Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Esra Altiok, Fatma Sen, Joanna Wolska, Piotr Cyganowski, Marek Bryjak, Nalan Kabay, Muserref Arda, Mithat Yuksel
Summary: This research investigated the removal of boron and arsenic from geothermal water using newly synthesized gel-like chelating resins. The results showed that the novel resins were able to reduce boron and arsenic concentrations in geothermal water below permissible levels for agricultural irrigation and drinking water. The optimal resin concentration for boron removal was determined to be 2 g/L, while for arsenic removal, a resin concentration of 8 g/L was needed for 94% removal using the novel resins compared to 32 g/L for commercially available resin. Column performance characteristics of the resins were also studied and compared to a commercially available resin.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Francesco Taddeo, Rosa Vitiello, Riccardo Tesser, Massimo Melchiorre, Kari Eranen, Tapio Salmi, Vincenzo Russo, Martino Di Serio
Summary: Nonanoic acid is a feedstock of interest for its promising derivatives, with recent research focusing on its esterification with 2-ethylhexanol as a solvent for varnishes. Through experiments, the best conditions for an 85% conversion rate were found, using Amberlyst-15 as the catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Luo Linglin, Li Fashe, Zhang Huicong, Duan Yaozong, Wang Wenchao
Summary: Raw materials and production process result in the presence of various metal ions in biodiesel. The use of 732 ion-exchange resin reduces the content of alkali and alkaline earth metal ions in Jatropha biodiesel and improves the fuel quality. The ion-exchange resin effectively adsorbs alkali and alkaline earth metal ions in biodiesel and enhances its physiochemical properties.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jesus Rodriguez-Iglesias, Lara Alcala, Laura Megido, Leonor Castrillon
Summary: In this study, ion exchange technology was used to reduce the fluoride content in effluent from a coke wastewater treatment plant, with Al-doped TP260 resin showing better removal efficiency compared to Al-doped TP207 resin. Kinetic and isotherm studies confirmed the optimal conditions for the ion exchange process, indicating higher sorption capacity for the Al-doped TP260 resin.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tiprawee Tongtummachat, Nattee Akkarawatkhoosith, Attasak Jaree
Summary: This study presents a novel continuous production method of 5-HMF from sucrose using a fixed-bed reactor packed with dual ion-exchange resins as catalyst in a biphasic system. The optimal conditions and catalyst-bed configuration were determined to achieve a high yield of 5-HMF.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hugo Bacelo, Silvia C. R. Santos, Andreia Ribeiro, Rui A. R. Boaventura, Cidalia M. S. Botelho
Summary: Antimony is naturally present in water, but can also be mobilized by human activities like mining. This study focused on removing Sb(III) and Sb(V) using a resin made from pine bark tannins, showing good adsorption capacities. The tannin resin demonstrated stability and efficiency in removing antimony, even in the presence of high sulfate levels and moderate interference from coexisting metal cations.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Thiago Peixoto de Araujo, Heloise Beatriz Quesada, Debora Federici dos Santos, Beatriz Carvalho da Silva Fonseca, Jessica Zanette Barbieri, Rosangela Bergamasco, Maria Angelica Simoes Dornellas de Barros
Summary: This study developed and characterized alginate/brewer's spent grain AHC beads, which exhibited a high surface area and excellent adsorption performance for acetaminophen. The importance of alginate in adsorbent development was successfully demonstrated.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Safal Mestri, Sedar Dogan, Chedly Tizaoui
Summary: This study evaluated the removal of bromate using a strong-base anion exchange resin, and found that it is effective for bromate removal from water. A modified n-order Bohart and Adams model was proposed and applied for the first time to describe column experimental data and predict breakthrough curves.
OZONE-SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lukasz Stala, Justyna Ulatowska, Izabela Polowczyk
Summary: A group of six amino-hypophosphite polyampholytes (AHPs) were synthesized and tested for their ability in scavenging four toxic metal ions. The AHPs were produced using a green and convenient one-pot reaction, making them more sustainable than conventional materials derived from crude oil. Characterization using FTIR spectra showed that the AHPs possessed ion scavenging properties in a wide pH range, with certain selectivity towards specific metal ions. The high ionic capacities of the AHPs suggest their potential application in removing toxic metal ions from various types of wastewater.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. R. Yaragal, S. Mutnuri
Summary: Anion exchange resin is used to effectively remove nitrates from aqueous solutions and treated wastewater, showing exceptional nitrate adsorption capacity and fast adsorption and desorption capacity. The kinetic data from batch experiments fit well with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model, and the isotherm model indicates that the nitrate adsorption on the resin fits well with the Freundlich model. Continuous column experiments show higher efficiency in regenerating saturated resin with NaCl.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yue Sun, Yingpeng Gu, Heran Zhang, Xueyang Zhang
Summary: The study found that different functional groups of macroporous weak-base anion exchange resins have varying adsorption characteristics for aromatic acids in wastewater, with secondary amine resins showing higher adsorption capacities for aromatic acids in salt-rich environments.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhan Chen, Shunling Li, Ci Jin, Min Shao, Zhangjie Huang, Xiaoguang Xie
Summary: A novel quaternary ammonium-functionalized Zr4+ metal-organic resin was successfully synthesized for the efficient removal of metal-cyanide complexes and recovery of valuable metals. Experimental results demonstrated high adsorption and removal efficiency of various metal-cyanide complexes by the resin.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Peng Cheng, Yu Liu, Lei Yang, Qinting Ren, Xue Wang, Yanbin Chi, Honglin Yuan, Shaobin Wang, Yong-Xiang Ren
Summary: The study found that CAH10, prepared by a facile hydration method, is a novel phosphate adsorbent with low phosphate concentrations. It exhibited a maximum adsorption capacity of 89.58 mg P/g at 25 degrees C in batch experiments. The adsorption process followed the Elovich kinetic model and Freundlich isotherm model. At an equilibrium concentration of 0.1 mg P/L, the adsorption capacity reached 3.27 mg P/g. It also showed high adsorption selectivity in the presence of common anions and humic acid. The phosphate adsorption mechanism mainly involved inner-sphere complexation and surface precipitation, as supported by SEM-EDS, FTIR, and XPS results. Fixed-bed column adsorption experiments demonstrated that CAH10 could effectively remove phosphate from real secondary effluent, achieving a low concentration of 0.1 mg P/L. This study suggests that CAH10 is a suitable adsorbent for phosphate removal in the context of secondary effluent polishing in wastewater treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Ilse Paulina Verduzco-Navarro, Eduardo Mendizabal, Jose Antonio Rivera Mayorga, Maite Renteria-Urquiza, Alejandro Gonzalez-Alvarez, Nely Rios-Donato
Summary: This study investigated the removal of arsenate ions from aqueous solutions using chitosan-magnetite hydrogel beads. Equilibrium and kinetic data were analyzed and fitted to mathematical models. The Langmuir model was found to best fit the equilibrium data, while the pseudo-first order kinetic model was observed to best fit the kinetic data. The pH of the solution was observed to increase with increasing contact time due to the protonation of amine groups in the hydrogel. The interaction between chitosan-magnetite and chitosan-magnetite-arsenate was determined by XPS. The fixed-bed column experiment showed non-ideal behavior attributed to the increase in pH of the effluent caused by proton transfer to the Chitosan-magnetite hydrogels.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jie Wang, Yongcan Jiang, Musheng Xu, Cong Han, Lichao Zhang, Guanglong Liu
Summary: Adsorption technology is effective in removing phosphorus from water and recovering phosphorus resources. This study developed an iron-manganese oxide-modified resin composite adsorbent based on the nanoconfinement theory to address the competitive adsorption and pore blockage issues during phosphorus removal. The adsorbent showed good stability, high adsorption capacity, and selectivity for phosphorus even in the presence of coexisting ions and humic acid.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yu-Sheng Hsiao, Hai Nguyen Tran, Jia-Wen Ke, Chun-Chieh Fu, We-Lin Syu, Shou-Hsuan Liu, Ruey-Shin Juang
Summary: This study developed a blood perfusion treatment device using porous cellulose acetate mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) incorporated with activated carbon, zeolite, and graphene oxide as adsorbents for the removal of uremic toxins. The device demonstrated high adsorption capacity, good biocompatibility, and potential for blood perfusion treatment.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mai Lien Tran, Chun-Chieh Fu, Meng-Han Wu, Ruey-Shin Juang
Summary: In this study, electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was used to monitor fouling development during crossflow ultrafiltration (UF) process. The variations of electrical impedance and filtration resistance were examined to validate the effectiveness of EIS technique in fouling monitoring.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chien-Te Hsieh, Siyong Gu, Yasser Ashraf Gandomi, Chun-Chieh Fu, Po-Yu Sung, Ruey-Shin Juang, Cheng-Cheung Chen
Summary: This study aims to design and synthesize antiviral nanomaterials to inhibit the development of the coronavirus through interaction with the virus. The materials prepared in this study demonstrated superior performance in virus inhibition, as shown through unique preparation techniques and biocompatibility testing. Additionally, the addition of specific substances enhanced the adsorption and inhibition of the materials on the virus surface.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Hai Nguyen Tran, Jean-Claude Bollinger, Eder C. Lima, Ruey-Shin Juang
Summary: Two flaws in concepts related to the Radke-Prausnitz model and the Langmuir constant unit were identified and corrected in the paper. The nonlinear form of the Radke-Prausnitz model and the misconception about the unit of the Langmuir constant were thoroughly discussed to avoid unexpected mistakes in adsorption studies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mai Lien Tran, Thi Tuong Van Tran, Ruey-Shin Juang, Chi Hieu Nguyen
Summary: In this study, chitosan (CS) and graphene oxide (GO) were combined to synthesize CS/GO composites with different GO contents. The combination of CS and GO not only improved the surface area by reducing agglomeration of GO sheets, but also significantly enhanced the adsorption capacity of cationic dye on CS. The Langmuir adsorption capacity of methylene blue (MB) reached 259.5 mg/g at pH 8 and 30 degrees C for the CS/GO12 material. The composite showed good adsorption-regeneration performance.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cheng-Wei Lin, Hai Nguyen Tran, Ruey-Shin Juang
Summary: This study investigated the techno-economic analysis for wastewater reclamation in a midstream petrochemical factory in Taiwan. Caprolactam is the main product of this factory. Different treatment methods involving membrane-based processes were proposed to reclaim and recycle wastewater for cooling water replenishment. The economic analysis showed that the combination of ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis (Scheme 3) was the best choice.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yu-Sheng Hsiao, Edgar Daniel Quinones, Shih-Chieh Yen, Jiashing Yu, Ji-Tseng Fang, Peilin Chen, Ruey-Shin Juang
Summary: Electric cell-substrate impedance sensing (ECIS) is an innovative approach for the label-free and real-time detection of cell morphology, growth, and apoptosis. In this study, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)-poly-(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) conducting polymer (CP)-based bioelectrodes were developed for the simultaneous drug release and real-time biosensing of cancer cell viability. This device can reliably monitor impedance signal changes correlated with cell viability while exhibiting excellent properties for both drug encapsulation and on-demand release.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruey-Shin Juang, Chien-Te Hsieh, Chia-Min Liu, Ting-An Lin, Yasser Ashraf Gandomi
Summary: We developed an electrochemical biosensor using reduced graphene oxide (rGO) incorporated onto a conductive polymer poly(3,4-ethoxylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) and decorated with molybdenum di-sulfide (MoS2) nanoparticles for the detection of parathyroid hormone (PTH). The sensitivity of the sensors was 0.0011 (mu A center dot mL)/pg with a detection limit of 1.457 pg/mL. The sensors also showed high selectivity towards PTH with the existence of interfering substances diluted to different concentrations.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Hai Nguyen Tran, Jean-Claude Bollinger, Stefano Salvestrini, Khim Hoong Chu, Ruey-Shin Juang
Summary: The Radke-Prausnitz model, a three-parameter model belonging to the Langmuir-Freundlich-type equation, is analyzed in this study to promote its proper application in adsorption research. The correct expression, citation, and units of its parameters are provided. The model has important implications for understanding adsorption processes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chi Hieu Nguyen, Thi Tuong Van Tran, Mai Lien Tran, Ruey-Shin Juang
Summary: Ag-doped TiO2 nanomaterials were prepared using a one-step sol-gel technique. The combination of Ag with TiO2 enhanced the lifetime of photogenerated electron-hole pairs and widened the photocatalytic activity in the visible light region, leading to improved photocatalytic activity.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mai Lien Tran, Chi Hieu Nguyen, Kuan-Yan Chu, Ruey-Shin Juang
Summary: This study experimentally confirmed the absorption of carbon dioxide (CO2) from CO2-N2 gas mixtures using water and monoethanolamine (MEA) solution in polypropylene (PP) hollow-fiber membrane contactors. Gas flow occurred inside the module while the absorbent liquid flowed counter-currently outside the shell. Various gas- and liquid-phase velocities as well as MEA concentrations were tested, and the effect of pressure difference between the gas and liquid phases on CO2 absorption was investigated. A simplified mass balance model incorporating the non-wetting mode and overall mass-transfer coefficient was proposed to predict the effective length of the fiber for CO2 absorption. The model also emphasized the significance of membrane wetting when using high concentrations of MEA in the chemical absorption process.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ndumiso Vukile Mdlovu, Ruey-Shin Juang, Meng-Tzu Weng, You-Sheng Lin, Kuen-Song Lin
Summary: In this study, magnetic nanospheres loaded with doxorubicin were synthesized and evaluated for their therapeutic effects in mice. The results showed that these nanospheres exhibited significant growth inhibition of tumors, indicating their potential for cancer drug delivery.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruey-Shin Juang, Chien -Te Hsieh, Ting -An Lin, Yu -Chia Shao, Yasser Ashraf Gandomi
Summary: In this study, an efficient electrochemical sensor using SPCE modified by rGO-PDDA composites was developed for the detection of acetaminophen with high sensitivity and excellent selectivity. The sensor exhibited a wide concentration range, an ultralow detection limit, and successfully detected acetaminophen in human urine samples.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jaysiva Ganesamurthi, Xiang-Ren Chen, Ruey-Shin Juang, Siang -Yu Wei, Da -Yuan Lin
Summary: In this study, a cobalt germanium oxide-graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite was developed for the electrochemical detection of ornidazole. The nanocomposite exhibited superior selectivity and high sensitivity towards ornidazole, and demonstrated good repeatability and stability in the analysis of real samples.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kuen-Song Lin, Ndumiso Vukile Mdlovu, Ruey-Shin Juang, Mau-Tsu Tang
Summary: In Taiwan, the excessive emissions of pollutant gases from over 14 million motorcycles contribute significantly to air pollution in urban areas. In this study, the fine structures and oxidation states of Pt/Pd/Rh/Ce species in washcoat catalysts of motorcycle catalytic converters were investigated. The results showed that using Pt/Rh/Pd/Ce species on ceria/alumina washcoat effectively controlled the emissions of HCs pollutants through CO exclusion. The presence of an oxygen-rich environment facilitated the oxidation of Rh and Pd species, while the oxidation of Pt species was relatively more difficult. The transition metal in the washcoat catalysts was found to be consistent with the La-O distances at approximately 2.49 angstrom.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Arvin Sohrabi, Mousa Meratizaman, Shuli Liu
Summary: This paper simulates and discusses possible solutions to improve the economic and technical performances of a battery-less renewable energy-powered BWRO system under real climate conditions. The study finds that the photovoltaic-based system performs better in terms of specific energy consumption and unused energy ratio.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chunlan Pan, Xiaoyin Hu, Vishal Goyal, Theyab R. Alsenani, Salem Alkhalaf, Tamim Alkhalifah, Fahad Alturise, Hamad Almujibah, H. Elhosiny Ali
Summary: This paper introduces a novel waste heat recovery method using the hot flue gas from a ship's engine to produce liquefied hydrogen while meeting the ship's air-conditioning requirement. A comprehensive feasibility assessment is conducted and an artificial neural network with a multiobjective grey wolf optimization method is used for optimization. The findings indicate the highest mean sensitivity index of the flash temperature and the best optimization scenario for exergy efficiency, CO2 emission reduction, and liquefied hydrogen cost.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Daniele Chinello, Jan Post, Louis C. P. M. de Smet
Summary: In this study, PVDF-based anion-exchange membranes were designed to selectively separate nitrate from chloride. Experimental data showed that increasing the concentration of PVDF enhanced nitrate transport but also increased the membrane electrical resistance. The selectivity of nitrate was found to be independent of the membrane thickness and mainly driven by the increased affinity between the anion and the membrane.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Umar Noor, Muhammad Fayyaz Farid, Ammara Sharif, Amna Saleem, Zubair Nabi, Muhammad Furqan Mughal, Kiran Abbas, Toheed Ahmed
Summary: Global water scarcity is increasing, and water desalination is an important solution. Multifunctional advanced materials, such as membrane materials and solar-driven desalination, play a crucial role in water desalination. Additionally, these materials can be used for water purification, wastewater treatment, and pollutant elimination.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Emrah Gumus
Summary: With growing global concerns about climate change and environmental impacts, the use of nuclear energy in naval vessels offers a cleaner and more efficient solution to reduce emissions and address water and energy supply challenges. This study explores a novel system that combines a nuclear-driven supercritical carbon dioxide power cycle with reverse osmosis cogeneration to meet the water and electricity demands in maritime operations, enhancing the sustainability, efficiency, and self-sufficiency of naval vessels. The results indicate that the system has the potential to be a viable and effective solution for naval operations.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dao Thi Thanh Huyen, Saikat Sinha Ray, Young -Nam Kwon
Summary: This study focuses on the modification of a commercially available polyamide thin-film composite membrane with a zwitterionic material to enhance its fouling resistance. The modified membrane shows improved salt rejection and reduced permeability compared to the pristine membrane. Fouling tests demonstrate that the modified membrane has a lower fouling ratio and higher recovery ratio. The enhanced antifouling characteristics are attributed to the improved hydrophilicity resulting from the zwitterionic brushes and the salting-in effect.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Niklas Koeller, Lukas Mankertz, Selina Finger, Christian J. Linnartz, Matthias Wessling
Summary: This study presents a methodology to scale up Flow-electrode Capacitive Deionization (FCDI) technology from lab-scale to pilot-scale systems. By increasing membrane area and using a stacking approach, the FCDI modules were successfully scaled up and achieved a salt transfer rate comparable to lab-scale systems. This provides a foundation for future assessments of energy demand and economics.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mona Gulied, Sifani Zavahir, Tasneem Elmakki, Hyunwoong Park, Guillermo Hijos Gago, Ho Kyong Shon, Dong Suk Han
Summary: This study introduces a novel hybrid system that combines direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) and electrically switched ion exchange (ESIX) to facilitate seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) brine enrichment and selective lithium recovery.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhiqiang Zhang, Ruifeng Deng, Jiao Zhang, Lu She, Guangfeng Wei, Renyong Jia, Pengyu Xiang, Siqing Xia
Summary: A transmembrane electro-chemisorption system with authigenic acid and base was developed for enhancing ammonia recovery from strong ammonia wastewater. The system efficiently transformed ammonium into free ammonia, which was then adsorbed and recovered through transmembrane chemisorption. This system yielded pure (NH4)2SO4 product and produced valuable byproducts of pure hydrogen and oxygen. Higher applied voltage resulted in better ammonia recovery.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alena Popova, Sandrine Boivin, Takuji Shintani, Takahiro Fujioka
Summary: This study aimed to produce a high-integrity RO membrane by forming a polyamide skin layer on a TE support layer, in order to enhance the integrity of the membrane and improve the microbiological safety of potable water reuse.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sanjana Yagnambhatt, Saber Khanmohammadi, Jonathan Maisonneuve
Summary: This study investigates the concept of using heat to enhance reverse osmosis (RO) desalination. The effect of temperature on water permeate flux, specific energy, permeate quality, and applied operating pressures is evaluated using an analytical model. The results suggest that under specific conditions, the tradeoff between savings in mechanical pump work and thermal energy input in thermally-enhanced RO can be favorable, leading to overall energy savings.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiangju Si, Chenrui Xue, Shun Li, Linchao Yang, Weiwei Li, Jie Yang, Jihong Lan, Ningbo Sun
Summary: To meet the huge demand for lithium resources, there is an urgent need to develop a new efficient technology for lithium recovery from salt-lake brines. In this study, a selective membrane capacitive deionization system is reported, which achieves high lithium recovery capacity and rate through the use of materials with efficient intercalated pseudo-capacitance and a high specific area porous carbon. The use of a modified thin-coated membrane allows for selective Li+ recovery, and adjusting the concentrations of Li+ and Mg2+ in the feed solution enables higher Li+/Mg2+ selectivity.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mohamed R. Salem, R. Y. Sakr, Ghazy M. R. Assassa, Omar A. Aly
Summary: This research proposes a new method of using wasted thermal energies as an additional heating source for solar still distillation units (SSDUs) to increase productivity and reduce pollution and global warming. By testing two SSDUs, the study shows that heating airflow can raise temperatures, enhance freshwater production, and improve system thermal efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qimeng Sun, Miao Sun, Linyan Yang, Yuan Gao, Xinghai Zhou, Lihua Lyu, Chunyan Wei
Summary: This study presents an innovative design and fabrication of a fabric-based conical roll (FCR) evaporator, which enables low-temperature evaporation and achieves high evaporation efficiency with excellent thermal management ability. The evaporator has demonstrated advanced light-harvesting capability and can produce freshwater that meets drinking water standards, showing great potential for applications in desalination and sewage treatment.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yidong Zhang, Wangfang Deng, Meiyan Wu, Chao Liu, Guang Yu, Qiu Cui, Pedram Fatehi, Chunlin Xu, Bin Li
Summary: In this study, a novel polydopamine-functionalized lignin-containing pulp foam evaporator with high-efficiency desalination and multi-contaminant adsorption capabilities was designed. The foam evaporator showed excellent light absorption, water absorption, thermal conductivity, and chelation abilities, allowing for solar evaporation and contaminant adsorption synergistically. It also exhibited potential applications in metal ion concentration and contaminated seawater treatments, and demonstrated superior biodegradability compared to poly-styrene foam. This foam material holds promise for developing multifunctional photo-thermal systems for solar-driven water purification.