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Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 20, 2025
Agricultural
waste
(crop
residues
and
animal
manure)
is
a
significant
byproduct
of
farming
activities.
It
holds
potential
for
sustainable
agriculture,
renewable
energy
production,
environmental
conservation.
However,
traditional
disposal
challenges
persist,
leading
to
air
pollution
soil
degradation.
Innovative
approaches
include
converting
agricultural
into
bioenergy
like
bioethanol
biogas
producing
biochar
from
residues,
which
improves
health,
water
retention,
nutrient
availability
while
sequestering
carbon.
also
finding
applications
in
industries.
Integrating
industrial
processes
not
only
adds
value
but
reduces
reliance
on
raw
materials
fossil
fuels
wood.
In
livestock
farming,
crop
are
critical
as
feed
bedding,
particularly
resource-constrained
regions.
While
their
nutritional
content
often
low,
treatment
methods
can
improve
digestibility.
By
integrating
cutting-edge
technologies
supportive
policies,
it
possible
transform
burden
resource,
paving
the
way
more
future.
Industrial Crops and Products,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
208, С. 117904 - 117904
Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2023
Cellulose
is
an
organic
compound
belonging
to
polysaccharides.
This
biopolymer
made
of
glucose
subunits.
plays
essential
role
in
the
structure
and
strength
plants.
polymer
has
biodegradable,
biocompatible,
renewable
properties.
Agricultural
wastes
are
excellent
sources
for
cellulose
extraction.
lignocellulosic
materials,
lignin
main
components
these
wastes.
Millions
tons
agricultural
waste
thrown
away
burned
yearly.
large
amount
leads
environmental
pollution
energy
resources.
Upgrading
such
by
developing
innovative
products
as
nanomaterials
nanocomposites
can
have
high
economic
benefits.
The
intelligent
use
a
rich
source
be
primarily
responsible
increase
population
industrialization
countries.
Optimal
extraction
from
widely
used
various
fields
agriculture,
industry,
medicine,
energy.
Different
chemical,
physical,
physicochemical,
biological
methods
been
presented
extract
its
derivatives
waste.
In
this
review,
we
will
discuss
position
importance
cellulose,
extracted
agrarian
sources.
Energies,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
16(14), С. 5409 - 5409
Опубликована: Июль 16, 2023
Since
the
impending
warning
of
fossil
fuel
inadequacy,
researchers’
focus
has
shifted
to
alternative
generation.
This
resulted
in
use
a
wide
variety
renewable
biomass
sources
for
making
biofuels.
Biofuels
made
from
are
seen
as
most
promising
long-term
strategy
addressing
issues
associated
with
conventional
energy
sources,
atypical
climate
change,
and
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Hydrocarbons
may
be
efficiently
extracted
biomass,
which
contains
lot
sugars.
including
bioethanol,
biodiesel,
biohydrogen,
biogas
can
produced
widespread
usage
transportation,
industry,
households.
In
recent
years,
there
have
been
numerous
reports
breakthroughs
manufacturing
biofuels
biogas.
paper
examines
big
picture
generation,
an
emphasis
on
many
forms
utilization
both
commercial
residential
settings
rural
areas.
Cleaner Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13, С. 100253 - 100253
Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2024
The
development
of
sustainable
and
effective
methods
for
extracting
lignin
is
crucial
achieving
the
advantages
promoting
shift
towards
a
more
circular
bioeconomy.
This
study
addresses
use
environmentally
friendly
processes,
including
organosolv
technique,
supercritical
fluid
(SCF),
non-thermal
plasma
(NTP),
ionic
liquids
(ILs),
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DES),
microwave
assisted
extraction
(MAE)
techniques
extraction.
Organosolv
treatment
offers
high
selectivity
purity
make
this
process
economically
feasible.
Using
water,
carbon
dioxide,
or
ethanol
to
extract
without
harmful
successful
customizable.
NTP
technologies
break
down
lignin,
simplifying
processing
increasing
its
value.
Whereas
ILs
may
boost
synthesis
change
properties
via
solvent
design.
DES-based
can
efficiently
specifically
lignin.
rapid
MAE
method
employs
radiation
reduce
times
yields
These
feature
selectivity,
little
environmental
impact,
capacity
target
fractions.
describes
fundamentals,
benefits,
drawbacks
each
process,
focusing
on
their
ability
large
scale
future
usage.
Additionally,
review
explores
most
recent
advancements
in
application
sector,
as
well
challenges
potential
valorizing
streams
derived
from
extraction,
thereby
fostering
solutions.
research
concludes
that
overcome
challenges,
need
address
concerns,
cost,
emissions,
efficient
use.
Fermentation,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
9(10), С. 920 - 920
Опубликована: Окт. 22, 2023
Significant
amounts
of
fermented
food
waste
are
generated
worldwide,
promoting
an
abundance
residual
biomass
that
can
be
used
as
raw
material
to
extract
bioactive
peptides,
fermentable
sugars,
polyphenols,
and
valuable
compounds
for
synthesizing
bioproducts.
Therefore,
generating
these
high-value-added
products
reduces
the
environmental
impact
caused
by
disposal
increases
industrial
economic
value
final
products.
This
review
presents
opportunities
bioproducts
recovering
(employing
wastes
byproducts
from
sources)
with
several
biological
properties
support
their
consumption
dietary
supplements
benefit
human
health.
Herein,
types
(i.e.,
vegetables,
bread
wastes,
dairy
products,
brewing,
winery
sources),
pre-treatment
processes,
methods
obtaining
potential
health
benefits
observed
recovered,
other
technological
applications
discussed.
there
is
currently
a
tendency
use
boost
bioeconomic
policies
circular
bioeconomy
approach
focused
on
biorefinery
concepts,
biotechnology,
bioprocesses.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2024
Abstract
In
this
study,
a
series
of
cobalt-based
spinel
ferrites
catalysts,
including
nickel,
cobalt,
zinc,
and
copper
ferrites,
were
synthesized
using
the
sol–gel
auto-combustion
method
followed
by
chemical
reduction
process.
These
catalysts
employed
for
accelerating
hydrogen
generation
via
sodium
borohydride
hydrolysis
A
continuous
stirred
tank
reactor
was
used
to
perform
catalytic
tests.
All
samples
subjected
analysis
XRD,
FESEM,
EDX,
FTIR,
nitrogen
adsorption–desorption
techniques.
The
results
revealed
that
ferrite
sample,
Co/Cu-Ferrite,
exhibited
superior
particle
distribution,
porosity
characteristics,
as
it
achieved
high
rate
2937
mL/min.g
cat
.
addition,
higher
electrical
donating
property
Cu-Ferrite
which
leads
increase
in
electron
density
cobalt
active
sites
can
account
its
performance
towards
NaBH
4
Using
Arrhenius
equation
zero-order
reaction
calculation,
activation
energy
on
Co/Cu-Ferrite
catalyst
determined
be
18.12
kJ/mol.
This
low
compared
other
confirms
catalyst's
well.
Additionally,
outcomes
from
recycling
experiments
gradual
decline
after
each
cycle
during
repetitive
cycles.
aforementioned
properties
render
an
efficient
through
hydrolysis.
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 4, 2024
Abstract
Competent
treatment
techniques
were
explored
to
curb
the
environmental
pollution
of
dye-laden
wastewater.
In
current
study,
eucalyptus
biomass
contemplated
as
agricultural
waste
is
translated
into
graphitic
activated
carbon
(EPGAC)
using
ZnCl
2
at
600
°C
in
N
atmosphere.
The
present
investigation
illustrated
awareness
about
nature
EPGAC’s
dye
elimination
by
employing
Direct
Yellow
12
(DY12)
a
model
dye.
EPGAC
was
characterized
multiple
characterization
tools
such
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
Boehm
titrations,
pH
zpc
,
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Raman,
field
emission
scanning
electron
microscopy
(FESEM),
energy
dispersive
analysis
(EDX),
high-resolution
transmission
(HRTEM),
and
Brunauer-Emmett-Teller
(BET)
surface
area
techniques.
Electron
micrographs
disclosed
availability
high
pore
density
for
adsorption
DY12
dyes.
BJH
reported
distribution
mesopores
having
3
nm
diameter
on
surface.
Further,
available
per
gram
adsorbent
estimated
178.35
m
BET
analysis.
XRD
Raman’s
data
revealed
EPGAC.
Influences
parameters
mass,
initial
concentration,
contact
time,
solution
pH,
temperature
eviction
examined
achieve
deeper
insight
mechanism.
optimum
dose
found
be
0.15
g.
equilibrium
attained
120
min
Pseudo-second-order
kinetics
entirely
relates
perfect
fit
associated
with
investigational
results.
aptness
relevant
Langmuir
isotherm
eventually
recommends
maximum
unilayer
capacity
42.01
mg/g
Thermodynamic
studies
further
reveal
spontaneous,
endothermic,
chemisorption
adsorption.
Adsorbent
viability
established
through
stability
recyclability
carried
out
up
5
run
cycles
g
Adsorption
mechanisms
explained
considering
hydrogen
bonding,
π-π
interactions,
electrostatic
ultimately
confirming
tendency
displayed
industrial
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
437, С. 140735 - 140735
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
The
Canary
Islands,
renowned
for
their
tourism
appeal,
grapple
with
a
pronounced
energy
challenge
stemming
from
geographic
fragmentation
and
heavy
reliance
on
external
sources,
particularly
fossil
fuels.
Moreover,
the
region's
history
is
marked
by
recurring
crises,
underscoring
imperative
need
swift
decisive
transition
towards
renewable
sources.
This
research
examines
potential
of
waste
biomass
as
source
in
Islands.
non-renewable
sources
leads
to
increased
costs
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
making
pursuit
sustainable
future
strategic
priority
region.
study
proposes
assess
residual
main
crops
such
bananas,
tomatoes,
potatoes,
grapes,
bioenergy
production.
Statistical
data
were
used
estimate
total
availability
residues,
while
parameters
like
residue-to-product
ratio,
moisture
content
calorific
value
determined
calculate
biomass.
findings
reveal
that
annual
production
primary
Islands
234,744
tonnes
(111,425
Tn/year
banana
cultivation,
52,961
tomato
40,102
potato
30,256
grape
cultivation).
has
generate
around
1.39
PJ
energy,
equivalent
approximately
4.79%
current
consumption
archipelago.
Considering
contribute
only
20%
this
resource
presents
an
exceptional
opportunity
By
harnessing
its
natural
resources,
can
pursue
economic
growth
simultaneously
mitigating
negative
environmental
impacts.
Definitely,
assessment
plays
crucial
role
evaluating
resources
represents
important
step
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