Article
Energy & Fuels
Lixin Shen, Gangyi Fang, Sizhao Wang, Fei Xing, Shining Chan
Summary: The study investigates the secondary atomization process and droplet-size distribution in a spray field through numerical simulation and experimental measurement. The results show good agreement between the numerically calculated macroscopic morphology and the experimental results, and the simulations accurately characterize the spatial distribution and atomization characteristics of the droplets.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Golnoosh Abdeali, Mahdi Abdollahi, Ahmad Reza Bahramian
Summary: The research focuses on synthesizing nanoencapsulated Paraffin wax core/Thermoplastic elastomer Polyurethane shell with various particle size distribution for thermal energy storage. The findings demonstrate high thermal performance and potential for applications, indicating effective time-temperature history.
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Environmental Sciences
Huiju Lin, Jia-Yong Lao, Qi Wang, Yuefei Ruan, Yuhe He, Patrick K. H. Lee, Kenneth M. Y. Leung, Paul K. S. Lam
Summary: This study investigates the atmospheric releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from waste management infrastructures (WMIs) in urban and rural areas of Hong Kong, China. The study reveals that fluorotelomer alcohols (FTOHs) and perfluoroalkane sulfonamides are the predominant PFAS types found. It also demonstrates the release of less frequently observed intermediate products during waste treatment. Additionally, the study estimates the lung deposition fluxes of PFAS and finds that inhaled particulate PFAS are mainly deposited in the head airway. The cumulative daily inhalation dose of gaseous and particulate PFAS ranges from 81.9 to 265 pg/kg/d.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wachara Kalasee, Panya Dangwilailux
Summary: This study investigated the size distribution and total particle mass concentration of smoke particles from para rubber wood combustion in the RSS process. It found that the moisture content and combustion period of the wood have a direct effect on the temperature data above the fire base, as well as the TPMC and MMAD values. By using the response surface method and different samplers, the study confirmed that the second-degree model was more accurate in predicting TPMC and MMAD values based on moisture content in each combustion period.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhiyuan Hu, Zhangying Lu, Bo Song, Yifeng Quan
Summary: This study investigated emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles and analyzed the characteristics of emitted particulate matter (PM), the emission factors of particulate number (PN) and size distribution properties under different test cycles. The results showed that there were differences in emissions among test cycles, with cold start having a significant impact and different sensitivity to start-up conditions. The gasoline particulate filter (GPF) could effectively capture particles, but some test cycles still had high levels of sub-23 nm particle emissions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Ocean
Liangjie Xu, Ren Wang, Qingbing Liu, Jianfeng Chen, Xinzhi Wang, Qingshan Meng
Summary: In this research, the influence of particle size distribution on the interaction characteristics of geotextile/geogrid-calcareous sand (GT/GG-CS) and unreinforced calcareous sand (URCS) interface is investigated. The results show that embedding geogrid/geotextile in calcareous sand can significantly improve peak cohesion. Using coarse-grained calcareous sand as filler improves the stability of dredger-fill calcareous sand foundations and revetment-reinforced soil engineering.
APPLIED OCEAN RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Jianling Li, Shuai Shen, Jinhong Liu, Yu Zhao, Shengfu Li, Chenglong Tang
Summary: In this study, the secondary droplet size distribution after the breakup of a sub-milimeter droplet under high velocity cross flow conditions was experimentally determined using digital in-line holography. The study of spatial and droplet size distributions is important for corresponding droplet breakup modeling.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIPHASE FLOW
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Anasheh Khecho, Seyed Amir Ghaffari, Bijan Eftekhari Yekta
Summary: Optimizing the effective parameters on rheology is crucial for the additive manufacturing of ceramics through direct ink writing. Narrower particle size distributions are found to be more appropriate for direct ink writing of fused silica pastes. Microwave radiation sintering allows for the fast manufacturing of complex fused silica parts containing partially crystallized cristobalite phase.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mithlesh Mahilang, Manas Kanti Deb, Shamsh Pervez, Swapnil Tiwari, Vikas Kumar Jain
Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics of biogenic secondary organic aerosols in the air of an urban site in eastern central India, and found the sources and distribution of biogenic secondary organic aerosols such as isoprene.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Wanbo Liu, Zhenghui Zhu, Ling-en Wang
Summary: By mining student information, this study provides insights into the size, structure, distribution, and flow characteristics of the compulsory education population. Based on statistical data from 2010 to 2020 in Liaoning Province, the spatial evolution, regional disparity, and emerging spatiotemporal distribution patterns of primary and secondary education are analyzed. The findings reveal an unbalanced distribution of students, with a noticeable flow from rural areas to cities. Furthermore, the uneven distribution among different types of districts contributes to the narrowing and then expanding overall difference in student distribution. The research results offer important implications for population and educational geography.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Vladimir V. Volkov
Summary: The paper examines an algorithm for directly searching for a nonparametric smooth histogram of particle size distribution using small-angle X-ray and neutron scattering data. The study discusses the features and implementation details of the method, which involves sequentially searching for solutions with varying degrees of distribution contour smoothness. Methods for evaluating the stability of both the entire distribution contour and its individual parts are also explored. Examples of analyzing polydisperse spherical particles in silicasol solutions are provided to illustrate the program's functionality.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yanqin Ren, Gehui Wang, Hong Li
Summary: Organic aerosols are important constituents of particulate matter in the atmosphere, and this study focuses on their size distribution, particularly for primary and secondary organic aerosols. Samples were collected from multiple cities in China, and different organic aerosols were measured. The results show variations in composition and size distribution across seasons and locations.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Karar Mahmoud, Matti Lehtonen
Summary: This paper proposes novel and efficient analytical closed-form expressions for optimal allocation of multiple capacitors in distribution systems to maximize total cost reduction while considering power losses. Unlike existing methods, the proposed approach can directly solve the capacitor allocation problem.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Matthew T. Pesavento
Summary: The study examines how regulations impact the size distribution of firms in the U.S. wine market by analyzing the changing legislative landscape. The findings suggest that an expansion of the potential wine market leads to an increase in the number of wineries, attributing the growth to reduced Direct to Consumer (DTC) sales restrictions. However, there is no immediate effect on winery employment, but a lagged effect is observed. The study also highlights that smaller wineries experience significant growth compared to larger ones when regulations are lessened.
JOURNAL OF WINE ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mega Octaviani, Manish Shrivastava, Rahul A. Zaveri, Alla Zelenyuk, Yue Zhang, Quazi Z. Rasool, David M. Bell, Matthieu Riva, Marianne Glasius, Jason D. Surratt
Summary: The study evaluates mechanistic IEPOX-SOA models through controlled experiments, finding that IEPOX multiphase chemistry can increase particle size and concentration, while the model can also predict particle number and diameter at the end of the experiment.
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaidi Cui, Lingyan Zhang, Leiming He, Zhengqun Zhang, Tao Zhang, Wei Mu, Jin Lin, Feng Liu
Summary: The study found that 1-octen-3-ol has strong insecticidal activity against all developmental stages of T. castaneum and can repel adults. It also has negative effects on the development and reproduction of parental T. castaneum and their offspring. Additionally, 1-octen-3-ol promotes seedling growth of wheat seeds.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Xiao-xu Li, Li-fei He, Xiu-yu Pang, Yang-yang Gao, Yang Liu, Peng Zhang, Guang Wei, Wei Mu, Bei-xing Li, Feng Liu
Summary: The study demonstrated that adjuvants such as S903 and Hasten can significantly enhance the control efficacy of fludioxonil on cucumber anthracnose. S903 improved penetrability of fludioxonil by enhancing wetting and dispersion of active ingredients, while Hasten achieved this by reducing particle size of active ingredients.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lifei He, Shuwen Xi, Lei Ding, Beixing Li, Wei Mu, Peiqiang Li, Feng Liu
Summary: This study proposes an effective strategy for controlling pesticide efficiency, focusing on the impact dynamics of droplets and the determination of pinning points on the leaf surface. The combination of impact dynamics analysis and force balance model provides a constructive method to improve pesticide utilization on hydrophobic plant surfaces.
Article
Biophysics
Da-xia Zhang, Rui Wang, Haichao Cao, Jian Luo, Tong-fang Jing, Bei-xing Li, Wei Mu, Feng Liu, Youming Hou
Summary: A study was conducted to synthesize an ecofriendly polymer for nanogel delivery system of pesticide, which showed favorable stability and efficient pest control under various conditions. The nanogel demonstrated prolonged pest control period and effective bioactivity against pests, indicating a promising future for pesticide delivery.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Dicheng Ma, Guoxian Wang, Jiamei Zhu, Wei Mu, Daolong Dou, Feng Liu
Summary: This study investigates the biological activity and mode of action of trans-2-hexenal (T2H) against Fusarium graminearum, the main agent of Fusarium head blight (FHB). It was found that T2H can inhibit F. graminearum growth by multiple mechanisms and can be used as a biofumigant to control FHB occurrence in the field.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Da-xia Zhang, Rui Wang, Chuangling Ren, Yaru Wang, Bei-xing Li, Wei Mu, Feng Liu, Youming Hou
Summary: A strategy based on the differences in feeding behavior between pests and natural enemies was proposed to deliver insecticides precisely. A novel multiple-enzyme-responsive lignin/polysaccharide/Fe nanocarrier was constructed and loaded with lambdacyhalothrin (LC) to form a nanocapsule suspension loading system. The nano loading system showed high efficiency, low toxicity, and environmental friendliness.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Haojie Gao, Shaokun Shi, Fengxin Luan, Yan Jin, Wenwen Zhang, Yue Xu, Beixing Li, Wei Mu, Chuanjie Gao, Feng Liu
Summary: In this study, a set of application approaches were developed by vaporizing fungicides into smoke at temperatures below 300 degrees C. The smoke application effectively controlled air-borne disease and showed better control efficacy and lower residue compared to spray application in greenhouse experiments.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Haichao Cao, Yue Chen, Zhigang Qian, Tingjie Huang, Nan Zou, Daxia Zhang, Wei Mu, Beixing Li, Feng Liu
Summary: Pesticide-loaded microcapsules with spontaneous deformation on foliar micro/nanostructures are prepared based on biomimetics. The flexibility of the microcapsules can be controlled by adjusting the usage or types of small alcohols in the preparation system. The migration and distribution of small alcohols driven by amphiphilicity affect the interfacial polymerization process, resulting in improved flexibility of the microcapsules. The N-pentanol-loaded microcapsules exhibit strong scouring resistance, sustained release property, and persistent control effect against foliar diseases.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong-fang Jing, Da-xia Zhang, Yao-zhong Zhang, Yan Jin, Xian-zheng Han, Wei Mu, Bei-xing Li, Feng Liu
Summary: Adsorption is an important process in regulating pesticide distribution in soil, and the relationship between soil adsorption mechanisms and compound structure is unclear. The adsorption of avermectin-based pesticides by different soils was extensive and irreversible, with AVB2a showing the strongest adsorption. The -OH groups of the compounds were identified as the main adsorption site.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Jiang Du, Chonglin Wang, Yukun Liu, Chaobin Xue, Jiacheng Ge, Guodong Si, Xianzheng Han, Feng Liu, Daxia Zhang, Beixing Li
Summary: Nanocapsules loaded with abamectin were prepared by interfacial polymerization using epoxy resin (ER) and diamine as monomers. The influence of primary amine and tertiary amine on the shell strength and dynamic stability of the nanocapsules was systematically studied. The nanocapsules formed by crosslinked epoxy resin had stable structure and strong shell strength, exhibiting excellent storage stability and biological activity.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Kaidi Cui, Lin Zhou, Chaofan Jiang, Song Yang, Nan Zou, Feng Liu, Leiming He, Wei Mu
Summary: This study investigated the insecticidal efficacy, accumulation, and dissipation of benzothiazole in grains (wheat, corn, and rice) under different temperatures. A universal detection method was established for benzothiazole residues in three grains. The results showed that the insecticidal efficacy and accumulation/dissipation rate of benzothiazole were influenced by temperature. Corn had the highest insecticidal efficacy, while rice had the highest accumulation and dissipation rate. These findings provide important references for the application of benzothiazole and other fumigants.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tao Zhang, Hongzhen Sun, Liyuan Yang, Peng Zhang, Yaozhong Zhang, Jingbo Bai, Feng Liu, Da-xia Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the microlevel formation mechanism of microcapsules and proposes a method for regulating the structure of the shells. The results show that enhancing the hydrophilicity of the core enhances the shuttle effect between the oil and aqueous phase, leading to the formation of a loose and thick shell. The thickness and compactness of the shells can be controlled by manipulating the interfacial shuttle effect, which can enhance utilization efficiency and mitigate potential environmental risks.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Chuangling Ren, Guoxian Wang, ChangYang Li, Beixing Li, Wei Mu, Yueming Wu, Feng Liu
Article
Agronomy
Shuai Hu, Xiuhuan Li, Lele Chen, Yueming Wu, Lingtao Meng, Kai Wang, Beixing Li, Feng Liu
Summary: The binary mixture of hexaconazole and fludioxonil showed favorable efficacy against tomato leaf mold, making it a promising option for disease management.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Da-xia Zhang, Rui Wang, Chuangling Ren, Yaru Wang, Bei-xing Li, Wei Mu, Feng Liu, Youming Hou
Summary: A strategy relying on the differences in feeding behavior between pests and natural enemies was proposed in this study. A novel nanocarrier system was developed, which showed high efficiency, low toxicity, and environmental friendliness.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)