Article
Environmental Sciences
Niyam Dave, Thivaharan Varadavenkatesan, Raja Selvaraj, Ramesh Vinayagam
Summary: The study investigated the predictive ability of an integrated artificial neural network with genetic algorithm for bioethanol production from marine macroalgae. The results showed that the developed model can effectively predict the effects of fermentative parameters on bioethanol production and achieve a maximum bioethanol yield close to the predicted value in experiments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hongyang Zhang, Pengcheng Zhang, Tao Wu, Haihua Ruan
Summary: The large consumption of non-renewable fossil fuels has led to energy depletion and environmental pollution, necessitating the production of renewable biofuels as an effective alternative to alleviate the energy crisis. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as an ideal type of biofuel, has gained attention for its high efficiency in bioethanol synthesis. This study provides a systematic summary of the advantages of S. cerevisiae in biosynthesis, discusses research strategies and existing bottlenecks, and proposes reasonable prospects for its bioethanol synthesis.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Phuong Hoang Nguyen Tran, Je Hyeong Jung, Ja Kyong Ko, Gyeongtaek Gong, Youngsoon Um, Sun-Mi Lee
Summary: The development of glucose/xylose co-fermenting Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain capable of co-producing polyhydroxybutyrate has improved the bioethanol yield from lignocellulosic biomass. This study demonstrates the feasibility of co-production of bioethanol and value-added chemicals to maximize the values derived from lignocellulosic biomass, using various types of biomasses.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Panagiota Tsafrakidou, Georgios Manthos, Dimitris Zagklis, Julian Mema, Michael Kornaros
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of initial substrate concentration and pH values on bioethanol production from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and developed an innovative kinetic model to fit the experimental data. The results showed that both yeast growth and bioethanol production were not substantially affected by the pH values tested in this study.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
David Ibarra, Maria E. Eugenio, Pablo Alvira, Ignacio Ballesteros, Mercedes Ballesteros, Maria J. Negro
Summary: During lignocellulosic bioethanol production, the liquid fraction obtained from steam-pretreated olive tree pruning contains inhibitory by-products that limit its use for ethanol production. This study investigated the use of a laccase enzyme to detoxify the liquid fraction and improve ethanol production. The laccase treatment reduced phenols content and improved the fermentative behavior of different Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains, leading to increased ethanol production and yields.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Adewale Adewuyi
Summary: The need for an alternative energy source to fossil fuel has led to the search for reliable and sustainable sources that can address environmental challenges and stabilize energy prices. Biofuel, particularly bioethanol, has been identified as a superior alternative, but its high production cost remains a major challenge. Research is focused on finding cheap and sustainable feedstock for bioethanol production, with a current interest in lignocellulosic waste. This review discusses the conversion of lignocellulosic waste to bioethanol, the pretreatment steps involved, and the challenges, prospects, and economic aspects. While biological treatment appears promising, there are still some challenges that can be managed. Developing countries have significant opportunities for biofuel production cost reduction. Enzyme production cost has been identified as a challenge to the economic viability of lignocellulosic bioethanol, but the development of an efficient biocatalyst system for simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) and consolidated biomass processing may help overcome this challenge. In conclusion, effectively utilizing lignocellulosic waste in an efficient biocatalyst system can provide an economically viable means to overcome the challenges posed by fossil fuel.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cong Du, Yimin Li, Ying He, Liming Su, Huanan Wang, Wenjie Yuan, Fengwu Bai
Summary: Concerns about increasing CO2 concentration have led to global interest in renewable fuels and CO2 conversion. This study presents a sustainable strategy for in situ CO2 fixation during ethanol production using a single cell expressing formate dehydrogenase. Overexpression of ScFDH1 significantly increased glucose consumption rate and ethanol yield, and the addition of ZIF-8 further enhanced formate production by fixing CO2. This strategy provides a green and economical alternative for CO2 conversion, contributing to both energy and environmental crises.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Qurrat ul ain Rana, Muhammad Adil Nawaz Khan, Muhammad Irfan, Aamer Ali Shah, Fariha Hasan, Samiullah Khan, Safia Ahmed, Fazal Adnan, Weizun Li, Meiting Ju, Malik Badshah
Summary: The study focuses on utilizing Spirodela polyrhiza as a potential feedstock for bioethanol production, successfully optimizing the process to achieve high ethanol yield. This includes increasing starch content in the plant, converting it to glucose, and fermenting sugars using a specially isolated yeast strain to achieve complete conversion to bioethanol.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sabah Abada, Latifa Tebbouche, Rahma Bessah, Madina Kechkar, Abdessalam Berrached, Meryem Saber, Majda Aziza, Abdeltif Amrane
Summary: Potato waste, a major concern in the potato processing industry, can be a valuable resource for biofuel production due to its high organic content. This study successfully converted the waste into bioethanol through chemical pretreatment and yeast fermentation, achieving a high yield of bioethanol. The results indicate the great potential of potato starch for bioethanol production.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Arslan Ahmad, Summar A. Naqvi, Muhammad J. Jaskani, Muhammad Waseem, Ehsan Ali, Iqrar A. Khan, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor, Azhari Siddeeg, Rana Muhammad Aadil
Summary: Dates are rich in sugars and can be used for bioethanol production through anaerobic fermentation. Researchers have found that date palm waste in Pakistan, the largest agricultural waste, can be a cost-effective source for bioethanol production. By fermenting the waste with Saccharomyces cerevisiae, researchers have successfully produced 15% ethanol with the presence of glucose, fructose, and sucrose in the date waste, showing the potential for industrial ethanol production. Additionally, the proximate analysis of date fruit revealed various nutrients suitable for microbial growth for ethanol production.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Nosaibeh Nosrati-Ghods, Susan T. L. Harrison, Adeniyi J. Isafiade, Siew Leng Tai
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between wild type and engineered strains of the same microorganism in terms of kinetic parameters, and proposed a set of correction factors to estimate kinetic constant values for species or strains for which they are not available. The results showed a correlation between wild type and engineered strains, with specific substrate limitation constants being higher in the engineered strains. These correction factors were found to be conserved and could serve as a guide for estimating kinetic constants in other species or strains.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tamer I. M. Ragab, Fahad M. Alminderej, Wael A. El-Sayed, Sayed M. Saleh, Al Shimaa Gamal Shalaby
Summary: This study extracted biopolymers from palm fiber and palm fronds for bioethanol production, optimizing the extraction process using the experimental design method of Taguchi. The extracted materials were then successfully converted into bioethanol, showcasing the potential for sustainable bioethanol production through innovative approaches.
Article
Biology
Shankar Vijayalakshmi, Marimuthu Govindarajan, Norah Al-Mulahim, Zubair Ahmed, Shahid Mahboob
Summary: This study focuses on ethanol production from fermentation of golden trumpet flower substrate, optimizing the process to achieve the highest yield of bioethanol. It also explores immobilization strategies with agricultural waste and magnetic nanoparticles, as well as engine performance and emission studies with different blends of petrol and bioethanol.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yu Rim Park, Ji Won Yang, In Yung Sunwoo, Byeong-Kwan Jang, Soo Rin Kim, Gwi-Taek Jeong, Sung-Koo Kim
Summary: Glucose and galactose extracted from red algae Gloiopeltis furcata can be used for ethanol production by yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and the simultaneous consumption of glucose and galactose can reduce fermentation time and increase ethanol yield coefficient, regulated by multiple activation proteins of S. cerevisiae.
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Peiyao Wen, Hong Liao, Junjun Zhu, Yong Xu, Junhua Zhang
Summary: In this study, tartaric acid was used for the hydrolysis of corncob to produce xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS), and then the hydrolyzed corncob was used for ethanol production. The results showed high yields of XOS and ethanol under the appropriate conditions of hydrolysis and fermentation. This research provides a relatively safe, simple, and efficient technology for producing XOS and ethanol from corncob.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Akarin Boonsombuti, Rinrat Wanapirom, Apanee Luengnaruemitchai, Sujitra Wongkasemjit
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Artita Na Rungsi, Apanee Luengnaruemitchai, Sujitra Wongkasemjit, Nuwong Chollacoop, Shih-Yuan Chen, Yuji Yoshimura
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sureerat Jampa, Allen Puente-Urbina, Zhiqiang Ma, Sujitra Wongkasemjit, Jeremy S. Luterbacher, Jeroen A. van Bokhoven
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Srisin Eaimsumang, Sujitra Wongkasemjit, Sangobtip Pongstabodee, Siwaporn Meejoo Smith, Sukritthira Ratanawilai, Nuwong Chollacoop, Apanee Luengnaruemitchai
JOURNAL OF RARE EARTHS
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Uthen Thubsuang, Suphawadee Chotirut, Apisit Thongnok, Archw Promraksa, Mudtorlep Nisoa, Nicharat Manmuanpom, Sujitra Wongkasemjit, Thanyalak Chaisuwan
FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Uthen Thubsuang, Suphawadee Chotirut, Kamchai Nuithitikul, Apirak Payaka, Nicharat Manmuanpom, Thanyalak Chaisuwan, Sujitra Wongkasemjit
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sakollapath Pithakratanayothin, Ruangdaj Tongsri, Thanyalak Chaisuwan, Sujitra Wongkasemjit, Phongtanawat Khemthong, Sarunputt Limpijumnong, Peerawith Pharanchai, Kanjanaporn Malaicharoen
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Wasupon Wongvitvichot, Sakollaphat Pithakratanayothin, Sujitra Wongkasemjit, Thanyalak Chaisuwan
Summary: This study demonstrates a fast technique for obtaining carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) from office paper waste using ultrasonic-assisted method. The obtained CMC was characterized using FTIR, TGA, and NMR techniques to confirm its structure. Optimal conditions and product characteristics were achieved at ambient temperature.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nopparat Sangtong, Thanyalak Chaisuwan, Sujitra Wongkasemjit, Hatsuo Ishida, Wikrom Redpradit, Kessara Seneesrisakul, Uthen Thubsuang
Summary: This study developed an electrode material based on activated biocarbon from rubber wood sawdust waste using alkali activating agents. The impact of alkali metal atom sizes on pore structure was studied, as well as the influence of standard reduction potentials on electrochemical performance. The activated biocarbons showed microporous or mesoporous characteristics depending on the alkali activating agent used, with different specific surface areas and capacitance values.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shin-Ping Lin, Darin Khumsupan, Yu-Jou Chou, Kuan-Chen Hsieh, Hsien-Yi Hsu, Yuwen Ting, Kuan-Chen Cheng
Summary: Atmospheric cold plasma is a nonthermal technology that is widely used in engineering and biotechnology. Despite facing challenges, it has the potential to impact operation processes, enhance safety, and reduce costs, while also providing opportunities for further research.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ruethaithip Dulyasucharit, Sujitra Wongkasemjit, Suwat Nanan, Orapan Intharaksa, Chivalrat Masingboon
Summary: A magnetic separable photocatalyst, Fe3O4/Bi2O2(OH)(NO3), was synthesized via co-precipitation and a hydrothermal route. The photocatalytic activity of the Fe3O4/Bi2O2(OH)(NO3) catalyst for rhodamine B degradation was investigated under natural sunlight irradiation. With 3% Fe3O4, the photocatalyst showed high efficiency (about 98.7%) after 120 min of illumination, and the photogenerated holes played a prominent role in dye degradation. This study demonstrates the enhancement of photocatalytic performance by fabricating a novel sunlight-active catalyst with a low electron-hole recombination rate at the interface.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Darin Khumsupan, Shin-Ping Lin, Chang-Wei Hsieh, Shella Permatasari Santoso, Yu-Jou Chou, Kuan-Chen Hsieh, Hui-Wen Lin, Yuwen Ting, Kuan-Chen Cheng
Summary: The cost-effectiveness and efficiency of atmospheric cold plasma (ACP) technology has driven extensive research in its applications within the food industry. It has been found to be effective in food disinfection, modification, drying pre-treatment, nutrient extraction, active packaging, and food waste processing. Reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) play crucial roles in achieving the desired outcomes. This review article discusses the operations of ACP and summarizes its recent progress in food processing and safety, while also proposing current challenges and future prospects.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yen-Wenn Liu, Chi-Mei Liu, Hung-Yueh Chen, Darin Khumsupan, Hsien-Yi Hsu, Hui-Wen Lin, Chang-Wei Hsieh, Kuan-Chen Cheng
Summary: Ganoderma formosanum, an endemic medicinal mushroom in Taiwan, exhibited significant reduction of melanin activity through ethyl acetate extraction of its mycelium, which inhibits tyrosinase. Optimization of G. formosanum mycelium production with anti-melanogenic activity was conducted by investigating different variables (carbon sources and concentrations, initial pH value, and temperature). The optimal conditions involved the use of 50 g/L lactose as the carbon source at pH 7 and 25 degrees C for 9 days. Subsequently, the G. formosanum ethanolic extracts-optimized (GFE-O) were found to effectively reduce intracellular melanin content in B16-F10 melanoma cells and induce hypopigmentation in zebrafish embryo in a non-toxic manner.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Chutima Banthao, Patcharin Kumpolsan, Yodthong Baimark, Sujitra Wongkasemjit, Kansiri Pakkethati
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOMATE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pornsit Lorkit, Nuntanid Phatharapeetranun, Bussarin Ksapabutr, Sujitra Wongkasemjit, Nattawut Chaiyut, Manop Panapoy
OPTOELECTRONICS AND ADVANCED MATERIALS-RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2018)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yinping Xiang, Meiying Jia, Rui Xu, Jialu Xu, Lele He, Haihao Peng, Weimin Sun, Dongbo Wang, Weiping Xiong, Zhaohui Yang
Summary: This study investigated the impact of the non-antibiotic pharmaceutical carbamazepine on antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) during anaerobic digestion. The results showed that carbamazepine induced the enrichment of ARGs and increased the abundance of bacteria carrying these genes. It also facilitated microbial aggregation and intercellular communication, leading to an increased frequency of ARGs transmission. Moreover, carbamazepine promoted the acquisition of ARGs by pathogens and elevated their overall abundance.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Weixin Zhao, Tianyi Hu, Hao Ma, Dan Li, Qingliang Zhao, Junqiu Jiang, Liangliang Wei
Summary: This review summarizes the effects and potential mechanisms of biochar on microbial behavior in AD systems. The addition of biochar has been found to promote microbial colonization, alleviate stress, provide nutrients, and enhance enzyme activity. Future research directions include targeted design of biochar, in-depth study of microbial mechanisms, and improved models.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Christina Karmann, Anna Magrova, Pavel Jenicek, Jan Bartacek, Vojtech Kouba
Summary: This review assesses nitrogen removal technologies in reject water treatment, highlighting the differences in environmental impacts and economic benefits. Partial nitritation-anammox shows potential for economic benefits and positive environmental outcomes when operated and controlled properly.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Wei-Hao Huang, Ying-Ju Chang, Duu-Jong Lee
Summary: This study modified pinecone biochar with layered double hydroxide (LDH) to enhance its adsorption capacity for heavy metal and phosphate ions. The LDH-biochar showed significantly improved adsorption capacities for Pb2+ and phosphate, and a slight increase for Cu2+ and Co2+. The LDH layer enhanced the adsorption through various mechanisms.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Chao Song, Fanfan Cai, Shuang Yang, Ligong Wang, Guangqing Liu, Chang Chen
Summary: This paper developed a machine learning model to predict the biochemical methane potential during anaerobic digestion. Model analysis identified lignin content, organic loading, and nitrogen content as key attributes for methane production prediction. For feedstocks with high cellulose content, early methane production is lower but can be improved by prolonging digestion time. Moreover, lignin content exceeding a certain value significantly inhibits methane production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Sang Min Lee, Ju Young Lee, Ji-Sook Hahn, Seung-Ho Baek
Summary: This study successfully developed an efficient platform strain using Yarrowia lipolytica for the bioconversion of renewable resources into adipic acid, achieving a remarkable increase in production level.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Sefkan Kendir, Matthias Franzreb
Summary: This study presents a novel approach using magnetic separation to efficiently harvest freshwater microalgae, Chlorella vulgaris. By combining pH-induced calcium phosphate precipitation with cheap natural magnetite microparticles, harvesting efficiencies up to 98% were achieved in the model medium.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ishaq Kariim, Ji-Yeon Park, Wajahat Waheed Kazmi, Hulda Swai, In-Gu Lee, Thomas Kivevele
Summary: The impact of reaction temperature, residence time, and ethanol: acetone on the energy compositions and yield enhancement of biocrudes was investigated. The results showed that under appropriate conditions, biocrudes with high energy and low oxygen content can be obtained, indicating a high potential for utilization.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiyue Zhang, Xiyao Li, Liang Zhang, Yongzhen Peng
Summary: Intermittent aeration is an innovative approach to enhance nitrogen removal in low carbon-to-nitrogen ratio municipal sewage, providing an efficient strategy for the continuous plug-flow AOA process.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xu Yang, Mahmoud Mazarji, Mengtong Li, Aohua Li, Ronghua Li, Zengqiang Zhang, Junting Pan
Summary: This study investigated the impact of magnetite on the nitrogen cycle of pig manure biostabilisation. The addition of magnetite increased N2O emissions and decreased NH3 emissions during composting. It also increased the total nitrogen content but should be considered for its significant increase in N2O emissions in engineering practice.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Ty Shitanaka, Haylee Fujioka, Muzammil Khan, Manpreet Kaur, Zhi-Yan Du, Samir Kumar Khanal
Summary: The market value of microalgae has exponentially increased in the past two decades, thanks to their applications in various industries. However, the supply of high-value microalgal bioproducts is limited due to several factors, and strategies are being explored to overcome these limitations and improve microalgae production, thus increasing the availability of algal-derived bioproducts in the market.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Martin Kerner, Thorsten Wolff, Torsten Brinkmann
Summary: The efficiency of using enriched CO2 from flue gas for large-scale production of green microalgae has been studied. The results show that the use of membrane devices and static mixers can effectively improve the CO2 recovery rate and maintain the suitable pH and temperature during cultivation, achieving a more economical and sustainable microalgae production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Ma, Ji Li, Rd Tyagi, Xiaolei Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the microorganisms capable of using CO2 and CH4 to produce PHAs, illustrating the production process, factors influencing it, and discussing optimization techniques. It identifies the challenges and future prospects for developing economically viable PHAs production using GHGs as a carbon source.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Bing Wang, Peng Zhang, Xu Guo, Xu Bao, Junjie Tian, Guomin Li, Jian Zhang
Summary: The addition of zeolite in the co-composting of chicken manure and straw significantly reduced the emissions of ammonia and N2O, and increased the nitrate content. Zeolite also promoted the abundance of nitrification genes and inhibited the expression of denitrification genes.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rohit Dey, Franziska Ortiz Tena, Song Wang, Josef Martin Messmann, Christian Steinweg, Claudia Thomsen, Clemens Posten, Stefan Leu, Matthias S. Ullrich, Laurenz Thomsen
Summary: This study investigated the operation of a 1000L microalgae-based membrane photobioreactor system for continuous secondary wastewater treatment. The research focused on a green microalgae strain called Desmodesmus sp. The study aimed to understand key trends and optimization strategies by conducting experiments in both summer and winter seasons. The findings showed that maintaining low cell concentrations during periods of light inhibition was beneficial for nutrient uptake rates. Effective strategies for enhancing algae-based wastewater treatment included cell mass recycling and adjusting dilution rates based on light availability.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
