Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hassan Anwer, Jae-Woo Park
Summary: A hierarchical NixMn(0.5-x)O catalyst with tuned band edges and preferential oxidation by holes was reported for directing charge carriers to opposite interfaces, achieving excellent sulfamethoxazole degradation. The synthesis scheme reversal yielded a catalyst with inverse geometry and directed electron flow. The collective impact of Lorentz force and internal charge carrier drift contributed to recombination suppression and degradation efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Cao Bin, Yuan Yi, Shan Zhicheng, Wang Qiang, Amor Abdelkader, Ali Reza Kamali, Diogo Montalvao
Summary: This study investigates the influence of particle size on eddy current separation by combining simulations and physical experiments. Pearson correlation analysis reveals a strong correlation between the simulation and the experiment. The study also explores the interaction effects between particle size and material type, rotational speed, and magnetic pole arrangement. The results provide insights into the design and optimization of eddy current separation for particles of different sizes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hong-Guang Zhu, Han-Qi Tang, Yong-Qiang Cheng, Zai-Gui Li, Li-Tao Tong
Summary: The study successfully separated pea protein using the Lorentz force-assisted charge carrier separation enhancement strategy, and the magnetic field as an auxiliary means improved the purity and yield of the protein concentrate.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mingxuan Zhang, Zhipeng Ma, Guijuan Chen, Fafeng Xia, Xinlong Yu
Summary: A novel electromagnetic ultrasonic-assisted spreading technique for molten Sn-9Zn solder on SiC ceramics was developed. The distribution and strength of the magnetic induction, along with a numerical simulation, were investigated. The method allows for brazing without direct contact, preventing substrate cracking and providing easy process control and material protection.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yuan Yi, Cao Bin, Zhang Xuemei, Feng Lei, Wang Tiansheng, Wang Qiang
Summary: In this study, a three-dimensional transient simulation model of the eddy current separator was established, and the effects of material temperature on the separation were investigated. The results showed that reducing the material temperature can improve the separation between conductive non-ferrous and non-conductive materials, but it has a negative impact on the separation between different non-ferrous metals.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jinmei Sun, Tie Liu, Xiaoyu Guo, Shuang Yuan, Jun Wang, Noriyuki Hirota, Qiang Wang
Summary: The obvious grain refinement of primary MnSb phase has been observed in Mn-89.7 wt% Sb alloy solidified under a high-gradient magnetic field. The refinement can be attributed to the constituent supercooling in front of the solidification interface, which promotes nucleation of the primary MnSb phase, and is linked to the enrichment of Mn solute induced by the magnetic force and the Lorentz force.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mehmet Fatih Kaya, Nesrin Demir, Neil V. Rees, Ahmad El-Kharouf
Summary: The production of green hydrogen using proton exchange membrane water electrolysis technology is efficient but expensive. By modifying the electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reactions to improve bubble separation, the performance of the catalyst is enhanced.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Chen, Chenhao Jiang, Maolin Chen, Jianli Zhang, Guangya Hou, Yiping Tang
Summary: A new method for suppressing Zn dendrites by applying an external magnetic field is proposed in this study. The interaction of magnetic field and electric field affects the movement of Zn ions, promoting mass transfer on the electrode surface and inhibiting the growth of zinc dendrites. Experimental results show that this method can effectively reduce the nucleation overpotential of Zn and prolong the cycle life.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yilin Dong, Jie Zhang, Qiuwen Wang, Dongyu Xu, Shaoxuan Pang, Luiza C. Campos, Zhijun Ren, Pengfei Wang
Summary: This study aimed to enhance the removal and mineralization efficiency of ciprofloxacin (CIP) using the integrated photocatalysis and fluidized bed biofilm reactor (FBBR) by introducing a magnetic field (MF) and B-doped Bi3O4Cl as the photocatalysts. The results showed that the addition of MF increased the degradation rate and total organic carbon (TOC) degradation rate, as well as accelerated microbial metabolism. The use of MF improved the performance of the integrated system and provided an efficient method for the treatment of wastewater containing antibiotics.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
N. Nomura, F. Mishima, S. Nishijima
Summary: The method of removing micro-plastics from sea water has been developed using electro-magnetic force. Through simulations, it has been found that a combination of specific flow velocity, electrode size, current density, and applied magnetic field can achieve a good separation efficiency in treating seawater containing microplastics.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Suli Zhao, Zifeng You, Xuewei Zhang, Jinxu Li
Summary: Fe-Ga alloys show different corrosion behaviors in seawater under magnetic fields, with parallel magnetic fields inhibiting corrosion and perpendicular magnetic fields promoting corrosion. Additionally, an applied parallel magnetic field enhances electrochemical corrosion through the action of the Lorentz force.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2021)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
H. Wu, Y. Dai, M. D. Ding
Summary: Sunquakes are seismic waves excited by solar flares. This study analyzed 20 strong flares in Solar Cycle 24 and found a correlation between sunquakes, hard X-ray emission, and white-light enhancement. It suggests that highly energetic electrons are the main driver of sunquakes, but there is also a magnetic field-driven mechanism for some events.
ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Feiyu Chen, Weijie Wang, Shengjun Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a new type of stabilized platform based on seven-degree-of-freedom Lorentz force magnetic levitation to address the poor attitude maneuverability, low pointing stability, and pointing inaccuracy of agile satellites. The study designs an adaptive controller based on the RBF neural network to improve the pointing accuracy of satellite loads. The simulation results show that the proposed controller greatly improves pointing accuracy and anti-interference ability, effectively enhancing the pointing accuracy and stability of the satellite/payload.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Martin Francis Phelan, Mehmet Efe Tiryaki, Jelena Lazovic, Hunter Gilbert, Metin Sitti
Summary: A novel design of MRI-driven microcatheter was proposed in this study, achieving miniaturization and reduced power consumption through optimized control strategies. The implementation of a quad-configuration microcoil design demonstrated improved tip motion control and conservation of power during catheter operations.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Jasir Jawad, Alaa H. Hawari, Syed Javaid Zaidi
Summary: Global population growth has resulted in freshwater scarcity, with artificial intelligence models emerging as popular tools for simulating and optimizing water treatment processes. Membrane processes and desalination techniques are being used to address household and industrial water demands.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Priyabrata Pal, Shadi W. Hasan, Mohammad Abu Haija, Mika Sillanpaa, Fawzi Banat
Summary: Colloidal gas aphrons (CGAs) are highly stable, micrometer-sized bubbles encapsulated by surfactant multilayers. They have various properties that make them ideal for biotechnological applications, particularly in the recovery of biomolecules. Experimental results have shown that CGA-based recovery is primarily determined by electrostatic or hydrophobic interactions with polyphenols, proteins, yeast, and other biological molecules. Knowledge transfer is crucial for commercializing CGA-based bio-product recovery.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Aya Aboukhater, Mohammad Abu Haija, Fawzi Banat, Israa Othman, Muhammad Ashraf Sabri, Bharath Govindan
Summary: In this study, Ni1-xPdx alloyed nanostructures were synthesized as catalysts for the electrocatalytic conversion of furfural. The results showed that alloyed catalysts exhibited superior electrocatalytic activity for furfural conversion, and the selectivity of hydrogenated products could be tuned by adjusting experimental parameters.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Dinumol Varghese, Fadi Alnaimat, Bobby Mathew
Summary: This work presents a simulation-based study on the thermohydraulic characteristics of a MEMS heat sink using serpentine microchannels for thermal management of concentrated photovoltaic cells. The results show that the use of serpentine microchannels leads to lower thermal resistance and higher pumping power compared to straight microchannels. The study also reveals that an increase in Reynolds number leads to an increase in pumping power and a decrease in thermal resistance, regardless of the channel's geometry.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Farah Abu Hatab, Omar A. Z. Ibrahim, Samah E. E. Warrag, Ahmad S. Darwish, Tarek Lemaoui, M. Mujahid Alam, Taghreed Alsufyani, Violeta Jevtovic, Fawzi Banat, Shadi W. Hasan, Inas M. AlNashef, Byong-Hun Jeon, Yacine Benguerba
Summary: Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have potential as solvents for various applications, but their recovery is influenced by economic and environmental factors. This study investigated the recovery of methyl triphenyl phosphonium bromide/triethylene glycol (MTPPB/TEG 1:4) after de-aromatization, desulfurization, and denitrogenation of fuels. The results showed that washing the DES with distilled water was more effective than stripping with n-heptane. Increasing the DES-to-regeneration solvent mass ratio and the number of wash cycles improved recovery. The regenerated DES exhibited similar extraction effectiveness to fresh DES.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amos Avornyo, Arumugham Thanigaivelan, Rambabu Krishnamoorthy, Shadi W. W. Hassan, Fawzi Banat
Summary: TiO2/ZrO2 ceramic membranes modified with Ag-CuO nanoparticles were synthesized and demonstrated enhanced separation performance for emulsified oil. The modified membranes showed increased hydrophilicity, decreased porosity, and improved flux, oil rejection, and antifouling properties. The 0.5 wt.% modified membrane exhibited the highest water flux (303.63 L m(-2) h(-1)) and oil rejection efficiency (97.8%) among the tested membranes.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Parashuram Kallem, Nadeen Elashwah, G. Bharath, Hanaa M. Hegab, Shadi W. Hasan, Fawzi Banat
Summary: This research focuses on the development of nanocomposite membranes with high permeability and self-cleaning properties using MXene nanomaterials functionalized with a zwitterion. The incorporation of the functionalized MXene into the polyethersulfone membrane improves its porosity, hydrophilicity, and tensile strength. The developed membrane shows significantly higher water flux and rejection rates for organic matter, as well as enhanced dye separation and self-cleaning properties.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Fadi Alnaimat, Khadije El Kadi, Bobby Mathew
Summary: In this paper, a steady-state analysis is conducted to investigate the condensation of R134a and propane (R290) inside a 0.5-mm square microchannel. A three-dimensional multiphase computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model based on Volume-of-fluid (VOF) approach is developed and validated. The results show different flow regimes transition during condensation and the increase of heat transfer coefficient with increasing mass flux, lower saturation-to-wall temperature difference, and higher inlet vapor quality. Propane is also found to be an environmentally friendly substitute with enhanced heat transfer coefficient compared to R134a.
THERMAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRESS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jawaher AlYammahi, K. Rambabu, A. Thanigaivelan, Shadi W. Hasan, Hanifa Taher, Pau Loke Show, Fawzi Banat
Summary: In this study, camel milk powder enriched with date sugar was produced using a spray-drying technique. The optimum conditions for maximum overall powder yield were determined. The powder exhibited good functional properties and unique morphological properties, and had improved thermal stability and high nutritional value. It could potentially be used in a wide range of food and beverage products.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tarek Lemaoui, Abir Boublia, Soumaya Lemaoui, Ahmad S. Darwish, Barbara Ernst, Manawwer Alam, Yacine Benguerba, Fawzi Banat, Inas M. AlNashef
Summary: A machine learning approach was used to predict the solubility of CO2 in DESs and screen 1320 DESs for their development as more sustainable solvents for carbon capture.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Radhakrishnan Naresh Kumar, Somya Sadaf, Mohini Verma, Shubhrasekhar Chakraborty, Shweta Kumari, Veerababu Polisetti, Parashuram Kallem, Jawed Iqbal, Fawzi Banat
Summary: The use of novel flocculants in combination with a sequencing batch reactor (SBR) has proven effective in reducing polluted effluents from landfill leachate and municipal wastewater. Co-treatment of landfill leachate with municipal wastewater in SBR, followed by coagulation-flocculation, achieved significant removal of COD, ammonia, nitrate, phosphate, turbidity, and TSS. The combined treatment with the new flocculants successfully met international standards for discharges to inland surface water.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Bharath Govindan, Muhammad Ashraf Sabri, Abdul Hai, Fawzi Banat, Mohammad Abu Haija
Summary: The new era of nanomedicine offers significant opportunities for cancer diagnostics and treatment, with the potential of multifunctional magnetic nanomaterials as specific carriers for drugs and imaging agents. In addition, artificial intelligence can optimize material properties and enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic agents in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rambabu Krishnamoorthy, Abdul Hai, Fawzi Banat
Summary: This study investigated and optimized subcritical water extraction (SCWE) for the extraction of bioactives from mango seed kernel (MSK). The results showed that SCWE had higher extract yield and antioxidant activity compared to conventional methods. The MSK extract also showed potential as a natural preservative for oxidative food products.
Article
Acoustics
Jawaher AlYammahi, Ahmad S. Darwish, Ghaiath Almustafa, Tarek Lemaoui, Inas M. AlNashef, Shadi W. Hasan, Hanifa Taher, Fawzi Banat
Summary: The aim of this study is to develop an environmentally friendly and effective method for the extraction of nutritious date sugar using natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) and ultrasound-assisted extraction (USAE). The best performing NADES was synthesized using choline chloride (ChCl), citric acid (CA) and water in a ratio of 1:1:1 with 20 wt% water, resulting in a sugar yield of 78.30 ± 3.91 g/100 g. Further optimizations using response surface method (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) led to a sugar recovery of 87.81 ± 2.61 g/100 g. The NADES-USAE method showed a 43.1% higher sugar yield compared to conventional hot water extraction (CHWE). This study presents a promising approach for extracting nutritive sugars from dates using environmentally friendly solvents and advanced technology, while preserving the bioactive compounds.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Israa Othman, Fawzi Banat, Shadi W. Hasan, Cyril Aubry, Sundaramurthy Suresh, Mika Sillanpaa, Mohammad Abu Haija
Summary: CuFe2O4 nanoparticles were synthesized and immobilized on sepiolite fibers and graphene oxide sheets to produce a CuFe2O4/sepiolite/GO (CFSG) nanocomposite. The synthesized CFSG nanocomposite showed good adsorptive removal of Pb-(II) and Cd-(II) heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions. The CuFe2O4 nanoparticles on the CFSG surface facilitated the adsorption process through electrostatic interaction and complexation processes.
Article
Thermodynamics
Anas Alkhazaleh, Fadi Alnaimat, Bobby Mathew
Summary: This work presents a liquid-based MEMS heat sink with straight microchannel integrating square pin-fins for cooling of microelectronic chips. The study evaluates the performance of the heat sink and the contribution of geometric features through simulations. The results show that the square pin-fins reduce thermal resistance and increase pumping power, with the size and pitch of the pin-fins impacting the performance. Additionally, the increase in hydraulic diameter decreases both pumping power and thermal resistance. Experimental data is generated to validate the model.
THERMAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRESS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Arvin Sohrabi, Mousa Meratizaman, Shuli Liu
Summary: This paper simulates and discusses possible solutions to improve the economic and technical performances of a battery-less renewable energy-powered BWRO system under real climate conditions. The study finds that the photovoltaic-based system performs better in terms of specific energy consumption and unused energy ratio.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chunlan Pan, Xiaoyin Hu, Vishal Goyal, Theyab R. Alsenani, Salem Alkhalaf, Tamim Alkhalifah, Fahad Alturise, Hamad Almujibah, H. Elhosiny Ali
Summary: This paper introduces a novel waste heat recovery method using the hot flue gas from a ship's engine to produce liquefied hydrogen while meeting the ship's air-conditioning requirement. A comprehensive feasibility assessment is conducted and an artificial neural network with a multiobjective grey wolf optimization method is used for optimization. The findings indicate the highest mean sensitivity index of the flash temperature and the best optimization scenario for exergy efficiency, CO2 emission reduction, and liquefied hydrogen cost.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Daniele Chinello, Jan Post, Louis C. P. M. de Smet
Summary: In this study, PVDF-based anion-exchange membranes were designed to selectively separate nitrate from chloride. Experimental data showed that increasing the concentration of PVDF enhanced nitrate transport but also increased the membrane electrical resistance. The selectivity of nitrate was found to be independent of the membrane thickness and mainly driven by the increased affinity between the anion and the membrane.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Umar Noor, Muhammad Fayyaz Farid, Ammara Sharif, Amna Saleem, Zubair Nabi, Muhammad Furqan Mughal, Kiran Abbas, Toheed Ahmed
Summary: Global water scarcity is increasing, and water desalination is an important solution. Multifunctional advanced materials, such as membrane materials and solar-driven desalination, play a crucial role in water desalination. Additionally, these materials can be used for water purification, wastewater treatment, and pollutant elimination.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Emrah Gumus
Summary: With growing global concerns about climate change and environmental impacts, the use of nuclear energy in naval vessels offers a cleaner and more efficient solution to reduce emissions and address water and energy supply challenges. This study explores a novel system that combines a nuclear-driven supercritical carbon dioxide power cycle with reverse osmosis cogeneration to meet the water and electricity demands in maritime operations, enhancing the sustainability, efficiency, and self-sufficiency of naval vessels. The results indicate that the system has the potential to be a viable and effective solution for naval operations.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dao Thi Thanh Huyen, Saikat Sinha Ray, Young -Nam Kwon
Summary: This study focuses on the modification of a commercially available polyamide thin-film composite membrane with a zwitterionic material to enhance its fouling resistance. The modified membrane shows improved salt rejection and reduced permeability compared to the pristine membrane. Fouling tests demonstrate that the modified membrane has a lower fouling ratio and higher recovery ratio. The enhanced antifouling characteristics are attributed to the improved hydrophilicity resulting from the zwitterionic brushes and the salting-in effect.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Niklas Koeller, Lukas Mankertz, Selina Finger, Christian J. Linnartz, Matthias Wessling
Summary: This study presents a methodology to scale up Flow-electrode Capacitive Deionization (FCDI) technology from lab-scale to pilot-scale systems. By increasing membrane area and using a stacking approach, the FCDI modules were successfully scaled up and achieved a salt transfer rate comparable to lab-scale systems. This provides a foundation for future assessments of energy demand and economics.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mona Gulied, Sifani Zavahir, Tasneem Elmakki, Hyunwoong Park, Guillermo Hijos Gago, Ho Kyong Shon, Dong Suk Han
Summary: This study introduces a novel hybrid system that combines direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) and electrically switched ion exchange (ESIX) to facilitate seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) brine enrichment and selective lithium recovery.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhiqiang Zhang, Ruifeng Deng, Jiao Zhang, Lu She, Guangfeng Wei, Renyong Jia, Pengyu Xiang, Siqing Xia
Summary: A transmembrane electro-chemisorption system with authigenic acid and base was developed for enhancing ammonia recovery from strong ammonia wastewater. The system efficiently transformed ammonium into free ammonia, which was then adsorbed and recovered through transmembrane chemisorption. This system yielded pure (NH4)2SO4 product and produced valuable byproducts of pure hydrogen and oxygen. Higher applied voltage resulted in better ammonia recovery.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alena Popova, Sandrine Boivin, Takuji Shintani, Takahiro Fujioka
Summary: This study aimed to produce a high-integrity RO membrane by forming a polyamide skin layer on a TE support layer, in order to enhance the integrity of the membrane and improve the microbiological safety of potable water reuse.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sanjana Yagnambhatt, Saber Khanmohammadi, Jonathan Maisonneuve
Summary: This study investigates the concept of using heat to enhance reverse osmosis (RO) desalination. The effect of temperature on water permeate flux, specific energy, permeate quality, and applied operating pressures is evaluated using an analytical model. The results suggest that under specific conditions, the tradeoff between savings in mechanical pump work and thermal energy input in thermally-enhanced RO can be favorable, leading to overall energy savings.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiangju Si, Chenrui Xue, Shun Li, Linchao Yang, Weiwei Li, Jie Yang, Jihong Lan, Ningbo Sun
Summary: To meet the huge demand for lithium resources, there is an urgent need to develop a new efficient technology for lithium recovery from salt-lake brines. In this study, a selective membrane capacitive deionization system is reported, which achieves high lithium recovery capacity and rate through the use of materials with efficient intercalated pseudo-capacitance and a high specific area porous carbon. The use of a modified thin-coated membrane allows for selective Li+ recovery, and adjusting the concentrations of Li+ and Mg2+ in the feed solution enables higher Li+/Mg2+ selectivity.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mohamed R. Salem, R. Y. Sakr, Ghazy M. R. Assassa, Omar A. Aly
Summary: This research proposes a new method of using wasted thermal energies as an additional heating source for solar still distillation units (SSDUs) to increase productivity and reduce pollution and global warming. By testing two SSDUs, the study shows that heating airflow can raise temperatures, enhance freshwater production, and improve system thermal efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qimeng Sun, Miao Sun, Linyan Yang, Yuan Gao, Xinghai Zhou, Lihua Lyu, Chunyan Wei
Summary: This study presents an innovative design and fabrication of a fabric-based conical roll (FCR) evaporator, which enables low-temperature evaporation and achieves high evaporation efficiency with excellent thermal management ability. The evaporator has demonstrated advanced light-harvesting capability and can produce freshwater that meets drinking water standards, showing great potential for applications in desalination and sewage treatment.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yidong Zhang, Wangfang Deng, Meiyan Wu, Chao Liu, Guang Yu, Qiu Cui, Pedram Fatehi, Chunlin Xu, Bin Li
Summary: In this study, a novel polydopamine-functionalized lignin-containing pulp foam evaporator with high-efficiency desalination and multi-contaminant adsorption capabilities was designed. The foam evaporator showed excellent light absorption, water absorption, thermal conductivity, and chelation abilities, allowing for solar evaporation and contaminant adsorption synergistically. It also exhibited potential applications in metal ion concentration and contaminated seawater treatments, and demonstrated superior biodegradability compared to poly-styrene foam. This foam material holds promise for developing multifunctional photo-thermal systems for solar-driven water purification.
