We used synchrotron X-ray radiography to study in-situ and in real-time the fragmentation dynamics of multiple dendritic microstructures in a Ga-40 %. In alloy under ultrasound. A dedicated U-shaped quartz tube was designed and used as the sample holder to create well-controlled solidification conditions in a large field of view for imaging acoustic flow, cavitation bubbles, and their dynamic interactions

The growing emphasis on environmental sustainability has intensified interest in the extraction and valorization of polysaccharides from marine algal species due to their non-toxic nature and notable bioactivities. Although various conventional extraction techniques have been employed, these often involve high energy consumption, prolonged processing times, limited selectivity, and the potential degradation

Owing to their excellent biocompatibility and antibacterial properties, the global annual production of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is estimated at 400–800 tons. Therefore, developing a green and safe approach for AgNPs synthesis is urgently required. However, the conventional AgNPs manufacturing methods required toxic reductant and higher energy consumption, which makes the reaction system harmful

While ultrasound-assisted protein extraction is well-studied, the application of ultrasound in both the extraction and precipitation stages has not been explored. This study explored the ultrasound (U)-assisted alkaline extraction (AE) at pH 9.5 and ultrasound-assisted isoelectric precipitation (UIP) at pH 3.5 on the rice bran protein yield, functionality, and nutritional quality. The UAE and conventional

The immunotherapeutic potential of sonodynamic therapy (SDT) is hindered by tumor defense mechanisms driven by glutamine metabolism, including glutathione (GSH)-dependent redox homeostasis and an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME). To address these challenges, we herein developed metabolic nanoblockers (CBE@AM NPs) by encapsulating a glutamine metabolism inhibitor CB839 and a sonosensitizer

To effectively eliminate excess antibiotics from aqueous environments and to mitigate the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), this study proposes a novel degradation system that activates peroxymonosulfate (PMS) through a synergistic combination of hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) and divalent copper ions (Cu2+). Levofloxacin (LEV) is employed as the representative target contaminant to

The development of desirable flavor in processed lamb remains a significant challenge for the meat industry. This study aimed to investigate the effects of ultrasound-assisted vacuum tumbling (UVT) on the flavor characteristics of lamb using a combined analytical approach of flavoromics, lipidomics, and metabolomics. The results indicated that UVT significantly expedited the degradation and subsequent

This study innovatively employs ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) in conjunction with supramolecular solvents (SUPRAS) for the extraction of luteolin from peanut shells, while also investigating the potential mechanism underlying this extraction process. Initially, the formation mechanism of SUPRAS was characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Based on the results of single-factor

Strawberry guava leaves (Psidium cattleianum) are an attractive phenolic-rich byproduct for food and pharmaceutical production, with potential benefits for human health due to their exceptional antioxidant activity among plant-based resources. However, there are no systematic studies on sonochemical phenolic extraction from this material. Therefore, the goal of this study was to unveil the mechanism

Conjugates of kidney bean protein isolate (KBPI) and oat β-glucan (OG) were successfully prepared via ultrasonic-assisted Maillard reaction (wet heating). The effects of ultrasonic power density (9.62–29.37 W/cm2) on its structural characteristics, in vitro digestive behavior, and emulsifying properties were investigated. The results demonstrated that ultrasonic treatment significantly enhanced the

Nucleation is the onset of the crystallization process, and enhancing its rate is fundamental to intensifying crystallization, be it in a batch or continuous mode of operation. The present work investigates, for the first time, the influence of hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) on enhancing the nucleation rate of paracetamol crystallization in a methanol–water system. Initially, the experiments were performed

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) pose a persistent clinical challenge due to bacterial colonization and biofilm formation on indwelling urological devices. This study investigates the efficacy of Cu/Ag/Zn trimetallic nanocomposites (TMNCs) as antimicrobial coatings for urinary catheters, synthesized via a green, ultrasonic–autoclave-assisted method. The nanocomposites were thoroughly

Curcumin is a natural bioactive compound with a wide range of established health benefits. However, its practical applications are severely limited due to extremely poor aqueous solubility, which directly leads to low bioavailability. While polysaccharides like Lycium barbarum polysaccharide (LBP) can partially improve curcumin solubility, their solubilization efficiency remains limited. To overcome

Pharmaceuticals such as carbamazepine and endocrine disruptors such as 17α-ethinylestradiol are persistently present in aquatic environments and pose serious ecological and human health concerns due to their chemical stability and limited removal efficiency by conventional wastewater treatment methods. In this study, a carbon nanotube yarn catalyzed high-frequency ultrasonic system was developed to

Cu–Ag–Al trimetallic nanorods were synthesized using a moisture-pressurized ultrasonic method and evaluated as antibacterial coatings for dental and dialysis sutures. The nanorods exhibited a mesoporous structure (surface area = 28.6 m2 g−1) and strong crystalline stability confirmed by XRD, FESEM, BET, TGA, and Raman analyses. The coated sutures showed concentration-dependent antibacterial and antibiofilm

To investigate the influence of bubble–bubble interactions on the vibrational dynamics of multi-bubble systems in cavitation fields, a multi-bubble dynamics model was established based on the Keller-Miksis equation. The interaction term was modified to better reflect the spatial inhomogeneity of the interactions. Numerical simulations of cavitation bubbles were conducted using this theoretical model

This study investigates hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) inception and development in micro-Venturi channels, focusing on the mechanism that drives spatially irregular cavitation events. The study reveals that cavitation regeneration is primarily governed by the interaction between residual cavitation nuclei and low-pressure vortices. Using ultra-high-speed imaging and advanced bubble dynamics analysis

Fresh-cut fruits are prone to quality deterioration from enzymatic browning and microbial contamination. Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is a conventional method for disinfection and browning inhibition but does not provide prolonged effects post-treatment. Coating serves as a preservation technique offering continuous protection for fresh produce through solution immersion. However, this method involves

Immersion washing disinfects microorganisms but requires drying before packaging and can detach grapes. Ultrasonic atomization generates mist and addresses these limitations. Plasma-activated water, a novel non-thermal technology, remains unexplored in atomization mode. This study applied atomized PAW to treat grapes, observing quality attributes during storage (day 0–7) at room temperature. Attributes

To address potential issues such as low efficiency, prolonged processing time, the environmental friendliness deficiency of traditional extraction processes of ginkgo flavonol glycosides, this study adopted an ultrasonic-assisted extraction of Ginkgo Flavonol Glycosides with natural deep eutectic solvent-based supramolecular solvent/equilibrium solution (NADES-SUPRAS/EqS). With the assistance of ultrasound

Loaches are kinds of freshwater fish rich in protein, which have high development value. Loach protein hydrolysates were prepared by ultrasound-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis. The results showed, the hydrolysate exhibited strong antioxidant activity under the following conditions: ultrasonic power of 200 W, treatment time of 22 min, and neutral enzyme dosage of 10 KU/g. The structure characterization

A coupled computational fluid dynamics-population balance model (CFD-PBM) framework is developed and experimentally validated to predict the size and distribution of silica nanoparticles in an ultrasound-assisted swirling vortex flow reactor (SVFR). Two key aggregation parameters (i.e., bridge strength parameter Ap, and the initial particle number coefficient C1) are identified and corrected against

This study employed both experimental observations and numerical simulations to investigate the formation mechanism of single-bubble sonoluminescence (SBSL) light pulses at two adjacent antinodes within a rectangular acoustic resonator. We recorded the light pulses emitted by SBSL at each antinode alongside the corresponding temporal evolution of the acoustic pressure. We calculated and simulated the

This study investigated ultrasonication time dependent restructuring of heat-treated legume proteins, focusing on how sequential heat and ultrasound (HU) treatments influence the interfacial adsorption and stabilization of faba bean protein isolates (FBPIs) and pea protein isolates (PPIs) in high internal phase Pickering emulsions (HIPPEs). Proteins were first modified by heat treatment (90 °C, 2 h)

Designing stable and functional emulsions using natural emulsifiers remains a key challenge in the food industry, particularly due to the limited interfacial activity and weak compatibility of protein–polysaccharide systems under conventional processing methods. In this study, we prepared bovine bone protein hydrolysate–flaxseed gum (BBPH–FG) composite emulsions using ultrasound-assisted technology

In this study, the effect of ultrasonic treatment on Soy protein isolate (SPI)-Fenugreek gum (FG) emulsions was investigated to improve the stability and physicochemical properties of SPI-FG emulsions, as well as to expand their application scope in the food field. The microstructure was characterized using atomic force microscopy (AFM), confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), and fourier transform

This paper introduces a Classical Nucleation Theory framework that explicitly incorporates curvature-dependent surface tension (Tolman correction) and real-gas behavior (Van der Waals correction) to predict cavitation inception at nanoscale gaseous nuclei. Validation is achieved through molecular dynamics simulations. The findings highlight the significant role of nanoscale gaseous nuclei in lowering

The effects of ultrasonic processing parameters on the functional and physicochemical properties of microalgae carbohydrates remain poorly understood, despite evidence from plant-based extractions showing that sonication conditions strongly influence bioactive compound yield and antioxidant activity from carbohydrates. This study investigated the effects of ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) parameters

This study evaluates the accuracy of coupled-spherical-bubble models in acoustic fields by comparing them to direct numerical simulations (DNS). The coupled-spherical-bubble approach refers to the method of modeling multi-bubble systems, where the spherical bubble dynamics are governed by a simplified equation and these equations are coupled through the pressure emissions of the bubbles. Tested spherical

To enhance the drying efficiency and improve the sensory quality of Cornus officinalis, this study investigated the effects of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-Na) coating combined with multi-frequency ultrasound assisted vacuum far-infrared (MFUS-VFIR) drying on its drying characteristics, physicochemical properties, and sensory attributes. Application of multi-frequency ultrasound (MFUS) during

Scorias spongiosa, a highly nutritious edible fungus native to bamboo forests, is colloquially known as “Bamboo bird’s nest”. Polysaccharides are its primary bioactive ingredients, but comparative studies on their structural characteristics, in vitro antioxidant activities and anti-aging effects across different extraction methods remain scarce. In this study, Scorias spongiosa polysaccharides (SSPs)

Yellow leaves of Pu’er tea are classified as lower-grade Pu’er tea, and polysaccharides being its principal active components. Pu’er tea polysaccharides (PTPS) were optimally extracted from yellow leaves of Pu’er tea using ultrasound-assisted hot water extraction with the following parameters: solid-to-liquid ratio of 1:25 (w/v), ultrasonic temperature of 70 °C, ultrasonic power of 500 W, and ultrasonic

Polygonum perfoliatum L. (PP) is utilized in Miao medicine for treated herpes zoster, gynecological inflammation and poisonous snakebites. However, research on its polysaccharides with therapeutic potential remains limited. In this study, polysaccharides from PP were extracted via ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE), with parameters were optimized through response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial

Current research investigates the effect of ultrasonication (US) (20/40/60 kHz, 220 W, 30 min), germination (65 °C, 6 h), and their combined treatment (US + G) on gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) enhancement and quality profile of barley flour and bran. The results showed the highest improvements in ultrasound-assisted germinated barley flour. GABA levels increased significantly, correlating with enhanced

This study evaluates the performance of three anion-exchange membranes (FAS-50, AMX, Fujifilm-AEM) and a diaphragm separator (Zirfon® UTP 500) in alkaline water sono-electrolysis using a 25 % KOH electrolyte at ambient temperature. Energy efficiency, hydrogen production kinetics, and membrane stability were assessed experimentally and through modeling. Among the tested separators, Zirfon achieved the

Kinetic modeling for herbal extraction in phytomedicine is of great importance for understanding the underlying mechanisms and improving process control and extraction efficiency. This study provides a systematic, comprehensive analysis and rigorous derivation of commonly used kinetic models, including ordinary differential equation (ODE) models, partial differential equation (PDE) models, and empirical

The efficient production of linear alkylbenzene (LAB) from heavy alkylbenzene (HAB) has become increasingly essential due to the global demand for highly efficient detergents. This study introduces an innovative ultrasonic-induced transalkylation process, leveraging HAB as a catalyst to enhance reaction efficiency while ensuring sustainability. Unlike traditional methods, which often suffer from high

This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of focused ultrasound as a novel milk pasteurisation technology to replace conventional low-temperature long-time (LTLT) method. The microbial inactivation, immunoglobulin G (IgG) retention, and physicochemical properties of milk treated with focused ultrasound were evaluated. Thermo-cylindrical type (55 °C) focused ultrasound was used for all experiments

In this study, we aimed to determine the optimal process parameters for extracting quercetin, luteolin and apigenin from the male inflorescences of Populus alba × berolinensis via the ultrasound-assisted cellulase hydrolysis and ethanol extraction (UACHEE) method and investigated the mechanism of cellulase action during the extraction process. The Box–Behnken design (BBD) was subsequently used to optimize

Enhancing the functional properties of Soy Protein Isolate (SPI) is critical for its effective application in the food industry. The present study explored SPI modification through twomethods: (1) varying the rotational speed of a Vortex Fluidic Device (VFD) between 2000 and 8000 rpm, and (2) integrating Ultrasound (US) treatment (40 kHz, 220 V; 10–50 min) in combination with VFD operation at 8000 rpm

This study aims to investigate the bioactive compounds in beetroot peel and their stabilization in W/O/W emulsions for potential use in future food industrial applications. The extraction of polyphenols, flavonoids, and antioxidants from beetroot peels was performed with the green extraction method, and their effects were determined through spectrophotometric methods. Box-Behnken Design was used for

While immunotherapy represents a breakthrough in cancer treatment by enabling specific tumor targeting with reduced toxicity, its success is often impeded by the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME). Conditions within the TME, particularly hypoxia and high glutathione (GSH) concentrations, actively suppress immune activation, leading to suboptimal therapeutic outcomes. To address these limitations

Protein from edible mushrooms can serve as a new alternative protein to replace meat in various food formulations. However, the processing characteristics of mushroom protein were poor. In this study, ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and transglutaminase (TGase) were used for the modification of protein from Stropharia rugosoannulata (SRP) to improve its utilization. The optimal parameters of UAE

Hypaphorine (HYP), a tryptophan-derived alkaloid with diverse pharmacological activities, was efficiently extracted from Nanhaia speciosa using a green and sustainable approach integrating ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), deep eutectic solvents (DESs), and macroporous resin (MAR) purification. The ultrasound-assisted DES extraction process was systematically optimized, with the best conditions

Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch., an endangered Indo-Himalayan medicinal plant, is highly valued for its roots enriched with polyphenols and sesquiterpenes of therapeutic relevance. In this study, ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) was evaluated as a sustainable and efficient alternative to conventional techniques for recovering bioactive metabolites from S. costus roots. Process optimization was

While hydrodynamic cavitation and the associated erosion during cavity collapse have received significant attention, existing research has predominantly focused on small-scale geometries like Venturi tubes. In this study,afirst high-resolution numerical simulation is conducted to investigate cavitation and erosion phenomena within a large-scale, high-speed hydraulic tunnel.We employthe large eddy simulation

This study aimed to explore the potential of ultrasound pretreatment to modify garlic by-product proteins and assist in the production of angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides with protective effects against endothelial dysfunction. The ultrasound treatment disrupted intermolecular interactions and induced protein unfolding, leading to reduced α-helix content, decreased particle

Since collagen has naturally evolved to be durable, producing collagen hydrolysate with low molecular weight (LMW) peptides which typically results in high bioactivity is a challenge. Here, the efficiency of ultrasound (US) and pulsed electric field (PEF) pretreatments in enhancing the enzymatic hydrolysis of starfish collagen biomass (SFCB) and the antioxidant capacity of the resulting hydrolysate

Naringenin is a natural flavonoid with strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties, but its poor solubility and limited bioavailability severely restrict its broader application. Addressing this challenge is the key motivation of the present study. This study employed ultrasonic-assisted antisolvent precipitation to fabricate naringenin ultrafine crystals, and the optimal parameters were ascertained

Citri Exocarpium Rubrum (CER) has been utilized in food and medicine for over 2000 years both domestically and internationally. This study investigated the polysaccharide extraction process, structural characteristics, and biological activity of CER using ultrasonic-assisted enzyme extraction (UAE). The sugar yield of UCERP extracted via UAE, was 14.23 ± 0.12 %, with optimal extraction conditions of

Self-excited cavitation waterjets have been widely employed in surface treatment, material cutting, and equipment cleaning owing to their low cost and high energy conversion efficiency. This study investigates the evolution of vortex-cavitation coherent structures in self-excited cavitation waterjets under ultrasonic excitation using Large Eddy Simulation (LES) and Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD)

Citrus fruit is one of the most popular fruits in the world. The increasing production of citrus fruit globally leads to substantial amounts of peel waste generated during processing, which is often discarded and adds the burden on the environment. However, citrus peel is rich in phytochemicals and bioactive compounds, which can be used as an excellent source of natural additives and antioxidants.

Plant polysaccharides, due to their unique pharmacological activities, are highly promising candidates in drug development. However, different extraction methods and processes have significant effects on the structure, yield, and pharmacological activity of plant polysaccharides. In this study, taking Jieduquyuziyin prescription polysaccharides (JPP) as an example, we optimized its ultrasonic-assisted

Water jet technology has broad potential in marine engineering due to its high efficiency, energy efficiency, and environmental friendliness. This study aims to enhance the cavitation fragmentation performance of jets by integrating underwater erosion experiments with large eddy simulations to investigate the influence of petal-shaped nozzle structural parameters on cavitation impact characteristics

Caffeine reduction inCoffea arabicahas become increasingly important due to growing health concerns related to excessive caffeine intake.This study investigates ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) as agreen, solvent-freemethod for the selective decaffeination of Gayo Arabica coffee, using water as the extraction medium. The effects of extraction time (2–12 min), feed-to-solvent (F/S) ratio (0.100–0

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower is gaining attention for their rich nutritional and functional profile, positioning them as promising ingredients for health-oriented functional foods and beverages. However, limited studies have explored their direct application in functional foods and beverages. This study addresses that gap by assessing the nutritional composition, antioxidant potential, and incorporation

Vegetable oils, rich in unsaturated fatty acids, are highly susceptible to oxidation, requiring antioxidants to ensure stability. In this study, phenolic-rich extracts from argan (Argania spinosa L. (Skeels)) co-products were obtained by ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) and incorporated into refined sunflower oil (100 and 200 ppm). The oxidative stability of enriched oils was compared to a non-enriched

This research studied ultrasound treatment for improving the quality of meat analogs made from Nannochloropsis gaditana and chickpea protein concentrate (CP) via high-moisture extrusion (HME). Ultrasound was applied at three intensities (105, 158, and 210 W/cm2) and four durations (5, 10, 20, 30 min) to treat N. gaditana cells. The ultrasound treatment at 158 W/cm2 for 30 min was found to result in