Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Faced
with
the
challenges
of
modern
industry
and
medicine
associated
dynamic
development
civilization,
there
is
a
constantly
growing
demand
for
production
novel
functional
materials
that
are
clearly
oriented
towards
fulfilling
specific
applications.
Herein,
we
provide
an
overview
current
status
recent
findings
related
to
enzymatic
functionalization
bacterial
nanocellulose.
Commonly,
biocellulose
modification
involves
utilization
simple
cost-effective
chemical
and/or
physical
approaches.
However,
these
methods
may
have
adverse
effect
on
both
biological
properties
biomaterial
natural
environment.
An
alternative
procedures
highly
nanocellulose,
which
perfectly
fits
into
assumptions
green
technologies,
making
process
eco-friendly
not
limiting
any
outlooks
further
usage
obtained
biocomposites.
The
employment
enzymes
targeted
alteration
this
material's
based
either
direct
method,
such
as
controlled
hydrolysis
nanofication
[i.e.,
synthesis
different
morphological
forms
cellulose
(e.g.,
rod-shaped
nanocrystals)]
using
cellulases,
attachment
reactive
groups
polymer
structure
via
oxidation
utilizing
laccase/TEMPO
catalytic
system
or
lytic
polysaccharide
monooxygenases)
esterification
catalyzed
by
lipases;
indirect
procedure
involving
application
nanocellulose
matrix
enzyme
immobilization
laccase,
glucose
oxidase,
horseradish
peroxidase,
lysozyme,
bromelain,
lipase,
papain),
thus
creating
system.
Overall,
sustainable
promising
strategy
create
biocomposites
tailored
wide
range
industrial
medical
Biofuels,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 433 - 447
Published: Sept. 13, 2023
AbstractBiochar
is
a
solid
material
that
contains
lot
of
carbon
and
created
by
heating
biomass
in
an
environment
where
there
little
or
no
oxygen.
It
has
become
clear
biochar
holds
great
promise
for
combating
climate
change,
enhancing
soil
fertility,
eliminating
pollutants,
promoting
effective
waste
disposal.
In
particular,
sawdust
produced
via
thermochemical
processes
drawn
attention
because
its
affordability
abundant
availability.
This
review
paper
presents
general
summary
the
production
processes,
including
pyrolysis,
hydrothermal
carbonization,
torrefaction,
gasification.
was
observed
specific
yields
performance
these
methods
vary
depending
on
feedstock
source,
process
parameters,
equipment
used.
Additionally,
properties
biochar,
such
as
content,
surface
area,
stability,
also
method.
The
effects
operating
factors
sawdust-biochar
temperature,
rate,
residence
duration,
are
covered
study.
While
challenges
exist,
ongoing
research
aims
to
improve
applications,
making
it
valuable
tool
climate-smart
agriculture
sustainable
land
management.Keywords:
Biocharsawdustthermochemical
processespyrolysiswaste
management
Disclosure
statementNo
potential
conflict
interest
reported
author(s).Additional
informationFundingThis
work
received
external
funding.
Biomass,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 286 - 312
Published: April 12, 2024
With
growing
concern
over
environmental
sustainability
and
dwindling
fossil
resources,
it
is
crucial
to
prioritise
the
development
of
alternative
feedstocks
replace
resources.
Spent
coffee
grounds
(SCGs)
are
an
burden
with
estimated
six
million
tons
being
generated
on
a
wet
basis
annually,
globally.
SCGs
rich
in
cellulose,
lignin,
protein,
lipids,
polyphenols
other
bioactive
compounds
which
important
raw
materials
for
use
industries
including
pharmaceuticals
cosmetics.
Furthermore,
energy
sector
has
potential
capitalize
high
calorific
value
biofuel
biogas
production,
offering
sustainable
fuels.
readily
available,
abundant,
cheap,
however,
currently
underutilized,
significant
amount
dumped
into
landfills.
This
review
explores
as
source
value-added
compound
through
various
conversion
technologies
employed
valorisation
biochar,
biofuel,
chemical
building
blocks.
The
state-of-the-art,
current
knowledge,
future
research
stimulate
creation
products,
challenges
economic
feasibility
exploring
biorefinery
context
presented.
Industrial Crops and Products,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
219, P. 119112 - 119112
Published: July 10, 2024
The
increasing
interest
in
sustainable
materials
has
led
to
a
growing
exploration
of
natural
biopolymers
as
matrices
for
these
materials.
Chitosan,
valued
its
biocompatibility
and
biodegradability,
is
valuable
raw
material
eco-friendly
products.
This
study
assessed
the
impact
incorporating
cellulose
nanofibrils
(CNF)
propolis
extract
(EEP)
on
mechanical,
physical,
structural,
gas
barrier,
antimicrobial
properties
chitosan-based
films,
especially
within
scope
their
prospective
use
packaging
industry.
addition
chitosan
matrix
did
not
affect
tensile
strength
elongation
at
break
obtained
films
compared
with
pure
film.
CNF
EEP
had
effect
barrier
(water
vapor
transmission
rate,
carbon
dioxide
rate
oxygen
rate)
films.
inclusion
chitosan-nanocellulose
film
caused
antibacterial
activity
(against
Bacillus
subtilis
Listeria
monocytogenes)
produced
lack
against
probiotic
bacterial
strains
(Lacticaseibacillus
rhamnosus
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum).
findings
provide
insights
into
development
intended
food,
addressing
environmental
concerns.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
268, P. 131829 - 131829
Published: April 25, 2024
Nanocelluloses
exhibit
immense
potential
in
catalytic
and
biomedical
applications.
Their
unique
properties,
biocompatibility,
versatility
make
them
valuable
various
industries,
contributing
to
advancements
environmental
sustainability,
catalysis,
energy
conversion,
drug
delivery,
tissue
engineering,
biosensing/imaging,
wound
healing/dressings.
Nanocellulose-based
catalysts
can
efficiently
remove
pollutants
from
contaminated
environments,
sustainable
cleaner
ecosystems.
These
materials
also
be
utilized
as
carriers,
enabling
targeted
controlled
release.
high
surface
area
allows
for
efficient
loading
of
therapeutic
agents,
while
their
biodegradability
ensures
safer
gradual
release
within
the
body.
delivery
systems
enhance
efficacy
treatments
minimizes
side
effects.
Moreover,
nanocelluloses
serve
scaffolds
engineering
due
structural
integrity
biocompatibility.
They
provide
a
three-dimensional
framework
cell
growth
regeneration,
promoting
development
functional
biologically
relevant
tissues.
dressings
have
shown
great
promise
healing
dressings.
ability
absorb
exudates,
maintain
moist
environment,
promote
proliferation
migration
accelerates
process.
Herein,
recent
pertaining
applications
composites
are
deliberated,
focusing
on
important
challenges,
advantages,
limitations,
future
prospects.
Biofuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 1331 - 1345
Published: July 8, 2024
This
study
sheds
light
on
the
synthesis,
properties,
and
application
of
plant
husk-derived
biomass
into
biochar
through
thermochemical
conversion
processes.
Gasification,
pyrolysis,
hydrothermal
carbonization,
torrefaction
are
processes
that
have
been
used
in
this
regard.
Investigation
production
variables
revealed
temperature,
carbonization
duration,
heating
rate
significantly
influence
yield
characteristics
husk-based
biochar,
including
surface
area
porosity,
with
temperature
exerting
most
notable
impact.
It
was
observed
gave
rise
to
a
relatively
higher
than
other
processes,
which
may
be
due
low
temperatures
usually
utilized.
The
properties
typically
exhibit
carbon
content
exceeding
45%
its
total
weight.
has
applied
as
catalyst,
for
soil
amendment,
environmental
remediation,
water
treatment.
identification
research
gaps
shows
need
further
exploration
intricacies
well
consequences
socio-environmental
factors,
technical
scalability,
economic
feasibility.
