Sustainable Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 471 - 480
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
In
response
to
escalating
environmental
concerns,
the
coatings
industry
is
experiencing
a
profound
shift
towards
sustainability.
Central
this
transformation
are
advanced
technologies
such
as
water-borne
coatings,
radiation-curable
solutions,
and
high-solid
powder
coatings.
These
innovations
complemented
by
increasing
use
of
bio-based
materials
derived
from
biomass
or
biomass-dependent
processes,
which
serve
eco-friendly
alternatives
traditional
fossil
fuel-based
materials.
not
only
provide
versatility
through
chemical
modifications
but
also
facilitate
curing
techniques,
significantly
enhancing
sustainability
profile
Recent
research
has
made
notable
strides
in
developing
with
high
bio-renewable
content,
highlighting
sector's
commitment
reducing
impact.
This
review
comprehensively
examines
recent
advancements
field,
focusing
on
integration
oligomers
into
various
coating
formulations.
It
discusses
progress
creating
durable
explores
diverse
applications,
provides
insights
emerging
trends
future
directions.
Key
areas
exploration
include
essential
oils,
vegetable
polymers
wood
flame-retardant
materials,
development
solvent-free
solid
using
deep
eutectic
solvents.
Additionally,
covers
innovative
applications
electrochromic
devices
biomass-derived
functional
for
enzyme
immobilization,
challenges
breakthroughs
lignin
depolymerization.
The
UV-curable
technology
aqueous
two-phase
extraction
processes
monomers
further
underscore
sustainable
practices.
By
synthesizing
analyzing
these
advancements,
study
contributes
ongoing
discourse
surrounding
opportunities
innovation
providing
roadmap
environmentally
friendly
solutions.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
61, P. 105074 - 105074
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
The
complete
investigation
of
the
solubility
Ceftriaxone
sodium
drug
has
not
yet
been
conducted.
This
communication
investigates
in
supercritical
CO2
(SC-CO2)
for
first
time.
measurements
were
performed
using
utilizing
UV-vis
analysis
under
different
operation
conditions
(at
P
(bar)
=
120-270
and
T
(K)
308-338).
results
demonstrated
that
ranged
from
0.90
×
10-6
to
8.01
10-6.
mole
fraction
increases
proportionally
with
an
increase
pressure,
while
maintaining
a
constant
temperature.
However,
crossover
was
noted.
behavior
SC-CO2
modeled
by
Peng-Robinson
equation
state
(PR
EoS)
Kwak-Mansoori
van
der
Waals
mixing
rules
seven
semi-empirical
correlations
(Bian
et
al.,
Kumar-Johnston,
Chrastil,
Garlapati-Madras,
Bartle
Sung-Shim
Sodeifian
al.,).
vaporization,
total
solvation
enthalpies
sodium/SC-carbon
dioxide
system
obtained
KJ,
al.
correlations.
evaluation
two
methods
absolute
average
relative
deviation
(AARD%).
Both
models
exhibited
satisfactory
level
agreement
experimental
data.
Finally,
PR/KM
EoS
Chrastil
models,
AARD%
values
8.70%
8.10%
respectively,
showed
superior
precision
accurately
fitting
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Engineered
coatings
are
pivotal
for
tailoring
the
surface
properties
and
release
profiles
of
materials
applications
across
diverse
areas.
However,
developing
robust
that
can
both
encapsulate
controllably
cargo
is
challenging.
Herein,
a
dynamic
covalent
coordination
assembly
strategy
used
to
engineer
silicate-based
coatings,
termed
silicate-phenolic
networks
(SPNs),
using
sodium
metasilicate
phenolic
ligands
(tannic
acid,
gallic
pyrogallol).
The
pH-responsive
(owing
bonding),
their
hydrophobicity
be
tuned
upon
post-functionalization
with
hydrophobic
gallates
(propyl,
octyl,
lauryl
gallates).
potential
SPN
controlled
small
molecules,
such
as
urea
(a
widely
fertilizer),
demonstrated-controlled
in
soil
achieved
response
different
pHs
(up
7
days)
14
days).
Furthermore,
leveraging
presence
silicon
(within
coating)
metal
ions
(Fe
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. 9537 - 9546
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Heavy
metal
pollution
poses
a
significant
threat
to
living
organisms
and
requires
continuous
monitoring
of
the
environmental
samples.
In
this
study,
novel
hierarchical
MnSb2O6@Fe3O4
nanoparticles
were
synthesized
used
as
adsorbents
in
magnetic
solid-phase
extraction
(MSPE)
Cu(II).
The
strong
properties
these
enabled
rapid
efficient
separation
from
complex
matrices,
simplifying
preconcentration
ensuring
high
adsorption
efficiency.
By
integration
MSPE
with
flame
atomic
absorption
spectrometry
(FAAS),
matrix
effects
reduced,
detection
limits
improved,
cost-effectiveness
simplicity
FAAS
leveraged
for
Cu(II)
analysis
optimized
parameters
MSPE-FAAS
method
included
pH,
stirring
time
type,
eluent
volume
adsorbent
amount,
achieving
correlation
coefficient
0.9991,
limit
2.1
ng·mL–1
linear
range
10.0–200
ng·mL–1.
developed
enhanced
sensitivity
by
48-fold
was
successfully
applied
wastewater,
tap
water,
apple
tea
samples,
recoveries
93–102%.
capacity
determined
be
15.2
mg·g–1,
demonstrating
its
efficiency
heavy
removal.
This
methodology
highlights
robust
approach
preconcentrating
trace
metals
diverse
combining
advantages
practical,
cost-effective
system.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(16), P. e36489 - e36489
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
The
accurate
evaluation
of
the
effective
mechanical
properties
composites
mainly
depends
on
characteristics
representative
volume
elements
(RVEs).
This
paper
investigates
RVE
size.
Additionally,
effect
fraction
reinforcement,
edge
effect,
and
types
critical
size
are
discussed.
First,
Al/Ni
multilayered
were
processed
by
nine
cycles
cross-accumulative
roll
bonding
(CARB)
method.
Then,
one
type
RVEs
was
created
based
cross-sectional
micrographs
to
consider
their
inhomogeneities.
Another
generated
using
random
sequential
adsorption
(RSA)
procedure.
Thereafter,
homogenized
elastic
both
microstructure-based
RSA-based
computed
compared
as
a
function
Ni
results
showed
that
increasing
fragments,
indicated
stiffer
behavior.
By
from
0.2
Vf
0.8
Vf,
Poisson
ratio
decreased
7
%
modulus
increased
83
for
RVE.
Regarding
(0.8
Vf),
largest
(size
1)
with
length
575
μm
width
smallest
5)
287.5
μm,
16
decrease,
respectively.