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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Janina Licyte, Kotryna Kvederaviciute, Audrone Ruksenaite, Egle Godliauskaite, Povilas Gibas, Vita Tomkute, Grazina Petraityte, Viktoras Masevicius, Saulius Klimasauskas, Edita Kriukiene
Summary: This study systematically investigated the content and distribution of oxi-mCs in the DNA and RNA of the fungi Laccaria bicolor and Coprinopsis cinerea, revealing their significant roles in gene expression regulation and transposable element silencing.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Miha Renko, Tanja Zupan, David F. Plaza, Stefanie S. Schmieder, Milica Perisic Nanut, Janko Kos, Dusan Turk, Markus Kuenzler, Jerica Sabotic
Summary: This article introduces a new family of fungal protease inhibitors called cocaprins, which can inhibit both cysteine and aspartic proteases. Cocaprins are small proteins with specific structure and biological functions, derived from the mushroom Coprinopsis cinerea.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mengli Yan, Yaxuan Chen, Mengke Li, Jiamin Wu, Zemin Fang, Junjun Wang, Juanjuan Liu
Summary: This study demonstrates that two mushroom galectins, CGL1 and CGL2, exhibit strong anticancer effects by inducing caspase-dependent apoptosis through the mitochondria-mediated pathway. CGL1 shows a more significant inhibitory effect on colorectal cancer growth compared to CGL2.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Anthony L. Morrison, Vladimir Strezov, Robert K. Niven, Mark P. Taylor, Scott P. Wilson, Jianlong Wang, David J. Burns, Peter J. C. Murphy
Summary: Aeration of water contaminated with PFASs can effectively separate and concentrate PFAS through adsorptive bubble fractionation. This study investigated the impact of changes in environmental and process parameters on PFAS removal efficiency and found that bubble fractionation can achieve high levels of overall PFAS removal (>95%) across a wide range of saline and temperature conditions. The removal of certain short-chain PFAS species was improved by increased electrolyte concentration and decreased temperature. However, higher temperature slightly reduced the total PFAS removal rate (to 93%). These findings demonstrate the viability of bubble fractionation as a primary step for PFAS removal in contaminated water.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jussi Kontro, Christina Lyra, Milla Koponen, Jaana Kuuskeri, Mika A. Kahkonen, Janne Wallenius, Xing Wan, Jussi Sipila, Miia R. Makela, Paula Nousiainen, Kristiina Hilden
Summary: In this study, a laccase from the coprophilic basidiomycete Coprinopsis cinerea was successfully heterologously expressed in the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris, exhibiting efficient oxidation activity and thermostability in the neutral pH range. The laccase was able to generate several added-value aromatic compounds during the degradation of biorefinery hardwood lignin, indicating its potential for sustainable processes in modern biorefineries.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yichun Xie, Po-Lam Chan, Hoi-Shan Kwan, Jinhui Chang
Summary: In this study, the transcriptional changes and modifications in Coprinopsis cinerea during different developmental processes were investigated using high-throughput sequencing. The results revealed that the transition and modification of the transcriptome played a crucial role in the physiological and morphological alterations of the fungus. Additionally, stage- and tissue-specific alternative splicing and RNA editing were observed and had an impact on fungal development. These findings are important for understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying fungal developmental regulation.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Juanjuan Liu, Can Peng, Qiqi Han, Mengyao Wang, Gang Zhou, Bin Ye, Yazhong Xiao, Zemin Fang, Ursula Kuees
Summary: The study found that oxidative stress derived from antagonistic compounds secreted by Gongronella sp. w5 played a critical role in the production of laccase Lcc9 in Coprinopsis cinerea during fungal interactions. Lcc9 participates in a defense strategy to eliminate oxidative stress and promote cell growth and development. These findings deepen our understanding of fungal interactions in their natural population and communities.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wei Liu, Danyu Liu, Hao Yin, Chunyan Yang, Ke Lu
Summary: Foam fractionation was used to investigate the recovery efficiency and physicochemical properties of SDBS. Optimal operating conditions were determined through multiple experiments, showing an enrichment ratio of 134.83 +/- 6.74 and a recovery percentage of 63.43 +/- 3.17%. The results suggested that multiple foam fractionation operations induced structural transitions and irreversible aggregation of SDBS molecules.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lin Chen, Nan Hu, Chunquan Zhao, Xiaodan Sun, Rong Han, Yanyan Lv, Zhijun Zhang
Summary: This study developed a surfactant-free active Al2O3 nanoparticle (ANP) modified with adipic acid (AA) as a collector and frother for efficient recovery of anthocyanin (ACN) from perilla leaves. The ANP-AA had a high collection capacity for ACN and formed a stable foam layer at the gas-liquid interface. Under appropriate conditions, ACN recovery of 95.68% with an enrichment ratio of 29.87 was achieved. The recovered ACN also exhibited promising antioxidant properties, highlighting the significance of these findings in the food, colorant, and pharmaceutical industries.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Manish Pareek, Botond Hegedues, Zhihao Hou, Arpad Csernetics, Hongli Wu, Mate Viragh, Neha Sahu, Xiao-Bin Liu, Laszlo Nagy
Summary: Mushroom-forming fungi, particularly basidiomycetes, degrade plant materials efficiently with lignin-, cellulose-, hemicellulose-, and pectin-degrading enzymes. The transcription factor Cre1 plays a crucial role in regulating these enzymes through carbon catabolite repression (CCR), as demonstrated in Coprinopsis cinerea. Deletion of the cre1 gene resulted in significant deregulation of carbohydrate metabolism, PCWDEs, and other genes, highlighting its importance in regulating gene expression related to plant biomass degradation. The study expands our understanding of CCR in Basidiomycota and provides insights into genes involved in lignocellulosic biomass degradation.
APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jing Zhao, Jing Yuan, Yating Chen, Yu Wang, Jing Chen, Jingjing Bi, Linna Lyu, Cigang Yu, Sheng Yuan, Zhonghua Liu
Summary: The HOG pathway in Coprinopsis cinerea is involved in the elongation of stipes in the fruiting body development by regulating the expression of CcChiE1. This pathway may be activated by oxidative stress.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Nan Hu, Lin Chen, Yunpeng Li, Nan Yao, Huizhen Li, Zhijun Zhang
Summary: Developing an efficient method for separating bioactive phytochemicals from plant extracts has gained attention. This study successfully isolated rosmarinic acid (RA) using foam fractionation from perilla leaf extract. The use of gamma-Al2O3 nanoparticles modified with cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) as the nano-frother and nano-collector allowed for the adsorption of RA without surface activity. The ANP-CAPB exhibited stable foam and excellent collection properties for RA.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Gal Nomberg, Gulab Chand Arya, Ekaterina Manasherova, Ofir Marinov, Oded Yarden, Hagai Cohen
Summary: Certain fleshy fruit species form a polyphenolic suberized peridermal skin to seal wounded skin and prevent invasion by pathogenic fungi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Microbiology
Cuicui Liu, Liqin Kang, Miao Lin, Jingjing Bi, Zhonghua Liu, Sheng Yuan
Summary: The transcription factor CcNsdD2 in Coprinopsis cinerea promotes primary hyphal knot formation by upregulating cfs1, cfs2, cgl1, and hyd1. The developmental fates of primary hyphal knots mediated by CcNsdD2 depend on light/dark rhythm cultivation or dark cultivation after full growth of mycelia. This study provides new insights into the molecular mechanism by which CcNsdD2 regulates the developmental fate of C. cinerea under dark or light conditions, with potential applications in the edible mushroom industry.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lei Jia, Wei Liu, Jilin Cao, Zhaoliang Wu, Chunyan Yang
Summary: This study successfully recycled nanoparticles from wastewater using foam fractionation and developed a novel method to enhance foam drainage for improving nanoparticle recovery rate. The efficiency of nanoparticle recycling was found to be influenced by their shapes and structures, with tubular nanoparticles showing higher recovery rates than spherical nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claude Lambre, Jose Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Andrew Chesson, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, David Michael Gott, Konrad Grob, Marcel Mengelers, Alicja Mortensen, Gilles Riviere, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Christina Tlustos, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Holger Zorn, Vincent Dudler, Maria Rosaria Milana, Constantine Papaspyrides, Maria de Fatima Tavares Pocas, Remigio Marano, Evgenia Lampi
Summary: The European Food Safety Authority assessed the safety of the recycling process Aristea and concluded that the recycled PET obtained from this process is safe for use in the production of materials and articles for contact with all types of foodstuffs. However, the final articles made of this recycled PET should not be used in microwave and conventional ovens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claude Lambre, Jose Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, David Michael Gott, Konrad Grob, Evgenia Lampi, Marcel Mengelers, Alicja Mortensen, Gilles Riviere, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Christina Tlustos, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Holger Zorn, Boet Glandorf, Lieve Herman, Jaime Aguilera, Magdalena Andryszkiewicz, Natalia Kovalkovicova, Yi Liu, Rita Ferreira de Sousa, Andrew Chesson
Summary: The genetically modified food enzyme pectinesterase is produced by AB Enzymes GmbH using Aspergillus oryzae strain AR-962. It is intended for use in various food manufacturing processes, and has been assessed for safety. Dietary exposure to the enzyme was estimated to be within acceptable limits, and genotoxicity tests did not raise any safety concerns. However, it was found that the enzyme may pose a risk of allergic reactions, particularly in individuals sensitised to pollen allergens. Overall, the data suggests that the food enzyme is safe for use under the intended conditions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claude Lambre, Jose Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, David Michael Gott, Konrad Grob, Evgenia Lampi, Marcel Mengelers, Alicja Mortensen, Gilles Riviere, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Christina Tlustos, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Holger Zorn, Boet Glandorf, Jaime Aguilera, Magdalena Andryszkiewicz, Yi Liu, Giulio di Piazza, Sandra Rainieri, Rita Ferreira de Sousa, Andrew Chesson
Summary: This article describes a food enzyme that can be used in eight food manufacturing processes. Based on experimental data and risk assessment, it is concluded that this food enzyme does not pose safety concerns under the intended conditions of use.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claude Lambre, Jose Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Andrew Chesson, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, David Michael Gott, Konrad Grob, Marcel Mengelers, Alicja Mortensen, Gilles Riviere, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Christina Tlustos, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Holger Zorn, Vincent Dudler, Maria Rosaria Milana, Constantine Papaspyrides, Maria de Fatima Tavares Pocas, Emmanouil Tsochatzis, Evgenia Lampi
Summary: The safety of the recycling process using Vacurema Prime technology by Creative Recycling World Company has been assessed by the EFSA Panel. The critical steps in the process that determine its decontamination efficiency are examined. It has been demonstrated that the recycled PET obtained from this process is safe for use in materials and articles that come into contact with various types of foodstuffs.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claude Lambre, Jose Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Andrew Chesson, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, David Michael Gott, Konrad Grob, Marcel Mengelers, Alicja Mortensen, Gilles Riviere, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Christina Tlustos, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Holger Zorn, Vincent Dudler, Maria Rosaria Milana, Constantine Papaspyrides, Maria de Fatima Tavares Pocas, Remigio Marano, Evgenia Lampi
Summary: The EFSA Panel assessed the safety of recycling process using Starlinger iV+ technology for poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) flakes from post-consumer PET containers. The drying and crystallisation, extrusion and crystallisation, and solid-state polycondensation steps are critical in determining the decontamination efficiency. The process ensures that the migration of potential contaminants into food is below the conservatively modelled migration level.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claude Lambre, Jose Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, David Michael Gott, Konrad Grob, Evgenia Lampi, Marcel Mengelers, Alicja Mortensen, Gilles Riviere, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Christina Tlustos, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Holger Zorn, Magdalena Andryszkiewicz, Natalia Kovalkovicova, Yi Liu, Giulio di Piazza, Rita Ferreira de Sousa, Andrew Chesson
Summary: This article discusses the production and use of the food enzyme lysozyme, as well as its potential effects on the human body. It is found that the intake of lysozyme is lower than the corresponding fraction from eggs, but it can still trigger allergic reactions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claude Lambre, Jose Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, David Michael Gott, Konrad Grob, Evgenia Lampi, Marcel Mengelers, Alicja Mortensen, Gilles Riviere, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Christina Tlustos, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Holger Zorn, Lieve Herman, Yrjoe Roos, Jaime Aguilera, Magdalena Andryszkiewicz, Natalia Kovalkovicova, Yi Liu, Silvia Peluso, Giulio di Piazza, Rita Ferreira de Sousa, Andrew Chesson
Summary: This article introduces a food enzyme produced by genetically modified Aspergillus oryzae strain NZYM-OA, which is used to prevent acrylamide formation in food manufacturing processes. The enzyme is free from viable cells and DNA of the production organism, and the tests indicate that it does not pose safety concerns. However, the risk of allergic reactions cannot be completely ruled out.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claude Lambre, Jose Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, David Michael Gott, Konrad Grob, Evgenia Lampi, Marcel Mengelers, Alicja Mortensen, Gilles Rivi Ere, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Christina Tlustos, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Holger Zorn, Boet Glandorf, Lieve Herman, Jaime Aguilera, Magdalena Andryszkiewicz, Ana Gomes, Natalia Kovalkovicova, Yi Liu, Elsa Nielsen, Karin Norby, Rita Ferreira de Sousa, Andrew Chesson
Summary: This study introduces a food enzyme called 1,4-alpha-glucan branching enzyme, which is produced by the non-genetically modified Geobacillus thermodenitrificans strain TRBE14. The production strain meets the qualified presumption of safety (QPS) approach. The food enzyme is commonly used in cereal-based processes, baking processes, and meat and fish processing. Although no allergens were found in the amino acid sequence of the food enzyme, it contains lysozyme, a known allergen. However, based on the provided data, the Panel concludes that this food enzyme does not pose any safety concerns under the intended conditions of use.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claude Lambre, Jose Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, David Michael Gott, Konrad Grob, Evgenia Lampi, Marcel Mengelers, Alicja Mortensen, Gilles Riviere, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Christina Tlustos, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Holger Zorn, Yrjo Roos, Magdalena Andryszkiewicz, Natalia Kovalkovicova, Yi Liu, Simone Lunardi, Andrew Chesson
Summary: This article introduces a food enzyme produced by genetically modified Bacillus subtilis to prevent acrylamide formation. The enzyme is safe for consumption and does not have any toxicity. The estimated dietary exposure to the enzyme is 0.361 mg/kg body weight per day in European populations. Based on the data provided, the enzyme does not give rise to safety concerns under the intended conditions of use.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jorg Koop, Ninja Bera, Erik Quickert, Marvin Schmitt, Maria Schlueter, Christoph Held, Gerhard Schembecker
Summary: In this study, the separation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from a highly viscous polymer solution was investigated using rotating packed bed (RPB) technology. The results showed that the pressure in the RPB had the greatest impact on VOC content, while the rotational speed had a minor effect. By using countercurrently flowing stripping gas, the VOC content and separation efficiency were significantly reduced, making RPB technology a breakthrough for purification of highly viscous liquid mixtures.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tobias Pyka, Alexander Ressemann, Christoph Held, Gerhard Schembecker, Jens-Uwe Repke
Summary: The impact of different sealing types and their wearing on the separation performance in distillation processes in rotating packed beds (RPB) has been investigated. The results showed that with a suitable sealing concept, higher separation performances could be achieved in the units. The study also highlights the need for greater awareness of bypasses in RPBs and emphasizes the demand to develop more efficient and effective sealing systems.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hina Qammar, Tobias Pyka, Joerg Koop, Andrzej Gorak, Gerhard Schembecker
Summary: The radial separation efficiency in rotating packed beds is influenced by rotational speed and radial packing length, with a maximum value achieved in the center of the packed rotor. Advanced packing design can reduce the loss of separation efficiency due to radial liquid maldistribution in conventional packed beds.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claude Lambre, Jose Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, David Michael Gott, Konrad Grob, Evgenia Lampi, Marcel Mengelers, Alicja Mortensen, Gilles Riviere, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Christina Tlustos, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Holger Zorn, Jaime Aguilera, Magdalena Andryszkiewicz, Natalia Kovalkovicova, Yi Liu, Andrew Chesson
Summary: This article describes the safety assessment of a genetically modified Aspergillus niger strain producing the food enzyme peroxidase. The study found that the enzyme does not raise safety concerns under the intended conditions of use.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claude Lambre, Jose Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, David Michael Gott, Konrad Grob, Evgenia Lampi, Marcel Mengelers, Alicja Mortensen, Gilles Riviere, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Christina Tlustos, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Holger Zorn, Boet Glandorf, Magdalena Andryszkiewicz, Ana Gomes, Natalia Kovalkovicova, Yi Liu, Giulio di Piazza, Andrew Chesson
Summary: This article introduces a genetically modified Trichoderma reesei strain RF6201 produced food enzyme pectinesterase and its safety assessment. The food enzyme is considered safe and is intended to be used in five food manufacturing processes. The estimated dietary exposure of the enzyme is up to 0.532 mg TOS/kg bw per day in European populations. Genotoxicity and repeated dose toxicity tests did not raise safety concerns, but two matches were found with pollen allergens, indicating a potential risk of allergic reactions in individuals sensitised to pollen allergens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Claude Lambre, Jose Manuel Barat Baviera, Claudia Bolognesi, Pier Sandro Cocconcelli, Riccardo Crebelli, David Michael Gott, Konrad Grob, Evgenia Lampi, Marcel Mengelers, Alicja Mortensen, Gilles Riviere, Inger-Lise Steffensen, Christina Tlustos, Henk Van Loveren, Laurence Vernis, Holger Zorn, Yrjo Roos, Andryszkiewicz Magdalena, Kyriaki Apergi, Silvia Peluso, Yi Liu, Andrew Chesson
Summary: The food enzyme subtilisin is produced by Genencor International B.V. using the non-genetically modified Bacillus paralicheniformis strain DP-Dzx96. The enzyme is intended for use in various food manufacturing processes. However, it contains antimicrobial resistance genes and the presence of bacitracin poses a risk of antimicrobial resistance development. Additionally, the enzyme has matches with known respiratory and food allergens, increasing the risk of allergic reactions. Therefore, it cannot be considered safe for consumption.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yunfei Yu, Xue Yang, Chenchen Zhang, Jie Chen, Wei Lin, Jianqiang Meng
Summary: This study reports an environmentally friendly and simple approach for preparing double-network (DN) ion gel membranes with high strength and excellent gas separation performance. By optimizing crosslinking density, mass ratio, and the type and content of free ionic liquid, the mechanical and gas separation properties of the DN membrane are improved.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Si-qi Jiang, Qiang Gao, Xi-guang Li, Chao-zhu Deng, Jun Qiu, Xiang-nan Zhu
Summary: A dual-strengthening pretreatment method is proposed to remove PVDF more efficiently and enhance the leaching of LiCoO2. Experimental results show that dual-strengthening pretreatment can effectively remove PVDF and significantly improve the leaching efficiency compared to single pretreatment methods.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zengchi Hu, Xiaoyu Wang, Xiaohui Zhang, Xue Li, Jiangbin Xia
Summary: The rapid fabrication of high-performance composite membranes based on CMPs using simple and low-cost methods is challenging. In this study, three CMPs-based composite membranes were rapidly fabricated with adjustable size using unidirectional diffusion synthesis. The microstructural design enhanced the rejection rates of the membranes and they showed strong hydrolytic resistance, thermal stability, and acid-base resistance. Electrostatic adsorption and the adjustable microstructures significantly varied the repellence of the membranes to different charged molecules.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Farzaneh Rouhani, Matineh Ayedi, Nasser Safari
Summary: Introducing defects into porous metal-organic frameworks is important for improving their adsorption performance. Quasi-MOFs, an underutilized variant of large-scale, fundamentally deficient MOFs, have been found to have substantial amounts of unsaturated metal sites to offset the drawbacks of MOFs. In this study, a quasi-MOF was produced using a water-stable MOF and demonstrated significantly improved phosphate adsorption capability due to the presence of defect sites.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Valentin Reungoat, Morad Chadni, Louis M. M. Mouterde, Fanny Brunissen, Florent Allais, Helene Ducatel, Irina Ioannou
Summary: This study focuses on the recovery of sinapic acid using liquid-liquid extraction assisted by a hollow fiber membrane contactor from an aqueous feed obtained through the hydrolysis of mustard bran. The screening of solvents of different chemical nature showed that all tested solvents had an extraction efficiency of more than 80% for pH < 5. Four solvents were selected for use in the hollow fiber membrane contactor, and the volatile solvents showed higher mass transfer coefficients compared to non-volatile solvents. The extraction efficiency was intensified by increasing the initial concentration of sinapic acid and the feed-to-solvent ratio. CPME was found to have optimal recovery efficiency at a phase ratio of 8:1, yielding 0.9 g of sinapic acid per liter of CPME used.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Takahiro Sakamoto, Takafumi Hanada, Hayate Sato, Mayu Kamisono, Masahiro Goto
Summary: The emergence of the battery society has led to a high demand for battery metals, resulting in a strain on their supply. This study introduces a novel technique using a hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent (DES) for leaching and recovering battery metals from low-grade nickel laterite ores. The DES enables selective leaching and recovery of the metals, offering a promising pathway for the extraction of critical battery metals.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rongrong He, Jiarui Chen, Chunyao Zhang, Dan Lu, Lin Zhang, Tao He
Summary: Researcher has developed a method to quantify the charge density in nanofiltration (NF) membrane separation layer and applied it in NF membranes that can separate Mg2+ and Li+. The results showed that overcompensated amine groups played a major role, and there was a linear relationship between charge density and coating bi-layers or PAH layers.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhijian Zhang, Min Chen, Zhe Lin, Zhichao Yang, Yafeng Du, Zhihui Chen, Zhenhao Yang, Kongyin Zhao, Ligang Lin
Summary: Membrane technology plays an important role in molecular/ion separation processes, but faces challenges such as membrane fouling. This study introduces a new ion-crosslinking method to fabricate copper alginate hydrogel membranes with improved mechanical strength and antimicrobial capabilities. The membranes exhibit excellent separation performance and enhanced long-term molecule/ion separation through improved anti-swelling properties. Molecular dynamics simulations and life cycle analysis highlight the pore structure and environmental friendliness of the hydrogel membranes. These findings provide valuable insights for developing sustainable hydrogel membranes with stable performance and high separation efficiency.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dongmei Liu, Aiying Guo, Yanling Qi, Zhixin Ji, Hongjuan Li, Zhiwei Zhang, Xinyue Zhang, Kunze Wu, Aijun Cai
Summary: In this study, a stable magnetic Mg/Mn-layered double oxide-doped biochar composite (MgMnLDO-MBC) was prepared and successfully used for the removal of antibiotics and bacteria from wastewater. The composite exhibited enhanced surface areas, adsorption sites, and free radicals, leading to improved catalytic activity. The effects of different factors on the removal efficiency were evaluated, and the composite showed good reusability.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Feng Wang, Zhaoyong Bian, Yaru Zhang, Wenchao Yu, Qiang Zhang, Hui Wang
Summary: In this study, a nanofibrous layered structure of Ff-Ti3C2Tx-Co3O4 was prepared by self-assembling nanofibrous Co3O4 with lamellar fluorine-free MXene (Ff-Ti3C2Tx). The Ff-Ti3C2Tx-Co3O4 exhibited excellent catalytic activity for degradation, resistant to ionic interference, and maintained high removal efficiency of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) in municipal wastewater. The rapid SMX degradation involved fast electron transfer in redox cycles with PMS and the generation of 1O2 via PMS ->center dot O2 -> 1O2. This work provides new insights into antibiotic degradation mechanisms and electron transfer based on PMS activation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Weipeng He, Jiacheng Luo, Yujie Wu, Tianhao Luo, Chen Tang
Summary: This study comparatively evaluated the role of cationic, anionic, and nonionic polyacrylamides (PAMs) in ballasted flocculation of clay suspensions under different aluminum sulfate (AS) coagulant dosages. The selection of PAMs and AS dosage had a significant influence on the size and shear resistance of ballasted floc aggregates.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lixian Wang, Lizhi Zhao, Didi Si, Zhixin Li, Huiqin An, Hui Ye, Qingping Xin, Hong Li, Yuzhong Zhang
Summary: Metalloporphyrin-based nanozymes integrated with poly (vinylidene fluoride) membrane show high catalytic activity and reusability for the decolorization of Congo Red dye in continuous flow process.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yongfei Ma, Chenyu Zeng, Yongzhen Ding, Jiayi Tang, Ondrej Masek, Zhikang Deng, Rui Mu, Zulin Zhang
Summary: In this study, sludge-derived biochar (SBC) was functionalized with various iron salts to enhance its adsorption ability for sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and magnetic collection performance. Ball milling was further employed to treat the optimal iron salt functionalized SBC (MSBC), resulting in ball milled SBC (BMSBC) with improved adsorption performance for SMX. The dominant driving mechanism for SMX adsorption onto BMSBC was confirmed to be multiple physicochemical forces, including 7C-7C conjugation, pore filling, H-bonding, Fe-O complexation, and electrostatic interactions. BMSBC exhibited favorable adsorption ability for SMX in actual waters and could be easily collected within 1 min due to its magnetic sensitivity.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jinglin Tan, Xiaohui Mao, Wenjihao Hu, Hongbo Zeng
Summary: This study investigates the influence of PDMS chain architectures on surface properties and reveals that PDMS coatings with looped structures exhibit superior hydrophobicity, self-cleaning, and water sliding compared to coatings with linear structures. Additionally, both looped and linear PDMS coated stainless steel mesh/polyester fibers show efficient separation of oil/water mixture.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wei-Liang Chen, Chih-Chia Cheng, Chien-Hsing Lu, Jem-Kun Chen
Summary: This study designs a novel sandwich-structured capacitor that reduces the absorption time of pollutants using dielectrophoresis force. By coating graphene oxide on polystyrene microspheres as adsorbents and encapsulating them within the capacitor, the adsorption rate is significantly enhanced. Additionally, frequency manipulation allows for the recycling of adsorbents and concentration of dyes, minimizing secondary pollution.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
