Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(1)
Опубликована: Май 26, 2023
Abstract
Smart
agricultural
(SA)
technology
has
become
a
technological
support
for
modern
agriculture.
By
exploring
the
decision-making
process
and
psychological
motivation
of
farmers
in
adopting
SA
technology,
it
is
conducive
to
achieving
popularisation
promoting
modernisation
Based
on
microscopic
research
data,
Structural
Equation
Model
(SEM)
used
analyse
influencing
factors
extent
cotton
farmers’
adoption
technologies,
using
Deconstructive
Theory
Planned
Behavior
(DTPB)
as
analytical
framework.
This
was
combined
with
in-depth
interviews
further
reveal
motivations
mechanisms
technologies.
The
results
show
that
under
behavioural
belief
dimension,
value
positive
effect
perceived
usefulness
even
though
risk
itself
dampening
intentions.
Under
normative
superior
influence
influenced
willingness
adopt
technologies
greater
than
peer
influence.
control
such
self-efficacy
information
channels
behaviour.
In
addition,
attitudes,
subjective
norms,
all
contribute
can
also
behaviour
directly
or
indirectly
through
adopt.
Policy
satisfaction
positively
moderate
transition
from
Therefore,
preferential
policies
are
proposed
reduce
cost
technologies;
continuously
improve
level
establish
test
plots
provide
reference
base;
increase
knowledge
training
expand
access
information.
Progress in Energy and Combustion Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
96, С. 101071 - 101071
Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2023
Microalgae
have
gained
considerable
attention
as
an
alternative
feedstock
for
the
biofuel
production,
particularly
in
combination
with
genetic
modification
strategies
that
target
enhanced
lipid
productivity.
To
tackle
climate
change
issues,
phasing
out
usage
of
fossil
fuels
is
seen
a
priority,
where
utilization
from
microalgae
serves
potential
sustainable
energy
source
various
applications.
These
photosynthetic
utilize
solar
and
carbon
dioxide
to
produce
energy-rich
compounds
(i.e.,
starch
lipids),
can
be
further
converted
into
biofuels
different
types.
Among
types
biofuels,
biodiesel
transesterification
triacylglycerols
stands
most
replacement
transportation
fuel
over
fossil-based
petroleum
diesel.
However,
hurdles
such
limited
productivity,
overall
production
cost
challenges
upscaling
algal
technology
leaves
huge
gap
on
road
commercialized
microalgae-based
biofuel.
This
review
article
first
presents
comprehensive
overview
imperative
knowledge
regarding
terms
classification,
factors
affecting
growth
during
cultivation
steps
upstream
processing.
also
discusses
recent
advances
downstream
processing
microalgal
biorefinery.
Additionally,
this
paper
focuses
deliberating
modifications
their
feasibility
productivity
microalgae.
Finally,
current
future
perspectives
are
highlighted
discussing
several
aspects,
including
sustainability
status
algae-based
industry,
risks
legislation
considerations
Scientific African,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
19, С. e01577 - e01577
Опубликована: Фев. 4, 2023
Due
to
the
world's
rapid
population
expansion,
demand
for
food
is
anticipated
increase
significantly
during
coming
decade.
Traditional
farming
practices
cannot
meet
need
crop.
Conventional
methods
use
resources
like
land,
water,
herbicides,
and
fertilisers
rather
inefficiently.
When
it
comes
making
most
effective
sustainable
of
production,
automation
in
agriculture
garnering
a
lot
interest.
How
people
machines
operate
on
farms
has
been
changed
by
integrating
Internet
Things
(IoT)
with
numerous
sensors,
controllers,
communication
protocols.
A
comprehensive
literature
review
key
technologies
involved
smart
agriculture,
viz.
various
standards,
IoT
based
intelligent
machinery,
were
compared
presented.
These
sensors
continuously
producing
significant
quantity
data
agricultural
field.
transmitted
central
control
unit
analysis
demands
fertiliser,
pesticides,
etc.
The
architecture
importance
analytics
IoT,
case
studies
current
utilising
challenges
open
issues
technology
discussed.
findings
provide
support
selection
specific
applications.
Agronomy,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(6), С. 1600 - 1600
Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2023
The
agricultural
sector
is
a
vital
source
of
human
well-being
that
provides
the
necessities
daily
life.
A
variety
farming
systems
are
utilized
in
agriculture,
such
as
wide
range
tillage
options,
no-till,
agroforestry,
precision
farming,
organic
cover
cropping,
crop
rotations,
etc.
Each
these
has
unique
challenges,
and
nanotechnology
successfully
improved
on
many
them.
Agricultural
applications
include
nanofertilizers,
nanopesticides,
nanosensors,
nanobiotechnology,
nanoremediation.
This
study
focuses
application
nano-farming
technologies
to
different
systems.
Suggested
practices
nano
improvement
soil
quality,
nano-protection
under
biotic
stress,
nanoremediation
polluted
water
environments,
nanomanagement
agro-wastes,
nano-agrochemicals,
nano-precision
nanobiotechnology
for
modern
farming.
review
also
addresses
expected
problems
may
occur
due
over
nanomaterials
systems,
nanopollution
nanotoxicity
agroecosystem
compartments.
Several
dimensions
emphasized
this
study,
green
energy,
sustainable
development,
circular
bioeconomy,
land
biodegradation,
pollution,
one
health
approach,
essential
global
goals
development.
Nanofarming
presents
both
benefits
obstacles
exact
balance
between
challenges
needs
more
study.
Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2024
Abstract
The
cultivation
of
microalgae
and
microalgae–bacteria
consortia
provide
a
potential
efficient
strategy
to
fix
CO
2
from
waste
gas,
treat
wastewater
produce
value-added
products
subsequently.
This
paper
reviews
recent
developments
in
fixation
treatment
by
single
microalgae,
mixed
consortia,
as
well
compares
summarizes
the
differences
utilizing
different
microorganisms
aspects.
Compared
monoculture
consortium
may
mitigate
environmental
risk,
obtain
high
biomass,
improve
efficiency
nutrient
removal.
applied
include
Chlorella
sp.,
Scenedesmus
Pediastrum
Phormidium
sp.
among
others,
most
strains
belong
Chlorophyta
Cyanophyta.
bacteria
are
mainly
activated
sludge
specific
sewage
sources.
Bioengineer
CBB
cycle
cells
effective
achieve
improvement
or
yield
high-value
products.
mechanisms
removal
microbial
systems
also
explored
concluded,
importance
technology
is
proven.
After
cultivation,
biomass
can
be
harvested
through
physical,
chemical,
biological
magnetic
separation
methods
used
by-products,
such
biofuel,
feed,
food,
biochar,
fertilizer,
pharmaceutical
bio-compounds.
Although
this
has
brought
many
benefits,
some
challenging
obstacles
limitation
remain
for
industrialization
commercializing.
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