Review
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Irfan, Xianhua Liu, Khalid Hussain, Suraya Mushtaq, Jonnathan Cabrera, Pingping Zhang
Summary: This study conducted a quantitative and qualitative bibliometric analysis on cadmium pollution research, highlighting the contributions of China, the USA, and India. The main sources of cadmium are mining, industry, wastewater, sedimentation, and agricultural activities. In developing countries, people are mainly exposed to cadmium through air, freshwater, and food.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Xu Zhang, Yihao Zhang, Wei Guo, Shipu Jiao, Xianhua Liu
Summary: Electrochemical microfluidic technology has been extensively studied in various fields, but there is a lack of bibliometric analysis in this area. This study conducted a bibliometric analysis of 457 publications related to electrochemical microfluidic technology and identified hot topics, major contributors, and applications in biomedicine, food safety, and environmental monitoring. Future challenges and research strategies were also discussed. This bibliometric review provides valuable insights for researchers in the field.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Armstrong Ighodalo Omoregie, Khalida Muda, Oluwapelumi Olumide Ojuri, Ching Yi Hong, Farhan Mohd Pauzi, Nur Shahidah Binti Aftar Ali
Summary: Microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a method that creates sustainable cementitious binding material for geotechnical/structural engineering and environmental engineering. This review paper analyzes the current prospects and future research trends of MICP technology through bibliometric analysis, focusing on publications, contributing countries, journals, authors, institutions, funding sponsors, author keywords, and research directions. The study provides valuable information for researchers and promotes collaboration on MICP technology.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Margarida Rodrigues, Mario Franco
Summary: The study conducted a systematic review of literature on eco-city projects, focusing on China, which has attracted researchers' interest in this area. The main contribution lies in identifying commonly used keywords by authors and providing suggestions for future research.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maria de las Nieves Camacho, Daniel Jurburg, Martin Tanco
Summary: This article synthesizes the available information about heavy-duty fuel cell trucks and suggests their deployment as a complementary solution to reducing CO2 emissions alongside electric vehicles. The main research topics in the past decade include public policies, hydrogen supply chain, environmental impact, drivetrain technology, fuel cell, and storage tank applications. However, there are still research gaps to be addressed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luping Zeng, Wanxuan Li, Xiaoyan Wang, Yixin Zhang, Yiping Tai, Xiaomeng Zhang, Yunv Dai, Ran Tao, Yang Yang
Summary: Microbial sulfonamide degradation (MSD) is an efficient and safe treatment method in natural and engineered ecosystems. A bibliometric analysis of data from Web of Science (WoS) and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) was conducted to understand the research status and trends of MSD. China, Germany, Spain, the United States, and Australia were the leading countries in terms of high-impact publications, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences was the leading research institution. The top journal in terms of citations was Chemosphere. MSD research has evolved from basic laboratory experiments to complex environmental microbial communities and molecular mechanisms. Proteobacteria, Gammaproteobacteria, Burkholderiales, and Alcaligenaceae were the most frequently observed classifications, while Bacillus, Pseudomonas, and Achromobacter were the top three genera in MSD research.
Review
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Andor F. van den Hoven, Ruth G. M. Keijsers, Marnix G. E. H. Lam, Andor W. J. M. Glaudemans, Frederik A. Verburg, Wouter V. Vogel, Jules Lavalaye
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric overview of scientific publications on fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) positron emission tomography imaging and radionuclide therapy. The majority of studies focused on imaging topics, comparing FAPI-PET/CT with other imaging techniques and histopathology. The research activity is expanding to include radionuclide therapy, with preliminary reports showing potential benefits.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE AND MOLECULAR IMAGING
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Zehua Zhang, Zhuyun Leng, Kang Fang, Mingchuang Sun, Zhaoxing Li, Le Kang, Tao Chen, Meidong Xu
Summary: This study analyzed the global trends and potential hotspots of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) using bibliometric analysis. The results revealed that ESCC research has been rapidly developing in recent years, with China playing a decisive role in this field. The future focus of research will be on the treatment methods and efficacy evaluation of ESCC.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Bao Jin, Yitong Liu, Shunda Du, Xinting Sang, Huayu Yang, Yilei Mao
Summary: Until January 2022, a total of 71 articles on liver 3D bioprinting were identified, with an increase in articles since 2015. Most articles came from the USA, followed by South Korea, China, and Japan. The printing technology of liver 3D printing was the most studied topic, with Biofabrication publishing the highest number of papers and total citations. The analysis provides insights into the current trends and research topics in the field of liver 3D bioprinting for clinicians and researchers to consider for future directions.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Bin Ji, Yaqian Zhao, Jan Vymazal, Ulo Mander, Rauno Lust, Cheng Tang
Summary: Embedding MFC into CW to form CW-MFC has the potential to obtain bioelectricity and a clean environment; bibliometric analysis shows research focuses on bioelectricity generation performance, mechanism study, refractory pollutants removal, and enhanced conventional contaminants removal; future research directions include exploring biochemical properties of electrochemically active bacteria, removal of emerging contaminants, biosensor development and scaling-up for real field application.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jie Yuan, Qianxi Li, Yanqiang Zhao
Summary: Through bibliometric analysis, it was found that China has a significant influence in the field of arsenic pollution research, with researchers mainly focusing on groundwater environments and the risks of arsenic pollution in water bodies. Future research should enhance the application and development of phytoremediation technology.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ping Wu, Bhupinder Pal Singh, Hailong Wang, Zhifen Jia, Yujun Wang, Wenfu Chen
Summary: This study conducted a bibliometric analysis to visualize the current status and trends of biochar research. The results showed a significant increase in the number of publications in 2021, with China and the USA being the most contributing countries. The main research trends and hotspots in 2021 included toxic metal immobilization, biofuel production catalysts, climate change mitigation, salinity and drought stress amelioration, composting amendment, and anaerobic digestion additives. The study also proposed future research directions for the green and sustainable applications of biochar.
Article
Oncology
Mengzhu Li, Yizhan Zhang, Jiajun Zhao, Dawei Wang
Summary: This study conducted a bibliometric analysis to reveal the research trends and new frontiers in phase separation-related cancer research. The results showed an increasing trend in this field, and future research hotspots were related to tumor microenvironments, immunotherapy, prognosis, p53, and cell death.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoyu Xu, Qiaoping Zhang, Jin Sun, Yicheng Wei
Summary: This manuscript aims to understand the role and effects of the growth mindset in mathematics teaching and learning. The study analyzes 85 journal articles using bibliometric analysis techniques, revealing that the USA, UK, and Norway are the most productive countries in this research field. The thematic analysis shows that engagement, implementation, persistence, children, fluid intelligence, and skills are the main topics discussed. The study also provides an overview of the conceptual structure underlying studies on the growth mindset, offering valuable insights for future research.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pan Wu, Guoyan Zhao, Yang Li
Summary: As green development has become a mainstream feature of modern development, the application of green technology in the mining industry has become an inevitable trend. Through bibliometric analysis of green mining research from 2001 to 2020, it is evident that green mining research is growing rapidly and exhibits strong interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary characteristics.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Ibrar Ullah, Muhammad Nihal Naseer, Asad A. Zaidi, Mahesh Kumar, Urfa Rasool, Bumjoo Kim
Summary: This study utilizes bibliometric and content analysis techniques to analyze the research trends in the rubber wastewater treatment field. The results show a rapid increase in the number of relevant publications in recent years, with Water Science & Technology and Bioresource Technology being the most famous journals. The study identifies kinetic studies and the use of silver nanoparticles as research frontiers for improving wastewater treatment performance. Furthermore, the use of membranes for rubber wastewater treatment is a promising option, albeit with some challenges.
JOURNAL OF RUBBER RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
R. Suresh, Saravanan Rajendran, Kingshuk Dutta, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Matias Soto-Moscoso
Summary: The aviation industry plays a vital role in global economic growth and social development, but it has negative impacts on the environment. Therefore, the industry is seeking sustainable and clean fuel options, and hydrogen energy is considered a promising choice due to its remarkable advantages. This review focuses on various light assisted hydrogen production techniques, including photofermentation, photochemical methods, and light assisted electrochemical methods. The potential use of wastes as feedstock in these methods and the importance of nanomaterials in light assisted hydrogen production techniques are discussed. The review also explores advancements in improving the rate and yield of hydrogen production, and proposes current challenges for advancing research in this field.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Md. Helal Miah, Md. Bulu Rahman, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Narottam Das, Norhayati Binti Soin, Sharifah Fatmadiana Wan Muhammad Hatta, Mohammad Aminul Islam
Summary: Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are considered as promising contenders for the future generation of photovoltaic technology due to their high conversion efficiency and simple manufacturing procedure. However, the commercial mass production of PSCs is still far away due to stability and eco-friendly material issues.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Uzair, Naveed Ur Rehman
Summary: This study optimized a single slope solar still with reflecting walls and externally reflecting boosters using an optical irradiance model and a 3-D hybrid recursive ray tracing method. The model was validated and used to determine the optimum values for booster lengths and angles for different still designs. Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) was utilized due to the high dimensionality of the problem. Contour plots were developed to visualize the effects of changing booster angles on performance.
FORSCHUNG IM INGENIEURWESEN-ENGINEERING RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Thermodynamics
Manoj Sasidharan, Mohd Faizul Mohd Sabri, Sharifah Fatmadiana Wan Muhammad Hatta, Suriani Ibrahim
Summary: Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) have the potential to replace traditional air conditioning systems and become the future of HVAC due to their advantages in zero greenhouse gas emissions, leak-free environment, and cost efficiency. However, efficient cooling performance and energy consumption are major barriers for the widespread adoption of TECs. This article reviews recent developments and challenges in implementing TECs to improve energy consumption and cooling performance, focusing on components and physical parameters such as thermoelectric material, fluid flow, and heat sink geometry. The article also highlights significant opportunities for thermoelectric applications to achieve economic and environmental benefits.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Kowsika Murugesan, Sonalee Das, Kingshuk Dutta
Summary: The average cholesterol level in an individual increases with age. As the number of coronary artery disease (CAD) patients continues to rise, there is a growing need for clinical assessment of bad cholesterol levels. However, clinical diagnosis of cholesterol is time consuming, hence the need for a commercial solution. Sensor technology, particularly biosensors, are being developed as a promising solution for cholesterol detection. One such approach is the use of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) as reliable and efficient bioreceptors.
POLYMER-PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
S. N. Aidit, F. A. M. Rezali, N. H. M. Nor, N. Yusoff, Li-Ya Ma, S. F. W. M. Hatta, N. Soin
Summary: A flexible and printable temperature sensor was developed using a hybrid composite of zinc oxide (ZnO) and a conductive polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonicacid) (PEDOT:PSS). The sensor showed high sensitivity and fast response time, making it suitable for personalized mobile healthcare. This work demonstrates the potential of ZnO/PEDOT:PSS composite for flexible temperature sensing.
FLEXIBLE AND PRINTED ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Muhammad Nihal Naseer, Asad A. Zaidi, Kingshuk Dutta, Juhana Jaafar, Yasmin Abdul Wahab, Yuhang Cai
Summary: This study provides a simulation platform using a fundamental mathematical model of MFC for theoretical studies. The model validation shows an error of only 2%-10%. This model can help in future optimization and industrial application research, ultimately improving the design efficiency and performance, and promising MFCs as a renewable and alternative energy resource.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
F. A. Md Rezali, S. N. Aidit, M. H. A. Nouxman, S. F. Wan Muhamad Hatta, N. Soin
Summary: A rapid and facile method for developing a printed electrochemical glucose sensor using a flexible interdigitated electrode (IDE) with reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is demonstrated. The IDE sensor showed exceptional reproducibility and repeatability in terms of electrical and mechanical performance when functionalized with rGO-TiO2/GO(x). The sensor exhibited stable performance over a week period and selective detection of glucose in the presence of ascorbic acid and uric acid.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Mohammad Al Mamun, Yasmin Abdul Wahab, M. A. Motalib Hossain, Abu Hashem, Nor Aliya Hamizi, Zaira Zaman Chowdhury, Sharifah Fatmadiana Wan Muhamad Hattad, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, Sarfaraz Kamangar, Mohd Rafie Johan
Summary: Screen-Printed Carbon Electrode (SPCE) has great potential for the miniaturization and commercialization of low-cost electrochemical sensors and biosensors. In this study, the SPCE surface was electrochemically tuned using DPV to remove the inherent redox peaks that narrow the working potential window, resulting in improved electrochemical performance and reproducibility. The findings demonstrate the wide scope of precise applications of the tuned SPCE electrode.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
A. A. Khairul Azri, M. S. Mohd Jasni, S. F. Wan Muhamad Hatta, M. A. Islam, Y. Abdul Wahab, S. Mekhilef, P. J. Ker
Summary: This article reviews the structure of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) technology and explores various techniques to improve TPV system designs. The selection of appropriate materials and designs for the absorber-emitter is crucial to enhance TPV performance. The incorporation of nanoparticles into the absorber-emitter layer is identified as playing a crucial role in TPV system performance. Additionally, the article highlights the importance of technological advancements in boosting performance and improving the costs of TPV technology fabrication and operation.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Atif Shazad, Muhammad Uzair
Summary: The use of conventional energy resources in the residential sector contributes to global warming, prompting the need for alternative energy sources to maintain indoor comfort. Solar energy conversion techniques are increasingly being explored to provide clean energy and enhance indoor climate comfort. This study provides an overview of recent advancements in solar energy utilization and discusses both non-concentrating and concentrating conversion techniques, as well as the incentives for merging solar energy with the human comfort industries.
MEMORIA INVESTIGACIONES EN INGENIERIA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Syed Aun Ali Rizvi, Muhammad Uzair
Summary: This study investigates the geometry and configuration of secondary reflectors in a solar parabolic trough collector. The optical efficiency is analyzed using four different profiles of secondary reflectors. Ray-tracing software is used to simulate and analyze their effects on flux uniformity and intensity. The results show that the parabolic reflector has the highest efficiency, increasing solar flux by 37% with high uniformity. Triangular reflectors enhance solar flux by 28% but have weaker flux distribution. The flat-parabolic reflector is the second best option, improving flux by 32% and providing improved uniformity. The parabolic-parabolic segmented reflector has the lowest efficiency due to the non-uniformity caused by the divergence of its focal points.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mokhtar Benasla, Imane Boukhatem, Tayeb Allaoui, Abderrahmane Berkani, Petr Korba, Felix Rafael Segundo Sevilla, Mohamed Belfedel
Summary: The idea of exporting dispatchable solar electricity from the North African region to Europe is still being discussed. This paper focuses on the potential of Algeria as a supplier and analyzes possible import corridors and barriers.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hobyung Chae, Sangmu Bae, Jae-Weon Jeong, Yujin Nam
Summary: Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) utilize temperature differences to produce electricity and have potential for various industrial applications. This study introduces an advanced technique that utilizes temperature gradients in water pipes to increase power generation, with efficient modulation of output power through flow control. The feasibility evaluation in residential settings shows that TEGs can generate 10.95 kWh of electricity per unit, and to achieve zero-energy buildings, 64.5 m2 of TEG deployment is required per unit given a zT value of 1.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Lina Patricia Vega, Karen Tatiana Bautista, Heliana Campos, Sebastian Daza, Guillermo Vargas
Summary: This article focuses on the current situation of biofuel production and research development in Latin American countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica, and Colombia. Brazil stands out as a leader in the region, making significant advancements in clean energy production through biofuels policy implementation. The review highlights the challenges these countries face in utilizing their comparative advantages for biofuel production.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Iraj Faraji Davoudkhani, Mahmoud Rerza Shakarami, Almoataz Y. Abdelaziz, Adel El-Shahat
Summary: This paper presents an optimization-based method for designing a wide-area damping controller (WADC) based on remote signals to improve the damping of inter-area oscillations by considering the time delays. The grey wolf optimization (GWO) algorithm is utilized to solve the optimization problem, and simulations and statistical results demonstrate the superiority of the proposed method.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Majid Ahmed Mohammed, Bashar Mahmood Ali, Khalil Farhan Yassin, Obed Majeed Ali, Omar Rafae Alomar
Summary: This study compares the effects of different phase change materials on the performance of solar panels. The experiment shows that the use of beeswax can lower the temperature of the panel and increase the efficiency of the photovoltaic system.
