Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Adel W. Almutairi, Abdelfatah Abomohra, Mahdy Elsayed
Summary: The present study evaluated an innovative zero-waste approach for efficient recycling of byproducts from rapeseed-based biodiesel industry including lipid-free rapeseed cake (RSC) and waste glycerol by black soldier fly larvae (BSFL). The application of waste glycerol significantly enhanced larval biomass gain rate, areal productivity, and lipid content.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xueqian Zhang, Allistair Border, Neill Goosen, Marianne Thomsen
Summary: The study found that sub-critical water extraction and hot water extraction systems showed higher carbon footprints but lower water footprints compared to the reference industrial-scale system. Scenario analysis revealed that adopting zero waste and closed-loop resource management principles in side-stream valorisation could lead to overall improvements in environmental impact reduction.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vivek Yadav, Aniruddha Sarker, Ashish Yadav, Amilin Oktarajifa Miftah, Muhammad Bilal, Hafiz M. N. Iqbal
Summary: Citrus waste, which accounts for a large proportion of total fruit weight, has the potential to be utilized for the production of value-added products. Recent research has focused on the integrated biorefinery approach to extract essential oils, carotenoids, pectin, dietary fibers, and polyphenols from citrus waste, thereby optimizing the development of green waste for sustainability and economic benefits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baby Salini Jacob Rani, Sivakumar Venkatachalam
Summary: This study presents a novel approach to convert underutilized Typha angustifolia leaves into cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin nanoparticles, achieving high yields. The characterized nanoparticles show promising applications in biomedical and material science fields.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baby Salini Jacob Rani, Sivakumar Venkatachalam
Summary: This study presents a novel approach to convert Typha angustifolia leaves into cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin nanoparticles. High yields were achieved through a process of separation and dissolution, followed by intense ultrasonication to obtain nanosized particles. Characterization results indicate the wide range of potential applications for these nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabeela Beevi Ummalyma, Dinabandhu Sahoo, Ashok Pandey
Summary: Microalgal biomass-based biofuels show promise as an alternative to fossil fuels, but there is currently no economically viable production process; the circular bioeconomy concept is attractive for resource reuse; the use of wastewater and waste is a key strategy for mass cultivation of microalgae.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ortiz-Sanchez Mariana, Solarte-Toro Juan Camilo, Cardona-Alzate Carlos Ariel
Summary: The aim of this study was to propose a comprehensive methodology for designing biorefineries, integrating experimental, simulation, and optimization tools. Using orange peel waste as raw material, the study demonstrated that essential oil and biogas were the most profitable products through the application of this design methodology.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Loizidou, Konstantinos Moustakas, Mohammad Rehan, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Meisam Tabatabaei
Summary: This virtual special issue contains 25 high-quality extended papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management held in Heraklion, Crete, focusing on recent developments in sustainable waste-to-energy systems and waste management practices. The editorial paper aims to provide a brief overview of the key findings and future perspectives proposed in these 25 selected papers, categorized into five main topics.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Farinaz Ebrahimian, Joeri F. M. Denayer, Keikhosro Karimi
Summary: Potato peel waste (PPW) is a renewable resource that can be used for biofuel and biochemical production through biological and thermochemical conversions. However, there are challenges associated with the processing of PPW.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Sunita Varjani, Hossein Shahbeig, Kartik Popat, Zeel Patel, Shaili Vyas, Anil Shah, Damia Barcelo, Huu Hao Ngo, Christian Sonne, Su Shiung Lam, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Meisam Tabatabaei
Summary: The article provides a detailed overview of waste-to-energy (WtE) technologies and their benefits and drawbacks, as well as discussing the concept of biorefineries for waste management and sustainable energy generation. It emphasizes the importance of effectively applying WtE technologies in the global bioeconomy and provides a comprehensive overview of the current scenario for sustainable waste management, including the bottlenecks and perspectives.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Adel W. Almutairi, Zaki M. Al-Hasawi, Abd El-Fatah Abomohra
Summary: This study developed an innovative approach for biodiesel recovery from lipidic food waste and microalgae cultivation, achieving the highest lipid content with 50% hydrolysate and the highest lipid productivity with 30% hydrolysate. Compared to algal lipids, waste oil-derived FAMEs had higher proportions of saturated fatty acids, while microalgal lipids had the highest proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ranaprathap Katakojwala, S. Venkata Mohan
Summary: The depletion of fossil resources and the resulting global warming are driving the transition from fossil-based to biobased economy. Biorefinery provides a sustainable and green option for producing marketable biobased products, supporting environmental and economic sustainability. Environmental impact assessment plays a critical role in evaluating the overall sustainability of biorefinery systems in the context of Industrial Revolution 4.0.
CURRENT OPINION IN GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
I Bianchi, A. Forcellese, M. Marconi, M. Simoncini, A. Vita, V Castorani
Summary: This study evaluates the environmental impact of an innovative technology for reclaiming carbon fiber prepreg scraps, showing a significant reduction in environmental impacts compared to traditional composite production processes. The innovative process can effectively recycle waste materials and produce recycled composite parts, demonstrating a more sustainable manufacturing alternative for composite products.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haoxin Li, Man Zhou, Abu ElGasim Ahmed Yagoub Mohammed, Li Chen, Cunshan Zhou
Summary: The production of plastic products has led to serious environmental pollution, and the development of bioplastics offers a solution to this issue. Fruit and vegetable waste can be used as precursors for bioplastics, with microbial fermentation as a method of processing. Valuable components from the waste can be incorporated into eco-friendly materials for bioplastic production. This not only aids in the degradation of bioplastics, but also generates methane at the end of the life cycle.
SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY
(2022)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Zheli Ding, Yu Ge, Taner Sar, Vinay Kumar, Sharareh Harirchi, Parameswaran Binod, Ranjna Sirohi, Raveendran Sindhu, Peicong Wu, Fei Lin, Zengqiang Zhang, Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi
Summary: Tropical fruit wastes are important sources of food and nutrition in tropical countries. With the modernization of agriculture, there has been an increase in tropical fruit production, resulting in a higher abundance of fruit waste. Typically, this waste is considered without economic value and ends up in landfills. However, recent observations have shown that tropical fruit waste can be utilized to produce value-added products such as compost, phytochemicals, food products, and biofuels. This review aims to understand the composition of major tropical fruit wastes and their potential for conversion and valorization, including the role of microbes and future perspectives in waste utilization.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Shuang Liu, Xiaohu Zhou, Lei Nie, Youli Wang, Zhihai Hu, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Amin Shavandi, Lihong Fan
Summary: This study investigated the fabrication of anisotropic microsphere/hydrogel composites with improved and directed cell adhesion characteristics using a novel directional freezing-thawing (DFT) technique. The results showed that the DFT technique improved the compressive strength of the composite and enhanced the proliferation and adhesion of cultured cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Masoud Hamidi, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Giuseppe Ianiri, Hafez Jafari, Khodabakhsh Rashidi, Saeed Ghasemi, Raffaello Castoria, Davide Palmieri, Cedric Delattre, Guillaume Pierre, Mahta Mirzaei, Lei Nie, Hadi Samadian, Amin Shavandi
Summary: This study characterized and evaluated the biological properties of exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by the yeast Papiliotrema terrestris PT22AV. The EPS showed potential antibacterial activity and wound healing capacity, making it a promising material for skin wound healing.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Lei Nie, Daria Podstawczyk, Amin Shavandi
Summary: This study simulated and analyzed the treatment of apple pomace using ASPEN Plus. By considering economic viability and environmental performance, it was found that the use of green solvents (subcritical water or ethanol) to produce polyphenolic compounds and co-produce bioenergy was the most feasible scenario, with reduced environmental impacts.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Lei Nie, Jehan Waeytens, Masoud Hamidi, Amin Shavandi
Summary: This study investigated the utilization of apple pomace for the production of chemicals. The results showed that a high oil yield can be achieved under specific processing conditions. The economic analysis also highlighted the potential of using thermochemical liquefaction technology for the management of apple pomace waste.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Peng Ding, Qianqian Wei, Ning Tian, Xiaoyue Ding, Ling Wang, Bin Wang, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Amin Shavandi, Lei Nie
Summary: This study successfully synthesized sialylated chitosan and tyramine-modified gelatin by introducing sialic acid to chitosan and grafting tyramine to gelatin. The interpenetrating polymer network hydrogel was fabricated by blending the two solutions and crosslinking them with horseradish peroxidase. The obtained hydrogel showed excellent cytocompatibility and potential for biomedical applications.
BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Samaneh Keshavarz, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Masoud Hamidi, Hossein Derakhshankhah, Mehdi Azizi, Seyed Mohammad Nabavi, Shayan Gholizadeh, Seyed Mohammad Amini, Amin Shavandi, Rafael Luque, Hadi Samadian
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive review of carbon nanofibers (CNFs) from a biomedical perspective. CNFs possess good mechanical strength, high electrical conductivity, and desirable morphological features, making them applicable in disease-specific prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery monitoring. The study summarizes different types of CNFs, their fabrication and surface modification methods, as well as their applications in various branches of biomedical engineering.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lei Nie, Qianqian Wei, Meng Sun, Peng Ding, Ling Wang, Yanfang Sun, Xiaoyue Ding, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Guohua Jiang, Amin Shavandi
Summary: One major shortcoming of biopolymeric based wound dressing is the lack of an integrated multi-functional system. This study designed hydrogels with fast gel-forming, porous structure, stable storage modulus, suitable swelling capacity, tissue adhesion, transmission property, self-healing behavior, injectability, inherent antibacterial properties, and biocompatibility. Furthermore, Baicalein could be encapsulated into the hydrogels and its release behavior could be regulated. This study provides new insights into designing multi-functional hydrogels as a wound dressing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Parinaz Hobbi, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Maryam Hajiabbas, Masoud Hamidi, Lei Nie, Veronique Megalizzi, Paul Musonge, Gianina Dodi, Amin Shavandi
Summary: Apple pomace (AP) from the food industry contains bioactive polyphenolic compounds. This study focuses on the recovery and evaluation of these compounds from different fractions of AP. Subcritical water extraction showed higher total polyphenolic compounds (39.08 mg GAE/g db) compared to ethanol extraction (10.78 mg GAE/g db). HPLC analysis identified phloridzin, chlorogenic acid, and quercetin as the main polyphenolics in AP.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Masoud Hamidi, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Khodabakhsh Rashidi, Mohammad Saeid Salami, Rasool Mirzaei Seveiri, Hadi Samadian, Amin Shavandi
Summary: The present study investigated the in vitro biological activities and in vivo wound healing effects of microbial exopolysaccharides (EPSs) produced by a Sclerotium-forming fungus (S. glucanicum DSM 2159) and a yeast (R. babjevae). The EPSs showed cytocompatibility and hemocompatibility, and demonstrated favorable wound healing capacities in in vivo tests. These findings suggest that EPSs produced by S. glucanicum and R. babjevae have the potential use as biocompatible components for dermal wound healing promotion.
WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Lei Nie, Oguzhan Gunduz, Songul Ulag, Masoud Hamidi, Amin Shavandi
Summary: Marine pollution has been increasing due to seafood processing plants and their improper waste disposal, particularly the shells composed of chitin. This study explored the potential of using crab waste for chitin production. The results showed that the microbial chitin production pathway was the most appropriate technology for future investment. The cost-benefit analysis reinforced the dominant status of the microbial approach as the preferred strategy for valorization of crab waste.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Peng Ding, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Yanfang Sun, Ling Wang, Xiaoyan Wei, Shuang Liu, Yaling Deng, Lihong Fan, Guohua Jiang, Lingling Wang, Amin Shavandi, Lei Nie
Summary: This study fabricated graphene oxide reinforced double network hydrogels and demonstrated their potential in bone regeneration through various tests. The GSG hydrogels showed superior mechanical properties and osteogenic capacity, making them suitable scaffolds for tissue engineering support and bone regeneration promotion.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Victor Preat, Keikhosro Karimi, Lei Nie, Frederic Debaste, Amin Shavandi
Summary: This study proposes a method to address the proliferation of secondary waste streams generated on insect farms by utilizing green water technology and acid-catalyzed transesterification. It was found that the waste streams can be valorized for the production of biodiesel that meets fuel property standards and as animal feed due to the presence of oligopeptides with favorable bioactive properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Razieh Shafiei Alavijeh, Amin Shahvandi, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Joeri F. M. Denayer, Keikhosro Karimi
Summary: The present study investigated an integrated biorefinery that utilized corn stover as a feedstock for sustainable production of bioethanol, biodiesel, biogas, chitosan, glycerol, and animal feed. The study found that dilute acid pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis effectively released glucose and xylose, which were then converted into bioethanol, glycerol, and fungal biomass by a specific fungus. Additionally, the residue was converted into biogas, and the resulting products exhibited potential for carbon dioxide reduction and cost savings.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Ahmed Fatimi, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Daria Podstawczyk, Julia Siminska-Stanny, Amin Shavandi
Summary: Three-dimensional printing is considered an important technology in tissue engineering, especially due to the growing demand for organ replacement and tissue regeneration. In 3D bioprinting, the ink used is impregnated with cells, allowing for immediate scaffold cellularization and generation of complex structures. This study comprehensively explores the use of bio-inks based on natural polymers in 3D bioprinting, discussing progress, techniques and approaches, as well as limitations and future trends.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Lei Nie, Houman Alimoradi, Amin Shavandi
Summary: The study evaluated waste apple pomace as a feedstock for sustainable AA production and designed process models for two production pathways. It found that the FD pathway showed improved economic performance, while the TFO pathway had better environmental performance. The selection of the preferred AA production pathway will require a tradeoff between economic and environmental factors through multicriteria decision assessment in future work.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
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)
