Catalyst Recovery, Regeneration and Reuse during Large-Scale Disinfection of Water Using Photocatalysis

The deployment of photocatalysis for remediation of water has not yet been realized, although laboratory-scale studies have demonstrated promise. Accomplishing this requires the development of photocatalysis as a process, including studying its efficiencies in remedying water when high volumes of water are processed, and addressing the recovery, possible regeneration and reuse of the photocatalysts. To that end, this work is aimed at demonstrating the use of a custom-built mobile platform for disinfecting large quantities of water. The benchtop platform built is capable of processing 15.14 L (4 gallons) per minute of water, with possibility for further scale-up. Preliminary studies on the catalyst recovery, regeneration and reuse via gravity-assisted settling, centrifugation and air plasma treatment indicated that 77% of Aeroxide® P25 titania (TiO2) nanoparticle and 57% of porous TiO2 nanowire photocatalysts could be recovered and regenerated for further use. Overall, this study indicated that process improvements, including increasing the kinetics of the photocatalysis, and optimization of the efficacies of the catalyst recovery and regeneration processes will make it useful for water remediation on any scale. More importantly, the portable and flexible nature of the benchtop photocatalysis system makes it amenable for use in conjunction with existing technologies for remedying large quantities of water.

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STUDY THE GROWTH KINETICS OF PEDIOCOCCUS ACIDILACTICI WITH ESTIMATION OF KINETIC PARAMETERS AND APPLIED IN LARGE SCALE PEDIOCIN PRODUCTION

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2016.v9i5.12753 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (5) ◽

pp. 130

Author(s):

Barnali Mandal

Keyword(s):

Experimental Data ◽

Lactic Acid ◽

Kinetic Parameters ◽

Growth Kinetics ◽

Large Scale ◽

Scale Up ◽

Small Scale ◽

Pediococcus Acidilactici ◽

Monod Model ◽

Kinetics Of

ABSTRACTObjectives: The aim of the study was to determine the growth kinetics of Pediococcus acidilactici using a mathematical model for large scale pediocinproduction.Methods: Growth kinetics of P. acidilactici has been studied for pediocin production in small scale batch fermenter (Erlenmeyer flask) using meatprocessing waste medium. The experiments have been conducted with varying the concentrations of glucose, protein, and lactic acid. A mathematicalmodel has been developed to describe growth rate, products (pediocin and lactic acid) formation rate, and substrates (glucose and protein) utilizationrate. Monod model for dual substrates (glucose and protein) has been used with considering lactic acid inhibition. Luedeking-Piret model has beenintroduced to describe the production of pediocin and lactic acid.Results: The values of kinetic parameters have been determined using experimental data and model equations. The model prediction has beencompared satisfactorily with the experimental data for the validation of the model.Conclusions: The developed model was satisfactorily validated to scale up the production of pediocin.Keywords: Pediococcus acidilactici, Pediocin, Meat processing waste, Monod model, Luedeking-Piret model, Kinetic parameters.

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MODELING OF ESSENTIAL OIL EXTRACTION PROCESS: APPLICATION FOR ORANGE, POMELO, AND LEMONGRASS

Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology ◽

10.15625/2525-2518/56/4a/12811 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 56 (4A) ◽

pp. 182

Author(s):

Thanh Nguyen Dang Binh ◽

Dung Nguyen Trung ◽

Duc Hong Ta

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

Scale Up ◽

Extraction Process ◽

Model Parameters ◽

Two Stage ◽

Kinetic Rate ◽

Kinetic Mechanisms ◽

Extraction Processes ◽

Solid Liquid ◽

Kinetics Of

ABSTRACT - HCTN - 44In this study, the kinetic models of steam distillation of orange (Citrus Sinensis (L.) Osbeck), pomelo (Citrus grandis L.), and lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) for the recovery of essential oils were developed. The model parameters were estimated based on experimental data and comprehensive kinetic mechanisms of the solid-liquid extraction process. Numerical results showed that, the extraction mechanism of the three materials were best fit to the Patricelli two-stage model in which the diffusion of the oil was followed by the washing step. Moreover, the model parameters obtained from the measured data reflected clearly the nature of the two-stage extraction at which the kinetic rate of the washing step (surface extraction) was higher than that of in-tissue diffusion step. Thus, the kinetics of the extraction processes obtained from the present work could be used for the scale-up of the extraction process operating at a large scale and for the purpose of process control as well.

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Solid Lipid Nanoparticles: A Promising Drug Delivery Technology

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanotechnology ◽

10.37285/ijpsn.2009.2.2.3 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 509-516

Author(s):

S. Pragati ◽

S. Kuldeep ◽

S. Ashok ◽

M. Satheesh

Keyword(s):

Drug Delivery ◽

Solid Lipid Nanoparticles ◽

Large Scale ◽

Colloidal Particles ◽

Scale Up ◽

Lipid Nanoparticles ◽

Scale Production ◽

Research Activity ◽

New Approach ◽

Solid Lipid

One of the situations in the treatment of disease is the delivery of efficacious medication of appropriate concentration to the site of action in a controlled and continual manner. Nanoparticle represents an important particulate carrier system, developed accordingly. Nanoparticles are solid colloidal particles ranging in size from 1 to 1000 nm and composed of macromolecular material. Nanoparticles could be polymeric or lipidic (SLNs). Industry estimates suggest that approximately 40% of lipophilic drug candidates fail due to solubility and formulation stability issues, prompting significant research activity in advanced lipophile delivery technologies. Solid lipid nanoparticle technology represents a promising new approach to lipophile drug delivery. Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) are important advancement in this area. The bioacceptable and biodegradable nature of SLNs makes them less toxic as compared to polymeric nanoparticles. Supplemented with small size which prolongs the circulation time in blood, feasible scale up for large scale production and absence of burst effect makes them interesting candidates for study. In this present review this new approach is discussed in terms of their preparation, advantages, characterization and special features.

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Recombinant Protein Production in Microalgae: Emerging Trends

Protein and Peptide Letters ◽

10.2174/0929866526666191014124855 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 105-110 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Niaz Ahmad ◽

Muhammad Aamer Mehmood ◽

Sana Malik

Keyword(s):

Chloroplast Genome ◽

Recombinant Proteins ◽

Large Scale ◽

Higher Plants ◽

Scale Up ◽

Chloroplast Transformation ◽

Point Of View ◽

Nuclear Transformation ◽

Scale Production ◽

Algal Chloroplast

: In recent years, microalgae have emerged as an alternative platform for large-scale production of recombinant proteins for different commercial applications. As a production platform, it has several advantages, including rapid growth, easily scale up and ability to grow with or without the external carbon source. Genetic transformation of several species has been established. Of these, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii has become significantly attractive for its potential to express foreign proteins inexpensively. All its three genomes – nuclear, mitochondrial and chloroplastic – have been sequenced. As a result, a wealth of information about its genetic machinery, protein expression mechanism (transcription, translation and post-translational modifications) is available. Over the years, various molecular tools have been developed for the manipulation of all these genomes. Various studies show that the transformation of the chloroplast genome has several advantages over nuclear transformation from the biopharming point of view. According to a recent survey, over 100 recombinant proteins have been expressed in algal chloroplasts. However, the expression levels achieved in the algal chloroplast genome are generally lower compared to the chloroplasts of higher plants. Work is therefore needed to make the algal chloroplast transformation commercially competitive. In this review, we discuss some examples from the algal research, which could play their role in making algal chloroplast commercially successful.

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Expanding the boundaries of learning

Phi Delta Kappan ◽

10.1177/00317217211013930 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 102 (8) ◽

pp. 8-13

Author(s):

Thomas Hatch

Keyword(s):

Instructional Practices ◽

New Hampshire ◽

Large Scale ◽

Educational Experiences ◽

Scale Up ◽

Project Based Learning

Taking advantage of the possibilities for learning outside of school requires us to build on what we know about why it is so hard to sustain and scale up unconventional educational experiences within conventional schools. To illustrate the opportunities and challenges, Thomas Hatch describes a large-scale approach to project-based learning developed in a camp in New Hampshire and incorporated in a Brooklyn school, a trip-based program in Detroit, and Singapore’s systemic embrace of learning outside school. By understanding the conditions that can sustain alternative instructional practices, educators can find places to challenge the boundaries of schooling and create visions of the possible that exceed current constraints.

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Scaling Up Delivery of Biofortified Staple Food Crops Globally: Paths to Nourishing Millions

Food and Nutrition Bulletin ◽

10.1177/0379572120982501 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 037957212098250

Author(s):

Jennifer K. Foley ◽

Kristina D. Michaux ◽

Bho Mudyahoto ◽

Laira Kyazike ◽

Binu Cherian ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pearl Millet ◽

Large Scale ◽

Scale Up ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Raw Material ◽

Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽

Seed Systems ◽

Public And Private ◽

Context Specific ◽

Public And Private Sector

Background: Micronutrient deficiencies affect over one quarter of the world’s population. Biofortification is an evidence-based nutrition strategy that addresses some of the most common and preventable global micronutrient gaps and can help improve the health of millions of people. Since 2013, HarvestPlus and a consortium of collaborators have made impressive progress in the enrichment of staple crops with essential micronutrients through conventional plant breeding. Objective: To review and highlight lessons learned from multiple large-scale delivery strategies used by HarvestPlus to scale up biofortification across different country and crop contexts. Results: India has strong public and private sector pearl millet breeding programs and a robust commercial seed sector. To scale-up pearl millet, HarvestPlus established partnerships with public and private seed companies, which facilitated the rapid commercialization of products and engagement of farmers in delivery activities. In Nigeria, HarvestPlus stimulated the initial acceptance and popularization of vitamin A cassava using a host of creative approaches, including “crowding in” delivery partners, innovative promotional programs, and development of intermediate raw material for industry and novel food products. In Uganda, orange sweet potato (OSP) is a traditional subsistence crop. Due to this, and the lack of formal seed systems and markets, HarvestPlus established a network of partnerships with community-based nongovernmental organizations and vine multipliers to popularize and scale-up delivery of OSP. Conclusions: Impact of biofortification ultimately depends on the development of sustainable markets for biofortified seeds and products. Results illustrate the need for context-specific, innovative solutions to promote widespread adoption.

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