Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Agita Rachmala Ginting, Thavy Kit, Withawat Mingvanish, Sudtida Pliankarom Thanasupsin
Summary: This study proposes a valorization option for bioactive compounds (T-CQA) in coffee silverskin using subcritical water extraction technique. Under the optimum conditions, the extract from coffee silverskin contains higher content of T-CQA and TPC with strong antioxidant activity.
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Chemistry, Physical
Hassan Ali, Muhammad Yasir, Fahanwi Asabuwa Ngwabebhoh, Tomas Sopik, Oyunchimeg Zandraa, Jakub Sevcik, Milan Masar, Michal Machovsky, Ivo Kuritka
Summary: In this article, a silica-supported g-C3N4/WO3 nanocomposite was prepared and characterized for enhanced photocatalytic performance in the degradation of estrone hormone. Response surface methodology (RSM) coupled with the Box-Behnken model was used to determine the synergistic effects of three independent experimental parameters. The optimized experimental conditions resulted in high hormone photodegradation efficiencies.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammed Alhajabdalla, Husameldin Mahmoud, Mustafa S. Nasser, Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein, Ramadan Ahmed, Hamidreza Karami
Summary: Fibers are commonly used in the oil and gas industry as fluid additives to improve hole-cleaning performance, control fluid filtration loss, and enhance hydraulic fracturing effectiveness. This study used response surface methodology and box-behnken design to investigate the stability of fibers in polymeric base suspensions, finding that the base fluid polymer concentration is the most significant factor affecting fiber suspension stability.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
S. K. Manirul Haque
Summary: This study aimed to extract pectin from various fruit peels and evaluate the effects of different experimental conditions. The results showed that high-quality pectin could be extracted from fruit peel waste, which has potential applications in various fields.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mahmoud M. A. Elsayed, Moustafa O. Aboelez, Bakheet E. M. Elsadek, Hatem A. Sarhan, Khaled Ali Khaled, Amany Belal, Ahmed Khames, Yasser A. Hassan, Amany A. Abdel-Rheem, Eslam B. Elkaeed, Mohamed Raafat, Mahmoud Elkot Mostafa Elsadek
Summary: This study developed a TLM fast dissolving tablets (TLM-FDT) to enhance the bioavailability of Tolmetin sodium. The optimized formula showed good tablet qualities and anti-inflammatory activity, making it a possible drug delivery system for treating rheumatoid arthritis.
Article
Polymer Science
Nantaporn Surachaitanawat, Dian Yulianto, Supa Wirasate, Chakrit Sirisinha, Soranat Raibhu, Manthana Jariyaboon
Summary: Caking is a persistent issue in the fertilizer industry in Thailand, particularly for NPK fertilizers. The study developed water-based anticaking agents with high performance using response surface methodology. Different compositions were needed for different fertilizer formulas, and only surfactant showed a positive effect on caking prevention. The optimized anticaking coatings achieved excellent performance with 92.0% and 98.8% decrease in caking for 15-7-18 and 18-4-5, respectively.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Manoj Kumar, Anil Dahuja, Archana Sachdev, Maharishi Tomar, Jose M. Lorenzo, Sangram Dhumal, Deepak Chandran, Eldho Varghese, Supradip Saha, K. V. S. S. Sairam, Surinder Singh, Marisennayya Senapathy, Ryszard Amarowicz, Charanjit Kaur, John F. Kennedy, Mohamed Mekhemar, Mohamed Radha
Summary: The optimized extraction of anthocyanins from black carrots using Viscozyme results in superior quality extracts with high phenolic content and low degradation parameters. This makes it a promising candidate for replacing the red color in processed foods.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Isra Khatib, Michael Y. T. Chow, Juanfang Ruan, David Cipolla, Hak-Kim Chan
Summary: The study optimized CNL powder production by evaluating the response surface via design of experiments (DoE), finding that sucrose and lactose were superior protectants compared to trehalose. The research demonstrates that the model developed was effective, and the optimum processing conditions for high drug encapsulation involved 57% sucrose, an 80°C inlet temperature, and an atomization rate of 742 L/hr.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. Ronaldo Anuf, K. Ramaraj, Vishnu Sankar Sivasankarapillai, Ragupathy Dhanusuraman, J. Prakash Maran, G. Rajeshkumar, Abbas Rahdar, Ana M. Diez-Pascual
Summary: This study investigates the impact of electro coagulation (EC) method on the treatment of rice mill waste using two different electrode materials (iron and aluminum). The study evaluates the influence of various parameters on the reduction of COD, TDS, and TSS in the waste. The results indicate that the aluminum electrode is more effective in treating rice mill waste compared to the iron electrode using the EC method.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Darko Landek, Lidija Curkovic, Ivana Gabelica, Mihone Kerolli Mustafa, Irena Zmak
Summary: In this study, alumina ceramics were prepared using an environmentally friendly slip casting method by preparing highly concentrated alumina aqueous suspensions with the addition of the ammonium salt of a polycarboxylic acid as a dispersant. The stability of the suspensions was monitored by viscosity measurements, and green bodies were obtained by pouring the stable suspensions into plaster molds before sintering in an electric furnace. Analysis of sintering parameters on density was performed using response surface methodology and statistical modeling for prediction and optimization of density-dependent variables.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Darllan R. Pinheiro, Roberto de F. Neves, Simone P. A. Paz
Summary: The kaolin waste from an industry in the Amazon region was utilized as an economic source of Si and Al to optimize the synthesis of SAPO-34 molecular sieve. Various optimization techniques were employed, including BBD, RSM, and a global desirability function to determine the optimal values for factors such as SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio, SDA concentration, and crystallization time. The experimental validation based on the ideal values showed results within the established confidence level.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Yonghwan Kim, Minjun Kim, Jeongwook Hwang, Eunmi Im, Geon Dae Moon
Summary: In this study, the optimal conditions for glycolysis of PET waste using biomass-derived catalysts were investigated using response surface methodology. The results indicated that the interaction effects of reaction temperature vs. time and temperature vs. mass ratio of the catalyst to the PET were more prominent in influencing the BHET yield.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Irene Palacios Romero, Maria Jose Rodriguez Gomez, Francisco Manuel Sanchez Iniguez, Patricia Calvo Magro
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of an osmotic solution on the properties of dehydrated plum, including water loss, weight reduction, inulin gain, glycerol gain, water activity, color parameters, and mechanical properties. A second-degree polynomial model obtained through response surface methodology was found to accurately predict the experimental data. The optimal proportions of water, glycerol, and inulin were determined to be 522 g, 219 g, and 100 g respectively, resulting in water loss, weight reduction, inulin gain, and glycerol gain values of approximately 30% and 29%, 119 mg/g and 373 mg/g.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tobias Blach, Markus Engelhart
Summary: This study identified the optimal conditions for sewage sludge hydrothermal carbonization through Box-Behnken Design, highlighting the importance of reaction temperature and the minor effects of reaction time and pH. Additionally, the study found that volatile solids in the feedstock significantly influence both the heating value of the hydrochars and the process water load.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tiehong Song, Yanjiao Gao, Hongyan Wei, Yu Zhao, Shujie Li, Yi Jiang
Summary: Antibiotic contamination in water has become a significant concern due to its contribution to the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes. Conventional biological treatment methods are ineffective in treating antibiotics. This study explored the use of microwave technology and peroxymonosulfate revitalization to treat tetracycline in water, and optimized the experimental conditions using response surface methodology. The results demonstrated a high removal rate of tetracycline under the optimized conditions, and the main mechanisms of peroxymonosulfate activation were identified.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cihan Gecgel, Utku Bulut Simsek, Belgin Gozmen, Meral Turabik
JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
F. N. Catlioglu, S. Akay, B. Gozmen, E. Turunc, I Anastopoulos, B. Kayan, D. Kalderis
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pinar Ersan, Ozgur Sonmez, Belgin Gozmen
JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ayse Mulla Birer, Belgin Gozmen, Ozgur Sonmez, Dimitrios Kalderis
Summary: Sewage sludge can be converted into biochar through pyrolysis for solid-phase extraction applications. Different modifications to the biochar result in samples with varying hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties for the extraction of target analytes. Experimental results show that the recovery and efficiency of solid-phase extraction vary depending on the type of biochar used.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ozkan Gormez, Ezgi Yakar, Belgin Gozmen, Berkant Kayan, Alireza Khataee
Summary: The synthesis and characterization of CoFe2O4-GO and CoFe2O4-g-C3N4 nanocomposites revealed their high efficiency in degrading bisphenol-A. With the assistance of ultrasound irradiation and persulfate, the degradation efficiency of the target pollutant was significantly enhanced.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ozkan Gormez, Fatma Gormez, Belgin Gozmen
Summary: This study compared the effects of homogeneous and heterogeneous electro-Fenton processes on the degradation of Metronidazole. It was found that the heterogeneous EF process had higher mineralization percentage and better reusability compared to the homogeneous EF process.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ozkan Gormez, Sema Akay, Belgin Gozmen, Berkant Kayan, Dimitrios Kalderis
Summary: The degradation of emerging contaminant coumarin was investigated using anodic, electro-Fenton, and subcritical water oxidation processes. Results showed that the anodic and electro-Fenton oxidation achieved 99% degradation of coumarin at 200 mA constant current, while subcritical water oxidation achieved the highest degradation of 88% at 200°C with 150 mM H2O2 and after 37.5 mM treatment. Time was found to have a minor positive effect on coumarin degradation, indicating that it is not the most influential parameter.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Esra Kulaksiz, Berkant Kayan, Belgin Gozmen, Dimitrios Kalderis, Nihal Oturan, Mehmet A. Oturan
Summary: This study investigated the degradation of the antineoplastic agent 5-FU using various advanced oxidation processes, with the EF process being the most efficient. Different anodes in the EF process showed varying effects on the oxidative degradation of 5-FU, with the production of heterogeneous hydroxyl radicals playing a significant role at higher currents. Titanium dioxide-based photocatalytic oxidation and subcritical water oxidation processes showed lower degradation efficiency compared to the EF process. Overall, performance indicators such as degradation efficiency, mineralization power, cost, and energy consumption were considered in the comparison between the different treatment methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fatma Gormez, Ozkan Gormez, Erdal Yabalak, Belgin Gozmen
SN APPLIED SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fatma Gormez, Ozkan Gormez, Belgin Gozmen, Dimitrios Kalderis
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)