Article
Chemistry, Organic
Carmen Plass, Niklas Adebar, Robert Hiessl, Joscha Kleber, Axel Grimm, Angelika Langsch, Rainer Otter, Andreas Liese, Harald Groeger
Summary: The search for more sustainable solutions in plastics production involves transitioning additives from fossil-based to bio-renewable raw materials, along with designing greener polymers tailored from renewable feedstocks. The synthesis and technical evaluation of novel bio-based plasticizers have shown promising performance and compatibility with PVC.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Enuh Blaise Manga, Pinar Aytar Celik, Ahmet Cabuk, Ibrahim M. Banat
Summary: The changes in the environment in recent years has led to the examination of the role and influence human activities have on it. Developing standardized modeling frameworks to quantify these impacts is one approach to measure the impact of human interventions holistically. Biosurfactants are emerging as sustainable alternatives to synthetic products, but several factors need to be considered before confirming their sustainability.
CURRENT OPINION IN COLLOID & INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hamadia Sultana, Muhammad Usman
Summary: This study aims to design a fast and effective methodology for treating wastewater containing reactive dyestuff. The efficiency of surfactant-based flocculation is evaluated in order to produce reusable water for industrial purposes. Biodegradable anionic surfactants and polyvalent salt are used to determine the optimized parameters for maximum removal of reactive blue 21 dye. The results show that micellar flocculation is a simple and sustainable method with a high removal efficiency of around 99%.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Huangxin Chen, Yi Shi, Xin Zhao
Summary: Energy efficiency is identified as a crucial factor for achieving most of the Sustainable Development Goals by the World Bank. This study expands the debate on the determinants of energy efficiency by considering the evidence from the US economy and examines the causal relationship among variables. The results highlight the importance of industrial production, financial inclusion, renewable energy public R&D investment, and trade openness in determining energy efficiency in the USA.
Article
Economics
Jurgen Antony, Torben Klarl
Summary: This paper investigates whether countries can escape poverty in a sustainable manner by introducing an endogenous growth model that considers human, physical, and natural capital. The model is calibrated with data from the World Bank for 108 countries. Using consumption-based sustainability tests, the study assesses sustainability during the transition phase.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Max Lubberink, William Finnigan, Christian Schnepel, Christopher R. Baldwin, Nicholas J. Turner, Sabine L. Flitsch
Summary: A biocatalytic route towards N-alkanoyl-N-methylglucamides (MEGAs) and analogues was developed using a modified carboxylic acid reductase construct (CARmm-A). The selective formation of amide bonds was achieved without competing reactions. Reaction optimization resulted in reduced amine concentration requirements, enabling efficient amide formation. The wide substrate scope of CARmm-A was demonstrated through the synthesis of 24 commercially relevant amides.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Younes Noorollahi, Meysam Pourarshad, Alireza Veisi
Summary: This study examines the feasibility of introducing renewables into Iran's energy system to improve energy security and reduce environmental risks. By identifying potential areas and prioritizing resources, the study predicts electricity supply and demand by 2035 and highlights the benefits of utilizing renewable energy sources for sustainable development.
Article
Polymer Science
Stephanie Engelen, Aleksandra Alicja Wroblewska, Kevin De Bruycker, Resat Aksakal, Vincent Ladmiral, Sylvain Caillol, Filip E. Du Prez
Summary: Research on bio-based covalent adaptable networks is popular nowadays for finding an optimal implementation of thermoset materials and composites in a circular context. In this study, a vanillin derivative is integrated into vitrimers to create materials with promising properties.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Niki Poulopoulou, George N. Nikolaidis, Raphael O. Ioannidis, Vassa L. Efstathiadou, Zoi Terzopoulou, Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou, Maria Kapnisti, George Z. Papageorgiou
Summary: Aliphatic/aromatic thermoplastic polyesters are an interesting group of polymers with various applications. Poly(alkylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate)s (PAFs) are biobased alternatives to poly(alkylene terephthalate)s and are expected to play a crucial role in the bioeconomy. This study focuses on the solidification parameters of PAFs during processing, using poly(butylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) (PBF) as a model material. The results show the kinetics of isothermal and dynamic melt and cold crystallization of PBF and provide insights into its crystallization behavior.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Natalie S. Schunck, Stefan Mecking
Summary: Sustainable sources are crucial for chemicals production, and microalgae have the potential to catalytically convert renewable substrates inside living cells, generating valuable building blocks for chemical production.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Stefanie de Roo, Felix Einsiedler, Stefan Mecking
Summary: This study demonstrates the catalytic conversion of renewable plant oils, including microalgae and waste oil, into industrially relevant alpha-olefins in the C-3 to C-10 regime. The biorefinery concept involves a catalytic sequence of ethenolysis, double bond isomerization, and subsequent ethenolysis, effectively rearranging the fatty acid chains into valuable chemical building blocks. Supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO(2)), a benign extraction and reaction solvent, is utilized.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jose Gonzalez-Rivera, Celia Duce, Beatrice Campanella, Luca Bernazzani, Carlo Ferrari, Eleonora Tanzini, Massimo Onor, Iginio Longo, Julian Cabrera Ruiz, Maria Rosaria Tine, Emilia Bramanti
Summary: This study focused on the effects of green microwave assisted extraction on the yield and composition of clove buds essential oils, analyzing the different compounds obtained from the extraction process using various analytical methods. The results highlighted the potential energetic features of solid residues from the extraction process for their alternative biomass fuel production, showing promising environmental and economic benefits.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dhanya Babu, Robert J. H. Scanes, Remi Plamont, Alexander Ryabchun, Federico Lancia, Tibor Kudernac, Stephen P. Fletcher, Nathalie Katsonis
Summary: Self-reproducing lipids can initiate, sustain and accelerate the movement of octanol droplets in water. Reciprocally, the chemotactic movement of the octanol droplets increases the rate of lipid reproduction substantially. This coupling between molecular chemistry and microscopic motility offers alternative means of performing work and catalysis in micro-heterogeneous environments.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Franklin Chacon-Huete, Cynthia Messina, Brandon Cigana, Pat Forgione
Summary: This review summarizes recent efforts to utilize 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and related furans as emerging building blocks for the synthesis of fine chemicals and materials. The focus is on advanced applications within medicinal and polymer chemistry, as well as nanomaterials. Biomass-derived furans have shown promising chemical versatility and potential for derivatization towards valuable targets. Continued work on synthetic manipulation of HMF and related derivatives is crucial for access to a wide range of compounds and materials. The utilization of biomass-derived furans for chemical applications is important for accelerating the paradigm shift towards a sustainable chemical industry.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana I. Benitez-Mateos, Stefania Bertella, Jean Behaghel de Bueren, Jeremy S. Luterbacher, Francesca Paradisi
Summary: The study explores the use of functionalized lignin as an eco-friendly and cost-effective material for enzyme immobilization. By stabilizing lignin with terephthalic aldehyde during extraction, a range of enzymes can be immobilized with high yields. The reversible immobilization of enzymes on polyethyleneimine-lignin shows promising results in maintaining stability and allowing for recycling.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Anil Suri, Luca Calzavarini, Azeem Bo Strunck, Giuliana Magnacca, Vittorio Boffa
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vittorio Boffa, Cristian Lunghi, Cejna A. Quist-Jensen, Giuliana Magnacca, Paola Calza
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xianzheng Ma, Katarzyna Janowska, Vittorio Boffa, Debora Fabbri, Giuliana Magnacca, Paola Calza, Yuanzheng Yue
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Azeem Bo Strunck, Anil Suri, Vittorio Boffa
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Katarzyna Janowska, Vittorio Boffa, Mads Koustrup Jorgensen, Cejna Anna Quist-Jensen, Fabien Hubac, Francesca Deganello, Fabricio E. Bortot Coelho, Giuliana Magnacca
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xianzheng Ma, Cejna Anna Quist-Jensen, Aamer Ali, Vittorio Boffa
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Shen, Luca Maurizi, Giuliana Magnacca, Vittorio Boffa, Yuanzheng Yue
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katarzyna Janowska, Xianzheng Ma, Vittorio Boffa, Mads Koustrup Jorgensen, Victor M. Candelario
Summary: This study developed a new water purification strategy that combines an Al2O3-doped silica nanofiltration membrane with a cerium-doped strontium ferrate thermocatalyst, which can degrade organic pollutants and reduce the chemical oxygen demand in water. It is a simple and efficient treatment method with the potential to degrade micropollutants in water treatment.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Esra Eray, Victor Manuel Candelario, Vittorio Boffa
Summary: In this study, a low-cost and environmentally-friendly procedure for the fabrication of silicon carbide (SiC) membranes was developed, achieving good membrane performance. The membrane showed excellent corrosion resistance and high oil droplet removal efficiency, making it promising for industrial applications in wastewater treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin B. Ostergaard, Azeem B. Strunck, Vittorio Boffa, Mads K. Jorgensen
Summary: The catalytic activity and carbonate formation kinetics of a Ce-doped SrFeO3 perovskite in water were investigated. The perovskite formed SrCO3 in water, leading to a decrease in catalytic efficiency over time. However, the catalyst could be regenerated after high-temperature treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Davide Palma, Francesca Deganello, Leonarda Francesca Liotta, Valeria La Parola, Alessandra Bianco Prevot, Mery Malandrino, Enzo Laurenti, Vittorio Boffa, Giuliana Magnacca
Summary: The influence of synthesis and processing parameters on the thermocatalytic performance of Ce-doped SrFeO3 inorganic perovskites was investigated to improve reproducibility and reliability. Analysis revealed that strict control of synthesis parameters is crucial for optimizing the thermocatalytic properties. The best synthesis conditions include full gelification of the sol, an overstoichiometric reducer-to-oxidizer ratio, a nominal cerium content of 15 mol%, pH 6, and thermal treatment at 800 °C/2 h.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
C. Morgante, X. Ma, X. Chen, D. Wang, V. Boffa, V. Stathopoulos, J. Lopez, J. L. Cortina, A. Cipollina, A. Tamburini, G. Micale
Summary: Nanofiltration (NF) plays an increasingly important role in Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)/Minimal Liquid Discharge (MLD) systems, improving the efficiency of downstream technologies for recovering valuable minerals from seawater and brines. However, the purity of the recovered minerals often does not meet market specifications, making ZLD/MLD economically unfeasible. In this study, a novel positively charged NF membrane was developed using NH2-MIL-101(Al) and ZnO nanoparticles in a chitosan matrix to enhance magnesium and calcium selectivity.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Martin Bonderup Ostergaard, Andreas Veis, Francesca Deganello, Vittorio Boffa, Mads Koustrup Jorgensen
Summary: The limited access to clean water is due to an increasing amount of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), which cannot be completely removed by current methods. Therefore, new treatment technologies for surface water and wastewater are required. This study combines membrane filtration and thermocatalytic chemical oxidation of POPs into one step, using a perovskite-type catalyst incorporated into an alumina membrane. The results demonstrate the great potential of thermocatalytic membranes for continuous membrane filtration and simultaneous degradation of POPs.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Martin B. Ostergaard, Francesca Deganello, Valeria La Parola, Leonarda F. Liotta, Vittorio Boffa, Mads K. Jorgensen
Summary: Ce-doped SrFeO3 perovskite-type compounds are effective thermocatalysts for degrade wastewater contaminants. The effects of cerium excess on the properties and thermocatalytic activity of Sr0.86Ce0.14FeO3-CeO2 perovskite-oxide systems were investigated. The introduction of a larger cerium excess enhances the perovskite performance, and the oxygen mobility and reducibility contribute to the superior thermocatalytic properties of these perovskite oxide-based systems.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Vittorio Boffa, Debora Fabbri, Paola Calza, Delia Revelli, Peter Vittrup Christensen
Summary: Nanofiltration (NF) technology shows potential for application in intensive recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) by removing unwanted substances. However, issues concerning water productivity and pre-treatments need to be addressed. NF technologies are more suitable for treating fish tank effluents after biological treatments to prevent accumulation of unwanted substances in the water loop. Ongoing innovations in NF technologies are expected to facilitate their integration in RAS.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL ADVANCES
(2022)
