Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Asmat Ullah, Saad Ullah Khan, Kamran Alam, Umar Wahid, Victor Mikhilovich Starov
Summary: The research focuses on developing a model for evaluating oil droplet concentration in permeate using a nonconverging slotted microstructured membrane. Experimental results show that the nonconverging microstructured membrane provides low friction to oil droplets and can be used for predicting overall oil content in the permeate.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanhu Yao, Bing Zhang, Mengsheng Jiang, Xueqian Hong, Yonghong Wu, Tonghua Wang, Jieshan Qiu
Summary: Microfiltration SiO2/carbon membranes were prepared by blending SiO2 microspheres into carbon membrane matrix and characterized by various techniques. The addition of SiO2 microspheres improved the surface properties and separation performance of carbon membranes, resulting in membranes with efficient oil removal capabilities.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xi Zhang, Chang Liu, Jing Yang, Xiao-Jun Huang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: The study demonstrates the potential of separation membranes with switchable wettability in efficiently treating both oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions. By using a simple co-deposition method of tannic acid and diethylenetriamine, commercial polypropylene membranes are endowed with switchable surface wettability that can cyclically translate between hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity through water/ethanol treatments without losing surface wettability. Density functional theory simulations and UV-vis spectra analysis were used to illustrate the chemical mechanism behind this hydrophilicity-hydrophobicity translation.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ozgenur Coskun, Lars Wiking, Saeed Rahimi Yazdi, Milena Corredig
Summary: The study obtained MPI and MCC using UF and MF, respectively, and assessed the effect of diafiltration on the colloidal dissociation of casein micelles. Comparison of serum phases with and without whey protein revealed significant differences in ionic strength and soluble proteins in the final concentrates, indicating potential indicators of ingredient quality and functionality.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mohammed Rashad, G. Logesh, Ummen Sabu, M. Balasubramanian
Summary: Monolithic ceramic microfiltration membranes made of mullite crystals show excellent properties for oil-in-water emulsion separation, with high permeate flux and oil rejection rate. Compared to conventional asymmetric ceramic membranes, the fabrication of monolithic mullite membranes is more cost-effective and can be a viable alternative for oil-in-water emulsion separation.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiahui Zhao, Lin Cao, Xiao Wang, Haoling Huo, Huaijun Lin, Qiwei Wang, Xusheng Yang, Florian Vogel, Wei Li, Zhidan Lin, Peng Zhang
Summary: Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have great potential in improving the performance of water treatment membranes. In this study, novel nanoparticles based on both nanoporous MOFs and organic PDA layer were used as dopants for PES ultrafiltration membranes. The resulting membranes showed enhanced permeability and anti-fouling properties, and demonstrated promising applications in oily sewage remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bing Zhang, Yao Peng, Yanhu Yao, Xueqian Hong, Yonghong Wu
Summary: Composite microfiltration carbon membranes (MCMs) were prepared by doping phenolic resin with TiO2 and Fe2O3. The effect of dopant amount on the separation performance of MCMs was investigated and it was found that a mixed matrix system constructed by TiO2 and Fe2O3 can optimize the pore size, porosity, and hydrophilicity of MCMs. The maximum oil rejections of 98.9% and 99.6% were achieved with MCMs containing 25% TiO2 and Fe2O3 dopant, respectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Thi Xuan Quynh Nguyen, Shiao-Shing Chen, M. Pasawan, Huy Quang Le, Hau-Ming Chang, Nguyen Cong Nguyen
Summary: In this study, Nylon 6 (N6) membranes blended with ZnO nanoparticles were fabricated by the electrospinning technique, which showed excellent performance in separating water from oily wastewater. The membranes exhibited high flux, fouling resistance, and removal efficiency for different pollutants. This research provides a feasible approach for treating oil-containing wastewater.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wenying Cui, Tingting Fan, Yanan Li, Xueyan Wang, Xianfeng Liu, ChaoJing Lu, Seeram Ramakrishna, Yun-Ze Long
Summary: Researchers have successfully developed a robust functional Janus nanofibrous filter that can control air pollution and purify oily wastewater in harsh environments. The filter, with its unique bi-layer structure and synergistic effect of multiple components, has high filtration efficiency and low air resistance. It also offers significant advantages in personal protection and retains excellent performance even after strong acid/alkali treatments. Moreover, the filter exhibits switchable oil/water separation ability, efficiently separating different oil/water mixtures and emulsions.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Siti Zarina Zakuwan, Ishak Ahmad, Nurfaizah Abu Tahrim, Faizal Mohamed
Summary: In this study, a modified biomaterial based on chitosan and gelatin was fabricated, utilizing the natural non-toxic crosslinker genipin to enhance stability for eco-friendly oil-water separation. The modified membrane showed stable microporous structure and high oil-water separation efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jialong Chai, Guilong Wang, Aimin Zhang, Xinyang Li, Zhaorui Xu, Jinchuan Zhao, Guoqun Zhao
Summary: In the face of severe pollution in modern industry, membrane separation is widely used for cost-effective treatment of wasted solvents. However, the poor processability of microporous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes poses challenges for waste separation. This study proposes an innovative in-situ fibrillation methodology to prepare PTFE nanofibrous membranes with high porosity, fine pore size, and thin thickness. These membranes exhibit outstanding mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and anti-fouling behavior, making them suitable for fast separation or filtration in harsh solvents. The study achieves high separation efficiency and permeate fluxes driven by gravity and pressure, opening new avenues for the fabrication of robust and anticorrosive PTFE nanofibrous membranes with high separation efficiency.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qian Geng, Senjie Dong, Yajian Li, Huizhi Wu, Xiao Yang, Xin Ning, Ding Yuan
Summary: A nanofiber membrane with antibacterial activity was successfully fabricated for efficient particulate matter capture and oil-water separation. The membrane exhibited strong bactericidal activity through the release of metal ions and generation of reactive oxygen species, and showed high capture and purification efficiency in real smoke environment.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Emily W. Tow, Behzad Rad, Robert Kostecki
Summary: This study investigates the behavior of biofouling on water reuse membranes using confocal microscopy. Through in situ monitoring and image analysis, the growth and removal processes of biofilms and the production of extracellular polymeric substances are revealed. The results provide important insights for the development of improved techniques for biofouling mitigation.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mingfei Pan, Lu Gong, Li Xiang, Wenshuai Yang, Wenda Wang, Ling Zhang, Wenjihao Hu, Linbo Han, Hongbo Zeng
Summary: The study introduces a mussel-inspired antifouling coating with adjustable surface charge, utilizing long-range electrostatic interactions for adaptive antifouling performance against varying electrical characteristics of emulsions. By modulating the surface electrical properties through solution pH, the coatings can switch between attraction and repulsion with emulsions, enhancing emulsion repellence. This approach enhances water permeability and reusability of PVDF membranes for efficient separation of both positively and negatively charged emulsions, providing insights into antifouling mechanisms and development of functional materials for engineering applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Ting Xiao, Zehua Zhu, Lucheng Li, Jingxin Shi, Zhenxuan Li, Xiaojun Zuo
Summary: This review analyzes and compares the membrane fouling and cleaning strategies in MF/UF and DM systems, discussing the influence of factors such as membrane pore size, material, reactor configuration, and hydrophobicity on membrane fouling. Different cleaning strategies are summarized and implications for sustainable development in water and wastewater treatment are presented. This review attempts to bridge the connections between MF/UF and DM, providing new insights for fouling control and improved efficiency.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Jianfeng Cui, Lixin Wang, Xiangmin He, Victor Hugo C. De Albuquerque, Salman A. AlQahtani, Mohammad Mehedi Hassan
Summary: Feature extraction plays a crucial role in arrhythmia classification. This paper presents a feature extraction method that combines traditional approaches and 1D-CNN to improve the accuracy of arrhythmia classification. Experimental results show that the proposed method achieves an average classification accuracy of 98.35%, surpassing the latest methods.
NEURAL COMPUTING & APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Business, Finance
Yasser Alhenawi, M. Kabir Hassan, Rashedul Hasan
Summary: This study introduces a novel approach by constructing a topographical map to illustrate the interrelationship among various finance topics, providing a bird's eye view of historical trends and future research areas in finance literature. The analysis identifies emerging topics, stable themes, and patterns of interdependence among topics, shedding light on the evolution of finance literature and identifying potential areas for future research.
RESEARCH IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shoaib Alam, Taj Mohammad, Rayees A. Padder, Md. Imtaiyaz Hassan, Mohammad Husain
Summary: This study explored the apoptotic potential of natural compounds targeting Bax and Bcl2 using in-silico and in-vitro methods. Thymoquinone and quercetin showed good binding affinities towards Bax and Bcl2, leading to stable complexes maintained by various noncovalent interactions. In vitro experiments demonstrated their impressive apoptotic induction potential and ability to sensitize NSCLS cells towards apoptosis.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Batool, Ali Mahmoud El-Badri, Muhammad Umair Hassan, Yang Haiyun, Wang Chunyun, Yan Zhenkun, Kuai Jie, Bo Wang, Guangsheng Zhou
Summary: Drought poses serious threats to global crop production, including oilseed crops like Brassica napus L. Various approaches have been used to increase drought tolerance, but there is room for further improvement. Future research should focus on developing genetically engineered rapeseed plants with enhanced drought tolerance.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Muhammad Hassan, Mohammad Ali Sadiq, Maria Soledad Ormaechea, Gunay Uludag, Muhammad Sohail Halim, Rubbia Afridi, Diana Do, Yasir Jamal Sepah, Quan Dong Nguyen
Summary: Intravenous tocilizumab showed efficacy in improving or maintaining stability in patients with non-infectious uveitis when assessed using a composite endpoint scoring system.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Md Golam Rabiul Alam, Abde Musavvir Khan, Myesha Farid Shejuty, Syed Ibna Zubayear, Md Nafis Shariar, Meteb Altaf, Mohammad Mehedi Hassan, Salman A. AlQahtani, Ahmed Alsanad
Summary: This paper proposes an automated Ejection Fraction estimation system from 2D echocardiography images using deep semantic segmentation neural networks. Two parallel pipelines of deep semantic segmentation neural network models have been proposed for efficient left ventricle segmentation, and three different neural networks, UNet, ResUNet, and Deep ResUNet, have been implemented. The most accurate model achieved high Dice scores for left ventricle segmentation in both systolic and diastolic states. The proposed system can remove the eyeball estimation practice and reduce inter-observer variability.
JOURNAL OF SUPERCOMPUTING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Muhammad Umair Hassan, Dongmei Niu, Mingxuan Zhang, Xiuyang Zhao
Summary: This research proposes a novel asymmetric learning-based generative adversarial network (AGAN) for image retrieval, integrating feature learning with hashing and introducing three loss functions that significantly improve retrieval performance.
MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Kashif Naseer Qureshi, Gwanggil Jeon, Mohammad Mehedi Hassan, Md. Rafiul Hassan, Kuljeet Kaur
Summary: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) have gained popularity due to their smart services, but the increasing number of users has raised concerns over data processing, storage, security, and privacy. To address these concerns, this paper proposes a Blockchain-based Privacy-Preserving Authentication (BPPAU) model that uses smart contracts, access control policies, and on-demand functions to manage data while maintaining user privacy. The model's performance is evaluated through simulation tests analyzing transaction cost, transaction per second, and computational time with various data sizes and block times.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jia Hu, Kuljeet Kaur, Hui Lin, Xiaoding Wang, Mohammad Mehedi Hassan, Imran Razzak, Mohammad Hammoudeh
Summary: This paper proposes a Transfer Learning based Trajectory Anomaly Detection strategy, named TLTAD, for IoT-empowered Maritime Transportation Systems (IoT-MTS). Experimental results show that TLTAD can accurately detect anomalies in ships' trajectories and reduce model training time.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Peng Xu, Ke Wang, Mohammad Mehedi Hassan, Chien-Ming Chen, Weiguo Lin, Md Rafiul Hassan, Giancarlo Fortino
Summary: This paper employs a One-Shot Neural Architecture Search (NAS) to generate derivative models with different scales and studies the relationship between network sizes and model robustness. The experimental results show that reducing model parameters can increase model robustness under maximum adversarial attacks, while increasing model parameters can enhance model robustness under minimum adversarial attacks. This analysis helps to understand the adversarial robustness of models with different scales for edge AI transportation systems.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Denise Bellisario, Loredana Santo, Fabrizio Quadrini, Maryam Hassiba, Nour Bader, Shazeda H. Chowdhury, Mohammad K. Hassan, Susu M. Zughaier
Summary: The development of biocompatible nanomaterials is crucial for prosthetics and medical applications. This study focused on the development of nanoparticles with cytotoxicity and antibiofilm properties. New polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) containing ultra-low amounts of silver nanoplates were tested, showing antibiofilm activity without inhibiting bacterial growth or causing cytotoxicity or significant immune response.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Omnya Abdala, Ahmed Nabeeh, Abdul Rehman, Ahmed Abdel-Wahab, Mohammad K. Hassan, Ahmed Abdala
Summary: This article enhances the performance of Polysulfone (PSF) mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) by incorporating different concentrations of thermally reduced graphene (TRG) nanofillers. The impact of TRG loading on the characteristics of the membrane was analyzed, and the PSF-TRG MMMs showed improved hydrophilicity, porosity, and mechanical properties. The MMMs also demonstrated superior performance in oil-water separation and air dehumidification applications.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Prabhat Kumar, Govind P. Gupta, Rakesh Tripathi, Sahil Garg, Mohammad Mehedi Hassan
Summary: The recent growth of IoT technologies in the maritime industry has digitalized Maritime Transportation Systems (MTS), but also introduced cybersecurity threats. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) is an effective security strategy, but existing solutions have low detection rates and high false alarm rates. To address these challenges, an automated framework called DLTIF has been proposed, which can accurately identify threat types.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xiaoding Wang, Sahil Garg, Hui Lin, Georges Kaddoum, Jia Hu, Mohammad Mehedi Hassan
Summary: This paper proposes a hierarchical trust evaluation strategy based on heterogeneous blockchain, utilizing federated deep learning technology for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) security.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
F. Arjmand, A. Sheikhi, Ghavam P. Mostafavi, E. Ramezani-Fard, Muhammad Z. Hassan
Summary: The extracted shark cartilage protein can stimulate the activity of NK cells by increasing the concentration, volume, and exposure time, but cannot activate specific receptors on T cells.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Francisco de Borja Ojembarrena, Elena Fuente, Angeles Blanco, Carlos Negro
Summary: Accumulation of Cr(VI) in industrial fiber cement process water can affect product quality and health, and it needs to be removed to avoid environmental risks. The study found that cationic cellulose nanocrystals (CCNCs) have higher adsorption efficiency and lower cost compared to conventional adsorbents.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Shentan Liu, Yangchen Zhang, Xiaojuan Feng, Sang-Hyun Pyo
Summary: This paper summarizes the common problems of constructed wetlands (CWs) and proposes corresponding optimized solutions, including thermal insulation and additional aeration in cold climates, choosing suitable plant species and planting patterns to enhance phytoremediation in CWs, using various methods to monitor and evaluate CW clogging, implementing anti-clogging measures, controlling greenhouse gas emissions during CW treatment, constructing and utilizing CW databases, designing appropriate CW types, and implementing strict technical management and supervision.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Norzila Mohd, Nazlina Haiza Mohd Yasin, Wan Hasnidah Wan Osman, Mohd Sobri Takriff
Summary: This study demonstrates that Chlamydomonas sp. is effective in removing nutrients from palm oil mill effluent and shows particular efficiency in the removal of ammonium and phosphate.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mingzhen Zhang, Guijian Liu, Ruijia Liu, Jinzhao Xu, Wen Si, Yong Wei
Summary: Tieguanyin tea stem was used to synthesize modified biochar for the adsorption of copper and zinc. Among the modified biochar, Fe-BCs had the highest adsorption capacity, with Fe-BC650 being the best adsorbent. It reached adsorption equilibrium in 1 minute and had a maximum adsorption capacity of 303.5996 mg/g for Cu (II) and 254.0711 mg/g for Zn (II) in single-metal solutions. However, there were antagonistic impacts between Cu2+ and Zn2+.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lingling Zhao, Qiaoshu Zhou, Yun Yang, Yuan Zhang, Yewei Qiu, Yanjun Chen, Xian Jin, Xiangjun Yang, Shixiong Wang
Summary: This research presents a method for selectively recovering gold from e-waste water using metal sulfides microspheres prepared by hydrothermal technique. The results show that the assistance of visible light significantly improves the gold adsorption performance of metal sulfides. The metal sulfides exhibit excellent gold adsorption properties, high selectivity, ultra-high adsorption capacity, and good recyclability.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Laishram Saya, W. Rameshwor Singh, Sunita Hooda
Summary: Organic-inorganic nanoblends, such as polysaccharide-blended-inorganic ones, have versatile applications and have gained significant research attention. In this study, a magnetic guar gum/graphene oxide nanocomposite blended with CuO was successfully prepared and investigated for its adsorption capacity for ciprofloxacin removal. The results showed that the nanocomposite exhibited excellent adsorption capacity and the adsorption process was spontaneous.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Umit Ecer, Sakir Yilmaz
Summary: A novel and effective catalyst Co@MIL-68(Fe)@Fe3O4@CM-BC was synthesized and used for the catalytic reduction of crystal violet in aqueous environments. The catalyst showed high efficiency in degrading crystal violet under specific conditions, and exhibited good regeneration performance.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chi Zhang, Miao Zhang, Haohan Yang, Wei Cai, Jun Wu
Summary: Enhancing the bioaugmentation of common nitrifiers in the partial nitrification/anammox process can decrease the activity of nitrite oxidizing bacteria and increase the activity of anammox bacteria, leading to improved total nitrogen removal efficiency.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Runzhang Zuo, Dajun Ren, Yangfan Deng, Canhui Song, Yubin Yu, Xiejuan Lu, Feixiang Zan, Xiaohui Wu
Summary: This study found that fine bubble aeration in membrane bioreactors (MBR) can better control membrane fouling and reduce energy consumption. However, compared to fine bubble aeration, coarse bubble aeration released more proteins and polysaccharides, resulting in a decrease in functional bacteria and enzymes involved in nitrogen and phosphorus pathways.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ch Tahir Mehmood, Jiekai Dai, Hanjun Zhao, Ziyi Zhong
Summary: Wirelessly powered photocatalyst-coated spheres (WPS) have been developed and demonstrated for various applications, including photodegradation and fouling control. These WPS are cost-effective, easy to fabricate, and have excellent visible light sources, making them suitable as carriers for photocatalysts.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yifan Wang, Xiaoxuan Kang, Yuting Li, Ruyi Li, Chang Wu, Luyao Wang, Chongqing Wang, Tao Yang, Ming Ge, Zhangxing He
Summary: Cobalt/carbon nanofibers (Co/CNF) were prepared and exhibited excellent catalytic activity in the degradation of tetracycline by activating peroxodisulfate (PDS). The effects of process parameters on tetracycline removal were studied, and the reaction mechanism was confirmed through experiments.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ting Wei, Yaqian Zhao, Jia Guo, Bin Ji, Alvaro Pun Garcia, Abraham Esteve Nunez
Summary: This study developed a novel lightweight substrate (Al-NLS) composed of aluminum sludge and polyurethane, and investigated its effectiveness in constructed wetlands (CWs). Results showed that Al-NLS had favorable adsorption capacities for phosphorus and removal efficiencies for pollutants in real domestic wastewater. It also positively influenced the microbial community. Therefore, Al-NLS can be considered as a new alternative substrate in CWs technology.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dabojani Das, Achinta Bordoloi, Heyang Yuan, Daniel J. Caldwell, Rominder P. S. Suri
Summary: This study evaluates the degradation kinetics of antibiotic resistance genes and mobile genetic elements in water matrices by ozone treatment. The results show that extracellular antibiotic resistance genes can be effectively removed, while intracellular genes are more resistant to degradation. The impact of wastewater matrix on gene degradation is minimal.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2024)
