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Environmental Sciences
Kulbir Singh, Rajesh Kumar Lohchab, Hakim Aguedal, Gaurav Goel, Navish Kataria
Summary: This research studied the use of a fixed bed column filled with immobilized titanium oxide-loaded almond shell carbon (TiO2@ASC) for leachate treatment. The adsorption performance of synthesized TiO2@ASC in the column was analyzed through experiments and modeling. Instrumental techniques were used to determine the characteristics of the synthesized materials. The study optimized parameters such as flow rate, initial concentration, and bed height to assess the effectiveness of leachate treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Jifei Hou, Wei Bao, Jincheng Zhang, Jialin Yu, Lang Chen, Guanglan Di, Qingyan Zhou, Xuede Li
Summary: A series of modified biochar with hierarchical pore structures were obtained by ZnCl2 and showed significantly increased adsorption capacity for sulfamethoxazole (SMX). The quantitative relationship between adsorption capacity and V-meso/V-micro ratios was determined. An artificial neural network model was developed to describe the adsorption data and showed good predictability. The ZnCl2 modified biochar exhibited potential utilization for SMX removal due to its rapid adsorption rate, high adsorption capacity, multiple reuses, and low cost, and the pore structure of biochar could guide the design of efficient antibiotics adsorbents.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Shuxuan Chen, Shuqin Bai, Ru Ya, Cong Du, Wei Ding
Summary: This study investigated the suitability of a novel modified resin for removing silicic acid through fixed-bed column adsorption. The experiments and simulations showed that the artificial neural network (ANN) model had the highest accuracy in predicting breakthrough curves and times. Due to its regeneration potential, the modified resin is a promising material for silicic acid removal from water.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Gabriel Blazquez, Maria Angeles Martin-Lara, Irene Ianez-Rodriguez, Ines Morales, Antonio Perez, Monica Calero
Summary: This study focused on the dynamic adsorption of cobalt from aqueous solutions by vegetal residue from intensive greenhouse cultivation. The results showed that the feed-flow rate had the greatest impact on cobalt adsorption. An ANFIS model was used to predict cobalt adsorption and determine the optimal operating conditions. The experimental and model outputs demonstrated high accuracy, with R-2 values above 0.999.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chao Chen, Zhonglin Chen, Jimin Shen, Jing Kang, Shengxin Zhao, Binyuan Wang, Qian Chen, Xueyan Li
Summary: In this study, a dendrimer-grafted polyacrylonitrile fiber (PANF-TU) was successfully synthesized and characterized for mercury removal. The adsorption feasibility was thoroughly studied through batch and dynamic tests, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 227 mg g-1. The study revealed that PANF-TU exhibited promising adsorption performance and could be a potential material for the remediation of Hg2+ polluted aqueous systems.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Engineering, Chemical
Barnali Dutta, Samit Kumar Ray
Summary: In this study, partially neutralized acrylic acid/sodium acrylate and N,N'-methylenebisacrylamide were subjected to intercalative copolymerization in the presence of sodium montmorillonite nano clay in an aqueous solution of polyvinyl alcohol to prepare filled semi-interpenetrating network type composite polymer networks. The filled full IPN composites were prepared by additional crosslinking of PVA with maleic acid crosslinker. The optimized FFIPN composite showed good adsorption capacity for methyl violet and congo red dyes.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ying Yang, Huixiong Jiang, Jianguo Yu
Summary: This study systematically investigated the desorption process for lithium recovery from simulated salt lake brine using an adsorption method. Temperature is found to significantly impact the desorption process, while washing volume affects the elution rate of lithium. The concentration-dependent Homogeneous Surface Diffusion Model (HSDM) was developed to fit and simulate the dynamic elution performance of lithium in fixed bed columns.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pummarin Khamdahsag, Dickson Y. S. Yan, Pongnapa Poompang, Nichapa Supannafai, Visanu Tanboonchuy
Summary: Arsenite was effectively removed via oxidation and adsorption in fixed-bed columns using K-OMS2 and Fe-BTC. K-OMS2 showed high efficiency in oxidizing As(III) to As(V) with leached Mn and K concentrations below the groundwater standard. Fe-BTC exhibited good adsorption capacity for As(V) with low Fe leaching and more than 75% removal efficiency. In the combined use of the two columns, over 62% of total As was removed under optimal conditions.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Charith Fonseka, Seongchul Ryu, Gayathri Naidu, Jaya Kandasamy, Ramesh Thiruvenkatachari, Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran
Summary: The study successfully granulated Cr-MIL-PMIDA for the first time and demonstrated its potential application in treating mining wastewater. Despite a decrease in adsorption capacity after granulation, the material only showed an 8% reduction in selectivity towards Eu and could be reused for five cycles.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Jyoti Singh, Santhosh Kumar Kumaresan, Sarvanshi Swaroop, Vishal Mishra
Summary: The present study aims to develop a mathematical model that relates reactor parameters with the breakthrough curve in fixed-bed column adsorption. The effects of operating parameters such as bed height, flow rate, and initial adsorbate concentration on adsorption were investigated using various breakthrough curves. The arbitrary constants of the developed model were found to depend on the operating parameters of the breakthrough kinetics. The proposed model showed excellent results for the referenced data, with a breakthrough curve R-2 greater than 0.98. The model's flexibility allows for easier optimization of the reactor parameters and reduction in the number of complicated experiments needed.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xun Huang, Xue-Gang Li, Wen-De Xiao, Zidong Wei
Summary: An improved autothermal co-current flow reactor for the methanol to propylene (MTP) process was proposed in this study, which utilizes heat exchange to continuously remove reaction heat, enhancing propylene selectivity and catalyst efficiency. A neural network model trained by machine learning was employed to describe the diffusion-reaction interaction inside the catalyst particle. Experimental results showed that under appropriate conditions, the reactor exhibited higher propylene selectivity and catalyst utilization.
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Energy & Fuels
Joseba Moreno, Sally L. Homsy, Max Schmid, Gunter Scheffknecht
Summary: This study investigated the multicyclic behavior of limestone in a 20 kWth CaL facility and analyzed the performance of the carbonator under various process variables. The carbonator design achieved high CO2 capture efficiencies and apparent carbonation rates within the investigated operating conditions. The proposed design could potentially be integrated into existing load-following power plants for more flexible usage of CaL systems.
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Chemistry, Applied
Anny Leudjo Taka, Michael J. Klink, Xavier Yangkou Mbianda, Eliazer Bobby Naidoo
Summary: The inadequate access to clean water worldwide, especially in Southern Africa, is largely due to pollution by a variety of contaminants. Traditional water treatment methods are facing challenges from new emerging pollutants, necessitating the development of simpler and more cost-effective purification methods using natural polymers like chitosan modified with nanomaterials. Research on functional chitosan-based nanomaterials proves their effectiveness in eliminating environmental pollutants from wastewater.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tobias Reinhardt, Eduard Rott, Philip A. Schneider, Ralf Minke, Harald Schoenberger
Summary: This study found that the introduction of an acidic regeneration step can improve the adsorption performance on GFH when treating real membrane concentrate, achieving 95% adsorption efficiency. However, in alkaline regeneration, desorption performance significantly decreases when the electrical conductivity of NaOH drops below 90 mS/cm. Regularly replacing NaOH can significantly improve desorption performance.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Na Lv, Xiufen Li
Summary: The study investigated the adsorption of phosphorus in low-concentration phosphorus wastewater using a modified calcium-modified attapulgite (Ca-GAT). The study explored the effects of various parameters on dynamic phosphorus adsorption and found that the adsorption ability improved with increased bed height and flow rate, and decreased initial phosphorus concentration. Breakthrough curves were fitted using four models, with the Thomas model determining a maximum adsorption amount of 13.477 mg/g. The study also found that NaOH regeneration had the best effect, and the breakthrough point was achieved after 177 hours in treating actual MBR effluent. These findings suggest that Ca-GAT has potential for the treatment of low-concentration phosphorus wastewater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wafa A. Bawazir, Maymoona A. Al-Mahmood, Rawan S. Almalki, Ghadi F. Alofi, Raghad S. Alharbi, Zoya Zaheer
Summary: This study investigates the interaction between sulfathiazole and three types of surfactants using UV-visible spectroscopy and conductivity measurements. The results show that the critical micelle concentration of cationic and anionic surfactants decreases with increasing sulfathiazole concentration, while the interaction with non-ionic surfactant is weak.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Musaad K. Aleid, Khalid N. Alharbi, Mona A. Aljufareen, Areej S. Aloliwi, Alhanouf K. Almutairi, Rahaf S. Alsaif, Nada K. Alshayeb, Mohammed S. Almoiqli
Summary: This study assessed the levels of trihalomethane compounds in the water network of Riyadh city and identified the factors influencing their formation. The concentrations of trihalomethane compounds were within the permissible limits, indicating the water's safety for human consumption. The presence of bromide ions, organic carbon, free chlorine, and pH values were found to affect trihalomethane formation.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Said Arhzaf, Jamal Houssaini, Mohammed Naciri Bennani, Marwa Alaqarbeh, Mohammed Bouachrine
Summary: The study shows that Mg-Al hydrotalcite catalysts intercalated with acetate and carbonate anions exhibit superior catalytic activity in the aldol condensation reaction between furfural and acetone. The optimal reaction conditions are at 90 degrees C for 2 hours, achieving conversion rates of over 98% with high selectivity towards F2A for the acetate catalyst.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Uyen-Chi Nguyen Le, Ngoc Xuan Dat Mai, Kieu-Minh Le, Hoang Anh Vu, Huynh-Nhu Thi Tran, Tan Le Hoang Doan
Summary: This study aimed to enhance the bioavailability of rosmarinic acid, a bioactive compound with high anticancer activity, by encapsulating it in tetrasulfide-based porous organosilica nanoparticles. The synthesized nanoparticles were small in size and had a high surface area and an average pore diameter. The nanoparticles showed effective accumulation in cancer cells without toxicity to normal cells. Treatment with rosmarinic acid-containing nanoparticles resulted in significant cell death in cancer cells. Overall, these findings suggest that the synthesized nanoparticles can enhance the pharmacological effects of rosmarinic acid.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiamin Qi, Hengxi Zhu, Tianyu Yang, Xingyuan Wang, Zixuan Wang, Xiaoli Lei, Bin Li, Wenmin Qian
Summary: This study synthesized a novel iron-biochar adsorbent using the iron content in red mud to remove heavy metals from wastewater. The adsorbent showed excellent removal efficiency and sustainability. This method addresses both industrial waste recovery and heavy metal adsorption issues.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Yi, Li Zhang, Haiyang Zhou
Summary: Plasma protein binding plays a crucial role in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of therapeutic bioactive materials. In this study, the interaction of nordentatin, a member of coumarins, with human alpha-1 acid glycoprotein (AGP) was investigated, and the anticancer potency of nordentatin against human colorectal cancer cells was evaluated. The results showed that nordentatin binds to AGP through a static quenching mechanism and exhibits inhibitory effects on the growth of HCT-116 cells by increasing intracellular ROS and [Ca2+] levels and triggering apoptosis-related gene overexpression. Therefore, nordentatin could be a promising plant-based therapy for colorectal cancer.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiming Pang, Cui Wang, Bangtao Li, Suli Zhang, Jiaoyang Li, Shuo Gu, Xueyu Shi
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of resveratrol loaded in copolymer nanoparticles on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats. The results showed that RES.CP.NPs could have neuroprotective effects through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, leading to improved neurological disability scores and decreased oxidative stress levels.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maryam Rachmawati Sumitra, Lung-Ching Chen, Wei-Chen Tsai, Muhamad Ansar, Bashir Lawal, Ntlotlang Mokgautsi, Jih-Hwa Guh, Alexander T. H. Wu, Hsu-Shan Huang
Summary: Tetraheterocyclic compounds derived from natural sources and contemporary pharmaceuticals have shown promise as multitarget therapeutic agents. In this study, a series of synthesized compounds were evaluated for their potential in breast cancer treatment. Compounds 18 and 20 demonstrated significant antiproliferative activity against breast cancer cell lines and their mode of action was revealed through molecular docking simulations.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Khosravani, Mohsen Dehghani Ghanatghestani, Farid Moeinpour, Hossein Parvaresh
Summary: The aim of removing Pb(II) from water is to minimize the potential harm posed by toxic metals to both human health and the environment. A covalent organic framework adsorbent called TFPOTDB-SO3H was developed with excellent properties such as high repeatability, selectivity, and easy solid-liquid separation. The adsorbent showed impressive capability of adsorbing Pb(II) and effective removal of it from a solution with various ions, suggesting its potential for effectively adsorbing and removing Pb(II) heavy metal ions from wastewater.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ashraf H. Farha, Mohamed S. Shams, Hasna A. Alali, Zakia H. Alhashem, Shehab A. Mansour, Shrouq H. Aleithan, Ragab A. Elsad
Summary: The current study examines the dielectric and thermal properties of transformer oil incorporated with Mn0.5 Zn0.5 Fe2O4 nanoparticles. The results show that the addition of Mn-Zn ferrite NPs improves the dielectric constant, dissipation factor, AC breakdown voltage, and convective heat transfer of the nanofluid.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Limin Hou, Zongpei Jiang, Minqi Ye, Xueyan Sun, Kexin Liu, Yifan Zhu, Xiaoyu Wang, Liangzhu Chen, Ruiheng Gu, Binghu Fang
Summary: The excessive accumulation of antibiotic residue in animal-derived foods poses a threat to health. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a rapid, simple, effective, safe, and highly sensitive method for detecting lincomycin residues. By using a pre-column derivatization method on high-performance liquid chromatography equipped with ultraviolet, the UV absorption of lincomycin is improved, allowing for detection and quantification.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kun Tang, Xin-Xin Wang, Jin-Jin Zhao, Ning Ren, Jian-Jun Zhang
Summary: This study reports the synthesis, crystal structures, and thermal degradation properties of three new rare earth coordination compounds. Compounds 1-3 exhibit binuclear structures which can form chain-like structures via hydrogen bonding. Compound 2 shows potential application value in the orange-red luminescence region.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Seoyoun Yang, Eunbi Yu, See-Hyoung Park, Sae Woong Oh, Kitae Kwon, Su Bin Han, Soo Hyun Kang, Jung Hyun Lee, Heejun Ha, Minkyung Song, Jae Youl Cho, Jongsung Lee
Summary: This study investigated the effects of blue light on the hypodermis and found that it has antiadipogenic properties by reducing lipid accumulation and downregulating the expression of adipogenic genes. Blue light also increased the phosphorylation of PPAR gamma and TRPV1, suggesting its anti-adipogenic effect through these signaling pathways.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abdul Nasir, Abdul Waheed Khan, Hamid Rafiq Khattak, Abdus Samad, Sami Ullah, Haroon Khan, Muhammad Faheem, Qian Bai
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of isoxazolone derivatives on cisplatin-induced neuropathy in a rat model. The results showed that isoxazolone derivatives effectively reversed mechanical allodynia, similar to the known therapeutic agent pregabalin. Molecular docking analysis indicated that isoxazolone derivatives have strong binding affinity for relevant receptors and potential inhibitory activity against relevant signaling pathways. This study has innovative implications for the treatment of cisplatin-induced neuropathic pain.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shahid Wahab, Haroon Muhammad Ali, Maham Khan, Tariq Khan, Chandran Krishnaraj, Soon-Il Yun
Summary: In this study, we synthesized chitosan nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, and chitosan/silver nanocomposites using aqueous ginger extract as a green approach. These nanomaterials showed significant antibacterial properties and low toxicity. Furthermore, the nanomaterials conjugated with tobramycin demonstrated enhanced antibacterial efficacy and exhibited interactions with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2024)