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Physics, Multidisciplinary
Wei-Hao Wang, Xiao-Yan Zhu, Jin-Xia Liu, Zhi-Wen Cui
Summary: This study focuses on the shear-horizontal (SH) waves excited by a shear source in a borehole, as well as the impact of borehole-side structures on wave fields. Through simulating and analyzing wave field characteristics under different structures, it is found that the SH-TE mode has potential application value for detecting borehole-side interfaces in geophysical logs.
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Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Xiong, Zhibing Yang, Ran Hu, Yi-Feng Chen
Summary: In this study, a new method is proposed to efficiently evaluate single-collector efficiency using Lagrangian simulations in axisymmetric flow fields. The method is applicable to two commonly adopted particle-releasing scenarios and is validated against full 3D simulation results. Additionally, a comparison with existing correlation equations is provided, and the impact of different particle-releasing scenarios on single-collector efficiency is quantified.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nurul Jannah Yusaidi, Mohd Faizal Fauzan, Adnan Ibrahim, Hasila Jarimi, Ahmad Fazlizan, Kamaruzzaman Sopian
Summary: The researchers have discovered different methods to enhance the utilization of solar radiation due to its abundance. Double pass solar collector (DPSC) has higher thermal performance compared to flat plate solar collector (FPSC). This paper reviews the recent development of DPSC in the past five years, highlighting improvement methods, functioning parameters, materials used, and design configurations. By reviewing experimental and theoretical analysis on DPSC with various thermal transfer enhancement, researchers can stay updated on new developments of DPSC.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
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Thermodynamics
Juan Duan
Summary: The study found that embedding high thermal conductivity metal foam in phase change material can significantly enhance the cooling effect of CPV, with the electric efficiency of solar cells increasing as the porosity decreases, but the duration to maintain constant temperature decreasing. Increasing the height of PCM-porous can improve electric efficiency and power productivity by around 50%, but further height increase may have little effect on improving electric efficiency when porosity is less than 100%.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Bijan Darbari, Mohammad Derikvand, Bahman Shabani
Summary: This study presents a thorough numerical investigation of a LS-2 parabolic trough collector (PTC) to introduce a manufacturable structure with high performance. The effects of design shapes, diameters, spacings, and PPI of porous materials, as well as thermal and fluidic features, on the performance of PTC are studied. It is found that increasing PPI and diameter while reducing space gaps can improve the thermal efficiency of PTC. The effects of volumetric flow rate and inlet flow temperature on thermal efficiency are also analyzed.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jinjue Zeng, Chenyang Xu, Tian Gao, Xiangfen Jiang, Xue-Bin Wang
Summary: This review discusses the integration of two-dimensional nanosheets into three-dimensional porous monoliths, creating 3D graphene structures that prevent aggregation or restacking of individual graphene sheets and provide pathways for electron/phonon transport and mass transfer. The synthesis methodology and applications of 3D graphene for electric double-layer capacitors are highlighted, along with current challenges and future prospects for manufacturing and application.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Roozbeh Vaziri, Akeem Adeyemi Oladipo, Mohsen Sharifpur, Rani Taher, Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi, Alibek Issakhov
Summary: The study analyzed the efficiency of solar air heaters packed with wire mesh layers and iron wools under different operating conditions, finding that thermal efficiency increases with air mass flow rate. By optimizing the heaters through a hybrid procedure and employing Taguchi-artificial neural network, enhancements in thermal and exergy efficiency were achieved. The research showed that the cost per kW of useful heat gained by the heaters was relatively higher than some double-pass SAHs reported in the literature.
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Thermodynamics
Ozgur Bayer, Seyedmohsen Baghaei Oskouei, Selin Aradag
Summary: This study investigates the thermal performance of a double layered microchannel heatsink with wavy up-down and porous ribs. By using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN), the best design with improved heat transfer efficiency is identified. The introduction of Dean vortices and wavy channels increases the Nusselt number and improves the thermal performance, although it also leads to an increase in pressure drop.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Younes Aryan, Mehdi Jannat Alipour, Majid Siavashi, Amir Mohammad Norouzi
Summary: This paper investigates the thermal performance of a solar collector using nanofluids and porous lines. The results show that the utilization of porous lines can improve the efficiency of the solar collector and significantly increase the outlet temperature of the nanofluid. Additionally, the thermal efficiency can be further enhanced depending on the rotation frequency.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jonghyeok Yun, Hong Rim Shin, Eun-Seo Won, Hyon Chol Kang, Jong-Won Lee
Summary: The strong interaction between Li and substrate is crucial for improving pore utilization in carbon framework electrodes, thus enhancing their cycle lifetimes. The lithiophilic Ag layer on the substrate promotes confined Li storage in the carbon framework electrode and suppresses top plating, leading to significantly better cycling stability. However, the effectiveness of the Ag layer diminishes when the electrode thickness exceeds a critical value.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kriangsak Kraiwattanawong
Summary: The porosity of porous carbons can be improved by eliminating cotton fibers from CF/RF composite hydrogels, followed by exchange with tertiary butyl alcohol and drying by vacuum. The resulting templated porous carbons exhibit an asymmetric structure with micropores, mesopores, and macropores. Vacuum drying allows for the formation of sponge-like carbon with ultra-high specific surface area.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyeonji Jang, Yeon Hu Park, Min-Ha Kim, Jungmok You, Jae-Heung Ko, Jung Tae Lee
Summary: Studies have shown that by altering the chemical composition of biomass, it is possible to increase the surface area and oxygen functional groups of porous carbon materials, thereby improving their electrochemical performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Naoki Nishiyama, Tadashi Yokoyama
Summary: This study presents a model to predict the thickness of the water film in porous media under air entrapment, finding that pore radius, ionic strength, pH, and surface charge are the primary factors controlling the film thickness. The predicted typical film thicknesses for silica in different types of media were also provided based on the model.
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Optics
Jingyu Mo, Xuefeng Chang, Duoji Renqing, Jian Liu, Shanming Luo
Summary: This study presents the design and fabrication of a novel double-sided aspherical Fresnel lens on a curved substrate to address the issues of long focal length and large volume associated with traditional Fresnel lenses. The study also proposes a combined method of single-point diamond turning and press molding for manufacturing the lens, which proves to be cost-effective and suitable for mass production. The results demonstrate that the novel DSAF lens offers advantages such as increased design flexibility, shorter focal length, smaller volume, and improved light-gathering capabilities.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Christian Leppin, Astrid Peschel, Frederick Sebastian Meyer, Arne Langhoff, Diethelm Johannsmann
Summary: The study investigates changes in the viscoelasticity of the electric double layer following steps in electrode potential using EQCM. Results show that the frequency shift is proportional to the overtone order, while changes in half-bandwidth are smaller than changes in frequency. The behavior observed can be explained by adsorption/desorption or changes in the viscosity of the diffuse double layer.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Azizul Hakim, Motoyoshi Kobayashi
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasuhisa Adachi, Chuan Di, Feng Xiao, Motoyoshi Kobayashi
COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Azizul Hakim, Tomoharu Suzuki, Motoyoshi Kobayashi
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chihiro Takeshita, Kotaro Masuda, Motoyoshi Kobayashi
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Atsushi Yamaguchi, Motoyoshi Kobayashi, Yasuhisa Adachi
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tien Duc Pham, Thu Thuy Bui, Thi Thuy Trang Truong, Thu Ha Hoang, Thanh Son Le, Viet Dung Duong, Atsushi Yamaguchi, Motoyoshi Kobayashi, Yasuhisa Adachi
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaojing Yang, Jingmin Nie, Di Wang, Ziwen Zhao, Motoyoshi Kobayashi, Yasuhisa Adachi, Kazuya Shimizu, Zhongfang Lei, Zhenya Zhang
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Abdul Halim, Yinchao Xu, Kuan-Hsuan Lin, Motoyoshi Kobayashi, Mikio Kajiyama, Toshiharu Enomae
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Polymer Science
Yi Huang, Motoyoshi Kobayashi
Article
Agronomy
Amrakh Mamedov, Larry E. Wagner, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Haruyuki Fujimaki, Mitsuru Tsubo, Motoyoshi Kobayashi, Lloyd D. Norton, Guy J. Levy
Summary: The study found that using PAM solution prepared with poor-quality water can significantly improve soil structure stability, especially in smectite soils. The addition of PAM changed the shape of the soil water retention curve and increased soil structure stability.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Motoyoshi Kobayashi
COLLOID AND POLYMER SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Wan Khairunnisa Wan Abdul Khodir, Azizul Hakim, Motoyoshi Kobayashi
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xuezhi Wang, Tian Yuan, Zhongfang Lei, Motoyoshi Kobayashi, Yasuhisa Adachi, Kazuya Shimizu, Duu-Jong Lee, Zhenya Zhang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Takuya Sugimoto, Motoyoshi Kobayashi
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2020)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yujie Fan, Zhongfang Lei, Xiaojing Yang, Motoyoshi Kobayashi, Yasuhisa Adachi, Zhenya Zhang, Kazuya Shimizu
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wenjing Tan, Chunmei Gao, Shifeng Ji, Yunqing Xing, Yi Guo, Baogui Liang
Summary: Membrane separation technology is widely used in wastewater treatment due to its cost-effectiveness and productivity. However, organic membrane fouling caused by humic acid is a major barrier to its further development. This study successfully addressed this issue through the production of composite materials and self-cleaning membranes, providing beneficial strategies and solutions for membrane contamination problems.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qichang Peng, Qingdong Ruan, Bin Wang, Jinyuan Liu, Chao Huang, Xingwang Zhu, Dan Li, Liangliang Liu, Yinchuan Wang, Xiaolin Zhang, Jia Yan, Paul K. Chu, Hui Xu
Summary: The escalating issue of water pollution has led to significant attention in the field of photocatalysis. In this study, OV-Sb2WO6-X photocatalyst with oxygen vacancies was synthesized, which exhibited enhanced charge separation efficiency and improved photocatalytic activity. The introduction of oxygen vacancies was successfully controlled and characterized, and the modified photocatalyst showed superior degradation efficiency for dye wastewater treatment.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wangcheng Zhang, Cunchuan Zheng, Hu Xie, Weichao Du
Summary: By using a specific curing agent ETB, the problem of dispersion and stability for oily epoxy resin in cement slurry system has been successfully solved. The application of the emulsified curing agent ETB in oilfield cement slurry system shows good rheological performance, resistance to high temperature and high pressure water loss, and corrosion resistance.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
O. I. Krivonos, A. Babenko, O. B. Belskaya
Summary: This study synthesized biochar based on sapropel and investigated the effects of chemical modification on its textural characteristics, acid-base properties, and adsorption properties. The results showed that the chemical modification increased the fraction of micropores, specific surface area, and changed the surface properties of biochar. The experiment also revealed that biochar pretreated with alkali exhibited the maximum adsorption capacity for copper ions. A conceptual model identifying the mechanisms of copper adsorption on sapropel-based biosorbent was proposed.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
H. Lachhab, N. Benzbiria, A. Titi, S. Echihi, M. E. Belghiti, Y. Karzazi, A. Zarrouk, R. Touzani, C. Jama, F. Bentiss
Summary: The corrosion inhibitory potency of two new pyrimidine-pyrazole derivatives, PPA and PPC, was evaluated for mild steel in 1 M HCl. The results showed enhanced inhibition activities with increased concentration, reaching maximal values of 91.15% and 92.39% for PPA and PPC, respectively. However, the mitigation potency decreased with increasing temperature. SEM and XPS analysis revealed that PPA and PPC adsorbed on the mild steel surface, forming a shielding layer that prevented the dissolution of the steel in the acidic solution.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shanmugapriya Sivalingam, D. Jeya Sundara Sharmila, Goutham Golla, Lakshmanan Arunachalam, Tarunendu Singh, G. Karthikeyan, A. Shanthi, Kannan Malaichamy
Summary: This study aims to develop a nano-biofungicide comprising of volatile essential oil molecules to enhance its efficacy in the field of agriculture through easily scalable green synthesis technique. The nano biofungicide was prepared through one pot hot melt ultrasonication technique with easy water dispersibility and long term stability. The physico-chemical analysis revealed that, nano bio-fungicides were amorphous sphere-shaped nanoparticles with low melting point. The encapsulation efficiency of major components of essential oil was determined, and it was found that they followed Higuchi model of release kinetics. The essential oil loaded nanostructured lipid carrier showed significantly higher mycelial growth inhibition compared to pure essential oil, indicating enhanced bio-efficacy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yinlong Li, Yingqing Zhan, Yiwen Chen, Hongshan Jia, Ximin Chen, Fei Zhu, Xulin Yang
Summary: In this study, ZnO quantum dots decorated MXene nanosheets were used as a functional filler for waterborne epoxy coating. The improved dispersion and synergy of ZnO QDs and MXene nanosheets enhanced the anticorrosion performance of the coating.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fucheng Guan, Jing Tao, Qiang Yao, Zheng Li, Yihang Zhang, Shi Feng, Jianbin Sun, Qiang Yang, Xuecui Song, Jing Guo, Yuanfa Liu
Summary: This paper presents a method for preparing adsorbent materials based on biomass that can efficiently adsorb methylene blue. The experimental results show that the material has a hierarchical structure, high adsorption capacity, and reusability.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pengfei Hu, Zuli Mo, Weiliang Wang, Chengzhe Li, Zhaojia Guo, Guanqing Lin, Zhimin Guo
Summary: This study developed a novel in-situ particle vision and measurement (PVM) system to investigate heterocoagulation between coarse and fine particles in mineral processing. The experimental results showed that the degree of heterocoagulation decreased with increasing pH and stirring speed. Furthermore, under certain hydrodynamic conditions, coal particles were more distributed at the rear of the glass bead.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tanveer ul Haq Zia, Anwar ul Haq Ali Shah, Behisht Ara, Kashif Gul
Summary: A label-free immunosensor for detection of hepatitis C core antigen was fabricated using a ternary nanocomposite based on polypyrrole, silver doped zinc oxide, and exfoliated graphene. The immunosensor demonstrated low detection limit, high selectivity, and stability.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyan Feng, Jiachen Li, Lijun Liang, Linli Zhu, Sa Liu, Li Ren
Summary: In this study, polystyrene divinylbenzene microspheres were surface-modified by poly(carboxybetaine methacrylate) to develop an efficient hemoperfusion adsorbent for the removal of protein-bound toxins. The modified microspheres showed increased adsorption capacity and better biocompatibility, making them promising for clinical hemoperfusion therapy.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoye Bi, Dong Xue, Yunpeng Wang, Chencheng Lv, Zexiong Li, Tao Zhao
Summary: This research aimed to develop a durable and formaldehyde-free flame retardant treatment for cotton fabrics. The results demonstrated successful grafting of phosphorous acid (PA) onto cotton fabrics, leading to enhanced flame resistance while maintaining the desired fabric characteristics.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruolin Wang, Wenjuan Sun, Haisheng Han, Dongping Tao
Summary: This study finds that Al-starch colloidal depressants can effectively inhibit the flotation of ultrafine calcite and chlorite, and increase the grade of valuable minerals. The chemisorption of Al-starch on mineral surface changes the functional group peaks and generates new O-Al functional groups.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wondimu K. Wakejo, Ali Maged, Beteley T. Meshesha, Joon W. Kang, Abayneh G. Demesa, Sandip Chakrabarti, Thallada Bhaskar, Ashok Kumar Gupta, Amit Bhatnagar
Summary: Simultaneously removing different pharmaceutical pollutants from wastewater is an important environmental issue, and the use of a system that can remove multiple contaminants at once is necessary. Functionalized biochar (FBC) has been found to be effective in simultaneously removing acetaminophen and ciprofloxacin and other pharmaceutical pollutants.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Wang, Fengwen Yan, Jie Wu, Zhijun Huang, Liuting Song, Shunda Yuan
Summary: In this study, Cu single atoms are anchored on the external surface of g-C3N4 nanofibers to maximize atom utilization. This catalyst exhibits excellent Fenton-like catalytic activity and good stability due to the full utilization of Cu active sites.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2024)