A Bio‐Inspired Perspective on Materials Sustainability

Advanced Materials, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 5, 2025

The article explores materials sustainability through a bio-inspired lens and discusses paradigms that can reshape the understanding of material synthesis, processing, usage. It addresses various technological fields, from structural engineering to healthcare, emphasizes natural cycles as blueprint for efficient recycling reuse. study shows functionality depends on both chemical composition modifications, which role processing. identifies strategies such mono-materiality multifunctionality, how responsivity, adaptivity, modularity, cellularity simplify assembly disassembly. Bioinspired reusing materials, defect tolerance, maintenance, remodeling, healing may extend product lifespans. principles circularity, longevity, parsimony are reconsidered in context "active materiality", dynamic paradigm. This concept expands traditional focus science structure-function relationships include development capable responding or adapting external stimuli. Concrete examples demonstrate being applied technology enhance materials. concludes by emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration key factor developing sustainable resilient economy harmony with nature's cycles.

Language: Английский

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Effect of humic substances on nitrogen cycling in soil-plant ecosystems: Advances, issues, and future perspectives

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 351, P. 119738 - 119738

Published: Dec. 6, 2023

Language: Английский

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Advances and challenges in humic acid production technologies from natural carbonaceous material wastes

Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 155521 - 155521

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Green potassium fertilizer from enzymatic hydrolysis lignin: Effects of lignin fractionation on wheat seed germination and seedling growth

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 262, P. 130017 - 130017

Published: Feb. 7, 2024

Language: Английский

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Lime-assisted hydrothermal humification and carbonization of sugar beet pulp: Unveiling the yield, quality, and phytotoxicity of products

Biofuel Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(01), P. 2025 - 2039

Published: March 1, 2024

Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) solid and liquid products may inhibit seed germination, necessitating post-treatment. The hydrothermal humification (HTH) method addresses this drawback by transforming inhibitory compounds, such as aromatics, into artificial humic acids (AHAs) fulvic (AFAs). This study introduces a novel approach investigating the substitution of commonly used alkaline agent in HTH, KOH, with hydrated lime to develop cost-effective fertilizers from sugar beet pulp, enriching them AHAs. It assesses effects on AHA production soluble organic compounds compared KOH. results indicate that significantly reduces furans (from 560 3.15 mg/kg DM 344 3.86 mg/L process liquid) boosts sugars acids, especially lactic acid 4.70 65.82 g/kg 4.05 22.89 liquid), increasing hydrochar yield (68.8% vs. 27.4% KOH). Despite lower KOH (3.47% 15.50%), lime-treated are abundant calcium magnesium, boasting pH 7. property presents safer more efficient alternative fertilizers. characterization AHAs aligns standard natural substances, while lime-assisted HTH products, applied at level 0.01% w/w, could enhance wheat growth nutrient uptake control group. Importantly, these show no toxicity Daphnia magna, underscoring their potential for sustainable agriculture.

Language: Английский

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Direct humification of biowaste with hydrothermal technology: A review

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 908, P. 168232 - 168232

Published: Nov. 3, 2023

Language: Английский

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Artificial humic substances as sustainable carriers for manganese: Development of a novel bio-based microfertilizer

Biofuel Research Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(01), P. 2013 - 2024

Published: March 1, 2024

This study presents a new strategy for the production of sustainable manganese fertilizer based on artificial humic substances (AHS). AHS with different concentrations (0‒20%) were synthesized from poplar bark under alkaline conditions via hydrothermal treatment. For 20% formulation, interaction resulted in reduced solubility (from 25.2% to 12.3% organic carbon) and average molecular weight acids 11.6 3.9 KDa), indicating preferential binding high-molecular-weight fraction. The formulation 5% achieved optimal loading without compromising (19.4%). Structural analyses showed only minor changes presence manganese, that main structural fragments preserved. Structural, morphological, spectroscopic characterizations confirmed formation amorphous complexes within matrix, primarily plant-available Mn(II) oxidation state. Plant bioassays increased uptake application containing Mn compared MnCl2 alone (64 mg/kg vs. 40 dry cucumber biomass). Interestingly, unmodified at higher (50 mg/L) further enhanced (67 mg/kg) iron (up 209 uptake, highlighting potential role facilitating metal transport.

Language: Английский

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Biochar for future and futuristic biochar

Pedosphere, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 33(5), P. 680 - 682

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

Language: Английский

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Production of artificial humic acid from corn straw acid hydrolysis residue with biogas slurry impregnation for fertilizer application

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 345, P. 118845 - 118845

Published: Aug. 22, 2023

Language: Английский

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Facet-engineering strategy of phosphogypsum for production of mineral slow-release fertilizers with efficient nutrient fixation and delivery

Waste Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 182, P. 259 - 270

Published: April 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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