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Agronomy
Mohammad Bagher Hassanpouraghdam, Yadeghar Salimi, Mohammad Reza Morshedloo, Mohammad Asadi, Farzad Rasouli, Sezai Ercisli, Hafize Fidan, Crina Carmen Muresan, Romina Alina Marc
Summary: The morphological and essential oil diversity of Stachys lavandulifolia populations from the west and northwest of Iran were evaluated. The results showed significant differences between the populations for most traits. GC/MS analysis confirmed the presence of 28 components comprising up to 94.4% of the oils. Natural habitats and geo-climatological factors influenced both the morphological traits and oil composition. The populations have potential for breeding programs and future conservation and exploitation initiatives.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrea Ronavari, Nora Igaz, Dora I. Adamecz, Bettina Szerencses, Csaba Molnar, Zoltan Konya, Ilona Pfeiffer, Monika Kiricsi
Summary: The nanomaterial industry produces large quantities of metal-based nanomaterials for various applications, but the use of toxic chemicals for production burdens the environment. Green synthetic approaches have emerged to provide eco-friendly alternative methods and reduce the ecological footprint.
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Agronomy
Raul Sanchez-Vioque, David Herraiz-Penalver, Enrique Melero Bravo, Gonzalo Ortiz de Elguea-Culebras, Baudilio Herrero, Yolanda Santiago, Marta Bueno, Silvia Perez-Magarino, Maria del Carmen Asensio S. Manzanera
Summary: Spanish sage or lavender sage is an aromatic plant with high economic potential in agriculture. However, the presence of various chemotypes makes it difficult to supply homogeneous crops. A study found that the essential oil composition of lavender sage is mainly determined by genetics, suggesting the possibility of selecting and breeding individual plants with specific compositions for long-term homogeneous quality.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cristina Cedeno-Pinos, Antonia Maria Jimenez-Monreal, Maria Quilez, Sancho Banon
Summary: Sage by-product extracts (SE) are a valuable source of phenolic acids and flavonoids for food applications. SE showed good antioxidant properties and improved the stability of yoghurt sauces, making them suitable as natural antioxidants for clean-label products.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengqi Shen, Chao Yu, Huanqin Guan, Xiang Dong, Cooro Harris, Zhen Xiao, Zhouyang Yin, Michelle Muzzio, Honghong Lin, Jerome R. Robinson, Vicki L. Colvin, Shouheng Sun
Summary: Nanoparticle catalysts show promise in enabling multistep chemical reactions in a tandem fashion for green chemistry synthesis. Specifically, AuPd alloy NPs exhibit excellent catalytic performance in one-pot reactions to produce high-quality PBO, while Cu NPs can catalyze similar reactions to form PBO when formic acid is replaced.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Upama Das, Rajib Biswas
Summary: A greener route using the bulb root segment of the banana tree was employed to synthesize gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), which showed potential in reducing metallic ions and capping NPs. UV-visible spectrophotometer analysis confirmed the presence of AuNPs with a strong absorbance around 530 nm. Scanning electron microscope investigation revealed the spherical shape of the NPs, while transmission electron microscope images showed their diameter ranging from 4 to 21 nm.
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Ali Jadidi, Behrooz Irannejad, Mehdi Salehi, Mehdi Safarabadi
Summary: This study investigated the effect of Stachys lavandulifolia on occupational stress in emergency medical technicians (EMTs). The results showed that using Stachys lavandulifolia tea as a complementary therapy can alleviate occupational stress in EMTs.
EXPLORE-THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING
(2023)
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Parasitology
A. D. Alanazi, A. E. Albalawi, H. I. Almohammed, A. F. Shater
Summary: This study investigated the in vitro and in vivo effects of the Stachys lavandulifolia methanolic extract (SLME) against Leishmania major infection. The results showed that SLME had potent effects in eliminating and controlling Leishmania parasites, making it a potential alternative medicine for treating Leishmaniasis.
TROPICAL BIOMEDICINE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hojat Veisi, Bikash Karmakar, Taiebeh Tamoradi, Saba Hemmati, Malak Hekmati, Mona Hamelian
Summary: Plant-derived nanoparticles offer sustainable and versatile catalysts through green synthesis methods, utilizing herbal extracts as internal reductants to produce stable nanoparticles with excellent catalytic activity in various reactions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xuguang Sun, Huan Cheng, Moxia Li, Jiamei Chen, Dong Li, Bingwu Liu, Yuxiong Jiang, Xidong Duan, Jiawen Hu
Summary: This study presents a collision electrochemical method for synthesizing high-quality metal nanoparticles without the use of electrolyte solution. It allows the synthesis of monodisperse homogeneous Au nanoparticles and heterogeneous Pd- and Pt-coated Au nanoparticles, with the morphology of the resultant metal nanoparticles easily tailorable by changing the concentration of the growth solution. This green synthesis method is significant for a variety of nanomaterials.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cristina Cedeno-Pinos, Magdalena Martinez-Tome, Maria Jose Jordan, Sancho Banon
Summary: Sage aqueous extracts obtained from distillation by-products were tested as antioxidants for jelly candies. Two experimental extracts with different phenolic acid and flavonoid content were studied. The addition of the extracts resulted in increased antioxidant capacity and improved physical quality traits of the candies. This study suggests that sage distillation by-products can be used to produce healthier candies.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Firdaous Remok, Soukaina Saidi, Aman Allah Gourich, Khalid Zibouh, Mohamed Maouloua, Fadwa El Makhoukhi, Naoual El Menyiy, Hanane Touijer, Mohamed Bouhrim, Sevser Sahpaz, Ahmad Mohammad Salamatullah, Mohammed Bourhia, Touriya Zair
Summary: Salvia lavandulifolia Vahl leaf aqueous extract has antioxidant, antimicrobial, and hypoglycemic activities, making it a potential treatment for diabetes.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jahar Dey, Sang-Jo Lee, Jiwhan Kim, Sung-Hwan Lim, Jae-Min Ha, Min-Jae Lee, Sung-Min Choi
Summary: This study introduces a method for forming nanoparticle supercrystals driven by covalent bonding interactions, which provide stronger structural stability compared to traditional intermolecular forces. The versatility and cost-effectiveness of the covalent bonding approach make it highly practical for various applications.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ramazan Erenler, Esma Nur Gecer, Ibrahim Hosaflioglu, Lutfi Behcet
Summary: Nanotechnology has been extensively studied for its applications in various fields. In this study, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using Stachys spectabilis and their properties were investigated. The structure and stability of ss-AgNPs were confirmed using spectroscopy and zeta potential measurements. The nanoparticles exhibited high catalytic activity in the degradation of methylene blue and showed excellent antioxidant effects. These findings suggest that ss-AgNPs have great potential as a promising agent in the field of pharmacy.
BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bogdan Andrei Miu, Anca Dinischiotu
Summary: Nanotechnology, specifically the synthesis of nanoparticles (NPs), is expanding rapidly and finding widespread applications in various industries. Conventional methods of NPs synthesis have raised environmental and health concerns, hence the need for alternative green approaches involving living organisms or biological extracts. This review aims to summarize the current knowledge on how different factors can affect the size and shape of NPs synthesized through biological methods, providing valuable insights for researchers in developing new green synthesis techniques.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shahrzad Arshadi-Rastabi, Javad Moghaddam, Mohammad Reza Eskandarian
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2015)
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Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Bahram Behnajady, Javad Moghaddam
JOURNAL OF CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY
(2015)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mostafa Aghazadeh Ghomi, Javad Moghaddam, Naghi Parvini Ahmadi
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Mostafa Aghazadeh Ghomi, Javad Moghaddam, Naghi Parvini Ahmadi
TRANSACTIONS OF THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF METALS
(2017)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Bahram Behnajady, Javad Moghaddam
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Engineering, Chemical
Saeid Karimi, Fereshteh Rashchi, Javad Moghaddam
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MINERAL PROCESSING
(2017)
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Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Nima Sadeghi, Javad Moghaddam, Mehdi Ojaghi Ilkhchi
TRANSACTIONS OF NONFERROUS METALS SOCIETY OF CHINA
(2017)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Sh. Nakisa, N. Parvini Ahmadi, J. Moghaddam
SURFACE ENGINEERING
(2014)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Javad Moghaddam, Seyed Behnam Ghaffari, Rasoul Sarraf-Mamoory, Sara Mollaesmail
SYNTHESIS AND REACTIVITY IN INORGANIC METAL-ORGANIC AND NANO-METAL CHEMISTRY
(2014)
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Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Mostafa Aghazadeh-Ghomi, Javad Moghaddam, Naghi Parvini Ahmadi
TRANSACTIONS OF NONFERROUS METALS SOCIETY OF CHINA
(2018)
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Chemistry, Physical
Sajjad Nasiri Khalil Abad, Javad Moghaddam, Mahdi Mozammel, Amir Mostafaei, Markus Chmielus
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2019)
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Engineering, Chemical
Bahram Behnajady, Javad Moghaddam
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2017)
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Electrochemistry
Saeid Karimi, Ahmad Ghahreman, Fereshteh Rashchi, Javad Moghaddam
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2017)
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Chemistry, Physical
Nima Sadeghi, Javad Moghaddam, Mehdi Ojaghi Ilkhchi
PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROBLEMS OF MINERAL PROCESSING
(2017)
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Engineering, Chemical
Bingyao Wang, Tianyi Cai, Xiaoshu Cai, Wu Zhou, Zeqi Liu
Summary: The size and morphology of nanoparticles significantly impact their performance. Current methods, such as electron microscopy or atomic force microscopy, have limitations in sample preparation, processing time, and quantitative characterization. Therefore, it is crucial to develop a fast, accurate, and statistical method for measuring nanoparticle size and morphology. In this study, a new method called polarized imaging dynamic light scattering (PIDLS) is proposed, which irradiates nanoparticles with a vertical linearly polarized laser beam and utilizes a polarization camera to collect dynamic light scattering images at different polarization directions. The method effectively determines particle size, morphology, and sphericity based on depolarization patterns and degree of linear polarization. PIDLS also enables simultaneous measurement of particle size and morphology distributions, allowing for the evaluation of particle uniformity. The effectiveness of PIDLS is validated with the measurement of five types of industrial titanium dioxide.
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Engineering, Chemical
Qingye Meng, Shuangling Zhong, Jingfei Wang, Zhenqian Zhang, Yan Gao, Xuejun Cui
Summary: In this study, a non-toxic natural polysaccharide, sodium alginate (SA), was developed for targeted delivery of curcumin (CUR) in tumor therapy. The CUR was coated in microcapsules using a quick, efficient, and environment-friendly sonochemical method. The microcapsules showed similar toxicity to free curcumin in anti-tumour evaluation and exhibited effective antibacterial properties. This research has the potential to provide a low-cost tumor targeting vector and can be promoted for clinical application.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Christin Velten, Mirko Ebert, Christian Lessig, Katharina Zaehringer
Summary: Ray tracing Particle Image Velocimetry (RT-PIV) is an optical technique that corrects for distortions in velocity measurements caused by transparent geometries in challenging optical systems. This study focuses on the challenges and implications of using RT-PIV in a body centred cubic (bcc) sphere packing with gaseous flow, where transparent glass balls are used for optical access. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the method in reconstructing velocity fields behind transparent spheres.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yanhao Ye, Ji Xu, Wei Ge
Summary: By modeling neighboring particles as a single coarse-grained particle, the discrete particle method (DPM) can now simulate industrial-scale particle-fluid systems. However, there is still a lack of a systematic approach to determine the properties and interaction models of these coarse-grained particles, which affects the predictability of the method. In this study, kernel functions for modeling the coarse-grained particles are constructed based on the analysis of collisions between predefined particle groups, and the model parameters are determined by equating the statistical properties of the coarse-grained particles to those of the real particles. This approach has been effective in simulating the homogeneous cooling of granular gas and experimental fluidized beds.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Boris I. Kharisov, Oxana V. Kharissova, Lucy T. Gonzalez, Yolanda Pena Mendez, Igor E. Uflyand, Idalia Gomez de la Fuente
Summary: Hydroxyapatite (HA) composites with carbon allotropes and nanocarbons are rapidly developing in materials chemistry, especially for medical applications. These composites can be synthesized using various methods and exhibit biocompatibility and hemocompatibility, making them suitable for bone regeneration and wastewater treatment.
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Engineering, Chemical
Xing Li, Qun Chen, Zhaozhao Liu, Cheng Zhou, Chen Wang, Chen Chen
Summary: The particle size distribution (PSD) curve is an important expression of soil properties. However, existing characteristic parameters can only represent some points of the curve and fail to capture all the information. This paper introduces a new fraction characteristic parameter based on grading entropy and proposes a refined presentation method for the PSD curve. The new method not only represents the differences in curve width more accurately but also has higher discrimination ability. The application of this method in describing deposit distribution and predicting soil hydraulic conductivity is discussed. The research results can provide reference for the refined representation of PSD curves.
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Engineering, Chemical
Qingjin Zhang, Liangliang Fu, Guangwen Xu, Dingrong Bai
Summary: This study comprehensively analyzes the temperature effect on the minimum fluidization velocity (Umf) in fluidized-bed reactors. The analysis reveals the influence of temperature on Umf is determined by the relative importance of hydrodynamic forces and interparticle forces, which result in changes in gas properties, bed voidage, and physiochemical characteristics of particles. An equation is derived to predict the temperature influences on Umf under broad temperature conditions.
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Engineering, Chemical
Josephine Oppotsch, Matthias Steinke, Miriam Fritsch, Fritz -Herbert Heinsius, Thomas Held, Nikoline Hilse, Viktor Scherer, Ulrich Wiedner
Summary: This work is the second part of a simulation study on processing densely packed and moving granular assemblies using PEPT. A cost-effective PET-like detector system is being developed to overcome the high cost of PET scanners commonly used for PEPT. Monte Carlo simulations and Geant4 software were used to study the spatial resolution of different scenarios, and it was found that oversampling and iteration improved the resolution significantly.
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Engineering, Chemical
Lian Duan, Zhixun Xia, Yunchao Feng, Binbin Chen, Likun Ma, Jianxin Hu
Summary: In this study, boron-magnesium agglomerates with varying mass ratios were prepared and the combustion process of these agglomerates under different oxygen-rich concentrations were investigated. The results showed that when the mass fraction of magnesium powder in boron-magnesium agglomerates exceeded a certain threshold, a transient flameout process occurred. This process is affected by the magnesium content of the agglomerate and the oxygen concentration in the ambient atmosphere.
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Engineering, Chemical
Lixia Hou, Chunxiao Qu, Min Su, Zhihan Liang, Qi Hao
Summary: This study investigates the impact of polymer modified Fe3O4 nanoparticles on lysozyme (Lys) crystallization under different conditions, using functionalized Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (Polymer C@Fe3O4) as nucleation agents. The findings show that the surface charge density of Polymer C@Fe3O4 is highest at a modification mass ratio of 8:3 for Fe3O4 to Polymer C. By adding 15% of the PolymerC@Fe3O4 prepared from Fe3O4 with an average particle size of 150 nm, magnetic core lysozyme (M-Lys) crystals with an average particle size of 11.08 mm, narrow size distribution, and regular morphology were obtained with a yield of 82.42% within 60 min.
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Engineering, Chemical
Fangling Hu, Liangliang Fu, Qingjin Zhang, Guangwen Xu, Dingrong Bai
Summary: This study proposes a method for synthesizing high-quality forsterite using abundant boron mud waste through high-temperature thermochemical reactions. The reaction can be completed rapidly at low temperatures due to the high reactivity of fine raw powder materials. The synthesized forsterite products exhibit high densification, well-developed grains, and an activation energy of 165.5 kJ/mol in the temperature range of 1100-1500°C. This study provides a low-cost method for producing forsterite and an efficient solution for treating solid waste.
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Engineering, Chemical
Yi Liu, Yunyan Guo, Rui Zhu, Jinqiang Zhou, Zhengxu Lin, Kai Han, Chongwei An, Jingyu Wang, Bidong Wu
Summary: Improved controllability and energy density of ignition agents are important for the development of energetic composite materials. In this study, HNS/CL-20 composite microspheres were prepared using droplet microfluidics and emulsification techniques with GAP as the binder. The microspheres exhibited higher sphericity and particle size uniformity compared to raw HNS, and retained the crystal structure of both HNS and CL-20. The microspheres also showed higher apparent activation energy, better safety performance, and good dispersibility, demonstrating excellent ignition performance and significant energy release effects.
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Engineering, Chemical
Max Kriegeskorte, Nikoline Hilse, Phil Spatz, Viktor Scherer
Summary: This study experimentally analyzed the particle mechanics of a single floor in a multiple hearth furnace. The results showed that increasing the blade angle led to an increase in the particle free surface area. The frequency distribution of the mean distance among particles provided information about the morphology of the particle bulk.
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Engineering, Chemical
Min Cai, Shuangzhu Kong, Sheng Chen, Mengxi Liu, Chunxi Lu
Summary: Reasonable reactor design is crucial for increasing the C2 yield in the oxidative coupling of methane (OCM). This study focused on large-scale fluidized bed reactors and conducted experiments and simulations to investigate their hydrodynamics and reaction performance. The results showed that the consecutive reactions of ethylene were severe in the bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) reactor due to gas back-mixing, high solids holdup, and non-uniform solids distribution, while they were negligible in the riser reactor. Both reactors achieved isothermal operation for the OCM process, with the riser reactor showing higher C2 selectivity and yield compared to the BFB reactor. This study provides valuable information for OCM reactor design and commercialization.
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Engineering, Chemical
Jiangkui Hu, Shijie Yang, Yingying Pei, Xilong Wang, Yulong Liao, Shuai Li, Aolong Yue, Jia-Qi Huang, Hong Yuan
Summary: This review discusses the interfacial issues in all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) based on sulfide solid electrolytes (SEs) and high-voltage cathodes, and proposes strategies to stabilize the electrolyte/cathode interfaces. The future research direction of electrolyte/cathode interfaces and the application prospects of powder technology in sulfide-based ASSLBs are also discussed.