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Bankruptcy As Presidential Resistance, Alvin Velazquez

Fordham Urban Law Journal Online

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Blair Beasley Papers - Accession 1355, Blair Edward Beasley Jr.

Manuscript Collection

The Blair Beasley Papers document the life and career of Blair Edward Beasley Jr. (1940-2003) as a theater educator, director, performer, and amateur race car driver. Beasley taught theater at Winthrop University and Southern Illinois University and maintained an active interest in automobile racing. The collection also documents his relationships with family, friends, students, colleagues, and others, as well as the impact he had on those around him.

The collection contains photographs, theses, play and performance materials, posters, certificates and awards, newspaper clippings, correspondence, employment records, scrapbooks, and other personal and professional materials. Materials relating to Beasley’s theater career include …

Deep Learning Based Classification Of Retinal Oct Images Using Custom Cnn And Resnet50, Ahmed Afzal

ICT

Retinal diseases such as Choroidal Neovascularization, Diabetic Macular Edema and Drusen can affect vision if they are not detected and treated early. Optical Coherence Tomography images provide detailed cross sectional views of the retina, making them useful for identifying retinal abnormalities. This project investigates the use of deep learning for classifying retinal images from the OCT2017 dataset into four categories: CNV, DME, DRUSEN, and NORMAL. The project follows the CRISP-DM methodology, covering data understanding, data preparation, modelling, evaluation and deployment. During data preparation, duplicate images were removed, image dimensions were standardised and class imbalance was addressed using class weights during …

Development Of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Ethylene-Propylene-Diene Monomer/Cellulose Composites Using Cellulose Extracted From Hemp Biomass For Plastic Packaging Applications, Supanicha Alapon, Natthanich Thongmee, Wikoramet Teeka, Pattara Somnuake, Sirirat Wacharawichanant

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Poly(lactic acid)/ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM)/cellulose composites using cellulose derived from hemp biomass (CHB) were investigated in this research. Morphology, chemical structures, functional groups, and crystallinity of CHB were characterized, observing a size of 135 ± 32 μm from SEM images with high purity and crystallinity from FT-IR and XRD spectroscopy. The optimized CHB was incorporated at 1 phr, 3 phr, and 5 phr into PLA/EPDM blends at 90/10 w/w. The polymer composites were prepared using an internal mixer, and samples were produced by compression molding for mechanical and thermal testing. The results indicated that the EPDM phase dispersed as droplets in …

Effect Of Garnet Incorporation On The Functional Properties Of Sunscreens, Parinya Chakartnarodom, Kanyarat Munmani, Sureerat Polsilapa, Duangrudee Chaysuwan, Wichit Prakaypan, Passakorn Sonprasarn, Edward Laitila, Nuntaporn Kongkajun

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Garnet, a silicate mineral, was investigated as a replacement for the TiO2-based compound in sunscreen formulations. Samples containing garnet were evaluated for color shade, viscosity, sun protection factor (SPF), and water resistance. Substituting the TiO2-based compound with garnet reduced both viscosity and SPF but markedly enhanced water resistance. This improvement is attributed to the physical reinforcement provided by garnet particles, which strengthen the sunscreen film and reduce wash-off under water exposure. Garnet incorporation also altered the product’s appearance from white to a darker brownish-beige tone, improving visual compatibility with a wider range of skin tones.

Effects Of Welding Currents On Microstructure And Corrosion Behaviors Of Inconel 625 Cladding On 2.25cr-1mo Steel By Hot-Wire Tig, Supparat Saeheng, Hein Zaw Oo, Prapas Muangjunburee

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Hot-wire tungsten inert gas (HW-TIG) cladding has been applied to the steam turbine rotor welding repair. This study investigated the effects of welding currents on microstructure, hardness, and corrosion behavior. The experiments were conducted using four different welding currents applied to bead-on-plate Inconel 625 welds on a 2.25Cr-1Mo steel substrate as the steam turbine rotor material. The selected welding currents were 125 A, 150 A, 175 A, and 200 A. The percentages of weld dilution for different welding currents were also evaluated. Higher welding currents increased weld dilution, weld bead width, and HAZ size. As the welding current increased, the …

A Top-Electrode-Based Liquid-Solid Triboelectric Nanogenerator For Energy Harvesting And Ethanol Detection, Subrat Bhol, Nakul Charan Sahu, Sunit Gaurav Mohanty, Vicky Raj Maddala, Basanta Kumar Panigrahi, Premkumar Bhosale

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Liquid-solid triboelectric nanogenerators (LS-TENGs) offer a promising avenue for self-powered energy harvesting and sensing by exploiting contact electrification at fluid-dielectric interfaces, where droplet dynamics drive charge separation for electrical output without external power. In this work, a top-electrode LS-TENG was fabricated using a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film on a PMMA substrate with deionised water droplets, achieving an open-circuit voltage of ‒3.4 V, short-circuit current of 3.6 μA, and peak power of 1.48 nW at 100 MΩ under optimised conditions of 2 cm drop height, 45° tilt, and 50 μL volume. Performance scaled with droplet kinetics and volume due to enhanced contact …

Fabrication Of A Chitosan‒Fe3o4/Activated Carbon/Tio2 Nanocomposite As A Pb(Ii) Heavy Metal Adsorbent, Berliantty Warim Putri, Arif Hidayat, Lya Rizka Herawati, Poppy Puspitasari, Nandang Mufti, Yap Wing Fen, Muhammad Safwan Abdul Aziz, Tahta Amrillah, Ahmad Taufiq

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Nowadays, water pollution by heavy metal Pb(II) is a significant issue in many countries, including Indonesia. To overcome this problem, a suitable and efficient waste treatment method is necessary. Therefore, in this work, Fe3O4/AC/TiO2 nanocomposite modified with chitosan (CS) for the treatment of Pb (II) waste were investigated. CS was used due to its OH and NH2 functional groups, which enable the formation of a new hybrid nanocomposite that can be used repeatedly. To reduce production costs, environmentally friendly, raw natural materials, such as iron sand, coconut shells, and shrimp shells, were employed. The XRD characterization results indicate that the …

Sodium Alginate/Aloe Vera/Mangosteen Peel Extraction Hydrogel Composite Films With Anti-Staphylococcal Properties As A Promising Alternative Material In Biomedical Applications, Pruss Chimwai, Poonyarat Apikarnsakulchai, Tirawit Jindaratanaporn, Witsanu Liangaumnuay, Thitima La-Ongthitirat, Purin Somnuake, Pattara Somnuake

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

This study focuses on the development of alternative biodegradable hydrogel films from sodium alginate as a matrix and curing into a hydrogel by CaCl2. Thus, the aloe vera (AV) and the crude extract of mangosteen peels (MPE) were additionally blended. The polymer films were prepared using the casting film process, and their morphology, functional groups, water absorption, antibacterial, thermal, and mechanical properties were characterized using SEM, FTIR, water swelling test, disk diffusion method, DSC-TGA, and UTM. The results demonstrated the heterogeneity between the composites and the polymer matrix, and a lower polarity from the decreased %water swelling from 45% to …

Synergistic Adsorption–Photocatalysis Of Activated Carbon/Titanium Dioxide Composite Derived From Rice Husk Ash Under Ultraviolet-C Irradiation, Bang-Tam Thi Dao, Do Trung Nguyen, Nhien Hon Le, Chi-Nhan Ha-Thuc

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

Rice husk ash (RHA), an abundant biomass residue, was employed as a sustainable precursor for synthesizing activated carbon (AC) and its TiO2-based photocatalyst composite. AC was produced via ultrasonication-assisted NaOH activation of KOH-impregnated biochar, yielding a highly porous material with a large surface area. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles were synthesized from titanium (IV) isopropoxide (TTIP) and subsequently immobilized onto AC to form the AC/TiO2 composite. Structural and textural analyses (XRD, FT-IR, BET, SEM–EDS) confirmed the presence of anatase TiO2 uniformly distributed within the AC framework while preserving its porous architecture. The photocatalytic activity of the composite was assessed using Basic Blue …

Nanoparticle-Based Lateral Flow Immunoassays For Detecting Marine Biotoxins In Seafood: A Systematic Review Of Trends In Development Over Two Decades, Perveen Akhtar, Gayathree Thenuwara, Hugh J. Byrne, Furong Tian, Bilal Javed

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Marine and freshwater biotoxins threaten public health and seafood safety due to their tendency to accumulate in fish and shellfish. This systematic literature review summarises findings from 51 peer-reviewed studies published between 2004 and 2025 that focus on nanoparticle-enhanced lateral flow immunoassays (LFIAs) for toxin detection. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were by far the most used label, employed in ∼75 % of studies, which consistently delivered the lowest limits of detection (LODs) as low as 0.03 ng/ml for okadaic acid detection. Despite increasing concerns over the co-occurrence of multiple toxins, ∼88 % of the studies were based on single-analyte detection, only …

Optimisation Of Laminar Jet Flow Microencapsulation Variables To Enhance The Anthocyanin Retention And Antioxidant Function Of Sohiong, Roshiya Nongmaithem, Raju Sasikumar, Kaviarasu G., Selva Kumar T., Ravikumar Rajarathinam, Paras Sharma, Sheena Haorongbam, Kowsalya T., K. Senthilkumar, Amit K. Jaiswal

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Anthocyanins are valuable dietary elements with biological functions and health-promoting effects. However, there are technological barriers to their use in the food industry, primarily due to their poor stability and susceptibility to environmental factors, such as oxygen, temperature, pH, and light, which can significantly affect the physicochemical characteristics of the final food products. In this study, the microencapsulation of an anthocyanin extract from sohiong fruits was performed using a laminar jet flow vibration nozzle, with calcium chloride as a hardening agent and sodium alginate as a polymer. To produce calcium-alginate microbeads with a high anthocyanin content and favourable morphological characteristics, …

Synergistic Ph-Shift And Heat Treatment For The Recovery Of Protein Isolates From Ham Processing Brine: Evaluation Of Protein Ingredient Quality, Structure, And Functional Properties, Anim Ujong, Carlos Álvarez, Brijesh K. Tiwari, Shay Hannon, Uma Tiwari

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Ham processing generates significant volumes of brine, a saline wastewater with untapped potential. This study compared three protein recovery methods: direct centrifugation, moderate heat treatment (75 °C), and a combined pH-shift-mild heat (PSMH) approach (65 °C). Both the PSMH method and moderate heat precipitation produced protein concentrates with the highest initial protein contents (62.15%–62.81%), which increased to 91.65%–95.59% purity after desalting, with NaCl levels reduced to <1.5%. Amino acid analysis revealed that PSMH-derived proteins had the highest total amino acid content (96.58 g/100 g). Sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis confirmed improved recovery of muscle proteins, while Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy indicated that moderate heat treatment reduced the α-helix/β-sheet ratio. Proteins recovered using PSMH exhibited the highest water and fat binding capacities and maintained solubility across a broad pH range. They also exhibited strong foaming ability, although they showed slightly lower foam stability than proteins recovered by other methods, and they demonstrated emulsifying properties that were optimal under mildly alkaline conditions. Overall, PSMH presents a sustainable and efficient strategy for recovering functional proteins from ham brine for use in food and feed applications.

Optimization Of Probiotic Beverage Made From Sohiong Fruit Using Response Surface Methodology And Artificial Neural Network–Genetic Algorithm Hybrid Model, Roshiya Nongmaithem, Raju Sasikumar, Irengbam Barun Mangang, T. Selva Kumar, Kambhampati Vivek, Amit K. Jaiswal

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

In this study, a probiotic beverage from Sohiong (Prunus nepalensis), an underutilized wild edible fruit rich in phenolics and anthocyanins, was optimized using both Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and an Artificial Neural Network–Genetic Algorithm (ANN–GA) hybrid model. Plackett–Burman screening identified temperature, strain, and inoculum size as significant variables influencing antioxidant response. Subsequent optimization using a Box–Behnken design yielded maximum DPPH scavenging activity of 71.55%, with enhanced total phenolic content (TPC) of 160.00 mg GAE per g, total anthocyanin content (TAC) of 227.85 mg C3GE per 100 mL, and total flavonoid content (TFC) of 183.96 mg QE per 100 mL. The …

Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy And Machine Learning For Chlorogenic Acid Quantification In Coffee, Deborah Herdt, Felix Wühler, Thomas Kunz, Victoria Schiwek, Sarah Kühnemuth, Brian Gibson, Matthias Rädle

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

To predict chlorogenic acid (CGA) concentration in coffee during roasting, a machine learning algorithm was applied to mid-infrared (MIR) data. A total of 44 roasting samples between 140 and 220 °C, along with an unroasted control, were dry-heated in an eddy current roaster and subsequently ground and measured. CGA concentrations were predicted from MIR spectroscopy data using a multilayer perceptron (MLP) regressor and validated against a high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detector reference. The algorithm performed spectral preprocessing and selected relevant wavenumber regions. The MLP-based model achieved a high coefficient of determination, outperforming classic peak evaluation, indicating that automated …

Smart Biosensing Nanomaterials For Alzheimer’S Disease: Advances In Design And Drug Delivery Strategies To Overcome The Blood–Brain Barrier, Manickam Rajkumar, Furong Tian, Bilal Javed, Bhupendra G. Prajapati, Paramasivam Deepak, Koyeli Girigoswami, Natchimuthu Karmegam

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by persistent memory impairment and complex molecular and cellular pathological changes in the brain. Current treatments, including acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and memantine, only help with symptoms for a short time and do not stop the disease from getting worse. This is mainly because these drugs do not reach the brain well and are quickly removed from the body. The blood–brain barrier (BBB) restricts the entry of most drugs into the central nervous system; therefore, new methods of drug delivery are needed. Nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems (NTDDS) are widely studied as a potential …

Development Of An Active Crosslinked Nanocomposite Film Based On Gelatin-Ethyl Cellulose, Trans-Cinnamaldehyde, And Silver Nanoparticles For The Preservation Of Sliced Meat, Elham Sarmast, Shiv Shankar, Stephane Salmieri, Sahra Amel Rahmouni, Monique Lacroix

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

This study aimed to develop a novel bioactive biobased packaging film combining gelatin (G) and ethyl cellulose (EC), cardanol and glycerol as plasticizers, trans-cinnamaldehyde (TCA) as a crosslinker/bioactive compound, and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as bioactive agents. The degree of crosslinking, mechanical and thermal properties, water solubility (WS), and water vapor permeability (WVP) of the films were analyzed. Molecular interactions within the film matrix were determined by FTIR spectroscopy. The G-EC film, in a 1:2 weight ratio, exhibited improved physicochemical properties compared to the pure G film, with a low WS (7.8%). The incorporation of TCA and AgNPs—to form bioactive nanocomposite …

Identification Of Microbial Hotspots And Biofilm-Forming Bacteria In A High Output Industrial Cheese Plant: Comparative Evaluation Of Enzymatic Versus Sodium Hydroxide-Based Cleaning-In-Place (Cip) For Biofilm Removal, Karan J. Pant, Martin G. Wilkinson, Murali Kumar, Hend Roshdy, Sai Ravi Chandra Nori, Vincenzo Fiore, Antonio Lourenco, Jamie A. Fitzgerald, Wiley Barton, Paul D. Cotter, Jeremiah J. Sheehan

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Effective cleaning and sanitation are essential in cheese manufacturing to control microbial contamination and prevent biofilm formation. A multi-step approach was undertaken to assess microbial persistence and cleaning-in-place (CIP) strategies at an industrial Cheddar cheese facility with a production capacity of ∼40,000 tonnes. Pre- and post-CIP environmental swabs were analysed using plate counts and high-throughput (16S rRNA amplicon and shotgun) sequencing to identify microbial hotspots. Traditional CIP was broadly effective, however residual contamination persisted in critical zones such as the Alfomatic weir, curd distribution tank (CDT), and block formers. Industrial-scale trials comparing caustic and acid-based CIP with an enzymatic alternative …

Exploration Of Best Practice Of Market Surveillance And Type Approval Of Internal Combustion Engines Emissions For Non-Road Mobile Machinery (Examine_Nrmm), Rita Hagan, Eoin Mcgillicuddy, Aoife Donnelly

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

This study examines market surveillance methods for engines in non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) in selected European Union (EU) Member States and the UK, to inform the development of an Irish NRMM market surveillance process in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1628. The research found NRMM market surveillance approaches vary across Europe, with no uniform market surveillance strategy in place. Some countries, including Ireland, are currently developing an approach, while other countries have no set process in place. In countries, with an existing strategy, the process can be proactive, reactive or a combination of both.Findings highlight opportunities for Ireland to design a …

A Comparative Analysis Of The Efficacy, Safety And Mechanism Of Action Of Flebogamma Dif, Fostamatinib And Romiplostim In Immune Thrombocytopenia, Mary Akinyemi, Kamna Ravi, Furong Tian, Baljit Singh

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by immune-mediated platelet destruction, resulting in a platelet count below 100 × 10⁹/L and an increased risk of bleeding complications that significantly impair quality of life. Despite advances in ITP management, the unpredictable and heterogeneous nature of the disease continues to challenge treatment selection. This review compares the efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of action of Fostamatinib, Flebogamma DIF, and Romiplostim in adult and pediatric ITP patients. Peer-reviewed studies published over the past 20 years, including randomized and non-randomized clinical trials, observational studies, and real-world evidence, were screened for relevance, with …

Sustainable Remediation Of Antibiotic Contaminants Using Engineered Biochar And Composite Materials, Arvind Kumar, Prerna Sunar, Duraisamy Ramamoorthy, Swapnamoy Dutta, Ravikant Verma, Km Smriti Jaiswal, Krishna Kumar Jaiswal, Vinod Kumar, Amit K. Jaiswal, Mahaveer D. Kurkuri

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Antibiotic contamination is a growing global crisis due to widespread use and unregulated disposal, contributing to the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant microbes and ecological risks. This review critically evaluates antibiotic contamination and its impact on the environment and human health. Biochar and modified biochar modulate antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) dynamics and the destruction of ARG transfer. Optimization of biochar properties includes surface chemistry, structure, synthesis process, and surface engineering to enhance antibiotic adsorption and degradation. Therefore, a comprehensive evaluation of biochar and modified biochar for the adsorption and degradation of different antibiotics under diverse water and soil chemistry conditions is needed. …

Human-Centered Evaluation Of Control And Perception Interface Factors In A Teleoperational Cutting Task, Inês F. Ramos, Keerthi Sagar, Philip Long, Maria Chiara Leva, Ernesto Damiani, Gabriele Gianini

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Despite significant advances in teleoperated systems, optimal human performance remains a challenging task due to one key aspect, i.e. reduced situational awareness. Active telepresence is one of the major contributing factors affecting operator’s situational awareness. Providing the user with multiple perspectives of the remote environment can be very beneficial, although it may also introduce challenges in maintaining effective control. Prior work has largely examined discrete manipulation tasks using single-modality assessments, whereas this study applies a multimodal neuroergonomic approach to a continuous precision-cutting task, providing first insights into control–view alignment and multi-camera perception effects. In this work, we focus on two …

Decision Support Impact And Error Prediction In Control Room: A Behavioural Data Analysis, Chidera W. Amazu, Joseph Mietkiewicz, Ammar N. Abbas, Gabriele Baldissone, Davide Fissore, Micaela Demichela, Anders L. Madsen, Maria Chiara Leva

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Data from psychophysiological measures can offer new insight into control room operators’ behaviour, cognition, and mental workload status. This is particularly helpful when assessing capacity to respond to critical plant conditions such as alarm response scenarios. However, wearable tools such as eye tracking and electroencephalography caps can be perceived as intrusive and unsuitable for daily operations. Therefore, this article examines the potential of using real-time data from process and operator-system interactions during abnormal scenarios, recorded and retrieved from the distributed control system’s historian or process log, to provide insight into operator behaviour and predict their response outcomes without intruding on …

Valorisation Of Barley Straw For Sustainable Nanocellulose Production Via Subcritical Alkaline Hydrolysis And Hdes-Assisted Processing, Dileswar Pradhan, Swarna Jaiswal, Brijesh K. Tiwari, Amit K. Jaiswal

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

This study investigates a sustainable and efficient approach to valorising barley straw by producing nanocellulose via an integrated subcritical alkaline hydrolysis and HDES-assisted processing pathway. Subcritical alkaline pretreatment under best processing conditions (150 bar, 200 °C, 125 min) enabled effective biomass fractionation, achieving average hemicellulose and lignin solubilisation of 57.72% and 82.69%, respectively. Subsequent purification of the pretreated solid fraction yielded cellulose fibres with an average cellulose yield of 41.97% and a purity of 87.87%. Nanocellulose was then obtained using a sequential HDES treatment followed by high-intensity ultrasound (HIUS), producing a sample (NC-BTW-3) in which 66% of particles exhibited diameters …

Inorganic Nanoparticle-Bacteria Interaction Systems: Mechanistic, Functional And Agricultural Applications, Gouri Nilakshika Atapattu, Michelle Giltrap, Furong Tian

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

BackgroundInorganic nanoparticles (NPs) are capable of interacting with bacteria. Due to this interaction, the cell exterior and interior of bacteria maybe altered. As a result, bacterial growth inhibition might occur due to the antimicrobial properties exerted by inorganic nanoparticles. Inorganic nanomaterials with antimicrobial activity have been discussed within the literature under the food, pharmaceutical, biomedicine and agriculture sectors. Currently, nanoparticle-mediated control of plant bacterial pathogens is advancing in agriculture.AimThis review aims to highlight the potential of bacteria-inorganic nanoparticle systems in agriculture and how they may yield agricultural benefits beyond antimicrobial activity.MethodsWe analysed literature published between 2020 and 2024 on how …

Characterization Of Nutritional And Flavor Profiles Of Aromatic Black Rice, India, Babli Waribam, Raju Sasikumar, T. Selva Kumar, Phani Kumar Garlapati, Sandeep Janghu, S. Chakkaravarthi, Paul Mansingh, Vidisha Tomer, Amit K. Jaiswal

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Chakhao is an indigenous aromatic black rice variety from Manipur, India, valued for its distinctive flavor, high anthocyanin content, and associated health benefits. Despite its geographical indication status, limited information exists on how regional cultivation conditions influence its compositional attributes. This study characterizes and compares the nutritional composition, mineral content, volatile profile, and fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) composition of Chakhao sourced from five major cultivation regions in Manipur. Proximate analysis quantified moisture, protein, ash, fiber, fat, and carbohydrate content, whereas GC-MS/MS and ICP-MS were employed to profile volatile compounds, FAMEs, and mineral elements. Carbohydrates were the predominant macronutrient (73.88%–74.21%), …

Multifunctional Nanomaterials Coupled With Ai-Based Optimization For Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Ananya Tiwari, Isha Dharsandia, Shreedhar Tiwari, Gajendra Singh Vishwakarma, Budhi Sagar Tiwari, Narendra Kumar, Amit K. Jaiswal

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Conventional wastewater treatment performs reliably against routine contaminants but remains inconsistent for complex industrial effluents and for emerging pollutants such as pharmaceutical residues, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and micro/nano plastics. Engineered nanomaterials and artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) have each been reviewed extensively, but predominantly in isolation. The present review is distinguished from existing reviews in three specific respects. First, the nanomaterial-AI interface is treated as the unit of analysis rather than the two fields being surveyed in parallel: AI-guided material selection, dosing and pH control, membrane fouling prediction, nano sensor-assisted monitoring and regeneration scheduling are examined together. Second, evidence …

Thermophilic Microorganisms For Bioremediation Of Industrial Pollutants Including Hydrocarbons And Heavy Metals, Isha Dharsandia, Narendra Kumar, Ananya Tiwari, Amit K. Jaiswal

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Industrialization and urbanization have led to the constant discharge of hazardous pollutants such as effluents, hydrocarbons, and heavy metals, which pose a grave threat to ecological balance and human beings' well-being. Traditional physiochemical techniques for the treatment of environmental pollutants are energy-intensive, expensive, and inefficient in extreme environments. Hence, there is a need to explore alternative strategies to address the above problems. Thermophiles are microorganisms that grow in high temperatures, and they have recently been regarded as viable sources for bioremediation due to their metabolic resilience, enzyme stability, and resistance to industrial conditions. The current paper presents an in-depth literature …

Investigation Of Different Aeration Strategies For The Production Of Kombucha With Defined Co-Cultures, Marie Ludszuweit, Leon Bender, Gayatri Mehta, Martin Hageböck, Brian Gibson, Martin Senz

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Kombucha fermentation is a complex process influenced by many different process parameters and the dynamics of the microorganisms present. Since no universally established standards exist for large-scale production of kombucha, manufacturers still need to acquire the knowledge to establish controllable and reproducible processes. The aim of this study was to investigate the extent to which the kombucha fermentation process can be influenced by varying the oxygenation regime and the initial pH value. For this purpose, co-culture fermentations with the yeast Zygosaccharomyces bailii and the acetic acid bacterium Komagataeibacter hansenii were carried out under defined conditions, varying the type and intensity …

Graphene-Based Materials From Liquid Phase Exfoliation Of Graphite Using Mangosteen-Peel Extract : Experiments And Molecular Simulation, Piyaphat Thepphot, Narissara Karakate, Panu Danwanichakul

Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals

The conventional Hummers method for graphene production requires large quantities of hazardous chemicals, causing environmental impacts and sustainability concerns. This study investigated mangosteen-peel extract as a natural alternative in liquid phase exfoliation of graphite, exploiting the structural similarity between condensed tannins and graphite, which enables π−π interactions. Four exfoliation processes were studied: shear force via a homogenizer (9,500 rpm and 14,000 rpm for 41 min), sonication using an ultrasound bath (200 W and 400 kHz) for 2 h and 3 h at 50℃ and their sequential combinations. The results confirmed successful graphite exfoliation yielding samples with I2D/IG ratios of 0.51 …