Article
Fisheries
Tomaz Soligo De Mello Ayres, Anelise Christ-Ribeiro, Eliana Badiale Furlong, Jose Maria Monserrat, Marcelo Borges Tesser
Summary: The study evaluated the use of defatted rice bran fermented by Rhizopus oryzae in mullet fish diets, finding that inclusion of 200 g kg(-1) or higher of fermented rice bran resulted in decreased growth in the fish. The lipid content in fish carcasses decreased with higher inclusion levels of fermented rice bran, and a maximum inclusion of 100 g kg(-1) fermented rice bran is recommended for M. liza juveniles' diets.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lan Wang, Tairan Pang, Feng Kong, Hongzhang Chen
Summary: Steam explosion pretreatment improves the extrusion performance of wheat bran, resulting in smaller particle sizes and higher cell wall breakage. The treated wheat bran has increased levels of water-extracted arabinoxylan and soluble dietary fiber, and also shows superior content of total phenol and flavonoids compared to raw wheat bran.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rui Liu, Ruixin Liu, Xuebing Yan, Ningjie Li, Ming Li, Zijian Zhi, Boli Guo, Min Zhang
Summary: The study aimed to improve the efficiency of wheat bran polysaccharide extraction through solid-state fermentation using the bioactive fungus Isaria cicadae Miq. The structural properties of the fermented wheat bran polysaccharide (IC-FWBP) were identified. The IC-FWBP consisted of mannose, glucose, and galactose, with glycosidic linkages and triple-helix conformations.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Kamran Malik, Priyanka Sharma, Yulu Yang, Peng Zhang, Lihong Zhang, Xiaohong Xing, Jianwei Yue, Zhongzhong Song, Lan Nan, Su Yujun, Marwa M. El-Dalatony, El-Sayed Salama, Xiangkai Li
Summary: This review comprehensively discusses the second-generation bioethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass (LB), including suitable feedstock selection, different pretreatment methods, and the effect of engineered and immobilized microbial strains on biomass conversion to bioethanol.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jixiang Liu, Shilei Wang, Zhi Wang, Caihong Shen, Dong Liu, Xiaojuan Shen, Longfei Weng, Yun He, Simin Wang, Jiaxin Wang, Wei Zhuang, Yafan Cai, Jingliang Xu, Hanjie Ying
Summary: This study synthesized a microbial consortium to produce efficient crude enzyme for the hydrolysis of Chinese distillers' grains (CDGs). The hydrolysis damaged the lignocellulose and decreased its crystallinity. Through two pathways, the true protein content of CDGs significantly increased, with the second pathway demonstrating higher economic benefits.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Lijian Leng, Wenting Li, Jie Chen, Songqi Leng, Jiefeng Chen, Liang Wei, Haoyi Peng, Jun Li, Wenguang Zhou, Huajun Huang
Summary: Fungi-assisted microalgae bio-flocculation is an effective and cost-efficient method for harvesting microalgae and treating wastewater, with great potential for industrial scale application in the future.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Jiawei Li, Cheng Wang, Shanshan Zhang, Jinxu Xing, Chunsheng Song, Qingwei Meng, Jianping Li, Shuo Jia, Anshan Shan
Summary: Anaerobic co-fermentation of Chinese cabbage waste with wheat bran and rice bran was used to effectively transform the waste, and the microbiological mechanisms were revealed by high-throughput sequencing technology.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dongyan Zhang, Hui Liu, Sixin Wang, Yajuan Liu, Haifeng Ji
Summary: Lactobacillus fermentation of wheat bran increases its phenolic acid content and influences the bacterial and fungal compositions, as well as short-chain fatty acid and heavy metals concentrations in pig feces. The bacterial-fungal interactions in pigs consuming fermented wheat bran have a significant impact on growth and the reducing environmental pollution. Metagenomic function predictions suggest that the fermentation process leads to the synthesis of larger amounts of secondary metabolites.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tumisi Beiri Jeremiah Molelekoa, Thierry Regnier, Laura Suzanne da Silva, Wilma Augustyn
Summary: This study investigated the production of natural pigments by five filamentous fungi isolated from soil and cultured on a mixture of green waste and whey. Optimal conditions for pigment production were found to be at pH 7.0 and 9.0, with higher biomass and pigment intensities observed in solid-state fermentation compared to submerged fermentation. The study suggests that solid-state fermentation may be a feasible strategy for scaling up pigment production in manufacturing industries.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Wenbo Wang, Yanshun Nie, Hua Tian, Xiaoyan Quan, Jialin Li, Qiuli Shan, Hongmei Li, Yichao Cai, Shangjun Ning, Ramon Santos Bermudez, Wenxing He
Summary: This study investigated the fermentation characteristics and microbial community structure of B. papyrifera mixed with bran. The results showed that adding bran improved the degradation rate and enzyme activity, and enhanced the microbial community structure and co-occurrence network.
Article
Archaeology
Katarina Vizarova, Barbora Kalinakova, Radko Tino, Izabela Vajova, Katarina Cizova
Summary: The study investigated the effect of Atmospheric Discharge with Runaway Electron (ADRE plasma) on deactivating fungal contamination and identified optimal treatment parameters.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alka Rani, Khem Chand Saini, Felix Bast, Sunita Varjani, Sanjeet Mehariya, Shashi Kant Bhatia, Neeta Sharma, Christiane Funk
Summary: This review summarizes the research on antimicrobial molecules from microorganisms, briefly describing potential antimicrobial compounds from different types of microorganisms and highlighting the possibility of using microorganisms as a resource for antimicrobial applications. However, it also points out the need for further investigation to isolate, purify, and characterize these bioactive compounds in order to develop clinically approved antibiotics.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Miguel Alvarez Pallin, Sandra Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Gemma Eibes, Maria Lopez-Abelairas, Maria Teresa Moreira, Juan M. Lema, Thelmo A. Lu-Chau
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility of using the white-rot fungus Irpex lacteus for fungal pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass at a demonstration scale. A versatile vertical design of a 22 L SSF reactor was selected, and the results showed similar wheat straw digestibility to that achieved on a small scale. Online monitoring variables were also found to correlate with fungal action on the straw, and comparable weight loss results were obtained at flask and reactor scale.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Zihan Gong, Song Zhang, Jun Liu
Summary: Metabolites produced by filamentous fungi are widely used in the food and drug industries. The morphological engineering of filamentous fungi has led to the application of various biotechnologies to enhance the production of target metabolites during submerged fermentation. Disrupting chitin biosynthesis can modify cell growth and mycelial morphology, and regulate metabolite biosynthesis. This review provides a comprehensive coverage of chitin biosynthesis in filamentous fungi and its relationship with cell growth and metabolism, aiming to increase awareness and provide insights into the application of morphological engineering to enhance metabolite production during submerged fermentation.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Etelka Kovacs, Csilla Szucs, Attila Farkas, Mark Szuhaj, Gergely Maroti, Zoltan Bagi, Gabor Rakhely, Kornel L. Kovacs
Summary: This study investigated the decomposition of lignocellulosic plant biomass by four filamentous fungi. It was found that the Penicillium aurantiogriseum strain exhibited excellent hydrolytic enzyme production and generated the highest biogas yield from partially degraded substrates. Corn stover was the most suitable substrate for biomass decomposition and biogas production.
JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
V. S. Uma, Zeba Usmani, Minaxi Sharma, Deepti Diwan, Monika Sharma, Miao Guo, Maria G. Tuohy, Charalampos Makatsoris, Xiaobin Zhao, Vijay Kumar Thakur, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: Algal biomass has great potential for sustainable production of various value-added compounds and products. Efficient valorization methods and biorefining channels are essential to enhance the commercial value of algal metabolites. Algal extracts are ideal sources of biotechnologically viable compounds. Emerging technologies in biomass valorization help reduce the cost burden of large-scale operations. Comprehensive extraction of multi-algal product biorefineries is envisioned to enhance the economic feasibility of algal products in the global market.
PHYTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Liang Gong, Ajit Kumar Passari, Chunxiao Yin, Vijay Kumar Thakur, John Newbold, William Clark, Yueming Jiang, Shanmugam Kumar, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: Nowadays, the increasing production, use, and disposal of plastic products is a major environmental issue. The presence of plastic particles and other impurities in the food supply chain poses significant health risks to humans, animals, and the environment. Biodegradable plastics aim to create a more sustainable and eco-friendly world. This article discusses the critical issues that need to be addressed for the commercial viability of bioplastic production.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Harshita Gaurav, Divyanshu Yadav, Ankita Maurya, Himanshu Yadav, Ramanand Yadav, Amritesh Chandra Shukla, Minaxi Sharma, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Javier Palazon
Summary: This review provides an overview of the traditional uses, botany, phytochemistry, and pharmacological advances of Withania somnifera L. Dunal (Ashwagandha), an important medicinal plant native to India. The plant contains a variety of primary and secondary metabolites, mainly steroidal compounds, steroidal lactones, alkaloids, and amino acids. In addition, it exhibits various medicinal activities such as anti-leukotriene, antineoplastic, analgesic, antioxidant, immunostimulatory, and rejuvenating properties. However, further research is needed to understand its medical applications.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Kavya Dashora, Meghana Gattupalli, Gyan Datta Tripathi, Zoya Javed, Shweta Singh, Maria Tuohy, Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Deepti Diwan, Harikesh B. Singh, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: This article discusses the lignin-degrading bacteria and fungi and their significance in breaking down lignocellulosic materials. Fungi, particularly white rot fungi, are considered the ideal microorganisms for lignin degradation due to their efficient lignolytic enzyme systems. The role of lignolytic enzymes such as laccases, lignin peroxidases, and manganese peroxidases in lignin depolymerization is emphasized in this article.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Neha Srivastava, Rajeev Singh, Pardeep Singh, Irfan Ahmad, Ravindra Pratap Singh, Ashutosh Kumar Rai, Mohammed Asiri, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: This article investigates the potential for economically viable and environmentally friendly biotransformation of lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) waste materials into cellulolytic enzymes and biofuels. The complexity of the structural composition of these wastes and the lack of a suitable bioprocess for their transformation are the main obstacles to their long-term viability. The article also evaluates the current constraints and successful limitations in the transformation process and proposes sustainable recommendations for improving the overall bioprocess on a sustainable scale. LCB waste valorization can contribute to the circular economy for sustainable future applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Puttasiddaiah Rachitha, Krupashree Krishnaswamy, Renal Antoinette Lazar, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Baskaran Stephen Inbaraj, Vinay Basavegowda Raghavendra, Minaxi Sharma, Kandi Sridhar
Summary: The ayurvedic herb Emblica officinalis has great therapeutic and nutritional importance. It is used in Indian medicine for treating various illnesses and has been found to have hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, radioprotective, and hyperlipidemic effects. Nanoencapsulation technology can enhance the therapeutic activities and bioaccessibility of Emblica officinalis.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Illia V. V. Kapitanov, Surya M. M. Sudheer, Toshikee Yadav, Kallol K. K. Ghosh, Nicholas Gathergood, Vijai K. K. Gupta, Yevgen Karpichev
Summary: The solubilization capacity of sustainable phenylalanine-derived surface-active ionic liquids (SAILs) towards polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was evaluated and compared with a conventional cationic surfactant, CTABr. The SAILs showed increased solubilization capacity with longer alkyl chain length, comparable to CTABr for certain SAIL types. The phenylalanine-derived SAILs also had the advantage of enzymatically cleaving ester and amide bonds under mild conditions for in situ separation of PAHs.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Prakash Kumar Sarangi, Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Kumar Srivastava, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: Globally, large quantities of agro-industrial wastes are generated annually in various industries, including milling, brewing, agriculture, and food. These wastes can be converted into valuable biochemicals/bioactive compounds. Pineapple by-products, which account for 60% of the fruit's weight, are currently disposed of as waste, leading to disposal and pollution issues. However, these by-products can be utilized for the production of biochemicals/bioactive compounds rich in cellulose and hemicellulose. This proposed review article focuses on waste-free approaches that add value, including innovative biorefinery techniques and microbial fermentation.
Article
Microbiology
Weizhe Sun, Quang D. Nguyen, Botond Kalman Suli, Firas Alarawi, Anett Szecsi, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Laszlo Ferenc Friedrich, Attila Gere, Erika Bujna
Summary: This study explores the microencapsulation technology for maintaining the viability of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v strain. The results suggest that the core-to-wall ratios and polysaccharide ratios have an impact on the protection of the strain. The optimal microencapsulation formulation is a core-to-wall ratio of 1:1 and MD:RS ratio of 1:1, with fortification method, and storage at 4 degrees C.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alireza Shafizadeh, Hossein Shahbeik, Mohammad Hossein Nadian, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Su Shiung Lam, Wanxi Peng, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: This study develops a machine learning-based research framework for modeling, understanding, and optimizing the catalytic steam reforming of volatile matter compounds. Chemical/ textural analyses are used to obtain input features, and ensemble machine learning provides the best prediction performance for toluene conversion and product distribution. The framework can expedite the search for optimal catalyst characteristics and reaction conditions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hossein Shahbeik, Alireza Shafizadeh, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Su Shiung Lam, Hajar Rastegari, Wanxi Peng, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: The unfavorable properties of biomass pyrolysis bio-oil require physical/thermochemical methods to enhance its quality. Nanotechnology offers potential solutions to overcome the drawbacks of conventional catalysts used in bio-oil upgrading. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the application of nanocatalysts in bio-oil upgrading, including their mechanisms and effects on important operating parameters. Nanocatalysts have been shown to yield higher bio-oil quality and have advantages over bulk catalysts. However, more research and development are needed before nanocatalysts can be fully realized in practical applications.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yadong Yang, Lila Yazdani, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Junting Pan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Ahmad Rajaei
Summary: This study aimed to increase the commercial value of shrimp shell waste by using chitosan extracted from these wastes as a food emulsion stabilizer. The findings showed that the stabilizer developed from shrimp shell waste is suitable for stabilizing emulsions containing more polar oils with less degree of unsaturation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sangita Dixit, Kalpana Sahoo, Mahendra Gaur, Rajesh Kumar Sahoo, Suchanda Dey, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Enketeswara Subudhi
Summary: This study explores enzymes in a carbohydrate-contaminated unique environment at Deulajhari hot spring using a multi-omics approach. The study identifies a diverse range of potential lignocellulose-digesting enzymes and highlights their significant potential in industrial-scale biofuel production.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wangliang Li, Rohit Gupta, Zhikai Zhang, Lixia Cao, Yanqing Li, Pau Loke Show, Sunil Kumar, Vijaya Kumar Gupta, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin, Sunita Varjani, Stephanie Connelly, Siming You
Summary: High-solid anaerobic digestion (HSAD) is an effective method for disposing of organic waste and mitigating climate change through bioenergy recovery. However, HSAD faces challenges such as low biogas and methane yields, slow reaction rates, and inhibition due to mixing limitations. This article critically reviews recent progress in HSAD, focusing on transport phenomena and process modeling. It discusses hydrodynamic phenomena, biokinetic mechanisms, reactor simulations, advanced reactor designs, industrial applications, and key parameters for sustained HSAD operation. Further research on novel materials and the development of a generic simulation tool are needed for improving HSAD efficiency and scalability.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zeba Usmani, Minaxi Sharma, Manikant Tripathi, Abdul Sattar Nizami, Liang Gong, Munagala S. Reddy, Vijay Kumar Thakur, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Quang D. Nguyen
Summary: With concerns over fossil fuels and waste, there is a focus on finding alternate energy sources for environmental protection and sustainable development. Biomass waste has emerged as a new feedstock for renewable energy production, but it requires pretreatment and valorization strategies. Microwave heating is being explored as an alternative to conventional heating for its advantages. This review explores the application of microwaves as a pretreatment technique and addresses challenges and future research directions.
JOURNAL OF THE ENERGY INSTITUTE
(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)
