems owing to their
adverse environmental effects. The use of biochar in constructed wetlands (CWs) to remove …

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent and ecotoxic chemicals in aquatic
environments. To date, little is known about measures for strengthening PFAS removal in …

The microbial electrochemical system (MES) holds promise for in synchronously wastewater
treatment and resource utilization, yet it is hampered by suboptimal electron transfer …

Objectives During gastrointestinal infection, dysbiosis can result in decreased production of
microbially derived short‐chain fatty acids (SCFAs). In response to the presence of intestinal …

Rare earth elements are increasingly required for use in modern high-tech components, and
primary production is necessary to meet the demand. Reprocessing legacy metallurgical …

The potential risk of multiple contaminants mobilization from sediment was evaluated under
the infiltration of reactive organic matter (OM) during groundwater recharge. Significant NH 4 …

Permafrost thaw in northern peatlands is likely to create a positive feedback to climate
change, as microbes transform soil carbon (C) into carbon dioxide (CO 2) or methane (CH …

Iron-reducing bacteria (IRB) are strongly involved in Fe cycling in surface environments.
Transformation of Fe and associated trace elements is strongly linked to the reactivity of …