Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana Fernandes, Luisa Cruz-Lopes, Yuliya Dulyanska, Idalina Domingos, Jose Ferreira, Dmitry Evtuguin, Bruno Esteves
Summary: This study characterized Eucalyptus globulus forest residues and investigated their liquefaction process. Acid catalyst showed higher yields compared to basic catalyst. The temperature, duration, and particle size influenced the liquefaction yield, with temperatures between 160-180 degrees C being preferable. Bark was more susceptible to liquefaction compared to branches, and fine fractions of both could be processed together.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Chirine Brinsi, Anouar Abidi, Karim Hosni, Haifa Tounsi, Hichem Sebai
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of Eucalyptus globulus extracts on bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis. The results showed that Eucalyptus globulus extracts could improve pulmonary fibrosis and have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL FOOD
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Jorge Santos, Danilo Escobar-Avello, Cecilia Fuentealba, Gustavo Cabrera-Barjas, Julia Gonzalez-Alvarez, Jorge M. Martins, Luisa H. Carvalho
Summary: One of the most important by-products in the Chilean forestry industry is the bark obtained during the debarking process. The bark of Pinus radiata is a potential source of extracts rich in condensed tannins, while the bark of Eucalyptus globulus has extracts rich in hydrolyzable tannins. This study investigates the potential joint valorization of these by-products and demonstrates the potential application of the extracts in bioadhesive formulation.
Article
Plant Sciences
Aiste Balciunaitiene, Mindaugas Liaudanskas, Viktorija Puzeryte, Jonas Viskelis, Valdimaras Janulis, Pranas Viskelis, Egidijus Griskonis, Virginija Jankauskaite
Summary: This study successfully synthesized silver nanoparticles using plant extracts, showing their advantages of low toxicity and low production cost. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized and analyzed by various methods, and compared with the plant extracts in terms of antioxidative and antimicrobial activities. The results demonstrate that the silver nanoparticles exhibit superior performance in both antioxidative and antimicrobial activities.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mafalda Pinto, Cristiano Soares, Maria Martins, Bruno Sousa, Ines Valente, Ruth Pereira, Fernanda Fidalgo
Summary: This study evaluated the herbicidal potential of Eucalyptus globulus leaves against Portulaca oleracea and found that dried leaves had the strongest herbicidal activity, affecting purslane growth and cellular viability. Further biochemical analysis revealed oxidative damage in roots due to the overproduction of reactive oxygen species.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mariana S. T. Amandio, Jorge M. S. Rocha, Ana M. R. B. Xavier
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of enzymatic hydrolysis (EH) of pretreated Eucalyptus globulus bark for improving cellulosic sugars concentrations. High solids loading and the introduction of additives did not improve EH performance, but increasing solids loading to 14% (w/v) in batch operation was successful. Fed-batch operation strategy increased the total solids loading and achieved a cellulosic sugars concentration of 161 g L-1 with an EH conversion efficiency of 76%. Eucalyptus globulus bark, pretreated by kraft pulping, is a promising feedstock for cellulosic sugars production.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Usman Sadiq, Afzal Shah, Abdul Haleem, Syed Mujtaba Shah, Iltaf Shah
Summary: The progress in nanotechnology has effectively addressed global issues and green chemistry has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional approaches. Plant extracts, such as Eucalyptus globulus, provide a environmentally friendly and sustainable route for the biosynthesis of nanoparticles.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
C. Chemetova, D. Mota, A. Fabiao, J. Gominho, H. Ribeiro
Summary: The study focuses on using low-temperature hydrothermally treated Eucalyptus globulus bark for growing media formulation, showcasing its potential in reducing waste and increasing circular economy practices in horticulture.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Daniel G. Gomes, Michele Michelin, Aloia Romani, Lucilia Domingues, Jose A. Teixeira
Summary: In this study, hydrothermal treatment was used to fractionate industrial Eucalyptus globulus bark residue for biofuels and value-added compounds. The highest glucose yield of 84% was achieved at a severity factor of 4.04, resulting in a 4.38-fold improvement in enzymatic saccharification of cellulose. Esteemed strategies for bio-ethanol production included simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) and pre-saccharification and simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (PSSF).
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jorge Gominho, Ricardo A. Costa, Ana Lourenco, Teresa Quilho, Helena Pereira
Summary: The study found that industrial stump bark has higher ash content, while fresh stump bark contains more extractives, lignin, and polysaccharides. In addition, eucalyptus stump bark also contains abundant fatty acids, phytosterols, and phenolic compounds, with antioxidant activity.
WASTE AND BIOMASS VALORIZATION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mariana S. T. Amandio, Jorge M. S. Rocha, Luisa S. Serafim, Ana M. R. B. Xavier
Summary: The study demonstrated that Eucalyptus globulus bark has the potential to be converted into biobased products, particularly bioethanol, with high efficiency, especially when subjected to kraft pulping. Yeasts such as S. cerevisiae and Ethanol Red(R) showed good fermentation performance, making them ideal for ethanol production.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mariana S. T. Amandio, Jorge M. S. Rocha, Ana M. R. B. Xavier
Summary: The European Green Deal is a set of policy initiatives aimed at achieving climate neutrality by 2050 through a green transition. In the pulp and paper industry, upgrading residues into value-added products within the forest-based circular economy model has been a focus. This study explores the possibility of using bark, a high volume residue in factories, for cellulosic ethanol production instead of burning it for energy generation. By implementing simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF) in the bioethanol production process, the study found that longer pre-saccharification stage resulted in higher productivity and shifting from a batch to a fed-batch configuration further improved the overall productivity and bioethanol concentration.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Oscar Gonzalez-Prieto, Jose Manuel Casas Miras, Luis Ortiz Torres
Summary: The use of glued finger joint in green wood can efficiently utilize small-sized wood and improve the efficiency of producing glulam or joinery; especially beneficial for hardwood like Eucalyptus globulus L. that is challenging to dry.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alejandra Nieto-Maldonado, Sayra Bustos-Guadarrama, Heriberto Espinoza-Gomez, Lucia Z. Flores-Lopez, Kendra Ramirez-Acosta, Gabriel Alonso-Nunez, Ruben D. Cadena-Nava
Summary: Green chemistry was utilized to synthesize copper nanoparticles, using aqueous extract from different plants as stabilizing agents, which showed differences on the particle size, dispersity, and antibacterial activity. The nanoparticles synthesized with Rosa 'Andeli' double delight fresh petals extract exhibited higher antibacterial activity compared to those synthesized with Gardenia jasminoides Ellis fresh leaves extract.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Khaled A. Nematallah, Sahar Elmekkawy, Maha R. A. Abdollah, Mohey M. Elmazar, Essam Abdel-Sattar, Meselhy Ragab Meselhy
Summary: This study utilized cheminformatics software to study the chemical and biological features of Eucalyptus globulus bark cultivated in Egypt. The results identified 37 compounds, including 15 reported for the first time from this species. In silico virtual study of human metabolism and molecular docking simulations were also performed, revealing the potential hepatoprotective effect of the extract and the higher binding affinities of its metabolites to relevant enzymes. The extract exhibited potent cytotoxic activity against liver cancer cell lines and its absorption was enhanced through nanoformulation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ana C. Q. Silva, Barbara Pereira, Nicole S. Lameirinhas, Paulo C. Costa, Isabel F. Almeida, Patricia Dias-Pereira, Ines Correia-Sa, Helena Oliveira, Armando J. D. Silvestre, Carla Vilela, Carmen S. R. Freire
Summary: The aim of this study is to prepare dissolvable biopolymeric microneedle (MN) patches composed solely of sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) for the transdermal delivery of diclofenac sodium salt (DCF). The MNs showed adequate morphology, thermal stability, and the required mechanical strength for skin insertion. Experiments demonstrated the insertion capability and dissolution of the patches, as well as their noncytotoxicity.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Thainara Viana, Bruno Henriques, Nicole Ferreira, Ricardo J. B. Pinto, Filipe L. S. Monteiro, Eduarda Pereira
Summary: This study evaluated the ability of live macroalgae Ulva sp. to remove pollutants from simulated lamp industry wastewater. The results showed that Ulva sp. effectively adsorbed most elements, with Hg and Ce exhibiting the fastest removal kinetics. The involvement of the sulphated polysaccharide Ulvan in binding elements to the biomass was also identified. This research contributes to a better understanding of sorption mechanisms in macroalgae and demonstrates the feasibility of macroalgae-based biotechnologies for water decontamination in complex saline mixtures.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nicole S. Lameirinhas, Maria C. Teixeira, Joao P. F. Carvalho, Bruno F. A. Valente, Ricardo J. B. Pinto, Helena Oliveira, Jorge L. Luis, Liliana Pires, Jose M. Oliveira, Carla Vilela, Carmen S. R. Freire
Summary: This study developed and characterized hydrogel-based bioinks composed of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) and gellan gum (GG) in different proportions. The combination of these two biopolymers enhanced the rheological and mechanical properties of the bioinks, and they were found to be non-toxic to cells. The results highlight the potential of these bioinks for extrusion 3D bioprinting applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Andreia Leal Pereira, Angela Semitela, Andre F. Girao, Antonio Completo, Paula A. A. P. Marques, Samuel Guieu, Maria Helena V. Fernandes
Summary: One tissue engineering strategy involves creating scaffolds that resemble the extracellular matrix (ECM) to aid tissue regeneration. In this study, a technique called thermally-induced self-agglomeration (TISA) was used to convert two-dimensional electrospun membranes into highly functional three-dimensional porous-fibrous systems, overcoming the limitations of cell infiltration and proliferation. By electrospinning polycaprolactone/chitosan blends and adjusting the amount of chitosan, the researchers were able to modulate the properties of the resulting 3D nanofibrous scaffolds, leading to porous constructs with distinct morphologic and mechanical features. Viability and proliferation studies with adult human chondrocytes confirmed the biocompatibility of the scaffolds, making them promising for musculoskeletal tissue engineering applications, particularly cartilage repair.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tiago Carvalho, Raquel Bartolo, Sonia N. Pedro, Bruno F. A. Valente, Ricardo J. B. Pinto, Carla Vilela, Mohammad-Ali Shahbazi, Helder A. Santos, Carmen S. R. Freire
Summary: Biopolymeric injectable hydrogels have been developed for myocardial regeneration applications, but they usually lack desired functionalities. In this study, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were synthesized using lysozyme nanofibrils (LNFs) as nanotemplates and incorporated into gelatin-hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogels. The resulting nanocomposite hydrogels showed improved properties such as rheological properties, mechanical resilience, antioxidant activity, and electrical conductivity. The presence of AuNPs also allowed the hydrogels to be monitorable through computer tomography. This work demonstrates the excellent potential of LNFs and AuNPs@LNFs for formulating functional injectable biopolymeric nanocomposite hydrogels for myocardial regeneration applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Joana P. M. Sousa, Emmanuel Stratakis, Joao Mano, Paula A. A. P. Marques
Summary: A spinal cord injury (SCI) has a significant impact on the patient's quality of life and is one of the most challenging medical issues due to the limited regenerative potential of the central nervous system (CNS). Advances in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, particularly the use of three-dimensional (3D) biomaterials, offer potential solutions for enhancing neural tissue repair and regeneration. This review focuses on the development of ideal scaffolds made of synthetic and/or natural polymers that mimic the properties of neural tissue, and the design of 3D scaffolds with anisotropic properties to restore the architecture and function of spinal cord nerve fibers. The therapeutic efficacy of these anisotropic scaffolds is evaluated based on in vitro neural cell behavior and in vivo tissue integration and functional recovery in animal models of SCI.
BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Diana Matos, Salome F. P. Almeida, Paula A. A. P. Marques, Sofia Pinto, Etelvina Figueira
Summary: Graphene oxide (GO) is a promising material for various applications, and its production is expected to increase. The impact of GO on freshwater communities was studied by exposing river biofilms to different concentrations of GO. The results showed that GO did not cause mechanical damage but had a positive effect on biofilms, increasing micronutrient availability and enhancing antioxidant response.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fabio M. Silva, Ricardo J. B. Pinto, Ana M. Barros-Timmons, Carmen S. R. Freire
Summary: Nowadays, there is a high dependence on synthetic plastic-based materials for packaging which raises environmental and health concerns. This study introduces a bio-based coating formulation using tung oil and Darocur 1173 as a photoinitiator to develop functional paper with improved water resistance properties without affecting other qualities. The coated papers showed significant enhancement in hydrophobicity and water absorption was reduced with a curing time of only 15 seconds. These results demonstrate the potential of tung oil photo-polymerizable coating formulations as a sustainable alternative for functional paper packaging materials.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Luis Nascimento, Cristiana Fernandes, Ricardo. M. Silva, Angela Semitela, Barbara M. de Sousa, Paula A. A. P. Marques, Sandra I. Vieira, Rui. F. Silva, Nathalie Barroca, Gil Goncalves
Summary: A novel therapeutic approach based on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is explored in this study to enhance the regeneration of neural cells. Different morphologies of CNTs are created and tested for their ability to stimulate the formation of neurons and networks. The findings provide a new avenue for the construction of electroresponsive scaffolds for neural tissue engineering.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Fabio M. Silva, Ricardo J. B. Pinto, Ana Barros-Timmons, Carmen S. R. Freire
Summary: A solvent-free photopolymerizable paper coating was developed using two acrylic monomers. The coated papers showed improved water resistance and maintained their mechanical properties and air barrier properties. These solventless formulations have the potential to be used for producing hydrophobic papers for packaging applications.
Article
Polymer Science
Filipe S. Matos, Sara Fateixa, Niklas von Weymarn, Carmen S. R. Freire, Armando J. D. Silvestre, Carla Vilela
Summary: In this study, sustainable functional fibers with low environmental foot-print and superior properties were manufactured by functionalizing regenerated cellulose fibers with a natural derived phosphorus compound. The modified fibers exhibited phosphorus content up to 1.80% and a uniform and smooth surface morphology. They also showed moderate antioxidant activity, water contact angles below 92 degrees, and good thermal-oxidative stability. The flame-retardant performance of the fibers was excellent, with the fibers ceasing to burn before flaming or glowing, even after several flame applications.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Sonia N. Pedro, Bruno F. A. Valente, Carla Vilela, Helena Oliveira, Adelaide Almeida, Mara G. Freire, Armando J. D. Silvestre, Carmen S. R. Freire
Summary: A switchable pullulan-based film that can transform into an adhesive hydrogel upon water absorption has been developed for the delivery of photosensitizers. The film exhibits high extensibility and adhesiveness, making it suitable for the treatment of resistant skin infections.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Alexandra Vinagre, Catarina Barros, Joana Goncalves, Ana Messias, Filipe Oliveira, Joao Ramos
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of two finishing and polishing methods on the surface roughness of different resin composites. The results showed that both the polishing methods and the type of resin composite had a significant impact on the surface roughness, with differences observed between the two polishing methods. Some resin composites exhibited better polishability, while others showed inconsistent results.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2023)
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)