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Agricultural Engineering
Nathalia Gonsales da Rosa-Garzon, Helen Julie Laure, Jose Cesar Rosa, Hamilton Cabral
Summary: The use of lignocellulosic agricultural residues for microbial enzyme production is a low-cost and sustainable approach. This study evaluated the enzyme production and secretome profile of the thermophilic fungus Myceliophthora thermophila on rice straw, soy straw, and wheat bran. The results showed that the fungus produced enzymes with lignocellulolytic potential and achieved significant saccharification of wheat bran substrate. This highlights the potential of M. thermophila for enzyme production and utilization of agricultural waste.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Reshma Shinde, Dhirendra Kumar Shahi, Prabhakar Mahapatra, Sushanta Kumar Naik, Nandkishore Thombare, Arun Kumar Singh
Summary: Lignocellulosic crop residues (LCCRs) are important biomass resources globally, but the burning of a massive amount of LCCRs results in environmental pollution. The use of lignocellulose degrading micro-organisms (LCDMOs) has emerged as an eco-friendly and effective way to dispose of LCCRs, improving soil properties, recycling plant nutrients, and promoting plant growth. A review discussing the potential of LCDMOs, factors affecting degradation rate, and future research areas for better understanding of these decomposers is critical.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Weizhong Lin, Lining Chen, Zexing Tan, Zhenqi Deng, Hui Liu
Summary: This study introduces the use of filamentous fungi in microalgae-based wastewater remediation for biomass harvesting and utilization. The research progresses of co-cultivation of fungi and microalgae, fungi-assisted algae harvesting, and the mechanisms and key parameters of fungi-assisted microalgae harvesting are discussed. It also provides an in-depth discussion of co-cultivating filamentous fungi and microalgae in wastewater for nutrient removal and biomass collection. Additionally, it introduces some high-value components important for the economic benefits and industrial application of harvested algal-fungal biomass.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Federica Spina, Maria Laura Tummino, Anna Poli, Valeria Prigione, Viktoria Ilieva, Piersandro Cocconcelli, Edoardo Puglisi, Pierangiola Bracco, Marco Zanetti, Giovanna Cristina Varese
Summary: The fungal community in plastic-contaminated landfill soil was studied, showing that certain strains can utilize polyethylene as a sole carbon source for growth and degradation, with potential applications in plastic waste management.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Joao Carlos Silva Conceicao, Tatiana Manzini Vieira, Antonio Eduardo Miller Crotti, Jeancarlo Pereira dos Anjos, Daniela Aparecida Chagas-Paula, Andre Alexandre Vieira, Eliane Oliveira Silva
Summary: The study demonstrates that Aspergillus brasiliensis can efficiently transform methyl p-coumarate into two new compounds, providing a potential bioremediation pathway for phenolic compounds. Through the use of analytical techniques such as gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, this research is significant in advancing the understanding and potential applications of biological remediation of phenolic pollutants.
INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Antonielle Vieira Monclaro, Caio de Oliveira Gorgulho Silva, Helder Andrey Rocha Gomes, Leonora Rios de Souza Moreira, Edivaldo Ximenes Ferreira Filho
Summary: This paper introduces the interactions between enzymes in biomass degradation, presenting the concept of the interactome as a holistic approach to depict the interactions among enzymes, substrates, metabolites, and inhibitors for optimizing biomass conversion processes. The interactome provides a better understanding of biomass conversion, allowing production of bioproducts from recalcitrant agro-industrial residues, thus bringing greater value to residual biomass. Finally, technological applications for optimizing the interactome at various levels are discussed.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Monika Tolgo, Silvia Huttner, Peter Rugbjerg, Nguyen Thanh Thuy, Vu Nguyen Thanh, Johan Larsbrink, Lisbeth Olsson
Summary: The study sequenced and analyzed the genome and transcriptome of the thermophilic Ascomycete Thielavia terrestris strain LPH172, revealing a rich arsenal of CAZymes and auxiliary activity (AA) domains. Upregulation of different encoding genes on different substrates suggests a complex and nuanced degradation strategy employed by the fungus.
BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joanna Kawa-Rygielska, Witold Pietrzak, Patrik R. Lennartsson
Summary: Bread residues can be effectively converted into bioethanol and high-protein biomass using filamentous fungi, presenting a promising option for biofuel and foodstuff production.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Camille Filiatrault-Chastel, Senta Heiss-Blanquet, Antoine Margeot, Jean-Guy Berrin
Summary: Bioeconomy is a way to reduce the carbon footprint of human activities by utilizing enzymes as biocatalysts, with fungal secretomes playing a crucial role in providing services and goods. The complex enzyme sets secreted by filamentous fungi can be utilized as enzyme cocktails to enhance the value of various bioresources.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Carolyn A. Zeiner, Samuel O. Purvine, Erika Zink, Si Wu, Ljiljana Pasa-Tolic, Dominique L. Chaput, Cara M. Santelli, Colleen M. Hansel
Summary: Manganese oxides are powerful oxidants and sorbents in the environment, with both abiotic and microbially-mediated processes involved in Mn(II) oxidation. In this study, it was found that three phylogenetically diverse Ascomycetes are capable of Mn(II) oxidation through secretome-based mechanisms, which differ from hyphal-associated oxidation on solid substrates. The diversity of candidate Mn(II)-oxidizing enzymes identified suggests a wider spread of fungal secretomes with the ability to oxidize Mn(II) than previously thought.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaidi Hu, Jianlong Li, Tianye Zhao, Qiao Zhou, Qin Li, Xinjie Hu, Guoquan Han, Shuhong Li, Likou Zou, Shuliang Liu
Summary: This study provides new insight into the biodegradation mechanism of 3-PBA by Aspergillus oryzae M-4 through identifying peripheral transformation products and analyzing transcriptomics.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kelly Menezes Macedo, Raquel Araujo Azevedo, Erik Galvao Paranhos da Silva, Thiago Pereira das Chagas, Luiz Carlos Salay, Ana Paula Trovatti Uetanabaro, Elizama Aguiar-Oliveira, Andrea Miura da Costa
Summary: Pectinases from Penicillium rolfsii CCMB 714 cultivated in jackfruit seed meal were evaluated for their potential in agroindustrial waste saccharification and orange juice clarification. The results showed that the crude extract of pectinase had optimal activity at pH 3.0-5.0 and 55 degrees C. The saccharification of cocoa husks, mangosteen husks, and passion fruit husks resulted in a significant increase in reducing sugars, and the pectinase also showed potential in clarifying orange juice.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bill Vaneck Bot, Petros J. Axaopoulos, Evangelos Sakellariou, Olivier Thierry Sosso, Jean Gaston Tamba
Summary: This study analyzes the energy consumption and economic viability of biomass briquettes production from agricultural residues. The research focuses on the briquetting conversion process and finds different energy consumption levels for rattan waste, coconut shells, sugarcane bagasse, and banana peels briquettes. The economic analysis results show that the viability of briquette production is highly sensitive to briquette market price, discount rate, and capital cost.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bill Vaneck Bot, Petros J. Axaopoulos, Evangelos I. Sakellariou, Olivier Thierry Sosso, Jean Gaston Tamba
Summary: This study conducted an economic analysis of a small-scale biomass briquette production plant in Cameroon, including production costs, energy consumption, and economic viability of various agricultural residues. The results suggest that suitable strategies can make biomass briquette production from crop residues economically beneficial.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jose A. D. Condeco, Sriram Hariharakrishnan, Onyebuchi Maryjane Ofili, Maria Margarida Mateus, Joao M. Bordado, M. Joana Neiva Correia
Summary: The global energy demand is constantly rising, leading to an increased interest in biomass as an alternative fuel source. Acid-catalysed liquefaction can help reduce fine particle emissions from high-moisture biomass and produce a more easily combustible liquid biofuel.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Patricia L. Ramos, Marcia Y. Kondo, Saara M. B. Santos, Suzan P. de Vasconcellos, Rafael C. S. Rocha, Joao B. da Cruz, Patricia F. M. Eugenio, Hamilton Cabral, Maria A. Juliano, Luiz Juliano, Joao C. Setubal, Aline M. da Silva, Luciana T. D. Cappelini
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ronivaldo Rodrigues da Silva, Nathalia Gonsales da Rosa, Lilian Caroline Goncalves de Oliveira, Maria Aparecida Juliano, Luiz Juliano, Jose C. Rosa, Hamilton Cabral
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Toxicology
Tassia R. Costa, Sante E. I. Carone, Luiz F. F. Tucci, Danilo L. Menaldo, Nathalia G. Rosa-Garzon, Hamilton Cabral, Suely V. Sampaio
JOURNAL OF VENOMOUS ANIMALS AND TOXINS INCLUDING TROPICAL DISEASES
(2018)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Luciana Barbosa Coitinho, Fernando Fumagalli, Nathalia Gonsales da Rosa-Garzon, Flavio da Silva Emery, Hamilton Cabral
PREPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Toxicology
Gisele A. Wiezel, Karla C. F. Bordon, Ronivaldo R. Silva, Mario S. R. Gomes, Hamilton Cabral, Veridiana M. Rodrigues, Beatrix Ueberheide, Eliane C. Arantes
JOURNAL OF VENOMOUS ANIMALS AND TOXINS INCLUDING TROPICAL DISEASES
(2019)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Youssef A. A. Hamin Neto, Jose Cesar Rosa, Hamilton Cabral
PREPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mariza A. Miranda, Arindam Mondal, Mandip Sachdeva, Hamilton Cabral, Youssef A. A. H. Neto, Ikhlas Khan, Milton Groppo, James D. McChesney, Jairo K. Bastos
CHEMISTRY & BIODIVERSITY
(2019)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Ronivaldo Rodrigues da Silva, Tatiane Beltramini Souto, Nathalia Gonsales da Rosa, Lilian Caroline Goncalves de Oliveira, Maria Aparecida Juliano, Luiz Juliano, Jose C. Rosa, Hamilton Cabral
PREPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fabiane Fernanda de Barros Ranke, Thais Yumi Shinya, Franciane Cristina de Figueiredo, Eutimio Gustavo Fernandez Nunez, Hamilton Cabral, Pedro de Oliva Neto
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Juliana Abigail Leite, Nathalia Gonsales da Rosa-Garzon, Helen Julie Laure, Jose Cesar Rosa, Octavio Luiz Franco, Cristina Maria de Souza Motta, Hamilton Cabral
Summary: Proteomics was used to study the growth response of A. niveus to different pH levels, revealing significant functional differences between intracellular and extracellular proteins involved in metabolic processes, protein regulation, cell wall maintenance, and other important functions.
CURRENT PROTEOMICS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Isabela Victorino da Silva Amatto, Nathalia Gonsales da Rosa-Garzon, Flavio Antonio de Oliveira Simoes, Fernanda Santiago, Nathalia Pereira da Silva Leite, Julia Raspante Martins, Hamilton Cabral
Summary: The increasing demand for enzymes with modified activity, specificity, and stability has led to the importance of enzyme engineering. Understanding the structure and function of enzymes guides the selection of the best strategy for engineering enzymes. Different enzyme engineering strategies have specific applications and limitations that should be carefully considered when choosing the appropriate strategy.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Nathalia Gonsales da Rosa-Garzon, Helen Julie Laure, Jose Cesar Rosa, Hamilton Cabral
Summary: The use of lignocellulosic agricultural residues for microbial enzyme production is a low-cost and sustainable approach. This study evaluated the enzyme production and secretome profile of the thermophilic fungus Myceliophthora thermophila on rice straw, soy straw, and wheat bran. The results showed that the fungus produced enzymes with lignocellulolytic potential and achieved significant saccharification of wheat bran substrate. This highlights the potential of M. thermophila for enzyme production and utilization of agricultural waste.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Nathalia Gonsales Rosa-Garzon, Ana Claudia Rodrigues de Siqueira, Viviane Naomi Hirano, Andre Rodrigues, Benevides Costa Pessela, Hamilton Cabral
BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rafael Pedezzi, Danilo E. Evangelista, Igor Polikarpov, Hamilton Cabral
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cameron Bracken, Nathalie Voisin, Casey D. Burleyson, Allison M. Campbell, Z. Jason Hou, Daniel Broman
Summary: This study presents a methodology and dataset for examining compound wind and solar energy droughts, as well as the first standardized benchmark of energy droughts across the Continental United States (CONUS) for a 2020 infrastructure. The results show that compound wind and solar droughts have distinct spatial and temporal patterns across the CONUS, and the characteristics of energy droughts are regional. The study also finds that compound high load events occur more often during compound wind and solar droughts than expected.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ning Zhang, Yanghao Yu, Jiawei Wu, Ershun Du, Shuming Zhang, Jinyu Xiao
Summary: This paper provides insights into the optimal configuration of CSP plants with different penetrations of wind power by proposing an unconstrained optimization model. The results suggest that large solar multiples and TES are preferred in order to maximize profit, especially when combined with high penetrations of wind and photovoltaic plants. Additionally, the study demonstrates the economy and feasibility of installing electric heaters (EH) in CSP plants, which show a linear correlation with the penetration of variable energy resources.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Szubel, K. Papis-Fraczek, S. Podlasek
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. Silva, J. C. Goncalves, C. Rocha, J. Vilaca, L. M. Madeira
Summary: This study investigated the methanation of CO2 in biogas and compared two different methanation reactors. The results showed that the cooled reactor without CO2 separation achieved a CO2 conversion rate of 91.8%, while the adiabatic reactors achieved conversion rates of 59.6% and 67.2%, resulting in an overall conversion rate of 93.0%. Economic analysis revealed negative net present worth values, indicating the need for government monetary incentives.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yang Liu, Yonglan Xi, Xiaomei Ye, Yingpeng Zhang, Chengcheng Wang, Zhaoyan Jia, Chunhui Cao, Ting Han, Jing Du, Xiangping Kong, Zhongbing Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effect of using nanofiber membrane composites containing Prussian blue-like compound nanoparticles (PNPs) to relieve ammonia nitrogen inhibition of rural organic household waste during high-solid anaerobic digestion and increase methane production. The results showed that adding NMCs with 15% PNPs can lower the concentrations of volatile fatty acids and ammonia nitrogen, and increase methane yield.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhong Ge, Xiaodong Wang, Jian Li, Jian Xu, Jianbin Xie, Zhiyong Xie, Ruiqu Ma
Summary: This study evaluates the thermodynamic, exergy, and economic performance of a double-stage organic flash cycle (DOFC) using ten eco-friendly hydrofluoroolefins. The influences of key parameters on performance are analyzed, and the advantages of DOFC over single-stage type are quantified.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nicolas Kirchner-Bossi, Fernando Porte-Agel
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of power density in wind farms and its sensitivity to the available area size. A novel genetic algorithm (PDGA) is introduced to optimize power density and turbine layout. The results show that the PDGA-driven solutions significantly reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) compared to the default layout, and exhibit a convex relationship between area and LCOE or power density.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chunxiao Zhang, Dongdong Li, Lin Wang, Qingpo Yang, Yutao Guo, Wei Zhang, Chao Shen, Jihong Pu
Summary: In this study, a novel reversible liquid-filled energy-saving window that effectively regulates indoor solar radiation heat gain is proposed. Experimental results show that this window can effectively reduce indoor temperature during both summer and winter seasons, while having minimal impact on indoor illuminance.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alessandro L. Aguiar, Martinho Marta-Almeida, Mauro Cirano, Janini Pereira, Leticia Cotrim da Cunha
Summary: This study analyzed the Brazilian Equatorial Shelf using a high-resolution ocean model and found significant tidal variations in the area. Several hypothetical barrages were proposed with higher annual power generation than existing barrages. The study also evaluated the installation effort of these barrages.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francesco Superchi, Nathan Giovannini, Antonis Moustakis, George Pechlivanoglou, Alessandro Bianchini
Summary: This study focuses on the optimization of a hybrid power station on the Tilos island in Greece, aiming to increase energy export and revenue by optimizing energy fluxes. Different scenarios are proposed to examine the impact of different agreements with the grid operator on the optimal solution.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peimaneh Shirazi, Amirmohammad Behzadi, Pouria Ahmadi, Sasan Sadrizadeh
Summary: This research presents two novel energy production/storage/usage systems to reduce energy consumption and environmental effects in buildings. A biomass-fired model and a solar-driven system integrated with photovoltaic thermal (PVT) panels and a heat pump were designed and assessed. The results indicate that the solar-based system has an acceptable energy cost and the PVT-based system with a heat pump is environmentally superior. The biomass-fired system shows excellent efficiency.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zihao Qi, Yingling Cai, Yunxiang Cui
Summary: This study aims to investigate the operational characteristics of the solar-ground source heat pump system (SGSHPS) in Shanghai under different operation modes. It concludes that tandem operation mode 1 is the optimal mode for winter operation in terms of energy efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
L. Bartolucci, S. Cordiner, A. Di Carlo, A. Gallifuoco, P. Mele, V. Mulone
Summary: Spent coffee grounds are a valuable biogenic waste that can be used as a source of biofuels and valuable chemicals through pyrolysis and solvent extraction processes. The study found that heavy organic bio-oil derived from coffee grounds can be used as a carbon-rich biofuel, while solvent extraction can extract xantines and p-benzoquinone, which are important chemicals for various industries. The results highlight the promising potential of solvent extraction in improving the economic viability of coffee grounds pyrolysis-based biorefineries.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luiza de Queiroz Correa, Diego Bagnis, Pedro Rabelo Melo Franco, Esly Ferreira da Costa Junior, Andrea Oliveira Souza da Costa
Summary: Building-integrated photovoltaics, especially organic solar technology, are important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector. This study analyzed the performance of organic panels laminated in glass in a vertical installation in Latin America. Results showed that glass lamination and vertical orientation preserved the panels' performance and led to higher energy generation in winter.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhipei Hu, Shuo Jiang, Zhigao Sun, Jun Li
Summary: This study proposes innovative fin arrangements to enhance the thermal performance of latent heat storage units. Through optimization of fin distribution and prediction of transient melting behaviors, it is found that fin structures significantly influence heat transfer characteristics and melting behaviors.