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Yu M, Yang C, Chen M, Li Y, Kang K, Wang C, Niu J, Mu S, Zhang J, Liu C, Ma J. Multi-chamber membrane capacitive deionization coupled with peroxymonosulfate to achieve simultaneous removal of tetracycline and peroxymonosulfate reaction byproducts. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 476:135036. [PMID: 38936188 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Revised: 06/21/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Advanced oxidation technologies based on peroxymonosulfate (PMS) have been extensively applied for the degradation of antibiotics. However, the degradation process inevitably introduces SO42- and other sulfur-containing anions, these pollutants pose a huge threat to the water and soil environment. Addressing these concerns, this study introduced PMS oxidation into a multi-chamber membrane capacitive deionization (MC-MCDI) device to achieve simultaneous tetracycline (TC) degradation and removal of PMS reaction byproduct ions. The experimental results demonstrated that when the TC solution (40 mg L-1) was pre-adsorbed for 10 min, the voltage was 1.2 V and the concentration of PMS solution added was 4 mg mL-1, the removal efficiency of TC and ion can reach 77.4 % and 46.5 % respectively. Furthermore, the activation process of PMS in MC-MCDI/PMS system and the reactive oxygen (ROS) that mainly produce degradation were deeply investigated. Finally, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) was employed to identify intermediates of TC degradation, propose potential degradation pathways, and analyze the toxicities of the intermediates. In addition, in five cycles, the MC-MCDI/PMS system demonstrated excellent stability. This study provides an effective strategy for treating TC wastewater and a novel approach for simultaneous TC degradation and desalination.
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- Minghao Yu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Pollution Prevention Biotechnology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Pollution Prevention Biotechnology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Pollution Prevention Biotechnology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Pollution Prevention Biotechnology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Pollution Prevention Biotechnology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Pollution Prevention Biotechnology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Pollution Prevention Biotechnology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Pollution Prevention Biotechnology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Pollution Prevention Biotechnology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Pollution Prevention Biotechnology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China; Hebei Key Laboratory of Pollution Prevention Biotechnology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China.
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Yang K, Fan Q, Zhang Y, Ren G, Huang X, Fu P. Hierarchical porous carbon aerogels as a versatile electrode material for high-stability supercapacitors. RSC Adv 2024; 14:1123-1133. [PMID: 38174263 PMCID: PMC10759806 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra07014j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Supercapacitors (SCs), as new energy storage devices with low cost and high performance, urgently require an electrode material with good pore structure and developed graphitization. Herein, we report a 3D hierarchical porous structured carbon aerogel (CA) obtained via dissolving-gelling and a subsequent carbonizing process. The gelling process was realized by using different types of anti-solvents. The carbon aerogel-acetic acid (CA-AA) has a specific surface area of 616.97 m2 g-1 and a specific capacitance of 138 F g-1 which is superior to cellulose-based active carbon. The CA was assembled into a SC, which showed excellent cycle stability. After charging and discharging 5000 times at the current density of 1 A g-1, the capacitance retention ratio of CA-AA reaches 102%. In addition, CA-AA has an energy density of 10.06 W h kg-1 when the power density is 181.06 W kg-1. It provides a choice for non-activation to effectively regulate the porous structure of biomass carbon materials.
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- Kai Yang
- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology Zibo 255000 China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology Zibo 255000 China
- School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh EH14 4AS UK
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology Zibo 255000 China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology Zibo 255000 China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology Zibo 255000 China
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- College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Science, Shandong University of Technology Zibo 255000 China
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Jeong JS, Kim BJ. Preparation of Cellulose-Based Activated Carbon Fibers with Improved Yield and Their Methylene Chloride Adsorption Evaluation. Molecules 2023; 28:6997. [PMID: 37836838 PMCID: PMC10574768 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28196997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The recent rapid growth of the battery industry has led to a rapid increase in methylene chloride emissions. Methylene chloride causes health and social problems in humans. In this study, cellulose-based activated carbon fibers (CACFs) with improved yield were prepared for the removal of methylene chloride. The concentration of ammonium phosphate in the pretreatment controlled the crosslink density of cellulose fibers and improved the yield. From the results, the specific surface area and total pore volume of cellulose-based activated carbon fibers pretreated with ammonium phosphate (AP-CACFs) were determined to be 1920-2060 m2/g and 0.83-1.02 cm3/g, respectively, and the total yield improved by 6.78-11.59% compared to that of CACFs (4.97%). In particular, a correlation between the textural properties of CACFs and methylene chloride adsorption/desorption behavior was obtained. This correlation can be used to develop efficient adsorbents for methylene chloride removal.
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- Jin-Soo Jeong
- Materials Application Research Institute, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea
- Department of Carbon Convergence, Composite Materials Engineering, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Materials Application Research Institute, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea
- Department of Advanced Materials, Chemical Engineering, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea
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Lee JY, Lee BH, Chung DC, Kim BJ. CO 2 Adsorption Behaviors of Biomass-Based Activated Carbons Prepared by a Microwave/Steam Activation Technique for Molecular Sieve. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5625. [PMID: 37629916 PMCID: PMC10456295 DOI: 10.3390/ma16165625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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In this study, the activated carbon was prepared with superior CO2 selective adsorption properties using walnut shells, a biomass waste, as a precursor. The activations were conducted at various times using the microwave heating technique in a steam atmosphere. The surface morphology and chemical composition of activated carbon were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The textural properties were investigated using the N2/77K isothermal method, and the structural characteristics were examined using X-ray diffraction analysis. The CO2 and H2 adsorption properties of activated carbon were analyzed using a thermogravimetric analyzer and a high-pressure isothermal adsorption apparatus, respectively, under atmospheric and high-pressure conditions. Depending on the activation time, the specific surface area and total pore volume of the activated carbon were 570-690 m2/g and 0.26-0.34 cm3/g, respectively. The adsorption behaviors of CO2 of the activated carbon were different under atmospheric and high-pressure conditions. At atmospheric pressure, a significant dependence on micropores with diameters less than 0.8 nm was observed, whereas, at high pressure, the micropores and mesopores in the range of 1.6-2.4 nm exhibited a significant dependence. However, H2 adsorption did not occur at relatively low pressures. Consequently, the prepared activated carbon exhibited superior selective adsorption properties for CO2.
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- Jin-Young Lee
- Material Application Research Institute, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea;
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- Convergence Research Division, Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency (KCARBON), Jeonju 54853, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Organic Materials & Fiber Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
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- Material Application Research Institute, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea
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Jeong HS, Kim BJ. Effects of Nickel Impregnation on the Catalytic Removal of Nitric Oxide by Polyimide-Based Activated Carbon Fibers. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2297. [PMID: 37630882 PMCID: PMC10459750 DOI: 10.3390/nano13162297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Activated carbon fibers (ACFs) are beneficial for adsorbing harmful gases because of the well-developed micropores on their surface. Usually, the physical adsorption of harmful gases by ACFs is limited by their textural properties. In this study, the effect of nickel particle catalyst impregnation on the physicochemical removal of nitric oxide (NO) by polyimide (PI)-based ACFs (PI-ACFs) was investigated. Ni(NO3)2 was used as the precursor of nickel particle catalysts and impregnated on ACFs as a function of concentrations. The Ni(NO3)2/ACFs were then thermally reduced in an argon atmosphere containing 4% hydrogen (400 °C, 1 h). The gases generated during heat treatment were verified using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and the impregnation amount of metallic nickel was also calculated based on the gas amount generated. The specific surface areas of the ACF and Ni-ACFs were determined to be 1010-1180 m2/g, while the nickel impregnation amount was 0.85-5.28 mg/g. The NO removal capacity of the Ni-ACF was found to be enhanced with the addition of Ni catalysts. In addition, metallic nickel particles on the ACFs maintained their chemical molecular structures before and after the NO removal tests.a.
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- Hun-Seung Jeong
- Material Application Research Institute, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Energy Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Material Application Research Institute, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea;
- Department of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, Jeonju University, Jeonju 55069, Republic of Korea
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Lee SY, Kim YH, Mahajan RL, Park SJ. Determination of Hydrophobic Dispersive Surface Free Energy of Activated Carbon Fibers Measured by Inverse Gas Chromatographic Technique. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1113. [PMID: 36986007 PMCID: PMC10055709 DOI: 10.3390/nano13061113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Activated carbon fibers (ACFs) as one of the most important porous carbon materials are widely used in many applications that involve rapid adsorption and low-pressure loss, including air purification, water treatment, and electrochemical applications. For designing such fibers for the adsorption bed in gas and aqueous phases, in-depth comprehension of the surface components is crucial. However, achieving reliable values remains a major challenge due to the high adsorption affinity of ACFs. To overcome this problem, we propose a novel approach to determine London dispersive components (γSL) of the surface free energy of ACFs by inverse gas chromatography (IGC) technique at an infinite dilution. Our data reveal the γSL values at 298 K for bare carbon fibers (CFs) and the ACFs to be 97 and 260-285 mJ·m-2, respectively, which lie in the regime of secondary bonding of physical adsorption. Our analysis indicates that these are impacted by micropores and defects on the carbon surfaces. Comparing the γSL obtained by the traditional Gray's method, our method is concluded as the most accurate and reliable value for the hydrophobic dispersive surface component of porous carbonaceous materials. As such, it could serve as a valuable tool in designing interface engineering in adsorption-related applications.
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- Seul-Yi Lee
- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Inha University, 100 Inharo, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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Editorial of Special Issue "Materials for Energy Applications 2.0". Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24054892. [PMID: 36902327 PMCID: PMC10002892 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24054892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Energy is a key factor in determining the growth of human society [...].
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Amirtha RM, Hsu HH, Abdelaal MM, Anbunathan A, Mohamed SG, Yang CC, Hung TF. Constructing a Carbon-Encapsulated Carbon Composite Material with Hierarchically Porous Architectures for Efficient Capacitive Storage in Organic Supercapacitors. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23126774. [PMID: 35743213 PMCID: PMC9223422 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23126774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Hierarchical porous activated carbon (HPAC) materials with fascinating porous features are favored for their function as active materials for supercapacitors. However, achieving high mass-loading of the HPAC electrodes remains challenging. Inspired by the concepts of carbon/carbon (C/C) composites and hydrogels, a novel hydrogel-derived HPAC (H-HPAC) encapsulated H-HPAC (H@H) composite material was successfully synthesized in this study. In comparison with the original H-HPAC, it is noticed that the specific surface area and pore parameters of the resulting H@H are observably decreased, while the proportions of nitrogen species are dramatically enhanced. The free-standing and flexible H@H electrodes with a mass-loading of 7.5 mg/cm2 are further prepared for electrochemical measurements. The experiments revealed remarkable reversible capacitance (118.6 F/g at 1 mA/cm2), rate capability (73.9 F/g at 10 mA/cm2), and cycling stability (76.6% of retention after 30,000 cycles at 5 mA) are delivered by the coin-type symmetric cells. The cycling stability is even better than that of the H-HPAC electrode. Consequently, the findings of the present study suggest that the nature of the HPAC surface is a significant factor affecting the corresponding capacitive performances.
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- Rene Mary Amirtha
- Battery Research Center of Green Energy, Ming Chi University of Technology, 84 Gungjuan Rd., Taishan Dist., New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan; (R.M.A.); (H.-H.H.); (M.M.A.); (A.A.); (C.-C.Y.)
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- Battery Research Center of Green Energy, Ming Chi University of Technology, 84 Gungjuan Rd., Taishan Dist., New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan; (R.M.A.); (H.-H.H.); (M.M.A.); (A.A.); (C.-C.Y.)
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- Battery Research Center of Green Energy, Ming Chi University of Technology, 84 Gungjuan Rd., Taishan Dist., New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan; (R.M.A.); (H.-H.H.); (M.M.A.); (A.A.); (C.-C.Y.)
- Tabbin Institute for Metallurgical Studies (TIMS), Tabbin, Helwan 109, Cairo 11421, Egypt;
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- Battery Research Center of Green Energy, Ming Chi University of Technology, 84 Gungjuan Rd., Taishan Dist., New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan; (R.M.A.); (H.-H.H.); (M.M.A.); (A.A.); (C.-C.Y.)
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- Tabbin Institute for Metallurgical Studies (TIMS), Tabbin, Helwan 109, Cairo 11421, Egypt;
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- Battery Research Center of Green Energy, Ming Chi University of Technology, 84 Gungjuan Rd., Taishan Dist., New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan; (R.M.A.); (H.-H.H.); (M.M.A.); (A.A.); (C.-C.Y.)
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Ming Chi University of Technology, 84 Gungjuan Rd., Taishan Dist., New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan
- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chang Gung University, 259 Wenhua 1st Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan 33302, Taiwan
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- Battery Research Center of Green Energy, Ming Chi University of Technology, 84 Gungjuan Rd., Taishan Dist., New Taipei City 24301, Taiwan; (R.M.A.); (H.-H.H.); (M.M.A.); (A.A.); (C.-C.Y.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-2-2908-9899 (ext. 4957)
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