Issue №: 1 (128)
The journal solves the problems of creation and improvement of machinery and technologies for agriculture: 131 - Applied Mechanics, 132 - Materials Science, 133 - Industrial Engineering, 141 - Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electromechanics, 208 - Agricultural Engineering.
OPTIMIZATION OF COMPACT TiO₂ PHOTOCATALYSTS FOR WATER PURIFICATION IN AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS
Serhii BURLAKA – Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Mechanical Engineering, Associate Professor of the Department of Engineering Mechanics and Technological Processes in the Agricultural and Industrial Complex of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (3 Sonyachna St., Vinnytsia, Ukraine, 21008, e-mail: ipserhiy @ gmail . com , https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4079-4867)
Dmytro DATSIUK – Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Engineering Mechanics and Technological Processes in the Agro-Industrial Complex of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (St. Soniachna, 3, Vinnytsia, Ukraine, 21008, e-mail: datsiuk.vnay@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4614-2245 ).
Volodymyr PANASENKO – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Engineering Mechanics and Technological Processes in the Agro-Industrial Complex at Vinnytsia National Agrarian University (Soniachna St., 3, Vinnytsia, Ukraine, 21008, e-mail: panasenkovv@gmail.com, https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3928-9473).
Article dedicated development and optimization compact photocatalytic modules on basis titanium (IV) oxide (TiO₂) for cleaning water that used in agrotechnical operations , in particular for hydration seed under time sowing cereals cultures in seeders . The work solves the problem of providing clean water in field conditions, where traditional treatment methods are cumbersome or economically unprofitable. A complex mathematical model is proposed that describes the nonlinear kinetics of photocatalytic decomposition of organic pollutants, taking into account the intensity of ultraviolet light (5–20 mW/cm²), the size of TiO₂ particles (10–50 nm), the concentration of the catalyst (0.5–2.0 g/l) and the temperature (20–40 °C). The model is based on the Langmuir-Hinshelwood equation, supplemented by dependencies on the catalyst surface and activation energy, and is solved numerically by the Runge-Kutta method. Experiments were carried out using TiO₂ nanoparticles (anatase) and a model pollutant (methylene blue, 10 mg/l) in a laboratory module that simulates the operation of seeders. The results confirm the high accuracy of the model: the optimal parameters (I = 15 mW/cm², d = 25 nm, [TiO₂] = 1.0 g/l, T = 30 °C) provide a cleaning efficiency of 38% in 15 minutes, reducing the concentration of contaminants to 6.2 mg/l, which is sufficient for agrotechnical needs. The data are presented in tables and graphs that illustrate the influence of key variables. The optimized system is suitable for integration into seed drills such as Horsch Pronto or John Deere 1890, increasing seed germination in arid regions. The work outlines the prospects for using solar energy and modified TiO₂ to further improve the technology, contributing to sustainable agriculture.
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About the journal
G8 – Materials Science
G9 – Applied Mechanics
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G11 – Mechanical Engineering (by specializations)
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The All-Ukrainian scientific journal “Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC” is an open-access scientific publication that publishes the results of original research, theoretical and applied developments, as well as scientific papers in the fields of engineering sciences, energy systems, and transport technologies of the agro-industrial complex.
The main objective of the scientific journal “Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC” is to disseminate the results of modern scientific research and to promote the development of technical, energy, and transport solutions for the agro-industrial complex through the publication of scientific materials characterized by scientific novelty and practical significance in the field of design and modernization of machinery, equipment, and technologies.
The journal’s activities are focused on supporting the development of engineering science, stimulating the implementation of innovative approaches into industrial practice, as well as ensuring effective exchange of scientific achievements among researchers, educators, engineers, and other specialists in relevant fields.
Objectives of the Journal
To achieve its defined objective, the journal ensures the implementation of the following key tasks:
· publication of the results of fundamental and applied research covering the fields of applied mechanics, mechanical engineering, materials science, energy systems, electrical engineering, electromechanics, and transport systems of the agro-industrial sector;
· promotion of the implementation of advanced technical and technological developments aimed at improving the efficiency of machinery, equipment, and production processes;
· creation of conditions for active scientific exchange among research institutions, higher education institutions, industrial enterprises, and other interested organizations;
· support for the development of interdisciplinary research and expansion of cooperation among specialists in various fields of science and technology;
· promotion of the improvement of the scientific and technical level of research related to the design, modernization, and operation of technical equipment used in agro-industrial production;
· dissemination of information on modern achievements in science and technology and the implementation of innovative technologies in the fields of technical support, energy, and transport;
· development of a scientific information environment that facilitates effective scientific communication and the integration of national research into the international scientific community.
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
Languages of publication: Ukrainian, English
Editor-in-Chief: Vitalii YAROPUD
State Registration: Decision of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting № 1337 and № 1180. Media Identifier: R30-05173
EDRPOU Code: 00497236
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Publisher DOI Prefix: 10.37128
Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC is a scholarly professional journal with a long-standing history and stable academic tradition, reflecting the evolution of engineering and technical sciences within the agro-industrial sector of Ukraine.
The journal was founded in 1997 under the title Bulletin of Vinnytsia State Agricultural Institute. According to the Resolution of the Presidium of the Higher Attestation Commission of Ukraine dated September 11, 1997, the publication obtained the status of a professional scientific journal, which enabled the publication of the main results of doctoral and candidate dissertations in technical sciences. From its inception, the journal positioned itself as an academic platform for addressing current issues of mechanization, electrification, and technical support of agricultural production. During 2001–2014, the journal was published under the title Proceedings of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University. Series: Technical Sciences (State Registration Certificate of Print Media KV No. 16644-5116 PR dated April 30, 2010). Throughout this period, a systematic approach to the selection and peer review of scientific manuscripts was established, the thematic scope of publications was expanded, and continuity of scientific directions as well as the development of sectoral engineering schools was ensured. Since 2015, the journal has been published under its current title, Technology, energy, agriculture transport AIC (State Registration Certificate No. 21906-11806 R dated March 12, 2016). The change of title reflected the expansion of the journal’s thematic coverage and its orientation toward interdisciplinary research in mechanical engineering, energy systems, electrical engineering, transport technologies, automation, and digital solutions for the agro-industrial complex.
