TY - JOUR AU - Ji, C. AU - Sun, W. TI - Special Issue on “Process Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis” JF - PROCESSES J2 - PROCESSES VL - 12 PY - 2024 SP - 1 SN - 2227-9717 DO - 10.3390/pr12071432 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35259200 ID - 35259200 N1 - cited By 0 LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Bampos, G. AU - Gargala, Z. AU - Apostolopoulos, I. AU - Antonopoulou, G. TI - Electrochemical Characteristics of Microbial Fuel Cells Operating with Various Food Industry Wastewaters JF - PROCESSES J2 - PROCESSES VL - 12 PY - 2024 SN - 2227-9717 DO - 10.3390/pr12061244 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35190944 ID - 35190944 N1 - cited By 0 LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Cervantes-Güicho, Vianey de J. AU - Reyes, Ana G. AU - Nuncio, Alberto AU - Sepúlveda-Torre, Leonardo AU - Landa-Cansigno, Cristina AU - Rodríguez-De la Garza, José A. AU - Medina-Morales, Miguel A. AU - Ríos-González, Leopoldo J. AU - Morales-Martínez, Thelma K. TI - Box-Behnken Design for DPPH Free Radical Scavenging Activity Optimization from Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Polyphenolic Compounds from Agave lechuguilla Torr. Residues JF - PROCESSES J2 - PROCESSES VL - 12 PY - 2024 IS - 9 SN - 2227-9717 DO - 10.3390/pr12092005 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35333864 ID - 35333864 AB - The guishe is a by-product of the fiber extraction from Agave lechuguilla. This material has no commercial value, although it contains metabolites that could be used as a resource for producing high-value products. This study optimized the DPPH• (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) antioxidant activity through microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) of polyphenolic compounds from Agave lechuguilla residues. The MAE process was optimized using a Box-Behnken design, with extraction time (5–15 min), temperature (40–50 °C), and solvent: sample ratio (1:20–1:30 m/v) as independent variables. In contrast, the dependent variable was DPPH• free radical scavenging activity. As a result, the highest antioxidant activity was at 8 min of irradiation, extraction temperature of 45 °C, and solvent: sample ratio 1:30 w/v, obtaining a total flavonoid content of 19.25 ± 0.60 mg QE/g DW, a total polyphenol content of 6.59 ± 0.31 mg GAE/g DW, a DPPH• free radical scavenging activity of 73.35 ± 1.90%, and an ABTS+• ([2,2′-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonate)]) free radical scavenging activity of 91.93 ± 0.68%. LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Taha, Younus Rashid AU - Zrelli, Adel AU - Hajji, Nejib AU - Al-Juboori, Raed A. AU - Alsalhy, Qusay TI - Impact of PCLNPG Nanopolymeric Additive on the Surface and Structural Properties of PPSU Ultrafiltration Membranes for Enhanced Protein Rejection JF - PROCESSES J2 - PROCESSES VL - 12 PY - 2024 IS - 9 SP - 1930 SN - 2227-9717 DO - 10.3390/pr12091930 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35295553 ID - 35295553 AB - This research explored the use of a partially cross-linked graft copolymer (PCLNPG) as an innovative nanopolymer pore-forming agent to enhance polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) membranes for protein separation applications. The study systematically examined the impact of incorporating PCLNPG at varying concentrations on the morphological and surface properties of PPSU membranes. A thorough characterization of the resulting PPSU-PCLNPG membranes was performed, focusing on changes in morphology, water affinity, porosity, pore size, and pore size distribution. The experimental findings demonstrated that the use of PCLNPG led to a significantly more porous structure, as confirmed by SEM analysis, with notable increases in porosity and pore size (nearly double). Additionally, the hydrophilicity of the PPSU membrane was remarkably enhanced. Performance evaluations revealed a substantial improvement in pure water flux, with the flux nearly tripling. The BSA retention was directly correlated with the concentration of the PCLNPG pore former for a loading range of 0.25–0.75 wt.%. The incorporation of PCLNPG also reduced the membrane fouling propensity by reducing both cake layer resistance (Rc) and pore plugging resistance (Rp). These results underscore the potential of PCLNPG-PPSU membranes for wastewater reclamation and nutrient recovery applications. LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Scărlătescu, A.I. AU - Velescu, B.S. AU - Apetroaei, M.M. AU - Nedea, M.I. AU - Udeanu, D.I. AU - Arsene, A.L. TI - Practices and trends in the prescription of probiotics: a detailed analysis in an Eastern European region JF - PROCESSES J2 - PROCESSES VL - 12 PY - 2024 IS - 9 PG - 25 SN - 2227-9717 DO - 10.3390/pr12091856 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35194102 ID - 35194102 AB - The lack of clear prescribing protocols in the field of probiotics creates difficulties for physicians in the uniform application of these adjuvant therapies. Although there are guidelines that evaluate existing studies and provide different levels of evidence for the efficacy of probiotics, they do not offer specific prescribing strategies. The present study explores how this gap influences the prescribing behavior of physicians, analyzing the diagnoses associated with prescribed probiotics, the duration of treatment, and the associations with antibiotics. Additionally, the study addresses potential omissions in prescribing strategies, exploring discrepancies and possible errors in doctors’ recommendations. Through this research, an attempt is made to understand correctly how probiotics are integrated into treatment protocols, with the aim of improving prescribing directions and effective use in the future. LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Alsehli, Mishal TI - Optimizing Solar Desalination: Integrating Predictive Models with Thermal Energy Storage for Enhanced Efficiency and Sustainability JF - PROCESSES J2 - PROCESSES VL - 12 PY - 2024 IS - 9 SP - 1851 SN - 2227-9717 DO - 10.3390/pr12091851 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35193409 ID - 35193409 AB - Amidst the growing challenges of water and energy scarcity, the following research presents an innovative solar desalination system that integrates predictive models with advanced thermal energy storage (TES) to optimize freshwater production. The system adjusts feed water flow dynamically, ensuring consistent and continuous top feed water temperature (TBT). Comprehensive mathematical modeling and simulations reveal significant enhancements in system performance, with an optimized TES tank volume of 500 m3 and a solar collector area of 4245 m2. The economic analysis indicates the system is cost-effective, with a production cost of approximately USD 5.86 million, competitive with conventional methods. Additionally, the system achieved an average daily feed water flow rate of 10 kg/s, ensuring stable operation even under fluctuating solar radiation. The system also achieved a global warming potential (GWP) of 2.24 kg CO2-eq per cubic meter, a favorable and environmentally sustainable measure. This study stresses the potential for scalable, sustainable desalination solutions to enhance water security in arid and remote regions. LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Cozma, Petronela AU - Bețianu, Camelia AU - Hlihor, Raluca-Maria AU - Simion, Isabela Maria AU - Gavrilescu, Maria TI - Bio-Recovery of Metals through Biomining within Circularity-Based Solutions JF - PROCESSES J2 - PROCESSES VL - 12 PY - 2024 IS - 9 SN - 2227-9717 DO - 10.3390/pr12091793 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35181942 ID - 35181942 AB - Given the current highest demand in history for raw materials, there is a growing demand for the recovery of key metals from secondary sources, in order to prevent metal depletion and to reduce the risk of toxic discharges into the environment. This paper focuses on the current nature-based solutions (i.e., biomining and bioleaching) applied to resource recovery (metals) from solid matrices. Biomining exploits the potential of microorganisms to facilitate the extraction and recovery of metals from a wide range of waste materials as an interesting alternative, replacing primary raw materials with secondary material resources (thus improving metal recycling rates in the context of the circular economy). Special attention was paid to the analysis of metal biomining from a process sustainability perspective. In this regard, several supporting tools (e.g., life cycle assessment, LCA), developed to assist decision-makers in the complex process of assessing and scaling-up remediation projects (including biomining), were discussed. The application of LCA in biomining is still evolving, and requires comprehensive case studies to improve the methodological approach. This review outlines the fact that few studies have focused on demonstrating the environmental performance of the biomining process. Also, further studies should be performed to promote the commercial opportunities of biomining, which can be used to recover and recycle metals from solid matrices and for site remediation. Despite some important disadvantages (poor process kinetics; metal toxicity), biomining is considered to be a cleaner approach than conventional mining processes. However, implementing it on a large scale requires improvements in regulatory issues and public acceptance. LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Siburian, Rikson AU - Tarigan, Kerista AU - Manik, Yosia Gopas Oetama AU - Hutagalung, Fajar AU - Alias, Yatimah AU - Chan, Yong Ching AU - Chang, Boon Peng AU - Siow, Jonathan AU - Ong, Amanda Jiamin AU - Huang, Jingfeng AU - Paiman, Suriati AU - Goh, Boon Tong AU - Simatupang, Lisnawaty AU - Goei, Ronn AU - Tok, Alfred Iing Yoong AU - Yahya, Mohd Fakharul Zaman Raja AU - Bahfie, Fathan TI - Converting Candlenut Shell Waste into Graphene for Electrode Applications JF - PROCESSES J2 - PROCESSES VL - 12 PY - 2024 IS - 8 PG - 19 SN - 2227-9717 DO - 10.3390/pr12081544 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35307940 ID - 35307940 LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Regulski, Krzysztof AU - Rauch, Lukasz AU - Hajder, Piotr AU - Bzowski, Krzysztof AU - Opalinski, Andrzej AU - Pernach, Monika AU - Hallo, Filip AU - Piwowarczyk, Michal AU - Kalinowski, Sebastian TI - Optimizing Continuous Casting through Cyber-Physical System JF - PROCESSES J2 - PROCESSES VL - 12 PY - 2024 IS - 8 PG - 16 SN - 2227-9717 DO - 10.3390/pr12081761 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35305103 ID - 35305103 LA - English DB - MTMT ER - TY - JOUR AU - Durakovic, Nina Marcac AU - Cegledi, Ena AU - Garofulic, Ivona Elez AU - Balbino, Sandra AU - Pedisic, Sandra AU - Jokic, Stela AU - Dragovic-Uzelac, Verica AU - Repajic, Maja TI - Recovery of Fennel Non-Polar Bioactives via Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction JF - PROCESSES J2 - PROCESSES VL - 12 PY - 2024 IS - 8 PG - 19 SN - 2227-9717 DO - 10.3390/pr12081764 UR - https://m2.mtmt.hu/api/publication/35284244 ID - 35284244 LA - English DB - MTMT ER -