Nanomaterials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(4), С. 271 - 271
Опубликована: Фев. 11, 2025
Bacterial
cellulose
(BC)
is
a
versatile
biopolymer
prized
for
its
remarkable
water
absorption,
nanoscale
fiber
architecture,
mechanical
robustness,
and
biocompatibility,
making
it
suitable
diverse
applications.
Despite
potential,
the
high
cost
of
conventional
fermentation
media
limits
BC’s
scalability
wider
commercial
use.
This
study
investigates
an
economical
solution
by
utilizing
fractions
from
fruit
processing
wastewater,
refined
through
sequential
membrane
fractionation,
as
supplement
to
HS
medium
BC
production.
films
were
thoroughly
characterized
using
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
differential
scanning
calorimetry
(DSC),
assessments
properties
holding
capacity
(WHC).
FTIR
confirmed
structure,
while
TEM
validated
nanofibrillar
3D
network.
XRD
analysis
revealed
slight
increasing
trend
in
crystallinity
with
addition
wastewater
fractions,
DSC
increase
thermal
stability
F#6.
Adding
these
notably
improved
films’
tensile
strength,
Young’s
modulus,
WHC.
Overall,
results
underscore
that
can
serve
cost-efficient,
eco-friendly
alternative
traditional
media.
approach
supports
circular
economy
principles
lowering
reliance
on
intensive
treatments,
promoting
waste
valorization,
advancing
sustainable
production
methods
high-value
biopolymers.
Results in Engineering,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
20, С. 101566 - 101566
Опубликована: Ноя. 3, 2023
The
effective
management
of
water
resources
is
essential
to
environmental
stewardship
and
sustainable
development.
Traditional
approaches
resource
(WRM)
struggle
with
real-time
data
acquisition,
analysis,
intelligent
decision-making.
To
address
these
challenges,
innovative
solutions
are
required.
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
Big
Data
Analytics
(BDA)
at
the
forefront
have
potential
revolutionize
way
managed.
This
paper
reviews
current
applications
AI
BDA
in
WRM,
highlighting
their
capacity
overcome
existing
limitations.
It
includes
investigation
technologies,
such
as
machine
learning
deep
learning,
diverse
quality
monitoring,
allocation,
demand
forecasting.
In
addition,
review
explores
role
resources,
elaborating
on
various
sources
that
can
be
used,
remote
sensing,
IoT
devices,
social
media.
conclusion,
study
synthesizes
key
insights
outlines
prospective
directions
for
leveraging
optimal
allocation.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
54, С. 104032 - 104032
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2024
In
the
contemporary
era,
availability
of
energy
and
water
stands
as
an
essential
foundation
for
human
survival,
with
water's
significance
underscored
by
its
role
in
shaping
habitats.
However,
modern
world
faces
pressing
challenge
scarcity,
exacerbated
factors
like
air
pollution,
leading
to
ecological
imbalances.
Water,
indispensable
resource
various
daily
activities,
necessitates
generation
freshwater.
Simultaneously,
imperative
sustainable
has
taken
precedence
on
national
agenda
growth.
this
context,
integration
solar
photovoltaic
(PV)
technology
stills
emerges
most
viable
solution.
Within
these
integrated
systems,
electrical
generated
PV
is
strategically
employed
preheat
inlet
feeds,
enhance
temperature,
optimize
evaporation
condensation
processes
within
still,
thereby
augmenting
overall
performance.
This
study
delves
into
collectors/systems
stills,
distinguishing
between
thermal
utilization
systems.
The
review
underscores
pivotal
addressing
critical
issues
scarcity
generation,
contributing
nation's
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(3), С. 1073 - 1073
Опубликована: Янв. 26, 2024
There
is
substantial
concern
about
critical
environmental
problems
related
to
waste
in
production
sectors
such
as
textile,
construction,
and
packaging.
The
materials
ascribed
the
sector’s
unsustainability
are
primarily
fabrics,
plastic,
hazardous
solvents,
making
developing
new
biobased
imperative.
As
such,
various
strategies
have
been
investigated
convert
recycle
give
them
commercial
value
via
manufacture
of
materials.
This
review
discusses
types
raw
sources
develop
that
could
promote
transition
toward
sustainability.
According
literature,
functional
qualities
comparable
those
synthetic
Raw
material
biomass,
derived
from
plant
animal-based
waste,
attractive
due
their
low
cost,
abundance,
biodegradability.
biomaterials,
well
characterization
performance,
also
discussed.
Further,
this
will
offer
a
comprehensive
view
potential
applicability
current
applications
developed
relevant
areas
packaging,
wastewater
remediation.
be
field
research
address
challenges
posed
by
continuous
growth
global
population.
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(2), С. 785 - 814
Опубликована: Янв. 8, 2024
Abstract
Building
construction
requires
important
amounts
of
freshwater,
thus
depleting
the
already
stressed
natural
water
resources.
This
issue
could
be
addressed
by
using
recycled
in
and
building
systems.
However,
integrating
greywater
recycling
systems
is
limited
complexity,
costs,
vulnerability
to
environmental
fluctuations,
coordination
policymakers,
developers,
practitioners.
Here,
we
review
buildings
with
focus
on
case
studies
successful
implementations,
policies,
treatment
buildings,
health
aspects.
Compared
conventional
tap
water,
incorporation
enhances
consistency
workability
reclaimed
concrete
12–14%,
it
increases
viscosity
11%
yield
stress
25%.
We
discuss
intricacies
systems,
emphasizing
conserving
mitigating
impact,
enhancing
economic
efficiency.
Challenges
include
quality
assurance,
dual
piping
infrastructure,
regulatory
compliance.
Government
interventions,
including
incentives,
mandates,
subsidy
emerge
as
drivers
for
widespread
adoption.
Technological
advancements,
such
membrane
filtration
advanced
oxidation
processes,
are
examined
strengths
limitations.
Microbial Cell Factories,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
23(1)
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024
Abstract
Background
Plastic
is
widely
utilized
in
packaging,
frameworks,
and
as
coverings
material.
Its
overconsumption
slow
degradation,
pose
threats
to
ecosystems
due
its
toxic
effects.
While
polyhydroxyalkanoates
(PHA)
offer
a
sustainable
alternative
petroleum-based
plastics,
their
production
costs
present
significant
obstacles
global
adoption.
On
the
other
side,
multitude
of
household
industrial
activities
generate
substantial
volumes
wastewater
containing
both
organic
inorganic
contaminants.
This
not
only
poses
threat
but
also
presents
opportunities
get
benefits
from
circular
economy.
Main
body
abstract
Production
bioplastics
may
be
improved
by
using
nutrients
minerals
feedstock
for
microbial
fermentation.
Strategies
like
feast-famine
culture,
mixed-consortia
integrated
processes
have
been
developed
PHA
highly
polluted
with
high
loads.
Various
process
parameters
loading
rate,
content
(volatile
fatty
acids),
dissolved
oxygen,
operating
pH,
temperature
critical
roles
accumulation
biomass.
Research
advances
are
going
on
downstream
recovery
utilizing
combination
physical
chemical
(halogenated
solvents,
surfactants,
green
solvents)
methods.
review
highlights
recent
developments
upcycling
resources
into
PHA,
encompassing
various
strategies,
processing
methodologies,
techno-economic
analyses.
Short
conclusion
Organic
carbon
nitrogen
promising,
cost-effective
source
producing
bioplastic.
Previous
attempts
focused
enhancing
productivity
through
optimizing
culture
systems
growth
conditions.
However,
despite
technological
progress,
challenges
persist,
such
low
productivity,
intricate
processing,
scalability
issues,
properties
resulting
PHA.
Graphical
Surfaces,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(1), С. 54 - 78
Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2024
Society
confronts
the
pressing
environmental
challenges
posed
by
pervasive
presence
of
toxic
pollutants
in
aquatic
ecosystems.
The
repercussions
contaminant
release
extend
far
and
wide,
endangering
marine
life
human
well-being.
While
various
techniques
such
as
bioremediation,
filtration,
adsorption
have
been
employed
for
wastewater
treatment,
they
grapple
with
cost
effectiveness
overall
efficiency
issues.
Advanced
oxidative
processes,
including
photocatalysis
Fenton,
emerged
viable
solutions
response
to
emerging
contaminants.
However,
efficacy
largely
hinges
on
choice
catalyst.
Their
distinctive
attributes,
chemical
defects
exceptional
stability,
make
perovskite
oxides
a
promising
These
materials
can
be
synthesized
through
diverse
methods,
rendering
them
versatile
adaptable
widespread
applications.
Ongoing
research
endeavors
are
diligently
focused
enhancing
performance
oxides,
optimizing
their
integration
into
catalytic
exploring
innovative
approaches
material
immobilization.
This
comprehensive
review
seeks
elucidate
most
pivotal
advances
composites
within
treatment
domain.
Additionally,
it
sheds
light
burgeoning
trends
multifaceted
confronting
this
field,
which
present
insights
treating
antibiotic-contaminated
environment,
delving
strategies,
green
technologies,
challenges,
trends.
Emergent Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7(4), С. 1295 - 1327
Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2024
Abstract
Ceramic
membranes
are
gaining
rapid
traction
in
water
and
wastewater
treatment
applications
due
to
their
inherent
advantages,
such
as
chemical/thermal
stability,
low
fouling
propensity,
extended
lifespan.
This
review
paper
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of
ceramic
membranes,
exploring
composition,
fabrication
techniques,
filtration
principles,
diverse
applications.
Various
types
including
alumina,
zirconia,
titania,
silica,
zeolite,
discussed.
As
global
challenges
related
scarcity
pollution
intensify,
the
implementation
offers
sustainable
effective
approach
for
safeguarding
vital
resources.
Despite
dominance
polymeric
field,
constant
pursuit
reduced
production
costs
apparent
benefits
membrane
fueling
growth.
The
also
examines
that
demonstrate
effectiveness
pressure-driven
technology
treating
industrial
wastewaters
from
industries,
textile,
pharmaceutical,
petrochemical.
While
shows
efficiency
various
scenarios,
future
research
should
focus
on
optimizing
investment
through
new
technologies,
improving
selectivity,
permeability,
packing
densities,
minimizing
fouling,
proposing
scale-up
strategies
based
experimental
results.
collective
findings
reveal
potential
revolutionize
environmental
remediation.