Point Of Exhaustion Research Articles

Meeting California's Hexavalent Chromium MCL Using Strong Base Anion Exchange Resin

The use of five strong base anion exchange resins to treat three potable groundwater sources to meet the new California maximum contaminant level (MCL) for hexavalent chromium (10 μg/L) was investigated. Depending on the resin used, bed volumes treated before breakthrough of total chromium (to 8 μg/L) ranged from approximately 13,800 to 26,400. At the point of resin exhaustion, uptake of total chromium (meq/L) accounted for less than 1% of the exchange capacity reported by resin vendors, whereas the uptake of sulfate accounted for 54–76%. Reusing the brine nine times produced a tenfold reduction in the volume of spent brine requiring ultimate disposal without significantly impairing resin performance. Chromium breakthrough profiles were relatively insensitive to a change in empty bed contact time (0.75 and 2.25 min) and hydraulic loading rates (8–55 mL/min‐cm2, 1.96–13.5 gpm/sf).

GIFs that glitch: eyeball aesthetics for the attention economy

AbstractThe most valuable gift you can give someone is attention. But does this same rule apply to the nonstop demand for attention marshalled through Internet technologies? Driven by an insatiable appetite for profit, scientific research in compression techniques are used to reduce data and economize signals to questionable extremes. Given this awareness, does one comply, paying attention to the point of exhaustion, offering endless hours of eyeball attention re-tweeting, re-blogging, and ‘liking’ so someone else may reap profit, or does one tweak the circuit and rewire the rules of the game? A number of contemporary artists have gravitated to the latter, reconfiguring otherwise functional Internet tools and interfaces into error-laden ‘glitch art’ and animated Graphic Interchange Format (GIFs). While these new glitch genres appear to offer nothing but meaningless fragments of polychromatic noise, they do in fact raise valuable questions regarding the material and economic logic of the Internet, normativ...

Cerebral mechanisms underlying the effects of music during a fatiguing isometric ankle-dorsiflexion task.

The brain mechanisms by which music-related interventions ameliorate fatigue-related symptoms during the execution of fatiguing motor tasks are hitherto under-researched. The objective of the present study was to investigate the effects of music on brain electrical activity and psychophysiological measures during the execution of an isometric fatiguing ankle-dorsiflexion task performed until the point of volitional exhaustion. Nineteen healthy participants performed two fatigue tests at 40% of maximal voluntary contraction while listening to music or in silence. Electrical activity in the brain was assessed by use of a 64-channel EEG. The results indicated that music downregulated theta waves in the frontal, central, and parietal regions of the brain during exercise. Music also induced a partial attentional switching from associative thoughts to task-unrelated factors (dissociative thoughts) during exercise, which led to improvements in task performance. Moreover, participants experienced a more positive affective state while performing the isometric task under the influence of music.

Audio Authentication by Exploring the Absolute-Error-Map of ENF Signals

Recently, the electric network frequency (ENF), a natural signature embedded in many audio recordings, has been utilized as a criterion to examine the authenticity of audio recordings. ENF-based audio authentication system involves extraction of the ENF signal from a questioned audio recording, and matching it with the reference signal stored in an ENF database. This establishes a popular application of audio timestamp verification. In this paper, we explore another important application, i.e., ENF-based audio tampering detection, which has received less research attention. Specifically, we introduce the absolute-error-map (AEM) between the ENF signals obtained from the testing audio recording and the database. The AEM serves as an ensemble of the raw data associated with the ENF matching process. Through intensive analysis of the AEM, we propose two algorithms to jointly deal with timestamp verification and tampering detection, including insertion, deletion, and splicing attacks, respectively. The first algorithm is based on exhaustive point search and measurement, while the second algorithm leverages the image erosion technique to achieve fast detection of tampering type and tampered region, thus the second algorithm sacrifices some accuracy for speed. The authentication mechanism is that the system first determines if the testing data have been tampered with, and then outputs the timestamp information if no tampering is detected. Otherwise, it outputs the tampering type and tampered region. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed solution via both synthetic and practical examples from our practically deployed audio authentication system.

Severe hypoxia during incremental exercise to exhaustion provokes negative post-exercise affects

The post-exercise emotional response is mainly dependent on the intensity of the exercise performed; moderate exercise causes positive feelings, whereas maximal exercise may prompt negative affects. Acute hypoxia impairs peak O2 uptake (V̇O2peak), resulting in a shift to a lower absolute intensity at the point of exhaustion. Hence, the purpose of the study was to examine whether a severe hypoxic stimulus would influence the post-exercise affective state in healthy lowlanders performing an incremental exercise to exhaustion. Thirty-six male lowlanders performed, in a counter-balanced order and separated by a 48-h interval, two incremental exercise trials to exhaustion to determine their V̇O2peak, while they were breathing either room air (AIR; FiO2: 0.21), or a hypoxic gas mixture (HYPO; FiO2: 0.12). Before and immediately after each trial, subjects were requested to complete two questionnaires, based on how they felt at that particular moment: (i) the Profile of Mood States-Short Form, and (ii) the Activation Deactivation Adjective Check List. During the post-exercise phase, they also completed the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory. V̇O2peak was significantly lower in the HYPO than the AIR trial (~15%; p<0.001). Still, after the HYPO trial, energy, calmness and motivation were markedly impaired, whereas tension, confusion, and perception of physical and general fatigue were exaggerated (p≤0.05). Accordingly, present findings suggest that an incremental exercise to exhaustion performed in severe hypoxia provokes negative post-exercise emotions, induces higher levels of perceived fatigue and decreases motivation; the affective responses coincide with the comparatively lower V̇O2peak than that achieved in normoxic conditions.

Mathematical Modeling of the Anthocyanins Adsorption/Desorption from Blueberries on Amberlite FPX-66 Resin in A Fixed Bed Column

The objective of the present study was to predict column design parameters using mathematical models such as bed depth service time (BDST) and the empty bed residence time (EBRT). The dynamic adsorption/desorption of anthocyanins from blueberry water extracts was conducted on Amberlite FPX-66 resin in a fixed bed column system. Blueberry anthocyanins were extracted with acidified hot water (90 °C) utilizing high power ultrasound. Breakthrough curves were obtained at different bed depths (5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 and 15 cm) and constant flow rate of 4.0 mL/min. Increase in bed height increased both the breakpoint and exhaustion point of the FPX-66 resin. The experimental data fitted well to BDST model at 5% of the breakthrough curve (R2 = 0.9864). The EBRT was in the range of 3.75–10.25 min at different bed depths. In addition, desorption of anthocyanins was studied at different ethanol concentrations and sigmoid equation was applied to obtain maximum recovery rates. Practical Applications Anthocyanins are antioxidant flavonoids in blueberries. They are responsible for the blue color of the berries and are known to promote better health by preventing chronic diseases. A concentrated anthocyanin extract from blueberries has the potential to be used as dietary supplement, natural colorant and functional food ingredient. This present study optimized resin adsorption method to concentrate polyphenols and remove sugars using mathematical models. Optimization of the column design parameters can be used in designing a pilot/industrial scale column for the separation and concentration of anthocyanins from blueberries.

Quantitative trait loci mapping of dauer larvae development in growing populations of Caenorhabditis briggsae

The life cycles of many free-living nematodes contain developmental switches that allow individuals to either develop directly to adulthood, or to arrest development as a stress resistant and long-lived dauer larval stage. Here, in a panel of Caenorhabditis briggsae recombinant inbred lines derived from the isolates HK104 x AF16, we use methodologies developed for C.elegans to map quantitative trait loci (QTLs) affecting the number of dauer larvae present at the point of food patch exhaustion. These analyses provide strong support for three QTLs and are suggestive of a further two.

Adsorption of hexavalent chromium by crosslinked chitosan-iron(III) in an air-lift reactor.

Column experiments were conducted in an airlift reactor containing a certain amount of crosslinked chitosan-iron(III) (Ch-Fe), to examine the effects of adsorbent mass, flow rate, and influent concentrations on Cr(VI) removal. The breakthrough time increased with an increase in Ch-Fe mass, but decreased with an increase in initial Cr(VI) concentration. The exhaustion time decreased with an increase in initial Cr(VI) concentration. The capacity at the breakthrough point increased with an increase in Ch-Fe mass, flow rate, and initial Cr(VI) concentration. The capacity at the exhaustion point increased with an increase in flow rate, but showed no specific trend with an increase in initial Cr(VI) concentration. The bed volumes at breakthrough point increased with an increase in Ch-Fe, flow rate and Cr(VI) concentration. The adsorbent exhaustion decreased with an increase in flow rate and Ch-Fe, but increased with an increase in initial Cr(VI) concentration. Columns with large amounts of Ch-Fe are preferable for obtaining optimal results during the adsorption process. The higher the flow velocity, the better the column performance. The Thomas, Clark and Yoon-Nelson models were applied to the experimental results. Good agreement was observed between the predicted theoretical breakthrough curves and the experimental results.

Source term estimation and the isotopic ratio of radioactive material released from the WIPP repository in New Mexico, USA

After almost 15 years of operations, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) had one of its waste drums breach underground as a result of a runaway chemical reaction in the waste it contained. This incident occurred on February 14, 2014. Moderate levels of radioactivity were released into the underground air. A small portion of the contaminated underground air also escaped to the surface through the ventilation system and was detected approximately 1 km away from the facility. According to the source term estimation, the actual amount of radioactivity released from the WIPP site was less than 1.5 mCi. The highest activity detected on the surface was 115.2 μBq/m3 for 241Am and 10.2 μBq/m3 for 239+240Pu at a sampling station located 91 m away from the underground air exhaust point and 81.4 μBq/m3 of 241Am and 5.8 μBq/m3 of 239+240Pu at a monitoring station located approximately 1 km northwest of the WIPP facility. The dominant radionuclides released were americium and plutonium, in a ratio that matches the content of the breached drum.Air monitoring across the WIPP site intensified following the first reports of radiation detection underground to determine the extent of impact to WIPP personnel, the public, and the environment. In this paper, the early stage monitoring data collected by an independent monitoring program conducted by the Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring & Research Center (CEMRC) and an oversight monitoring program conducted by the WIPP's management and operating contractor, the Nuclear Waste Partnership (NWP) LLC were utilized to estimate the actual amount of radioactivity released from the WIPP underground. The Am and Pu isotope ratios were measured and used to support the hypothesis that the release came from one drum identified as having breached that represents a specific waste stream with this radionuclide ratio in its inventory. This failed drum underwent a heat and gas producing reaction that overpowered its vent and lifted its lid to allow release of waste into the underground air.

사학연금의 재정안정화와 적정성 유지 방안

사학연금은 사립학교 교직원이 의무 가입하는 연금으로, 가입자들이 퇴직, 사망 등으로 경제적 위험에 처한 경우 연금을 수급하여 안정을 보장하기 위한 사회보장제도이다. 따라서 사학연금이 공적연금의 기능을 위해서는 기금의 안정성 및 지속가능성이 확보되어야 하며, 적절한 급여소득을 보장해야 할 것이다. 그러나 가장 대표적 공적연금인 공무원연금은 이미 2001년 재정수지 적자를 기록하였으며, 누적적자폭은 앞으로 더욱 커질 것으로 예상되어 최근 이에 대한 여러 개혁안이 활발히 논의되고 있다. 사학연금 제도는 기본적으로 공무원연금제도를 기초로 하는바, 이러한 국민연금 및 공무원연금 개혁 논의에서 자유롭지 못하다. 뿐만 아니라 한국의 고령화 및 인구구조 추세로 볼 때, 현행제도 하에서는 사학연금 기금 역시 향후 30년 내 기금 고갈이 예상되는 바, 현재의 사학연금 제도가 개선될 필요가 있음을 시사한다. 본 연구는 기존의 사학연금 제도의 문제점을 짚어보고, 이를 개선하기 위한 추계방법 및 개정방안을 제안한다. 이를 위해 사학연금의 장기재정추계를 통한 기금고갈시점 및 재정적자액의 규모를 예측하고, 현재 및 미래의 인구구조를 반영한 수급부담 구조를 비교 분석함으로써, 사학연금의 안정성과 적정성을 유지하기 위한 연금개혁 방안을 논의하고자 한다. Korea Teachers Pension (private school pension) is a mandatory pension and a social security system for private school teachers to ensure the stability of subscribers by a supplying pension when they (and their dependents) face future economic risk due to retirement or death. Therefore, the Teachers Pension must provide stability and sustainability in regards to adequacy of income and to function as a pension. However, the Government Employees Pension System (GEPS) of Korea (the most representative special occupation pension) recorded a fiscal deficit in 2001 and with an accumulated deficit that is expected to grow; subsequently, various plans for the reform of GEPS have been actively discussed. The Korea Teachers Pension system is based on the GEPS scheme and is not free from the GEPS discussions on reforms of national pension. The current system for the Teachers Pension needs to be improved because it is expected to be depleted within the next 30 years due to low fertility and an aging population in Korea. This study discusses existing Teachers Pension schemes problems and suggests a projection method and revised plans to improve it. We use long-term financial projections of the Teachers Pension to estimate the fund exhaustion point and the minus balance of the financial scale as well as analyze the supply-demand burden structure that reflects the future population structure to propose Teachers Pension reforms that will improve stability and adequacy.

Effects of GLC7 and REG1 deletion on maltose metabolism and leavening ability of baker’s yeast in lean dough

Maltose metabolism and leavening ability of baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) in lean dough is negatively influenced by glucose repression. To improve maltose metabolism and leavening ability, it is necessary to alleviate glucose repression. In this study, we focus on the effects of regulators (GLC7 encoding the catalytic and REG1 encoding the regulatory subunits of protein phosphatase type 1) of glucose repression on maltose metabolism and leavening ability of baker’s yeast in lean dough. To this end, GLC7 and/or REG1 deletions were constructed and characterized in terms of the growth characteristics, maltose metabolism, leavening ability, and enzyme activities. The results suggest that GLC7 and/or REG1 deletions increased maltose metabolism and leavening ability at different level with glucose derepression and increased enzymes (maltase and maltose permease) activities. In a medium containing glucose and maltose, at the point of glucose exhaustion the maltose metabolized and the leavening ability were increased 59.3% and 23.1%, respectively, in the case of a REG1 single gene deletion.

Large solutions of elliptic semilinear equations in the borderline case. An exhaustive and intrinsic point of view

We revisit the problem Δu=f(u) in Ω, u(x)→∞ as x→∂Ω, where Ω⊂RN, N>1, is a bounded smooth domain and f is an increasing and continuous function in R+ with f(0+)=0 for which the Keller–Osserman condition holds. We study uniqueness of solutions, extending known results about the boundary blow-up behavior of solutions. Furthermore, we obtain explicit representations for the second order terms in the explosive boundary expansion of solutions under intrinsic and direct assumptions. Our study is exhaustive including both ordinary and borderline cases providing new and sharp results.

The role of fluid temperature and form on endurance performance in the heat.

Exercising in the heat often results in an excessive increase in body core temperature, which can be detrimental to health and endurance performance. Research in recent years has shifted toward the optimum temperature at which drinks should be ingested. The ingestion of cold drinks can reduce body core temperature before exercise but less so during exercise. Temperature of drinks does not seem to have an effect on the rate of gastric emptying and intestinal absorption. Manipulating the specific heat capacity of a solution can further induce a greater heat sink. Ingestion of ice slurry exploits the additional energy required to convert the solution from ice to water (enthalpy of fusion). Body core temperature is occasionally observed to be higher at the point of exhaustion with the ingestion of ice slurry. There is growing evidence to suggest that ingesting ice slurry is an effective and practical strategy to prevent excessive rise of body core temperature and improve endurance performance. This information is especially important when only a fixed amount of fluid is allowed to be carried, often seen in some ultra-endurance events and military operations. Future studies should evaluate the efficacy of ice slurry in various exercise and environmental conditions.

Environmental and health impacts of February 14, 2014 radiation release from the nation's only deep geologic nuclear waste repository

The environmental impact of the February 14, 2014 radiation release from the nation's only deep geologic nuclear waste repository, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) was assessed using monitoring data from an independent monitoring program conducted by the Carlsbad Environmental Monitoring & Research Center (CEMRC). After almost 15 years of safe and efficient operations, the WIPP had one of its waste drums rupture underground resulting in the release of moderate levels of radioactivity into the underground air. A small amount of radioactivity also escaped to the surface through the ventilation system and was detected above ground. It was the first unambiguous release from the WIPP repository. The dominant radionuclides released were americium and plutonium, in a ratio that matches the content of the breached drum. The accelerated air monitoring campaign, which began following the accident, indicates that releases were low and localized, and no radiation-related health effects among local workers or the public would be expected. The highest activity detected was 115.2 μBq/m3 for 241Am and 10.2 μBq/m3 for 239+240Pu at a sampling station located 91 m away from the underground air exhaust point and 81.4 μBq/m3 of 241Am and 5.8 μBq/m3 of 239+240Pu at a monitoring station located approximately one kilometer northwest of the WIPP facility.CEMRC's recent monitoring data show that the concentration levels of these radionuclides have returned to normal background levels and in many instances, are not even detectable, demonstrating no long-term environmental impacts of the recent radiation release event at the WIPP. This article presents an evaluation of almost one year of environmental monitoring data that informed the public that the levels of radiation that got out to the environment were very low and did not, and will not harm anyone or have any long-term environmental consequence. In terms of radiological risk at or in the vicinity of the WIPP site, the increased risk from the WIPP releases is exceedingly small, approaching zero.

On the CFO/Channel estimation technique for MIMO-OFDM systems without using a prior knowledge of channel length

In this paper, we propose an estimator which jointly estimates the carrier frequency offset (CFO) and channel state without a prior knowledge of channel length (CL) for a multiple-input multiple-output orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing system. A preliminary CFO/channel estimate is first reached based on the maximum-likelihood criterion. To improve the over-determined problem, a CL estimation technique is further developed. The first-order Taylor series expansion approach is used to determine the trimmed CFO estimate such that the exhaustive point search can be avoided. Simulation results have been presented to demonstrate that the proposed scheme provides a performance comparable to that of the optimal estimation which assumes that CL is known in advance.

Single dose of intra-muscular platelet rich plasma reverses the increase in plasma iron levels in exercise-induced muscle damage: A pilot study

BackgroundPlatelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy is widely used in enhancing the recovery of skeletal muscle from injury. However, the impact of intramuscular delivery of PRP on hematologic and biochemical responses has not been fully elucidated in exercise-induced muscle damage. The purpose of this investigation the effects of intramuscular delivery of PRP on hematologic and biochemical responses and recovery strategy muscle damage induced by high intensity muscle exercise (exercise-induced muscle damage, EIMD). MethodsModerately active male volunteers participated in this study and were assigned to a control group (control, n = 6) and PRP administration group (PRP, n = 6). The subjects performed exercise with a load of 80% one repetition maximum (1RM) maximal voluntary contraction of the elbow flexors until point of exhaustion of the non-dominant arm was reached. The arms were treated with saline or autologous PRP post-24 h EIMD. Venous blood samples were obtained in the morning to establish a baseline value and 1–4 days post-exercise and were analyzed for serum ferritin, iron, iron binding capacity (IBC), creatinine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT). ResultsThe baseline levels of plasma iron, ferritin, IBC, CK, LDH, AST, and ALT were similar in both the control and PRP groups. However, 24-h following exercise a significant increase in these parameters was observed in both groups between 1 and 4 days during the recovery period. Interestingly, PRP administration decreased plasma iron levels compared to the control on the second day post-exercise. Plasma IBC increased in PRP group from Days 2 to 4 post-exercise compared to the control group whilst PRP administration had no effect on plasma ferritin, CK, AST, ALT, or LDH. ConclusionAcute exhaustive exercise increased muscle damage markers, including plasma iron, IBC, and ferritin levels, indicating muscle damage induced by exercise. PRP administration improves inflammation by reversing the increase in the iron levels post-exercise without displaying any myotoxicity and may have a role to play in the recovery of exercise-induced muscle damage.

A Research on the Burnout and the Teaching Profession Attitudes of Teacher Candidates

Purpose of this study is to examine burnout and teaching profession attitudes of teacher candidates. Research was conducted with 287 teacher candidates. By the findings; burnout and teaching profession attitudes of teacher candidates don’t differ according to their gender. Burnout of teacher candidates differs according to their graduation status but teaching profession attitudes of teacher candidates don’t differ according to their graduation status. Emotional exhaustion points of teacher candidates differ according to their field of study. Teacher candidates in art teaching have the highest emotional exhaustion mean ranks and teacher candidates in nursing have the lowest emotional exhaustion mean ranks. Lack of personal accomplishment points of teacher candidates differ according to their field of study. Teacher candidates in American culture and literature have the highest lack of personal accomplishment mean ranks and teacher candidates in Turkish teaching have the lowest lack of personal accomplishment mean ranks. Depersonalization points of teacher candidates differ according to their field of study. Teacher candidates in journalism have the highest lack of personal accomplishment mean ranks and teacher candidates in German language and literature have the lowest lack of personal accomplishment mean ranks. Teaching profession attitude points of teacher candidates differ according to their field of study. Teacher candidates in geography have the highest teaching profession attitude mean ranks and teacher candidates in journalism have the lowest teaching profession attitude mean ranks. Additionally, burnout of teacher candidates explains 9% of the total variance of their teaching profession attitude. Examining the results of the t-test, competence and depersonalization are seen to be the significant predictors of teacher candidates’ teaching profession attitude.

Adsorption of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol from aqueous solutions by a surfactant-modified zeolitic tuff: batch and continuous studies

In the present study, a clinoptilolite-rich tuff was modified with hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium chloride and was used for the removal of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol (TCP) from aqueous solutions. Kinetic and isotherm of TCP adsorption were studied in a batch system, and the continuous adsorption experiments were performed as a function of initial TCP concentration in a packed bed column. Kinetic experiments indicated that the TCP adsorption by the surfactant-modified zeolite (SMZ) was rapid and reached to equilibrium in 30 min for all TCP concentrations. The pseudo-second-order rate equation best described the kinetic of TCP adsorption onto the SMZ (R2 > 0.99). Isotherm experiments were conducted in an initial TCP concentration range of 25–200 mg/L, and the isotherm data were found to be in the best fitness with the Langmuir model (R2 > 0.99). According to the Langmuir model, the maximum adsorption capacity (qm) of TCP was obtained to be 12.9 mg/g. In the packed bed column, by increasing the influent TCP concentration from 100 to 200 mg/L, the adsorption capacity at complete exhaustion point drastically increased from 14.7 to 35.5 mg/L. The breakthrough curves were predicted with the suitable fitness by both the Thomas and Yoon–Nelson models (R2 > 0.93).

Exhausting the fatigue university: in search of a biopolitics of research

Today it would seem that being fatigued is a fairly common physical and psychological effect of educational systems based on an increasing demand for high-yield performance quotas. In higher education, ‘publish or perish’ is a kind of imperative to perform, perform better, and perform optimally leading to an overall economy of fatigue. In this paper we provide a critical theory of what we are calling the ‘fatigue university.’ While highlighting the negative costs of fatigue, we also provide a philosophical distinction between tiredness and exhaustion that disrupts the biopolitics of fatigue from the inside. To do so, we turn to Gilles Deleuze and Giorgio Agamben whose writings on exhaustion point to its educational importance. Indeed, it is through the very ‘illnesses’ of exhaustion that the biopolitics of research can be problematized and opened up for new configurations.

Comparison of Adsorption Capability of Activated Carbon and Metal Doped TiO2 for Geosmin and 2‐MIB Removal from Water

This study stemmed from consumer complaints about earthy and musty off‐flavours in treated water of Rawal Lake Filtration Plant. In recent years, several novel adsorbents have been developed from nanomaterials for enhancing the contaminant removal efficiency. This paper presents preparation and the use of new adsorbents Pt doped titania and Fe doped titania, for the adsorption capacity of Geosmin and 2‐MIB from water under laboratory conditions and their comparison, with most widely used activated carbon, under batch and column experiments. Stock solutions were prepared by using Geosmin and 2‐MIB standards, procured by Sigma Aldrich (England). Samples were analysed using SPME‐GC‐FID. The adsorption of Geosmin and 2‐MIB on GAC conformed to the Freundlich isotherm, while that of adsorption on metal doped titania fit equally well to both Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. Moreover, data, generated for the kinetic isotherm, confirmed that Geosmin and 2‐MIB removal is a function of contact time. Breakthrough column tests using 125 mg/L Pt doped titania nanoparticles, coated on glass beads against 700 ng/L of off‐flavours, attained later breakthrough and exhaustion points and removed 98% of Geosmin and 97% of 2‐MIB at room temperature. All columns could be regenerated using 50 mL 0.1 molar sodium hydroxide.