Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Guglielmo Macrelli, John C. Mauro, Arun K. Varshneya
Summary: This study presents a general theory on the coupling between diffusion and stress during the ion exchange process in glass strengthening, demonstrating the impact of interaction effects on concentration profiles and interdiffusion coefficient. The research applies a phenomenological approach to show the effect of interdiffusion on stress generation and vice versa, providing a more comprehensive understanding compared to traditional modeling methods.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gabrielle E. Kamm, Guanglong Huang, Simon M. Vornholt, Rebecca D. McAuliffe, Gabriel M. Veith, Katsuyo S. Thornton, Karena W. Chapman
Summary: The article discusses the importance of understanding and controlling the phenomena that limit solid-state reactions for material synthesis. The study focuses on a model reaction and explores how altering the packing and interfacial contact between reagent particles affects the reaction kinetics. Analysis shows that there are different kinetic regimes in the reaction process, with the fast kinetic regime dominating the initial stages of the reaction. The article also presents simulation results that support the observed experimental findings.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Kyeong Dae Park, Karam Han, Yong Gyu Choi, Woon Jin Chung
Summary: Sodium alumino-silicate (SAS) glasses were synthesized with varying P2O5 and B2O3 contents to investigate their effects on chemical strengthening properties. Replacing SiO2 with P2O5 decreased surface compressive stress (CS) but increased depth of layer (DOL), while B2O3 improved CS at the expense of DOL.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ruijin Zeng, Hexiang Gong, Yanli Li, Yuxuan Li, Wei Lin, Dianping Tang, Dietmar Knopp
Summary: This study presents a portable photo-electrochemical biosensing technology for the detection of human papillomavirus-16. The technology combines CRISPR-Cas12a with In2O3-In2S3/SPE for biorecognition and photocurrent response, enabling rapid screening of HPV-16 concentration via a smartphone.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wen -Wei Lin, Ning-Wei Wang, Ze-Ying Lan, Zhi-Ping Huang, Li-Mei Lin, Qing-Ying Ye, Shui-Yuan Chen, Gui-Lin Chen
Summary: In this work, a facile ion-exchange assisted chemical bath deposition method is proposed for the preparation of high-quality CuSbS2 thin film. Through ion-exchange and mild etching processes, the by-product Sb2O3 is successfully removed, and an inorganic CuSbS2 solar cell with low photoelectric conversion efficiency is assembled.
Article
Mathematics, Applied
Alberto Lanconelli
Summary: We propose a novel method to solve a chemical diffusion master equation of birth and death type, which involves an infinite system of Fokker-Planck equations and reaction dynamics similar to a chemical master equation. By utilizing tools from infinite dimensional Gaussian analysis, we reformulate the system of Fokker-Planck equations as a single evolution equation solved by a generalized stochastic process. This alternative representation allows us to link finite dimensional projections of the solution to a partial differential equation of Ornstein-Uhlenbeck type.
JOURNAL OF MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yaohong Suo, Hai Hu, Jin Liu
Summary: The study introduces a fully coupled model that takes into account the effects of reversible chemical reactions on diffusion and stress. The numerical results indicate that forward chemical reactions reduce the charge and promote deformation, while backward reactions help improve the charge and prevent electrode damage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hideki Hashimoto, Akane Terasawa, Hirofumi Inada, Taigo Takaishi, Tatsuo Fujii, Hidetaka Asoh
Summary: The interaction between a lead-free multicomponent alkali borosilicate glass frit containing zinc ions and hematite during heat treatment was found to be crucial for controlling the color of red overglaze enamels. The iron and zinc ions reacted to form zinc ferrite, which contributed to enhanced crystal growth through Ostwald ripening. Future challenges include developing a frit with low reactivity towards hematite through precise control of physical properties.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ni Yan, Rahul Sujanani, Jovan Kamcev, Eui-Soung Jang, Kentaro Kobayashi, Donald R. Paul, Benny D. Freeman
Summary: Salt permeability and ionic conductivity are critical properties for membranes in water purification and energy applications. In this study, a series of uncharged and charged membranes were synthesized and the effects of polymer structure on ion transport properties were investigated. The results showed that water content has a strong influence on ion diffusion in both uncharged and charged polymers.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaojie She, Yifei Wang, Hui Xu, Shik Chi Edman Tsang, Shu Ping Lau
Summary: This review discusses the practical challenges in the industrial chain that hinder the scaling-up deployment of the ECO2R technology. High Faradaic efficiencies and current densities have been achieved for the ECO2R to CO/HCOOH and ECO2R to C2H4 reactions, indicating that ECO2R may have reached the stage for scale-up. The aim is to provide insights that can accelerate the development of the ECO2R technology.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hanvin Kim, Hyeonsu Yang, Jun Kang, Nozomi Takeuchi
Summary: A multifunctional disordered sulfur-doped carbon catalyst shows distinct performance in both sodium-ion exchange and oxygen reduction reaction, with enhanced reaction kinetics from C-S covalent bonds. This work proposes the importance of sulfur bonded to carbon for boosting its electrochemical performance, providing new perspectives for interdisciplinary applications.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Weihong Zheng, Zipeng Gao, Meng Huang, Hang Zhang, Jian Yuan, Peijing Tian, Zhigang Peng, Xiaoou Du
Summary: This study elucidates the role of petalite crystals in ion exchange and investigates the effect of different crystallinity on ion exchange in lithium aluminosilicate glass-ceramics. Various performance tests were conducted to analyze the properties of the glass-ceramics after ion exchange.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
K. van Stiphout, F. A. Geenen, N. M. Santos, S. M. C. Miranda, V Joly, J. Demeulemeester, C. Mocuta, C. M. Comrie, C. Detavernier, L. M. C. Pereira, K. Temst, A. Vantomme
Summary: The growth of thin NiSi films via thermal reaction, modifying properties of the films through substrate damage or nitrogen impurities, and the strong interwoven nature of phase formation, texture, and morphological degradation were studied. It was found that the formation temperature and texture of NiSi films can be altered by selecting appropriate implantation conditions.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tian Huang, Bo Li, Huan Wang, Steve Granick
Summary: This paper focuses on studying the absolute diffusion coefficient during the CuAAC reaction, observing time-dependent diffusion enhancements for some intermediate molecular species and decreases for those whose size increases due to complex formation. The findings suggest that the conventional Stokes-Einstein equation fails to fully explain diffusivity during chemical reactions, highlighting aspects of the physics of chemical reactions that are not completely understood. The systematic data presented in the study can be used to evaluate hypotheses in the field.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dino Osmanovic, Elisa Franco
Summary: This paper examines the coupling of chemical reaction networks (CRNs) to phase separating systems and analyzes the effects on non-equilibrium behaviors such as microphase separation and temporal oscillating patterns. The results show that negative feedback and combined inhibition/activation are important factors for achieving microphase separation, and molecular sequestration is the most robust method. Additionally, inducing oscillations in the diffusive components coupled to the phase separating species promotes the dynamics of the phase separating species.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zahra Karimidastenaei, Ali Torabi Haghighi, Omid Rahmati, Kabir Rasouli, Sajad Rozbeh, Abdollah Pirnia, Biswajeet Pradhan, Bjorn Klove
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali Torabi Haghighi, Nizar Abou Zaki, Pekka M. Rossi, Roohollah Noori, Ali Akbar Hekmatzadeh, Hossein Saremi, Bjorn Klove
Article
Environmental Sciences
Abolfazl Jalali Shahrood, Meseret Walle Menberu, Hamid Darabi, Omid Rahmati, Pekka M. Rossi, Bjorn Klove, Ali Torabi Haghighi
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Autio, Pertti Ala-Aho, Anna-Kaisa Ronkanen, Pekka M. Rossi, Bjorn Klove
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Sadegh Kaboli, Ali Akbar Hekmatzadeh, Hamid Darabi, Ali Torabi Haghighi
Summary: Variations in rainfall characteristics in Iran were studied using the daily rainfall concentration index (DRCI) and monthly rainfall percentage index (MRPI) based on 30 years of data from 80 meteorological stations. Results showed differences in MRPI between locations, with significant decreasing trends in March rainfall in western Iran and significant increasing trends in November rainfall in eastern and southern Iran. DRCI values ranged from 0.57 to 0.71, indicating moderate to high rainfall concentrations, with increasing trends at 80% of stations and significant trends at 37% of stations.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Ali Ahmadizadeh, Ali Akbar Hekmatzadeh, Piltan Tabatabaie Shourijeh, Abdolhossein Baghlani
Summary: The study introduced an experimental and numerical procedure to accurately determine dispersivity coefficients, conducted three-dimensional tracer experiments to accurately measure transverse and longitudinal dispersivity, and observed that both dispersivity coefficients increase with hydraulic gradient.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sofeem Nasim, Mourad Oussalah, Bjorn Klove, Ali Torabi Haghighi
Summary: This paper proposes a method of using a wearable IoT platform and machine learning models to estimate and classify snow depth classes. The results show that this method has higher accuracy and lower cost compared to other traditional measurement methods, and has the potential for further development.
JOURNAL OF MOUNTAIN SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Roghayeh Yousefi, Nasser Talebbeydokhti, Seyyed Hosein Afzali, Maryam Dehghani, Ali Akbar Hekmatzadeh
Summary: A study was conducted to determine aquifer parameters and predict land subsidence in the Darab plain of Iran using a combination of lattice Boltzmann method and genetic algorithm. The study demonstrates the high performance of the proposed approach in predicting land subsidence.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Vida Rajabzadeh, Ali Akbar Hekmatzadeh, Piltan Tabatabaie Shourijeh, Ali Torabi Haghighi
Summary: This study proposes a novel probabilistic framework to assess the overtopping risk of a case embankment dam with both gated Ogee spillway and erodible auxiliary spillway. The characteristics of rainfall events and the catchment hydrological parameters were considered as random variables, and a random rainfall generator based on copula process was introduced. The probabilities of overtopping from the fuse plug were found to be 9.2% and 10.6% for Ogee crest level and normal water level, respectively.
RELIABILITY ENGINEERING & SYSTEM SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Zhanar Naurozbayeva, Aziza Baubekova, Anastasia Kvasha, Vladimir Lobanov, Bjorn Klove, Ali Torabi Haghighi
Summary: This article analyzes the driving factors of long-term change in the ice regime of the Northern Caspian Sea using satellite and in situ observation. It compares the linear trend and step change models to assess climatic shifts. The stepwise shift in temperatures in the 1980s is linked to changes in atmospheric circulation. The decrease in negative temperatures impacts the length and intensity of winters, resulting in a shorter freeze period and reduced ice thickness.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Ali Torabi Haghighi, Mehdi Mazaheri, Siamak Amiri, Sahand Ghadimi, Roohollah Noori, Mourad Oussalah, Alireza Gohari, Mojtaba Noury, Ali Akbar Hekmatzadeh, Bjorn Klove
Summary: This study examines the influence of human activities and climate variability on 86 dams and hydropower across Iran. It introduces the concept of 'mirage water' to estimate the impact of these factors on inflow. Data analysis shows that out of 1729 m(3)s(-1) of mirage water, 705 m(3)s(-1) are contributed by anthropogenic activities and 1024 m(3)s(-1) by precipitation deficits. This indicates that some parts of Iran's strategic investments in water resources management over the past 60 years have failed. The study underscores the necessity for enhanced management practices and infrastructure investments to ensure sustainable water resources in arid and semi-arid regions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Z. Mohammadinezhad, S. M. Binesh, A. A. Hekmatzadeh
Summary: Three types of radial basis functions, including two standard RBFs and a hybrid Gaussian-cubic kernel, were employed to solve three-dimensional ADR equations using an RBF-based mesh-free method. The optimal values of shape parameter and weight coefficients were determined through an optimization algorithm based on Particle Swarm Optimization technique. The accuracy, adequacy, and stability of the utilized RBFs were demonstrated through examples, and the hybrid RBF showed the highest stability among the others.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
R. Yousefi, N. Talebbeydokhti, S. H. Afzali, A. A. Hekmatzadeh
Summary: The study introduced an innovative numerical solution based on LBM for solving unconfined aquifer groundwater flow, which was validated by comparing the results with known solutions from different groundwater problems.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Michelle Nygren, Markus Giese, Bjorn Klove, Ezra Haaf, Pekka M. Rossi, Roland Barthel
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY X
(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.