Article
Food Science & Technology
Koentadi Hadinoto, Javiera Barrales Astorga, Hassan Masood, Renwu Zhou, David Alam, Patrick J. Cullen, Stuart Prescott, Francisco J. Trujillo
Summary: By optimizing the chemistry, antimicrobial efficacy and energy consumption of plasma-activated water (PAW), high inactivation rates of more than 5-log(10) reductions were achieved against Escherichia coli and Salmonella Typhimurium. This technology shows promising potential as an eco-friendly alternative to chemical disinfection, with excellent energy efficiency in generating reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). Its industrial application and scale-up can be supported through further research on PAW reactor design and operation.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Evgeny M. Konchekov, Alexey P. Glinushkin, Valery P. Kalinitchenko, Konstantin V. Artem'ev, Dmitry E. Burmistrov, Valery A. Kozlov, Leonid V. Kolik
Summary: Distilled water was treated with cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) generated by a piezotransformer, leading to observed physical and chemical changes in the water, investigation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) production, and analysis of RONS concentration in the treated liquid through absorbance spectra. The study showed a significant increase in RONS concentration in liquid media processed with piezoelectric direct discharge CAP.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSICS
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Si-yue Zhai, Michael G. Kong, Yu-min Xia
Summary: Skin diseases can be categorized into infectious diseases, non-infectious inflammatory diseases, cancers, and wounds. The underlying causes include microbial infections, autoimmune responses, abnormal cellular proliferation or differentiation, and excessive production of inflammatory factors. Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), as an innovative and non-invasive therapeutic approach, has shown promising efficacy in dermatology by inhibiting infections, promoting wound healing, suppressing cancer growth, and improving psoriasis or vitiligo lesions. This review summarizes recent advances in CAP therapies for various skin diseases and proposes future strategies for increasing effectiveness and expanding clinical indications.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Binbin Xia, Heema Kumari Nilesh Vyas, Renwu Zhou, Tianqi Zhang, Jungmi Hong, Joanna G. Rothwell, Scott A. Rice, Dee Carter, Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov, Patrick J. Cullen, Anne Mai-Prochnow
Summary: Microbial biofilms cause contaminations and pose risks to human health. Cold plasma and plasma-activated water (PAW) have disinfectant activity, but the best gas choice for generating PAW is unclear.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Laurence Scally, Sean Behan, Andressa M. Aguiar de Carvalho, Chaitanya Sarangapani, Brijesh Tiwari, Renee Malone, Hugh J. Byrne, James Curtin, Patrick J. Cullen
Summary: The large gap pin-to-plate atmospheric-pressure plasma reactor is effective in studying plasma-cell interactions. By varying the plasma discharge frequency, the plasma chemistry can be adjusted to increase levels of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species. Cytotoxic responses were highest at 1000 Hz, indicating a clear dependence on plasma discharge frequency for treatment responses.
PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
K. Almazova, A. N. Belonogov, V. V. Borovkov, Z. R. Khalikova, G. B. Ragimkhanov, D. Tereshonok, A. A. Trenkin
Summary: Observations of the early stage of a spark discharge in air at atmospheric pressure in the pin-to-plate geometry under a single high-voltage pulse were conducted. It was found that the interelectrode gap is closed by a large number of microchannels at 20-30 ns, and the start of radial channel expansion begins when the electron concentration reaches its maximum value. Theoretical analysis based on the proposed model revealed plasma-channel properties such as electric field strength, electron temperature, plasma conductivity, and speed of radial spark channel expansion.
PLASMA SOURCES SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
S. Meropoulis, C. A. Aggelopoulos
Summary: The study compared gas-liquid DBD and plasma microbubbles (PMB) in terms of pollutant destruction mechanisms, plasma-activated water composition, and cost-effectiveness. Gas-liquid DBD showed higher concentrations of long-lived species and a significant decrease in solution pH, while PMB had lower concentrations of long-lived species and near-neutral pH. PMB demonstrated advantages such as higher .OH concentrations, faster degradation kinetics, and lower energy requirements compared to gas-liquid DBD. The study provides insights for the further development of plasma-based wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Evgeny M. Konchekov, Namik Gusein-zade, Dmitriy E. Burmistrov, Leonid V. Kolik, Alexey S. Dorokhov, Andrey Yu. Izmailov, Babak Shokri, Sergey V. Gudkov
Summary: This article discusses recent advancements and challenges in the use of plasma technologies in agriculture. The study analyzes the advantages and limitations of different plasma sources and investigates the use of plasma-activated liquids and their production efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
N. R. H. Rao, X. Chu, K. Hadinoto, Angelina Angelina, R. Zhou, T. Zhang, B. Soltani, C. G. Bailey, F. J. Trujillo, G. L. Leslie, S. W. Prescott, P. J. Cullen, R. K. Henderson
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of cold plasma-activated bubbles in treating algal-impacted waters. The results showed that both air and oxygen-activated bubbles were effective in reducing cell numbers and increasing cell damage and inactivation. However, oxygen-activated bubbles were preferred due to lower nitrite and nitrate concentrations in the treated water. The study also found that different reactive species had varying impacts on algal cell removal and damage.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Vikas Rathore, Sudhir Kumar Nema
Summary: This study investigates the impact of plasma-forming gases on the properties of plasma-activated water (PAW) and characterizes the plasma and plasma radicals/species using electrical diagnosis and optical emission spectroscopy. The results show that different plasma-forming gases and plasma-water exposure time significantly affect the physicochemical properties and RONS concentration in PAW.
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Hao Zhang, Shengduo Xu, Jishen Zhang, Zifeng Wang, Dingxin Liu, Li Guo, Cheng Cheng, Yilong Cheng, Dehui Xu, Michael G. Kong, Mingzhe Rong, Paul K. Chu
Summary: The plasma-activated biogel is capable of eliminating residual tumor tissues and preventing in situ recurrence after removal surgery with no evident systemic toxicity. It possesses excellent storage capability, allows for slow release of plasma-generated reactive oxygen species (ROS), and exhibits good ROS-mediated anticancer effects in vitro.
Review
Agronomy
Rupal Singh Tomar, Sunita Kataria, Anjana Jajoo
Summary: This article explores the recent research on signaling and mechanisms for salt tolerance in plants, focusing on the role of the salt overly sensitive system (SOS) and related antiporters proteins and mitogen-activated protein kinase cascades under salt stress. It also highlights the differential expression of various antioxidative enzymes in C3, C4 and CAM plants.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Alexander G. Volkov, Asya Bookal, Jewel S. Hairston, Jade Roberts, Gamaliel Taengwa, Darayas Patel
Summary: This study found that a cold atmospheric pressure He-plasma jet can oxidize N-2 to HNO3 and HNO2, inducing redox reactions at the plasma-air/water interface and in the volume of the aqueous phase. The plasma activated water can be utilized in various fields such as medicine, food industry, and agriculture for disinfection, sterilization, and production of nitrogen compounds, offering a potential alternative to expensive traditional processes.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Siyao Ju, Bing Li, Xudong Yang, Jingjing Wu, Xuekai Pei, Jie Zhuang, Ruonan Ma, Zhen Jiao, Rusen Zhou, Patrick J. Cullen
Summary: In this study, a novel green fungicide named plasma-activated water (PAW) was prepared by using air, water, and electricity via cold plasma activation. The antifungal effects of PAW against Fusarium graminearum spores were investigated, and it was found that PAW achieved a significant reduction in spore quantity and inhibited mycelial growth, spore germination, and fungal pathogenicity. Hydroxyl radicals and hydrogen peroxide were identified as the major antifungal agents in PAW, which caused cell necrosis. Field-plot experiments demonstrated that PAW effectively controlled Fusarium head blight in wheat. The results indicate that PAW has great potential as an efficient and eco-friendly fungicide for FHB control in wheat.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anne Abot, Steven Fried, Patrice D. Cani, Claude Knauf
Summary: The role of reactive oxygen/nitrogen species as friend or foe messengers in the body is well studied, with their effects depending on concentration in tissues. The intestine, affected by oxidation and inflammation, plays a crucial role in diabetic symptoms. Controlling levels of intestinal reactive oxygen/nitrogen species is a complex balance with potential therapeutic implications.
ANTIOXIDANTS & REDOX SIGNALING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tianqi Zhang, Renwu Zhou, Shuai Zhang, Rusen Zhou, Jia Ding, Fengwang Li, Jungmi Hong, Liguang Dou, Tao Shao, Anthony B. Murphy, Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov, Patrick J. Cullen
Summary: This study demonstrates successful ammonia synthesis from nitrogen and water using nonthermal plasma catalysis. The findings suggest that plasma-induced vibrational excitation and matched catalysts in the nonthermal plasma discharge reactor contribute to molecular dissociation. The results show that the ruthenium catalyst supported on magnesium oxide exhibits superior performance in ammonia production. This research highlights the potential of nonthermal plasma catalysis for sustainable ammonia production.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Constantine Tsounis, Priyank Kumar, Hassan Masood, Rutvij Pankaj Kulkarni, Gopalakrishnan Sai Gautam, Christoph R. Mueller, Rose Amal, Denis A. Kuznetsov
Summary: MXenes, with their tailorable chemistry and favorable physical properties, have great potential in electrocatalytic energy conversion reactions. Further advances specific to electrocatalysis are required to fully exploit their potential. This review discusses the recent advances in performance, stability, compositional discovery and synthesis of MXenes, as well as their prospects in large scale synthesis and solution processing techniques.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Adel Rezaeimotlagh, Pulasthi Serasinghe, Michael Manefield, Francisco J. Trujillo
Summary: This study investigated the development of microbial tolerance against radio frequency electric field (RFEF) and found that the descendants of surviving bacteria developed tolerance to RFEF. Proteomics analysis revealed changes in differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) related to stress response, cell wall structure, and antioxidant activities in the long-term treatment.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Wenshao Li, Carlos H. Luna-Flores, Raveendra Anangi, Renwu Zhou, Xinle Tan, Marius Jessen, Lian Liu, Rusen Zhou, Tianqi Zhang, Alexander Gissibl, Patrick J. Cullen, Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov, Robert E. Speight
Summary: In this study, a bubble discharge reactor was developed to generate plasma-activated water (PAW) to produce PAW-made yeast malt (YM) medium. Strains cultured in 15 and 30 min-treated PAW-made medium produced significantly higher amounts of carotenoids and astaxanthin due to oxidative stress induced by PAW. This study demonstrates the potential of PAW to increase astaxanthin yields for industrial-scale production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sitao Wang, Xuewen Zhao, Zhijie Liu, Xueling Yang, Bolun Pang, Yuting Gao, Renwu Zhou, Dehui Xu, Jinying Zhang, Tianqi Zhang, Michael G. Kong
Summary: The overuse of antibiotics has caused water contamination, and green and enhanced treatment technologies are needed to limit the spread of antibiotic pollution. In this study, an efficient photocatalysis-self-Fenton system based on violet phosphorus (VP)-Fe3O4 was constructed to achieve significant degradation performance. The combination of VP-Fe3O4 and underwater bubble plasma (UBP) showed a higher NOR degradation rate compared to sole VP-Fe3O4 and UBP. The study also elucidated the synergistic degradation mechanism in the VP-Fe3O4/UBP system.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
N. R. H. Rao, X. Chu, K. Hadinoto, Angelina Angelina, R. Zhou, T. Zhang, B. Soltani, C. G. Bailey, F. J. Trujillo, G. L. Leslie, S. W. Prescott, P. J. Cullen, R. K. Henderson
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of cold plasma-activated bubbles in treating algal-impacted waters. The results showed that both air and oxygen-activated bubbles were effective in reducing cell numbers and increasing cell damage and inactivation. However, oxygen-activated bubbles were preferred due to lower nitrite and nitrate concentrations in the treated water. The study also found that different reactive species had varying impacts on algal cell removal and damage.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Terence Cosgrove, Simon Stebbing, Matthew Ackroyd, David Fairhurst, Keith Sanderson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Formulation of particulate dispersions is a complex industrial problem, and solvent relaxation NMR can be used to optimize the formulation process, especially for commonly used commercial silica particles. The experiments, which can be conducted on bench-top or on-line spectrometers, are not limited to silica particles and can be applied to a range of aqueous and non-aqueous dispersions, providing valuable feedback for formulators.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
N. R. H. Rao, V. P. Beyer, R. K. Henderson, W. Thielemans, K. Muylaert
Summary: Flocculation combined with dissolved air flotation (DAF) is a promising technology for harvesting microalgae, and the optimization of flocculant-DAF operating conditions is frequently explored in laboratory experiments. The aim of this study was to systematically compare the harvesting efficiency (eta) between different types of benchtop DAF jars. Evaluation of 30 different types of DAF jars revealed that the eta was not influenced by the volume of the jars, but was impacted by the height to diameter ratio. These results provide useful guidance for the design of lab-scale DAF microalgae harvesting experiments.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Koentadi Hadinoto, Hanxia Yang, Tianqi Zhang, Patrick J. Cullen, Stuart Prescott, Francisco J. Trujillo
Summary: The use of plasma-activated water (PAW) as an antimicrobial agent to inactivate Salmonella Typhimurium on chilled beef during meat washing was evaluated. PAW spraying and immersion achieved similar reductions against Salmonella Typhimurium, with spraying being preferred for commercial implementation. Meat washing with PAW improved microbial inactivation without negative impacts on meat quality parameters, but reduced redness, yellowness, and chroma values.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Koentadi Hadinoto, Brendan Niemira, Francisco Trujillo
Summary: Meat is a challenging food to ensure safety, quality, and nutritional value due to its short shelf life. Plasma-activated water (PAW) is a potential alternative to thermal treatment that can reduce oxidation and microbial growth. This review explores the different types of PAW, their physiochemical properties, and their antimicrobial abilities. It also discusses promising applications of PAW in meat curing, thawing, and decontamination, as well as the need for energy-efficient systems for its production.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Isaac J. Gresham, Edwin C. Johnson, Hayden Robertson, Joshua D. Willott, Grant B. Webber, Erica J. Wanless, Andrew R. J. Nelson, Stuart W. Prescott
Summary: Understanding the interactions between polymers and surfactants is crucial for optimizing commercial systems. This study tested the behavior of polymer-surfactant systems, revealing that they do not behave like polyelectrolytes in the presence of salt. Additionally, the structure of polymer-surfactant complexes under confinement differs from that of polyelectrolytes.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hassan Masood, Tharmakulasingam Sirojan, Cui Ying Toe, Priyank V. Kumar, Yousof Haghshenas, Patrick H. -L. Sit, Rose Amal, Vidhyasaharan Sethu, Wey Yang Teoh
Summary: Accurate band-gap prediction is crucial for designing and discovering new materials. Current methods often underestimate the band gaps, limiting their effectiveness. This study presents a machine learning model with domain adaptation that can rapidly and accurately predict the band gaps of semiconductors, overcoming the scarcity of measured data.
CELL REPORTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)