Inventories of fire-derived (pyrogenic) C (PyC) stocks in soils remain incomplete for many parts of the world, yet are critical to reduce uncertainties in global PyC estimates. Additionally, PyC dynamics in soils remain poorly understood. For example, dissolved PyC (DPyC) fluxes from soil horizons, as well as the influence of historical fire events on these fluxes and soil PyC stocks remain poo...

In recent decades. an exponential increase in the concentration of anthropogenic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs; see Table I for a li st of PAH abbreviations) has been observed worldwide. Regulators need to know the sources if concentrations are to be reduced and appropriate remediation measures taken. "Source characterization of PAHs" involves linking these contaminants to their source...

The global market trend for Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) is projecting a significant increase in their uptake the construction sector. This mainly due to uniquely high-performance properties of ultra-thin insulation materials. uptake, however, can potentially be hindered by VIPs’ higher cost and environmental impacts when compared with conventional paper, first time, presents detailed evalua...