Article
Construction & Building Technology
Musa Adamu, Kingsley Oyime Ayeni, Sadi Ibarahim Haruna, Yasser El-Husseini Ibrahim Mansour, Sani Haruna
Summary: Pervious concrete is a special type of concrete used for stormwater management due to its high porosity and permeability, but its low mechanical strength is a drawback. The study used calcium carbide waste and rice husk ash to partially replace Portland cement, finding negative effects on the durability of pervious concrete, with the best performance achieved with 0% RHA and 5% CCW.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gurleenjot Kaur, Neetu Singh, Anita Rajor, Raj Kumar Arya
Summary: This study investigates the sorption efficiency of rice husk ash (RHA) for DOX antibiotic and the disposability of exhausted RHA using solidification technique. Under optimized conditions, RHA achieved a DOX elimination of 98.85% with an adsorptive capacity of 17.74 mg/g. The bacterial toxicity test confirmed the complete encapsulation of DOX by the solidification technique.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Alaaeldin A. A. Abdelmagid, Yanjun Qiu, Enhui Yang
Summary: The employment of rice husk ash (RHA) in asphalt binder can significantly improve the physical properties of asphalt without encountering phase separation problems. Response surface methodology (RSM) analysis demonstrated the impact of preparation factors on the asphalt mixture's performance, with proposed models showing agreement with empirical findings.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoxi Ni, Xiaojing Sun, Yusheng Xu, Dongyan Xu
Summary: This study investigated the performance of a low-cost nosean composite synthesized from coal fly ash in adsorbing Rhodamine B. Response surface methodology was used to analyze the effects of various parameters and optimize the adsorption process. The study found that the low-cost nosean composite had a high removal efficiency and could be effectively reused.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mohd Ridhwan Adam, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Siti Hamimah Sheikh Abdul Kadir, Mohd Hafiz Puteh, Mohd Riduan Jamalludin, Nik Abdul Hadi Md Nordin, Mohd Azri Ab Rani, Azeman Mustafa, Mukhlis A. Rahman, Juhana Jaafar
Summary: This study optimized the adsorptive removal of ammonia by natural zeolite hollow fibre ceramic membrane in a continuous crossflow system using surface response methodology. The best conditions were found to be a feed pH of 7.04, feed concentration of 75.00 mg/L, and HFCM dosage of 0.35 g, resulting in an excellent ammonia removal performance of 96.5%.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Phuong Lan Tran-Nguyen, Kim-Phung Ly, Thanh-Ty Nguyen, Shella Permatasari Santoso, Nguyen-Phuong-Dung Tran, Artik Elisa Angkawijaya, Maria Yuliana, Minh-Nhut Nguyen, Tuan Thi-Tran-Anh
Summary: In this study, zeolite NaP1 with high crystalline intensity and good shape was synthesized using rice husk ash. Factors such as mixing ratios, aging time, and reaction time were investigated for zeolite formation. The optimal synthesized zeolite NaP1 showed a surface area of 50 m(2) g(-1) and a pore diameter of 40.77 angstrom. The maximum adsorption capacity of the Langmuir model reached 19.053 mg g(-1).
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yujia Jin, Qing Xu, Fei Zheng, Jianyi Lu
Summary: To reduce CO2 emissions, new raw materials have been developed for low-cost CO2 adsorbents. A novel adsorbent, NaX zeolite synthesized from co-combustion ash, was investigated for its preparation condition, modification, characteristics, and CO2 adsorption capacity. The results showed that the synthesized NaX zeolite had high purity and a large surface area, with an adsorption capacity of 5.03 mmol/g at 298.15 K. Modification by Li+ exchange significantly enhanced the CO2 adsorption capacity, with the LiX zeolite having a surface area of 614.0 m(2)/g and an adsorption capacity of 5.57 mmol/g.
JOURNAL OF THE ENERGY INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mandeep Kaur, Santosh Kumari, Praveen Sharma
Summary: This study highlights the effectiveness of rice husk nanoadsorbent RHN in removing Zn (II) from aqueous solutions. A statistical technique, central composite design of response surface methodology, was used to investigate the removal process by varying adsorption parameters. The study found that Zn (II) removal was most effective at pH 6, dose of 0.8 g/L, and metal ion concentration of 15 mg/L. The adsorption process was found to be well-fitted by Langmuir isotherm model and pseudo-second order kinetic model. The study also analyzed the regeneration of the RHN adsorbent for three successive cycles.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jiayu Zhang, Mingwei Yan, Guangchao Sun, Kaiqi Liu
Summary: Fe3O4@CFAS composites for Cu(II) ion adsorption were successfully prepared, with high porosity and improved hydrophilicity, achieving a removal rate of 94.89% for Cu(II) ions.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Saki Ohta, Kazuma Yoshida, Teruhisa Hongo
Summary: This study evaluated the rice husk ash (RHA) discharged from a rice husk-based power plant in Myanmar and found it to contain a high percentage of silica. The study also demonstrated the successful synthesis of two types of allophanes by extracting silica and adjusting the pH, with different specific surface areas and adsorption capacities.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mohaiminul Haque, Sourav Ray, Ayesha Ferdous Mita, Shayan Bhattacharjee, Md Jami Bin Shams
Summary: Global efforts are being made to utilize waste materials in concrete production for sustainability. This study focuses on predicting and optimizing the properties of concrete blended with Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Glass Fiber (GF). Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is used to develop probabilistic models, showing good correlation between experimental and predicted values.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Anwar Ameen Hezam Saeed, Noorfidza Yub Harun, Mohammed Mahmoud Nasef, Amin Al-Fakih, Aiban Abdulhakim Saeed Ghaleb, Haruna Kolawole Afolabi
Summary: The study evaluated the removal of Cd (II) ions by rice husk biochar as an adsorbent. Activated biochar was prepared using the physicochemical activation method with parameters such as chemical impregnation, pyrolysis temperature, and pyrolysis time investigated. The experimental results showed that factors like pyrolysis temperature and impregnation ratio influenced the biochar yield and its ability to remove cadmium ions.
AIN SHAMS ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lidia Bandura, Monika Bialoszewska, Szymon Malinowski, Wojciech Franus
Summary: In this study, synthetic zeolite modified with beta-cyclodextrin showed enhanced adsorption capacity for IBU, BPA, and CFN from aqueous solutions. The adsorption mechanism involved electron sharing/exchange, hydrogen bond formation, and pi-pi interactions, with maximum adsorption capacities ranging from 11.8 to 32.7 mg/g. The modified zeolite proved to be an efficient adsorbent for the removal of organic micropollutants from water.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rukiye Tasdemir, Sibel Yigitarslan, Siddika Gamze Erzengin
Summary: This study focused on the removal of lead from wastewater using a cross-linked polycarboxylate-based adsorbent, with optimization of key parameters through experimental design and statistical analysis. The maximum lead removal was found to reach 79.7%, and adsorption was shown to favor metal ions with higher initial concentrations.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elham Khanniri, Mojtaba Yousefi, Amir Mohammad Mortazavian, Nasim Khorshidian, Sara Sohrabvandi, Masoumeh Arab, Mohammad Reza Koushki
Summary: Chitosan/B. longum adsorbent was found to have a higher lead (II) adsorption rate compared to other adsorbents, with a maximum adsorption yield of 97.6% under optimal conditions. The Langmuir model provided a better description of the metal adsorption process, suggesting that both chemisorption and physisorption may be involved. This adsorbent showed high selectivity towards lead (II) and foreign ions did not diminish its adsorption capacity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Fatma Nur Parin, Pinar Terzioglu, Yusuf Sicak, Kenan Yildirim, Mehmet Ozturk
Summary: This study successfully produced bioactive fibers using electrospinning method with PVA, gelatin, and pine honey. The addition of honey increased fiber diameter and enhanced antioxidant activity. These fibers show potential for biomedical and active food packaging applications.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ebubekir Izol, Hamdi Temel, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Ismail Yener, Ozge Tokul Olmez, Erhan Kaplaner, Mehmet Firat, Nesrin Hasimi, Mehmet Ozturk, Abdulselam Ertas
Summary: Ethanol extracts of 12 Allium species were studied for their phenolic profiles, antioxidant, anticholinesterase, cytotoxic, and antimicrobial activities. Aerial parts showed better antioxidant and cytotoxic activities, with variations observed among different species.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mehmet Ozturk, Ozlem Selcuk Zorer, Mehmet Gulcan
Summary: The UTSA-76 encoded MOF structure showed efficient removal of U-VI from liquid phase through adsorption technique. Various characterization techniques were used to define this adsorbent material. The adsorption process of U-VI on UTSA-76 was found to be influenced by parameters such as pH, temperature, mixing time, and solution concentrations, with a significant reduction in UO22+ ion concentration.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tahar Smaili, Hamdi Bendif, Mehmet Ozturk, Mehmet Emin Duru, Guido Flamini, Filippo Maggi
Summary: Elaeoselinum thapsioides is a medicinal plant from Algeria with a high content of hydrocarbons derivatives of monoterpenes in its essential oil. The main constituent is myrcene, and it shows weak anticholinesterase activity.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tahar Smaili, Hamdi Bendif, Mehmet Ozturk, Guido Flamini, Gregorio Peron
Summary: The essential oil from Daucus reboudii collected in Algeria was analyzed, revealing (E)-anethol as the main constituent and showing strong antioxidant activity, potentially useful in the food industry. Further studies are needed to evaluate its practical applications and to determine the composition of non-volatile compounds.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yeliz Basaran Elalmis, Burcu Karakuzu Ikizler, Serpil Kilic Depren, Sevil Yucel, Ismail Aydin
Summary: The study found that incorporating non-silanized Al2O3-doped BG can improve the flexural strength, modulus, and microhardness of EDCs, but may decrease bioactivity. On the other hand, adding silanized BG and Al2O3-doped BG can enhance the flexural strength and modulus of EDCs, while reducing water sorption, solubility, and bioactivity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED GLASS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abdulselam Ertas, Mehmet Firat, Ismail Yener, Mehmet Akdeniz, Serkan Yigitkan, Derya Bakir, Cansel Cakir, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Mehmet Ozturk, Ufuk Kolak
Summary: The study investigated the chemical composition and antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory capacities of Gundelia species. Among them, G. colemerikensis exhibited the best activity, showing high inhibitory activity in various antioxidant and enzyme inhibition assays.
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Ayse Kalemtas, Hasan B. Kocer, Ahmet Aydin, Pinar Terzioglu, Gulsum Aydin
Summary: The study showed that the concentration and particle size of ZnO powders significantly affected the mechanical and antibacterial properties of ZnO/chitosan bio-composite films. Bio-composite films with high ZnO content demonstrated good antibacterial activities against various bacteria, making them promising materials for applications like food packaging and antibacterial coatings.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nabila Souilah, Benabdallah Amina, Bendif Hamdi, Mohamed Djamel Miara, Nassera Daoud, Ahmed M. Mustafa, Mustafa Abdullah Yilmaz, Mehmet Ozturk, Giovanni Caprioli, Filippo Maggi
Summary: An ethnobotanical investigation was conducted among residents of El Kala, Algeria, using questionnaires. The study found that lentisk (Pistacia lentiscus L.) is commonly used in traditional therapy for gastrointestinal and dermatological problems. Analysis of the plant's phytochemicals revealed the presence of various compounds, with flavonoids and phenolic acids being the most abundant. The leaves of lentisk were also found to have high levels of total phenols, flavonoids, and condensed tannins. The essential oil extracted from lentisk showed a composition rich in monoterpene and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons. Additionally, the leaves were found to have higher antioxidant activity compared to the essential oil and standard antioxidants used in the study.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Erhan Kaplaner, Fatma Aydogmus-Ozturk, Mehmet Ozturk, Ilgaz Akata, Mehmet Emin Duru
Summary: Bioactivity-guided fractionation of Tricholoma anatolicum led to the isolation of compounds with significant cytotoxic and antioxidant activities.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yusuf Sicak, Huseyin Kekecmuhammed, Aysegul Karakucuk-Iyidogan, Tugba Taskin-Tok, Emine Elcin Oruc-Emre, Mehmet Ozturk
Summary: In this study, a series of chalcones were designed and synthesized, and their chemical structures were elucidated. The chalcones exhibited promising activities against various enzymes and antioxidant activity. The structure-activity relationship analysis and molecular modeling studies provided important information for the drug design and properties.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR RECOGNITION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Eslem Kavas, Pinar Terzioglu, Yusuf Sicak
Summary: This study developed ecofriendly composite films using cassava starch and polyvinyl alcohol as the film-forming matrix, betanin and nano-calcium carbonate as the pH sensitive pigment and nanofiller. The properties of the films containing different amounts of natural additives were compared, including color, mechanical, thermal, structural, ammonia sensitivity, and bioactivity properties. The results demonstrate the convenience of the composite films for active and intelligent packaging applications.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Larbi Allai, Xavier Druart, Pinar Terzioglu, Noureddine Louanjli, Boubker Nasser, Mehmet Ozturk, Bouchra El Amiri
Summary: Recently, researchers have focused on using natural antioxidants to improve the quality of semen for successful artificial insemination. This study aimed to determine the antioxidant activity and composition of Opuntia fcus-indica cladode ethanolic extract (ETHEX) and investigate its effect on the quality of liquid ram semen extended with skim milk at 5 degrees C.
VETERINARY MEDICINE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yusuf Sicak, Bedriye Seda Kursun Aktar, Gizem Tatar Yilmaz, Fatma Aydogmus Ozturk, Mehmet Ozturk, Tugba Taskin Tok, Emine Elcin Oruc Emre
Summary: This study aimed to synthesize novel morpholine- and thiazolidine-based compounds and evaluate their inhibition activities against antioxidant, acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), tyrosinase, and urease enzymes. The synthesized compounds showed significant inhibition activities, and molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations provided further evidence.
