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Versatile platform of 3D/2D/1D:ZnFe2O4/NiAl-LDH/MWCNTs nanocomposite for photocatalytic purification of dinoseb and electrocatalytic O2 evolution reaction

Lee DE, Husain A, Khan A, Danish M, Jo WK

Environ Res, 2025 Jan 01;264(Pt 1):120367.
PMID: 39549909 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.120367

Integrating photocatalysis with electrocatalysis may represent a synergistic approach to address environmental and energy challenges. In this context, we explored synthesizing a series of nanocomposite materials using a solid-state approach involving simple grinding and subsequent thermal treatment for the photocatalytic purification of dinoseb and electrocatalytic oxygen evolution (OER). Interestingly, among the series of synthesized materials, 40 wt percentage of 3D/2D/1D:ZnFe2O4/NiAl-LDH/MWCNTs ternary nanocomposite (40-NZM) showed highly improved dinoseb detoxification and OER efficiencies compared to those of pure materials. Importantly, approximately 98% detoxification of dinoseb was observed within 75 min of irradiation time under a visible light source. Remarkably, the 40-NZM nanocomposite exhibited the highest rate constant value (k = 4.1 × 10-2 min-1) with a favorable R2 (0.98) parameter. Furthermore, 40-NZM showed promising electrocatalytic OER performance, requiring only 217 mV of overpotential to achieve 10 mAcm-2 of current density with a smaller Tafel slope of 66.6 mVdec-1. Additionally, long-term stability was tested by recording 2000 cyclic voltammetry (CV) cycles. The results revealed that 40-NZM could maintain its catalytic activity for a longer duration as it required only 227 mV to attain 10 mAcm-2 even after 2000 CV cycles. Consequently, these outstanding characteristics of 40-NZM nanocomposite underscore the significant potential for catalytic water purification and sustainable energy conversion.
Fulltext Understanding Practice Variations in the Management of Central Nervous System Germ Cell Tumours : Insights from the NUGA Survey

Wong RX, Shotelersuk K, Jia-Mahasap B, Ronthong W, Foo JC, Ganesan D, et al.

J Korean Neurosurg Soc, 2026 Oct 22.
PMID: 42902881 DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2026.0025

OBJECTIVE: Central nervous system germ cell tumours (CNS GCTs) are more prevalent in Asia than in Western populations. Treatment approaches remain heterogeneous across different Asian countries.
METHODS: Following a physical meeting of Asian specialists in Seoul in September 2024, an on-site and electronic survey was conducted among Asian specialists within the NeUro Germ cell Asia network to assess practice patterns and identify areas requiring consensus.
RESULTS: Forty-two specialists from eight Asian countries participated. Findings highlight the need for an Asian consortium to standardize management. Key variations were noted in age stratification, necessity of biopsy, tumour marker cut-offs, classification of bifocal disease and management of basal ganglia tumours, the role of chemotherapy in germinomas, and radiotherapy dose and volume for non-germinomatous germ cell tumours (NGGCTs).
CONCLUSION: This survey identifies substantial practice variation in CNS GCT management across Asia. Priority areas requiring consensus include biopsy indications, tumour marker interpretation, age-adapted treatment strategies, the role of radiotherapy alone in adolescent and young adult germinoma, and optimisation of chemotherapy and radiotherapy approaches for NGGCT.

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