Separations, Volume 12, Issue 4

Understanding the effects of industrial lubricating oil and additives on desulfurization solution foaming is very important to both engineers and academic researchers. In this study, the influences of lubricating oil and its additive components on th...

In recent years, the rapid development of industry has led to the discharge of large quantities of pollutants, including harmful dyes, into water sources, thereby posing potential threats to human health and the environment. FeOCl and biochar have th...

N-isopropylacrylamide and methacrylic acid were copolymerized by a free radical polymerized mechanism. The obtained hydrogel poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) hydrogels, poly(NIPAM-co-MAA), were utilized as sorbent material for removal...

Membrane technology is widely used in various aspects of wastewater treatment; however, single membrane technology has a series of disadvantages, such as high selectivity, poor recycling performance, and susceptibility to contamination. In this study...

Adsorption is a popular method for the recovery of low-grade lithium. It is a low-cost and highly efficient way to treat solutions with low lithium concentrations. The impurity content determines the industrial application. This study investigated a...

This review systematically summarizes the novel preparation methods of cyclodextrin-based chromatographic stationary phases and their applications for chiral recognition in separation techniques such as capillary gas chromatography and high-performan...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition and one of the most prevalent types of dementia in older adults. Currently, the primary drugs used to treat AD are acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors. The development of...

The benzodiazepines are essential drugs used in medicine for anxiolytic, sedative, and hypnotic effects. According to the World Health Organization, the benzodiazepines are the most prescribed hypnotic drugs in the last decade (2010 at time), and the...

Polyethyleneimine-based porous composites have been prepared by ring-opening polymerization of 2,2-bishydroxymethylbutanol-tris[3-(1-aziridinyl)propionate] (3AZ), a tri-aziridine compound, in water, in the presence of cyclodextrins (CDs), i.e., &alph...

A five-bed, seven-step vacuum pressure swing adsorption (VPSA) system was computationally modeled to assess carbon monoxide (CO) separation from CO/N₂ mixed gas (30/70, v/v). Two adsorbents with distinct isotherm characteristics (steep-slope CuCl/NaY...

This study investigates soil volatilomics as an innovative approach to assessing the impact of land use on soil quality. This research addresses the critical need for sensitive diagnostic tools to distinguish subtle biochemical variations in soils in...

TiO₂ nanoparticles are found as pigments in coatings and paints and are, therefore, released into the environment through runoff. To assess their environmental impact, comprehensive fate and ecotoxicity studies necessitate particles closely resemblin...

Rare earth elements (REEs) are important strategic resources, widely used in various technological fields, especially heavy rare earth elements (HREEs). China has extensive rare earth deposits, with diverse mineral types and a complete range of rare...

Rhenium metal is extensively utilized in the aerospace industry for the manufacturing of various superalloys due to its unique properties, and plays an indispensable role in the field of high technology. Rhenium resources are primarily associated wit...

In the context of sustainable human development and the depletion of petroleum resources, lignin has received widespread attention as a carbon-rich, low-cost, and renewable resource. Owing to their distinctive physical and chemical properties, carbon...

Fine particulate matter (PM) and sulfur trioxide (SO₃) from coal-fired flue gas pose significant environmental and health risks. While low-low temperature electrostatic precipitators (LLT-ESPs) enhance PM and SO₃ removal by cooling flue gas below the...

The presence of abundant water vapor in industrial organic waste gases greatly reduces the selective adsorption of volatile organic pollutants (VOCs). The polarity of the adsorbent and VOC molecules plays an important role in the adsorption process,...

The simultaneous determination of 166 pesticides using dispersive liquid–liquid micro extraction combined with gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (DL...

In this study, to identify an appropriate macroporous resin for the purification of the crude extract derived from Simiao Yong’an Decoction (SMYAD), five distinct resins were evaluated based on their adsorption and desorption performance. Throu...

To mitigate the environmental effects of oil spills, a novel hydrophilic–oleophobic mixed-coated filter was developed for efficient oil–water separation and surface oil recovery. The coating consisted of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (Ti...

Since the mid-20th century, the quantity of microplastics (MPs) has increased significantly, becoming a persistent environmental pollutant widely distributed in global water bodies, soils, and the atmosphere. While plastic materials have brought sign...

Polygonatum sibiricum (P. sibiricum) is a significantly health-promoting plant unique in medicine and food. Currently, research on the bioactive components of P. sibiricum primarily focuses on polysaccharides. According to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia,...

The bed expansion height serves as a macroscopic representation of the efficiency with which vibrational energy is transmitted within pulsed fluidized beds. Due to its complex nonlinear characteristics, further research is needed to explore the fluid...

Levisticum officinale (lovage) is an aromatic and medicinal plant traditionally used for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical composition and antioxidant activity of...

Edge-capping modified MXene membranes with new channels created by lateral nanosheets are of great research significance. After introducing tripolyphosphate (STPP) to Ti edges of Ti₃C₂T_x nanosheets and fabricating the STPP-MXene membranes edge-cappin...

Amomum villosum L. is a perennial herbaceous belonging to the ginger family. Due to its unique aroma, it is widely used in alcoholic beverages and food processing. Unfortunately, issues with bitterness and sourness occur, which affect the taste and q...

Excess nitrate ions should be avoided in agriculture as they are absorbed by plants and ingested by humans, which can have serious effects on soil and groundwater. In this study, environmentally friendly bamboo flour and nano-sized oyster shells were...

The CO₂ injection technology for replacing CH₄ to enhance coalbed methane (CBM) recovery (CO₂-ECBM) offers dual benefits, i.e., reducing CO₂ emissions through sequestration and increasing CBM recovery, thereby leading to economic gains. However, ther...

The aerial parts of Smilax canariensis Brouss. ex Willd., an endemic plant species of the Canary Islands and Madeira, were chemically investigated, resulting in the isolation of multiple known and novel compounds. These include known flavonol glycosi...

To explore anthocyanins in black bean peel, the conditions of ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvents (DESs) were screened and optimized using the method of response surface optimization. After that, the purification of the anthocyanins was perfor...