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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rakesh Kumar Vij, V. Aruna Janani, Deepalakshmi Subramanian, Chintan R. Mistry, Gokul Devaraj, Sivakumar Pandian
Summary: In this study, Hydrilla verticillata biomass was used to remove Reactive Red 120 dye from simulated wastewater. The research found that Freundlich's isotherm and pseudo-second-order equation were good fits for describing the sorption of RR120 dye. Optimal conditions for maximum removal of the dye were determined through experimental studies, with adsorption occurring through an endothermic process.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Venkata Subbaiah Munagapati, Hsin-Yu Wen, Jet-Chau Wen, Yuvaraja Gutha, Zhong Tian, Guda Mallikarjuna Reddy, Jarem Raul Garcia
Summary: Turkey tail fungus was used as an adsorbent for the removal of CR from aqueous solution, showing high adsorption capacity. The adsorption process was influenced by factors such as pH and temperature, and the PSO model was effective in describing the adsorption kinetics. The study demonstrated TTFB's potential as a recyclable and efficient adsorbent for CR removal.
JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Junli Liu, Janna Beckerman
Summary: This study demonstrates the feasibility of using hemp stalks as a sustainable renewable biosorbent for wastewater treatment. The biosorption process efficiently removes heavy-metal pollutants from water.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pravat Manjari Mishra, Loparani Barick, Aparna Prabha Devi, Krishna Kumari Swain
Summary: This study investigated the biosorption of Holmium(III) using raw and acid-treated bark powder of Mangifera indica, finding that the acid-treated biomass had higher removal efficiency and required less dosage. The adsorption process followed a pseudo-second-order kinetics model and Langmuir adsorption isotherm model, suggesting the acid-treated bark powder as a cost-effective and efficient bio-adsorbent for Holmium(III) adsorption.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Birol Isik, Volkan Ugraskan, Ozlem Cankurtaran
Summary: In this study, biosorption of methylene blue dye using the wild macrofungus (Lactarius piperatus) was investigated. The results showed that at 25 degrees C and pH=7, the biosorption percentage reached 86.5%. The Langmuir isotherm revealed a maximum adsorption capacity of 384.6 mg/g at pH=7 and 25 degrees C.
SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Narcisa Smjecanin, Mirza Nuhanovic, Jasmina Sulejmanovic, Zeljko Grahek, Amra Odobasic
Summary: Red beet peel was used as a biosorbent for U(VI) removal, and showed promising results. The prepared biosorbent was characterized and the optimal pH and biosorption capacity were determined. The biosorbent exhibited selectivity for U(VI) ions, and the experimental results fit well with Langmuir's and Freundlich's models, as well as pseudo-second order model.
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mostafa M. S. Ismaiel, Yassin M. El-Ayouty, Saad A. Abdelaal, Hoda A. Fathey
Summary: Activities related to uranium mining and nuclear industry may have negative environmental impacts. This study compared the uranium biosorption efficiency of two immobilized algae and investigated the effects of various factors. The results suggest that immobilized algae can be used for recovery and biosorption of uranium from aqueous solutions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Saloni Sharma, Hema Setia, Amrit Pal Toor
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of using isolated bacterial strain WAH1 for biodegradation of Diclofenac Sodium (DS), showing strong adaptive ability and degradation efficiency at high DS concentrations. The results suggest a promising application of the strain WAH1 in the treatment of DS contaminated sites.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Biology
S. Lakshmi, Syed Baker, Chandan Shivamallu, Ashwini Prasad, Asad Syed, Ravindra Veerapur, Kollur Shiva Prasad, Abdulaziz A. Al-Kheraif, Darshan Devang Divakar, Abdallah M. Elgorban, M. N. Nagendra Prasad
Summary: Organic pollutants in wastewater have negative impacts on the environment, with industry activities being the main sources. This study explored the use of biosorbents made from Zea mays waste to remove oxybenzene, with favorable results under specific conditions. Equilibrium biosorption data analysis indicated that Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms had better agreement with the experimental data.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Esra Bilgin Simsek, Didem Saloglu, Ahmet Alper Aydin
Summary: This study investigated the immobilization of LPZM on PEGDMA/APTES for the adsorption and biosorption of nicotine. The immobilization process significantly altered the thermal behavior, surface characteristics, and surface morphology of PEGDMA/APTES. The immobilization yields were 85.0% (physical adsorption) and 72.0% (covalent immobilization), with a nicotine removal efficiency of 98.9%. The PEGDMA/APTES@LPZM showed satisfactory reusability in real water matrices.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Esra Bilgin Simsek, Didem Saloglu, Ahmet Alper Aydin
Summary: The feasibility of immobilizing Lipozyme TL 100L (LPZM) on 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) modified poly-(GMA-co-EGDMA) (PEGDMA) for adsorption and biosorption of nicotine from aqueous solution was investigated. Successful immobilization of lipozyme significantly altered the thermal behavior, surface characteristics, and surface morphology of PEGDMA and PEGDMA/APTES. The immobilization yields were calculated as 85.0% and 72.0% using physical adsorption and covalent immobilization methods, respectively. The nicotine removal efficiencies were calculated to be 66.4%, 79.0%, 98.9%, and 85.7% for different materials.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Rocky Lowenthal, Megan Taylor, Jennifer A. Gidden, Billie Heflin, Jackson O. Lay, Nathan Avaritt, Alan J. Tackett, Alicja Urbaniak
Summary: Melanoma is a highly aggressive form of skin cancer with a high metastatic potential, and the mortality rate among metastatic melanoma patients remains a significant clinical challenge. Trametes versicolor, a mushroom used in Chinese traditional medicine, has been found to exhibit potent cytotoxic activity against melanoma cells and can induce apoptotic cell death and inhibit cell migration, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic agent for melanoma treatment.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fotini Noli, Eleftheria Kapashi, Ioannis Pashalidis, Antigoni Margellou, Dimitrios Karfaridis
Summary: In this study, biosorbents from winery wastes were modified chemically and thermally to enhance their sorption capacity for U(VI) removal. Various parameters were examined in batch experiments in aqueous solutions, and characterization techniques were used to explore the mechanism of U(VI) adsorption.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dragana Mutavdzic Pavlovic, Lidija Curkovic, Vilko Mandic, Jelena Macan, Iva Simic, Dijana Blazek
Summary: Tomato waste was investigated as a low-cost biosorbent for removing pharmaceuticals from water. The study found that the biosorption process was spontaneous, with different pharmaceuticals exhibiting varied thermodynamic properties during the adsorption process. This research provides insights into the potential use of tomato waste as an effective and environmentally friendly solution for pharmaceutical waste removal.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shadpour Mallakpour, Farbod Tabesh
Summary: This study successfully prepared a hydrogel bionanocomposite (HBNC) as an efficient adsorbent, characterized it extensively, and demonstrated high removal efficiency when adsorbing methylene blue (MB), further determining various models suitable for its adsorption behavior.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianyou Long, Gutha Yuvaraja, Shuyi Zhou, Jianying Mo, Huosheng Li, Dinggui Luo, Di Yun Chen, Lingjun Kong, Munagapati Venkata Subbaiah, Guda Mallikarjuna Reddy
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Guda Mallikarjuna Reddy, Di Yun Chen, Munagapati Venkata Subbaiah, Long Jianyou, Jet-Chau Wen
JOURNAL OF HETEROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Venkata Subbaiah Munagapati, Jet-Chau Wen, Chih-Long Pan, Yuvaraja Gutha, Jyh-Horng Wen
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gutha Yuvaraja, Yixiong Pang, Di-Yun Chen, Ling-Jun Kong, Sajid Mehmood, Munagapati Venkata Subbaiah, Devineni Subba Rao, Chandra Mouli Pavuluri, Jet-Chau Wen, Guda Mallikarjuna Reddy
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Venkata Subbaiah Munagapati, Jet-Chau Wen, Chih-Long Pan, Yuvaraja Gutha, Jyh-Horng Wen, Guda Mallikarjuna Reddy
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gutha Yuvaraja, Di-Yun Chen, Janak L. Pathak, Jianyou Long, Munagapati Venkata Subbaiah, Jet-Chau Wen, Chih-Long Pan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Guda Mallikarjuna Reddy, Jarem Raul Garcia, Gutha Yuvaraja, Munagapati Venkata Subbaiah, Jet-Chau Wen
JOURNAL OF HETEROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gutha Yuvaraja, Ning-Chao Zheng, Yixiong Pang, Minhua Su, Di-Yun Chen, Ling-Jun Kong, Sajid Mehmood, Munagapati Venkata Subbaiah, Jet-Chau Wen
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Gutha Yuvaraja, Minhua Su, Di-Yun Chen, Yixiong Pang, Ling-Jun Kong, Munagapati Venkata Subbaiah, Jet-Chau Wen, Guda Mallikarjuna Reddy
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Venkata Subbaiah Munagapati, Hsin-Yu Wen, Jet-Chau Wen, Yuvaraja Gutha, Zhong Tian, Guda Mallikarjuna Reddy, Jarem Raul Garcia
Summary: Turkey tail fungus was used as an adsorbent for the removal of CR from aqueous solution, showing high adsorption capacity. The adsorption process was influenced by factors such as pH and temperature, and the PSO model was effective in describing the adsorption kinetics. The study demonstrated TTFB's potential as a recyclable and efficient adsorbent for CR removal.
JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Venkata Subbaiah Munagapati, Hsin-Yu Wen, Yarramuthi Vijaya, Jet-Chau Wen, Jhy-Horng Wen, Zhong Tian, Guda Mallikarjuna Reddy, Jarem Raul Garcia
Summary: The study focused on utilizing avocado seed to synthesize an adsorbent for removing Acid Yellow 17 and Amaranth anionic dyes from aqueous solutions. The research filled a gap in the literature by introducing a chemically modified adsorbent synthesis, significantly enhancing the adsorption efficiency of the selected dyes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jong Sung Won, Cheera Prasad, Seong-Geun Jeong, P. Rosaiah, A. Subba Reddy, Zubair Ahmad, Sambasivam Sangaraju, Hyeong Yeol Choi
Summary: MXenes are a new class of two-dimensional materials that have been widely utilized in various fields due to their controlled characteristics. In cellulose research, MXene hybrids are effective composites that improve the mechanical properties and prevent MXene accumulation. Cellulose/MXene composites have applications in electrical, materials, chemical, mechanical, environmental, and biomedical engineering.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Ramachandra Bondigalla, Gangu Naidu Challa, Srinivasa Rao Yarraguntla, Raju Bandu, Subba Reddy Alla
Summary: Enzalutamide is a powerful second-generation androgen receptor inhibitor used in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. It has three major anticancer mechanisms, including inhibiting the binding of androgens to androgen receptors, inhibiting nuclear translocation of androgen receptors, and inhibiting binding of androgen receptors to DNA. Therefore, Enzalutamide is very important in anticancer therapy.
SEPARATION SCIENCE PLUS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Anjani R. K. Gollakota, Vikranth Volli, Venkata S. Munagapati, Jet-Chau Wen, Chi-Min Shu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gutha Yuvaraja, Cheera Prasad, Yarramuthi Vijaya, Munagapati Venkata Subbaiah
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
(2018)
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.
