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Construction of nanodelivery system based on the interaction mechanism between ultrasound–treated soybean whey protein and quercetin: structure, physicochemical stability and bioaccessibility Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-10 Xinru Cao, Jia Cao, Tianhe Xu, Lexi Zheng, Jingyi Dai, Xiaokun Zhang, Tian Tian, Kunyu Ren, Xiaohong Tong, Huan Wang, Lianzhou Jiang
In this study, soybean whey protein (SWP) nanodelivery system was constructed through ultrasound treatment and quercetin (Que) modification. The effect of ultrasound power on the interaction mode between SWP and Que, and the formation and stability of SWP–Que nanodelivery system were investigated. Optimal ultrasound treatment (300–500 W) produced SWP–Que nanoparticles with smaller particle size, higher
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Experimental study on the translation behavior of an in-situ bubble pair in the ultrasonic field Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-10 Xiao Huang, Peng-Bo Liu, Guang-Yun Niu, Hai-Bao Hu
The dynamics of acoustic cavitation bubbles hold significant importance in ultrasonic cleaning, biomedicine, and chemistry. Utilizing an in-situ normal pressure bubble generation and observation system that was developed, this study examined the translational behavior of micrometer-scale normal pressure bubble pairs with initial radius ratio of 1:1 and 2:1 under ultrasonic field excitation. A velocity-distance
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Extraction of tiger nut oil using ultrasound-assisted immiscible binary solvents and its effect on the quality of extracted oil and starch Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-09 Zhi-cheng Li, Zhen-shan Zhang, Ying Xia, Jin-tao Han, Hua-zhang Chang, Hui-min Wang
Tiger nuts are rich in both oil and starch. In this paper, an immiscible binary solvent consisted of water and hexane was used to separate oil and starch from tiger nut with the assistance of ultrasound. The effects of various factors including ultrasonic power, ultrasonic time, extraction temperature, water-hexane ratio and solid–liquid ratio on the oil yield were examined. The oil and starch obtained
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Exploring ultrasound-induced free radical formation: A comparative study in water and sour cherry juice using glutathione and terephthalic acid indicators Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-09 Nursena Aktı, Semanur Yildiz
This study aims to assess free radical (FR) generation potential of ultrasound in water and sour cherry juice (SCJ) model systems using an indirect method with specific indicators including glutathione (GSH), a well-known antioxidant, and terephthalic acid (TPA), which fluoresces upon oxidation. Initially, aqueous GSH solutions were subjected to ultrasound at varying amplitudes (60 % and 80 %) for
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Micro-jet formation induced by the interaction of a spherical and toroidal cavitation bubble Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-06 Jaka Mur, Alexander Bußmann, Thomas Paula, Stefan Adami, Nikolaus A. Adams, Rok Petkovsek, Claus-Dieter Ohl
We investigate experimentally and numerically the interaction between a spherical cavitation bubble and a wall-bounded toroidal cavitation bubble. We demonstrate that shock wave focusing following toroidal bubble initiation induces the formation of micro-jets that pierce the spherical bubble in the torus-axis direction away from the surface, strongest in the anti-phase scenario. The velocity of micro-jets
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Experimental investigation on the effect of concentration on the resonance frequency of lipid coated ultrasonically excited microbubbles Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-05 Hossein Haghi, Mahshid Yaali, Agata A. Exner, Michael C. Kolios
This study presents an experimental investigation of the influence of MB concentration on the resonance frequency of lipid-coated microbubbles (MBs). Expanding on theoretical models and numerical simulations from previous research, this work experimentally investigates the effect of MB size on the rate of resonance frequency increase with concentration, a phenomenon observed across MBs with two different
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Reversible Ca2+ signaling and enhanced paracellular transport in endothelial monolayer induced by acoustic bubbles and targeted microbeads Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-02 Jiawei Lin, Chaofeng Qiao, Hao Jiang, Zhihui Liu, Yaxin Hu, Wei Liu, Yu Yong, Fenfang Li
Ultrasound and microbubble mediated blood brain barrier opening is a non-invasive and effective technique for drug delivery to targeted brain region. However, the exact mechanisms are not fully resolved. The influences of Ca2+ signaling on sonoporation and endothelial tight junctional regulation affect the efficiency and biosafety of the technique. Therefore, an improved understanding of how ultrasound
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Ultrasound-triggered drug release and cytotoxicity of microbubbles with diverse drug attributes Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-12-01 Chi-Fen Chuang, Chia-Wei Lin, Chih-Kuang Yeh
Ultrasound (US)-triggered cavitation of drug-loaded microbubbles (MBs) represents a promising approach for targeted drug delivery, with substantial benefits attainable through precise control over drug release dosage and form. This study investigates Camptothecin-loaded MBs (CPT-MBs) and Doxorubicin-loaded MBs (DOX-MBs), focusing on how properties such as hydrophilicity, hydrophobicity, and charged
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Boosting effect of ultrasonication on the oxygen evolution reaction during zinc electrowinning Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-30 Guihong Han, Zhen Chen, Ningdan Cui, Shuzhen Yang, Yanfang Huang, Bingbing Liu, Hu Sun
In this study, the electrochemical and anodic behaviors of Pb-Ag anodes during ultrasound-assisted zinc electrowinning were meticulously examined. The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) occurring at the Pb-Ag anodes in a 150 g L-1 aqueous H2SO4 solution was studied in the absence (silent) and presence of ultrasonication (40 kHz, 100 % acoustic amplitude). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS),
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Ultrasonic-assisted MoS2/GO/TiO2 ceramic coatings: Enhancing anti-friction performance through dual-interface optimization Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-30 Ziwei Guo, Yongnan Chen, Nan Wang, Yiku Xu, Qinyang Zhao, Zhimin Hou, Guangrui Gao, Yan Kang, Haifei Zhan
Ceramic coatings containing two-dimensional materials (2D materials) provide effective protection for light alloys during wear, significantly improving their anti-friction performance. MoS2 has proven highly effective in enhancing the anti-friction performance of ceramic coatings, particularly when synthesized via plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO). However, dislocation pinning due to the incoherent
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A comparative study on monitoring of bioactive compound production/degradation, volatile substances, and oxidation indices during horn and bath high-power ultrasound-assisted oil bleaching Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-30 Mehran Sayadi, Elahe Abedi, Malihe Keramat
This research aimed to investigate and compare the effect of bath and horn ultrasound-assisted bleaching of sunflower oilon the degradation of tocopherols and sterols, production of volatile substances, and oxidation indices, including thiobarbituric acid (TBA) and peroxide value (PV) and with that of the industrial bleaching process. Ultrasonic bath and ultrasonic horn bleaching techniques reduced
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Optimization of UAE-NADES green extraction of bioactive compounds from chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) sprouts using simplex lattice mixture design methodology Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-30 Waseem Khalid, Hyrije Koraqi, Imed E Benmebarek, Andrés Moreno, Tawfiq Alsulami, Robert Mugabi, Gulzar Ahmad Nayik
In the present study, a statistical tool called the simplex lattice mixture design method was used to create a new formulation of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent (NADES), which is derived from a combination of three compounds (citric acid, glycerol, and water) to extract bioactive compounds from chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) sprouts. The mixture (natural deep eutectic solvent) was formulated by combining
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Amplifying Bioactivity of blue honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea L.) fruit puree through Ultrasonication: Antioxidant and antiproliferative activity Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-29 Wei Wu, Xiumei Ma, Yingqi Wang, Yating Yu, Junwei Huo, Dejian Huang, Xiaonan Sui, Yan Zhang
Blue honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea L.) serves as a significant reservoir of polyphenol compounds. This impact of ultrasonication processing on the bioaccessibility of blue honeysuckle fruit puree during in vitro digestion was evaluated. The polyphenol compounds, antioxidant capacity and antiproliferative activity were measured, with a particular focus on determining the total proanthocyanidin content
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Cricket protein-based film containing Caralluma fimbriata extract-based nanoparticles for preservation of cheddar cheese Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-29 Aunzar Bashir Lone, Hina F. Bhat, Sunil Kumar, Abderrahmane Aït-Kaddour, Rana Muhammad Aadil, Abdo Hassoun, Zuhaib F. Bhat
A bioactive film was developed using cricket (Acheta domestica) protein (Cric-Prot) and Caralluma fimbriata extract-based nanoparticles [Car-Fim-NPs (0.0, 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 % w/v)] to augment the storage stability and functional value of cheddar cheese (Ched-Chee). The Car-Fim-NPs were developed using an ultrasonication-mediated (20 kHz, 500 W, 10 min, pulse duration of 5/5 s on/off) green method.
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Improving the quality of steamed bread with whole soybean pulp: Effects of ultrasonic treatment on protein structure and reduction of beany flavor Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-29 Feng Han, Jialin Song, Mingming Qi, Yueming Li, Mei Xu, Xin Zhang, Chuangshuo Yan, Shanfeng Chen, Hongjun Li
Incorporation of whole soybean pulp (WSP) into wheat flour has been shown to improve the nutritional profile of steamed bread. However, this substitution often disrupts the protein network and introduces an undesirable beany flavor, compromising the overall quality of the steamed bread. This research explored the impacts of varying ultrasonic power levels on the quality of steamed bread containing
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The storage quality and transcriptome analysis of fresh-cut taro by L-ascorbic acid combined with ultrasonic treatment Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-27 Lin Chen, Bingzhi Chen, Lulu Chu, Lili Chen, Luyu Xie, Youjin Deng, Yuji Jiang
Fresh-cut taro, renowned for its high nutritional value and convenience, is prone to rapid browning post-cutting, which hinders its storage life. This study focused on the effects of L-ascorbic acid (AA) combined with ultrasound (US) treatment (AS) on the storage quality and transcriptome analysis of fresh-cut slices of Yongding June Red Taro. Compared to the control (CK) group, AS treatment effectively
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Synergist effect of thermosonication and NaCl on inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus and Shigella flexneri in lettuce: The effect of acoustic field and reaction kinetics Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-26 Reza Roohi, Seyed Mohammad Bagher Hashemi, Mohammad Reza Zarrinpour Balaei
The study aimed to investigate the effect of thermosonication (TS; 37 KHz, 300 W; 30, 40, 50, and 60 °C for 10 min) and NaCl (12 % w/v) on the inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus and Shigella flexneri in lettuce, as well as to examine the kinetics of inactivation and the thermodynamic behaviors of the process. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations were employed to analyze the acoustic pressure
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Investigating the triple-frequency ultrasound-assisted fermented rice lees: Impact on physicochemical, structural, morphological, and metabolic properties Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-26 Mian Shamas Murtaza, Sanabil Yaqoob, Bismillah Mubeen, Aysha Sameen, Mian Anjum Murtaza, Abdur Rehman, Tawfiq Alsulami, Sameh A. Korma, Ibrahim Khalifa, Yong Kun Ma
This study examined the effect of triple-frequency ultrasound treatment (TFUT)-assisted lactic acid bacteria (LAB-L. plantarum and L. helveticus fermentation for 24-h and 48-h) on the chemical, structural, morphological, metabolic, and sensory properties of rice lees (RL). Ultrasonicated-assisted RL fermented with L. helveticus (URLH-48) had the greatest total phenolic contents (TPC) (112.1 mg GAE/m)
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Modification of hempseed protein isolate using a novel two-stage method applying high-pressure homogenization coupled with high-intensity ultrasound Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-26 Ruyu Zhang, Wangang Zhang, Xuan Dong, Meng Wai Woo, Siew Young Quek
Hempseed protein isolate (HPI), a novel plant protein, possesses advantages as an alternative food protein from a nutritional and sustainable perspective. This study investigated HPI modification by examining the effects of high-pressure homogenization combined with high-intensity ultrasound (HPH + HIU) on the physicochemical and functionality of HPI. Firstly, the optimal homogenization pressure (180 MPa)
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Exploring the progress and challenges of ultrasonic technology in environmental remediation Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-25 Ningqing Lv, Rongshan Wu, Ruonan Guo, Linlin Wu, Heng Zhang, Changsheng Guo, Jian Xu
Amidst escalating environmental pollution due to accelerated industrialization and urbanization, there is an acute demand for effective and sustainable environmental remediation strategies. Ultrasonic technology, recognized for its green and efficient characteristics, has gained significant prominence in mitigating environmental pollution in aquatic, soil, and atmospheric ecosystems. The review provides
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Dominant spoilage bacteria in crayfish alleviate ultrasonic stress through mechanosensitive channels but could not prevent the process of membrane destruction Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-24 Zechuan Dai, Lingyun Meng, Sai Wang, Jiao Li, Xiangzhao Mao
Although there have been many studies on the efficacy of ultrasonic inactivation, the stress resistance mechanism of bacteria is still a challenge for complete ultrasonic inactivation. In this study, the dominant spoilage bacteria in crayfish, Shewanella baltica (S. baltica) and Aeromonas veronii (A. veronii), were subjected to high-intensity ultrasonic treatment. The results showed compromised cell
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Theoretical and experimental research on the impacts of the Joukowsky hydrofoils on the bubble collapse dynamics within a confined space Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-24 Junwei Shen, Hongbo Wang, Cheng Zhang, Yuning Zhang, Yuning Zhang
The present paper investigates the bubble collapse dynamics near hydrofoils within a confined space. Experiments involving high-speed photography reveal in detail the typical bubble morphological evolution near different hydrofoils between two glass plates (namely the confined space), and the partitioning of the thickness-related and camber-related parameters is analyzed quantitatively. Based on conformal
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Hydrogel carrier with bubble vibration enhancer for ultrasound-triggered drug release Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-22 Ryuto Yamakawa, Hiroaki Onoe, Yuta Kurashina
Hydrogel-based drug carriers provide on-demand drug release via external stimuli. Ultrasound is a promising method because of the potential for remotely releasing the drug. However, intense ultrasound irradiation has been required in previous studies. This paper reports drug model release from hydrogel carriers encapsulating bubble vibration enhancers (BVEs) consisting of microbubbles coated with a
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Ultrasonication modifies the structural, thermal and functional properties of pumpkin seed protein isolate (PSPI) Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-22 Mehvish Habib, Sakshi Singh, Sameer Ahmad, Shumaila Jan, Ankit Gupta, Kulsum Jan, Khalid Bashir
Protein isolates from pumpkin seeds were prepared and then treated with high-intensity ultrasound (HIUS) using a probe-based method. The impact of ultrasonication on the physicochemical, molecular, and thermal properties of these isolates were analyzed and compared to untreated controls. Results showed significant improvements (p ≤ 0.05) in color (L*, a*, b* values), solubility, emulsification capacity
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Advancements in Acoustic Cavitation Modelling: Progress, Challenges, and Future Directions in Sonochemical Reactor Design Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-19 T.Joyce Tiong, Jin Kiat Chu, Khang Wei Tan
This review provides a comprehensive overview of ultrasonic wave propagation, with a primary focus on high-power ultrasound systems where cavitation bubbles are likely to occur. The review is structured to guide readers through the historical development of cavitation models, from early works such as the Rayleigh-Plesset equation to more advanced numerical approaches. It explores the dynamics of cavitation
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Effect of ultrasound on the functional properties and structural changes of chicken liver insoluble proteins isolated by isoelectric solubilization/precipitation Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-19 Rongrong Mao, Guoyuan Xiong, Haibo Zheng, Jun Qi, Chunhui Zhang
The studies investigated the effects of different ultrasonic powers (180, 360 and 540 W) on the functional properties and structural changes of chicken liver insoluble proteins (CLIPs) isolated by isoelectric solubilization/precipitation (ISP) (with alkaline solubilization at pH 11.0 and pH 12.0 respectively, and acid precipitation at pH 5.5). Results indicated that ultrasonic significantly increased
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Effect of driving frequency and power on droplet size atomized by a multimodal transducer Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-19 Weiquan Wang, Zhirui Chen, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Kohsuke Hirano, Chikahiro Imashiro, Takeshi Morita
Ultrasonic atomization is used in various applications such as medical devices, material synthesis, and humidity control. To meet the needs of different applications, the required droplet size ranges from a few microns to several hundred microns. In this study, we realized wideband multiple-frequency atomization with a multimodal transducer, which could control the size of atomized droplets by switching
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Research on the dynamic characteristics of the cavitation bubble collapsing between multiple particles Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-19 Xiaoyu Wang, Jingrong Hu, Yufei Wang, Yuning Zhang, Yuning Zhang
The combined action of multiple particles and cavitation bubbles can severely damage hydraulic machinery. Combining the Kelvin impulse theory and the results of high-speed photography experiments, this paper researches the dynamic behaviors of a single bubble located between three equal-sized spherical particles. Non-spherical morphological evolution characteristics in the collapse stage of the bubble
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Experimental and numerical research on jet dynamics of cavitation bubble near dual particles Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-19 Yuning Zhang, Xuan Lu, Jinsen Hu, Jiaxin Yu, Yuning Zhang
The current paper delves into the jet dynamics arising from a cavitation bubble in proximity to a dual-particle system, employing both experimental methodology and numerical simulation. The morphological development of a laser-induced bubble as well as the production of jets are captured by utilizing high-speed photography. The principles of bubble morphology evolution and jet formation are revealed
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Study on optimization of extraction and purification processes for total flavonoids from Lycopi herba roots and their anti-proliferative effects on fibrous synoviocytes in human rheumatoid arthritis Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-19 Jie Chen, Chunyang Jiang, Zhenyu Liu, Panpan Wang, Qiang Ma, Nong Zhou
Lycopi herba, a traditional Chinese medicinal plant, has long been valued for its aerial parts. however, its roots, which are often discarded as non-medicinal waste, actually contain flavonoid compounds that possess potential medicinal values such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor activities. Despite this, studies on the extraction, purification, and biological activity assessment of
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Study on the effect and mechanism of ultrasonic-assisted enzymolysis on antioxidant peptide activity in walnuts Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-17 Jiaying Huo, Zhaowei Cui, Ruru Zhang, Hui Ouyang, Xiaolong Liu, Ping Wang, Xiongwei Yu, Tingting Xie, Sihai Gao, Shugang Li
Walnut meal is a large quantity and high-quality resource with great exploitation value. Ultrasonic-assisted enzymolysis (UAE) was utilized in the preparation of peptides from walnut meal protein. Results indicated that by optimizing the UAE process with neutral protease, an ultrasound power of 180 W, a 4.3 h duration and an enzyme dosage of 10 KU/g, the walnut peptides exhibited the most potent antioxidant
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Enhancing ultrasonic-assisted drying of low-porosity products through pulsed electric field (PEF) pretreatment: The case of butternut squash Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-17 B. Llavata, A. Quiles, C. Rosselló, J.A. Cárcel
Ultrasonic-assisted drying is an effective technique for accelerating drying processes, particularly for products with high porosity. The structural changes induced by pulsed electric field (PEF) treatment can make low-porosity products more susceptible to the effects of ultrasound during drying. This study aimed to investigate the influence of PEF treatment on the structure of low-porosity products
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Corrigendum to “A new reactor for process intensification involving the simultaneous application of adjustable ultrasound and microwave radiation” [Ultrason. Sonochem. 77 (2021) 105701] Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-17 Ioan Calinescu, Mircea Vinatoru, Daniela Ghimpețeanu, Vasile Lavric, Timothy J. Masom, Anamaria Vartolomei
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Preparation and application of glucono-δ-lactone-induced gel of transglutaminase cross-linked black bean protein isolate-whey protein isolate: Effect of ultrasound pretreatment Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-16 Yuexin Liu, Yichen Zhang, Fengjuan Dong, Qingkui Zhao, Shuang Zhang, Chen Tan
A glucono-δ-lactone induced gel was prepared using transglutaminase cross-linked black bean protein-whey protein to deliver riboflavin. Ultrasound pretreatment was found to positively affected gels’ hardness, water holding capacity and elasticity. The hardness and elasticity of protein gel pretreated by ultrasound at 360 W were the best, and the water holding capacity of protein gel pretreated by ultrasound
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Intelligent model and optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of antioxidants and amylase enzyme from Gnaphalium affine D. Don Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-16 Naphatrapi Luangsakul, Kannika Kunyanee, Sandra Kusumawardani, Tai Van Ngo
The study uses ultrasound-assisted extraction to recovery the antioxidant and amylase enzyme from Gnaphalium affine D. Don, namely “chewcut” in Thailand. The study involves two statistical methods: artificial neural networks (ANN) and response surface methodology (RSM) to model and optimize extraction procedure for improving the yield of antioxidant and amylase enzyme activity (AEA). Both RSM and ANN
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Enhancement of physicochemical and techno-functional properties of soy protein isolate amyloid fibrils by moderate ultrasonic pretreatment Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-16 Yunqi Ni, Tianyi Yan, Kai Fu, Congyi Xu, Liang Zhang, Donghong Liu, Wenjun Wang
Plant protein can be functionally strengthened by its modification into amyloid fibrils, which has drawn growing interest. In this study, we investigated the effects of ultrasonic pretreatment on the fibrillation kinetics, physicochemical properties, and functional aspects of soy protein isolate amyloid fibrils (SPF). Firstly, soy protein isolates (SPI) were subjected to ultrasonic pretreatment by
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Valorizing date seeds through ultrasonication to enhance quality attributes of dough and biscuit: Part 2 – Study on bioactive properties, sensory acceptance, in vitro gastrointestinal digestion and shelf life of biscuits Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-14 Meththa Ranasinghe, Mariam Alghaithi, Constantinos Stathopoulos, Balan Sundarakani, Sajid Maqsood
Aligning with sustainable food system development, in this study, date seeds derived compounds were utilized as functional ingredient to formulate value-added biscuits. Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) was employed as a non-thermal method to extract polyphenolic compounds from small, medium and large particles of defatted date seed powder (DDSP). The remaining fiber-rich fraction (residue) was
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Application progress of ultrasound in the production and processing of traditional Chinese herbal medicines Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-14 Ke Yang, Tao-hong Han, Yi-jun Liu, Jia-ning Zhang, Ping Zhou, Xiao-ping Yu
The quality of Chinese herbal medicines is the key to the quality of traditional Chinese medicine. The processing of Chinese herbal medicines is an important part of the production and quality formation of medicinal materials. Traditional processing methods have low productivity and cannot guarantee the quality of Chinese herbal medicines. Among various non-thermal processing methods, ultrasonic technology
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Combined ANFIS and numerical methods to reveal the mass transfer mechanism of ultrasound-enhanced extraction of proteins from millet Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-12 Yan-rong Ma, Yong-qiang Xu, Wen Guo, Yi-lin Shi, Yue Wu, Zhi-gang Chen
Millet protein, as a promising plant-based protein substitute source, is an excellent basis for essential amino acids compared to commonly consumed staple grains. Compared with the traditional extraction process, ultrasound has been used to enhance the extraction efficiency of various plant-based proteins. To reveal the mechanism of ultrasound-enhanced extraction of proteins, adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference
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AI-powered ultrasonic thermometry for HIFU therapy in deep organ Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-12 Shunyao Luan, Yongshuo Ji, Yumei Liu, Linling Zhu, Hong Zhao, Haoyu Zhou, Ke Li, Weizhen Zhu, Benpeng Zhu
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is considered as an important non-invasive way for tumor ablation in deep organs. However, accurate real-time monitoring of the temperature field within HIFU focal area remains a challenge. Although ultrasound technology, compared with other approaches, is a good choice for noninvasive and real-time monitoring on the temperature distribution, traditional ultrasonic
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A thermo-mechanical coupling load model for high-frequency piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-10 Kuan Zhang, Guofu Gao, Wenbin Ma, Ruikang Li, Daohui Xiang, Junjin Ma
The ultrasonic micromachining systems significantly improve machining efficiency and quality, which are increasingly being applied in the manufacturing of microstructures and micro parts. However, the mechanical and thermal loads of the high-frequency piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer (HPUT) of ultrasonic micromachining systems have serious interference with the precise control of resonance frequency
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Effect of ultrasound combined with plasma protein treatment on the structure, physicochemical and rheological properties of myofibrillar protein Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Ye Zou, Lingjuan Wang, Xiaowen Wang, Yibo Lan, Jingjing Ma, Jing Yang, Weimin Xu, Qi Shen, Daoying Wang
This study aimed to investigate the effect of ultrasound combined with plasma protein (UPP) treatment on the structure, physicochemical and rheological properties of myofibrillar protein (MP). The results indicated that the UPP group caused changes in the secondary structure, increased fluorescence intensity and enhanced surface hydrophobicity of MP. Then, UPP significantly decreased the content of
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Research on ultrasonic testing method for tangential contact stress based on equivalent medium theory Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Nana Niu, Yongsheng Zhao, Zhifeng Liu, Ying Li, Lele Liu
As a weak link, the joint surface of machine tools directly affects the stiffness and machining accuracy of the entire machine tool. However, obtaining the distribution of contact stress is a key problem that urgently needs to be solved in exploring the mechanical properties of joint surface connections. In this paper, a tangential contact stress ultrasonic testing method based on the equivalent medium
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High-Performance Acousto-Hydraulic method for generating fine aerosols for air and surface disinfection Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-09 Olga Kudryashova, Andrey Shalunov, Sergey Terentiev, Vladimir Khmelev
Liquid atomization is utilized across various industrial applications, including nanopowder production, spray drying, fuel combustion, coating applications, emulsion preparation, and in medical devices. The use of ultrasonic energy for atomization offers advantages in terms of environmental sustainability compared to other methods. Notably, ultrasonic atomization can achieve finer dispersion with a
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Evaluation of H2O2, H2, and bubble temperature in the sonolysis of water and aqueous t-butanol solution under Ar: Effects of solution temperatures and inorganic additives of NaCl and KI Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-07 Yuki Nakata, Yoshiteru Mizukoshi, Kenji Okitsu
The yields of H2O2 and H2 formed in the sonolysis of aqueous solution under noble gas are representative indexes for understanding the chemical effects of ultrasonic cavitation bubbles. In this study, the yields of H2O2 and H2 formed under Ar were evaluated as a function of the concentration of NaCl or KI. When these yields were analyzed by using a normalization technique, it was confirmed that the
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ANN modeling and RSM optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of protodioscin-rich extracts from Tribulus terrestris L. Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-07 Stefan Kuvendziev, Isidora Dimitrievska, Martin Stojchevski, Mirko Marinkovski
Tribulus terrestris L. is a herb renowned for its abundance of saponins, flavonoids, and alkaloids, which are utilized in treating various health conditions. Protodioscin functions by enhancing the conversion of testosterone into potent dihydrotestosterone, stimulating an increase in libido, red blood cell production from the bone marrow, and muscle development. Contemporary ultrasound-assisted-extraction
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Effect of ultrasonic vibrations on mass efficiency and microstructure of laser direct deposition Inconel 718 superalloy Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-07 Mohammad Zohourmesgar, Reza Shoja Razavi, Mohammad Reza Dehnavi, Mohammad Reza Sheykholeslami, Mehrdad Khandaei
Laser direct deposition (LDD) is widely used to repair and manufacture high-value industrial components. However, it faces various defects, such as porosity, cracks, non-uniform microstructure, lack of fusion, keyhole phenomenon, element segregation, and undesirable secondary phases. A method to manage these defects is to concurrently apply ultrasonic vibrations (USV) during the LDD process. This study
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Effect of mechanical stirring on sonoluminescence and sonochemiluminescence Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-06 Atiyeh Aghelmaleki, Hossein Afarideh, Carlos Cairós, Rachel Pflieger, Robert Mettin
Light emissions from cavitating liquids serve as a diagnostic tool for chemical activity, bubble collapse conditions, or excited species. Here we demonstrate the influence of mechanical stirring on sonoluminescence (SL) and sonochemiluminescence (SCL) emissions emerging in the presence of dissolved sodium salts and luminol in different sonicated liquids. In the systems investigated, driven in the 20–40 kHz
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Effects of mono- and dual-frequency ultrasounds on structure and physicochemical properties of faba bean proteins Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-06 Shuyang Wang, Song Miao, Mohammad Hassan Kamani, Eoin G. Murphy, Da-Wen Sun
Faba bean proteins are currently viewed as promising animal protein alternatives. However, certain functional properties e.g. relatively low solubility compared to whey protein isolates, can limit the application of faba bean protein isolates (FPIs) in certain food products. Therefore, it may be desirable to use modification approaches such as the application of ultrasound to alter such limiting physicochemical
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Soy protein gels based on ultrasonic treatment: Effects of Ca2+ and 11S/7S ratio on gel structures and digestive properties Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-06 Ruqi Guo, Xiaoqi Deng, Qinlin Hu, Ying Zhu, Xiuqing Zhu
This study aimed to explore the impact of varying Ca2+ concentrations and 11S/7S ratios on the gel performance of soybean protein gels (SPGs) under ultrasonication (400 W, 15 min) and to clarify the mechanisms involved. Results showed Ca2+ addition altered the structure of soybean 11S/7S protein gels. Low Ca2+ levels increased the turbidity, hardness, and water retention of the gels, whereas high levels
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Ultrasonic dissolution of solid Al in liquid Sn during soldering: Modeling and equation, trend prediction, accelerating effect Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-06 Di Zhao, Wenkang Du, Shu Guo, Ziyang Xiu, Zhiwu Xu, Jiuchun Yan
Soldering of ceramics/metals using an inactive commercial solder with the advantage of low cost has wide application prospects. The dissolution behavior of base metal could not be quantified, which has been a basic issue for the joining design. This work investigated the dissolution of the solid Al in liquid Sn with and without the ultrasound. The physical model for the dissolving process was established
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Corrigendum to “Influence of ultrasonic pretreatment on the quality attributes and pectin structure of chili peppers (Capsicum spp.)” [Ultrason. Sonochem. 110 (2024) 107041] Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-11-06 Xin Nian, Jitao Wang, Mengze Wang, Yaqi Wang, Shiwei Liu, Yudan Cao
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Circulation process of methyl ester production from pretreated sludge palm oil using CaO/ABS catalytic static mixer coupled with an ultrasonic clamp Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Kritsakon Pongraktham, Krit Somnuk
This study investigates the potential of fused deposition modeling (FDM) three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques for manufacturing catalytic static mixers during biodiesel synthesis. The printed catalytic mixing elements comprises acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic with 15 wt% calcium oxide (CaO) as a solid catalyst. When the reactants flowed through the CaO/ABS mixing device, the blending
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Numerical investigation of three-dimensional effects of hydrodynamic cavitation in a Venturi tube Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Dhruv Apte, Mingming Ge, Guangjian Zhang, Olivier Coutier-Delgosha
Hydrodynamic Cavitation (HC) is a highly turbulent, unsteady, multi-phase flow that has been useful in many processing applications like wastewater treatment and process intensification and hence needs to be studied in detail. The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanisms driving HC inside a Venturi tube using numerical simulations. The numerical simulations are conducted in the form of both
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Ultrasound-assisted extraction of triterpenoids from Chaenomeles speciosa leaves: Process optimization, adsorptive enrichment, chemical profiling, and protection against ulcerative colitis Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Mengyang Hou, Jingchun Shi, Chengyuan Lin, Lin Zhu, Zhaoxiang Bian
For the valorization of Chaenomeles speciosa leaves, this study focused on extraction, enrichment, chemical profiling, and investigation of the biological activity of its abundant triterpenoid components. Initially, the total triterpenoids in C. speciosa leaves were extracted by ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) method, with the extraction process optimized through response surface methodology (RSM)
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Ultrasound effect on flavor profile of beef jerky produced with partial potassium salt substitute based on GC-IMS technology Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Jian Zhang, Lei Jin, Jianjun Zhou, Chao Ma, Jie Cui, Jinchi Jiang, Wenhui Li, Si Wu, Wangang Zhang, Yonghong Hu
Traditional beef jerky contains a high content of sodium salt while the reduction of sodium usage impairs the flavor of final product. Regarding above issues, this research innovatively applied ultrasound-assisted salts (NaCl and KCl) recombination in the pickling stage of low-sodium beef jerky, and further compared the flavor differences caused by ultrasound by sensory evaluation, E-nose and GC-IMS
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Multi-frequency power ultrasound (MFPU) pretreatment of crayfish (Procambarus clarkii): Effect on the enzymatic hydrolysis process and subsequent Maillard reaction Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-10-30 Weiqiang Yan, Zhijun Chen, Chao Zhang, Yao Xu, Chang Han, Ling Yue, Qiulian Kong, Qi Zheng, Wenhui Tian, Baoguo Xu
Crayfish, as a new consumer trend, has become one of the most popular freshwater aquatic foods in China, and its processed product output has been increasing year by year. In this study, the effect of multi-frequency power ultrasound (MFPU) pretreatment in various working modes including mono-, dual- and tri-frequency on the enzymatic hydrolysis and Maillard reaction of crayfish was investigated. Additionally
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Ultrasonication-mediated synthesis of diblock polymer-based nanoparticles for advanced drug delivery systems: Insights and optimization Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-10-29 Nagaraja Sreeharsha, Srikruthi Kunigal Sridhar, Asha Bhuvanahalli Rangappa, Prakash Goudanavar, Purushotham Karadigere Nagaraju, Nimbagal Raghavendra Naveen, Predeepkumar Narayanappa Shiroorkar, Afzal Haq Asif, Girish Meravanige, Krishna Swaroop Duddi Sreehari
This study presents the synthesis and optimization of Methylene polyethyl glycol −Polystyrene (mPEG-PS) Diblock (DIP) copolymer-based solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) using ultrasonication for advanced drug delivery systems targeting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1). The mPEG-PS block copolymer was synthesized by ring opening polymerization mechanism under nitrogen atmosphere for 24hrs and
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Cutting behaviors of cortical bone ultrasonic vibration-assisted cutting immersed in physiological saline Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-10-29 Peng Gao, Zhiyu Xu, Xinlong Zhao, Shengqi Li, Min Wang, Linkai Jing, Tao Zan
In orthopedic surgery, cortical bone cutting usually involves washing and cooling with physiological saline. However, how the saline changes the cutting behaviors of bone ultrasonic vibration cutting remains challenging. Hence, this paper simulates the clinical ultrasonic cutting condition in orthopedics to reveal the cutting behaviors of bone ultrasonic vibration orthogonal cutting immersed in physiological
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Insights into kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic of ultrasound mode- and amplitude-dependent carotenoid and chlorophyll degradation or/and adsorption Ultrason. Sonochem. (IF 8.7) Pub Date : 2024-10-28 Shahrzad Maleki, Elahe Abedi, Seyed Mohammad Bagher Hashemi
Experimental data were analyzed to investigate the underlying adsorption or degradation mechanism of carotenoids and chlorophylls over the bleaching of sunflower oil through different amplitudes of horn and bath ultrasound (ultrasound-assisted bleaching; UAB), temperature, time, and bleaching clay. Quantifying the color removal efficiency in both batch and continuous systems, along with the corresponding