Review
Food Science & Technology
Nino Terjung, Franziska Witte, Volker Heinz
Summary: The increasing demand for higher quality and eating experience has led to a reevaluation of the dry aging process. Research is focusing on different methods to improve this process, but results are not always consistent across experiments. Some conclusions have been derived from literature to understand the key factors and commonalities in dry aging.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hongbiao Cui, Detian Li, Xiaosheng Liu, Yuchao Fan, Xue Zhang, Shiwen Zhang, Jing Zhou, Guodong Fang, Jun Zhou
Summary: Aging increases the specific surface areas and oxygen-containing functional groups in biochar, but decreases pH, graphitization, and stability. Cu and Cd leachability is higher after freeze-thaw aging compared to dry-wet aging, with higher bioavailability in moderately- and highly-polluted biochars. The activation of endogenous Cu is related to organic functional groups, while Cd activation is mostly influenced by inorganic components and pH.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sin -Young Park, Hack-Youn Kim
Summary: In this study, physicochemical properties of various lyophilized beef powders were investigated. The different samples demonstrated diverse characteristics, with dry-aged beef crust showing superior physical properties compared to other samples.
Article
Polymer Science
Liangpeng Jiang, Xiaokai Li, Jingjing Fu, Wenxiang Teng, Hongtao Yang
Summary: The durability of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) exposed to seawater dry-wet cycles was investigated. The study described the physical properties, structural strength, chemical characteristics, and thermal stability of WPC materials under the worst seawater dry-wet (W-SDW) cycles. The results showed that protecting the fiber-matrix interface maintains the durability of WPC materials.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jiajia Song, Jingyu Zhao, Jun Deng, Shiping Lu, Gai Hang, Yanni Zhang, Chi-Min Shu
Summary: This study investigates the thermal properties of typical wood species in ancient wooden buildings using an artificial acceleration method for dry and wet alternating ageing. Through thermal property experiments and differential scanning calorimetry experiments, the influence mechanism of alternating dry and wet ageing on wood combustion thermal release behaviour is revealed.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anfei He, Zilan Zhang, Qi Yu, Kan Yang, G. Daniel Sheng
Summary: The study found that acid-washed biochar tends to age more easily, reducing toxicity to degrading microorganisms and slowing down the degradation of lindane. Biochar can delay the formation of dominant degrading microbial communities in soil.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Shinan Lang, Mingzhu Yang, Xiangbin Cui, Lin Li, Yiheng Cai, Xiaojun Liu, Jingxue Guo, Bo Sun, Martin Siegert
Summary: In this study, a semiautomatic method is proposed to predict basal dry-wet distributions in glaciated regions, which improves accuracy by correcting identification thresholds and automatically identifying dry-wet transitions.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jiajia Song, Jun Deng, Jingyu Zhao, Shiping Lu, Hanqi Ming, Chi-Min Shu
Summary: In recent years, there have been numerous fire accidents in ancient wooden buildings worldwide, resulting in significant losses of cultural relics and societal impact. This study focused on the aging problem of ancient wooden structures, which affects their thermal conduction properties and changes the way fire spreads. By using an artificially accelerated and alternate dry-wet aging method, the research analyzed the environmental characteristics of long-term natural aging in ancient building wood. The experiments conducted with a scanning electron microscope examined the characteristics of pores on the outer surface of aging wood materials. The results revealed the influence mechanism of the alternate process of dry-wet aging on the thermal conductivity of wood and provided a theoretical basis for early prediction and accurate warning of fire spread in ancient wooden structures.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Chunhong Chen, Lei Wang, Ronggui Liu, Pinghua Zhu, Hui Liu, Xinjie Wang, Jiang Yu, Yunchun Chen
Summary: This study investigates the effect of dry-wet ratios and temperature on the chloride corrosion resistance of concrete. Results show that a higher dry-wet ratio intensifies the deterioration of concrete performance. Compared to a dry-wet ratio of 1:3, a dry-wet ratio of 3:1 leads to decreased strength and increased chloride content and erosion depth. Additionally, variable temperature cycles accelerate the decay of mechanical strength and chloride erosion resistance in concrete.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Emily P. Greenstein, Kenneth R. Poeppelmeier, Laurence D. Marks
Summary: The choice of temperature and gas conditions in a water pressure-controlled reactor is guided by DFT to synthesize nearly phase-pure lanthanide scandate nanoparticles. Low water-vapor partial pressures inhibit particle growth, while excess water vapor leads to undesired rare-earth hydroxide and oxyhydroxide secondary phases. The optimal humidity for high-purity LnScO3 particle synthesis varies with the lanthanide, and DFT is used to calculate the thermodynamics of secondary phase formation to maintain phase purity (>96 mol %) across the series. The combination of thermodynamic calculation and experimental confirmation enables exploration of analogous syntheses of other inorganic perovskite nanoparticles.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Greta Bischof, Franziska Witte, Thorben Sieksmeyer, Edwin Januschweski, Nino Terjung, Christian Hertel, Volker Heinz, Andreas Juadjur, Monika Gibis
Summary: This study investigates the effects of aging and microbial growth on the metabolome of aged beef. The aging method applied to beef affects its metabolome, which includes changes in metabolism during aging and the presence of microorganisms on the beef that may impact its quality. The metabolome of dry-aged and wet-aged beef at different sampling locations shows changes over time, with the influence of microbiota being negligible on the surface of dry-aged beef. The concentrations of amino acids and inosine differ significantly between the two aging methods, indicating variations in protein degradation and energy metabolism.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ngoc Minh Tran, Thang Cao Doan, Hyojong Yoo
Summary: We report a facile method for preparing high specific surface area hollow fibrous nanosilica with fiber-like mesoporous structures and large pore channels, which can serve as a robust support for catalytic reactions.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Greta Bischof, Franziska Witte, Nino Terjung, Edwin Januschewski, Volker Heinz, Andreas Juadjur, Monika Gibis
Summary: The aging method, breed, feed, muscle type, and sampling position all have an effect on the metabolome of beef. The position in the muscle significantly influences the polar fraction of the metabolome, but not the metabolome differences between dry-aged and wet-aged beef. The aging time of beef also has a significant effect on the metabolome.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinfeng Li, Huie Chen, Xiang Gao, Qi Ding, WenChong Shan, Haotian Guo, Jinpeng Zhuo
Summary: Desiccation crack is a significant factor contributing to engineering and environmental disasters. This study conducted tests on lean clay samples with different dryness degrees under wet-dry (WD) cycles and wet-dry-freeze-thaw (WDFT) cycles to analyze crack formation and development. The results show that the crack ratio and width decrease with higher dryness degree under consecutive WD cycles, while samples subjected to WDFT cycles exhibit higher crack ratio and wider cracks. Under lower dryness degree, the crack ratio and width remain relatively unchanged after each WD cycle, mainly consisting of small, shallow, and densely distributed sub-cracks. The research findings provide valuable insights into soil crack evolution and its mechanisms under complex environmental conditions.
COLD REGIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Qiaoling Liu, Yangyang Li, Wangcheng Li, Qikun Su, Bo Ma, Min Mu, Zhenjiang Jia, Guangxing Zhao
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of mulched gravel to release nutrients in the field by conducting wet-and-dry cycling experiments with gravel mulch and bare soil. The results showed that gravel mulch increased the total content of 30 elements in the soil, with K, Ca, Na, and Mg being the most affected elements. The impact of wet-and-dry cycles differed between gravel mulch and bare soil, with gravel primarily affecting rock-forming elements.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kevin De Bruycker, Alexander Welle, Sabine Hirth, Stephen J. Blanksby, Christopher Barner-Kowollik
NATURE REVIEWS CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Nareh Movsesian, Sabine Hirth, Joshua Speros, Malancha Gupta
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
E. Fernandez-Rosas, V. Pomar-Portillo, D. Gonzalez-Galvez, G. Vilar, S. Vazquez-Campos
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Ursula G. Sauer, Kai Werle, Hubert Waindok, Sabine Hirth, Oliver Hachmoller, Wendel Wohlleben
Summary: The study highlights the potential risk of inhaling man-made vitreous fibers and emphasizes the importance of abiotic dissolution testing in predicting biopersistence. Experimental results demonstrate the impact of fluid composition and binder on fiber dissolution rates, with recommendations made to enhance the reliability of predictions.
CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yanmei Piao, Vipin N. Tondare, Chelsea S. Davis, Justin M. Gorham, Elijah J. Petersen, Jeffrey W. Gilman, Keana Scott, Andras E. Vladar, Angela R. Hight Walker
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of XPS, Raman spectroscopy, and SEM methods on MWCNT-epoxy nanocomposite samples, finding a positive correlation between signal intensity and MWCNT mass loading. The results showed that these methods were capable of detecting MWCNTs at different concentrations and demonstrated good comparability among them.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Toxicology
Maria Blazque Sanchez, Inge Nelissen, Vicenc Pomar-Portillo, Alejandro Vilchez, Jo Van Laer, An Jacobs, Evelien Frijns, Socorro Vazquez-Campos, Elisabet Fernandez-Rosas
Summary: This study evaluated the toxicity of cadmium telluride quantum dots ink through experiments simulating the use phase and cell exposure, finding an impact on cell viability but no observed oxidative stress or inflammatory effects.
TOXICOLOGY LETTERS
(2021)
Correction
Toxicology
Maria Blazquez Sanchez, Inge Nelissen, Vicenc Pomar-Portillo, Alejandro Vilchez, Jo Van Laer, An Jacobs, Evelien Frijns, Socorro Vazquez-Campos, Elisabet Fernandez-Rosas
TOXICOLOGY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiushi Deng, Steffen Jeschke, Billy J. Murdoch, Sabine Hirth, Philipp Eiden, Jan N. Gorges, Patrick Keil, Xiao-Bo Chen, Ivan Cole
Summary: This study investigated the inhibitory behavior of 2-amino-4-methyl-thiazole (2AT-Me) on electro-galvanized steel in neutral NaCl solution. The results showed that 2AT-Me acted as a mixed-type inhibitor with high efficiency, forming a protective film with a multi-layered structure.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feng Yi, Shane Q. Arlington, Justin Gorham, William Osborn, Ethan J. Crumlin, Slavomir Nemsak, David A. LaVan
Summary: The formation and thermal stability of Pt surface oxides on a Pt thin film were studied using ambient-pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The results showed that at a certain oxygen pressure, the Pt surface oxide was formed and decomposed during heating and cooling processes, which is important for understanding the surface states and catalytic mechanisms of platinum films.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Soumyodip Banerjee, Justin M. Gorham, Pilar Beccar-Varela, Haira G. Hackbarth, Maxime A. Siegler, Natalia Drichko, Joshua T. Wright, Nicholas M. Bedford, V. Sara Thoi
Summary: In this study, a copper boron imidazolate cage was discovered to be a convenient precursor for a competent catalyst with isolated Cu sites for carbon dioxide electroreduction. The methane selectivity was significantly enhanced after mild thermal activation, and stable CuNx sites were found during the reaction process.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiushi Deng, Steffen Jeschke, Mohd Rafiuddin Jakeria, Paul White, Sabine Hirth, Philipp Eiden, Jan N. Gorges, Xiao-Bo Chen, Patrick Keil, Ivan Cole
Summary: This work develops a synergistic inhibiting strategy using two distinct aromatic heterocyclic ring systems to protect electro-galvanised steel against aqueous corrosion. The formulated mixture shows an enhanced inhibitory efficiency of 96% after 7-day immersion in a NaCl solution. Surface and electrolyte chemistry analysis reveals a two-step process in the growth of the protective layer, reflecting the sequential responses of each inhibitor's mode-of-action. This synergistic inhibition formulation offers potential to modify corroded ZE surfaces.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sabine Hirth, Hubert Waindok, Wendel Wohlleben
Summary: The study found that commercial stone wool MMVF fibers are completely covered with organic substances, challenging the assumption that the PUF binder only coats fiber-to-fiber touching points. Dissolution rates cannot be predicted solely based on the total PUF binder content and layer thickness, but must consider chemical composition and other properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tae Joon Cho, Justin M. Gorham, John M. Pettibone, Jingyu Liu, Jiaojie Tan, Vincent A. Hackley
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Joan Cabellos, Irene Gimeno-Benito, Julia Catalan, Hanna K. Lindberg, Gerard Vales, Elisabet Fernandez-Rosas, Radu Ghemis, Keld A. Jensen, Rambabu Atluri, Socorro Vazquez-Campos, Gemma Janer
Article
Environmental Sciences
Danielle E. Gorka, Nancy J. Lin, John M. Pettibone, Justin M. Gorham
