Turkish Journal of Agricultural Engineering Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(2), P. 278 - 288
Published: Dec. 28, 2023
The
growing
environmental
concern
regarding
synthetic
materials
in
various
engineering
applications
is
driving
increased
research
into
the
production
of
green
composites.
In
this
study,
pineapple
leaf
fiber
(PLF)
and
snail
shell
powder
amended
with
sodium
hydroxide
(NaOH)
solution,
at
concentration
levels
0,
2,
4,
6
8%
for
30,
60
90
minutes,
respectively,
were
used
to
produce
composite
samples;
their
mechanical
properties
tested
agreement
American
Society
Testing
Materials
(ASTM)
International
approved
procedures.
laboratory
test
results
revealed
that
both
NaOH
treatment
period
considerably
influenced
tensile
flexural
strengths
samples.
It
was
observed
samples,
made
reinforcement
modified
concentrations
0%,
2%,
4%,
6%,
durations
60,
exhibited
8.12,
9.88,
11.04,
14.11,
16.74
MPa;
10.93,
14.22,
17.04,
15.71
12.27,
15.19,
14.06,
13.84
MPa,
respectively.
Similarly,
portrayed
samples
produced
treated
6%
developed
strength
31.98,
38.82,
43.97
49.03
36.55,
44.17,
53.38
47.93
39.62,
46.08,
48.17
43.66
also
interesting
observe
minutes
yields
optimum
bending
17.04
MPa
This
finding
potential
using
bio-composites
applications,
mostly
where
moderate
characteristics
are
sought
after.
CLEAN - Soil Air Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Abstract
Industrial
water
pollution
originating
from
various
industries
like
textile,
dairy,
oil,
and
petrochemical
industries,
etc.
is
a
huge
concern
globally
has
led
to
devastating
effects
on
the
environment
due
release
of
refractory
emerging
contaminants
(ECs).
These
ECs
have
attracted
wide
devotion
scientific
community
their
recalcitrant
nature
disastrous
plants,
aquatic
life
forms,
humans.
In
this
regard,
conventional
wastewater
treatment
technologies
such
as
coagulation,
flocculation,
membrane
technologies,
electrocoagulation,
other
biological
sequencing
batch
reactor,
anaerobic
up‐flow
sludge
blanket
etc.,
are
inefficient
in
removing
industrial
effluent,
while
advanced
oxidation
processes
incur
high
cost
extensive
requirement
energy
for
degradation
ECs.
To
overcome
issue,
microbial
electrochemical
(METs)
can
be
employed.
For
instance,
METs
shown
promising
results
ECs,
fuel
cells,
which
nearly
92%
98%
removal
sulfamethoxazole
with
simultaneous
power
recovery.
Alizarin
yellow
R,
nitrobenzene,
Congo
red
were
degraded
by
electrolysis
cells
efficiency
range
88%
98%,
demonstrating
superiority
elimination
trace
contaminants.
Similarly,
almost
100%
mineralization
pyraclostrobin
was
noticed
bio‐electro‐Fenton
process,
showing
elevated
potential
these
neoteric
remediation
pollutants.
Thus,
current
review
article
aims
critically
analyze
intervention
wastewater.
Organics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(4), P. 395 - 428
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
From
Egyptian
mummies
to
the
Chanel
N°
5
perfume,
aldehydes
have
been
used
for
a
long
time
and
continue
impact
our
senses
in
wide
range
of
perfumes,
foods,
beverages.
Aldehydes
represent
one
categories
volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs),
which
are
categorized
as
chemicals
with
boiling
points
up
260
°C
can
be
found
indoor
environments
gaseous
phase.
Because
their
potential
or
known
hazardous
properties
humans,
World
Health
Organization
(WHO)-Europe
provided
some
guidelines
that
may
prevent
several
health
risks.
Indeed,
aldehydes,
reported
risky
retired
from
market,
such
butylphenyl
methylpropional
(BMHCA).
The
purpose
this
review
is
summarize
most
important
indoors
outdoors
analyse
depth
toxicological
aspects
these
compounds,
whose
presence
perfumes
often
underestimated.
In
addition,
ingredients’
synonyms
literature
same
compound
were
unified
order
simplify
identification.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
51, P. 120 - 134
Published: March 21, 2025
Insect
repellents
commonly
contain
most
ingredients
such
as:
DEET,
Picaridin,
IR3535,
and
Oil
of
Lemon
Eucalyptus,
thus
becoming
a
common
product
for
manufacturers
to
manufacture.
enable
people
feel
comfortable
guarded
as
they
have
purpose
repelling
insects
especially
mosquitoes
when
spending
time
outdoors
or
posed
on
an
area
with
high
populations
mosquitoes.
Without
insect
repellents,
would
suffer
problems,
hence,
the
researchers
utilized
eco-friendly
accessible
primary
ingredient
mosquito
air
freshening,
which
is
Mimosa
pudica.
With
sulfuric
odor
compound
present
in
plant
it
can
repel
To
counteract
odor,
cucumber
melon
fragrance
was
infused,
providing
refreshing
aroma
that
enhances
its
usability
freshener
while
maintaining
repellent
efficacy.
The
this
research
establish
effectiveness
pudica
extract
purification
well
ability
giving
aromatic
character
through
fresh
fragrance.
Phytochemical
analysis
done
find
active
compounds
responsible
activity.
This
product,
based
standard
gel-formulation
technique
natural
infusion,
used
assess
odor-neutralizing
activity
mosquito-repellent
ability.
Results
phytochemical
revealed
bioactive
compounds,
including
alkaloids,
flavonoids,
tannins,
efficacy
plant.
Fragrance
were
also
tested
consumer
acceptance.
study
proves
possibility
may
become
next
best
thing
ecological,
inexpensive
substitutes
everyday
household
products:
useful,
aesthetic
value,
but
only
using
fewer
chemical
by-products.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(18), P. 13286 - 13286
Published: Sept. 5, 2023
The
cosmetics
and
personal
care
industry
has,
by
its
nature,
contributed
to
global
environmental
issues
such
as
climate
change,
waste,
water
scarcity,
habitat
destruction,
air
pollution.
Therefore,
it
is
more
important
than
ever
for
the
companies
be
responsible
proactive
in
addressing
issues.
Meanwhile,
complexity
of
has
never
been
greater.
roles
not
only
brand
but
also
OEM/ODM
retail
are
becoming
increasingly
important,
boundaries
collapsing.
Despite
urgency
issues,
there
a
lack
research
on
specific
practical
activities
companies,
responsibilities
retailers
have
overlooked.
need
this
study
was
recognized.
purpose
expand
scope
assessment
include
general
identify
actual
concrete
being
carried
out.
study,
keywords
cosmetics,
environmental,
eco-friendly,
sustainable,
which
recently
become
topics
discussion,
were
empirically
analyzed.
This
selected
analyzed
18
out
28
annual
reports,
nonfinancial
statements,
sustainability
reports
16
cosmetics-
personal-care-related
companies.
In
addition,
456
articles
found
through
PubMed,
Google
Scholar,
Google,
Scopus,
final
108
referenced
using
PRISMA
flow
chart.
novelty
is,
first,
fact
that
identified
strategies
practices
with
respect
Second,
established
common
standards
compared
corporate
activities.
Third,
included
retailers,
whose
influence
increasing
recent
years,
understand
status
eco-friendly
across
industry.
makes
contribution
encouraging
comparing
evaluating
laying
foundation
development
framework
assessment.
recognizes
activity
behavior
whole
contributes
companies’
suggesting
how
use
performance
materials
assess
their
Endocrines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 366 - 381
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Endocrine
disruptors
are
molecules
that
can
interfere
with
the
proper
functioning
of
endocrine
system
and
lead
to
harmful
effects
in
living
organisms.
This
review
focuses
on
impact
synthetic
fragrances,
which
commonly
found
personal
care
household
products,
system.
The
article
discusses
different
types
hormones
body
how
they
interact
receptors
produce
signals.
It
also
explores
hormone
signaling
transport,
leading
adverse
body.
work
underscores
crucial
need
for
further
research
into
fragrances
importance
using
safer
alternatives
products.
