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  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 2
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    Sustainable Processing of Brewers Spent Grain for Plant-Based Yogurt Alternatives
    (Mdpi, 2025) Blaszak, Blazej; Demir, Irem Emine; Dlugosz, Anna; Kolaczyk, Pawel; Bak, Malgorzata; Gozdecka, Grazyna; Szulc, Joanna
    During the preparation of beer wort, significant amounts of waste raw materials, such as brewers' spent grain (BSG), are generated. In line with the zero-waste approach, a processing technology for BSG was developed to valorize this by-product. The developed method involves obtaining a BSG extract (plant-based milk), followed by filtration to remove insoluble residues and subsequent fermentation to produce vegan BSG-based yogurt-like products, with and without the addition of sucrose, as well as pectin, guar gum, and konjac gum as stabilizers. The samples were analyzed for pH, moisture and protein content, water activity (Aw), color, viscosity, and syneresis, and were also subjected to an organoleptic evaluation. Fermentation with starter cultures yielded BSG-based yogurt-like products with an optimal pH (similar to 4.0), which, combined with Aw values below 0.95, ensures microbiological safety by inhibiting the growth of pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms. Due to phase separation, the use of stabilizers was necessary to achieve a yogurt-like texture. Their application also contributed to a reduction in syneresis-sometimes even preventing its occurrence-and led to an increase in viscosity, which ranged from 0.162 to 0.463 Pa.s, depending on the stabilizer used. The moisture content of fermented BSG extracts ranged from 88.2% to 91.7%. All samples showed similar protein content, approximately 50% on a dry matter basis. Furthermore, organoleptic assessment (5-point scale) revealed that sensory characteristics varied depending on the stabilizer and sugar used. The yogurt-like variant formulated with 0.5% pectin and 1% sucrose received the highest acceptance score (4.0), indicating good sensory quality .
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 1
    Citation - Scopus: 1
    Electrochemical Evaluation of Strontium-Doped Micro-Arc Oxidation Surfaces on Titanium
    (Mdpi, 2025) Alves, Alexandra C.; Duraes, Carolina; Toptan, Fatih
    Titanium (Ti) alloys are widely used in biomedical applications but face challenges like poor biological activity and corrosion at modular interfaces. Strontium (Sr)-doped micro-arc oxidation (MAO) surfaces are proposed to improve biocompatibility and tribocorrosion resistance. This study examines the electrochemical behaviour of Ti surfaces treated with 0.0013 M and 0.13 M Sr-doped MAO via open circuit potential, potentiodynamic polarisation, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in a basic physiological solution at 37 degrees C. The results indicate that higher Sr concentrations led to lower passivation current densities (more than two times lower than at the lowest Sr concentration) and reduced barrier layer capacitance (more than one and a half times lower than at the lowest Sr concentration), suggesting improved corrosion resistance for Sr-enriched MAO treatments on Ti implants.
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 2
    Citation - Scopus: 2
    Impact of Green Wall and Roof Applications on Energy Consumption and Thermal Comfort for Climate Resilient Buildings
    (Mdpi, 2025) Turhan, Cihan; Carpino, Cristina; Austin, Miguel Chen; Ozbey, Mehmet Furkan; Akkurt, Gulden Gokcen
    Nowadays, reducing energy consumption and obtaining thermal comfort are significant for making educational buildings more climate resilient, more sustainable, and more comfortable. To achieve these goals, a sustainable passive method is that of applying green walls and roofs that provide extra thermal insulation, evaporative cooling, a shadowing effect, and the blockage of wind on buildings. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of green wall and roof applications on energy consumption and thermal comfort in an educational building. For this purpose, a university building in the Csb climate zone is selected and monitored during one year, as a case study. Then, the case building is modelled in a well-calibrated dynamic building energy simulation tool and twenty-one different plant species, which are mostly used for green walls and roofs, are applied to the envelope of the building in order to determine a reduction in energy consumption and an increase in thermal comfort. The Hedera canariensis gomera (an ivy species) plant is used for green walls due to its aesthetic appeal, versatility, and functional benefits while twenty-one different plants including Ophiopogon japonicus (Mando-Grass), Phyllanthus bourgeoisii (Waterfall Plant), and Phoenix roebelenii (Phoenix Palm) are simulated for the green roof applications. The results show that deploying Hedera canariensis gomera to the walls and Phyllanthus bourgeoisii to the roof could simultaneously reduce the energy consumption by 9.31% and increase thermal comfort by 23.55% in the case building. The authors acknowledge that this study is solely based on simulations due to the high cost of all scenarios, and there are inherent differences between simulated and real-world conditions. Therefore, the future work will be analysing scenarios in real life. Considering the limited studies on the effect of different plant species on energy performance and comfort, this study also contributes to sustainable building design strategies.
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 1
    Citation - Scopus: 1
    Effect of Drying Method on Selected Physical and Functional Properties of Powdered Black Soldier Fly Larvae
    (Mdpi, 2025) Bogusz, Radoslaw; Nowacka, Malgorzata; Gondek, Ewa; Delman, Murat; Szulc, Karolina
    This research aimed to assay the impact of convective drying (CD) or infrared-convective (IR-CD) drying methods on the physical and techno-functional properties, FTIR spectra, and mathematical modeling of adsorption kinetics of black soldier fly larvae powders. By using convective drying, insect powder exhibited higher water content and water activity but lower hygroscopicity than powder dried with the infrared-convective method. After drying with the convective method, the powder exhibited a significantly lower loose and tapped bulk density and oil holding capacity (OHC). Furthermore, this powder was lighter and more yellow. The FTIR spectrum of the CD-dried powder showed lower absorption at key wavenumbers for the protein (1625 and 1350-1200 cm-1), indicating lower denaturation and less ability to bind water and water vapor. The mathematical modeling of the water vapor adsorption kinetics of insect powders via the second Fick's law for transient diffusion showed that this equation is suitable for adjusting the experimental data based on the high coefficient of determination (0.997-0.999) and the low root mean square (2.50-3.34%). This study revealed that the drying method influences insect powder properties, and the IR-CD method seems better in terms of obtaining better techno-functional properties.
  • Article
    Water Supply Systems: Past, Present Challenges, and Future Sustainability Prospects
    (Mdpi, 2025) Angelakis, Andreas N.; Capodaglio, Andrea G.; Kumar, Rohitashw; Valipour, Mohammad; Ahmed, Abdelkader T.; Baba, Alper; Dercas, Nicholas
    At the beginning of human history, surface water, especially from rivers and springs, was the most frequent water supply source. Groundwater was used in arid and semi-arid regions, e.g., eastern Crete (Greece). As the population increased, periodic water shortages occurred, which led to the development of sophisticated hydraulic structures for water transfer and for the collection and storage of rainwater, as seen, for example, in Early Minoan times (ca 3200-2100 BC). Water supply and urban planning had always been essentially related: the urban water supply systems that existed in Greece since the Bronze Age (ca 3200-1100 BC) were notably advanced, well organized, and operable. Water supply systems evolved considerably during the Classical and Hellenistic periods (ca 480-31 BC) and during the Roman period (ca 31 BC-480 AD). Also, early Indian society was an amazing vanguard of technology, planning, and vision, which significantly impacted India's architectural and cultural heritage, thus laying the foundation for sustainable urban living and water resource management. In ancient Egypt, the main source of freshwater was the Nile River; Nile water was conveyed by open and closed canals to supply water to cities, temples, and fields. Underground stone-built aqueducts supplied Nile water to so-called Nile chambers in temples. The evolution of water supply and urban planning approaches from ancient simple systems to complex modern networks demonstrates the ingenuity and resilience of human communities. Many lessons can be learned from studying traditional water supply systems, which could be re-considered for today's urban sustainable development. By digging into history, measures for overcoming modern problems can be found. Rainwater harvesting, establishing settlements in proximity of water sources to facilitate access to water, planning, and adequate drainage facilities were the characteristics of ancient civilizations since the ancient Egyptian, Minoan, Mohenjo-Daro, Mesopotamian, and Roman eras, which can still be adopted for sustainability. This paper presents significant lessons on water supply around the world from ancient times to the present. This diachronic survey attempts to provide hydro-technology governance for the present and future.
  • Article
    Impact of Cooling Strategies and Cell Housing Materials on Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Management Performance
    (Mdpi, 2025) Aydin, Sevgi; Çetkin, Erdal; Samancioglu, Umut Ege; Savci, Ismail Hakki; Yigit, Kadri Suleyman; Cetkin, Erdal
    The transition to renewable energy sources from fossil fuels requires that the harvested energy be stored because of the intermittent nature of renewable sources. Thus, lithium-ion batteries have become a widely utilized power source in both daily life and industrial applications due to their high power output and long lifetime. In order to ensure the safe operation of these batteries at their desired power and capacities, it is crucial to implement a thermal management system (TMS) that effectively controls battery temperature. In this study, the thermal performance of a 1S14P lithium-ion battery module composed of cylindrical 18650 cells was compared for distinct cases of natural convection (no cooling), forced air convection, and phase change material (PCM) cooling. During the tests, the greatest temperatures were reached at a 2C discharge rate; the maximum module temperature reached was 55.4 degrees C under the natural convection condition, whereas forced air convection and PCM cooling reduced the maximum module temperature to 46.1 degrees C and 52.3 degrees C, respectively. In addition, contacting the battery module with an aluminum mass without using an active cooling element reduced the temperature to 53.4 degrees C. The polyamide battery housing (holder) used in the module limited the cooling performance. Thus, simulations on alternative materials document how the cooling efficiency can be increased.
  • Review
    Citation - WoS: 13
    Citation - Scopus: 18
    Review of Cell Level Battery (calendar and Cycling) Aging Models: Electric Vehicles
    (Mdpi, 2024) Yarimca, Gulsah; Cetkin, Erdal
    Electrochemical battery cells have been a focus of attention due to their numerous advantages in distinct applications recently, such as electric vehicles. A limiting factor for adaptation by the industry is related to the aging of batteries over time. Characteristics of battery aging vary depending on many factors such as battery type, electrochemical reactions, and operation conditions. Aging could be considered in two sections according to its type: calendar and cycling. We examine the stress factors affecting these two types of aging in detail under subheadings and review the battery aging literature with a comprehensive approach. This article presents a review of empirical and semi-empirical modeling techniques and aging studies, focusing on the trends observed between different studies and highlighting the limitations and challenges of the various models.
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 3
    Citation - Scopus: 3
    A Viability Study of Thermal Pre-Treatment for Recycling of Pharmaceutical Blisters
    (Mdpi, 2024) Gokelma, Mertol; Diaz, Fabian; Capkin, Irem Yaren; Friedrich, Bernd
    Pharmaceutical packaging is one of the most used packaging types which contains aluminum and plastics. Due to increasing amounts of waste and rising environmental concerns, recycling approaches are being investigated. Since blisters usually contain a balanced amount of plastics and metals, most of the approaches focus on recycling only one material. Therefore, more sustainable recycling approaches which recover both plastic and aluminum fractions are needed. This study investigates the thermal behavior and degradation mechanisms of plastic-rich and aluminum-rich pharmaceutical blisters using various analytical techniques. Structural characterization revealed that plastic-rich blisters have a thicker profile with plastic and aluminum layers, while aluminum-rich blisters consist of plastic layers between aluminum sheets. Thermal degradation analysis showed two main stages for both types: plastic-rich blisters (polyvinyl chloride) exhibited significant weight loss and long-chain hydrocarbon formation between 210 and 285 degrees C, and aluminum-rich blisters (polyamide/nylon) degraded from 240 to 270 degrees C. Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analyses confirmed the endothermic behavior of such a transformation. The gas emissions analysis indicated an increased formation of gasses from the thermal treatment of plastic-rich blisters, with the presence of oxygen leading to the formation of carbon dioxide, water, and carbon monoxide. Thermal treatment with 5% O2 in the carrier gas benefited plastic-rich blister treatment, reducing organic waste by up to 80% and minimizing burning risk, leveraging pyrolytic carbon for protection. This method is unsuitable for aluminum-rich blisters, requiring reduced oxygen or temperature to prevent pyrolytic carbon combustion and aluminum oxidation.
  • Article
    Citation - WoS: 1
    Citation - Scopus: 1
    Effects of Size and Mechanical Pre-Treatment on Aluminium Recovery From Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Bottom Ash
    (Mdpi, 2024) Gokelma, Mertol; Hatipoglu, Utku; Vallejo-Olivares, Alicia; Tuzgel, Rabia onen; Kivrak, Olcay; Bazoglu, Elif; Tranell, Gabriella
    Municipal solid waste (MSW) is incinerated to reduce the volume and recover energy and materials. The generation of MSW has been increasing over the past few decades due to the increase in population and changing consumption habits. Rising environmental and economic concerns have increased the importance of waste treatment and recovery. Currently, MSW may take three alternate or parallel routes: direct recycling, incineration, or landfill, depending on the country and location. MSW incineration has three products in addition to energy: bottom ash, fly ash, and off-gas. After incineration, bottom ash usually still contains many materials to be recovered, such as glass, ceramics, and metals with a degree of oxidation. This study focuses on aluminium recovery from MSW incineration bottom ash from two different countries. The 2-30 mm fraction of aluminium particles was characterized in terms of its size, shape, and oxide thickness, and its effects on aluminium recovery were investigated. In addition, the ability of mechanical pre-treatment to remove oxides prior to melting was studied. The results were compared with the analytical modeling developed in this study. An increasing particle size and surface area resulted in an increase in aluminium recovery. Mechanical pre-treatment increased the yield for smaller particles to a larger extent than larger particles due to the difference in the oxide/metal ratio.
  • Review
    A Qualitative Survey on Community Detection Attack Algorithms
    (Mdpi, 2024) Tekin, Leyla; Bostanoglu, Belgin Ergenc
    Community detection enables the discovery of more connected segments of complex networks. This capability is essential for effective network analysis. But, it raises a growing concern about the disclosure of user privacy since sensitive information may be over-mined by community detection algorithms. To address this issue, the problem of community detection attacks has emerged to subtly perturb the network structure so that the performance of community detection algorithms deteriorates. Three scales of this problem have been identified in the literature to achieve different levels of concealment, such as target node, target community, or global attack. A broad range of community detection attack algorithms has been proposed, utilizing various approaches to tackle the distinct requirements associated with each attack scale. However, existing surveys of the field usually concentrate on studies focusing on target community attacks. To be self-contained, this survey starts with an overview of community detection algorithms used on the other side, along with the performance measures employed to evaluate the effectiveness of the community detection attacks. The core of the survey is a systematic analysis of the algorithms proposed across all three scales of community detection attacks to provide a comprehensive overview. The survey wraps up with a detailed discussion related to the research opportunities of the field. Overall, the main objective of the survey is to provide a starting and diving point for scientists.