Ultrasonics Sonochemistry最新文献

{"title":"Ultrasonication as a tool to develop starch nanoparticles from macrophytes to tailor starch properties","authors":"Romee Jan ,&nbsp;Adil Gani ,&nbsp;Asima Shah ,&nbsp;Irfan Ahmad Raina ,&nbsp;Asir Gani","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107711","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107711","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Starch is a popular type of biopolymer that has multiple uses in industry and there is an increased interest in searching the possible sustainable sources in underutilized plants. The paper was aimed at extracting and characterizing starch from macrophyte narrowleaf cattail (<em>Typha angustifolia</em>) and lotus (<em>Nelumbo nucifera</em>) of Dal Lake, Kashmir. The two species possessed high starch content of 67.11 ± 1.03 % and 66.18 ± 1.04 % with moderate amylose content of 13.67 ± 0.70 % and 13.45 ± 0.11 %, respectively, indicating their alternative use in the food industry. Proximate analysis showed that cattail starch contained more protein (6.28 ± 0.55 %) and fat (2.15 ± 0.03 %) than lotus, indicating that the two species are functionally different and may be applied in specific functional applications. Ultrasonic processing, a green efficient method was used where the acoustic cavitation by high frequency sound waves improved mass transfer and destruction of plant cell walls, leading to structural changes in the extracted starches thereby enhancing the functional and physicochemical properties. Ultrasonic nano-reduction minimized particle size and improved the colloidal stability of the particles as shown by the low polydispersity index and high negative zeta potential. Such physicochemical improvements would increase starch functionality in biodegradable packaging, pharmaceutical, and food technology applications. This study identifies the untapped potential of macrophytes from Dal Lake as renewable sources of biodegradable starch, encouraging the sustainable use of local biodiversity and valuable addition products, which boosts the economic growth of the area.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"124 ","pages":"Article 107711"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145690165","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":"Review of ultrasonication-assisted Fenton processes for degrading aqueous pollutants","authors":"Slimane Merouani ,&nbsp;Aissa Dehane ,&nbsp;Oualid Hamdaoui ,&nbsp;Muthupandian Ashokkumar","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107725","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107725","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ultimate oxidation has attracted growing consideration due to its capacity to generate extremely reactive oxidants, such as ^<img>OH. In particular, Fenton chemistry and ultrasonication (US) techniques have demonstrated significant potential for degrading resistant contaminants in wastewater. The US/Fenton technique involves ultrasonication with Fenton’s reagent to enhance ^<img>OH radical generation and improve treatment efficacy. This review examines the theoretical foundations, operational effectiveness, and recent developments associated with US/Fenton. First, the report provides an overview of the Fenton, ultrasonication, and US/Fenton mechanisms, both individually and in combination. Then, it analyzes how variables such as ultrasonication frequency, energy input, pH, and reagent dosage influence performance. Next, the discussion turns to novel adaptations, such as US/photo-Fenton and US/electro-Fenton methods, and their roles in sludge treatment and related applications. Lastly, the review addresses the current challenges to its widespread implementation and outlines future research needs. Overall, the review emphasizes the recent progress and promising potential of US/Fenton as a robust wastewater remediation approach.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"124 ","pages":"Article 107725"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145785408","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":"Advances in ultrasound-assisted drug delivery and clinical application","authors":"Limei Lai ,&nbsp;Xiaoyu Han ,&nbsp;Yunkai Tang ,&nbsp;Jianqiao Zhou ,&nbsp;Wenguo Cui","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107557","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107557","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ultrasound (US) is a non-invasive physical stimulus  characterized by high spatiotemporal precision and deep tissue penetration, offering distinct advantages for drug delivery applications. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances and future directions in ultrasound-assisted drug delivery (USADD) for diseases treatment. It systematically summarizes the fundamental mechanisms of USADD, including thermal effects, cavitation effects, and mechanical effects, and examines the design strategies of US-responsive carrier materials such as microbubbles, liposomes, polymeric micelles. Particular emphasis is placed on the therapeutic applications of USADD in a wide range of diseases, including tissue regeneration, cancer therapy, anti-infective therapies, cardiovascular disorders, immune-metabolic diseases, and conditions affecting the sensory organs. Finally, key challenges are discussed in clinical translation, including biosafety, carrier stability, and intelligent regulation, and future perspectives are outlined on the potential of USADD systems to achieve precise and personalized therapeutic interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"124 ","pages":"Article 107557"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145740649","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":"Ultrasound-Propelled ferroptosis catalytic amplification for Active-targeting sonodynamic anti-tumor therapy with Concurrent Photoacoustic/MRI visualization","authors":"Qiqing Chen ,&nbsp;Lin Xie ,&nbsp;Yangcheng Yao ,&nbsp;Qiang Zhou ,&nbsp;Yan Lin ,&nbsp;Dandan Sun ,&nbsp;Zhuole Wu ,&nbsp;Dong Xie ,&nbsp;Xiangxiang Jing","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107731","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107731","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sonodynamic therapy (SDT) faces significant challenges in treating aggressive malignancies due to inherent apoptotic resistance. To address this, we developed a multifunctional nanoliposome designed for mitochondrial targeting and synergistic induction of dual cell death pathways. Co-loaded with the sonosensitizer HMME and an iron-based Fenton catalyst, the nanoparticle exhibits glutathione-responsive disassembly and promotes robust reactive oxygen species generation under ultrasound irradiation. This leads to potent lipid peroxidation and ferroptosis, effectively bypassing conventional resistance mechanisms. The platform further integrates dual-modal magnetic resonance and photoacoustic imaging capabilities, enabling precise tumor delineation and real-time treatment monitoring. Constructed entirely from clinically approved lipid components, our nanoplatform demonstrates excellent biocompatibility and achieves complete tumor regression in murine models without significant systemic toxicity. This work provides a comprehensive theranostic strategy that combines catalytic amplification with multimodal imaging, offering a clinically translatable approach for the precision treatment of therapy-resistant malignancies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"124 ","pages":"Article 107731"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145813977","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":"Preparation and characterization of ultrasound-mediated Ocimum basilicum L. essential oil nanoemulsion and its application in meat preservation","authors":"Yue Wang ,&nbsp;Weixuan Pan ,&nbsp;Xiangjun Yang ,&nbsp;Ende Song ,&nbsp;Hui Zhang ,&nbsp;Yiming Liu ,&nbsp;Kehui Wang ,&nbsp;Huiwen Wu ,&nbsp;Qi Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107721","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107721","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, a stable basil oil nanoemulsion was prepared by emulsifier-assisted ultrasonication. The optimized formulation exhibited excellent physical stability under ambient, refrigerated (4 °C), and heated (55 °C) conditions. It demonstrated strong antibacterial activity against <em>E. coli</em> and <em>S. aureus</em>, inducing membrane disruption and oxidative stress, as evidenced by elevated ROS and MDA levels. The nanoemulsion also showed significant antioxidant capacity, scavenging 95 % of DPPH and 86 % of ABTS radicals and achieving a FRAP value of 14.6 µmol/g at 200 µg/mL. Cytotoxicity analysis confirmed high biocompatibility, with cell viability exceeding 83 % in L02 and BEAS-2B cells at 16 mg/mL. When applied to beef packaging, the nanoemulsion effectively maintained pH, reduced microbial counts, and suppressed TVB-N accumulation, thereby prolonging meat freshness. These findings highlight its potential as a multifunctional preservative for food and biomedical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"124 ","pages":"Article 107721"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145753369","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":"Ultrasonic cavitation-induced radical processes for tetracycline degradation and Cr(VI) reduction: Highlighting the pivotal role of Cr(V) intermediates","authors":"Daokui Li ,&nbsp;Binhui Luo ,&nbsp;Feng Hong ,&nbsp;Ruiping Li ,&nbsp;Yuanfei Lv ,&nbsp;Yingping Huang ,&nbsp;Di Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107713","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107713","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tetracycline (TC) and Cr(VI) often co-occur in wastewaters, where their synergistic toxicity and contrasting redox behaviors complicate remediation. In this study, ultrasonic cavitation was employed as a employed as a green and efficient process to simultaneously degrade TC and reduce Cr(VI). Under optimal conditions (20 kHz, 12 mm probe, 131 μm amplitude, 308 K), TC and Cr(VI) removal reached 62.9 % and 70.8 % within 2 h, respectively. The synergistic mechanism was elucidated through radical quenching, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, and complementary computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Cavitation bubble collapse generated both oxidative and reductive radicals, enabling concurrent oxidation and reduction. Radical identification showed that ·O₂^– and ·H were the dominant reductants responsible for Cr(VI) reduction, whereas ¹O₂ and ·OH primarily controlled TC degradation. CFD simulations further demonstrated that mechanical energy, internal energy, and bubble growth rate during cavitation were positively correlated with radical generation. Importantly, experimental evidence suggested that Cr(VI) promoted the conversion of ·O₂^– into ¹O₂, establishing a coupled radical pathway that linked metal detoxification with antibiotic degradation. Furthermore, Cr(V) intermediates were detected as key transient species, exhibiting strong oxidative capacity toward TC and accelerating Cr(VI) reduction. Complementary DFT calculations confirmed that the coexistence of TC and ·H markedly lowered the energy barrier of Cr(VI) reduction. Overall, this work provides new mechanistic insight into radical transformation and metal-organic coupling under ultrasonic cavitation, and highlights its potential as a sustainable strategy for treating waters co-contaminated with metals and antibiotics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"124 ","pages":"Article 107713"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145731967","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":"Impact of ultrasound-assisted single washing process on tilapia mince: Biochemical changes, structural modifications, and gel formation","authors":"Ali Hamzeh ,&nbsp;Lobdaw Saelee ,&nbsp;Kanjana Thumanu ,&nbsp;Jae W. Park ,&nbsp;Jirawat Yongsawatdigul","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107707","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107707","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ultrasound (US)-assisted single washing was applied to reduce water usage in tilapia mince washing during surimi production. The mince-to-water ratio of 1:2 in US-assisted washing was compared with ratios of 1:2 and 1:3 in conventional washing (CW−2 and CW−3, respectively). Screening of US power revealed the greatest effect at an intensity of 3.19 W/cm² on mince whiteness (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05), without damage to protein polypeptide chains, and no extensive biochemical changes. Subsequently, the mince was subjected to various US exposure times of 1, 3, and 5 min (US−1, US−3, and US−5, respectively) at 3.19 W/cm², maintaining the same total washing time of 10 min across all treatments. US-assisted washing increased myofibrillar protein loss compared with that with CW, as indicated by sodium dodecyl sulfate–polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and the loss increased with longer exposure time—from 7.57 % in US−1 to 12.76 % in US−5. The US−1-washed mince exhibited the highest Ca²⁺–ATPase activity and reactive sulfhydryl (SH) content, even higher than that of CW−3 (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05). Random coil structures decreased in US−5, while other secondary structures did not change significantly. Tertiary structure analysis using Raman spectroscopy revealed comparable tyrosine and tryptophan exposure in US−1, US−3, and CW−3, which may contribute to the increased breaking force and distance through higher extent of hydrophobic interactions in their corresponding surimi gels compared with CW−2 and US − 5 (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05). Oxidation of SH groups and hydrophobic interactions increased in US−3 and US−5 (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.05). US−1 was identified as the optimal condition for a single washing of tilapia mince to reduce water usage with minimal negative effects on protein.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"124 ","pages":"Article 107707"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145753366","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":"Improving amino acids and digestive peptides contents of chicken breast paste using ultrasound-assisted EGCG treatment within a complex meat matrix","authors":"Jiahui Chen ,&nbsp;Xinglian Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107728","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107728","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study systematically investigated the unique effects of ultrasound-assisted EGCG treatment on the amino acids and digestive peptides contents of chicken breast paste. As a complex system, chicken samples exhibited distinct ultrasonic responses that cannot be extrapolated from simplified protein-based studies. To be specific, results demonstrated that ultrasound-assisted EGCG treatment significantly enhanced the essential/non-essential amino acids ratio to 41.03%, which could not be acquired through individual treatment. More so, structural analysis of meat pastes revealed that particle size was reduced by 62.72% after treatment. Furthermore, ultrasound-assisted EGCG treatment reduced total water contents by 13.65%, thereby promoting the transition of immobilized to free water. The above-mentioned changes enhanced enzymatic accessibility and increased peptide contents by 2.18%. This study innovatively highlighted the efficiency of ultrasonic-assisted EGCG treatment in enhancing nutritional features at the level of chicken matrix, offering an important advancement from theory to practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"124 ","pages":"Article 107728"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145785407","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":"Advances in ultrasound-enhanced recovery of marine algal polysaccharides: toward sustainable bioprocessing","authors":"Tehmina Naseem ,&nbsp;Khushi Ali ,&nbsp;Nisha Zahid ,&nbsp;Syed Ali Hassan ,&nbsp;Gholamreza Abdi ,&nbsp;Seydi Yıkmış ,&nbsp;Rana Muhammad Aadil","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107683","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107683","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>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 of polysaccharide bioactivity. To address these limitations, a range of sustainable and cost-effective extraction methods has been developed, including enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE), supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), subcritical water extraction (SWE), microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE). Among these, the UAE, either as a standalone method or integrated within a biorefinery framework, has emerged as a promising and green technology. It offers higher extraction efficiency with reduced time, energy, and cost requirements. Polysaccharides extracted via ultrasound (US) have demonstrated enhanced anticancer, bioactive, and rheological properties. Furthermore, integrating the UAE with green solvents, such as natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDESs), or complementary techniques, including MAE, hot water extraction (HWE), and EAE, has been shown to further improve yields by 2–6 % and enhance functional quality. This review highlights the potential of the UAE, both individually and in combination with other methods for the efficient recovery of algal polysaccharides. It also evaluates the influence of the UAE on the biofunctional properties of the extracted compounds, underscoring their applicability across diverse industrial sectors. Nonetheless, further research is warranted to optimize process parameters, ensure safety, enhance antioxidant activity (AOA), and improve purification and characterization, as well as better understand the structure–activity relationships of these valuable biopolymers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"123 ","pages":"Article 107683"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145531119","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":"Next-generation suturing: Moisture-pressurized and ultrasonic synthesis of Cu–Ag–Al nanorods for antibacterial dental and dialysis applications","authors":"Wenhao Tao ,&nbsp;Yibo Wei ,&nbsp;Zhizen Quan,&nbsp;Chen Li,&nbsp;Gang Tian ,&nbsp;Xiaogang Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107672","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ultsonch.2025.107672","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>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 activity, achieving up to 86.5 % inhibition against <em>E. coli</em> and 74.2 % against <em>S. aureus</em>, with durable adhesion after washing. Cytotoxicity assays on KB and U87 cells revealed selective anticancer potential and acceptable biocompatibility at low doses. The developed ultrasonic synthesis offers a rapid, energy-efficient, and scalable route compared with conventional hydrothermal and microwave methods. The coatings maintained high stability, reduced the risk of nanoparticle release, and exhibited environmental and clinical safety potential. The enhanced antibacterial effect is attributed to synergistic reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and membrane disruption arising from the Cu–Ag–Al interaction. This scalable, low-cost approach demonstrates promise for next-generation infection-resistant sutures in clinical dentistry and dialysis applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":442,"journal":{"name":"Ultrasonics Sonochemistry","volume":"123 ","pages":"Article 107672"},"PeriodicalIF":9.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145462168","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}