Processes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 1817 - 1817
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Silicon
is
a
promising
anode
material
for
the
increased
performance
of
lithium-ion
batteries
because
its
high
elemental
composition
and
specific
capacity.
The
application
silicon
on
commercial
scale
restricted
due
to
limitation
volume
expansion.
also
expensive,
making
it
difficult
large-scale
commercialisation.
Different
methods
were
used
address
these
issues,
including
sintering
process
sol–gel
method,
form
carbide
(SiC),
hard
chemical
compound
containing
carbon.
not
only
acts
as
buffer
expansion
but
allows
better
infiltration
electrolyte,
increasing
charge
discharge
capacity
in
battery.
Like
silicon,
carbides
can
be
costly.
development
renewable
energy
systems
very
important,
especially
storage
that
are
efficient
cost-friendly.
cost
devices
lowered,
them
easily
accessible.
synthesised
from
sugarcane,
which
fibrous
waste
remains
after
juice
extraction.
This
could
beneficial,
we
never
run
out
such
resource,
offers
low
carbon
with
surface
area.
by
carbothermal
reduction
silica
sugarcane
bagasse.
review
provides
comprehensive
understanding
synthetic
processes.
innovative
use
synthesise
materials
would
reduce
costs
comply
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
7
(affordable
clean
energy)
13
(climate
action).
Fuel,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
373, P. 132265 - 132265
Published: June 28, 2024
The
pyrolysis
of
sewage
sludge
to
produce
biochar
is
a
promising
method
for
end-treatment.
Key
parameters
influencing
properties
include
temperature,
heat
transfer
rate,
residence
time,
additives,
and
raw
material
types.
Sludge-based
(SBC)
features
porous
structure,
aromatic
compound
composition,
high
absorbency,
stable
chemical
properties,
large
specific
surface
area,
numerous
functional
groups,
making
it
suitable
environmental
applications
such
as
soil
remediation
water
quality
improvement.
However,
SBC
alone
can
pose
risk
due
excessive
heavy
metal
content.
Co-pyrolysis
biomass
with
has
been
shown
mitigate
this
by
fixing
metals
reducing
their
accumulation
in
biochar.
Research
indicates
that
co-pyrolysis
produces
superior
including
larger
better
pore
more
greater
pollutant
adsorption
capacity
compared
alone.
Thus,
sludge-biomass
significant
potential
overcome
the
limitations
single
sludge-based
biochar,
facilitating
large-scale
production
application
management.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 322 - 322
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Lactic
acid
is
a
vital
organic
with
wide
range
of
industrial
applications,
particularly
in
the
food,
pharmaceutical,
cosmetic,
and
biomedical
sectors.
The
conventional
production
lactic
from
refined
sugars
poses
high
costs
significant
environmental
impacts,
leading
to
exploration
alternative
raw
materials
more
sustainable
processes.
Lignocellulosic
biomass,
agro-industrial
residues
such
as
agave
bagasse,
represents
promising
substrate
for
production.
Agave
by-product
tequila
mezcal
industries,
rich
fermentable
carbohydrates,
making
it
an
ideal
material
biotechnological
use
bacteria
(LAB),
genetically
modified
microorganisms
(GMMs),
has
been
shown
enhance
fermentation
efficiency
yield.
This
review
explores
potential
lignocellulosic
biomass
microbial
produce
other
high-value
products.
It
covers
composition
pretreatment
some
agricultural
residues,
selection
suitable
microorganisms,
optimization
conditions.
paper
highlights
future
residue
valorization
through
processes
methods.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(16), P. 2334 - 2334
Published: Aug. 18, 2024
This
paper
explores
the
intricate
relations
between
biomass
polymeric
composition,
thermochemical
conversion
routes,
char
yields
and
features
in
order
to
advance
knowledge
on
processes
customize
them
meet
specific
requirements.
An
exhaustive
characterization
has
been
performed
for
three
types
of
biomasses:
(i)
spruce
bark,
a
woody
primary
secondary
residue
from
forestry
wood
processing;
(ii)
wheat
straws—agricultural
waste
harvest
arable
permanent
cropland;
(iii)
vine
shoots,
resulting
vineyard
waste.
Chemical
(proximate
ultimate
analysis),
biochemical,
trace
elements,
thermal
analyses
were
performed.
Also,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
Scanning
Electron
Microscopy,
thermogravimetric
analysis
conducted
establish
compositional
structural
characteristics
feedstock.
The
main
components
influence
amount
quality
char.
high
hemicellulose
content
recommends
straws
as
good
candidate
especially
hydrothermal
carbonization.
Cellulose
is
contributor
formation
during
pyrolysis,
suggesting
that
shoots
may
yield
higher-quality
compared
converted
straws.
It
was
shown
can
be
predicted
strongly
dependent
composition.
While
case
bark
straws,
lignin
major
contribution
formation,
cellulose
are
contributors
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(18), P. 4617 - 4617
Published: Sept. 14, 2024
This
review
analyzes
in
detail
the
topic
of
supercapacitors
based
on
biochar
technologies,
including
their
advantages,
disadvantages,
and
development
potential.
The
main
is
formation
precursors
process
pyrolysis
activation,
possibility
application
itself
various
fields
brought
closer.
structure,
division,
principle
operation
supercondensates
are
discussed,
where
good
bad
sides
pointed
out.
current
state
scientific
legal
knowledge
biocarbon
its
applications
verified,
results
many
authors
compared
to
examine
level
research
electrodes
created
from
lignocellulosic
biomass.
Current
sites
for
transportation,
electronics,
power
generation
(conventional
unconventional)
also
examined,
as
potential
further
technology
under
discussion.
IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
1448(1), P. 012012 - 012012
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Abstract
Growing
environmental
concerns
have
spurred
extensive
research
and
innovation
in
sustainable
materials.
Hydrochar,
produced
from
biomass
through
hydrothermal
carbonization,
has
emerged
as
a
versatile
solution
with
potential
for
various
applications.
This
study
examines
the
role,
challenges,
global
perspectives
on
hydrochar
patents
derived
biomass.
Despite
increasing
interest,
significant
knowledge
gaps
remain
understanding
full
landscape
impact
of
patents.
We
analysed
211
patent
documents
116
simple
families,
primarily
within
Chemistry
metallurgy
categories,
sourced
lens.org.
Our
findings
reveal
that
activity
is
concentrated
four
key
regions:
The
United
States,
WIPO,
China,
Europe.
These
showcase
innovations
production
techniques,
applications,
benefits.
Several
notable
trends
challenges
emerged.
First,
there
considerable
focus
enhancing
efficiency
scalability
diverse
sources.
Second,
hydrochar’s
multifunctional
applications
are
emphasized,
spanning
soil
enhancement,
water
purification,
renewable
energy.
However,
regarding
economic
viability
standardization
application
processes.
offers
comprehensive
analysis
current
landscape,
providing
insights
into
efforts
advancements
biomass-derived
technologies.
It
underscores
need
continued
collaboration
to
address
limitations.
Future
should
aim
optimize
reduce
costs,
explore
new
ultimately
sustainability
