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Engineering, Environmental
Donghua Li, Meihua Fu, Tao Pei, Yi Lu, Can Liu, Xu Lin, Defa Hou, Hao Sun, Cuiping Luo, Zhifeng Zheng, Yunwu Zheng
Summary: Using lignocellulose and nitrogen carriers to produce nitrogen-rich bio-oil and nitrogen-doped biochar has attracted research attention for biomass conversion and utilization. This study proposed a new strategy to prepare nitrogen-rich bio-oil and N-doped biochar through ammonia impregnation treatment and catalytic pyrolysis with HZSM-5. The type and concentration of amines were found to influence the product properties and formation mechanism. The amine treatment reduced the activation energy and N content, while increasing the char yield. Different ammonia sources reacted with biomass-derived compounds to form pyridinic- and graphitic-like biochar. Formamide at a concentration of 15% demonstrated the highest yield of nitrogen-containing compounds and pyrrole selectivity via catalytic pyrolysis with HZSM-5.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongguo Wu, Hu Li, Zhen Fang
Summary: Utilizing wet biomass for hydrothermal amination is an effective technical strategy that reduces energy consumption and is environmentally friendly. This technology can convert natural biomass, bio-polymeric derivatives, and bio-based platform molecules into organonitrogen chemicals, with significant potential for large-scale production.
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Chemistry, Organic
Kou Onodera, Ryo Takashima, Yumiko Suzuki
Summary: This study utilized acylals as building blocks for selective cross-benzoin synthesis via N-heterocyclic carbene-catalyzed reactions, successfully synthesizing O-acyl cross-benzoins. The combination of ortho-substituted phenyl acylals and aromatic/aliphatic aldehydes as coupling substrates using bicyclic triazolium salts as precatalysts and potassium carbonate as a base in THF at reflux temperature selectively yielded the desired products.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Li, Yanxin Wang, Quan Chi, Ziliang Yuan, Bing Liu, Zehui Zhang
Summary: The study developed facilely prepared non-noble heterogeneous nitrogen-doped carbon supported Ni catalysts for the efficient synthesis of imines under mild conditions, showing good tolerance to other functional groups.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Chongyang Bu, Hui Qiao, Lihua Zou, Yuanming Tao, Jiaming Fu, Chao Liu, Zhaojuan Zheng, Jia Ouyang
Summary: A biocatalytic method was used to achieve the hydromodification of biomass fast pyrolysis oil. Two carbonyl reductases were found and could transform model compounds in bio-oil. A biphasic catalysis system was constructed to convert keto-aldehyde compounds in bio-oil to alcohols, providing a foundation for low-temperature esterification.
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Thermodynamics
Donghua Xu, Junhao Lin, Shichang Sun, Rui Ma, Mingliang Wang, Jinlong Yang, Juan Luo
Summary: This research investigates the distribution characteristics and formation mechanisms of nitrogenous chemicals in bio-oil produced from microwave pyrolysis of nitrogen-rich biomass. The study focuses on three typical amino acids as nitrogenous model compounds and reveals that the amino acid structure and pyrolysis temperature are crucial factors affecting the distribution and selectivity of nitrogenous chemicals.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kaiwen Yang, Shuhe Han, Yuting Wang, Bin Zhang, Yifu Yu
Summary: A strategy for producing nitrogenous fertilizers using air and water is proposed to improve fertilizer utilization efficiency, reduce waste and environmental pollution. This method can be easily integrated into existing irrigation systems and has the potential to promote the development of smart agriculture.
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Polymer Science
Diego Venegas-Vasconez, Luis E. Arteaga-Perez, Maria Graciela Aguayo, Romina Romero-Carrillo, Victor H. Guerrero, Luis Tipanluisa-Sarchi, Serguei Alejandro-Martin
Summary: The pyrolysis behavior of Pinus radiata and Eucalyptus globulus from Chile was improved through microwave pretreatment. The treatment rearranged the cellulose crystalline chains and caused lignin decomposition, resulting in enhanced activity of the components and decomposition of structural compounds.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alejandro Llanes, Hector Cruz, Viet D. Nguyen, Oleg V. Larionov, Patricia L. Fernandez
Summary: In the study, two molecular docking simulation approaches were used to explore the interaction of four libraries of semisynthetic nitrogenous heterocyclic compounds with the SARS-CoV-2 causative agent M-pro. The flexible docking approach seemed to provide a more realistic representation of interactions within the active site. Selected compounds with favorable energy estimates could potentially serve as antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Richard Michael Nayak-Luke, Luke Hatton, Zac Cesaro, Rene Banares-Alcantara
Summary: The fertiliser sector in India is crucial for its economy and food security. Green ammonia production shows significant potential in reducing imports and providing carbon-free nitrogen source. By analyzing India's conditions, areas with strong potential for green ammonia production can be identified.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuan-Xuan Zhao, Tibor Szilvasi, Franziska Hanusch, John A. Kelly, Shiori Fujimori, Shigeyoshi Inoue
Summary: The germanium iron carbonyl complex and the tin iron carbonyl complex were prepared and showed reversible formation of bis(tetrylene) and tetrylene-tetrylone character. Computational analysis further explained the reduction pathway from the chlorotetrylenes to the corresponding complexes.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anjani R. K. Gollakota, Chi-Min Shu, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Krushna Prasad Shadangi, Sudip Rakshit, John F. Kennedy, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Minaxi Sharma
Summary: The quest for renewable and sustainable alternatives, especially biomass/bio waste, has been prompted by rising environmental concerns and the depletion of natural fossil fuels. Converting biomass residues into liquid fuels using thermochemical means seems promising, but the poor quality of bio-oil produced through pyrolysis poses challenges. Hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) offers a cutting-edge method for upgrading bio-oil into sustainable fuels that can compete with traditional fossil fuels. However, producing high-performance catalysts and understanding the physico-chemical aspects of bio-oil remain difficult. Research on upgrading pyrolysis bio-oil to gasoline is crucial for biorefineries, and this review provides detailed information on HDO mechanisms, biofuels, model compounds, and catalyst suitability for biofuels obtained from various feedstock.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Thermodynamics
Bingbing Qiu, Xuedong Tao, Jiahao Wang, Ya Liu, Sitong Li, Huaqiang Chu
Summary: Considering the pressures of energy and the environment, utilizing biomass as a renewable resource to obtain hydrocarbon fuels and high-value chemicals shows important application value and broad market prospects. However, improving the quality of bio-oil is crucial due to the challenges posed by the complex pyrolysis process of biomass, low calorific value, high oxygen content, and strong acidity.Various techniques such as direct catalytic pyrolysis, fast pyrolysis, and catalytic upgrading have been explored to prepare bio-oil and high value chemicals from biomass, each with its own achievements and challenges. Additionally, the catalytic characteristics of catalysts and their specific applications in catalytic pyrolysis, catalytic cracking, and catalytic hydrogenation are systematically summarized to provide new directions for lignocellulose biomass energy utilization research.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Mei Jiang, Dongmei Bi, Tianyu Wang, Zixiang Gao, Jing Liu
Summary: This paper investigated the co-pyrolysis behavior of cellulose and urea, finding that the peak area of anhydro sugars was higher with a 20% urea proportion, and furans and carbonyls were key intermediates for the formation of nitrogenous heterocyclic compounds. Higher temperature was found to be unfavorable for improving the selectivity of NHCs.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Organic
Yaqin Zhou, Zhiheng Zhao, Liang Zeng, Ming Li, Yonghui He, Lijun Gu
Summary: Remarkable progress has been made in the haloids mediated electrochemical synthesis of nitrogen heterocycles, providing a novel approach to construct these compounds with relatively mild reaction conditions and environmental protection.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Liqiang Zhang, Shanshan Li, Kai Li, Xifeng Zhu
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2018)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiefei Zhu, Kai Li, Liqiang Zhang, Xing Wu, Xifeng Zhu
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2018)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Liang Zhu, Kai Li, Haozhi Ding, Xifeng Zhu
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bin Hu, Qiang Lu, Yu-ting Wu, Ji Liu, Kai Li, Chang-qing Dong, Yong-ping Yang
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Qiang Lu, Ze-xiang Wang, Hao-qiang Guo, Kai Li, Zhen-xi Zhang, Min-shu Cui, Yong-ping Yang
Article
Thermodynamics
Bin Hu, Qiang Lu, Zhen-Xi Zhang, Yu-Ting Wu, Kai Li, Chang-Qing Dong, Yong-Ping Yang
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2019)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zhen-xi Zhang, Kai Li, Shan-wei Ma, Min-shu Cui, Qiang Lu, Yong-ping Yang
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qiang Lu, Zhen-xi Zhang, Xiao-ning Ye, Kai Li, Min-shu Cui, Yong-ping Yang
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kai Li, Zhen-Xi Zhang, Shan-Wei Ma, Bo Wang, Min-Shu Cui, Qiang Lu, Yong-Ping Yang
JOURNAL OF BIOBASED MATERIALS AND BIOENERGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kai Li, Bo Wang, Dana Bolatibieke, Dong-Hong Nan, Zhen-Xi Zhang, Min-Shu Cui, Qiang Lu
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kai Li, Bo Wang, Dana Bolatibieke, Dong-hong Nan, Qiang Lu
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Bo Wang, Kai Li, Cheng-bo Zhang, Ting Huang, Ti-peng Wang, Qiang Lu
Summary: In this study, regenerated cellulose was prepared using a H3PO4-H2O system with different H3PO4 concentrations. The effects of H3PO4 concentrations on the physicochemical properties of cellulose were investigated. It was found that the H3PO4-H2O system could transform the cellulose crystal form, significantly reduce crystallinity index and hydrogen bond energy, and improve accessibility. These changes made the cellulose more suitable for the selective preparation of liquid fuel oil.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Kai Li, Guan Zhang, Ze-xiang Wang, Bin Hu, Qiang Lu
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kai Li, Dana Bolatibieke, Shi-guan Yang, Bo Wang, Dong-hong Nan, Qiang Lu
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kai Li, Ze-xiang Wang, Guan Zhang, Min-shu Cui, Qiang Lu, Yong-ping Yang
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2020)
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)
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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)
