Review
Energy & Fuels
Antonio Carlos Franco, Luciane Silva Franco, Daniel Poletto Tesser, Rodrigo Salvador, Antonio Carlos de Francisco, Claudia Tania Picinin, Cassiano Moro Piekarski
Summary: This article investigates the technologies and applications of biomethane in generating electricity and as vehicular fuel, analyzing the market potential and SWOT factors associated with its use.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Samir Meramo, Plinio Puello, Julio Rodriguez
Summary: This study provides insights on integrating process design, modeling, and exergy analysis for decision-making in energy projects, focusing on process sustainability in bio-oil and biohydrogen production using second-generation sources.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jherwin B. Ocreto, Wei-Hsin Chen, Aristotle T. Ubando, Young-Kwon Park, Amit Kumar Sharma, Veeramuthu Ashokkumar, Yong Sik Ok, Eilhann E. Kwon, Analiza P. Rollon, Mark Daniel G. De Luna
Summary: This article discusses the potential of lignocellulosic and algal bioethanol as renewable energy sources, as well as the application of MAH pretreatment in bioethanol production. MAH pretreatment has shown promising results in improving sugar recovery and reducing inhibitors, but certain obstacles still need to be overcome, such as studying the interaction and relationship between different parameters, exploring non-thermal effects and dielectric properties of different biomass materials.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sanjeev Kumar Soni, Apurav Sharma, Raman Soni
Summary: The careless usage of fossil fuels is the primary contributor to global warming. Due to urbanization's threat to resource depletion, finding alternatives has become necessary. Four different forms of biofuels are now available as possible replacements, including first-generation biofuels from the edible portion of biomass, second-generation biofuels from the non-edible portion, third-generation biofuels from algal biomass, and fourth-generation biofuels using molecular biology to improve algal strains. This article discusses the importance of second-generation biofuels derived from non-edible biomass and the enzymes involved in their production.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rufis Fregue Tiegam Tagne, Remo Santagata, Donald Raoul Tchuifon Tchuifon, Junie Albine Kenfack Atangana, Francois Rene Ateba, Teodor Vintila, Nche George Ndifor-Angwagor, Solomon Gabche Anagho, Sergio Ulgiati
Summary: This study focuses on the environmental impact assessment of second-generation liquid and gaseous biofuel production in Cameroon, utilizing the Life Cycle Assessment method to identify hotspots in the conversion of biomass to bioethanol and biomethane. The findings will serve as a reference for decision-making in pilot plants and large-scale production, aiming to promote sustainable development of a biomass-energy industry based on avocado seeds, cocoa pods, and peanut shells.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Andre Aguiar, Thais Suzane Milessi, Daniella Regina Mulinari, Melina Savioli Lopes, Sirlene Maria da Costa, Rafael Garcia Candido
Summary: Sugarcane straw, accounting for one-third of the total sugarcane energy, has great potential for applications in energy generation and production of high-value bioproducts and biomaterials. Progress in processing sugarcane straw highlights the possibilities of obtaining valuable products and promoting environmental-friendly and cost-effective processes.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Giorgos Markou, Bohdan Ilkiv, Mathieu Brule, Dimitris Antonopoulos, Ambis Chakalis, Dimitris Arapoglou, Iordanis Chatzipavlidis
Summary: This study investigated the effect of chemical extraction and removal of valuable fractions on the methane yield of residual microalgal biomass used as feedstock for biogas production. The results showed that the recovery and removal of valuable compounds did not significantly affect the methane yield, but lipid extraction led to changes in methane production kinetics.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Eduardo D. Munaiz, Kenneth A. Albrecht, Bernardo Ordas
Summary: Research indicated that maize germplasm has genetic diversity that can be used to improve the quality of crop residues. Variability was observed among different populations, with hybrids typically having higher grain yield compared to European landraces. Fiber concentrations showed significant correlation with yield performance.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eduardo Sanchez Nocete, Javier Perez Rodriguez
Summary: This paper proposes a simple methodology to estimate the potential to obtain biomethane through anaerobic digestion of biowaste and applies it to a case study in Spain. The results show that biomethane production can reduce the use of fossil fuels and minimize the final disposal of biowaste.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peter Fairley
Summary: Refineries converting biomass to energy are expanding, highlighting the need to examine the impact of feedstock crops on soil carbon.
Article
Environmental Sciences
B. B. Marangon, I. B. Magalhaes, A. S. A. P. Pereira, T. A. Silva, R. C. N. Gama, J. Ferreira, J. S. Castro, L. R. Assis, J. F. Lorentz, M. L. Calijuri
Summary: Microalgae biomass is a versatile feedstock that can be converted into various types of biofuels. This study discusses the theoretical and practical conversion technologies, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness of emerging algal-based biofuels. Challenges and research opportunities for optimization and scaling-up are highlighted. Continuous operation results are needed to further develop biomethane technology, and the environmental benefits of wastewater-grown microalgae biomass are emphasized.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Mujtaba, Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto, Mahyar Fazeli, Sritama Mukherjee, Susilaine Maira Savassa, Gerson Araujo de Medeiros, Anderson do Espirito Santo Pereira, Sandro Donnini Mancini, Juha Lipponen, Francisco Vilaplana
Summary: In response to the global warming crisis caused by uncontrolled greenhouse gas production, industries are striving to reduce their dependence on petrochemicals and petroleum-based industrial components and replace them with biobased, sustainable, and environmentally friendly alternatives. Agricultural waste, particularly lignocellulosic biomass, provides a significant resource for the development of various bio-products. Recent advancements in integrated biorefineries have improved the utilization of waste lignocellulose components to produce biofuels, platform chemicals, resins, bioplastics, additives, and other biobased materials for diverse applications.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Konstantina Vasilakou, Philippe Nimmegeers, Gwenny Thomassen, Pieter Billen, Steven Van Passel
Summary: In this study, a structured approach to account for technological learning in techno-economic assessments is proposed and validated by comparing different pretreatment technologies and plant capacities. The results show that there is a potential for large-scale advanced ethanol production in Belgium when accounting for future cost reductions through learning.
Article
Agronomy
Iosvany Lopez-Sandin, Rosa M. Rodriguez-Jasso, Guadalupe Gutierrez-Soto, Gilver Rosero-Chasoy, Shiva, K. D. Gonzalez-Gloria, Hector A. Ruiz
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of hydrothermal pretreatment on the availability of fermentable sugars in sweet sorghum bagasse (SSB) and the energy balance of the process. It was found that increasing the severity of pretreatment significantly increased the release of sugars and energy consumption. The PSSF process resulted in a bioethanol production of 22.17 g/L.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Anuj K. Chandel, Marcus B. S. Forte, Igor S. Gongalves, Thais S. Milessi, Priscila Arruda, Walter Carvalho, Solange Mussatto
Summary: The transition from gasoline and petroleum-based products to biofuels and green chemicals is a paradigm shift that will lead to the development of the bioeconomy. Biorefineries in countries like Brazil play a crucial role in this transition, with the country generating a significant amount of second-generation biomass and having an attractive consumer market. Technological innovations are still needed to fully unlock the potential of biomass conversion to biofuels and biochemicals, but successful examples such as renewable products for cosmetics and sustainable technologies for pulp production already exist. The RenovaBio Policy launched by the Federal Brazilian Government aims to boost the production and utilization of biofuels and green chemicals in the country.
BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Min Xiong, Jin Huang, Xinrui He, Zhihui Zhou, Xiangjiang Qu, Shah Faisal, Abdelfatah Abomohra
Summary: The present study evaluated the total energy output and economic feasibility of biodiesel production coupled with value-added nitrogen-containing compounds through co-pyrolysis of low-and high-protein bio-waste. The co-pyrolysis process resulted in higher bio-oil yield and increased proportion of fatty acids/esters compared to individual pyrolysis. Transesterification of the co-pyrolyzed bio-oil showed a significantly higher biodiesel proportion and total energy output than conventional bio-oil production. The presence of value-added nitrogen-containing compounds in the co-pyrolyzed bio-oil also added additional revenue potential.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chuan Yuan, Shuang Zhao, Jun Ni, Ying He, Bin Cao, Yamin Hu, Shuang Wang, Lili Qian, Abdelfatah Abomohra
Summary: This study investigated the use of waste aqueous phase from hydrothermal sludge treatment for cultivating the microalgae Chlorella sp. The results showed that the waste aqueous phase can serve as a suitable medium for Chlorella sp, with a nitrogen and phosphorus removal efficiency of over 90%. It was also found that the addition of CO2 during microalgal cultivation can enhance the growth of Chlorella sp and increase lipid content. Optimal cultivation conditions were determined as 5% CO2, BG-11/SAP = 1:1 mixed medium, and a cultivation period of 8 days. Furthermore, a comparison was made between the bio-oil and aqueous phase obtained from fast hydrothermal liquefaction and regular hydrothermal liquefaction.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Weiwei Shen, Bin Cao, Mao Mu, Chuan Yuan, Chao Li, Xun Hu, Shuang Wang, Abdelfatah Abomohra
Summary: Activated biochar prepared from phaeophyte Hizikia fusiformis was used as a catalyst for monophenols recovery during the pyrolysis of waste sawdust. The results showed that KOH as an activator had the highest environmental burdens and lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to other activated biochars. The activated biochar catalyst significantly promoted the yields of monophenols due to its porous structure and surface functional groups.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shah Faisal, Reham Ebaid, Min Xiong, Jin Huang, Qingyuan Wang, Mohamed El-Hefnawy, Abdelfatah Abomohra
Summary: A novel approach is suggested to enhance the energy recovery from rice straw through a two-step conversion using eggshell-based catalytic pyrolysis followed by biochar-based anaerobic co-digestion. The addition of eggshell increased the biomethane yield by 95.6% and also increased the bio-oil yield by 41.6%.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bin Cao, Shuanhu Hu, Kai Zhu, Cheng Pan, Fatma Marrakchi, Jun Ni, Chuan Yuan, Lili Qian, Hao Chen, Jianping Yuan, Abdelfatah Abomohra, Pietro Bartocci, Francesco Fantozzi, Shuang Wang
Summary: The effects of biochemical components and processing variables on the product yields and biofuel quality during fast hydrothermal liquefaction of CO2-tolerant microalgae were investigated. Results showed that the maximum bio-oil yield was obtained at specific conditions, and ethanol concentration had the highest impact on bio-oil yield. Furthermore, the increase of ethanol concentration improved the bio-oil quality by reducing carboxylic acids and nitrogen-containing compounds while enhancing the esters content. Fast hydrothermal liquefaction is a promising approach to produce high-quality biofuels from microalgae.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ding Jiang, Hongping Li, Xiaoxue Cheng, Qifan Ling, Hao Chen, Bahram Barati, Quanfeng Yao, Abdelfatah Abomohra, Xun Hu, Pietro Bartocci, Shuang Wang
Summary: Biomass based activated carbon material was prepared by NaOH activation method using macroalgae as raw material to adsorb methylene blue. The activated adsorbent exhibited high specific surface area (1238.491 m(2) g(-1)) and mesoporous slit structure. The study investigated the effects of impregnation ratio, amount of adsorbent, pH, and contact time on the adsorption activity, and discussed the adsorption kinetics, molecular dynamics, and density functional theory. The SWAC achieved a maximum MB removal efficiency of 98.56% at 30°C and pH 5, attributed to its large specific surface area and presence of graphitic N sites for high electronegativity, facilitating stable adsorption of MB molecules through pi-pi stacking, cation-pi interaction, and electrostatic interaction.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peter Kaba, Sato Shushi, Eric Gyimah, Mansuur Husein, Abdelfatah Abomohra
Summary: The study aimed to analyze the levels of heavy metals in fish from the Yangtze River and their implications for human health. Six different fish species were collected and their muscle tissues were digested using standard protocols. The concentrations of lead, cadmium, zinc, aluminum, cobalt, manganese, chromium, and copper were analyzed. The results showed that zinc had the highest mean concentration in one of the fish species, followed by manganese, copper, lead, chromium, cadmium, and nickel. Health risk assessments indicated that children are particularly at risk for lead, cadmium, and cobalt when consuming these fish species.
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Leonel Pereira, Gehan Ismail, Abdelfatah Abomohra
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Abdelrahman Zaky, Abdelfatah Abomohra
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Yunhui Pu, Lang Li, Xiaoshuang Shi, Qingyuan Wang, Abdelfatah Abomohra
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive summary of the research status, mechanisms, and application effects of accelerated carbonation in the life cycle of cement-based materials. It discusses various methods and strategies to enhance carbonation efficiency. The review also analyzes CO2 mitigation potential, research gaps, and future perspectives. The findings show that carbonation reactions can extract high-purity calcium carbonates from cement-based wastes and valorize them as high-quality recycled aggregates. CO2 curing can improve compressive strength and durability, while different accelerated carbonation methods have distinct advantages in industry practice.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ding Jiang, Hongping Li, Xiaoxue Cheng, Abdelfatah Abomohra, Yamin Hu, Arman Amani Babadi, Pietro Bartocci, Xun Hu, Shuang Wang
Summary: This study investigated the control mechanism of free radicals on phenolic products selectivity by using guaiacol as a model chemical. The results showed that gaseous radicals or carbon-centered radicals could promote phenols formation through different mechanisms. Methyl radicals were mainly responsible for the selectivity of phenols in the gas-phase system, while in the heterogeneous system, adsorption of methyl radicals and phenolic radicals on carbon edge sites played a crucial role. The presence of carbon-centered radicals distributed at zigzag edges on the carbon surface was found to be essential for the rapid conversion of lignin to phenols.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Meysam Madadi, Mahdy Elsayed, Guojie Song, Mahmoud M. Bakr, Yuanhang Qin, Fubao Sun, Abdelfatah Abomohra
Summary: This study presents a novel pretreatment method using hydrotropic p-toluenesulfonic acid (TsOH) mixed with pentanol for efficient fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass (LCB). The pretreatment resulted in the dissolution of majority of lignin and hemicellulose in the biphasic phase, while retaining most of the cellulose in the solid phase. The cellulose-rich fraction was further fermented to produce bioethanol, while the xylose-rich phase was converted into xylonic acid.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jialing Tang, Xiangjiang Qu, Si Chen, Yunhui Pu, Xinrui He, Zhihui Zhou, Huijun Wang, Ni Jin, Jin Huang, Faisal Shah, Yisong Hu, Abdelfatah Abomohra
Summary: Microalgae cultivation using wastewater as a combined process for pollutant removal and lipid production was studied. The effects of anaerobic membrane effluent (AME) and municipal wastewater (MW) ratios on microalgae growth and pollutant removal processes were investigated. The optimal condition for microalgal biomass accumulation and lipid production was found to be a 40% AME content.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ahmad Mustafa, Shah Faisal, Inas A. Ahmed, Mamoona Munir, Eliane Pereira Cipolatti, Evelin Andrade Manoel, Carlo Pastore, Luigi di Bitonto, Dieter Hanelt, Febri Odel Nitbani, Zeinhom M. El-Bahy, Abrar Inayat, Tamer M. M. Abdellatief, Konstantza Tonova, Awais Bokhari, Abdelfatah Abomohra
Summary: With the growth of the chemical industry, the demand for cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternatives to petrochemicals has increased. Oleochemicals and biodiesel are considered as green alternatives to petroleum derivatives. The enzymatic production of these compounds is more environmentally friendly and energy efficient compared to traditional chemical processes. However, the high cost of lipases has limited their large-scale utilization. This review discusses the factors affecting the economic feasibility of enzymatic processes and reports the recent advances in lipase-catalyzed production of these compounds in both lab and large-scale settings.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adel I. Alalawy, Yang Yang, Fahad M. Almutairi, Haddad A. El Rabey, Mohammed A. Al-Duais, Abdelfatah Abomohra, El-Sayed Salama
Summary: Wastewater treatment using microalgae is a sustainable and environmentally friendly method. This study investigated the growth characteristics, nutrient removal, fatty acid composition, and biodiesel quality of a freshwater microalgal strain cultivated in municipal wastewater with different NaCl concentrations. The results showed that high salt conditions inhibited the growth and nutrient removal capacity of the microalgae, but at certain salt concentrations, the biodiesel quality of the microalgae reached international standards.
AIMS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
