Academic Background The Brazilian Atlantic Forest is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, harboring a high number of endemic species and providing critical ecosystem services. However, a long history of deforestation has reduced its original forest cover to just 24%. Despite existing legal protections, the rate of forest loss remains alarming....

Academic Background As global population ageing intensifies, the impact of air pollution on public health becomes increasingly significant. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution is recognized as a major factor contributing to health issues such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory illnesses, and cognitive impairments. Particularly in...

Academic Background With the global transition to a low-carbon society, the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) as an important energy storage technology is rapidly increasing. However, the limited availability of lithium resources and the disposal of spent batteries have become pressing issues. Traditional lithium recycling methods, such as py...

The Paris Agreement is a crucial framework for global climate action, with countries outlining their climate goals and strategies through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). While existing research has primarily focused on assessing the mitigation targets within NDCs, the broader textual content of these documents has received little system...

Iron is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, widely present in the Earth’s crust, water bodies, and living organisms. The redox reactions of iron in natural cycles, especially in water bodies, play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and pollutant degradation in ecosystems. However, the mechanisms of iron cycling and its interaction with micr...