To investigate the biosilicification capabilities of Bacillus mucilaginosus and Bacillus polymyxa, silicon concentrations in supernatants from quartz and calcium silicate cultures were monitored over a 12-day period using inductively coupled plasma o...
In this study, the novel composite materials of activated carbon (AC) and persulfate (PS) doped by nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) were successfully synthesized through one-step mechanical ball milling. Different from the previous liquid-phase activation...
Solid base catalysts hold significant promise for replacing traditional homogeneous bases with green chemical processes. However, the construction of their strong basic sites typically relies on high-temperature calcination, which often leads to the...
The valorization of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW), an underexplored lignocellulosic waste, represents a sustainable strategy for the production of adsorbents aimed at wastewater remediation, particularly against hexavalent chr...
Acylated lignins with substituents consisting of different lengths of carbon chains were prepared by a mechanical activation-assisted solid phase synthesis (MASPS) technology with a customized stirring ball mill as a reactor. The structures and prope...
Phosphogypsum (PG) is the main by-product of wet-process phosphoric acid production. Its annual global production reaches about 200 million tons, yet its utilization rate remains low. Consequently, long-term stockpiling of large PG volumes poses imme...
The development of solid waste-derived activators for the preparation of alkali-activated systems is of great significance for further enhancing the environmental friendliness and sustainability of alkali-activated materials. In this review, the pote...
Alkali-activated solid waste-based geopolymer represents a novel form of inorganic cementitious material, which is one of the key research directions in the building materials field to achieve the targets of carbon peak and carbon neutrality. Therefo...
Solid activators based on waste glass for the manufacture of one-part alkali-activated fly ash/red mud materials were synthesized, characterized, and tested in this work. The synthesis was carried out via alkaline fusion with sodium hydroxide at diff...
To investigate the rheological properties of geopolymer grouting materials, a systematic study was conducted on a slag–red mud–fly ash ternary solid waste geopolymer grouting material (TSWGGM). The effects of liquid-to-solid ratio (0.5&nd...
The Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription (STAT)3 and 5 proteins are activated by many cytokine receptors to regulate specific gene expression and mitochondrial functions. Their role in cancer is largely context-dependent as they can both...
Rice husk ash (RHA), an agricultural waste byproduct, has already been tested as a component in geopolymeric binders, typically as part of the precursor solid mix, alongside materials like fly ash (FA), slag, and cement. This study presents a novel a...
Based on economic and environmental considerations, the recycling economy of mineral waste has been found to have great potential and economic benefits worldwide, in which alkali-activated cementitious materials are one of the main developing directi...
By means of computer simulations, we have investigated the gas–solid phase separation of active Brownian particles (ABPs) under the confinement of two hard walls, distinct from the gas–liquid phase separation typically seen in bulk system...
A solid-state Ultraviolet-photoreduction process of silver cations to produce Ag0 nanostructures on a mesoporous silica is presented as an innovative method for the preparation of efficient environmental anti-fouling agents. Mesoporous silica powder,...
As the types of loads have been diversified and demand has increased, conventional distribution transformers are difficult to maintain the constant voltage against voltage drop along with distance, grid voltage swell/sag, and various loads. Also, it...
Poliomintha longiflora is a Mexican oregano, which has not been widely studied. This work aimed to describe the chemical composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities present in P. longiflora essential oil (EO), the hydrosol from EO extractio...
Various active compounds are easily damaged, so they need protection and must be easily absorbed and targeted. This problem can be overcome by encapsulating in the form of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs). Initially, SLNs were widely used to encapsul...
In this work, α-Ag2−2xCuxWO4 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.16) solid solutions with enhanced antibacterial (against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and antifungal (against Candida albicans) activities are reported. A plethora of technique...
Alkali-activated persulfate (PS) is widely used in situ in chemical oxidation processes; however, studies on the innovation of the alkali activation process are very limited. Two supported solid superbases, namely KNO3/γ-Al2O3 (KAl) and KNO3/SB...
In the current investigation, carbon-based solid acid catalysts were synthesized from peanut shells (PSs) and rice straw (RS) using ZnCl2 activation and concentrated sulfuric acid sulfonation. These catalysts were then employed for the hydration of p...
To address the practical limitations of conventional alkaline activators (e.g., handling hazards, cost) and promote the resource utilization of industrial solid wastes, this study developed a novel all-solid-waste activator system comprising soda res...
At present, the consumption of medical plants and functional foods is growing across the whole world. Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium (L.) Holub), an important medicinal plant that has various pharmacological effects (antioxidant, anti-inflamm...
Sulforaphane (SFE) extracted from radish seeds has garnered significant research attention in recent years due to its notable biological activities, particularly its anticancer properties. However, SFE is highly sensitive to the environment; therefor...
The concern about the large amount of weathered bottom ash (WBA) produced in waste-to-energy plants (WtE) has caused an increased search for alternatives to reduce their environmental impact. The present study aims to provide an added value through t...
The use of natural products as chemotherapeutic agents is well established; however, many of these are associated with undesirable side effects, including high toxicity and instability. Furthermore, the development of drug resistant cancers makes the...
Physical inactivity is highly prevalent after solid organ transplantation and leads to unfavourable outcomes. This review aimed to understand posttransplant physical activity behaviour and propose physical activity interventions. Michie’s Behav...
In this paper, an activated bismuth layer formed in situ on a solid bismuth microelectrode, used as a working electrode for the electrochemical sensitive determination of Ga(III), based on anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV) is discussed. The new elec...
In an anaerobic digestion (AD) process, the hydrolysis phase is often limited when substrates with high concentrations of solids are used. We hypothesized that applying micro-aeration in the hydrolysis phase and the application of granular activated...
Cherry blossom extract (CBE) is rich in natural antioxidants; however, the poor release of bound bioactive compounds and the instability of the extract itself limit its further application. This study aimed to improve the antioxidant activity and sta...
Response surface tests were used to determine the optimal conditions for Bacillus subtilis solid-state fermentation of highland barley bran. The polyphenol composition and antioxidant activity of the fermented bran were also assessed. The results sho...
For the first time, temperature-dependent conductivities at constant water content for a series of solid polyelectrolyte complexes with varying mixing ratios of anionic poly(sodium 4-styrene sulfonate) and poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) are p...
This study investigates the effects of coal-based solid waste/ground granulated blast furnace slag mass ratios (90/10,70/30,50/50) and water glass modulus (1.0, 1.2, 1.5) on geopolymer fluidity, setting time, and compressive strength. Fly ash (FA), c...
IVS320 (3a,10b-dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[b]naphtho[2,3-d]furan-5,10-dione) is a naphthoquinone that has low solubility in aqueous medium, a physical behavior that limits its biological activities, considering that compounds from this class have several a...
Sanghuang, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb obtained from numerous related fungal species in the genus Sanghuangporus, contains many bioactive substances that display a variety of beneficial pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti...
The goal of this work is to develop a sustainable value chain of carbonaceous adsorbents that can be produced from the solid fibrous digestate (SFD) of biogas plants and further applied in integrated desulfurization-upgrading (CO2/CH4 separation) pro...
Sulfonated (SO3H-bearing) activated carbon (AC-SO3H) was synthesized by an aryl diazonium salt reduction process. The obtained material had a SO3H density of 0.64 mmol·g-1 and a specific surface area of 602 m2·g-1. The catalytic properties of AC-SO3H...
The development of novel oxygen reduction electrodes with superior electrocatalytic activity and CO2 durability is a major challenge for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). Here, novel cobalt-free perovskite oxides, BaFe1−xYxO3−δ (x = 0...
Coconut shells, low-cost and renewable agro-wastes, were used as a starting material in the synthesis of hierarchical activated carbons via hydrothermal, KOH-activation, and carbonization techniques. The ratio of KOH to hydrochar was varied in a syst...
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High solid anaerobic digestion (HSAD) is a rapidly developed anaerobic digestion technique for treating municipal sludge, and has been widely used in Europe and Asia. Recently, the enhanced HSAD process with thermal treatment showed its advantages in...
The poorly-soluble Vinpocetine was successfully coground with micronized crospovidone in a planetary mill, which allowed an enhancement of bioavailability through a solid-state activation. [...]
The major downsides of cement manufacturing are the high CO2 emissions and high energy usage. Geopolymers, which are fabricated by activation of blends of fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) using an alkaline activator, offe...
This study presents the results of an experimental campaign on the use of municipal solid waste incinerator bottom ash (MIBA) and fly ash (FA) as precursors for the production of alkali-activated materials. MIBA was subjected to a pre-treatment stage...
This work is devoted to the study of the influence of mechanical activation of aluminum, as well as its modification with graphite on the combustion processes of solid rocket propellant (SRP). Experiments were conducted to determine the ignition indu...
This work focuses on the use of municipal waste incineration bottom ash (MSWI) for the development and production of products suitable for use as construction products. The generation of these ashes is increasing every year due to the incineration of...
Research focusing on waste management and CO2 mineralization simultaneously has been a popular topic in the mining community, and a common approach is to mineralize CO2 with coal-based solid waste (CSW, e.g., gangue (CG), fly ash (FA), coal gasificat...
Idebenone (IDE), a strong antioxidant widely investigated for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and skin disorders, shows low oral and topical bioavailability due to its unfavorable physico-chemical properties. In this work, to improve IDE...
Grouting for fire prevention and extinguishing in coal mines requires slurries that combine fluidity with mechanical strength to penetrate and stably seal fractures. Meanwhile, mining generates coal gangue and fly ash that pollute the environment; co...
The role of mycobacterial efflux pumps in drug-resistant tuberculosis has been widely reported. Recently, a new compound, named SS13, has been synthesized, and its activity as a potential efflux inhibitor has been demonstrated. In this work, the chem...
Recycling aluminosilicate-based solid wastes is imperative to realize the sustainable development of constructions. By using alkali activation technology, aluminosilicate-based solid wastes, such as furnace slag, fly ash, red mud, and most of the bio...
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