Article
Agricultural Engineering
Meena Sankar, Reshma M. Mathew, Anoop Puthiyamadam, Athiraraj Sreeja-Raju, Meera Christopher, Digambar Vitthal Gokhale, Rajeev K. Sukumaran
Summary: Secretome analyses showed that the types of proteins secreted by SSF and SmF enzymes were similar, but SSF had high abundance of specific beta glucosidases, lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases and hemicellulolytic enzymes, resulting in efficient initiation, low cellobiose accumulation and high initial reaction rates.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Minghui Wang, Haiyang Cui, Chenlei Gu, Anni Li, Jie Qiao, Ulrich Schwaneberg, Lihui Zhang, Junnan Wei, Xiujuan Li, He Huang
Summary: Producing bioethanol from biomass can reduce the consumption of crude oil and environmental damage. The Two-Gene Recombination Process (2GenReP) approach was used to improve the cellulase CBHI for better ethanol fermentation. The optimized CBHI variants (R2 and R4) showed enhanced ethanol resistance, solvent inhibitor tolerance, and enzymolysis stability, resulting in significantly improved ethanol yield.
ACS SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
(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
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nivedita Sharma, Nisha Sharma
Summary: The study focused on screening, molecular identification, and optimization of process parameters for cellulase and xylanase production from pine needles. Mutant strains with increased enzyme production were identified and used for solid-state fermentation, showing promising results in biofuel production.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nevena Ilic, Sladana Davidovic, Marija Milic, Mirjana Rajilic-Stojanovic, Danijela Pecarski, Mirela Ivancic-Santek, Katarina Mihajlovski, Suzana Dimitrijevic-Brankovic
Summary: This study demonstrated that novel white-rot fungal isolates, especially B. adusta TMF1, could grow on unexploited, low-cost lignocellulosic substrates and produce biotechnological value-added products within environmentally and economically acceptable processes.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jone Ibarruri, Marta Cebrian, Igor Hernandez
Summary: The study developed an integral strategy for the valorisation of fruit and vegetable discards using solid-state fermentation and submerged fermentation. The results showed that the fermented biomass had higher protein content, improved amino acid and fatty acid profiles, as well as increased phenolic compound concentration and antioxidant activity. The combination of solid and liquid fermentation led to higher biomass production and a valuable alternative feed ingredient.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lan Wang, Xuecheng Lin, Yaoyao Zhou, Hongzhang Chen
Summary: A novel solid-state fermentation (SSF) strategy using polyurethane carbon foams (PAF) as inert carriers was developed to improve cellulase production. Results showed that SSF with inert carrier achieved higher cellulase activity and yielded more cellulase components compared to submerged fermentation. The optimal cellulase activity was obtained at specific pore size and thickness of the PAF. Repeated cycle fermentation experiments demonstrated the stability of fermentation performance in SSF with inert carrier.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaoyan Liu, Xiujin Dong, Sidan Zhong, Jun Xia, Jianlong He, Yuanfang Deng, Jiaxing Xu
Summary: The study introduced a one-step solid-state fermentation method for erythritol production from oil crop waste, utilizing immobilized cellulase for simultaneous saccharification, resulting in enhanced erythritol production with high stability and reusability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Fatemeh Karimi, Davood Mazaheri, Mojtaba Saei Moghaddam, Ali Mataei Moghaddam, Afsaneh L. Sanati, Yasin Orooji
Summary: Solid-state fermentation technology reduces sugar extraction processes and wastewater production, lowering production costs for bioethanol and showing potential in enzyme production.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jose Pablo Lopez-Gomez, Joachim Venus
Summary: Efficient processing of organic solid residues is essential for circular bioeconomy development, with enzymes used to release digestible sugars and nitrogen before fermentation. The combination of solid-state and submerged-liquid fermentations in a sequential process can enhance production efficiency.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Anita Singh, Somvir Bajar, Arti Devi, Narsi R. Bishnoi
Summary: The study investigated the optimal conditions for enhancing cellulase and xylanase production by Aspergillus flavus through solid-state fermentation, finding that microwave alkali-pretreated rice straw is the most suitable carbon source. Under the optimal conditions, significant increases in enzyme activities were observed, leading to cost reduction in biofuel production and utilization of low-cost lignocellulosic biomass for enzyme production, contributing to solid waste management and reducing environmental pollution.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ayse Sultan Kurt, Deniz Cekmecelioglu
Summary: This study optimized the solid to liquid ratio, pH, and fermentation period for maximum cellulase production using grape pomace hydrolysate. The results showed that Bacillus subtilis natto exhibited good cellulase production using grape pomace hydrolysate as a low-cost carbon source.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rawitsara Intasit, Benjamas Cheirsilp, Yasmi Louhasakul, Nuttha Thongchul
Summary: Empty fruit bunches from palm trees were used to produce fungal lipids through solid-state fermentation and submerged fermentation. The integrated fermentation process significantly increased lipid production by combining the benefits of dispersed mycelia formation and improved mass transfer. Co-culturing with Trichoderma reesei QM 9414, which produces high levels of beta-glucosidase, further improved lipid yields. Optimizing the inoculum size and performing co-cultures in bioreactors resulted in even higher lipid yield. The fungal fermentation also produced cellulose pulp residues. These strategies provide practical and low-cost options for biomass waste valorization.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Rawitsara Intasit, Benjamas Cheirsilp, Wasana Suyotha, Piyarat Boonsawang
Summary: In this study, lignocellulolytic enzymes were efficiently produced from industrial crop wastes, specifically palm empty fruit bunches (EFB), using different fermentation modes and co-cultivation of filamentous fungi. Aspergillus tubingensis TSIP9 showed the highest cellulase and xylanase activities, while Trichoderma reesei QM9414 exhibited the highest beta-glucosidase activity. Co-cultivation significantly improved overall enzyme production, leading to enhanced activities of cellulase, xylanase, and beta-glucosidase after optimization and scaling up in a bioreactor with a helical impeller. These enzymes are highly active and stable under specific pH and temperature conditions, making them promising for low-cost production and biorefinery applications.
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Anil Kumar Patel, Akash Pralhad Vadrale, Reeta Rani Singhania, Philippe Michaud, Ashok Pandey, Shu-Jen Chen, Chiu-Wen Chen, Cheng-Di Dong
Summary: In recent years, algal polysaccharides have been extensively studied for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and biomedical applications due to their promising bioactive properties. They are also increasingly being used in industrial and dietary sectors. The marine algae contain a variety of polysaccharides that have a significant impact on the global economy. In the pharmaceutical and biomedicine industries, alginates, fucoidans, ulvans, carrageenans, and chitin are becoming increasingly important.
PHYTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Vivek Narisetty, R. Reshmy, Shraddha Maitra, Ayon Tarafdar, Maria Paul Alphy, A. Naresh Kumar, Aravind Madhavan, Ranjna Sirohi, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Raveendran Sindhu, Sunita Varjani, Parameswaran Binod
Summary: Bio-based fuels and chemicals produced through the biorefinery approach are gaining popularity as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-derived processes, with positive environmental and societal impacts. By exploring the diversity of microorganisms and utilizing waste materials as substrates, valuable products can be generated, and municipal solid wastes show significant potential in this aspect.
BIOENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Cheng-Di Dong, Ashutosh Tiwari, Grace Sathyanesan Anisha, Chiu-Wen Chen, Anusuiya Singh, Dibyajyoti Haldar, Anil Kumar Patel, Reeta Rani Singhania
Summary: In the process of urbanization, anthropogenic activities, industrialization, and economic growth have led to waste management problems, disposal issues, and the emergence of pollutants. To maintain a sustainable environment, bioremediation using microorganisms or enzymes is a promising solution. Laccase, an oxidoreductase enzyme produced by microorganisms, has shown great potential in degrading chemical pollutants. However, challenges such as immobilization and engineering of robust laccase need to be addressed for large-scale application in waste treatment and emerging pollutant degradation.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Siddhant Dubey, Chiu-Wen Chen, Dibyajyoti Haldar, Vaibhav Sunil Tambat, Prashant Kumar, Ashutosh Tiwari, Reeta Rani Singhania, Cheng-Di Dong, Anil Kumar Patel
Summary: Rapidly changing bioremediation prospects are driving the development of sustainable options that offer more than just environmental remediation. Algal remediation is gaining attention for its ability to remove odour and toxicity, co-remediate various pollutants, and provide biomass for valuable products. It also reduces carbon footprint and shows potential for high CO2-emitting industries. Different mechanisms, such as bioadsorption, photodegradation, and biodegradation, are used by algae to remediate pollutants. This article compiles advancements in microalgae-assisted pollutants remediation and highlights the need for further research and development in commercial-scale algal bioremediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Anusuiya Singh, Chiu-Wen Chen, Anil Kumar Patel, Cheng-Di Dong, Reeta Rani Singhania
Summary: The depletion of fossil fuels has led to an energy crisis, which has resulted in a shift towards alternative energy resources. Lignocellulosic biomass or agricultural residue can be used to produce bioethanol to address the energy crisis and reduce environmental pollution. Sorghum distillery residue (SDR) generated during Kaoliang liquor production can be utilized to produce bioethanol and solve environmental problems.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Dibyajyoti Haldar, Neelanjan Bhattacharjee, Asma Musfira Shabbirahmed, Grace Sathyanesan Anisha, Anil Kumar Patel, Jo-Shu Chang, Cheng-Di Dong, Reeta Rani Singhania
Summary: This article summarizes recent research on the purification of biogas, discussing methods to improve its quality and reduce CO2 emissions, as well as the use of sustainable materials for gas purification. The article also reviews different gas purification technologies such as water scrubbing, adsorption, cryogenic separation, and biological upgrading, and summarizes numerical models used for predicting biogas upgrading. Finally, the article highlights existing bottlenecks and recommends further research directions.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Shengyong Liu, Fuhua Shen, Faiqa Nadeem, Muneeb Ur Rahman, Muhammad Usman, Hina Ramzan, Muhammad Shahzaib, Reeta Rani Singhania, Wang Yi, Chunyao Qing, Nadeem Tahir
Summary: The triggering effects of nickel ferrite (NiFe2O4) photo nanocatalysts on photo fermentative hydrogen production (PFHP), and metabolic pathways under various excitation sources (incandescent lamp, Xenon lamp, and 532 laser) have been investigated. The addition of NiFe2O4 significantly affected bacterial activity, resulting in higher hydrogen production. Laser excitation of NiFe2O4 showed the highest hydrogen production rate (HPR) within 24 hours, reducing the lag time. The microbial community structure was improved and the abundance of hydrogen-producing bacteria (HPB) increased with the addition of NiFe2O4 and change of light source.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Henna Mohi ud din Wani, Chiu-Wen Chen, Chun-Yung Huang, Reeta Rani Singhania, Young Joon Sung, Cheng-Di Dong, Anil Kumar Patel
Summary: Bioactive peptides derived from proteinaceous red algae biomass have attracted significant attention for their varied structures and potential applications. However, there is a lack of research on feasible approaches for producing and purifying bioactive peptides. This article explores the latest trends in easily applicable approaches for extracting bioactive peptides for cutaneous applications. It also emphasizes the importance of peptide purity and bioactivity, and suggests future research directions to increase yield and improve separation methods, as well as conducting human clinical trials to validate their health benefits.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ashutosh Tiwari, Chiu-Wen Chen, Dibyajyoti Haldar, Anil Kumar Patel, Cheng-Di Dong, Reeta Rani Singhania
Summary: Biorefinery is a promising alternative to petrorefinery for sustainable development, with lignocellulosic biomasses as the most important raw material. Enzymatic conversion of biomasses into bioethanol is considered the most sustainable method, but biomass recalcitrance presents a major challenge. Pretreatment targeting lignin, the main contributor to recalcitrance, is necessary to make cellulose and hemicellulose more accessible to enzymes. Laccase, a lignin-degrading enzyme, is a potential option for biological pretreatment, although its slow reaction rate is a limitation. This article provides insights into biorefinery and emphasizes the significance of laccase.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shu-Ling Hsieh, Shuchen Hsieh, Ruo-Qi Xu, Ya-Ting Chen, Chiu-Wen Chen, Reeta Rani Singhania, Yi-Chun Chen, Tsai -Hui Tsai, Cheng-Di Dong
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different concentrations of polystyrene nanoplastics (PS-NPs) on the immune and oxidative response in Litopenaeus vannamei (L. vannamei) and observed the accumulation and histopathology of PS-NPs. The results showed that PS-NPs had negative effects on the survival rate, immune response, and oxidative response of the shrimp.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Prashant Kumar, Anil Kumar Patel, Reeta Rani Singhania, Chiu-Wen Chen, Rijuta Ganesh Saratale, Cheng-Di Dong
Summary: This study developed an engineered biochar by polarizing seaweed biomass and magnetizing it with Fe3O4 nanoparticles coating. The engineered biochar exhibited significant Cu(II) removal potential and could be reused, reducing the overall treatment cost of wastewater.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Faiqa Nadeem, Huan Zhang, Nadeem Tahir, Zhiping Zhang, Reeta Rani Singhania, Muhammad Shahzaib, Hina Ramzan, Muhammad Usman, Muneeb Ur Rahman, Quanguo Zhang
Summary: Photo nanocatalyst play a promising role in various fields, especially in biohydrogen production, where their catalytic efficiency depends on size, surface-to-volume ratio, and number of surface atoms. They can utilize solar light to generate electron-hole pairs, which is crucial for their catalytic efficiency and requires appropriate excitation wavelength, band energy, and crystal imperfections. This review discusses the role of photo nanocatalysts in catalyzing biohydrogen production. It highlights the large bandgap and high defect concentration of photo nanocatalysts, allowing customization of their characteristics. The mechanism of photo nanocatalysts in catalyzing biohydrogen production is explored, and limiting factors are addressed, along with recommendations to enhance the utilization of these photo nanocatalysts in photo-fermentative biohydrogen production from biomass wastes.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Manish Choudhary, Sandesh Kumar Jain, Dhananjay Singh, Keerti Srivastava, Anil K. Patel, Jurgen Mahlknecht, Balendu Shekher Giri, Manish Kumar
Summary: The chemical treatment of sun hemp fibers enhances its thermal stability, with an activation energy ranging from 93.3-104.8 kJ/mol and a pre-exponential factor ranging from 46.6 x103-90.5 x106/min.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Reetu Saini, Reeta Rani Singhania, Anil Kumar Patel, Chiu-Wen Chen, Cheng-Di Dong
Summary: This study focuses on the production of xylooligosaccharides from pineapple leaves waste using gluconic acid as a catalyst in hydrothermal process. The yield of xylooligosaccharides improved with the use of gluconic acid. The process can be integrated with bacterial cellulose production, where gluconic acid is produced as a byproduct.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Genovese, F. Piraino, P. Fragiacomo
Summary: This research proposes the concept of a hydrogen valley in southern Italy, where hydrogen is produced centrally and delivered via fuel cell hybrid trains to refueling stations, providing transportation services. The analysis from both technical and economic perspectives shows that the cost of hydrogen and energy efficiency reached competitive levels, and hydrogen rail transport offers significant benefits in terms of emissions reduction and economic gains compared to conventional diesel trains and fully electric trains.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Miaomiao Liu, Payam Nejat, Pinlu Cao, Carlos Jimenez-Bescos, John Kaiser Calautit
Summary: This article provides a critical review of the performance of windcatchers, pointing out the current research gaps and issues, and proposing directions for further investigation and market prospects.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Solomon Boadu, Ebenezer Otoo
Summary: Despite Africa's vast energy resources, including wind energy, the continent faces challenges in developing its wind energy industry. Northern African countries and South Africa currently dominate the wind energy sector in Africa. To uplift Africa's socio-economic status, strong political will, supportive policies, and institutional frameworks are needed to drive the development of wind energy and overcome existing challenges.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
E. K. Grubbs, S. M. Gruss, V. Z. Schull, M. J. Gosney, M. V. Mickelbart, S. Brouder, M. W. Gitau, P. Bermel, M. R. Tuinstra, R. Agrawal
Summary: As the global population grows, the demand for food, energy, and water will increase significantly. However, limited land availability and competition for solar resources pose challenges to resource generation technologies. In the United States, both agriculture and solar energy production have adopted densification schemes to improve yields and energy output per unit of land. This research proposes an Agrivoltaic food and energy coproduction architecture that optimizes power generation while maintaining crop productivity by implementing ideal anti-tracking during critical growth periods. This technology offers a viable pathway for widespread solar implementation throughout the contiguous United States.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Han Shao, Rui Henriques, Hugo Morais, Elisabetta Tedeschi
Summary: The integration of offshore wind energy into the electric grid provides opportunities in terms of environmental sustainability and cost efficiency, but poses challenges to power quality. This survey offers a deeper understanding of disturbance detection and classification tools, exploring root causes, disturbance locations, and algorithmic solutions. It highlights synchronized waveform measurement and discusses evaluation metrics for detection and classification algorithms. Additionally, a novel system-wide monitoring framework is proposed.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eleni Davidson, Yair Schwartz, Joe Williams, Dejan Mumovic
Summary: A continued upward trend in global greenhouse gas emissions poses risks to global infrastructure and built assets. Maintaining high indoor environmental quality standards is a challenge for higher education institutions under future climates. Passive cooling mechanisms may be insufficient to tolerate predicted temperature increases. Different building typologies have varying energy demand projections.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kexin Pang, Jian Zhou, Stamatis Tsianikas, David W. Coit, Yizhong Ma
Summary: This study proposes a new framework for long-term microgrid expansion planning, using deep reinforcement learning method to consider various uncertainties and constraints. The framework aims to enhance the effectiveness of microgrid expansion planning from the perspectives of economy, resilience, and greenhouse gas emission reduction.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jun Zhao, Kangyin Dong, Xiucheng Dong
Summary: The continuous growth of global electricity penetration has provided modern energy for alleviating energy poverty, but its impact on carbon neutrality has been overlooked. The research reveals that clean electricity from traditional fossil energy and renewable energy has a positive influence on the greenhouse effect. Eradicating energy poverty can effectively alleviate the greenhouse effect, especially in non-Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI) nations.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hossein Shahbeik, Hamed Kazemi Shariat Panahi, Mona Dehhaghi, Gilles J. Guillemin, Alireza Fallahi, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, Hamid Amiri, Mohammad Rehan, Deepak Raikwar, Hannes Latine, Bruno Pandalone, Benyamin Khoshnevisan, Christian Sonne, Luigi Vaccaro, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Su Shiung Lam, Junting Pan, Rafael Luque, Bert Sels, Wanxi Peng, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: This review explores the production of biocrude oil from biomass feedstocks through the process of hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). It discusses the impact of process parameters on the quality, quantity, cost, and environmental impacts of biofuels. The review also highlights the challenges and prospects for the future development of biocrude oil.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Meysam Majidi Nezhad, Mehdi Neshat, Georgios Sylaios, Davide Astiaso Garcia
Summary: Digital twins promise innovation for the marine renewable energy sector by using modern technological advances and the existing maritime knowledge frameworks. This research presents critical aspects of digital twin implementation challenges in marine energy digitalization approaches that use and combine data systems.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yeganeh Sharifian, Hamdi Abdi
Summary: This paper discusses the background and objectives of the multi-area economic dispatch problem, as well as various techniques and methods applied in this field. It also covers comprehensive formulations of the problem and important issues in the field of probabilistic MAED, along with some related concepts and suggestions.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. G. B. Churchill, V. B. Borugadda, A. K. Dalai
Summary: The increasing global energy demand and the need to reduce fossil fuel reliance have created a demand for renewable and sustainable fuel sources. This review explores the potential of tall oil, a by-product of the pulping industry, as a feedstock for biofuels. The review provides an overview of tall oil production, purification, and treatment, and investigates recent trends and barriers towards tall oil-derived biofuels.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David C. Broadstock, Xiangnan Wang
Summary: This study provides a general review of research on district cooling, identifying key topics and themes and highlighting potential research priorities for future studies.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
L. Scharnhorst, D. Sloot, N. Lehmann, A. Ardone, W. Fichtner
Summary: This study investigates and analyzes the barriers to demand response in industrial and commercial sectors, highlighting their significance. Concerns about diminished product quality, disruptions to production processes, human resource management, and revenue uncertainty are identified as the most frequently cited barriers. Overcoming these barriers requires bridging knowledge gaps, allocating sufficient resources, and adapting external incentives and policies.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tong Feng, Yuechi Sun, Yating Shi, Jie Ma, Chunmei Feng, Zhenni Chen
Summary: Air pollution is a significant global challenge, and policymakers have implemented policies to reduce it. Evaluating the effectiveness of these policies is critical, and our study reveals trends and gaps in air pollution policy research. We found that research has shifted from focusing solely on air pollutants to including methodologies, policies, and health implications. China has emerged as a major contributor in this field of research.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)