Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
49(6)
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024
The
careless
dumping
of
agricultural
waste
in
Nigeria
is
a
significant
environmental
issue
that
requires
attention.
Some
states
haphazardly
dump
the
pod
Parkia
biglobosa,
should
have
served
an
essential
purpose
to
wealth
context.
study
investigates
synthesis
and
characterization
nanocellulose
derived
from
biglobosa
pod.
Standard
procedures
were
used
isolate
characterised
with
FTIR,
SEM-EDX,
XRD,
TGA,
DTG
techniques.
FTIR
analysis
identified
existence
O-H,
C-O-C
pyranose
rings,
cellulose
?-glycosidic
connections.
SEM
showed
surface
was
uneven
had
small
clusters
NCC.
devolatilization
raw
NCC
ALBP
recorded
at
43.205%
71.90%,
respectively,
exhibiting
highest
value.
At
380?C
400?C,
thermal
decomposition
peaks
for
caused
most
weight
loss.
Nanocrystal
has
higher
crystallinity
index
than
powder.
Using
EDX,
elemental
revealed
presence
C
(49.21%)
O
(50.79%),
while
contains
(46.03%)
(53.93%).
some
variations.
Various
treatments
applied
locust
bean
correlate
change
percentage
mass.
Thus,
might
be
employed
as
reinforcing
ingredient
creation
green
composites,
binder,
adsorbents,
polymeric
polymers.
Abstract
The
most
essential
task
in
the
twenty‐first
century
is
to
fight
alarming
growing
pollution
aquatic
body
which
effluent
of
one
colouring
dye
categories
called
maxilon
a
major
contributor.
This
review
thus
specifically
focuses
on
use
nanoparticles
(NPs)
for
photocatalytic
degradation
contaminants
water
bodies.
work
empirically
presented
performance
evaluation
NPs
degrading
dyes
under
light
irradiation
alongside
underlying
operational
mechanism.
stability
was
also
critically
analyzed
by
looking
at
regenerability
and
reusability
expended
NPs.
From
study,
it
discovered
that
⋅OH
O
2
⋅
played
vital
role
genesis
oxidizing
capacity
breakdown
dye.
Moreover,
found
greater
than
80
%
shortest
period
<
1
hour
with
pseudo‐first‐order
(PFO)
being
common
kinetic
best‐fit
describe
adsorption
process
occurred
shortly
before
during
operation.
At
end,
knowledge
gaps
were
identified
area
regenerability,
lifecycle
analyses
nano‐photocatalyst
fabrication
utilization,
cost
analysis
industrial
scale‐up,
ecotoxicological
pathways.
findings
this
study
can
open
up
insightful
innovation
readers
industries
are
interested
pursuing
zero
insecurity.
Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
18(5), С. 1598 - 1612
Опубликована: Июль 2, 2024
Abstract
Biochar,
a
solid
material
derived
from
thermochemical
process,
has
received
significant
attention
due
to
its
usefulness
in
various
sectors.
Previous
studies
have
been
conducted
improve
the
properties
and
quality
of
this
by
altering
processes,
treating
feedstock,
hybridizing
so
forth,
but
little
done
on
effect
varying
reactor's
configuration.
This
research
aims
study
stainless‐steel‐based
combustion
compartment
volume
biomass‐fueled
top‐lit
updraft
gasifier
groundnut
shell
biochar.
The
biochar
yields
for
reactors
ranged
34.9%
51.2%.
sample
produced
smallest
showed
highest
carbon
content,
according
energy
dispersive
X‐ray
spectroscopy
(EDX)
analysis.
Potassium,
another
major
element,
decreased
as
was
reduced.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
analysis
revealed
that
samples
had
an
irregular
shape
rough
surfaces,
reducing
resulted
larger
particles
surface.
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
similarities
differences
peaks
observed
all
samples.
can
find
applications
wastewater
treatment,
conversion
storage,
soil
amendment,
findings
contribute
design
optimization
biomass‐based
gasifiers.
Biofuels,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(10), С. 1331 - 1345
Опубликована: Июль 8, 2024
This
study
sheds
light
on
the
synthesis,
properties,
and
application
of
plant
husk-derived
biomass
into
biochar
through
thermochemical
conversion
processes.
Gasification,
pyrolysis,
hydrothermal
carbonization,
torrefaction
are
processes
that
have
been
used
in
this
regard.
Investigation
production
variables
revealed
temperature,
carbonization
duration,
heating
rate
significantly
influence
yield
characteristics
husk-based
biochar,
including
surface
area
porosity,
with
temperature
exerting
most
notable
impact.
It
was
observed
gave
rise
to
a
relatively
higher
than
other
processes,
which
may
be
due
low
temperatures
usually
utilized.
The
properties
typically
exhibit
carbon
content
exceeding
45%
its
total
weight.
has
applied
as
catalyst,
for
soil
amendment,
environmental
remediation,
water
treatment.
identification
research
gaps
shows
need
further
exploration
intricacies
well
consequences
socio-environmental
factors,
technical
scalability,
economic
feasibility.
Journal of Composites Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(10), С. 430 - 430
Опубликована: Окт. 16, 2024
Highly
efficient
fiber-reinforced
composites
find
extensive
application
in
diverse
industries.
Yet,
conventional
have
significant
environmental
impacts
during
both
manufacturing
and
disposal.
Environmentally
friendly
garnered
attention
within
the
framework
of
sustainable
development.
Utilizing
natural
fibers
place
synthetic
progressively
decreasing
use
are
main
approaches
to
achieving
a
balance
between
economic
progress
quality.
Attention
is
increasingly
being
drawn
biocomposites
that
exhibit
outstanding
performance,
exceptional
physical
mechanical
capabilities,
biological
features.
The
lightweight
high-strength
characteristics
these
enable
them
significantly
decrease
weight
structures,
making
popular
many
objective
this
review
evaluate
effectiveness
hybrid
marine
applications,
specifically
examining
their
characteristics,
resistance
seawater,
ability
absorb
moisture,
all
while
advocating
for
material
methodologies.
To
achieve
objective,
paper
delineates
distinction
fibers,
examines
benefits
biocomposite
materials,
addresses
obstacles
effective
production
seawater.
Considering
analysis,
it
can
be
inferred
maritime
applications
shows
potential
has
abundant
untapped
growth
prospects
future
years.
Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(5), С. 999 - 999
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Fiber-reinforced
composites
are
widely
utilized
across
various
industries,
including
aerospace,
automotive,
and
marine,
due
to
their
outstanding
mechanical
properties
lightweight
characteristics.
Natural
fibers,
as
promising
reinforcements,
have
the
potential
replace
synthetic
fibers
in
certain
areas
meet
growing
demand
for
environmental
protection
sustainability.
These
biocomposites
offer
numerous
benefits,
reduced
carbon
footprints,
diminished
reliance
on
non-renewable
resources,
increased
natural
biodegradability.
In
addition,
utilizing
such
eco-friendly
materials
is
a
critical
strategy
balancing
industry
progress
protection.
Kenaf
fiber,
superior
bast
fiber
known
its
excellent
high
cellulose
content,
presents
considerable
advantages
enhancing
performance
of
biocomposites.
This
review
explores
kenaf
fiber-reinforced
marine
applications,
focusing
fabrication
testing
methods
evaluate
physicochemical
properties.
paper
examines
chemical
composition
investigates
fiber-based
by
hybridization
manufacturing,
provides
an
overview
status
challenges
applying
environments.
Based
this
review,
it
evident
that
significant
superiority
applications
with
advancement
manufacturing
techniques.
Journal of Composites Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(12), С. 532 - 532
Опубликована: Дек. 15, 2024
Introducing
lignocellulosic
fibers
as
the
matrix
reinforcement
in
composites
is
an
opportunity
for
weight
reduction
and
also
use
of
by-products
biomass
waste
from
other
systems,
such
agriculture
textiles.
In
case
nautical
applications,
biofouling,
meaning
damage
during
service
by
marine
organisms,
represents
a
significant
issue.
To
address
this
problem,
number
measures
can
be
taken:
these
include
introduction
various
types
fillers,
mainly
mineral,
composites,
tailored
treatment
fibers,
hybrid
approaches,
including
different
modifications,
or
fiber
grafting.
This
review
reports
state
art
studies
carried
out
to
elucidate
performance
natural
hybrids
regards
water
absorption
more
specifically
exposure
seawater
prolonged
time
so
simulate
conditions.
The
perspectives
on
(NFCs)
aquatic
environments
will
discussed
with
respect
possible
onset
degradation
biofouling.
Ships and Offshore Structures,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 18
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025
This
paper
provides
a
bibliometric
review
of
composite
materials
in
the
maritime
sector,
analysing
research
trends
from
2000
to
2023.
It
examines
key
composites,
including
fibre-reinforced,
geopolymer,
plant
biomass-based,
microwave-absorbing
and
biodegradable
emphasizing
their
applications
challenges
marine
environments.
Fibre-reinforced
composites
with
superhydrophobic
coatings
excel
strength
corrosion
resistance
but
face
moisture-related
natural
fibres.
Geopolymer
are
sustainable
corrosion-resistant
require
improvements
brittleness
durability.
Plant
biomass-based
eco-friendly
need
enhanced
mechanical
performance
for
applications.
Microwave-absorbing
offer
dual
functionality,
essential
naval
use.
Global
distribution
visualized
through
VOSviewer
highlights
significant
contributions
India,
China,
United
States,
an
emerging
focus
on
Europe
Australia.
Future
should
prioritise
enhancing
moisture
resistance,
improving
geopolymer
toughness
developing
cost-effective,
long-term
