Pressurized Extraction Research Articles

Kinetic parameter for scale-up and γ-oryzanol content of rice bran oil as antioxidant: Comparison of maceration, ultrasonication, pneumatic press extraction

Rice bran oil is one of oryzanol source oils. Oryzanol is an antioxidant compound that is related to the absorption of cholesterol, and is used in hyperlipidemia treatment and menopause problems. RBO extraction, purification and its γ-oryzanol content have been carefully reviewed. The quality and concentration of γ-oryzanol depend on the extraction process and purification. In selecting the extraction method to obtain the highest oryzanol content, in addition to comparing the concentration of oryzanol obtained and it can also be done by comparing the extraction kinetics parameters. Modeling according to physical or empirical kinetics can contribute in increasing the result of extraction. This study aims to determine the highest oryzanol content in rice bran oil, comparing several extraction methods and studies of rice bran oil extraction kinetic is necessary for scale up purposes. In this study is conducted Rice Bran Oil Extraction with n-Hexane solvent using several different methods, such as maceration, ultrasonication, and pneumatic press extractions. Independent variable that is used is the extraction time and yield as dependent variable. The study shows that the best extraction method to get the highest yield is 10.34 % by ultrasonicator and oryzanol content is 5.09 mg/g by a pneumatic press machine. According to kinetic parameter k2 is 0.001546, Cs is 0.0589, and h is 0.4707, R2 = 0.9715 obtained from extraction using ultrasonicator.

Valorisation of Agri-Food Waste for Bioactive Compounds: Recent Trends and Future Sustainable Challenges.

Worldwide, a massive amount of agriculture and food waste is a major threat to the environment, the economy and public health. However, these wastes are important sources of phytochemicals (bioactive), such as polyphenols, carotenoids, carnitine, coenzymes, essential oils and tocopherols, which have antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticarcinogenic properties. Hence, it represents a promising opportunity for the food, agriculture, cosmetics, textiles, energy and pharmaceutical industries to develop cost effective strategies. The value of agri-food wastes has been extracted from various valuable bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, dietary fibre, proteins, lipids, vitamins, carotenoids, organic acids, essential oils and minerals, some of which are found in greater quantities in the discarded parts than in the parts accepted by the market used for different industrial sectors. The value of agri-food wastes and by-products could assure food security, maintain sustainability, efficiently reduce environmental pollution and provide an opportunity to earn additional income for industries. Furthermore, sustainable extraction methodologies like ultrasound-assisted extraction, pressurized liquid extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, pulse electric field-assisted extraction, ultrasound microwave-assisted extraction and high hydrostatic pressure extraction are extensively used for the isolation, purification and recovery of various bioactive compounds from agri-food waste, according to a circular economy and sustainable approach. This review also includes some of the critical and sustainable challenges in the valorisation of agri-food wastes and explores innovative eco-friendly methods for extracting bioactive compounds from agri-food wastes, particularly for food applications. The highlights of this review are providing information on the valorisation techniques used for the extraction and recovery of different bioactive compounds from agricultural food wastes, innovative and promising approaches. Additionally, the potential use of these products presents an affordable alternative towards a circular economy and, consequently, sustainability. In this context, the encapsulation process considers the integral and sustainable use of agricultural food waste for bioactive compounds that enhance the properties and quality of functional food.

Valorisation of Raspberry Seeds in Cosmetic Industry-Green Solutions.

The fruit processing industry generates large quantities of by-products well known to be rich in bioactive compounds with numerous nutritional properties and beneficial effects for human health. We developed a strategy to valorise raspberry seeds and obtain valuable ingredients with potential application in cosmetic skincare formulas. Cold press extraction technology was applied to extract oil, and the remaining defatted raspberry seed cake was treated with three proline based deep eutectic solvents (DES) to extract polyphenols. The most potent was proline/citric acid extract, with free and total ellagic acid content (52.4 mg/L and 86.4 mg/L), total phenolic content (TPC, 550.1 mg GAE/L) and radical scavenging activity (RSA, 4742.7 mmol TE/L). After the direct mixing of the extract and after encapsulation with starch as a carrier, the skincare emulsion and microemulsion were characterised by irritation potential (Zein test), transepidermal water loss (TEWL), red blood cell (RBC), and DPPH antioxidant test. The resulting preparations were of improved quality in comparison to the control hand cream, with a low skin irritation effect, lower TEWL, and higher antioxidant potential. This work complies with circular economy principles and green technology standards, and represents the efficient model on how to reuse natural resources through waste minimization.

A gas-mechanical-damage coupling model based on the TLF-SPH method and its application to gas seepage in fractured coal

The coupled calculation of gas seepage in fractured coal is a challenge in computational mechanics. In this paper, a gas seepage model of fractured coal is developed based on smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH). Then, the accuracy of the seepage model based on the partial differential equation (PDE) with a constant coefficient is verified by a reference example. Moreover, the seepage characteristics of gas in homogeneous coal based on a PDE with constant and variable coefficients are analyzed, and their numerical errors are compared. Then, based on the gas seepage model of fractured coal, the effects of heterogeneity, defect opening and inclination on gas seepage in coal are studied. In addition, considering the influence of coal deformation and preexisting defects on gas seepage, a gas-mechanical-damage coupling model for gas seepage simulation is proposed by using the SPH method with the total Lagrangian formula (TLF-SPH). Subsequently, the permeability evolution and gas seepage characteristics of borehole surrounding rock under different conditions (such as overburden load, extraction pressure, borehole radius and initial gas pressure) are investigated, revealing the seepage-mechanical coupling mechanism of fractured coal during gas extraction. This work provides important theoretical support for mine gas extraction and gas outburst disaster prevention technology.

Mechanism Analysis and Multiobjective Optimization of Efficient and Energy-Saving Separation of Green Fuel Additives via Extractive Pressure Swing Distillation with an Ionic Liquid Mixed Entrainer

Mechanism Analysis and Multiobjective Optimization of Efficient and Energy-Saving Separation of Green Fuel Additives via Extractive Pressure Swing Distillation with an Ionic Liquid Mixed Entrainer

Taguchi approach for assessing supercritical CO2 (sCO2) fluid extraction of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from Chlorella Vulgaris sp. microalgae

This research explicitly investigates the utilization of Chlorella Vulgaris sp. microalgae as a renewable source for lipid production, focusing on its application in bioplastic manufacturing. This study employed the supercritical fluid extraction technique employing supercritical CO2 (sCO2) as a green technology to selectively extract and produce PHA's precursor utilizing CO2 solvent as a cleaner solvent compared to conventional extraction method. The study assessed the effects of three extraction parameters, namely temperature (40–60 °C), pressure (15–35 MPa), and solvent flow rate (4–8 ml/min). The pressure, flowrate, and temperature were found to be the most significant parameters affecting the sCO2 extraction. Through Taguchi optimization, the optimal parameters were determined as 60 °C, 35 MPa, and 4 ml/min with the highest lipid yield of 46.74 wt%; above-average findings were reported. Furthermore, the pretreatment process involved significant effects such as crumpled and exhaustive structure, facilitating the efficient extraction of total lipids from the microalgae matrix. This study investigated the microstructure of microalgae biomatrix before and after extraction using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was utilized to assess the potential of the extracted material as a precursor for biodegradable plastic production, with a focus on reduced heavy metal content through inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) analysis. The lipid extracted from Chlorella Vulgaris sp. microalgae was analysed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), identifying key constituents, including oleic acid (C18H34O2), n-Hexadecanoic acid (C16H32O2), and octadecanoic acid (C18H36O2), essential for polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) formation.

Photovoltaic systems promote grassland restoration by coordinating water and nutrient uptake, transport and utilization

The extensive use of fossil fuels puts ecological and economic coordinated development at risk. Photovoltaic systems relieve the pressure of resource extraction and energy generation on climate change, and their installation and module operation affect vegetation productivity and grassland restoration by changing the microenvironment and ecosystem processes. However, it is still unclear whether plants adapt to these changes in photovoltaic systems to sustain their growth. Here, combined stable isotope techniques with plant traits, plant adaptations to photovoltaic systems at different scales were analyzed from the perspectives of water and nutrient sources, uptake, transport, and utilization. The results showed that photovoltaic systems increased water uptake by the dominant species Leymus chinensis from the top 10 cm of the soil and the aboveground biomass. This was associated with strong plasticity of roots and conduction tissues, which improved resource uptake from the fertile surface soil and transport within the plant, and promoted photosynthesis and leaf water loss by inducing stomatal opening. Different from fixed photovoltaic systems, tracking photovoltaic systems improved ecosystem water use efficiency and surface soil nutrient availability by reducing soil temperature. Tilting tracking photovoltaic systems especially promoted biomass accumulation and grassland restoration. The study suggested that photovoltaic systems promoted vegetation restoration of grassland ecosystem in semi-arid region through the water and nutrient coordination and the carbon-water coupling, and provides a solution for reasonable planning of photovoltaic industry and sustainable socio-economic development.

Analysis of the oil extraction process and prospects of automation of screw press operation

Over the last few years, vegetable oils have become an integral food part of the vast majority of the planet's population. In order to preserve all valuable substances in vegetable oils, it is necessary to correctly choose the rational parameters of the oil extraction process. The main purpose of this research is to analyze the influence of various factors on the quantitative and force parameters of the oil extraction process and substantiate the prospective directions of automation of the screw press operation. The research methodology is focused on mathematical modeling of the pressing process and analyzing the stress-strain characteristics of the pressed material (sunflower seeds and cake) at different operational conditions and design parameters of the screw. The obtained results are presented in the form of analytical dependencies of the press output (productivity), extraction pressure, and consumed power on the screw rotational frequency and screw flight pitch. The corresponding graphical dependencies are plotted for visualization of the obtained results with reference to the existing household press LiangTai LTP200. The conclusions on the prospective directions of automation of the screw press operation are drawn. Particularly, the necessity of regulating the temperature of the pressing chamber and extracted oil by means of applying additional heating and cooling devices is substantiated. As well, the sensors that monitor the mass of the extracted oil and the consumed current of the electric motor are proposed to be installed. The rotational frequency of the screw is suggested to be adjustable by applying the frequency converter controlled by the additional electronic system based on the data obtained from the sensors. The paper may be used by scientists and engineers working on designing screw presses and improvement of their performance characteristics. Further investigations on the subject of this research may be focused on experimental verification of the qualitative and quantitative parameters of the extracted oil depending on the type of the seeds or kernels to be pressed, and operational parameters of the press (screw rotation frequency, temperature of the pressing chamber, etc.).

The biometry of Cardisoma crassum (Brachyura: Gecarcinidae) from two folkloric festivals in Veraguas, Panama

This study explores the biometry of Cardisoma crassum individuals presented in two folkloric festivals within the Montijo Gulf in 2022 and 2023. Crabs in the Rio de Jesús (RJ) festival from 2022 exhibited a male biased sex ratio, contrasting Montijo's (MO) even sex ratio in 2023. Carapace widths were similar between festivals (RJ, 65.59 ± 6.56 mm; MO: 64.29 ± 5.92 mm). Sex-based size variations were consistent within years but not between years. Localities showed significant size and sex ratio differences, while transportation distance to the festival venues did not correlate with crab size. Additionally, a comparison between current data and previous studies from 2014–2015, 2021 and 2022, highlighted size differences among sites might not be related to yearly increasing crab demand; instead, site-specific extraction pressure may be an underlying factor. Festivals consumed approximately 198 crab bundles in Rio de Jesús in 2022 (≈ 2,376 individuals) and an estimated 207 bundles in Montijo in 2023 (≈ 2,484 individuals). This study unveils complex dynamics in C. crassum populations at the local level, encompassing sex ratios, size variations, and economic dimensions within festival contexts. Understanding these multifaceted dynamics is crucial for effectively managing these coastal crab populations in the future.

The Whakamaru magmatic system (Taupō Volcanic Zone, New Zealand), part 2: Evidence from ignimbrite deposits for the pre-eruptive distribution of melt-dominated magma and magma mush

The complex volcanology and petrology of the Whakamaru volcanic deposits in Aotearoa New Zealand have thus far obscured the number of eruptive phases and the relative timing of these eruption(s). We investigate pumice clasts from multiple localities to elucidate the relative timing of the eruptions, with a focus on the pre-eruptive conditions of the melt-dominated magma bodies that fed the Whakamaru eruptions and on the mushes from which these magmas were extracted. Paired whole-rock and glass compositions confirm four magma types erupted during the Whakamaru eruptions (types A, B, C, D; originally identified by Brown et al., 1998). Using the glass compositions of the pumice clasts, we calculate pre-eruptive storage temperatures (using zircon saturation geothermometry) and pressures (using rhyolite-MELTS geobarometry). Using matching whole-rock compositions from a subset of pumice clasts, we calculate extraction pressures from magma mush (also using rhyolite-MELTS geobarometry). Pre-eruptive storage pressures estimate the depths where melt-dominated magma bodies were located prior to eruption; extraction pressures, in contrast, estimate the depths at which melt was extracted from magma mush to form melt-dominated magma bodies at shallower levels of the crust. Magmas were stored at shallow depths (∼50-150 MPa) prior to eruption. Extraction pressures for types B and C are well constrained to 155-355 MPa (with an assemblage including plagioclase and quartz). Extraction pressures for types A and D depend on oxygen fugacity (fO2), as the extraction assemblage includes plagioclase and orthopyroxene (170-290 MPa for ΔNNO = 0 to +0.5 and 290-360 MPa for ΔNNO = +1 to +1.5). The four magma types likely represent independent magma bodies, with these melt-dominated magma bodies stored shallower than and separate from the mush. At least two different magma subsystems fed the Whakamaru eruptions – one subsystem sourced the type A and type D magmas, while the other sourced the type B and type C magmas. The distribution of magma types recorded in the ignimbrite deposits and in the correlated tephras (Harmon et al., 2024) reveal the sequence of eruption for the four different mappable ignimbrites. The ignimbrites to the east of the caldera (Rangitaiki ± Te Whaiti) erupted before the Whakamaru ignimbrite (sensu stricto) to the west of the caldera. The youngest Whakamaru ignimbrite eruptions likely deposited to the northwest of the caldera contemporaneously with the Manunui ignimbrite to the west of the caldera. The combination of petrological data from the ignimbrites and associated tephras suggest a complex system that included laterally juxtaposed melt-dominated magmas as well as laterally juxtaposed magma mushes that spanned much of the shallow crust, but with regions in which magma appeared in low concentration or was entirely absent. This complex pre-eruptive architecture probably contributed to the complex eruptive patterns observed for the Whakamaru eruptions.

Recovering hydrocarbon from oily sludge using supercritical CO2: Experiments and a new method for predicting optimal conditions

A novel methodology considering phase behavior and hydrogen bonding association between asphaltene and water was developed to predict the optimal conditions during hydrocarbon recovery from oily sludge (OS) using supercritical CO2 (SCCO2). The predicted optimal extraction temperature and pressure for Fuling OS are 23 MPa and 333.15 K, respectively. After performing systematic experimental studies, time was found to positively affect extraction efficiency, whereas temperature and pressure had negative effects beyond 25 MPa and 323.15 K (i.e., the measured optimal conditions of Fuling OS). The extraction efficiency under these conditions reached 11.02%. Compared with unprocessed OS, processed OS had a different crystalline structure, more homogeneous particle size, and lower spectral peak intensity. Additionally, sixteen-carbon chains (C16) or shorter were recovered more easily than heavier components. The distribution of carbon number in OS was unaffected by the extraction process, indicating that SCCO2 extraction did not change the hydrocarbon composition.

Optimization of drilling parameters for coal seam gas extraction considering fluid–solid coupling and field application

AbstractAffect gas extraction efficiency to find out the optimum well location parameters, based on the gray correlation analysis of borehole diameter, borehole spacing, and extraction pressure three boreholes parameters that influence efficiency of gas extraction from the design of orthogonal experiment, using COMSOL simulate the effective radius of extraction under different experiments, and the effective radius of extraction for optimizing index quantitative gas extraction efficiency. The results showed that: factors affecting the gas extraction efficiency of the correlation between high and low aperture drilling, borehole spacing, and extraction from extraction negative pressure, it is concluded that the influence parameters of optimal layout parameter values, respectively, borehole diameter 8 cm and 3 m borehole spacing, extraction pressure 50 kPa, combined with the numerical simulation analysis using the optimal layout of gas drilling extraction from about 30 days. The decrease in gas pressure is about 45%, which basically meets the extraction standard, and the decreasing trend of gas pressure is obviously slowed down when the extraction time is longer than 30 days. The engineering experiment is carried out in the 9306 transport lane of a mine in Guizhou Province, and the results are basically consistent with the simulation results, which verify the rationality of the gray correlation analysis method to optimize the drilling parameters, and provide a theoretical basis for the optimization of drilling parameters.

A Review: Subcritical Water Extraction of Organic Pollutants from Environmental Matrices.

Most organic pollutants are serious environmental concerns globally due to their resistance to biological, chemical, and photolytic degradation. The vast array of uses of organic compounds in daily life causes a massive annual release of these substances into the air, water, and soil. Typical examples of these substances include pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Since they are persistent and hazardous in the environment, as well as bio-accumulative, sensitive and efficient extraction and detection techniques are required to estimate the level of pollution and assess the ecological consequences. A wide variety of extraction methods, including pressurized liquid extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, and subcritical water extraction, have been recently used for the extraction of organic pollutants from the environment. However, subcritical water has proven to be the most effective approach for the extraction of a wide range of organic pollutants from the environment. In this review article, we provide a brief overview of the subcritical water extraction technique and its application to the extraction of PAHs, PCBs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and others form environmental matrices. Furthermore, we briefly discuss the influence of key extraction parameters, such as extraction time, pressure, and temperature, on extraction efficiency and recovery.

Boosting Purnica granatum L. Seed Oil Yield: An Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Interference System Fuels SC-CO2 Extraction Breakthrough.

This study used supercritical fluid extraction to successfully enhance the conditions for extracting oil from pomegranate seeds. To determine the optimal extraction conditions for maximizing pomegranate oil yield, the researchers employed a Box-Behnken design experimental strategy, involving three parameters with three levels each: extraction pressure, extraction temperature, and extraction time. To determine the optimal optimization conditions, the Response Surface Method (RSM) and the Artificial Neural Fuzzy Intelligent System (ANFIS) were also used. The results revealed a strong correlation with the experimental data, demonstrating that both strategies were helpful in optimizing the extraction process. The ideal extraction parameters, according to this study, were an extraction pressure of 40 MPa, an extraction temperature of 55 °C, and an extraction time of 120 min with a CO2 flow rate of 21.3 L/h.

Treatment of depressed skull fractures with vacuum devices in the neonatal period: A case series.

The management of depressed skull fractures in infants can be either conservative or surgical. This study aimed to examine the outcomes of management with a negative-pressure vacuum device on depressed skull fractures in newborns. Twenty-eight patients (aged 1-6days) with simple depressed skull fractures underwent skull elevation using negative-pressure vacuum devices. A protocol for nonsurgical management was adopted for infants with such fractures between 2010 and 2023. All patients were initially evaluated with neurological examination and complementary assessments-hematological and coagulation studies, transfontanel transcranial ultrasound, skull radiography, and computed tomography scanning with three-dimensional reconstruction-according to availability and clinical needs. Gentle (negative) extraction pressure was applied with one of several devices (according to institutional availability) for a maximum duration of 60s; this was performed as soon as possible after diagnosis, preferably within 72h. Follow-up data, available in the clinical records, were reported. All patients exhibited satisfactory elevation of the depressed bone without associated injuries, except one patient who presented with an associated cephalohematoma which prevented optimal device coupling to generate sufficient vacuum pressure for correction. Neither neurological deficits nor development of epilepsy was noted; normal neurological assessment and oral alimentation tolerance were confirmed within 24h post procedure. According to our data, ping-pong skull fracture elevation using the vacuum method is a safe and satisfactory treatment in the neonatal period. Early treatment allows for quick resolution, and in our opinion is the strategy of choice for depressed skull fractures in newborns.

Obtaining an Oily Ingredient Rich in PUFAS and Tocopherols and a High-Nutritional-Value Flour from Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by Supercritical CO2 Extraction.

The objective of this work was to carry out a preliminary study of the fractionation by supercritical CO2 (sc-CO2) extraction of two varieties of Peruvian beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), white (WB) and red (RB), to obtain two novel products: an oil rich in essential fatty acids and tocopherols and a defatted flour with high nutritional value and amino acids. The extraction temperature and pressure were optimized using the response surface methodology (RSM) and the extraction kinetics were optimized using the Spline equation. The results revealed that the best extraction conditions for WB and RB were 396.36 Bar, 40.46 °C, with an efficiency of 1.65%; and 391.995 Bar, 44.00 °C, with an efficiency of 1.12%, respectively. The WB and RB oils presented a high degree of polyunsaturation (63.2 and 52.8%, respectively), with oleic, linoleic, and linolenic fatty acids prevailing. Gamma-tocopherol was the predominant antioxidant in both oils. The residual flours (WB and RB) obtained after extraction with sc-CO2 had a high average content of proteins (23%), carbohydrates (61%), and minerals (3%). The limiting amino acids of WB were: Fen + Tyr, Leu, Lys, and in RB, only Leu was limiting. The viscosity of the solutions (20%) of the WB and RB flours mainly adjusted to the Waele's Ostwald model (r = 0.988). It is concluded that both products (oil and bean flour) obtained in an optimized manner using an eco-friendly technology with sc-CO2 have high nutrient and bioactive component content and can be used in the development of new ingredients and healthy foods of plant origin.

Efficient supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of astaxanthin from Hematococcus pluvialis at high pressure

Astaxanthin derived from Hematococcus pluvialis (H. pluvialis) exhibits potent capacity in scavenging free radicals and quenching active oxygen. However, the conventional extraction of Astaxanthin from H. pluvialis involves the use of a substantial amount of organic reagents, leading to environmental pollution and low extraction efficiency. In this work, a high-pressure supercritical CO2 extraction (H-SFE) was applied to extract astaxanthin from H. pluvialis. Influential parameters of H-SFE were optimized by single factor, orthogonal test and kinetics experiments. Extraction pressure is a critical component influencing the extraction efficiency of SFE. Increased pressure results in increased supercritical CO2 density and thus increased solubility of substances and enhanced component extraction. The extraction yield of astaxanthin at 65MPa was 1.25 times and 2.32 times higher than that at 45MPa and 25MPa, respectively. The H-SFE extraction yield of astaxanthin was 20%-70% higher than that of ultrasonic-assisted extraction (UAE) and organic solvent extraction (OSE).

“Forest carbon sequestration mapping and economic quantification infusing MLPnn-Markov chain and InVEST carbon model in Askot Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Himalaya”

Due to the expeditious rise in anthropogenic activities and rapid extractive pressure, protected areas in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) are experiencing significant losses in ecological diversity and a substantial decline in the potential for carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation. The quantification of carbon sequestration and the understanding of its corresponding economic gain/loss are crucial for raising strict preservative concerns in protected areas with rich ecological and economic values. Transitions in land use land cover (LULC) trajectories from historical to future scenarios impact the dynamics of carbon storage and sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems. The present study extends a comprehensive 40-year (1995–2035) assessment of carbon mapping (gain/loss) as well as an economic approximation of carbon sequestration in the Askot Wildlife Sanctuary (AWLS), Western Himalaya, using satellite data. This investigation presents a novel hybrid approach by infusing machine learning algorithms and a spatial-temporal technique-based MLPnn-Markov chain model for future LULC simulation with the InVEST model that incorporates carbon mapping and economic valuation. The results show that among all the land use classes, dense forest has the highest carbon density; however, it exhibits a decreasing trend from 1995 (5,695,878.41 Mg/ha) to 2035 (4,378,439.81 Mg/ha). The economic quantification of carbon sequestration was performed by applying sensitivity analysis combined with different carbon prices and discount rates from 2020 to 2035. The observed outcomes reveal significant economic losses due to rapid forest cover decline, as indicated by a negative net present value (NPV) ranging from a minimum of ∼US$ -8 million to a maximum of ∼US$ -53 million. This study develops a valuable database by providing evidence-based decision-making and guidance for the sustainable preservation of ecosystems in the Western Himalayas and similar regions worldwide, where forest carbon sequestration is of paramount importance. The findings of the study suggest sound provisions for the conservation of forested landscapes and the development of efficient voluntary and regulatory carbon trading markets to achieve stability in forest carbon stocks. In doing so, this interdisciplinary approach addresses the growing imperative of integrating ecological and economic aspects in the context of biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation.

Connecting the Dots: the Lava Domes' Perspective of Magmatism Related to an Ignimbrite Flare-Up

Abstract Dome eruptions associated with rhyolitic calderas offer an important insight into how extremely large (> > 10 km3), rhyolitic magma systems are constructed through time. We focus on rhyolitic calderas in the central Taupō Volcanic Zone leading to, during, and immediately following the 350- to 240-ka ignimbrite flare-up. We identified 103 dome eruptions that are dated between ca. 650 and 150 ka and collated 239 literature whole-rock compositions from these domes. For each composition, we modelled the pressure of magma extraction from the magma mush and the mineral assemblage of the mush using the rhyolite-MELTS geobarometer. We calculated extraction temperatures using zircon saturation geothermometry. We show that magmas are extracted from typically quartz-bearing magma mush at a wide range of depths (~50–425 MPa, ~2–16 km) and temperatures (~750°C to ~850°C). Throughout the central TVZ, there are two dominant extraction pressure modes at 1) 150–175 MPa and 2) 250–325 MPa, consistent with 1) the depth of the brittle–ductile transition (~6 km) and just below typical pre-eruptive storage depths of other TVZ magmas (100–150 MPa, ~4–6 km); and 2) partial melt regions imaged below ~8 km by previous geophysical studies. In some regions, there is a clear correlation between crustal structures, the depth of magma extraction, and the composition of the magmas. In the Whakamaru caldera, the domes erupted inside the caldera following caldera collapse are extracted from ~225 to ~350 MPa at ~810°C and have orthopyroxene-bearing compositions dissimilar to the caldera-forming eruption. These domes are aligned along normal faults, suggesting that rifting creates pathways for magma extraction from a deeper mush rejuvenated by recharge. The domes erupted along the structural margins of the Whakamaru caldera have very evolved, hornblende-bearing compositions, similar to the caldera-forming eruption and shallow, colder extraction from ~100 to ~200 MPa at ~770°C, suggesting the mush feeding these domes is a remnant of the older caldera-forming magma system mobilized along the caldera-bounding faults. Two structural levels of magma extraction at ~6 km and 9 to 12 km are persistent throughout the flare-up period and across the central TVZ region, demonstrating the need for further investigation into the factors controlling the depth of mush development.

Temperature Dependency Model in Pressure Measurement for the Motion-Capturing Pressure-Sensitive Paint Method.

Pressure-sensitive paint (PSP) has received significant attention for capturing surface pressure in recent years. One major source of uncertainty in PSP measurements, temperature dependency, stems from the fundamental photophysical process that allows PSP to extract pressure information. The motion-capturing PSP method, which involves two luminophores, is introduced as a method to reduce the measurement uncertainty due to temperature dependency. A theoretical model for the pressure uncertainty due to temperature dependency is proposed and demonstrated using a static pressure measurement with an applied temperature gradient. The experimental validation of the proposed model shows that the motion-capturing PSP method reduces the temperature dependency by 37.7% compared to the conventional PSP method. The proposed model also proves that a PSP with zero temperature dependency is theoretically possible.