Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amarnath Krishnamoorthy, Cristina Rodriguez, Andy Durrant
Summary: Microalgae are a potential source for various nutritional products and biofuels, with applications in industries such as food, medicine, and fuel. Cell disruption, as a crucial part of microalgae bioconversion, has complex requirements due to the nature of microalgae cell walls. This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent pre-treatment techniques for microalgal biodiesel production and discusses their advantages, disadvantages, and application in algal biorefineries.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Suiyi Li, Yingji Wu, My Uyen Dao, Elena-Niculina Dragoi, Changlei Xia
Summary: Recently, research has focused on using catalysis to convert biomass into environmentally friendly fuels. Challenges include processing lignocellulosic sources and developing/optimizing efficient catalysts for biomass fuel production. This paper reviews advancements in catalyst procedures and evaluates methods used in catalytic biomass pyrolysis. Understanding the catalytic conversion process of lignocellulosic biomass into bio-oil remains a key research challenge in biomass catalytic pyrolysis.
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. G. Olabi, Nabila Shehata, Enas Taha Sayed, Cristina Rodriguez, Ruth Chinyere Anyanwu, Callum Russell, Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem
Summary: In 2015, the United Nations set 17 Sustainable Development Goals to be achieved by 2030, including addressing climate change and creating sustainable industries, jobs, and communities. Microalgae, due to their ability to consume CO2 and their diverse applications in various sectors, play a significant role in achieving these goals. This study discusses the roles of microalgae in achieving the SDGs and their contribution to the circular economy.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Anthony Mora-Sandi, Abigail Ramirez-Gonzalez, Luis Castillo-Henriquez, Mary Lopretti-Correa, Jose Roberto Vega-Baudrit
Summary: This study discusses the biorefinery of avocado waste and its potential applications in mitigating global warming, saving energy, and contributing to various fields such as healthcare and environmental remediation.
Article
Thermodynamics
J. Manu, Vasudeva Madav
Summary: With the global energy scenario and rising crude oil prices, there is a growing interest in alternative energy sources. In this study, biomass gasification using steam and CO2 mixture is investigated to enhance energy production efficiency, optimize syngas quality by controlling temperature and steam to biomass ratio.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Simona Domazetovska, Vladimir Strezov, Risto V. Filkoski, Tao Kan
Summary: This paper investigates the potential of biomass pyrolysis as a sustainable and renewable energy solution. It analyzes the pyrolytic gas, oil, and char produced from different biomass types and evaluates their energy potential and suitability.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Saeed Firouzi, Mohammad Sadegh Allahyari, Mohammadreza Isazadeh, Amin Nikkhah, Sam Van Haute
Summary: The study utilized a hybrid Multi-Criteria Decision-Making approach to prioritize biomass resources for biofuel production, with municipal solid wastes and sewage, forest and wood farming wastes, and livestock and poultry wastes identified as the most important biomass resources for second-generation biofuels in the studied area.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ashwin Jacob, B. Ashok, Hwai Chyuan Ong, Phung Thi Kim Le
Summary: This study aims to sustainably produce low-density biodiesel from Chlorella pyrenoidosa microalgae by heterotrophic means and processed using enzymatic transesterification. The engine testing showed that the low-density biodiesel has lower fuel consumption and emissions compared to diesel fuel. The optimal biodiesel proportion was determined using multivariate principal component analysis-desirability approach.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
L. R. Amjith, B. Bavanish
Summary: This review analyzes the potential of wind, biomass, and hybrid systems in renewable energy production and investigates the performance analysis and sustainability of biomass-based hybrid energy systems. The findings suggest that biomass-based hybrid energy systems can provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for off-grid rural electrification.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gul Muhammad, Md Asraful Alam, M. Mofijur, M. I. Jahirul, Yongkun Lv, Wenlong Xiong, Hwai Chyuan Ong, Jingliang Xu
Summary: The study explores the potential of microalgae as a source of biofuels and value-added materials, and investigates various harvesting and lipid extraction techniques. The use of innovative bio-flocculation harvesting methods and wet technologies have been found to be more effective and cost-efficient compared to traditional methods for large-scale production.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ashwin Jacob, B. Ashok
Summary: This study aimed to synthesize amyl alcohol from sustainably cultivated microalgae biomass using reactor combinations and Ehrlich biosynthetic pathway. Experiments on a compression ignition engine showed significant fuel consumption reduction for the amyl alcohol-diesel mixture at medium-high load conditions.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nongmaithem Debeni Devi, Angana Chaudhuri, Vaibhav V. Goud
Summary: This review discusses an innovative biofilm cultivation system for microalgae that aims to reduce the cost of biomass recovery and processing. It outlines two main cultivation strategies and highlights the influence of physicochemical parameters on microalgae growth.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mostafa E. Elshobary, Hossain M. Zabed, Junhua Yun, Guoyan Zhang, Xianghui Qi
Summary: The usage of microbial fuel cells (MFC) for power generation from renewable biomass sources and the efficient utilization of chemical energy stored in microalgae biomass for the production of biofuels and other bioproducts have attracted significant attention. Incorporating microalgae into MFC can enhance efficiency and provide a cost-effective renewable approach for electricity generation. While microalgae-assisted MFCs (MA-MFCs) show promise in sustainability, further research is needed to optimize performance and achieve large-scale application.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Renganathan Rajkumar, Mohd Sobri Takriff, Ashokkumar Veeramuthu
Summary: This article discusses the use of microalgae for CO2 sequestration, including different designs of photobioreactors and biomass production. It also examines the influence of physicochemical factors on reactor configurations and introduces the concept of algal bio-refinery and its industrial applications.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Shazia Ali, Angela Paul Peter, Kit Wayne Chew, Heli Siti Halimatul Munawaroh, Pau Loke Show
Summary: Industrial effluents contain valuable products such as pharmaceutical residues, pesticides, dyes, and metal processes, and microalgae show great potential in recovering nutrients from these effluents, reducing energy consumption and secondary emissions.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sarif Hassan A. Sk., Pal Choudhury B. Pabitra, W. Dayhoff Ii C. Guy, Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Bruce D. Uhal, Kenneth Lundstrom, Nima Rezaei, Damiano Pizzol, Parise Adadi, Amos Lal, Antonio Soares, Tarek Mohamed Abd El-Aziz, Adam M. Brufsky, Gajendra Kumar Azad, Samendra P. Sherchan, Wagner Baetas-da-Cruz, Kazuo Takayama, Angel Serrano-Aroca, Gaurav Chauhan, Giorgio Palu, Yogendra Kumar Mishra, Debmalya Barh, Raner Jo Prime Se Santana Silva, Bruno Silva Andrade, Vasco Azevedo, Aristoteles Goes-Neto, Nicolas G. Bazan, Elrashdy M. Redwan, Murtaza Tambuwala, Vladimir N. Uversky
Summary: COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2, which has a fatality rate below 1%. Accessory proteins of SARS-CoV-2, including ORF3a, ORF6, ORF7a, ORF7b, ORF8, and ORF10, have potential functions in manipulating host immune mechanisms and are crucial in COVID-19 pathology. Variations in these accessory proteins have been observed across different continents, with ORF3a showing the highest level of unique variations.
ARCHIVES OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Biology
Thais Cristina Vilela Rodrigues, Arun Kumar Jaiswal, Marcela Rezende Lemes, Marcos Vinicius da Silva, Helioswilton Sales-Campos, Luiz Carlos Junior Alcantara, Sthephane Fraga de Oliveira Tosta, Rodrigo Bentes Kato, Khalid J. Alzahrani, Debmalya Barh, Vasco Ariston de Carvalho Azevedo, Sandeep Tiwari, Siomar de Castro Soares
Summary: A multi-epitope vaccine against Mycoplasma pneumoniae was designed using immunoinformatics approach, selecting epitopes based on immunogenicity and other criteria from core proteins. Docking and simulation showed potential efficacy, and in vitro cloning in expression vectors yielded positive results, suggesting the vaccine's safety and effectiveness, pending further experimental and clinical validations.
COMPUTERS IN BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Altijana Hromic-Jahjefendic, Debmalya Barh, Vladimir Uversky, Alaa A. Aljabali, Murtaza M. Tambuwala, Khalid J. Alzahrani, Fuad M. Alzahrani, Saleh Alshammeri, Kenneth Lundstrom
Summary: According to the WHO, there have been more than 850 million cases and over 6.6 million deaths from COVID-19 worldwide as of January 2023. The reduced death rates are primarily due to the decreased pathogenicity of new SARS-CoV-2 variants and the administration of over 12.8 billion vaccine doses globally. While some serious side effects have been reported after COVID-19 vaccinations, they are relatively low in number. It is important for the scientific community to thoroughly investigate the complications caused by COVID-19 vaccines and take necessary safety measures.
Review
Immunology
Mohamed Ahmed Raslan, Sara Ahmed Raslan, Eslam Mansour Shehata, Amr Saad Mahmoud, Nagwa A. Sabri, Khalid J. Alzahrani, Fuad M. Alzahrani, Saleh Alshammeri, Vasco Azevedo, Kenneth Lundstrom, Debmalya Barh
Summary: This systematic review investigated the value and success of COVID-19 vaccination in children. The majority of adverse events reported were mild to moderate, and most were unrelated to vaccination. Different types of vaccines provided excellent protection against COVID-19 in children. Further studies are needed to confirm the long-term safety and effectiveness of vaccinations.
Article
Plant Sciences
Meenakshi R. Venkateswaran, Shanmugam Hemaiswarya, Sasidharan Jayabal, Thamizharasi Erusappan, Achiraman Shanmugam, Mukesh Doble, Sureshkumar Periyasamy
Summary: Mehani, a polyherbal formulation, has been used for over 20 years in India for the treatment of diabetes. This study investigates its antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory properties in vitro and in vivo. The results suggest that Mehani can be used as a safe, complementary medicine for the treatment of diabetes and associated diseases.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Sankaran Venkatachalam, Nisha Murlidharan, Sowmya R. Krishnan, C. Ramakrishnan, Mpho Setshedi, Ramesh Pandian, Debmalya Barh, Sandeep Tiwari, Vasco Azevedo, Yasien Sayed, M. Michael Gromiha
Summary: AIDS is a challenging infectious disease with a need for understanding drug resistance mechanisms. A new double-insertion mutation (L38HL) in HIV subtype C protease was investigated for its potential in inducing drug resistance towards the protease inhibitor Saquinavir (SQV). Computational techniques revealed that the L38HL mutation increased flexibility in certain regions and decreased binding affinity of SQV compared to wild-type. The mutation also resulted in a wide opening at the binding site and altered flap dynamics, leading to decreased interactions with the binding site and a potential drug resistance phenotype.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rathinam Raja, Shanmugam Hemaiswarya, Kulanthaiyesu Arunkumar, N. Mathiyazhagan, Sabariswaran Kandasamy, A. Arun, P. Ramasamy
Summary: Crude phlorotannins from Eisenia bicyclis (CPEb), a common perennial brown seaweed, were found to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidiabetic effects. The composition of CPEb was analyzed and it was discovered to contain dieckol, 8, 8'bieckol, fucofuroeckol, and the carotenoid zeaxanthin. In experiments, CPEb was found to reduce the production of cytokines induced by LPS in THP1 macrophage cells and promote glucose absorption in C2C12 myotubes.
Article
Food Science & Technology
K. Arunkumar, Madhuri Nalluri, K. Anjana, G. Mohan, Rathinam Raja
Summary: Different plant and seaweed decoctions were evaluated, and it was found that Dictyota dichotoma, Padina gymnospora, Sargassum wightii, and tea leaf showed excellent antioxidant, anti-hyaluronidase, and cytotoxic effects. Among them, Dictyota dichotoma exhibited the strongest cytotoxicity against Hela cells. After adding milk, the pH of the mixture of tea and brown seaweeds increased from 4.97 (commercial tea) to 6.93 (Dictyota dichotoma), providing protection for teeth against acidic tea decoctions and offering additional health benefits for skin protection against solar radiation.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anish Bajaj, David Han, Igor Elman, Panayotis K. Thanos, Catherine A. Dennen, Rajendra D. Badgaiyan, Abdalla Bowirrat, Debmalya Barh, Kenneth Blum
Summary: The North American opioid epidemic has led to over 800,000 premature overdose deaths since 2000, with the United States having the highest opioid deaths per capita in the world. Despite increased federal funding, opioid overdose mortality continues to rise. Non-opioid pharmacological regimens for acute pain management are being used more widely, and inducing dopamine homeostasis through non-pharmacological approaches is being considered. Additionally, electrotherapy may be an effective adjunct to avoid opioid-related problems. This small case-series presents positive outcomes of using HWDS for non-pharmacological and non-addictive treatment of severe pain.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Vessa Kola, Isabel S. Carvalho
Summary: Petroleum-based polymers are harmful to the environment due to their non-biodegradability. Researchers have been working on developing ecological packaging materials from natural resources like polysaccharides and proteins. However, films and coatings made from natural biopolymers have inferior properties compared to synthetic polymers. Plant extracts have been found to alter the properties of biopolymers and can be used for biodegradable food packaging. They increase thickness, reduce transparency and water vapor permeability, and have negative effects on mechanical properties and biodegradation rate.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Altijana Hromic-Jahjefendic, Abas Sezer, Alaa A. A. Aljabali, Angel Serrano-Aroca, Murtaza M. Tambuwala, Vladimir N. Uversky, Elrashdy M. Redwan, Debmalya Barh, Kenneth Lundstrom
Summary: COVID-19 vaccines have been widely used to reduce the incidence and disease severity of COVID-19. Recent concerns have been raised about a possible association between COVID-19 vaccines and myocarditis. Myocarditis can be caused by infections, immune reactions, or toxic exposure. The incidence rate of myocarditis after vaccination is lower than that after SARS-CoV-2 infection, and it is more common in adolescent males following mRNA vaccination.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Mohamed A. Raslan, Sara A. Raslan, Eslam M. Shehata, Amr S. Mahmoud, Kenneth Lundstrom, Debmalya Barh, Vasco Azevedo, Nagwa A. Sabri
Summary: Nutrigenomics studies the impact of diets or nutrients on gene expression and phenotypes through high-throughput technologies, such as transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. The bioactive components of diets and nutrients transmit information through altered gene expression, affecting the overall function and traits of an organism. Recent evidence suggests a correlation between gene regulation and antibiotic resistance in response to diets and nutrients, providing a potential alternative solution against antibiotic resistance. However, little progress has been made in this area.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ricardo Nunes, Isabel S. Carvalho, Pawel Pasko, Malgorzata Tyszka-Czochara, Agnieszka Szewczyk, Marek Szlosarczyk, Irma Podolak, Agnieszka Galanty
Summary: The biological activity of A. unedo leaves was investigated in relation to their traditional medicinal use in treating gastrointestinal and urinary tract diseases. Various assays were conducted to evaluate the extract's cytotoxic, antioxidant, antibacterial, and antidiabetic properties. The extract showed high cytotoxicity against prostate cancer cells, antioxidant and antidiabetic activities, and was non-toxic to normal prostate and kidney cells.
JOURNAL OF HERBS SPICES AND MEDICINAL PLANTS
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ligen Yu, Mohd Khanapi Abd Ghani, Alessio Aghemo, Debmalya Barh, Matteo Bassetti, Fausto Catena, Gaetano Gallo, Ali Gholamrezanezhad, Mohammad Amjad Kamal, Amos Lal, Kamal Kant Sahu, Shailendra K. Saxena, Ugo Elmore, Farid Rahimi, Chiara Robba, Yuanlin Song, Zhengyuan Xia, Boxuan Yu
Summary: This study analyzed keywords and found that factors such as the immune system and nutrition are related to COVID-19. It proposed that the human immune system is a complex system that employs self-destruct and rebuild strategies to fight microbial infections. Microbial infections may be self-limiting and provide essential nutrition for the patient. The study also discussed possible strategies to mitigate COVID-19, including vaccination.
CURRENT MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Zoology
A. P. Furtado, E. E. Virgin, I. S. Carvalho, C. A. Bleke, E. L. Lewis, J. R. Marchetti, G. R. Colli, S. S. French, G. R. Paludo
INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY
(2023)