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Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
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ISSN 1350-4177 · Elsevier · 2,496 articles in the index
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Unveiling synergy in ultrasound-assisted enzymatic extraction: Role of treatment sequence and biomass complexity
Emerging extraction methods, such as enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE) and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), are considered safer and more sustainable alternatives to conventional techniques, due to their reduced solvent usage. Nevertheless, their application remains limited due to their low…
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Ultrasonic-Assisted green synthesis of nano-anhydrite from calcium hydroxy glycolate in an ethylene glycol-sulfuric acid system
Within the framework of green chemistry, additive-free and morphology-controllable synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials has become an emerging research frontier. In this study, we developed an efficient liquid-phase synthesis route using calcium hydroxy glycolate (CHG) as the calcium source…
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The use of pulsed ultrasound with reduced power delivery to degrade the polysaccharide curdlan
This study investigated the use of continuous ultrasound and low-power pulsed ultrasound on curdlan degradation by analyzing molecular weight changes during sonication. Although pulsed ultrasound only delivered one-sixth of the power of continuous ultrasound, it led to faster curdlan degradation…
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The role of ultrasound in the nucleation kinetics and Modification of product properties of 3-Nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one
3-Nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO), a well-known energetic material, is extensively employed in the field of insensitive munitions. However, its irregular crystal morphology and broad particle-size distribution hinder its wider application. Ultrasonic-assisted crystallization offers an innovative…
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Stabilization and delivery performance of soybean oil body emulsions: the role of chitosan, guar gum, and ι-carrageenan in polysaccharide-based systems
This study constructed various polysaccharide-soybean oil body complex emulsions and investigated their delivery efficacy for β-carotene. Soybean oil body emulsions (USOB) were prepared via high-shear and ultrasound treatments, with three polysaccharides (chitosan, guar gum, and ι-carrageenan)…
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Mechanistic insights into high-intensity ultrasound-induced debittering and umami-enhancing of Antarctic krill peptides during ultrasound-assisted flavourzyme hydrolysis: Integrating E-tongue, multi-spectroscopy, and label-free peptidomics
The bitterness of protein hydrolysates negatively affects the utilization of protein-rich by-products from Antarctic krill after oil extraction. The debittering and umami-enhancing effects as well as the underlying mechanisms of high-intensity ultrasound on Antarctic krill peptides (AKPs) during…
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Ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvent extraction of ginseng folium polysaccharides: Extraction mechanism, process optimization, structural characterization, and in vitro biological activity
This study aimed to develop a green, efficient ultrasound-assisted (UA) deep eutectic solvent (DES) extraction method for ginseng folium polysaccharides (GFPs). This approach overcomes the low yields and long extraction period of conventional techniques. Seventeen DES systems were screened…
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Ultrasound strengthened air impingement drying for improving drying efficiency and physicochemical quality of Chaenomeles sinensis slices
Effects of ultrasound-assisted pretreatment combined with air impingement drying on drying kinetics, microstructure, crystallinity, color, total phenolic content (TPC), and antioxidant capacity of Chaenomeles sinensis slices were investigated in the current study. Experimental results showed that…
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How can ultrasonic scouring of sheep’s wool chemically modify its surface?
Ultrasonic wool scouring has the potential to replace the traditional method using detergents and other additives. This study aims to investigate the effect of important parameters of an ultrasonic bath operating at 38 kHz frequency on the possible chemical modification of wool scoured in tap water…
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Role of gas nuclei in ultrasonic atomization in acoustic fountains: mechanisms and experimental evidence
Ultrasonic atomization, particularly in the form of acoustic fountains, is widely used in various fields, but its underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood, with ongoing debates between wave-driven and bubble-driven hypotheses. This study introduces classic cavitation nucleus theory into…
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COSMO-RS guided screening of deep eutectic solvents and ultrasound-assisted extraction for resveratrol from Polygonum cuspidatum
Resveratrol is a phenolic compound renowned for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic properties. To develop a greener alternative to conventional organic solvents, this research established an effective ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) approach utilizing deep eutectic solvents…
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Efficient extraction of Cercis chinensis seeds polysaccharides by ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvent: Process optimization, identification, kinetics and bioactivity
This study employed an ultrasound-assisted deep eutectic solvent (DES) method to extract Cercis chinensis seeds polysaccharides (CCSPs). Among 19 synthesized DES, DES-9 composed of betaine and ethylene glycol (Bet-Eg) had the highest extraction efficiency during the initial screening, with a yield…
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HIFU-triggered burst release of gallic acid from gelatin/polyvinyl pyrrolidone hydrogel network crosslinked with magnesium gallate MOF
In this study, we report the high-intensity focused ultrasound-triggered burst release of gallic acid from a gelatin-polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) based hydrogel crosslinked with magnesium gallate (Mg-Gal) microparticles. Hydrogel was fabricated with 5% gelatin and 5% PVP as polymeric components…
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Bubble coalescence and dissolution effects on sonochemical activity in pulsed wave ultrasound systems
Pulsed wave (PW) ultrasound offers a promising alternative to continuous wave (CW) ultrasound for contaminant degradation, yet the mechanisms governing PW sonochemical effectiveness remains underexplored. This study investigates the relative influence of bubble coalescence and dissolution on…
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Ultrasound-assisted quercetin treatment for mono- and dual-species biofilm eradication in milk: Modeling and optimization using GA–ANN approach
The presence of mono- and dual-species biofilms in food industry poses a critical threat with respect to food security and safety at a global scale. This study explored a novel synergistic eradication strategy using ultrasonication and quercetin, for the eradication of mono and dual-species…
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Intensification of Palmaria palmata protein biorefinery using multifrequency ultrasonication and enzymes
The red seaweed Palmaria palmata is a promising source for alternative proteins. Development of mild and novel biorefinery approaches are needed for green processes yielding functional proteins. Process intensification using ultrasound-assisted unit operations can be an effective strategy to…
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Ultrasound-assisted construction of pea protein isolate-folic acid covalent complex as self-assembled nanocarrier: Enhancing the stability, precise release property, and bioaccessibility of curcumin
Curcumin (Cur) is a hydrophobic phenolic compound with superior biological activity, but the limited water solubility, chemical instability, and poor bioaccessibility of curcumin restrict its application. This study developed pea protein isolate (PPI)-folic acid (FA) covalent complexes as…
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Ultrasonic microreactor-mediated fabrication of stable W1/O/W2 double emulsions for efficient vitamin C encapsulation
Water-in-oil-in-water (W1/O/W2) emulsions are promising carriers for the encapsulation and controlled release of bioactive compounds. However, achieving long-term stability of W1/O/W2 emulsions remains a significant challenge. In this study, an ultrasonic microreactor (USMR) was utilized for the…
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Ultrasonicated brine: implications for polyphosphate functionality and beef quality
This study evaluated whether ultrasonication of brining solutions can enhance the functional effectiveness of polyphosphate in beef systems, thereby providing a technological basis for reducing phosphate dependency. A 1.5% (w/v) NaCl brine was ultrasonicated using probe ultrasound (20 kHz, 300 W)…
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Ultrasound-assisted temperature-responsive deep eutectic solvents for simultaneous extraction and separation of the alkaloid components from the white pepper
In this study, eighteen LCST-type temperature-responsive deep eutectic solvents (TRDESs) were developed for the ultrasound-assisted extraction of alkaloids from white pepper, using piperine (PIP) as the indicator. After optimization, the best conditions were identified as lidocaine/valeric acid…
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