Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
154, P. 111873 - 111873
Published: Nov. 9, 2021
Hydrothermal
carbonization
is
a
thermochemical
conversion
process
that
used
as
an
opportunity
to
convert
biomass
and
organic
waste
in
the
presence
of
water
into
solid
biofuel,
liquid,
gaseous
products.
It
low-energy
alternative
for
transforming
different
origins:
sewage
sludge,
lignocellulosic
biomass,
algae
other
types
waste.
This
paper
reviews
carried
out
on
sludge.
The
properties
resulting
products
depend
parameters,
which
include
residence
time
reaction,
pH,
content
temperature.
correct
adjustment
parameters
very
important
has
significant
impact
hydrothermal
products,
offering
possibilities
various
applications
their
respective
fields.
influence
characteristics
liquid
use
mostly
hydrochar,
are
widely
discussed.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 2088 - 2099
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
perspective
highlights
the
challenges
and
opportunities
in
interfacial
evaporation,
heat
water
management,
materials
synthesis,
device
development
for
solar
steam
generation.
Microbial Cell Factories,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Abstract
Extensive
anthropogenic
activity
has
led
to
the
accumulation
of
organic
and
inorganic
contaminants
in
diverse
ecosystems,
which
presents
significant
challenges
for
environment
its
inhabitants.
Utilizing
microalgae
as
a
bioremediation
tool
can
present
potential
solution
these
challenges.
Microalgae
have
gained
attention
promising
biotechnological
detoxifying
environmental
pollutants.
This
is
due
their
advantages,
such
rapid
growth
rate,
cost-effectiveness,
high
oil-rich
biomass
production,
ease
implementation.
Moreover,
microalgae-based
remediation
more
environmentally
sustainable
not
generating
additional
waste
sludge,
capturing
atmospheric
CO
2
,
being
efficient
nutrient
recycling
algal
production
biofuels
high-value-added
products
generation.
Hence,
achieve
sustainability's
three
main
pillars
(environmental,
economic,
social).
Microalgal
mediate
contaminated
wastewater
effectively
through
accumulation,
adsorption,
metabolism.
These
mechanisms
enable
reduce
concentration
heavy
metals
levels
that
are
considered
non-toxic.
However,
several
factors,
microalgal
strain,
cultivation
technique,
type
pollutants,
limit
understanding
removal
mechanism
efficiency.
Furthermore,
adopting
novel
technological
advancements
(e.g.,
nanotechnology)
may
serve
viable
approach
address
challenge
refractory
pollutants
process
sustainability.
Therefore,
this
review
discusses
ability
different
species
mitigate
persistent
industrial
effluents,
dyes,
pesticides,
pharmaceuticals.
Also,
paper
provided
insight
into
nanomaterials,
nanoparticles,
nanoparticle-based
biosensors
from
immobilization
on
nanomaterials
enhance
open
new
avenue
future
advancing
research
regarding
biodegradation
