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Our study aimed to optimize carob antioxidant extraction for use in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. Maceration investigated ethanol concentration, extraction temperature, and time, while ultrasound-assisted extraction examined ethanol concentration, ultrasound power, and time. A central composite design with 19 experimental points assessed the influence of variables on total yield, total phenolic content, and antioxidant activity. The results were analyzed to optimize the extraction parameters and enhance the antioxidant extraction from carob. The results of the study show that the best maceration condition for extracting antioxidants from the plant material was found to have a time of 24.38 minutes, an ethanol content of 59.02%, and a temperature of 54.52°C. Similarly, the optimal conditions for ultrasound-assisted extraction were found to be 51.49 minutes, 79.78% sonication power, and 76.12% alcohol. The optimal conditions identified can be used as a starting point for further optimization and scaling up of the extraction process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to optimize the extraction process of polysaccharides from Shang Platycodon and to analyze its hygroscopic, moisturizing and antioxidant properties. Orthogonal experiments were used to optimize the extraction process of polysaccharides from Shang Platycodon by ultrasonic-assisted water extraction and alcohol precipitation. The polysaccharides extracted under the optimal extraction process were refined and used for the determination and analysis of hygroscopic moisturizing and antioxidant properties. The results showed that the extraction rate of polysaccharides was 9.75% when the liquid-material ratio was 20 mL/g, the ultrasonic extraction temperature was 50 ℃, and the ultrasonic extraction time was 20 min, which was the best extraction process for polysaccharides from Shang Platycodon. In the case of RH 60% and RH 81%, the order of moisture absorption rate was glycerol > sodium alginate > glycerol polysaccharides; and in dry envi⁃ronment, the moisture retention rate was sodium alginate > polysaccharides of bellflower > glycerol. Polysaccharides from Shang Platycodon can scavenge hydroxyl radicals and DPPH free radicals, and the concentration of polysaccharides is positively correlated with scavenging ability. Among them, when the concentrations of polysaccharides were 2.0 mg/mL and 10.0 mg/mL, respectively, half of the hydroxyl radicals and DPPH radicals could be inhibited. Studies have shown that the polysaccharide from Shang Platycodon is not enough hygroscopic, but it has good moisturizing property and has certain antioxidant properties, which can be developed as a natural animal feed additive. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The high concentration of active substances in tomato extraction is correlated with its anti-tyrosinase and antioxidant effect activity. We established the optimum ultrasound extraction conditions for maximizing the yield of active substances. The four important factors (ethanol concentration, extraction time, extraction temperature, and solid-liquid ratio) that greatly affected ultrasonic extraction were selected to set up a single-factor test and investigate the effects of inhibitory activity on tyrosinase. According to the result of the single-factor test, the orthogonal experiment was conducted to select the optimum process parameter of extracting a total active substance from tomatoes by the alcohol extraction method. The factors affecting the extraction of active substances from tomatoes by an ultrasonic assistant method in order were as follows: ethanol concentration > solid-liquid ratio > extraction temperature > extraction time. The optimum process condition from the orthogonal experiment was as follows: ethanol concentration of 80%, solid-liquid ratio of 1:6, extraction temperature of 50°C, and extraction time of 50 min, under which the average anti-tyrosinase activity of active substances was 32.77% through the tyrosinase inhibition assay. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A copper‐catalyzed one‐pot synthesis of substituted bis(benzoxazole)amine, N‐benzoxazole(benzoimidazole)amine, and N‐benzoxazole(benzothiazole)amine is described via intramolecular cyclization of iodophenol and 2‐amino benzimidazoles(thiazoles)(oxazoles)‐trichloroacetonitrile adduct under ultrasound irradiation in MeCN with good yields. The use of simple and readily available starting materials, no column chromatography, mild copper‐catalytic reaction conditions, good yields (74–84 %), applying the sonochemical methodology and short reaction times are remarkable specifications of this protocol. All the compounds synthesized in this design are new and their identities have been confirmed using IR, NMR, CHN and mass spectrometry techniques. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To explore the ultrasound-assisted water extraction of polysaccharides from Eucommia ulmoi⁃ des leaves and corresponding antioxidant activity against free radicals in vitro, the response surface methodology BBD was used to optimize the extraction on the basis of single factor tests, and the polysaccharide extract was purified by dialysis, followed by the determination of hydroxyl and DPPH radicalsscavenging by polysaccharide extracts in vitro. The results showed that the extraction yield of polysaccharide is 2.66%, under the revised optimal conditions, i. e., liquid-solid ratio of 20 mL/g, interlayer temperature of 62 ℃, ultrasonic power of 500 W, ultrasonic time of 65 min. The polysaccharide content in the polysaccharide extract is 23.21% and 58.75% before and after dialysis purification, respectively. The polysaccharide extract showed a better scavenging effect on both hydroxyl and DPPH radicals, but it was more favorable to scavenge hydroxyl radicals. Dialysis purification can not only improve purity of polysaccharides, but also increase the corresponding scavenging ability on hydroxyl and DPPH radicals, especially in the scavenging of DPPH radicals. The separation and purification processes are efficient and green, and can be directly used for the extraction of polysaccharides from Eucommia ulmoides leaf, promoting the development and application of Eucommia ulmoides polysaccharide in feed, food, medicine and other fields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites have such advantages as low density, high strength, high temperature resistance, impact resistance, and good ductility, but due to the density difference between carbon fibers and resin fibers, it is difficult to mix them uniformly. Hence, it is difficult to prepare the composites with the uniform properties. In order to solve this problem, a preparation process based on solid phase mixing of carbon and resin fibers by suspension method is proposed in this paper. The carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTPs) can be prepared by dispersing carbon fibers of a certain length (~50 mm) and resin fibers in suspension through ultrasound‐assisted and churn‐combing methods. The effects of carbon fiber length, content and molding process on the mechanical properties of the CFRTPs were studied. The results show that the carbon fiber content and length are the main factors affecting the mechanical properties as well as void ratio of CFRTP. The performance of composites is significantly improved with the increase of carbon fiber length. While the length of carbon fiber is 50 mm and the content is 30 wt%, the prepared CFRTP has the best performance, with the tensile strength of 182.1 MPa, the bending strength of 354.3 MPa, the impact strength of 67.2 KJ·m−2, and the material void ratio of 0.65%. The study shows that the suspension method is feasible for the preparation of the CFRTPs. It is beneficial to improve production efficiency and decrease cost of production for the CFRTPs. Highlights: Carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites can be prepared by dispersing carbon fibers of a certain length (~50 mm) and resin fibers in suspension through ultrasound‐assisted and churn‐combing methods.Through the cooling‐high pressure molding process, the porosity of CFRTP is reduced and the mechanical properties of CFRTP are improved.The tensile strength, bending strength, and notch‐free impact strength properties of CFRTP are best when the carbon fiber content is 30% and the CF length is 50 mm.The method is characterized by simple process, low cost and high mechanical properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, eleven kinds of flavonoids were identified from F. tataricum bran (FTB) by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS, and HPLC-DAD analysis revealed that four compounds, including rutin, quercetin, kaempferol, and nicotiflorin, were the most significant components. Subsequently, natural deep eutectic solvent-based ultrasound-assisted extraction (NADES-UAE) was employed to extract flavonoids from FTB. Among the six kinds of NADES prepared, choline chloride–ethylene glycol (ChCl-EG) was identified as a promising candidate for extracting flavonoids due to its superior extraction performance. The extraction conditions were statistically investigated using response surface methodology conducted by Box-Behnken design (BBD). The optimal operational conditions were as follows: ultrasonic time 268 s, ultrasonic temperature 76 °C, and liquid–solid ratio 43 mL/g, which resulted in a high total flavonoid yield of 40.29 mg/g. Afterwards, the efficient extraction mechanism of NADES-UAE was comprehensively explored through FT-IR spectra, COSMO model, and microstructural analysis. In conclusion, NADES-UAE extraction is considered a green, efficient, and sustainable method for FTB flavonoids. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In analytical chemistry, the synergy between innovative sample preparation techniques and advanced chromatographic methods has paved the way for unprecedented advancements in the analysis of complex samples. Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME) stands out as a powerful tool for extraction, and preconcentration. When coupled with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) equipped with a Diode Array Detector (DAD), the integrated SPME-HPLC-DAD system emerges as a sophisticated analytical platform, offering enhanced sensitivity, selectivity, and versatility for various applications. Desorption is accomplished by either depositing organic solvent in the desorption chamber or else by flowing the mobile phase through the desorption chamber specificity. An ordinary description, along with a visual illustration, has been thoroughly provided for concepts of developed well-known enhanced thin film SPME cartridges (Figure 2). The tabular representation is also available with proper description like technique name, targeted analyte, column used, mobile phase used, %RSD, extraction recovery, LOD, and data acquired R2 also considered Based on the information available in the present study. Discussed SPME with HPLC-DAD brings a great turning point by successfully utilization in biomedical sciences, environmental monitors, food safety, and clinical analysis This cost-effective, readily available technique is both environmentally friendly and stable, allowing for rapid, reliable, and accurate measurements across a wide range of analyte concentrations, thanks to the utilization of hyphenated techniques. The different strategies of SPME with HPLC -DAD and possible future apllications have been incorporated in the review. The understanding of these techniques is still limited and challenging. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Achieving grain refinement in the wire-arc directed energy deposition (DED) process of NiTi alloy is highly challenging. We have successfully obtained NiTi alloy with a fine microstructure and observed an improvement in superelastic recoverability by introducing an ultrasound-assisted field during the deposition process. The results show that the average grain size of the NiTi alloy samples decreased from 147.3 to 72.2 µm. Additionally, the recoverable strain of the samples increased significantly from 3.7% to 4.4%. This is attributed to the ultrasonic cavitation and acoustic streaming phenomena during the ultrasound-assisted process, which promotes the columnar-to-equiaxed transition (CET) during the solidification process. Fundamentally, the key to the enhancement of recoverable strain after ultrasound-assisted is that the formation of equiaxial grains provides more strain compatibility to the grain boundaries, which reduces the formation of dislocations during deformation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Green, delicate and rapid ultrasound-assisted ionic liquid-based dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction technique was developed to preconcentrate trace quantities of zirconium Zr(IV) ion in real samples prior to spectrophotometric detection. The proposed method uses (1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium tris(pentafluoroethyl)trifluorophosphate) ionic liquid (IL) as an extraction solvent for Zr(IV) ions after the complexation with quinalizarin at pH 5.0. The effect of various analytical parameters has been investigated. The calibration graph was linear in the range of 2.0–400 µg L − 1 and the limit of detection was 0.6 µg L-1. The preconcentration factor was 100. Relative standard deviation (RSD%) at 200 µg L-1 of Zr(IV)for intra-day and inter-day precisionwere 2.0 and 2.7%, respectively (n = 10). Certified reference materialswere used to verify the accuracy.The proposed method was applied to preconcentrate and determine the content of Zr(IV) in real environmental (water, soil and plants) samples with satisfactory results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An efficient one-pot synthesis of 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazoles was developed via cyclocondensation starting from o-phenylenediamine with substituted aromatic aldehydes using catalyst vitamin B1 under ultrasound-assisted, and was characterized by HR-MS, FT-IR, 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy. N-Ts-substituted 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazoles were formed when 2 equivalents of p-toluenesulfonic acid were added to the reaction. The reaction conditions of the method are environmentally friendly, no metal is required, the operation is simple, the substrates are extensive, the yield is high, and the catalyst is non-toxic and reusable. The crystal structure of compound 1-(2-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-benzoimidazole (3ab) in triclinic P21/n space group is presented. 4-(1-(2,3,4-Trihydroxybenzyl)-1H-benzoimidazol-2- yl)benzene-1,2,3-triol (3af) as a metal ion fluorescent probe, has excellent selectivity to Pb2+ and Ag+, and exhibits obvious discoloration. An efficient one-pot synthesis of 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazoles was developed via cyclocondensation starting from o-phenylenediamine with substituted aromatic aldehydes using catalyst vitamin B1 under ultrasound-assisted, and were characterized by HR-MS, FT-IR, 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy. N-Ts-substituted 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazoles were formed when 2 equivalents of p-toluenesulfonic acid was added to the reaction. The crystal structure of compound 1-(2-methoxybenzyl)-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)-1H-benzoimidazole (3ab) in triclinic P21/n space group was presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BACKGROUND: In this study, ultrasonic‐assisted reverse micelles were used to extract tea protein from tea residues. First, the extraction conditions of ultrasonic power, ionic strength and pH were optimized by response surface methodology. Then, structural comparison of ultrasonic‐assisted reverse micelle extraction of tea protein (UARME) and ultrasonic‐assisted alkali extraction (UAAE) were performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and amino acid composition. RESULTS: The optimum process conditions were determined as follows: ultrasonic power 300 W, KCl 0.15 mol L−1, pH 8. The extraction rate was 46.29%, which was close to the theoretical value (46.44%). SEM showed that the protein particles extracted by UARME were smaller than those by UAAE. The results of FTIR spectroscopy showed that the protein extracted by UARME had higher α‐helix, β‐sheet and β‐turn, and the contents were 20%, 62.3% and 17.1%, respectively. The content of random coil was 0%, which was significantly lower than that of alkali extraction, indicating that the secondary structure of protein extracted by UARME was more orderly. By comparing the amino acid composition of the two methods, the amino acid content of tea protein extracted by UARME was significantly higher than that of UAAE. CONCLUSION: The biological activity of tea protein is closely related to its structure. Compared with alkali extraction, reverse micelles can better protect the secondary structure of proteins, which is of great significance for studying their functional properties. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An efficient synthesis of 3‐methyl‐4‐(arylmethylene)isoxazol‐5(4H)‐ones are developed via cyclocondensation in 84–94 % yields starting from aromatic aldehydes, hydroxylamine with ethyl acetoacetate vitamin B1 is catalyzed under ultrasound radiation, and are characterized by HR‐MS, FT‐IR and 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy. The reaction has simple operation, metal‐free catalysis, acid or base free catalysis. As a green catalyst, vitamin B1 is found to possess favorable catalytic activity and reusability for the condensation reaction. 5‐(2‐Hydroxy‐3‐methoxybenzylidene)‐3‐methylisoxazol‐5(4H)‐one as a metal ion fluorescent probe, has excellent selectivity to Sr2+ and exhibits obvious discoloration. Fe2+ quenches the fluorescence of the ligand 3‐methyl‐4‐(2,3,4‐trihydroxybenzylidene)isoxazol‐5(4H)‐one, and exhibits an obvious color change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ultra‐sonication has been growingly utilized in starch modification as a green and non‐thermal technology. In this research, the effect of ultrasonic, stirring, and lactic acid treatments alone and with their combination (binary and ternary) on the properties and structure of corn starch is investigated. In the ternary treatment, degree of substitution of lactate on the polymeric chains of the starch is increased, inducing an esterified structure, which imparted to the modified starch a higher swelling power, water holding capacity, water absorption index, oil absorption rate, and amylose content along with lower viscosity and activation energy of gelatinization than native starch and the rest of the treatments. Also, the in vitro starch digestibility test with ternary treatment exhibits lowest rapidly digestible starch fraction, and highest slowly digestible starch and resistant starch fractions. The XRD patterns demonstrate a reduction in crystallinity percentage of the modified starch by the ternary treatment compared to native starch. The images of SEM indicate that ultra‐sonication and acid hydrolysis result in the damage of granules' surface, while sample agitation by stirring causes no change. Esterification of corn starch is proved by FT‐IR. Starch modification by the proposed ternary treatment can be utilized in production of low‐calorie foods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A new Fe3O4/Mo-MOF (metal–organic framework) magnetic nano polymer was synthesized in one step and Ultrasound assisted. Fe3O4/Mo-MOF magnetic nano polymer was characterized by XRD, SEM, EDX mapping BET, VSM, and FT-IR. The results of the structure confirmation revealed that the ultrasonic method had created unique properties in the Fe3O4/Mo-MOF magnetic nano polymer, and its biological and catalytic applications were investigated. A new pyrano[2,3-d]pyrimidines derivative was synthesized using the catalytic activity of Fe3O4/Mo-MOF magnetic nano polymer in a three-component reaction involving malononitrile, aldehyde derivatives, and barbituric acid derivatives with Fe3O4/Mo-MOF magnetic nano polymer as a magnetic catalyst. In the antimicrobial activity of Fe3O4/Mo-MOF magnetic nano polymer: Antimicrobial properties on gram-positive, gram-negative, and fungal strains based on MIC, MBC, and MFC value. The results of catalytic and biological studies proved that nanoparticles have unique properties attributed to their structure and synthesis method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The discovery of a green extraction solvent for natural plants could promote related research. In this study, deep eutectic solvents (DES) were used as green solvents coupled with an ultrasound-assisted extraction method (UAE) to extract flavonoids from lotus leaves. Thirty-four different DES were performed and choline chloride/urea with 40% water was chosen as the most promising one, and the related parameters in the procedures were optimized, resulting in the highest extraction amount of flavonoids in lotus leaves. D-101 was selected from four macroporous resins to separate the flavonoids from DES. Moreover, DES could be recycled and efficiently reused four times with satisfactory performances. In addition, the lotus leaf flavonoids from the DES extract exhibited antioxidant activities in five kinds of assays including DPPH, ABTS, Fe3+ reducing, FRAP, and Fe2+ chelating. It also showed antibacterial activities on Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli bacterial strains with minimal inhibitory concentrations at 1666 μg/mL and 208 μg/mL, respectively. In the HPLC analysis, the three main components in the DES extract were identified as astragalin, hyperoside, and isoquercitrin. In conclusion, the developed UAE-DES followed by macroporous resin treatment could become an efficient and environmentally friendly extraction and enrichment method for flavonoids from lotus leaves and other natural products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cyperus esculentus tubers are rich in starch, oil, protein, dietary fiber, and other nutrients. Ultrasonic treatment can reduce the combination of starch, protein, and dietary fiber in C. esculentus tubers during extraction of C. esculentus starch, thereby improving the extraction yield and shortening of the extraction time. In this study, the extraction yield of C. esculentus starch was 92.2% using ultrasound-assisted alkali method. The microstructure analysis showed that the granule characteristics of C. esculentus starch and other starches were similar. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that C. esculentus starch possessed an A-type crystal structure. The onset temperature of gelatinization endotherm and peak temperature of gelatinization of C. esculentus starch were only lower than those of sweet potato starch, and higher than other starches, which is 67.9 °C. The content of resistance starch (RS) (11.0%) in C. esculentus starch was the highest among the six starches. As an underutilized resource, C. esculentus is a new crop with high quality, high yield, and high comprehensive utilization value. Its aerial parts can be used as feed, green manure, and its underground parts can be edible and oily. C. esculentus starch can be a valuable source to develop into new functional food. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Zirconium-2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylate metal-organic framework (Zr-NDC MOF) was prepared using ultrasound-assisted synthesis and tested for the adsorptive removal of crystal violet (CV) dye from aqueous solution. The pristine Zr-NDC was characterized using powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared, elemental analysis, and dynamic light scattering techniques. The maximum percentage removal of CV dye was found to be 99.45% with an initial dye concentration of 10 mg L-1. The kinetics and adsorption isotherm models were used to investigate the removal of CV dye from aqueous solution using Zr-NDC. Langmuir adsorption isotherm model (R2 = 0.9880) describes the adsorption of CV dye onto Zr-NDC and the maximum equilibrium adsorption capacity (454.2 mg g-1) was achieved with the CV dye having an initial concentration of 100 mg L-1. The adsorption was found to follow pseudo-second-order kinetics (R2 = 0.9960) with a rate constant of 6.52 × 10-4 g mg-1 min-1. The effect of various parameters such as dye concentration, contact time, pH of dye solution, and MOF dose on the adsorption of dye was investigated. The study proved that the Zr-NDC is a promising adsorbent in the removal of CV dye from aqueous solution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Titanium alloy-based hydroxyapatite (HAp) coating materials are beneficial for reducing stress shielding and improving the biocompatibility of implants. However, the significant disparity in thermal conductivity between titanium alloy and hydroxyapatite results in the material being highly susceptible to cracking during preparation, which diminishes the mechanical properties of the material and predisposes the implant to aseptic loosening. To obtain coatings of HAp that are free of cracks, this study proposes a process method of ultrasonic-assisted femtosecond laser under-liquid ablation of a Ca/P solution to synthesize HAp by a one-step process and apply coatings on the surface of TC4 titanium alloy. The relationship between the laser process parameters and the resulting surface morphology, coating spatial distribution, elemental composition, chemical state of the elements, phase, coating thickness, coating bonding, friction coefficient, corrosion resistance and the number of cells was investigated through a series of analytical techniques, including high-speed photographic observation, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scratch testing, Tafel plot and cell adhesion assays. The findings demonstrate that titanium-based HAp coatings with a thickness of 42.5 μm, a bonding force of 55 N, a polarization resistance of 10 Ω.cm2, the absence of cracks defects, and notable bioactivity can be produced with ultrasonic-assisted submerged laser ablation in a highly concentrated Ca/P solution. The proposed method represents a novel approach to the preparation of multifunctionalized implants. • Single-step synthesis and coating of hydroxyapatite coatings by femtosecond laser • Ultrasonic vibration-assisted processing for coating homogenisation • Femtosecond laser modulation of hydroxyapatite surface physicochemical properties [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • We have developed a simple and facile ultrasound-assisted synthesis of 1,5-disubstituted pyrazoles via cascade cyclization. • The synthesis of 1,5-disubstituted pyrazoles have been developed in the presence of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol (HFIP). • Readily available starting materials, good to high yields, shorter reaction time and mild reactions conditions. A simple and efficient metal-free strategy has been developed for the synthesis of 1,5-disubstituted pyrazole derivatives by using 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanol (HFIP) medium and ultrasound irradiation. The condensation reactions of β-enaminone and aromatic hydrazine have taken place at room temperature with the assistance of sonication. The protocol provides rapid access to various N -aryl substituted pyrazole compounds with excellent functional group tolerance and yields. Notably, the eco-friendly and cost-effective method allows the conversion within a short time and under mild conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • The structure change of Myofibrillar protein through ultrasound assisted polyphenols addition was analyzed by the multispectral analysis. • Ultrasound assisted polyphenols addition reduced the Oil/Water interfacial tension of Myofibrillar protein. • Ultrasound assisted polyphenols addition improved the emulsification, foaming and antioxidant properties of Myofibrillar protein. In this study, the effect of ultrasound-assisted non-covalent binding of different polyphenols (tannins, quercetin, and resveratrol) on the structure and functional properties of myofibrillar proteins (MP) from the golden threadfin (Nemipterus virgatus) was investigated. The effect of ultrasound-assisted polyphenol incorporation on the structure and properties of MP was evaluated by multispectral analysis, interfacial properties, emulsification properties and antioxidant properties et al. The results revealed that the protein–polyphenol interaction led to a conformational change in the microenvironment around the hydrophobic amino acid residues, resulting in an increase in the equilibrium of the MP molecules in terms of affinity and hydrophobicity. Ultrasound assisted polyphenols addition also led to a significant decrease of the oil/water interfacial tension (from 21.22 mN/m of MP to 8.66 mN/m of UMP-TA sample) and a significant increase of the EAI (from 21.57 m2/g of MP to 28.79 m2/g of UMP-TA sample) and ES (from 84.76 min of MP to 124.25 min of UMP-TA). In addition, ultrasound-assisted polyphenol incorporation could enhance the antioxidant properties of MP, with the DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging rate of UMP-TA increase of 47.7 % and 55.2 % in comparison with MP, respectively. The results demonstrated that the noncovalent combination with polyphenols under ultrasound-assisted conditions endowed MP with better functional properties, including solubility, emulsification, foaming, and antioxidant properties through structure change. This study can provide innovative theoretical guidance for effectively preparing aquatic protein–polyphenol non-covalent complexes with multiple functions and improving the processing and utilization value of aquatic proteins. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The search for renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuel has made lignin a promising carbon-containing resource. In this paper, LaNiO 3 perovskite catalyst supported by mesoporous carrier with specific pore structure was prepared by the pore filling of MCM-41 with citrate complex precursors of nickel and lanthanum. Then the catalysts applied to maize straw lignin depolymerization. The results of low-angle XRD, N 2 adsorption-desorption, IR spectroscopy and SEM confirmed that the catalyst has been successfully manufactured. Based on the yield of phenolic monomer, low molecular weight lignin derived bio-oil and high molecular weight lignin derived bio-oil as standard, the catalyst showed best catalytic effect when the reaction temperature was 250 °C, the reaction time was 6 h, the ratio of lignin to catalyst mass was 5: 1 and with ultrasonic assist. The yield of phenolic monomer was 11.46 wt% and that of bio-oil was 68.0 wt%. In general, this method is an excellent embodiment of the principle of Lignin-first as well as an excellent strategy for the production of value-added phenolics and high-quality bio-oils from lignin. It plays an important role in promoting the high value utilization of lignin in the future. [Display omitted] • The MCM-41-based Perovskite catalyst is prepared for lignin depolymerization. • Ultrasonic assistance can enhance the catalytic performance of this catalyst. • Acquired Low Mw lignin-derived bio-oil has a distinct lignin structure. • This bio-oil has smaller Mw and higher calorific value than native lignin. • This bio-oil has more complex structure than native lignin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

TAIm[I] ionic liquid was used as a suitable medium for microwave- and ultrasound-assisted preparation of 1-substituted-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoles as well as 5-substituted 1H-tetrazoles under environmentally friendly conditions. In the presence of N3− ion, TAIm[N3] active species, were responsible for the progress of the reactions under microwave as well as ultrasonic irradiation. High to excellent yields were obtained for a variety of aldehyde and nitrile substrates toward the synthesis of 5-substituted 1H-tetazole. Also, 1-substituted 1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoles were prepared from amine precursor under these conditions with high to excellent efficiencies. The TAIm[I] ionic liquid could be recycled from the homogenous mixture for at least six consecutive cycles without any activity loss. The present method suggests a catalyst-free, solvent-free, cost-effective and environmentally friendly protocol for the synthesis of a wide variety of tetrazole derivatives. TAIm[I] ionic liquid was utilized for the efficient preparation of 5- and 1-substituted tetrazoles under ultrasonic and microwave via a catalyst-free and solvent-free method [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bioactive compounds of cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) fruits were extracted by green extraction methods including ultrasound-assisted (with three solvents: water, water/ethanol 50:50 v/v, and ethanol), supercritical fluid, and subcritical water extraction. Evaluation of the flavonoid and tocopherol compounds, β-carotene/linoleic acid test, and oil oxidative stability index assay were used to quantify the antioxidant power of cornelian cherry extracts. In β-carotene/linoleic acid test, a strong antioxidant activity of 85.84% was observed in the water/ethanol (50:50, v/v) ultrasound assisted extract, which also had the highest extraction yield and total flavonoid and tocopherol contents achieved by this method. In oil oxidative stability index assay, cornelian cherry extracts had higher resistance to oxidation than the tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) synthetic antioxidant. Among the extracts, the longest induction time of 4.50 h belonged to water/ethanol (50:50, v/v) ultrasound-assisted extract. High and significant correlation was found between the extracted components and antioxidant capacity. This research demonstrated that the cornelian cherry fruit can be used as a potential source of natural antioxidant in food industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: This review aims to investigate and evaluate the effect of ultrasound process parameters on the interfacial properties (surface hydrophobicity) of food proteins. The data obtained from English published papers accessed on Web of Science, PubMed and Wiley published from 2013 to 2021 allowed a table overview construction and a meta‐analysis. Study selection was conducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses method. A total of 40 relevant reports and 185 data used for meta‐analysis were considered. In general, the results revealed that the use of the ultrasound process increased the surface hydrophobicity of proteins. Processing time, power, amplitude and ultrasound frequency were significant in protein modification. The findings showed that the ultrasound process parameters should be considered to assess the effect on the modification and improvement of the interfacial properties of proteins. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Thoracic epidural placement (TEP) using the conventional anatomic landmark-based technique is technically challenging, may require multiple attempts, and is associated with a high failure rate (12–40%). We hypothesized that real-time ultrasound guidance would be superior in the "first-pass" success rate of TEP, when compared with the conventional technique. Methods: This prospective, randomized, superiority trial was conducted in a University hospital, and recruited 96 patients undergoing elective major abdominal or thoracic surgery and scheduled to receive a TEP for postoperative analgesia. Patients were randomly allocated to receive TEP using either the conventional technique (Gp-Conv, n = 48) or real-time ultrasound guidance (Gp-Usg, n = 48). The success of TEP was defined as eliciting loss of resistance technique and being able to insert the epidural catheter. The primary outcome variable was the "first-pass success rate" meaning the successful TEP at the first needle insertion without redirection or readvancement of the Tuohy needle. The secondary outcomes included the number of skin punctures, number of attempts, the overall success rate, TEP time, and total procedure time. Results: The first-pass success rate of TEP was significantly higher (p = 0.002) in Gp-Usg (33/48 (68.8%); 95%CI 55.6 to 81.9) than in Gp-Conv (17/48 (35.4%); 95%CI 21.9 to 49.0). There was no statistically significant difference (p = 0.12) in the overall success rate of TEP between the 2 study groups (Gp-Usg; 48/48 (100%) vs. Gp-Conv; 44/48 (91.7%); 95%CI 83.9 to 99.5). Ultrasound guidance reduced the median number of skin punctures (Gp-Usg; 1 [1, 1] vs Gp-Conv; 2 [1, 2.2], p < 0.001) and attempts at TEP (Gp-Usg; 1 [1, 2] vs Gp-Conv; 3 [1, 7.2], p < 0.001) but the procedure took longer to perform (Gp-Usg; 15.5 [14, 20] min vs Gp-Conv; 10 [7, 14] min, p < 0.001). Conclusions: This study indicates that real-time ultrasound guidance is superior to a conventional anatomic landmark-based technique for first-pass success during TEP although it is achieved at the expense of a marginally longer total procedure time. Future research is warranted to evaluate the role of real-time ultrasound guidance for TEP in other groups of patients. Trial registration: Thai Clinical Trials Registry; http://www.thaiclinicaltrials.org/; Trial ID: TCTR20200522002, Registration date: 22/05/2020. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A Highly efficient and environmentally friendly route for the one-pot multi-component construction of biologically active pyrazolopyranopyramidine derivatives by the reaction of aromatic aldehydes, hydrazine hydrate, ethyl acetoacetate, and barbituric acid under ultrasound has been evolved. The reaction is promoted by starch@Fe3O4 at room temperature using water as solvent. The key features of the present reaction are the excellent yield of products, mild reaction condition, without column chromatography, reusability, and magnetically separable catalyst. The characterization of prepared catalyst and products were performed by XRD, Fourier transforms infrared spectra (FT-IR), thermal analysis (TGA), TEM, FE-SEM, EDAX, vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) techniques, melting point, 13CNMR, and 1HNMR analysis. The obtained products (5a–5l) were screened for antimicrobial activity. According to results, synthesized compounds exhibited potent antimicrobial activities against fungi C. albicans, Gram-positive bacteria S. aureus and S. phyogens, and Gram-negative bacteria E. coli and P. aeruginosa. A highly efficient and environmentally friendly route for the one-pot multi-component construction of biologically active pyrazolopyranopyramidine derivatives by the reaction of aromatic aldehydes, hydrazine hydrate, ethyl acetoacetate, and barbituric acid under ultrasonication has been evolved. The reaction is promoted by starch@Fe3O4 at room temperature using water as solvent. The key features of the present reaction are the excellent yield of products, mild reaction condition, without column chromatography, reusability, and magnetically separable catalyst. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Design and synthesis of low viscosity, highly soluble and hydrophilic new ternary deep eutectic solvent. • First extraction of polyphenolic active compounds from Paeonia lactiflora. • New ternary deep eutectic solvent with higher extraction efficiency than conventional solvent. • Deep eutectic solvent extracts have higher antioxidant activity and reducing power than traditional solvent extracts. Study has demonstrated that Paeonia lactiflora contains a significant number of polyphenolic compounds; however, there is little research literature focus on phenolic acids in Paeonia lactiflora. In this study, an ultrasound-assisted extraction method based on ternary DESs was developed for the extraction of biologically active polyphenols in Paeonia lactiflora. The results indicated that the ternary solvent composed of choline chloride, DL-lactic acid, and 1,2-propanediol in a molar ratio of 1:4:2 achieved a superior extraction of polyphenols than that of conventional solvents and other ternary solvents. Subsequently, the response surface method was used to optimize the selected parameters of solid–liquid ratio, extraction time, and temperature for the extraction of phenolic by the DES, and the optimal extraction conditions were as follows: a solid–liquid ratio of 1:13.8 g/mL, an extraction time of 47.5 min, and an extraction temperature of 34.5 °C, with a total polyphenol yield of 79.77 mg/g, which is 1.09 times that of the traditional solvent. Furthermore, the extract of Paeonia lactiflora obtained through the DES method exhibited promising in vitro antioxidant activity and reducing ability. Studies have shown that DES is an efficient and environmentally friendly extraction solvent for extracting polyphenols from natural products, providing a new direction for the development and industrial production of Paeonia lactiflora. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An environmentally friendly, sensitive, easy and fast ultrasound-assisted ionic liquid-based dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction technique (UA-IL-DLLME) was developed to preconcentrate trace quantities of nickel Ni(II) ion in water, food and tobacco samples prior to detection by FAAS. The proposed technique based on utilisationthe of ionic liquid (IL) (1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium tris(pentafluoroethyl)trifluorophosphate [HMIM][FAP]) as an extraction solvent for Ni(II) ions after the complexation with quinalizarin (Quinz) at pH 6.0. The impact of different analytical parameters on the microextraction efficiency was investigated. In the range of 2.0–300 µg L−1, the calibration graph was linear. Limit of detection and preconcentration factor were 0.6 µg L−1 and 100. Relative standard deviation (RSD%) as precision at 50 and 100 µg L−1 of Ni(II) were 2.4% and 3.6%, respectively (n = 10). The validation of the proposed procedure was verified by a test of two certified reference materials (TMDA-51.3 fortified water, TMDA-53.3 fortified water and SRM spinach leaves 1570A) applying the standard addition method. Finally, the proposed UA-IL-DLLME method was developed and applied to preconcentrate and determine of trace quantities of Ni(II) in real water, food and tobacco samples with satisfactory results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, ultrasonic-assisted cellulase extraction (UCE) was applied to extract flavonoids and polyphenols from the Nymphaea hybrid flower. The extraction conditions were optimized using the response surface method (RSM) coupled with a Box-Behnken design. The crude extract of Nymphaea hybrid (NHE) was further purified using AB-8 macroporous resins, and the purified extract (NHEP) was characterized by FTIR and HPLC. In vitro activity determination by chemical method showed that NHEP displayed strong free radical scavenging abilities against the DPPH and ABTS radicals, good reduction power, and hyaluronidase inhibition. The cell viability by CCK-8 assays showed that NHEP had no significant cytotoxicity for B16 and HaCaT cells when the concentration was below 100 μg/mL and 120 μg/mL, respectively. NHEP with a concentration of 20–160 μg/mL can more effectively reduce the ROS level in H2O2 damaged HaCaT cells compared with 10 μg/mL of VC. The 40 μg/mL of NHEP had similar activity against intracellular melanin production in the B16 melanoma cells compared with 20 μg/mL Kojic acid. Good activities of antioxidation, whitening and protective effect against H2O2-induced oxidative damage promote the potential for NHEP as a functional raw material in the field of cosmetics and medicine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this work, optimized techniques of conventional, ultrasound and microwave-assisted extraction were applied for the recovery of antioxidant compounds from lemon by-products (Citrus limon L). Specifically, the effect of solvent, temperature, microwave power, time and their interaction on the extraction was investigated. Among the tested solvents, the hydroalcoholic mixture (ethanol:water, 50:50) was the optimal one for all extraction techniques: in particular assisted by ultrasounds at 70 °C for 30 minutes (total phenolic content: 6.93 mg GAE g−1, total flavonoids: 2.07 mg CE g−1, ABTS assay: 18.36 µM TE g−1). Also, the other techniques allowed to obtain valuable extracts, although with relative lower amounts. The analyses of individual phenols revealed hesperidin and eriocitrin as the main compounds (respectively about 1650 and 1150 mg kg−1) after ultrasound assisted and conventional extraction. Results of this work can be useful to valorize an industrial by-product by sustainable techniques for the high-added value substances recovery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lantana camara is known to have anti-bacterial properties which can be exploited to develop a natural food preservative. There is huge demand for natural preservatives in food industry due to the increased health risks associated with synthetic preservatives, development of efficient extraction methods are essential to retain heat sensitive bioactive compounds. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), and conventional solvent extraction (CSE) methods for extraction of freeze-dried lantana flower. The phytochemicals in freeze-dried flowers were characterized by GC-MS analysis and antibacterial properties were tested at different concentrations (50, 100, and 150 μl) against E.coli, Salmonella, and S. aureus. It was evident that the UAE offered the highest yield (64%), followed by MAE (53%) and CSE (49%) with distilled water as solvent. The freeze-dried extract possessed a high amount of tannins (417 μg/g), followed by flavonoids such as catechol (88 μg/g) and quercetin (9.2 μg/g). The antibacterial potential results revealed that only distilled water-based extraction techniques offered positive inhibition zones of 2.0-2.67 mm (MAE), 1.67-2.67 mm (UAE), and 1.67-2.17 mm (CSE) against all three organisms, while the chloroform based extracts had no inhibition effect. The microwave-assisted extract at 150 μl concentration offered a significant inhibitory effect against all three pathogens. The GC-MS profiling of bioactive compounds in flower extract revealed the presence of hexadecanoic acid as the major phytochemical compound in all three extraction techniques. The study revealed that the chloroform extract failed to exhibit an antibacterial effect due to the absence of alkaloids, saponins, and anthraquinones as a result of its neutralizing effect. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study aimed to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by using black walnut (Juglans negia L.) leaf extract from Iran through a rapidly and ecofriendly ultrasound-assisted method and stirring-assisted method. The synthesized AgNPs by two methods were characterized by different techniques such as Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and UV–VIS Spectroscopy, FTIR, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). The antimicrobial activities of both synthesized silver nanoparticles by two methods and also Juglans negia L. leaf extract were determined against four gram negative and two gram positive bacteria by well diffusion method and the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration test (MIC) and the results were comparable. The minimum inhibitory concentrations were achieved for biosynthesized AgNPs with assisted ultrasound method against two gram-negative bacteria E. coli and S. typhimurium (both 8 mg/mL). However, total phenols and flavonoids content of Juglans negia L. leaves extract were also determined. Additionally, the antioxidant activity was evaluated based on 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH). Total phenols were 78.82±6.83 mg/g gallic acid equivalent, and total flavonoids were 446.23±2.32 mg/g rutin equivalent, and antioxidant capacity was 127.26±0.04 mg/g IC50. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • A novel organbentonite-based Ni-B catalyst doped with the metal La has been obtained. • La doping inhibited the aggregation of the catalyst and has more active centers. • Use of ultrasound effectively accelerated the CTH process of FAMEs. • The kinetics and thermodynamics of the FAMEs hydrogenation have been researched. • The possible reaction mechanism of ultrasound-assisted CTH has been proposed. In this work, an efficient organobentonite-based Ni-La-B composite catalyst (Ni-La-B/OB) was synthesized through impregnation and chemical reduction method using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB)-modified bentonite as support and along with the addition of the metal additive La, and then was employed as catalyst for the ultrasound-assisted catalytic transfer hydrogenation (CTH) reaction of fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs). The characterization results suggested that the inclusion of La resulted in the generation of additional active site. Under the conditions of the mass ratio of solvent water, hydrogen donor isopropanol and FAMEs of 80:28:5 and the catalyst dosage of 10 wt.%, the conversion ratio of C18:2 (CR C182) reached 76.68 %, and the iodine value (IV) decreased from the initial value of 146.7 to 84.01. Kinetics and thermodynamics research showed that ultrasound-assisted CTH of FAMEs followed pseudo-first-order kinetics and was endothermic. Meanwhile, a possible reaction mechanism of the catalyst on CTH of FAMEs was proposed. The Ni-La-B/OB composite catalyst underwent four recirculated cycles, and no significant deactivation was observed. In addition, ultrasound-assisted CTH significantly improved the hydrogenation effect and shortened the reaction time in comparison with the conventional method. The Ni-La-B/OB composite was found to be an efficient hydrogenation catalyst for CTH, and the doping of La significantly enhanced the catalytic activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • Highly dispersed Co NPs on a beta zeolite surface were prepared by ESA. • PdCo bimetallic catalysts with high catalytic dehydrogenation activity were prepared by UGR. • Synergy of PdCo intermetallic electron transfer and SMSI improved the catalytic performance. • Pd 1 Co 9 /beta exhibited the superior catalytic 12H-NEC dehydrogenation activity. Research and development of high-performance catalysts is a key technology to realize hydrogen energy storage and transportation based on liquid organic hydrogen carriers. Co/beta was prepared using beta zeolite as a carrier via an electrostatic adsorption (ESA)-chemical reduction method, and it was used as the template and reducing agent to prepare bimetallic catalysts via an ultrasonic assisted galvanic replacement process (UGR). The fabricated PdCo/beta were characterized by TEM, XPS, FT-IR, XRD, H 2 -TPR, and H 2 -TPD. It was shown that the ultrafine PdCo nanoparticles (NPs) are evenly distributed on the surface of the beta zeolite. There is electron transfer between metal NPs and strong-metal-support-interaction (SMSI), which results in highly efficient catalytic dodecahydro-N-ethylcarbazole (12H-NEC) dehydrogenation performance of PdCo bimetallic catalysts. The dehydrogenation efficiency reached 100 % in 4 h at 180 °C and 95.3 % in 6 h at 160 °C. The TOF of 146.22 min−1 is 7 times that of Pd/beta. The apparent activation energy of the reaction is 66.6 kJ/mol, which is much lower than that of Pd/beta. Under the action of ultrasonic waves, the galvanic replacement reaction is accelerated, and the intermetal and metal-carrier interactions are enhanced, which improves the catalytic reaction performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Synthesis of ethyl acetate (EA) using lipase as a catalyst, as an environmentally-friendly process, has attracted considerable attention. However, the slow rate of enzymatic reaction and higher cost limit its applications. Ultrasound irradiation (UI) is known as an effective tool for accelerating the rate of enzymatic reaction under mild conditions. To attain maximum yield, it is crucial to understand the effect of UI on EA synthesis and the underlying mechanism. Therefore, the present study investigated the effect of UI on lipase-catalyzed ethyl acetate synthesis. The results clearly demonstrated that UI could remarkably accelerate the process of lipase-catalyzed synthesis of ethyl acetate compared with mechanical shaking. The optimal conditions of ultrasound-assisted reaction by using Novozyme 435® were 6% enzyme loading, 4:1 molar ratio of ethanol to acetic acid, 150 W & 28 kHz ultrasonic power and frequency, respectively. Bi-bi ping-pong model was employed to give a deep insight into the underlying mechanism of the beneficial effect of UI. It was found that Vmax under UI was elevated by 143% compared with that under mechanical shaking. Application of UI could decrease Kacetic acid and Ki ethanol while increase Kethanol and Ki acetic acid. In conclusion, the present study addresses that UI could remarkably accelerate the process of lipase-catalyzed synthesis of EA compared with mechanical shaking, and kinetic model results explained why ultrasound can significantly speed up lipase catalyzed synthesis of ethyl acetate, which may help to improve the industrial application potential of ethyl acetate biosynthesis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BACKGROUND: According to the characteristics of low glass transition temperature of poly-D, L-lactic acid, we developed a new ultrasonic welding device to treat limb fractures with restorable poly-D, L-lactic acid screws. But whether the physical properties of poly-D, L-lactic acid changed by ultrasound has impact on material safety is unknown. In addition, under high intensity ultrasound action, the effects of absorbable screws on tissues around the absorbable screws remain unclear. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the biosafety and histocompatibility of ultrasound-assisted absorbable poly-D, L-lactic acid screws in rats. METHODS: Twenty-four adult SD rat models of 1.6 mm-sized bone defects were made in the anterior side of the right tibial shaft, and then randomly divided into two groups. Absorbable poly-D, L-lactic acid screws were implanted in the experimental group and nothing was implanted in the control group. At postoperative 1, 3, 7 and 14 days and 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks, routine blood tests, blood biochemical and serum inflammatory indicators were detected. At postoperative 2 weeks and 1, 3 and 6 months, gross observation, X-ray imaging, and histological observation of the bone defects were performed. This study was approved by the Animal Ethics Committee, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, China. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) In both experimental and control groups, after surgery, wounds healed well without signs of infection and rejection, and there were no abnormal fluctuations in routine blood tests, biochemical and inflammatory indicators. (2) Gross observation revealed that by 1 month after surgery, absorbable poly-D, L-lactic acid screws began to degrade with a small amount of cartilage callus crawling towards the center; by 6 months after surgery, there were a large amount of new bone around the screws, and no abnormal reactive hyperplasia was observed in the surrounding tissues. (3) X-ray showed that the bone defect area in the experimental group was gradually reduced, and by 6 months after surgery, there were a large amount of new bone, and no abnormal reaction of the surrounding bone matrix was observed. (4) Histological observation revealed that at 2 weeks after surgery, the interface between the screws and the bone was clear, adjacent bone trabeculae did not grow in the screws, and fibrous tissue proliferated and covered the surface of the materials. The screws gradually degraded, new bone tissue gradually increased and matured. (5) These results suggest that ultrasound-assisted absorbable poly-D, L-lactic acid screws exhibit good biosafety and histocompatibility and can degrade gradually in vivo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With humic acid (HA) extracted from weathered coal and acrylic acid(AA) as raw materials, HA-acrylic acid superabsorbent resin (HA-PAA) was prepared by ultrasonic-assisted aqueous solution polymerization, and the most absorbent resin was determined by orthogonal experiment. Its resistance to salt solution, acid-alkaline solution, 20～80 °C environment and repeated imbibitions of resin performance were tested to study its applicability. The structure of HA-PAA was characterized by infrared spectrum and scanning electron microscope. The results showed that the optimal conditions for preparing HA-PAA by ultrasonic-assisted method were ultrasonic-assisted synthesis temperature of 55 ℃,m(AA)∶m(HA) of 20∶1, pH of 2.0 and MBA dosage of 8×10-4g. The HA-PAA polymerized under these conditions remained good in the five-time water absorption performance test, which was more than 90% higher than that of PAA. It showed better tolerance to salt solution, acid-base and a certain range of temperature environment, with the maximum absorption rate of 771.6 g/g for pure water and 122.4 g/g for brine. The characterization results show that HA and AA had fully polymerized and adding humic acid increased the hydrophilic group of PAA. The HA-PAA generated obvious pores and increased specific surface area after polymerization. The increased water absorption of HA-PAA after polymerization was beneficial to practical application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ultrasound-accelerated hydrolysis is effectively used for the first time in the release of 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) from its fatty esters. Indirect determination of 3-MCPDE fatty acid esters was performed under alkaline and acid conditions using sodium methoxide and sulfuric acid, respectively, prior to GC-MS analysis. Dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction (DLLME) was used to derivatize the free 3-MCPD with n-heptafluorobutyrylimidazole (HFBI). Two asymmetrical screening designs were used to evaluate parameters affecting the methods' performances: time, temperature, hydrolytic agent volume, and concentration. A comparative study between both methods was performed. Research showed that comparable results are achieved in terms of linearity (r2 > 0.9995), specificity, accuracy, and precision. Determination limits were lower for the alkaline method (67 ng g−1). Twenty samples of four types of edible oil were assessed using both methods: extra virgin olive oil (EVO), refined sunflower oil, refined olive oil, and palm oil. Results obtained here were comparable and similar to those reported in the literature. Alkaline hydrolysis was the recommended approach and should be used in occurrence studies. • Two novel indirect approaches for 3-MCPD were developed and validated. • Acid and basic hydrolysis of 3-MCPD esters were ultrasound-accelerated. • HFBI derivatization is performed during DLLME prior GC-MS analysis. • 20 edible oil samples were analyzed for 3-MCPD presence. • Alkaline approach reduced consumption of reagents and time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The poor interfacial properties and weavability of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites stem from the surface chemical inertness and low wear resistance of carbon fiber (CF). Herein, we developed an effective approach to fabricate the CF@Polydimethylsiloxane/MXene (CF@PDMS/MXene) using ultrasound-assisted techniques, to improve both wear resistance and interfacial properties. The effectiveness of the modified treatment was assessed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), microscopic confocal laser Raman spectrometer (Raman), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The success of the graft was evaluated using field emission scanning electron microscopes (FE-SEM) and energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS). The interfacial shear strength (IFSS) of the composite was evaluated through fiber pull-out experiments. Different weight ratios of MXene nanoparticles were employed during the grafting process to investigate their impact on surface morphology, wear resistance, and interfacial properties. The results demonstrated that CF@PDMS/MXene-1.5 wt% exhibited a residual fracture tensile strength 14.8 % higher than desized CF when the MXene concentration was increased to 1.5 wt%. Additionally, the IFSS of CF@PDMS/MXene-1.5 wt% was observed to be 113 % greater than desized CF. Consequently, this novel modification strategy holds great promise for enhancing the mechanical performance of CFRP composites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • Thermodynamic and parameters for selective alkaline leaching of Sn are studied. • Ultrasound can observably facilitate the alkaline leaching of Sn from tinplate scraps. • Microstructure, kinetics and electrochemistry differences in leaching are investigated. • Novel acoustoelectric synergy is applied to clarify tin intensifying dissolution mechanism. Clean and fast extraction of tin from the surface of tinplate scraps is of great significance for the efficient utilization of waste resources. However, the dense tin layer causes the low efficiency of conventional leaching process. To improve Sn leaching efficiency, the ultrasound technique was adopted to extract Sn from tinplate scraps by alkaline leaching in this study. In the NaOH-H 2 O 2 leaching system, metallic tin and alloyed tin in Fe-Sn alloy located on the surface of tinplate scraps can be oxidized and transferred to soluble Na 2 SnO 3 , while the iron in Fe-Sn alloy was oxidized to oxides which were chemically inert in alkaline solution. The differences in chemical solubility of Sn and Fe, and solubleness of stannate and iron oxides gave rise to the selective separation of Sn from the tinplate scraps. The effects of the leaching parameters on the Sn leaching behaviors in conventional and ultrasound-assisted leaching processes were compared. The conventional leaching temperature and time were significantly reduced during the ultrasound-assisted leaching process. Almost all of Sn can be extracted after conventional leaching at 1 mol/L NaOH, temperature of 80 ℃ and time of 60 min, however the same Sn leaching effect can be achieved by ultrasound-assisted leaching at 60 ℃ for 30 min with ultrasound power of 60% (360 W). Sn leaching kinetics based on the plate model demonstrated the reaction rate constant of the ultrasound-assisted leaching was 70% higher than that of the conventional leaching. A novel acoustoelectric synergy effect underlying intensifying mechanism by ultrasound irradiation was proposed in this study. Eventually, this work provided a rapid and clean tin extraction method from tinplate scraps via the ultrasound-assisted alkaline leaching treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Summary: The effects of osmotic (OP), ultrasound‐assisted osmotic pretreatment (UAOP) and frying conditions on quality and storage stability of vacuum fried pumpkin chips were investigated. The pumpkin samples were pretreated in maltodextrin solution and subsequently fried at different temperatures (90–110 °C) and time periods (10–30 min). The results demonstrated that the moisture content, water activity, lightness, yellowness and carotenoid content of the fried chips decreased, while oil content, hardness and a* (dark brown colour) value increased with increasing frying temperature and time. UAOP reduced about 16.0% of oil absorption and enhanced approximately 70% of carotenoid retention in the fried chips. UAOP samples were also more stable during storage than the untreated ones, indicated by lower degradation kinetics constants of key quality parameters. The proposed pretreatment could be an effective method for food industries to develop vacuum fried pumpkin chips with improved quality and stability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Unburnt coal in a boiler gets converted to fly ash and bottom ash. Fly ash particles travel along with flue gas and get deposited on heat transfer surfaces along the way. Fouling and slagging are phenomena associated with fly ash deposits which could potentially damage the heat transfer surface, if left unattended. Sodium and potassium are directly linked to the deposition of fly ash, as they form a molten salt film which aids in sticking of fly ash particles. Ultrasound is one of the mitigation techniques used to prevent ash deposition. This study aims at reducing the concentrations of alkali metals in coal as a pretreatment method, using ultrasound. Two modes of operation are chosen: continuous and pulsed. A solvent has been used to enhance the leaching process. In the pulsed mode, the sample is alternated between periods of exposure and nonexposure. A maximum leaching rate of 62% for potassium and 24.5% for sodium was observed in the continuous mode at 360 kHz of operation while pulsed mode of operation showed a maximum leaching rate of 91.3% and 54.4% for potassium and sodium operated at 360 kHz, respectively. The experimental data have been fit to the shrinking core model, and the rate-controlling step has been found to be surface diffusion of reactants into the core. The effect of various parameters is analyzed and compared for pulsed and continuous modes of operation. Order of the reaction, activation energy, and leaching kinetics are obtained by fitting the data into the shrinking core model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Ultrasound and water soluble soybean polysaccharide (SSPS) were applied during the freezing of grass carp surimi. Ultrasound-assisted immersion freezing (UF) process was observed from 0 °C to −15 °C. Based on characteristic freezing time, tempering-stage freezing rate and the quality change of surimi after a 14-day storage period, the optimal sonication was performed 5 times at 300 W, for 10 s, with 40 s intervals. The cryoprotective effects of SSPS content on surimi myofibillar protein were subsequently investigated during 28-day frozen storage at −18 °C. The Ca2+-ATPase activity, total sulphydryl content, active sulphydryl content, salt extractable protein content, whiteness and water-holding capacity of frozen surimi were determined after adding SSPS (0%, 1%, 3% and 5%). The results showed that synergism of SSPS and UF occurred. Consequently 3% SSPS was best for mitigating the protein denaturation during processing. Highlights • Ultrasound could significantly increase the freezing rates of grass carp surimi. • Water soluble soybean polysaccharide (SSPS) could mitigate the protein denaturation. • SSPS was demonstrated as a novel cryoprotectant for grass carp surimi. • A new method of SSPS-ultrasound-assisted immersion freezing was investigated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Salvia miltiorrhiza has been widely used in Asia for medicinal purposes for >1000 years due to the high levels of bioactive constituents it contains. In this study, a simple and rapid ultrasound-assisted liquid extraction (5 min) was applied for the extraction of these bioactive constituents. The extracts were analyzed by using rapid ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS) with simultaneous positive and negative electrospray ionization in a single analytical run. Eight analytes were separated within 2.2 min during 6 min of run time with UHPLC-MS/MS operated in multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode. The concentration of salvianolic acids and tanshinones in the different organs of different varieties of Salvia miltiorrhiza ranged from 6.4 to 382.1 mg/g and 0.03 to 31.7 mg/g, respectively. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report to characterize the tanshinone compounds found in the flower and stem/leaf of Salvia miltiorrhiza by UHPLC-MS/MS. Highlights • First report of tanshinones were found in leaf and flower from Salvia Miltiorrhiza. • A simple and rapid ultrasound-assisted liquid extraction was developed. • High throughput screening method by UPLC-MS/MS operated in MRM mode. • Salvianolic acid and tanshinones were quantified within 2.2 min in 6 min run time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Graphical abstract A facile one-pot and four-component synthesis of benzo[1,3]thiazine derivatives via intramolecular C H activation reaction from isocyanides, aniline and benzoyl (acetyl) isothiocyanate adduct catalyzed by copper (I) iodide in acetone at 30 °C is described. Highlights • Novel synthesis of highly functionalized benzo[1,3]thiazine. • Intramolecular C H activation reactions of isocyanides, aniline-benzoyl(acetyl) isothiocyanate adduct. • Use of sonochemical methodology as an efficient method in reduction the reaction time for the synthesis of compound. • CuI catalyzed the efficient synthesis of benzo[1,3]thiazine. Abstract A facile sonochemical route for the synthesis of benzo[1,3]thiazine derivatives via a one pot, multicomponent, intramolecular C H activation reaction from isocyanides, aniline and benzoyl (acetyl) isothiocyanate adduct catalyzed by copper (I) iodide in acetone at 30 °C have been reported. The advantages of the described method include using simple and readily available starting materials and performing under mild copper-catalytic reaction conditions and also obtaining pure product with high yield without applying column chromatography. Furthermore, using the sonochemical methodology as an efficient method led to reduce the reaction times. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Highlights • Leaching silver without oxygen and ammonia to be achieved by ultrasonic field. • Ultrasonic enhanced leaching mechanism has a detailed analysis. • The dynamic models were analyzed in detail separately. Abstract The process to fast recovery of silver from the spent symbiosis lead-zinc mine enhanced by ultrasound has been developed. A system composed of thiosulfate and the spent symbiosis lead-zinc mine under ultrasound radiation is researched and compared with regular methods to prove the superiority of ultrasound enhanced leaching. Oxygen is not provided by the usual way but by the cavitation of ultrasound, and the effect of ultrasonic enhanced leaching is more obvious than oxygen enhanced leaching effect. We are more authoritative by combining some valuable literature after conducting systematic experiments. The process mechanism was analyzed by fire assaying, XRD, XRF, SEM and EDS. The optimal conditions were found out through single factor experiments: stirring rate of 300 rpm, thiosulfate concentration of 75 g/L, leaching temperature of 303 K, PH of 5, leaching time of 2 h and the ultrasound power of 100 W. And the leaching rate is 77.34% under the best conditions. When the ultrasonic experiment has the same parameters as the normal, the leaching rate at five minutes under ultrasonic conditions was 73.88%, while the leaching rate was only 72.51% at two hours under normal conditions. The apparent activation energy under conventional and ultrasonic conditions is 12.47 kJ/mol and 12.35 kJ/mol, respectively, and it is proved that both are controlled by diffusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Quality parameters of açai juice processed with ultrasound-assisted, ozone and the combined methods were analyzed in this work. Two ultrasound energy densities (350 and 700 J·mL −1 ) and two ozonization times (5 and 10 min with 1.5 ppm) were analyzed for pure açai juice and 8 different treatments (2 2 complete factorial). To evaluate the quality parameters of the juice, physical-chemical analyzes such as pH, titratable acidity, cloud value, non-enzymatic browning, rheology, antioxidant activity (DPPH and ABTS), phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, enzymatic activity (peroxidase and polyphenol oxidase) and microbial counts (mesophilic bacteria, molds and yeasts) were conducted. The treatments with ozone were better for microbial inactivation and the ultrasound for enzymatic inactivation. In general, the use of non-thermal methods can be a good alternative for the processing of açai juice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • Considering their toxicity, the determination of PAEs in various sample is essential. • Green extraction strategy was developed and utilized for the extraction of PAEs in diapers. • The Box-Behnken model was used to evaluate the extraction condition. • The greenness of the developed extraction method was evaluated by application of GAPI tool. • The method is characterized by simplicity, rapidity and good accuracy. A green extraction strategy was developed and utilized for the extraction and determination of phthalates. The extraction is based on ultrasound-assisted extraction and a polypropylene porous membrane. The Box-Behnken model was performed to optimize the extraction condition. The optimal extraction conditions are 5.5 mL of ethyl acetate, 10 min of extraction time and 55 °C for extraction temperature. The developed green extraction method was successfully applied to extract target phthalate from baby's diapers. Under the optimal condition, the developed method provided acceptable recoveries in the range of 87 to 102% with a relative standard deviation lower than 13%. The developed method exhibited good linearity in the range of 0.05 to 10.0 µg g−1 with a coefficient of determination greater than 0.992 (R2). Applied the developed method coupled with the gas chromatography-mas spectroscopy (GC–MS) method, benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) and dioctyl phthalate (DOP) were found in some diaper samples. While low concentrations of diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) were detected in almost all diaper samples. The greenness of the developed method was also evaluated. The developed method can be used as an alternative simple, green and efficient strategy for the determination of phthalates in baby diapers. In sum, the presented article is the first step in raising awareness about carcinogenic impurities to which infants and older children are exposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Increasing the value of agricultural residue through ultrasonics. • Ultrasonic technology for pretreatment and valorization of biomass. • Unique characteristics of bioproducts obtained from agricultural residue. • Ultrasonics vs Conventional methods: Advantages and Disadvantages. • Potential to exploit ultrasonic technology for large-scale application. The utilization of agricultural residues to obtain biocompounds of high-added value has significantly increased in the past decades. The conversion of agro-based residues into valuable products appears to be an economically efficient, environment-friendly, and protracted waste management practice. The implementation of ultrasonic technologies in the conversion of value-added goods from agricultural waste materials through pre-treatment and valorization processes has imparted many advantageous effects including rapid processing, effective process performance, minimization of processing steps, minimal dependency on harmful chemicals, and an increased yield and properties of bio-products. To further enliven the literature and inspire new research investigations, this review covers the comprehensive work including theoretical principles, processes, and potential benefits of ultrasonic treatment technologies to assist the production of bio-products which emphasize the extraction yield and the characteristic of the end-product extracted from agriculture residues. A detailed evaluation of these methods and key aspects impacting their performance as well as the features and shortcomings of each ultrasound-assisted approach is also discussed. This review also addressed some of the challenges associated with using ultrasonic irradiation and proposed several potential techniques to maximize productivity. Understanding the concept of ultrasonication technique allow the academician and industrial practitioners to explore the possibility of applying a greener and sustainable approach of biomass extraction to be translated into higher scale production of commercial products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]