Applications of the quartz crystal microbalance in energy and environmental sciences: From flow assurance to nanotechnology

Roshani, Mohammadmehdi; Rostaminikoo, E.; Joonaki, Edris; Dastjerdi, Ali Mirzaalian; Najafi, Bita; Taghikhani, Vahid; Hassanpouryouzband, Aliakbar

doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122998

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“…Moreover, microorganism can consume H 2 , which may result in loss of stored H 2 and precipitation in the pore-system due to release of byproducts, including H 2 S and the acids. , Additionally, a deep saline aquifer H 2 storage system can cause the problems of mineral dissolution and high water cut during the withdrawing period of H 2 . Thus, different mechanisms of formation damages can occur due to fines mobilization and migration during hydrogen injection/withdrawal. − Nevertheless, H 2 storage in salt caverns is a proven technology, owing to its inexpensive investment, enhanced sealing properties and minimum gas cushion requirements . However, microorganisms in particular sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) can develop the risk of H 2 S release as a byproduct in the salt caverns .…”

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Toward a Fundamental Understanding of Geological Hydrogen Storage

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Hassanpouryouzband

Xie

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Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.

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Geological H 2 storage plays a central role to enable the successful transition to the renewable H 2 economy and achieve net-zero emission in the atmosphere. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs are already explored with extensive reservoir and operational data. However, residual hydrocarbons can mix with injected H 2 in the reservoirs. Furthermore, low density and high diffusivity of H 2 may establish H 2 leakage from the reservoirs via fault pathways. Interestingly, H 2 can be consumed by microorganisms, which results in pore-network precipitation, plugging, and partial permeability impairment. Therefore, stored H 2 may be lost in the formations if the storage scenario is not planned cautiously. While salt caverns are safe and commercially proven geo-rock for H 2 storage, they have low-storage capacity compared to depleted gas reservoirs. Moreover, salt structures (e.g., domel, bedded) and microorganisms activities in the salt cavern are limiting factors, which can influence the storage process. Accordingly, we discuss challenges and future perspectives of hydrogen storage in different geological settings. We also highlight geographical limitations with diverse microbial communities and theoretical understanding of abiotic transformation (in terms of rock's minerals, i.e., mica and calcite) for geological H 2 storage. Regarding the fundamental behavior of H 2 in the geological settings, it is less soluble in formation water; therefore, it may achieve less solubility trapping compared to CO 2 and CH 4 . Furthermore, H 2 gas could attain higher capillary entrance pressures in porous media over CH 4 and CO 2 due to higher interfacial tension. Additionally, the low viscosity of H 2 may facilitate its injection and production but H 2 may establish the secondary trapping and viscous fingering. Thus, this review documents a blend of key information for the amendment of subsurface H 2 storage at the industrial scale.

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Toward a Fundamental Understanding of Geological Hydrogen Storage

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Hassanpouryouzband

Xie

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Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.

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“…Recent advances in terms of stability, sensitivity, availability, and high throughput capacity make QCM highly applicable for investigating complex biological problems in advanced research areas such as nanomedicine and TE [ 92 ].…”

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Practical Use of Quartz Crystal Microbalance Monitoring in Cartilage Tissue Engineering

Naranda

Bračič

Vogrin

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Quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) is a real-time, nanogram-accurate technique for analyzing various processes on biomaterial surfaces. QCM has proven to be an excellent tool in tissue engineering as it can monitor key parameters in developing cellular scaffolds. This review focuses on the use of QCM in the tissue engineering of cartilage. It begins with a brief discussion of biomaterials and the current state of the art in scaffold development for cartilage tissue engineering, followed by a summary of the potential uses of QCM in cartilage tissue engineering. This includes monitoring interactions with extracellular matrix components, adsorption of proteins onto biomaterials, and biomaterial–cell interactions. In the last part of the review, the material selection problem in tissue engineering is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of surface nanotopography, the role of nanofilms, and utilization of QCM to as a “screening” tool to improve the material selection process. A step-by-step process for scaffold design is proposed, as well as the fabrication of thin nanofilms in a layer-by-layer manner using QCM. Finally, future trends of QCM application as a “screening” method for 3D printing of cellular scaffolds are envisioned.

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“…Currently, several detection technologies have been developed, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-TR), 12 quartz crystal microbalance (QCMB), 13 and chemically impregnated test papers. 14 Fluorescent probe are appealing tools in trace pollutant detection due to high sensitivity, simple operation, and obvious signal changes.…”

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confidence: 99%