Ultrasonics SonochemistryPub Date : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-09-18DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107575
Patrick Tang Siah Ying, Sivakumar Manickam, Tan Khang Wei, Asgar Ali
{"title":"Special issue on \"Emerging applications of ultrasound technology in colloids, polymers and interfaces\".","authors":"Patrick Tang Siah Ying, Sivakumar Manickam, Tan Khang Wei, Asgar Ali","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107575","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107575","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":" ","pages":"107575"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145136018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cavitation-vibration coupling mechanism in ultrasonic guidewire vascular ablation.","authors":"Guang Yao, Maozhong Wu, Jianhua Lai, Youcheng Lv, Lijuan Zheng, Chengyong Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107474","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107474","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Effective treatment of diverse vascular occlusions requires precise energy delivery and tissue-specific ablation strategies. This study systematically investigates the coupled mechanical vibration and cavitation mechanisms of a novel flexible ultrasonic guidewire during ablation of calcified, lipid-rich, and thrombotic occlusion mimics. Integrating numerical simulations and experimental validation, this work elucidates the dynamic interplay between ultrasonic parameters and tissue-specific ablation outcomes. For calcified mimics, mechanical vibrational impact is the dominant ablation mechanism, achieving substantial material removal primarily through fracture. Lipid-rich tissue ablation is driven by emulsification via cavitation microjets and acoustic streaming, generating microparticles with sizes of 10-250 μm, controllable by ultrasonic power. Thrombus ablation involves initial penetration followed by erythrocyte lysis, primarily mediated by transient cavitation. Crucially, guidewire bending significantly attenuates tip vibration amplitude, resulting in a reduction of 14.3-30.9 %, with titanium alloy exhibiting superior energy transmission stability under curvature compared to nickel-titanium. These findings highlight distinct, tissue-dependent ablation paradigms: mechanical fragmentation for hard tissues compared to cavitation and streaming induced emulsification or lysis for soft tissues. This mechanistic understanding is foundational for designing adaptive ultrasonic guidewires capable of adjusting energy delivery modes based on real time feedback of tissue characteristics, thereby enhancing the precision and efficacy of endovascular interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":" ","pages":"107474"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144740777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ultrasonics SonochemistryPub Date : 2025-10-01Epub Date: 2025-06-14DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107423
Chih-Hsien Li, Wei-Hao Chao, Ping-Ching Wu, Ching-Hsiang Fan
{"title":"Remote biofilm dislodgment using focused acoustic vortex.","authors":"Chih-Hsien Li, Wei-Hao Chao, Ping-Ching Wu, Ching-Hsiang Fan","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107423","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107423","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Biofilms constitute a major challenge in treating implant-associated and chronic infections due to their structural resilience and drug resistance, particularly as implant demand rises due to aging populations. Conventional methods are often invasive, complex, and costly, while focused ultrasound (FUS) poses risks related to biocompatibility and tissue damage. Distinguished by its helical phase structure and rotational energy distribution, focused acoustic vortex (FAV) theoretically generates stronger rotational forces and acoustic streaming than FUS under identical acoustic conditions. This study investigates the feasibility of FAV technique for biofilm removal. Biofilms in vitro model were established using Escherichia coli, and a 2-MHz custom-built ultrasound transducer was employed to generate either FAV or FUS. Results indicated that FAV activation generated a centripetal vortical flow with rapid rotation, which was adjustable via acoustic pressure and duty cycle. Conversely, FUS generated solely outward acoustic streaming, exhibiting a flow velocity 43.6 % lower than that of FAV. At 1.75 MPa, implementing a 10 % duty cycle and a 180 s treatment, FAV removed 97 % of the biofilm, whereas FUS removed only 7 %. To achieve a comparable removal rate (95.8 %), FUS required 4 MPa for 10 minutes. Streaming velocity (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.99) exhibited a strong correlation with biofilm removal, while inertial cavitation (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.19) exhibited a weak correlation; thus, the former was identified as the primary contributing mechanism. Importantly, FAV treatment resulted in minimal thermal elevation (<5 °C) and no significant reduction in cell viability, demonstrating its biosafety under the applied acoustic parameters. Synergistic tests with antibiotics further suppressed biofilm regrowth for up to 72 h, reducing bacterial concentration by 91 %. Future work will focus on in vivo biofilm models and assessing the safety and efficacy of combined treatments to advance clinical applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":" ","pages":"107423"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144332150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wenzhu Zhao, Qian Zhang, Feng Chen, Zhiyang Du, Zhipeng Yu
{"title":"Influence of pH-shifting combined with ultrasound on the structure and emulsification characteristics of coconut meal globulin.","authors":"Wenzhu Zhao, Qian Zhang, Feng Chen, Zhiyang Du, Zhipeng Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107592","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107592","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Coconut meal globulin exhibited certain emulsifying properties. However, globulin was sensitive to environmental factors that lead to protein denaturation and aggregation, thus limiting their application. In the current work, globulin was modified using pH-shifting combined with ultrasound to improve the structural and emulsification properties. Results showed the pH-shifting combined with ultrasound treatment led to the exposure of internal hidden hydrophobic residues, disruption of hydrogen bonding. The surface hydrophobicity and molecular flexibility of globulin increased, along with improved fluorescence intensity. The combined treatment conditions boosted the interfacial protein adsorption content of globulin-based emulsions significantly. The resulting emulsions were uniformly dispersed without aggregation, exhibited optimal storage, thermal, and cold storage stability, similar to the performance of the sodium caseinate. This study provides an effective strategy for developing plant-based proteins as high-value emulsifiers, providing a potential alternative for sustainable food formulations.</p>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"122 ","pages":"107592"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145205256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Guangqi Xiong, Ying Zhao, Zheng Fang, Yi Li, Yuanliang Ren, Xiaolong Jia, Bo Ran, Lei Xu, Shuai Zhou, Chong Wang
{"title":"Power ultrasound-driven silane-modified cement paste: Insights into microstructural evolution, hydrophobic and mechanical performance.","authors":"Guangqi Xiong, Ying Zhao, Zheng Fang, Yi Li, Yuanliang Ren, Xiaolong Jia, Bo Ran, Lei Xu, Shuai Zhou, Chong Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107591","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107591","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To address the potential adverse impact of silane on cement hydration, this study systematically investigates the effects of power ultrasound on the mechanical and hydrophobic properties, and the microstructure of silane-modified cement paste. Experimental results showed that ultrasonic treatment within the 240-720 W range significantly enhanced the compressive strength compared to the reference group. In particular, the 480 W group exhibited increases in compressive strength of 36.9 %, 10.7 %, and 7.9 % at 1, 3, and 28 days, respectively. X-ray diffraction and TG analysis revealed that this treatment accelerated the dissolution and hydration degree of the clinker. Contact angle measurements indicated that optimal hydrophobic performance was achieved at 720 W, with a contact angle of 133.0°, representing a 34.2 % increase compared to the reference group. These findings indicate that power ultrasound holds excellent potential for preparing the hydrophobic cementitious materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"122 ","pages":"107591"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145197725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Junhai Liu, Huan Duan, Hansheng Wang, Qi Gao, Lun Liu, Yinku Liang, Min He, Le Xu, Xiaosha Guo
{"title":"Deep eutectic solvent extraction of chlorogenic acid from dandelion with ultrasonic-assisted: Process optimization, purification, and bioactivity.","authors":"Junhai Liu, Huan Duan, Hansheng Wang, Qi Gao, Lun Liu, Yinku Liang, Min He, Le Xu, Xiaosha Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107579","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107579","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dandelion, a widely distributed medicinal plant, is rich in chlorogenic acid (CGA). However, research on the extraction and purification of CGA from dandelion, as well as its bioactivity, is insufficient. Therefore, this study developed an efficient and economic method for extracting CGA from dandelions using ultrasonic-assisted deep eutectic solvents. The DES system comprised betaine and oxalic acid, demonstrated high extraction efficiency, and was identified as the optimal extraction solvent. Furthermore, Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the extraction conditions, which included: water content of 42 %, ultrasonic power of 300 W, ultrasonic temperature of 70 °C, ultrasonic time of 32 min, and solid-liquid ratio of 1:30 g/mL. Under these conditions, the extraction yield of CGA reached 4.27 mg/g. Dandelion samples treated with ultrasound-assisted DES had improved extraction efficiency. Following further purification with macroporous resin, the purified extract of CGA (PECGA) demonstrated significant antioxidant activity. Moreover, this ultrasonic-assisted PECGA showed considerable antibacterial efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli). This study provides evidence for potential applications of CGA extracted from dandelions as a natural antioxidant and antibacterial agent in the food and pharmaceutical industries.</p>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"122 ","pages":"107579"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145211303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High efficient aging of sweet red wine by ultrasonic treatment and acoustic radical chemistry explanation","authors":"Shiyao Wang, Xinyi Jia, Shuangli Xiong, Yisheng Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107589","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the effects of low-power, low-temperature, and short-duration ultrasonic treatment on the quality of sweet red wine (SRW) to optimize flavor aging. Experiments were conducted by varying temperature (10–30 °C), duration (30–180 min), and power (100–300 W), with subsequent analysis of total sugar, acidity, tannins, esters, phenolic content, and antioxidant activity. Results demonstrated that low-power and low-temperature ultrasonic treatment effectively modulated the sugar-acid ratio in SRW. Tannin content exhibited minimal temperature dependence but was significantly influenced by ultrasonic power and duration, with duration exerting the strongest effect. Total ester content decreased with prolonged ultrasound exposure, though this reduction was mitigated under low-power conditions. Phenolic content declined as ultrasonic intensity increased. Sensory evaluation identified optimal aging parameters at 20 °C, 90 min, and 200 W. These results confirm that low-power, short-term ultrasound effectively ages sweet red wine while improving quality. This method offers a practical alternative to traditional aging, with potential benefits for wine production efficiency and quality control.","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.4,"publicationDate":"2025-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145181253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M Khanlar, G A Collazos-Escobar, V Sánchez-Jiménez, J A Cárcel
{"title":"Multivariate statistical optimization of the ultrasonic-assisted extraction of diamine oxidase (DAO) from pea sprout.","authors":"M Khanlar, G A Collazos-Escobar, V Sánchez-Jiménez, J A Cárcel","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107588","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107588","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pea sprouts can provide a plant-based alternative to the commonly used pork kidney as a source of diamine oxidase (DAO), an enzyme used as a dietary supplement to prevent symptoms of histamine intolerance. This study assessed the influence of process variables on the ultrasonic-assisted extraction of DAO from pea sprouts. DAO activity (DAO<sub>ac</sub>), protein content (PC), and their ratio (DAO<sub>sac</sub>) were measured on extracts obtained at different times (10, 20, 30, 40 min), temperatures (10, 20, 37 °C), and acoustic pressures (0, 29, 75 kPa). Response surface methodology (RSM) and multivariate regression models were applied to identify the optimal conditions and predictive multivariate models were assessed to develop a process control tool. Ultrasound application significantly enhanced DAO extraction, increasing DAO<sub>ac</sub>, PC, and DAO<sub>sac</sub> by up to 34.4, 14.9, and 19.4 % compared to conventional methods. The application of a moderate acoustic pressure (29 kPa) maximized yields, while a higher one (75 kPa) reduced extraction time. The moderate optimal temperature identified, 23.0 ± 0.3 °C, represents a clear advantage for the process scaling-up. The Support Vector Machine (SVM) model showed the best predictive performance (adjusted coefficient of determination; R<sup>2</sup><sub>adj</sub> > 92 % and mean relative error; MRE < 4 %), accurately estimating dependent variables based on process conditions. Therefore, this model could support the implementation of a closed-loop control strategy, dynamically adjusting operational parameters to maintain the extraction process under optimal conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"122 ","pages":"107588"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145211301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Guoqiang Zhang , Yuhan He , Wenyi Huang , Zhenfang Xiao , Ziran Xue , Hao Cheng , Jun Feng , Yao Lu , Quan Liu , Lijun Li
{"title":"N/S-doped biochar-loaded Bi and FeS activated persulfate-driven 1O2 efficient degradation of ofloxacin","authors":"Guoqiang Zhang , Yuhan He , Wenyi Huang , Zhenfang Xiao , Ziran Xue , Hao Cheng , Jun Feng , Yao Lu , Quan Liu , Lijun Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107585","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107585","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Biochar-loaded Fe-based bimetals have been shown to be an effective catalyst for the activation of peroxodisulfates. However, reports on heteroatom-doped biochar-loaded Bi and FeS bimetals are scarce, and their properties and mechanisms remain unclear. In this study, NS<sub>4</sub>-Bi<sub>1</sub>FeS<sub>0.75</sub> catalysts were constructed using reductive hydrothermal and calcination methods. The results showed that the reductive hydrothermal process made Bi and FeS tightly bound, thereby promoting the stability of the catalyst. Under the optimal conditions, the NS<sub>4</sub>-Bi<sub>1</sub>FeS<sub>0.75</sub> system could completely degrade ofloxacin (OFX) within 20 min. Moreover, the NS<sub>4</sub>-Bi<sub>1</sub>FeS<sub>0.75</sub> system had excellent stability and regeneration capabilities, and was able to efficiently degrade a wide range of organic pollutants. A series of mechanistic studies and density-functional theory(DFT) calculations confirmed the existence of multiple synergistic mechanisms in the activation of PDS by the catalyst, in which N doping favors the generation of <sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub> and S serves to promote the rapid transfer of the metal electrons; while, the introduction of Bi and FeS enhances the adsorption capacity of the catalyst for PDS, and the presence of Bi promotes the Fe<sup>3+</sup>/Fe<sup>2+</sup> cycle, which guarantees the continuation of the Fenton-like reaction. In summary, this study elucidated multiple reaction mechanisms in the visible light/NS<sub>4</sub>-Bi<sub>1</sub>FeS<sub>0.75</sub>/PDS system, which provides new design ideas for the development of heteroatom-doped biochar loaded with metals and metal sulfides for wastewater treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"122 ","pages":"Article 107585"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145157011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}