Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shushan Yuan, Zhaohuan Mai, Zhao Yang, Pengrui Jin, Gang Zhang, Junyong Zhu, Hideto Matsuyama, Bart Van der Bruggen
Summary: A novel block copolymer, polyarylene sulfide sulfone/amide tertiary amine (PASS/ATA), with adjustable and uniform pores was designed for membrane fabrication. By oxidizing the groups in the molecular chains, the pore size of the membranes was narrowed down, improving dye rejection and enabling various separations including ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and organic solvent nanofiltration.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Antonia Macedo, Tania Gomes, Carlos Ribeiro, Margarida Moldao-Martins, Elizabeth Duarte, Vitor D. Alves
Summary: This research investigates the performance of ultrafiltration and nanofiltration in fractionating the nutritive/functional compounds present in aqueous extracts of mango peel. The study suggests that the nanofiltration concentrates can be utilized by the food industry or for bioenergy production.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Murilo Goncalves de Oliveira, Marcus Bruno Soares Forte, Telma Teixeira Franco
Summary: This study proposed and investigated nanofiltration (NF) membranes technology configured as a serial process for XOS fractionation from sugarcane straw hydrolyzed liquor (SSHL) to isolate low molecular weight XOS (LMW XOS). By operationally optimizing the selected membranes NP030 and TS40 for pressure, temperature, and pH, it was successful in increasing the rejection rate of high molecular weight XOS (HMW XOS) and low molecular weight XOS (LMW XOS) in the process.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qianqian Lan, Chao Feng, Kaiqin Ou, Zicheng Wang, Yong Wang, Tianxi Liu
Summary: This study presents an efficient method for preparing membranes with sub-10-nm pores, allowing tunable separation performances from nanofiltration to tight-ultrafiltration. The nanoporous phenolic membranes exhibit adjustable pore sizes, high permeances, and stable performances in long-term operations, elevated pressures, and acidic conditions.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Md Mizanul Haque Mizan, Masoud Rastgar, Sadegh Aghapour Aktij, Asad Asad, Pooria Karami, Ahmad Rahimpour, Mohtada Sadrzadeh
Summary: The organic solvent-free aqueous phase separation (APS) process offers a sustainable alternative to the conventional nonsolvent-induced phase separation (NIPS) process, but low water permeability is a major challenge for APS membranes. This study investigates the influence of casting solution temperature and monomer mixing ratio on the performance of PSS-PEI complex membranes prepared by APS process. The results show that specific mixing ratios and increased casting solution temperature improve the water permeability and salt retention properties of the membranes. The findings demonstrate the potential of tuning parameters for high-performance PSS-PEI membrane fabrication.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jingguo She, Haifu Gao, Ziping Song, Le Shi, Sihua Liu, Jiahui Li, Xiaolong Lu, Chunrui Wu
Summary: This paper reports a nanofiltration membrane (NFM) with improved uniformity and dually charged separation layer, formed on a properly modified poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) substrate by N-methylglucamine (NMG) molecules. The effect of NMG grafting on the structure and performance of PVC UF membranes and NFMs was studied. The results showed that the appropriate grafting of NMG molecules significantly improved the hydrophilicity of PVC UF membrane and enabled the formation of uniform and defect-free dually charged polyamide separation layer.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jinlong Wang, Xiaobin Tang, Xiaoxiang Cheng, Jiajian Xing, Hesong Wang, Guibai Li, Heng Liang
Summary: The electrolysis method can effectively control fouling of ceramic UF membranes, soften NF concentrate, and remove organic pollutants. Moreover, crystals generated during electrolysis can form a dynamic barrier to prevent organic matter from contaminating the membrane surface.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jaime A. Arboleda Mejia, Arianna Ricci, Ana Sofia Figueiredo, Andrea Versari, Alfredo Cassano, Maria Norberta de Pinho, Giuseppina Paola Parpinello
Summary: This study investigated the impact of UF and NF membranes on the recovery and fractionation of polyphenolic compounds and polysaccharides from wine lees. The experimental results showed that both UF and NF membranes were effective in separating target compounds, with UF membranes rejecting over 40% of total polyphenols and NF membranes exhibiting higher permeate flux values. Thus, UF and NF processes can be used to fractionate and refine phenolic compounds from winery sludge.
FOOD AND BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Luca Mazzaferro, Samuel J. Lounder, Ayse Asatekin
Summary: The limited chemistries of membranes on the market restrict their applications in various separations. This study introduces a new class of membrane materials based on self-assembly of random polyampholyte amphiphilic copolymers, which exhibit excellent permeability, selectivity, and fouling resistance. The membranes feature ionic nanodomains as nanochannels for water permeation, surrounded by hydrophobic nanodomains to maintain structural integrity. Precise control over selectivity is achieved by designing the copolymers, enabling a wide range of applications in wastewater treatment and chemical separations.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhenzhen Zhang, Md. Mushfequr Rahman, Barbara Bajer, Nico Scharnagl, Volker Abetz
Summary: In this study, a series of porous membranes with different effective pore sizes were successfully prepared using a membrane post-modification technique. The excellent separation performance was demonstrated by separating organic molecules of 1-2 nm in size.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Christopher J. Yehl, Andrew L. Zydney
Summary: This study explores a novel approach for protein separations based on High Performance Countercurrent Membrane Purification (HPCMP), demonstrating the feasibility of achieving high selectivity and over 98% yield of proteins without significant pressure-driven flow. The results suggest the potential of utilizing HPCMP for high resolution separations in the preparation of biopharmaceuticals and natural protein products.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tiina Pohler, Andreas Mautner, Andrea Aguilar-Sanchez, Bjoern Hansmann, Vesa Kunnari, Antti Gronroos, Ville Rissanen, Gilberto Siqueira, Aji P. Mathew, Tekla Tammelin
Summary: The application of plant-derived nanoscale cellulosic materials in water purification membranes is gaining interest. A roll-to-roll membrane modification approach using thin submicron nanocellulose coatings was used to manufacture anti-biofouling membranes with size and charge dependent selectivity. The coated membranes showed high rejection levels and were able to withstand high filtration pressure.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peng Li, Hongxue Xie, Yanfei Bi, Congcong Miao, Kuo Chen, Tengteng Xie, Shengchao Zhao, Haixiang Sun, Xiujie Yang, Yingfei Hou, Jason Niu
Summary: This experiment used cross-linked polyimide (PI) as raw material and Noria as a nanoparticle additive to prepare a composite ultrafiltration membrane through non-solvent-induced phase separation (NIPS). The nanofiltration membrane was then prepared by interfacial polymerization method. The results showed that the composite membranes had significantly enhanced hydrophilicity, improved pure water and methanol flux, and high dye retention rate, indicating excellent nanofiltration performance suitable for application in organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN).
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hui-Bo Yu, Xian-Qiu Zhang, Xue Han, Zhen-Zhen Yang, Ya-Wen Zhou, Wen Ding, Ming-Xia Du
Summary: This study investigated the membrane fouling caused by residual aluminum in nanofiltration systems and found that ultrafiltration pretreatment was an effective method to control the fouling. Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (ATMP) was also shown to have an inhibitory effect on aluminum foulants, reducing membrane fouling to some extent. The combined process of coagulation-ultrafiltration was recommended as an ideal way to prevent membrane fouling caused by residual aluminum.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yijian Zheng, Lujun Wang, Guoqing Zhao, Xuan Long, Jun Hu Central, Feipeng Jiao
Summary: The complex composition of emulsions often hinders separations. This study presents a method to embed hydrophilic particles on the surface of MIL-88A, creating a modified membrane with a resistant hydrophilic coating. The modified membrane demonstrates high separation efficiency, with a flux close to 5000 L m-2 h-1 bar-1 consistently maintained in 10 emulsion separations. Additionally, the modified membrane effectively removes 99% of dyes and can degrade adsorbed dyes under visible light using the photo-Fenton reaction, allowing for continuous treatment of colored emulsions.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Einar E. Nielsen, Alessia Cariani, Eoin Mac Aoidh, Gregory E. Maes, Ilaria Milano, Rob Ogden, Martin Taylor, Jakob Hemmer-Hansen, Massimiliano Babbucci, Luca Bargelloni, Dorte Bekkevold, Eveline Diopere, Leonie Grenfell, Sarah Helyar, Morten T. Limborg, Jann T. Martinsohn, Ross McEwing, Frank Panitz, Tomaso Patarnello, Fausto Tinti, Jeroen K. J. Van Houdt, Filip A. M. Volckaert, Robin S. Waples, Jan E. J. Albin, Juan M. Vieites Baptista, Vladimir Barmintsev, Jose M. Bautista, Christian Bendixen, Jean-Pascal Berge, Dietmar Blohm, Barbara Cardazzo, Amalia Diez, Montserrat Espineira, Audrey J. Geffen, Elena Gonzalez, Nerea Gonzalez-Lavin, Ilaria Guarniero, Marc Jerome, Marc Kochzius, Grigorius Krey, Olivier Mouchel, Enrico Negrisolo, Corrado Piccinetti, Antonio Puyet, Sergey Rastorguev, Jane P. Smith, Massimo Trentini, Veronique Verrez-Bagnis, Alexander Volkov, Antonella Zanzi, Mark de Bruyn, Gary R. Carvalho
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Judith Rumin, Elodie Nicolau, Raimundo Goncalves de Oliveira, Claudio Fuentes-Gruenewald, Kevin J. Flynn, Laurent Picot
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Judith Rumin, Elodie Nicolau, Raimundo Goncalves de Oliveira Junior, Claudio Fuentes-Grunewald, Laurent Picot
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomasz Kowalczyk, Przemyslaw Sitarek, Monika Toma, Laurent Picot, Marzena Wielanek, Ewa Skala, Tomasz Sliwinski
Article
Cell Biology
Tomasz Kowalczyk, Anna Merecz-Sadowska, Patricia Rijo, Vera M. S. Isca, Laurent Picot, Marzena Wielanek, Tomasz Sliwinski, Przemyslaw Sitarek
Summary: This study is the first to establish transformed root cultures of Leonotis nepetifolia, and reveals differences in compound content between transformed and nontransformed roots. Biological studies show that LNTR4 root extract exhibits cytotoxic effects on multiple cancer cell lines, indicating its potential as an effective and affordable source of bioactive secondary metabolites for further exploration.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Medicinal
Judith Rumin, Raimundo Goncalves de Oliveira Junior, Jean-Baptiste Berard, Laurent Picot
Summary: The study identifies promising markets for microalgae and cyanobacteria in Europe, provides an updated SWOT analysis, outlines current opportunities, limitations, risks, and threats, and offers detailed recommendations for overcoming barriers in the scientific, technical, legislative, and market sectors.
Article
Agronomy
Le Minh Chau, Ho Thi Bich Ngoc, Claire Donnay-Moreno, Sandrine Bruzac, Jean-Pascal Berge, Vu Thi Hanh
Summary: The addition of Protex 51FP enzyme showed positive effects on total nitrogen content and amino acids in anchovy fish sauce fermentation, improving the nutritional values compared to traditional methods. The enzyme-treated samples had darker color and milder smell than commercial products, indicating potential for higher quality fish sauce production.
EMIRATES JOURNAL OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tomasz Kowalczyk, Anna Merecz-Sadowska, Laurent Picot, Irena Brcic Karaconji, Joanna Wieczfinska, Tomasz Sliwinski, Przemyslaw Sitarek
Summary: In recent years, there has been growing interest in using transgenic plants as biofactories for the production of valuable secondary metabolites and recombinant proteins. Advances in genetic engineering technology have allowed for direct modification of genes involved in the biosynthesis of these compounds. Research has resulted in efficient plant systems that can produce specific metabolites and proteins, and the use of bioreactors enables industrial-scale production. This review paper provides an overview of the key research in the past decade, highlighting the use of transgenic plants as small, green biofactories and discussing the current state of patents in this field.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Anne Pajot, Gia Hao Huynh, Laurent Picot, Luc Marchal, Elodie Nicolau
Summary: This review presents the biological functions, chemical structure, and functional activities of fucoxanthin in human health. The production methods and extraction technologies are discussed, along with an analysis of the market and future prospects.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zuhal Bayrakceken Guven, Zeynep Dogan, Iclal Saracoglu, Laurent Picot, Akito Nagatsu, A. Ahmet Basaran
Summary: This study aimed to isolate and characterize the phytoconstituents of Prunus mahaleb L. that have been previously understudied. The antioxidant capacities of seed and kernel extracts were evaluated using various methods, and their antiproliferative activity was investigated on different cell lines. The study identified the presence of gallic acid, ursolic acid, and flavonol triglycosides in the extracts, which exhibited strong antioxidant and inhibitory effects on cell growth. The findings suggest that P. mahaleb could serve as a potential resource for melanoma treatment and the cosmetic industry, due to its high antioxidant capacity and selective growth inhibition on melanoma cells.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Przemyslaw Sitarek, Ewelina Synowiec, Tomasz Kowalczyk, Gabrielle Bangay, Tomasz Sliwinski, Laurent Picot, Salvatore Princiotto, Patricia Rijo
Summary: This study investigates the anticancer features of compounds isolated from Plectranthus ornatus, and finds that they exhibit cytotoxicity and induce apoptosis in cancer cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Antoine Grivard, Isabelle Goubet, Luiz Miranda de Souza Duarte Filho, Valerie Thiery, Sylvie Chevalier, Raimundo Goncalves de Oliveira-Junior, Noureddine El Aouad, Jackson Roberto Guedes da Silva Almeida, Przemyslaw Sitarek, Lucindo Jose Quintans-Junior, Raphael Grougnet, Helene Agogue, Laurent Picot
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of carotenoid metabolism in Archaea and their potential applications in biotechnology and medicine, highlighting their significance in industrial-scale production.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Christiane Adrielly Alves Ferraz, Raphael Grougnet, Elodie Nicolau, Laurent Picot, Raimundo Goncalves de Oliveira Junior
Summary: Microalgal carotenoids have shown potential as adjuvant therapy for melanoma by inhibiting cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, while also enhancing the sensitivity of melanoma cells to conventional chemotherapy.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Luiz Antonio Miranda de Souza Duarte-Filho, Pamella Christina Ortega de Oliveira, Cintia Emi Yanaguibashi Leal, Marcela Cristina de Moraes, Laurent Picot
Summary: Cancer is a major global health issue and there is a need for effective anticancer drugs. Natural products and their derivatives have shown promise in providing such drugs, and ligand fishing assay is a useful tool for the identification of potential targets. This review explores the application of ligand fishing with cancer-related targets to screen natural product extracts and discover new anticancer drugs. It highlights the importance of this underexplored strategy in the field of cancer research.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Raimundo Goncalves de Oliveira-Junior, Elodie Nicolau, Antoine Bonnet, Gregoire Prunier, Laureen Beaugeard, Nicolas Joguet, Valerie Thiery, Laurent Picot
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY
(2020)
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.