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Researchers have reviewed surfactant-influenced biosorption as a sustainable method for removing environmental pollutants from wastewater using modified biomaterials.

Researchers developed carbon nanospheres using probe ultrasonication for treating antibiotic-resistant MRSA infections, particularly in diabetic foot ulcers.

Researchers developed C-ZIF-67@PAN@Au@Apta nanofiber sensor using MOF materials and gold nanoparticles for detecting ampicillin in milk samples with high accuracy.

Researchers have developed a fluorescent nanoprobe using mesoporous SBA-15 silica and carbon quantum dots for detecting antibiotics CTC and GTM in water with high sensitivity and selectivity.

Researchers developed new bio-based photopolymerizable materials with dual antibacterial properties using natural dyes (purpurin and alizarin derivatives) and terpenes for 3D printing applications.

Researchers conducted a comprehensive health risk assessment of using treated wastewater for crop irrigation, examining impacts on tomatoes, carrots and cabbage through analysis of heavy metals, pathogens, pharmaceuticals and antibiotic resistance genes.

The UK FAO Reference Centre, jointly held by Cefas, APHA and VMD, has delivered AMR training programs in Ghana and India, while participating in global initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance in environmental and marine contexts. The Centre has collaborated with multiple countries through various programs including the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP), Animal Health Systems Strengthening (AHSS), and the Climate, Health, and Environment Resilience Programme (CHERP) in Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

The paper reviews electrochemical ozone production (EOP) technology, discussing mechanisms, catalysts, evaluation methods, and applications in water treatment and disinfection.

Researchers have developed a surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) chip for monitoring bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing signal molecules. The chip has demonstrated high sensitivity with a detection limit of 1nM for pyocyanine and can monitor bacterial growth with and without antibacterial drug treatments.