Article
Environmental Sciences
Min Pan, Pui Ching Yau, Kai Chun Lee, Hui Yan Man
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of six different fertilizers on seed germination and growth in tomatoes and cucumbers. The results indicated that organic fertilizers were the most effective and environmentally friendly, suggesting their widespread use in the agricultural industry.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fauzia Mahanaz Shorobi, Govind Dnyandev Vyavahare, Yeong Ju Seok, Jin Hee Park
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of polypropylene microplastics (PP-MPs) on plant germination, growth, and nutrient uptake. The results showed that PP-MPs did not significantly affect seed germination, but positively affected shoot and root elongation. Microplastics also affected nutrient uptake by plants, with varying effects depending on elements and plant species.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ines M. F. Cardoso, Rita M. F. Cardoso, Joaquim C. G. Esteves da Silva
Summary: Water quality management is a priority issue, with the need for new technologies to meet strict regulations and address challenges in limited water resources. Nanomaterials play a crucial role in advancing research on advanced oxidation processes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Panpan Zhu, Ruolan Li, Wei Fan, Zhongqiang Xia, Jun Li, Chuanhong Wang, Aichun Zhao
Summary: The phytohormone abscisic acid (ABA) plays a vital role in regulating root elongation, seed germination, and abiotic stress responses in plants. This study showed that exogenous ABA and drought treatment inhibited the growth of mulberry seedlings but increased the ratio of root/stem. Inhibition of ABA synthesis decreased the root/stem ratio.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chunying Wang, Bingbo Guo, Zhaokai Yang, Lin Du, Chunxin Yu, Yuyi Zhou, Hanqing Zhao, Ye Wang, Liusheng Duan
Summary: New hybrid-type strigolactone mimics were designed and tested for their germination and growth-promoting activities. Compound 6 showed good germination activity against parasitic weed and significant inhibitory activity against Arabidopsis root growth and lateral root formation, similar to GR24. Molecular docking studies revealed that compound 6 had a similar binding mode to GR24.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabrina Altmeyer Mendes, Leticia Scala Francica, Ederson Vecchietti Goncalves, Leonardo Borges Coleto, Joao Victor Nunes Nicola, Ana Caroline Zago Pestana, Debora Cristina de Souza, Paulo Agenor Alves Bueno, Flavia Vieira da Silva Medeiros, Rafael Porto Ineu, Wyrllen Everson de Souza, Ana Paula Peron
Summary: This study assessed the adverse effects of water from the Rio do Campo and Rio Km 119 rivers in Brazil on living organisms, finding significant phytotoxicity and oxidative stress on plant growth, indicating that these waters are under constant human pressure.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
A. Valentin-Silva, F. D. Torre, A. K. G. de Oliveira, M. G. C. Franca
Summary: Seeds have different traits and characteristics depending on the timing of diaspore dispersal, such as dormancy, longevity, sensitivity to desiccation, and dry mass. Temperature and water availability variations during seed development can influence germination responses, root growth, and seed traits. In this study, the effects of temperature variations and water availability on germination parameters, root growth, and seed traits were evaluated for four coexisting Piper species in seasonal vegetation with different diaspore dispersal timing. Our results showed that the timing of diaspore dispersal played a significant role in controlling the initial development of seedlings, but had minimal impact on germination responses. Temperature increases and water deficit had negative effects on root growth, highlighting the importance of these environmental factors in the early stages of plant development.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jagdeep Singh, Ivette Guzman, Sultan Begna, Calvin Trostle, Sangu Angadi
Summary: The demand for guar gum has significantly increased due to its use in various industries. The United States is the largest importer, and there is a need to expand production into non-traditional areas. A study found that guar cultivars have varying germination rates and vigor under different temperatures, with Kinman showing promise in cooler conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aravindan Shanmugam, Kalaiarasan Manivelan, Konne Deepika, Gopal Nithishkumar, Viswanadhapalli Blessy, Raju Baskaran Monihasri, Dhanasekar Nivetha, Arunkamaraj Roshini, Palanivelu Sathya, Raman Pushpa, Rangarajan Manimaran, Kasirajan Subrahmaniyan, Datchinamoorthy Sassikumar, Ramalingam Suresh
Summary: Direct-seeded rice (DSR) is an alternative to traditional rice cultivation, becoming more popular due to socioeconomic shifts and climate change. However, there are challenges such as anaerobic stress from unpredictable rainfall. A study evaluated 115 landraces and found variations in anaerobic germination percentage and vigor index. Tolerant landraces were identified and could be used in breeding programs to develop rice varieties tolerant to anaerobic stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yikun Zhang, Zhidong Wei, Yong Zhu, Shanlong Tao, Mingxia Chen, Zhixiang Zhang, Zhi Jiang, Wenfeng Shangguan
Summary: Plasma-coupled catalysis is a promising technology for removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) due to its interactional principles of plasma decomposition and catalytic oxidation. However, the issue of harmful by-products still remains. In this study, rare earth doped RE-NiOx composite oxides were synthesized and used as catalysts for the oxidation of benzene and the removal of by-product ozone. The results showed that the 1%La-NiOx catalyst exhibited the best performance with a 50% enhancement in benzene conversion and complete removal of a maximum of 800 ppm ozone. The energy consumption for benzene removal efficiency was also significantly reduced.
JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ping-Xia Zhao, Jing Zhang, Si-Yan Chen, Jie Wu, Jing-Qiu Xia, Liang-Qi Sun, Shi-Song Ma, Cheng-Bin Xiang
Summary: AGL16 acts as a negative regulator in stress response in Arabidopsis, with loss-of-AGL16 conferring resistance to salt stress and elevated AGL16 expression leading to opposing phenotypes compared with wild-type. The sensitivity to ABA in seed germination is inversely correlated with AGL16 expression levels.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hao Chen, Suli Zhang, Ruiqi Hou, Huirong Liu
Summary: This review summarizes the discovery of the beta(1)-AR-Gi pathway and its significance in the treatment of heart diseases.
ACTA BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA SINICA
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Hongjie Lin, Hedda J. Weitz, Graeme Paton, Paul D. Hallett, Billy C. H. Hau, Sergio D. N. Lourenco
Summary: This study investigated the potential application and environmental risks of hydrophobized soils as fill materials. The results showed that the concentrations of heavy metals in the leachate of hydrophobized soils were below guideline values, and there was minimal impact on soil microorganisms, indicating the negligible environmental impact of hydrophobized soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOTECHNICS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Adriano Valentin-Silva, Felipe Della Torre, Marcel Giovanni Costa Franca
Summary: The maternal environment can influence the ecophysiology of seeds, and this study focused on the effects of temperature variations and water availability on germination parameters, root growth, and seed traits of Piper umbellatum seeds produced in different seasons. The study found that germination responses, seed traits, and root growth were influenced by the maternal environment during seed production, and these effects varied between rainy and dry seasons.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Optics
Huihui Shan, Hui Zhang, Xiaomin Ma, Kaifa Cao, Chengli Ji, Zongming Tao, Jiajia Han, Shenhao Wang, Shaoqing Zhao, Junli Qi, Zhenzhu Wang, Dong Liu
Summary: This study proposes a method to retrieve ozone concentration using CCD imaging lidar and analyzes the effects of different factors on the retrieval. The results show that the method has reasonable accuracy for different types of aerosol and ozone concentrations.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Osmin Aviles-Garcia, Jaime Espino-Valencia, Arisbeht Mendoza-Zepeda, Kingsley Donkor, Sharon Brewer, Rubi Romero, Reyna Natividad
Summary: In this study, the degradation of beta-blocker metoprolol was achieved through photocatalysis and photo-Fenton catalyzed by doped TiO2. The addition of Cu/TiO2 showed the highest degradation and mineralization extent, while doping also reduced the energy band gap of TiO2.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jose Juan Garcia-Garcia, Rosa Maria Gomez-Espinosa, Reyna Natividad Rangel, Rubi Romero Romero, Gabriela Roa Morales
Summary: This study focused on the efficiency of a new material in removing arsenic, showing that chitosan supported onto modified polypropylene membrane has a good removal effect, mainly due to a chemisorption process.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lourdes Hurtado, Abhinav Mohan, Ulrich Ulmer, Reyna Natividad, Athanasios A. Tountas, Wei Sun, Lu Wang, Boeun Kim, Mohini M. Sain, Geoffrey A. Ozin
Summary: In this study, the enhanced light penetration and mass transfer efficiency of photocatalytic foams for converting CO2 to CO were reported. A metallic foam with uniformly coated photoactive indium oxide hydroxide nanorods was used to evaluate the photochemical and thermochemical reverse water gas shift reaction. The results showed a significantly higher CO production rate through enhanced light penetration and a remarkably high thermochemical CO production rate. It was also demonstrated that using structured supports is critical in scaling up future photocatalytic processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Osmin Aviles-Garcia, Arisbeht Mendoza-Zepeda, Alejandro Regalado-Mendez, Jaime Espino-Valencia, Sandra L. Martinez-Vargas, Rubi Romero, Reyna Natividad
Summary: In this study, glycerol was oxidized to glyceraldehyde, formaldehyde, and formic acid by photocatalysis using copper-doped TiO2 as catalyst. The optimized reaction conditions resulted in high selectivity and formation rate of the products.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lourdes Hurtado, Osmin Aviles, Sharon Brewer, Kingsley K. Donkor, Rubi Romero, Rosa Maria Gomez-Espinosa, Oscar Alvarado, Reyna Natividad
Summary: This study investigated the catalytic activity of Al/Cu interlayered pillared clays for the degradation and mineralization of paracetamol. The results showed that the Al/Cu pillared clays could completely remove paracetamol without the need for acidic conditions or high catalyst concentrations, and exhibited a high mineralization rate. The study also proposed a reaction pathway for the oxidation of paracetamol molecules and assessed the stability and reusability of the catalyst.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Claudia Alanis, Liliana Ivette Avila Cordoba, Gustavo Alvarez-Arteaga, Rubi Romero, Alejandro Padilla-Rivera, Reyna Natividad
Summary: This study evaluates the environmental impacts of biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using different assessment strategies. The results show that using iron salt as the catalyst precursor can reduce the carbon footprint and negative environmental effects of biodiesel production.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oscar Olea-Mejia, Sharon Brewer, Kingsley Donkor, Deysi Amado-Pina, Reyna Natividad
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of Cu2O/Al2O3 as a catalyst in the photo-Fenton process. The synthesized Cu2O nanoparticles effectively degrade bisphenol A (BPA), achieving 100% removal and 91% mineralization in 60 minutes. The presence of Cu2O nanoparticles enhances the production of OH radicals, resulting in a significant increase in the oxidation rate of BPA. Furthermore, switching from alpha-Al2O3 to gamma-Al2O3 further improves the initial oxidation rate of BPA.
Article
Electrochemistry
Alejandro Regalado-Mendez, Juliana Zavaleta-Avendano, Ever Peralta-Reyes, Reyna Natividad
Summary: The degradation efficiency of chloroquine phosphate (CQ) was investigated in a flow-by electrochemical reactor (FBER). The optimal conditions for maximum degradation efficiency were found to be an initial pH of 5.38, current density of 34.4 mA cm(-2), and liquid flow rate of 1.42 L min(-1), resulting in a COD removal efficiency of 51.6% and mineralization efficiency of 53.1%. The pseudo-zero-order kinetic model was shown to fit the data well with a kinetic constant of 13.14 mg L-1 h(-1). The total operating cost was 0.47 US$ L-1.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jazmin Alheli Aguilar-Torrejon, Patricia Balderas-Hernandez, Gabriela Roa-Morales, Carlos Eduardo Barrera-Diaz, Israel Rodriguez-Torres, Teresa Torres-Blancas
Summary: Analytical techniques for measuring organic matter in water, such as COD, BOD5, and TOC, are widely used. Modifications have been proposed to make them faster, more sensitive, and more environmentally friendly. This review aims to show the changes made on the standardized methods of these techniques and highlight their relationship in determining organic matter in water. Factors such as time, miniaturization, sensitivity, and the use of environmentally friendly reagents need to be considered for modifications to COD and BOD techniques. Changes to TOC focus on detection systems. Traditional methods continue to be widely used due to the lack of standardization of the new methods.
SN APPLIED SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Montserrat Ceron Ferrusca, Rubi Romero, Sandra Luz Martinez, Armando Ramirez-Serrano, Reyna Natividad
Summary: This article reviews the classification of lipidic feedstocks and catalysts for biodiesel production. It discusses the pros and cons of different processes and feedstocks, with a focus on waste cooking oil (WCO) as a sustainable alternative. The article also explores advances in the study of bifunctional catalysts, which can simultaneously esterify free fatty acids (FFA) and triglycerides in WCO.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ever Peralta-Reyes, Diego Vizarretea-Vasquez, Reyna Natividad, Aitor Aizpuru, Edson Robles-Gomez, Claudia Alanis, Alejandro Regalado-Mendez
Summary: The electrochemical reforming of glycerol for hydrogen production was optimized using a response surface methodology. The study found under specific conditions, maximum hydrogen production and minimum carbon dioxide emissions were achieved, demonstrating successful parameter optimization.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Deysi Amado-Pina, Gabriela Roa-Morales, Mayela Molina-Mendieta, Patricia Balderas-Hernandez, Rubi Romero, Carlos E. Barrera Diaz, Reyna Natividad
Summary: An electro-peroxone (EP) process was conducted using a BDD electrode reactor to mineralize 4-Chlorophenol (4-CPh). The efficiency of EP was compared with ozonation (O-3) and electro-oxidation (EO) processes. The results showed that EP had the highest oxidation power and could completely remove TOC and eliminate phytotoxicity. Analysis of by-products and ion concentrations provided insights into the reaction pathway for the mineralization of 4-CPh.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Violeta Maricruz Garcia-Orozco, Ivonne Linares-Hernandez, Reyna Natividad, Patricia Balderas-Hernandez, Claudia Alanis-Ramirez, Carlos E. Barrera-Diaz, Gabriela Roa-Morales
Summary: Solar-photovoltaic electrocoagulation was used to treat wastewater from a chocolate industry, with various parameters studied including anodic material, pH, and current density. The results showed that the aluminium system exhibited the best performance in organic matter removal, followed by copper and zinc systems.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yingna Du, Chen Huang, Wei Jiang, Qiangwei Yan, Yongfei Li, Gang Chen
Summary: In this study, anionic surfactants modified hydrotalcite was used as a flow improver for crude oil under low-temperature conditions. The modified hydrotalcite showed a significant viscosity reduction effect on crude oil. The mechanism of the modified hydrotalcite on viscosity and pour point of crude oil was explored through characterization and analysis of the modified hydrotalcite and oil samples.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammad Saeid Rostami, Mohammad Mehdi Khodaei
Summary: In this study, a hybrid structure, MIL-53(Al)@MWCNT, was synthesized by combining MIL-53(Al) particles and -COOH functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT). The hybrid structure was then embedded in a polyethersulfone (PES) polymer matrix to prepare a mixed matrix membrane (MMM) for CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2 separation. The addition of MWCNTs prevented MIL-53(Al) aggregation, improved membrane mechanical properties, and enhanced gas separation efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yunlong Li, Desheng Huang, Xiaomeng Dong, Daoyong Yang
Summary: This study develops theoretical and experimental techniques to determine the phase behavior and physical properties of DME/flue gas/water/heavy oil systems. Eight constant composition expansion (CCE) tests are conducted to obtain new experimental data. A thermodynamic model is used to accurately predict saturation pressure and swelling factors, as well as the phase boundaries of N2/heavy oil systems and DME/CO2/heavy oil systems, with high accuracy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Morteza Afkhamipour, Ebad Seifi, Arash Esmaeili, Mohammad Shamsi, Tohid N. Borhani
Summary: Non-conventional amines are being researched worldwide to overcome the limitations of traditional amines like MEA and MDEA. Adequate process and thermodynamic models are crucial for understanding the applicability and performance of these amines in CO2 absorption, but studies on process modeling for these amines are limited. This study used rate-based modeling and Deshmukh-Mather method to model CO2 absorption by DETA solution in a packed column, validated the model with experimental data, and conducted a sensitivity analysis of mass transfer correlations. The study also compared the CO2 absorption efficiency of DETA solution with an ionic solvent [bmim]-[PF6] and highlighted the importance of finding optimum operational parameters for maximum absorption efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Arastoo Abdi, Mohamad Awarke, M. Reza Malayeri, Masoud Riazi
Summary: The utilization of smart water in EOR operations has gained attention, but more research is needed to understand the complex mechanisms involved. This study investigated the interfacial tension between smart water and crude oil, considering factors such as salt, pH, asphaltene type, and aged smart water. The results revealed that the hydration of ions in smart water plays a key role in its efficacy, with acidic and basic asphaltene acting as intrinsic surfactants. The pH also influenced the interfacial tension, and the aged smart water's interaction with crude oil depended on asphaltene type, salt, and salinity.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dongao Zhu, Kun Zhu, Lixian Xu, Haiyan Huang, Jing He, Wenshuai Zhu, Huaming Li, Wei Jiang
Summary: In this study, cobalt-based metal-organic frameworks (Co-based MOFs) were used as supports and co-catalysts to confine the NHPI catalyst, solving the leaching issue. The NHPI@Co-MOF with carboxyl groups exhibited stronger acidity and facilitated the generation of active oxygen radicals O2•, resulting in enhanced catalytic activity. This research provides valuable insights into the selection of suitable organic linkers and broadens the research horizon of MOF hybrids in efficient oxidative desulfurization (ODS) applications.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Edwin G. Hoyos, Gloria Amo-Duodu, U. Gulsum Kiral, Laura Vargas-Estrada, Raquel Lebrero, Rail Munoz
Summary: This study investigated the impact of carbon-coated zero-valent nanoparticle concentration on photosynthetic biogas upgrading. The addition of nanoparticles significantly increased microalgae productivity and enhanced nitrogen and phosphorus assimilation. The presence of nanoparticles also improved the quality of biomethane produced.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yao Xiao, Asma Leghari, Linfeng Liu, Fangchao Yu, Ming Gao, Lu Ding, Yu Yang, Xueli Chen, Xiaoyu Yan, Fuchen Wang
Summary: Iron is added as a flocculant in wastewater treatment and the hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of sludge produces wastewater containing Fe. This study investigates the effect of aqueous phase (AP) recycling on hydrochar properties, iron evolution and environmental assessment during HTC of sludge. The results show that AP recycling process improves the dewatering performance of hydrochar and facilitates the recovery of Fe from the liquid phase.
Article
Energy & Fuels
He Liang, Tao Wang, Zhenmin Luo, Jianliang Yu, Weizhai Yi, Fangming Cheng, Jingyu Zhao, Xingqing Yan, Jun Deng, Jihao Shi
Summary: This study investigated the influence of inhibitors (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and heptafluoropropane) on the lower flammability limit of hydrogen and determined the critical inhibitory concentration needed for complete suppression. The impact of inhibitors on explosive characteristics was evaluated, and the inhibitory mechanism was analyzed with chemical kinetics. The results showed that with the increase of inhibitor quantity, the lower flammability limit of hydrogen also increased. The research findings can contribute to the safe utilization of hydrogen energy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zonghui Liu, Zhongze Zhang, Yali Zhou, Ziling Wang, Mingyang Du, Zhe Wen, Bing Yan, Qingxiang Ma, Na Liu, Bing Xue
Summary: In this study, high-performance solid catalysts based on phosphotungstic acid (HPW) supported on Zr-SBA-15 were synthesized and evaluated for the one-pot conversion of furfural (FUR) to γ-valerolactone (GVL). The catalysts were characterized using various techniques, and the ratio of HPW and Zr was found to significantly affect the selectivity of GVL. The HPW/Zr-SBA-15 (2-4-15) catalyst exhibited the highest GVL yield (83%) under optimized reaction conditions, and it was determined that a balance between Bronsted acid sites (BAS) and Lewis acid sites (LAS) was crucial for achieving higher catalytic performance. The reaction parameters and catalyst stability were also investigated.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Michael Stoehr, Stephan Ruoff, Bastian Rauch, Wolfgang Meier, Patrick Le Clercq
Summary: As part of the global energy transition, an experimental study was conducted to understand the effects of different fuel properties on droplet vaporization for various conventional and alternative fuels. The study utilized a flow channel to measure the evolution of droplet diameters over time and distance. The results revealed the temperature-dependent effects of physical properties, such as boiling point, liquid density, and enthalpy of vaporization, and showed the complex interactions of preferential vaporization and temperature-dependent influences of physical properties for multi-component fuels.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yuan Zhuang, Ruikang Wu, Xinyan Wang, Rui Zhai, Changyong Gao
Summary: Through experimental validation and optimization of the chemical kinetic model, it was found that methanol can accelerate the oxidation reaction of ammonia, and methanol can be rapidly oxidized at high concentration. HO2 was found to generate a significant amount of OH radicals, facilitating the oxidation of methanol and ammonia. Rating: 7.5/10.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Radwan M. EL-Zohairy, Ahmed S. Attia, A. S. Huzayyin, Ahmed I. EL-Seesy
Summary: This paper presents a lab-scale experimental study on the impact of diethyl ether (DEE) as an additive to waste cooking oil biodiesel with Jet A-1 on combustion and emission features of a swirl-stabilized premixed flame. The addition of DEE to biodiesel significantly affects the flame temperature distribution and emissions. The W20D20 blend of DEE, biodiesel, and Jet A-1 shows similar flame temperature distribution to Jet A-1 and significantly reduces UHC, CO, and NOx emissions compared to Jet A-1.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jiang Bian, Ziyuan Zhao, Yang Liu, Ran Cheng, Xuerui Zang, Xuewen Cao
Summary: This study presents a novel method for ammonia separation using supersonic flow and develops a mathematical model to investigate the condensation phenomenon. The results demonstrate that the L-P nucleation model accurately characterizes the nucleation process of ammonia at low temperatures. Numerical simulations also show that increasing pressure and concentration can enhance ammonia condensation efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shiyuan Pan, Xiaodan Shi, Beibei Dong, Jan Skvaril, Haoran Zhang, Yongtu Liang, Hailong Li
Summary: Integrating CO2 capture with biomass-fired combined heat and power (bio-CHP) plants is a promising method for achieving negative emissions. This study develops a reliable data-driven model based on the Transformer architecture to predict the flowrate and CO2 concentration of flue gas in real time. The model validation shows high prediction accuracy, and the potential impact of meteorological parameters on model accuracy is assessed. The results demonstrate that the Transformer model outperforms other models and using near-infrared spectral data as input features improves the prediction accuracy.