Environmental Quality Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(3)
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
ABSTRACT
Microalgae,
with
their
rapid
growth
rates,
high
intracellular
lipid
accumulation,
and
ability
to
utilize
wastewater,
emerge
as
a
promising
feedstock
for
high‐quality
biodiesel
production.
Recent
contributions
in
algal
fuel
research
include
breakthroughs
genetic
engineering
boost
yields,
such
CRISPR‐modified
strains
optimized
biofuel
Innovative
bioreactor
designs
are
enhancing
scalability
energy
efficiency,
while
integration
waste‐to‐energy
systems
enables
resource
recovery
cost
savings.
Additionally,
advancements
techno‐economic
models
making
large‐scale
production
more
feasible,
aided
by
supportive
government
policies
subsidies.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
of
recent
microalgal
techniques
methodologies.
study
aims
identify
key
gaps
contribute
the
optimization
processes
development
sustainable
bioenergy
solutions.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 3444 - 3444
Published: Dec. 16, 2023
This
review
explores
eco-friendly
methods
for
extracting
bioactive
natural
products
from
diverse
sources.
The
introductory
exploration
emphasizes
the
increasing
demand
sustainable
extraction
methods,
with
a
focus
on
environmental
impact
of
conventional
approaches.
Addressing
existing
knowledge
gaps,
this
outlines
key
objectives
evaluating
various
green
technologies,
including
supercritical
fluid
extraction,
pressurized
liquid
ultrasound-assisted
enzyme-assisted
and
others.
primary
findings
underscore
remarkable
potential
advancements
achieved
solvents,
specifically
deep
eutectic
solvents
bio-based
solvents.
elucidates
synergistic
effects
by
combining
different
techniques,
exemplified
ultrasound-microwave-assisted
sequential
among
Notwithstanding
promising
results,
importance
acknowledging
addressing
challenges
such
as
standardization,
selectivity,
scalability,
economic
viability.
The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Abstract
The
increasing
demand
for
sustainable
energy
sources
has
driven
significant
advancements
in
the
field
of
bio‐oil
production.
This
article
scrutinizes
catalytic
pyrolysis
its
ability
to
improve
characteristics
through
use
catalysts
and
optimization
process
conditions.
Critical
parameters
such
as
reaction
temperature,
heating
rate,
biomass
feedstock,
catalyst
type
are
analyzed
their
influence
on
properties.
Innovations
design,
including
development
hierarchical
zeolites,
metal
oxides,
bifunctional
catalysts,
explored
efficacy
deoxygenation,
minimizing
coke
formation,
stabilizing
bio‐oil.
Additionally,
advanced
techniques
like
plasma
co‐pyrolysis
with
diverse
feedstocks
investigated
further
enhance
quality.
techno‐economic
analysis
is
conducted
assess
feasibility
these
novel
techniques,
considering
fixed
variable
costs,
market
potential
produced
aims
provide
a
holistic
perspective
economic
viability
scalability
research
contributes
very
recent
advancement
production
technologies,
offering
insights
into
optimizing
innovations.
findings
facilitate
more
efficient
economically
viable
methods,
supporting
transition
renewable
sources.
Batteries,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 51 - 51
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
This
strategic
review
examines
the
pivotal
role
of
sustainable
methodologies
in
battery
recycling
and
recovery
critical
minerals
from
waste
batteries,
emphasizing
need
to
address
existing
technical
environmental
challenges.
Through
a
systematic
analysis,
it
explores
application
green
organic
solvents
mineral
processing,
advocating
for
establishing
eco-friendly
techniques
aimed
at
clipping
boosting
resource
utilization.
The
escalating
demand
shortage
essential
including
copper,
cobalt,
lithium,
nickel
are
comprehensively
analyzed
forecasted
2023,
2030,
2040.
Traditional
extraction
techniques,
hydrometallurgical,
pyrometallurgical,
bio-metallurgical
processes,
efficient
but
pose
substantial
hazards
contribute
scarcity.
concept
arises
as
crucial
step
towards
ecological
conservation,
integrating
practices
lessen
footprint
extraction.
advancement
solvents,
notably
ionic
liquids
deep
eutectic
is
examined,
highlighting
their
attributes
minimal
toxicity,
biodegradability,
superior
efficacy,
thus
presenting
great
potential
transforming
sector.
emergence
such
palm
oil,
1-octanol,
Span
80
recognized,
with
advantageous
low
solubility
adaptability
varying
temperatures.
Kinetic
(mainly
temperature)
data
different
extracted
previous
studies
computed
machine
learning
techniques.
coefficient
determination
mean
squared
error
reveal
accuracy
experimental
data.
In
essence,
this
study
seeks
inspire
ongoing
efforts
navigate
impediments,
embrace
technological
advancements
artificial
intelligence,
foster
an
ethos
stewardship
metals
batteries.
Eng—Advances in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 2223 - 2263
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
The
push
for
sustainability
in
nanomaterials
has
catalyzed
significant
advancements
the
green
synthesis
of
carbon
dots
(CDs)
from
renewable
resources.
This
review
uniquely
explores
recent
innovations,
including
integration
hybrid
techniques,
such
as
micro-wave-assisted
and
ultrasonic-assisted
hydrothermal
methods,
well
photocatalytic
synthesis.
These
combined
approaches
represent
a
breakthrough,
offering
rapid
production,
precise
control
over
CD
properties,
enhanced
environmental
sustainability.
In
addition,
emphasizes
growing
use
solvents
bio-based
reducing
agents,
which
further
reduce
footprint
production.
work
also
addresses
key
challenges,
consistently
controlling
properties—size,
shape,
surface
characteristics—across
different
processes.
Advanced
characterization
techniques
process
optimizations
are
highlighted
essential
strategies
to
overcome
these
hurdles.
Furthermore,
this
pioneers
circular
economy
principles
into
proposing
novel
sustainable
material
waste
reduction.
By
exploring
innovative
precursor
materials,
refining
doping
engineering
advocating
comprehensive
life
cycle
assessments,
sets
new
direction
future
research.
insights
provided
here
contribution
field,
paving
way
more
sustainable,
efficient,
scalable
production
with
diverse
applications
optoelectronics,
sensing,
remediation.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 385 - 385
Published: March 18, 2024
Ammodaucus
leucotrichus
exhibits
promising
pharmacological
activity,
hinting
at
anti-inflammatory
and
anti-arthritic
effects.
This
study
investigated
seed
extracts
from
using
methanol
n-hexane,
focusing
on
properties.
The
extract
outperformed
the
n-hexane
diclofenac,
a
reference
drug,
in
trypsin
inhibition
(85%
vs.
30%
64.67%
125
μg/mL).
For
inhibition,
IC50
values
were
82.97
μg/mL
(methanol),
202.70
(n-hexane),
97.04
(diclofenac).
Additionally,
surpassed
diclofenac
BSA
(bovine
serum
albumin)
denaturation
(90.4%
22.0%
51.4%
62.5
14.30
5408
42.30
Gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS)
revealed
59
58
secondary
metabolites
extracts,
respectively.
higher
therapeutic
activity
of
was
attributed
to
hydroxyacetic
acid
hydrazide,
absent
extract.
In
silico
docking
studies
identified
28
compounds
with
negative
binding
energies,
indicating
potential
inhibition.
2-hydroxyacetohydrazide
displayed
superior
inhibitory
effects
compared
diclofenac.
Further
mechanistic
are
crucial
validate
as
drug
candidate
for
rheumatoid
arthritis
treatment.
CyTA - Journal of Food,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
To
assess
the
preservative
potential
of
green
extracts
moringa
leaves
(ML)
and
orange
peel
(OP)
in
chicken
sausages
under
refrigerated
conditions,
eight
groups
were
tested
over
16
days:
control,
CBHT
(100
ppm
BHT),
OPAE
(3%
aqueous
OP),
MLAE
ML),
OMAE
(1.5%
OP+ML),
OPEE
ethanolic
MLEE
OMEE
OP+ML)
for
quality
parameters.
Results
showed
no
adverse
effects
on
physicochemical
parameters
including
pH,
colour,
moisture
content.
Among
all,
exhibited
significantly
lower
TBARS
values
plate
counts
with
higher
sensory
scores;
however,
comparable
to
CBHT.
Principal
component
cluster
analyses
indicated
that
storage
duration
impacted
more
than
antioxidant
type.
The
study
concluded
OP
ML
individual
combined
may
extend
shelf
life
days,
being
most
effective,
showcasing
their
as
natural
preservatives
replace
synthetic
additives.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 948 - 948
Published: March 23, 2025
Amazonian
oils
and
fats
(AOFs)
have
promising
composition
bioactive
properties,
their
processing
with
supercritical
fluids
presents
several
opportunities
challenges
for
the
industry.
Our
review
is
dedicated
to
unraveling
advances
in
application
of
fluid
extraction
(SFE)
produce
these
exceptional
from
raw
materials,
such
as
fruits,
pulps,
seeds,
industrial
by-products.
found
that
plant
species
lipid-rich
materials
also
grow
naturally
other
regions
similar
climates.
AOFs
present
high
nutritional
value
functional
properties
due
content
compounds.
The
are
attributed
major
minor
components;
lipid
molecules
represent
fraction
some
fat-soluble
compounds,
tocopherols,
phytosterols,
terpenes
others,
constitute
fraction.
production
by
SFE
requires
properly
prepared
process
optimization.
Several
scientific
articles
report
on
SFE,
but
studies
product
development
still
scarce.
technological
show
a
wide
spectrum
products.
Aspects
scaling
up
process,
agroforestry
or
agronomic
production,
require
further
promote
industry
way
contributes
sustainable
development,
food
security,
quality
life
health
populations.
