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Extracellular Glucose Depletion as an Indirect Measure of Glucose Uptake in Cells and Tissues Ex Vivo
Published on: April 6, 2022
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Theoretical Study of Electron Interaction from Glucose Molecule in Aqueous Phase
1Atomic and Molecular Physics Lab, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826004, India.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry. B
|August 8, 2025
Summary
This study details electron interactions with β-D glucose, calculating cross sections and energy deposition parameters. These findings are crucial for optimizing plasma pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biomass Pretreatment
Background:
- Understanding electron interactions with biomolecules is key for developing efficient biomass conversion processes.
- Plasma-assisted pretreatment offers a sustainable route for lignocellulosic biomass breakdown.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate electron scattering and energy deposition in β-D glucose across various phases and energy levels.
- To provide essential data for optimizing plasma-based biomass pretreatment technologies.
Main Methods:
- Calculated inelastic and total scattering cross sections using the spherical complex optical potential (SCOP) formalism.
- Determined ionization scattering cross section via the complex scattering potential-ionization contribution (CSP-ic) method.
- Computed inelastic mean free path (IMFP), mass stopping power (MSP), and absorbed dose (D) for aqueous β-D glucose.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive electron interaction data for β-D glucose in gaseous and aqueous phases (10-5000 eV).
- Validated computational methods against existing literature for accuracy.
- Quantified energy deposition parameters crucial for plasma-biomass interactions.
Conclusions:
- The computed parameters offer critical insights into electron energy deposition mechanisms.
- This research supports the optimization of plasma pretreatment for enhanced lignocellulosic biomass structural breakdown and conversion efficiency.
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