Article
Environmental Sciences
Retno Purbowati, Titik Taufikurohmah, Achmad Syahrani
Summary: The green extraction of SCFE-CO2 with co-solvent methanol can produce a more complete phenolic acid composition and a higher quantity, without toxicity. The extraction process involves using 100 g of Quercus infectoria gall of size 0.3 mm, with a temperature of 60 & DEG;C, pressure of 20 MPa, and a co-solvent methanol flow rate varying from 0.05 to 6 ml/min for 60 min. The analysis showed that this method can identify about 27 phenolic compounds, and the flow rate of methanol co-solvent significantly affects the extraction outcome up to a flow rate of 0.5 ml/min, with no further impact beyond that.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Oh Kyung Choi, Jae Woo Lee
Summary: This study proposes an energy-efficient method using switchable polarity solvents for lipid recovery from microalgae. The results show that dipropylamine (DPA) is a potential solvent capable of achieving high lipid extraction yield from microalgae and efficient solvent recovery.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lucia Baldino, Mariarosa Scognamiglio, Ernesto Reverchon
Summary: This study successfully reduced harmful solvent levels in two corticosteroid drugs through supercritical CO2 extraction, where CO2 density plays a key role. Operating under specific pressure and temperature conditions for extraction can effectively lower organic solvent residues.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Raul Aravena, Jose M. del Valle, Juan C. de la Fuente
Summary: This study compared the supercritical CO2 extraction of astaxanthin from disrupted Haematococcus pluvialis cysts under different conditions. The presence of water in an aqueous suspension affected the extraction rate and selectivity. While extraction from dry powder beds was faster, the aqueous suspension extraction was more sensitive to temperature.
JOURNAL OF SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Laure Wetterwald, Antoine Leybros, Gatien Fleury, Florian Delrue, Alexandra Dimitriades-Lemaire, Paul Chambonniere, Audrey Hertz
Summary: This study investigates the effects of water content, operating pressure and temperature on supercritical CO2 extraction of lipids from Chlorella vulgaris microalgae. The highest extraction yield was obtained with freeze-dried microalgae at 40℃ and 200 bar. However, extracts obtained at 40℃ and 250 bar had the highest fatty acid content, while those obtained at 60℃ and 250 bar had the highest cetane number and oxidative stability. Water in the initial biomass had a negative impact on total extraction yield, but promoted the extraction of fatty acids, particularly monounsaturated ones.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana Paula da Fonseca Machado, Antonio Montes, Diego Valor
Summary: This study investigated the co-precipitation of ethanol extract from grape residue with polyvinylpyrrolidone using sub- and supercritical CO2 technology. The effects of pressure and temperature on the process and particle characteristics were evaluated. The results showed that higher pressures and temperatures resulted in better precipitation yields and smaller particle sizes. In addition, the co-precipitation process at low temperature and high pressure led to the production of dry powders with higher concentrations of anthocyanins and total phenolic compounds.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ioanna Semenoglou, Lovisa Eliasson, Roger Uddstal, Theofania Tsironi, Petros Taoukis, Epameinondas Xanthakis
Summary: Supercritical CO2 technology was used to extract oil from Arctic charr filleting side streams, with temperature and pressure affecting the final extract. The extracted oils were rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and the presence of astaxanthin helped inhibit oxidation.
INNOVATIVE FOOD SCIENCE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sara Ahmadkelayeh, Sukhinder Kaur Cheema, Kelly Hawboldt
Summary: Shrimp processing by-products contain valuable biomaterials/bioactive materials, such as lipids and astaxanthin, which can be extracted through supercritical extraction combined with co-solvents. The extraction conditions, including pressure, carbon dioxide flow, and temperature, affect the yields and compositions of lipids and astaxanthin. Polar organic co-solvents in co-solvent experiments show higher extraction yields and concentrations of phospholipids/saturated fatty acids in the extract compared to pure supercritical CO2 extract.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Biljana Todorovic, Veno Jasa Grujic, Andreja Urbanek Krajnc, Roman Kranvogl, Jana Ambrozic-Dolinsek
Summary: The study aimed to determine the content of astaxanthin and its esterified forms in Haematococcus pluvialis samples, identified eleven astaxanthin monoesters, six astaxanthin diesters, and found that all three solvents (MTBE, HEX-IPA, ACE) were effective for extraction, with MTBE and hexane-isopropanol extracting the most astaxanthin.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Allan Morcelli, Eduardo Cassel, Rubem Vargas, Rosane Rech, Nilson Marcilio
Summary: This study investigated the effect of CO2+ethanol mixtures on carotenoid extraction, using both theoretical and experimental approaches. Factors such as extraction temperature, pressure, and solvent composition played crucial roles in extraction efficiency, with ethanol proving essential for efficient extraction. The combination of theoretical calculations and experiments provided important insights for the selection of supercritical solvents for carotenoid extraction from microalgae.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Diego Elustondo, Laura Raymond, Regis Risani, Lloyd Donaldson, Marie Joo Le Guen
Summary: This study aims to explore a new method of impregnation using supercritical carbon dioxide. The experiment demonstrates the feasibility of this method under the conditions of temperature between 40 and 60 degrees C, pressure between 12 and 16 MPa, with the addition of ethanol and acetone as co-solvents, proving that solutes can be extracted from one material and impregnated into another material.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Renata Vardanega, Pedro Cerezal-Mezquita, Priscilla Carvalho Veggi
Summary: This study evaluates the techno-economic feasibility of an industrial SFE plant in Chile for producing astaxanthin-rich extracts, and explores the production costs and profitability at different scales. The results show that adjusting the extraction time to real industrial conditions can reduce costs and achieve profitability.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Henrique Vechio, Andre Bellin Mariano, Rafael Bruno Vieira
Summary: The study investigated the extraction of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis using acid hydrolysis and solid-liquid extraction, finding that the optimal conditions with hydrochloric acid and acetone resulted in a high recovery rate of 99%. Even under optimal conditions, acid hydrolysis did not completely disrupt the cell wall, indicating that solvent accessibility occurred through microperforations.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Beatriz Juliana Yerena-Prieto, Monserrat Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Miguel Angel Garcia-Alvarado, Lourdes Casas, Miguel Palma, Guadalupe Del Carmen Rodriguez-Jimenes, Gerardo F. Barbero, Cristina Cejudo-Bastante
Summary: Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) using CO2 is a sustainable and efficient technique for recovering highly apolar compounds. However, the recovery of phenolic compounds requires the use of different co-solvent combinations and optimization of various variables. Pressure and temperature significantly affect the phenolic composition and concentration of the extracts.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luis Angel Cabanillas-Bojorquez, Erick Paul Gutierrez-Grijalva, Gustavo Adolfo Gonzalez-Aguilar, Leticia Xochitl Lopez-Martinez, Ramon Ignacio Castillo-Lopez, Pedro de Jesus Bastidas-Bastidas, Jose Basilio Heredia
Summary: Lactic acid fermentation enhances the bioactive properties of shrimp waste, particularly the extraction of astaxanthin. Supercritical CO2 technology can be used as a green alternative to extract astaxanthin from fermented shrimp waste. Optimization of the CO2 extraction process results in increased extraction yield and antioxidant capacity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kailun Yang, Mengran Li, Siddhartha Subramanian, Marijn A. Blommaert, Wilson A. Smith, Thomas Burdyny
Summary: By promoting alkali cation (K+) concentrations on the catalyst's surface, this study achieved a 3-fold increase in CO2 reduction selectivity in BPMEA system, reaching a CO Faradaic efficiency of 68%. Compared to anion exchange membrane, the cation-infused bipolar membrane system showed a 5-fold reduction in CO2 loss at similar current densities and exceeded the 50% CO2 utilization mark.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lei Ge, Hesamoddin Rabiee, Mengran Li, Siddhartha Subramanian, Yao Zheng, Joong Hee Lee, Thomas Burdyny, Hao Wang
Summary: This review provides a critical overview of recent advancements in the experimental design and simulation of membrane-electrode assemblies (MEAs) for CO2 reduction reaction. It discusses the shortcomings and remedial strategies, and suggests future research opportunities for CO2 electrochemical technologies.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Recep Kas, Kailun Yang, Gaurav P. Yewale, Allison Crow, Thomas Burdyny, Wilson A. Smith
Summary: A comprehensive two-phase mass transport model was developed to estimate the local concentration of species in the porous electrode during bicarbonate electrochemical reduction. The model revealed that significant CO2 is generated in the porous electrode even when the starting bicarbonate solution contains negligible CO2. However, the in situ formation of CO2 and its subsequent reduction exhibit a plateau at high potentials due to neutralization of protons by alkaline reaction products.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Kolen, Davide Ripepi, Wilson A. Smith, Thomas Burdyny, Fokko M. Mulder
Summary: This article presents a potential solution to the detection challenges in ammonia production by proposing the use of a gas diffusion electrode (GDE) cell design as a catalyst testing platform. By switching to the GDE cell design, the cost of crucial experiments can be reduced and the loss of NRR selectivity due to the inevitable drop in mass transport at low flow rates can be avoided.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anirudh Venugopal, Laurentius H. T. Egberts, Jittima Meeprasert, Evgeny A. Pidko, Bernard Dam, Thomas Burdyny, Vivek Sinha, Wilson A. Smith
Summary: This study investigates the tuning of surface electronic properties of electrocatalysts through polymer modification, which allows for a shift in reaction selectivity. The introduction of stable Ni-CFx bonds at the nickel oxide/polymer interface leads to a transition from the oxygen evolution reaction towards hydrogen peroxide formation. The results highlight the possibility of modifying the surface electronic properties of electrocatalysts through stable polymer modification, providing an alternative pathway for tuning multipathway reactions in polymer/electrocatalyst environments.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mark Sassenburg, Reinier de Rooij, Nathan T. Nesbitt, Recep Kas, Sanjana Chandrashekar, Nienke J. Firet, Kailun Yang, Kai Liu, Marijn A. Blommaert, Martin Kolen, Davide Ripepi, Wilson A. Smith, Thomas Burdyny
Summary: Continued advancements in the electrochemical reduction of CO2 have shown that reactivity, selectivity, and stability are not solely determined by material properties but also influenced by catalyst, double-layer, reaction environment, and system configuration. This study aims to re-characterize the activity, selectivity, and stability of the five most utilized transition metal catalysts for CO2 reduction at elevated reaction rates. Through electrochemical operation, physical characterization, and varied operating parameters, the study provides a renewed resource and point of comparison for researchers. The findings highlight the differences between CO-producing catalysts and demonstrate the instability of certain catalysts in specific environments.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maryam Abdinejad, Erdem Irtem, Amirhossein Farzi, Mark Sassenburg, Siddhartha Subramanian, Hugo-Pieter Iglesias Van Montfort, Davide Ripepi, Mengran Li, Joost Middelkoop, Ali Seifitokaldani, Thomas Burdyny
Summary: The researchers combined silver and pyridine catalysts through a one-pot and irreversible electrografting process, which resulted in the enhanced conversion of carbon dioxide. By tailoring the pyridine carbon chain length, a higher onset potential was achieved. It was demonstrated that the integration of two different catalytic structures can lead to a cocatalytic effect.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hugo-Pieter Iglesias van Montfort, Thomas Burdyny
Summary: This research investigates the electrochemical activity of a gas-diffusion electrode in water and CO2 reduction using infrared thermography and associates the heat map with catalytic activity, providing a real-time mapping of electrolyzers in large-scale energy applications. The study reveals temperature increases of catalysts and substantial localized current density fluctuations, challenging our assumptions about local conditions and offering new perspectives on the electrolysis process.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuming Wu, Liam Charlesworth, Irving Maglaya, Mohamed Nazmi Idros, Mengran Li, Thomas Burdyny, Geoff Wang, Thomas E. Rufford
Summary: PTFE-embedded GDL can mitigate electrode flooding, increase electrochemical active area, and improve the stable operation time and Faradaic efficiency of CO2 electrolysis to CO.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2022)
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
Tao-Tao Zhuang, Zhi-Qin Liang, Ali Seifitokaldani, Yi Li, Phil De Luna, Thomas Burdyny, Fanglin Che, Fei Meng, Yimeng Min, Rafael Quintero-Bermudez, Cao Thang Dinh, Yuanjie Pang, Miao Zhong, Bo Zhang, Jun Li, Pei-Ning Chen, Xue-Li Zheng, Hongyan Liang, Wen-Na Ge, Bang-Jiao Ye, David Sinton, Shu-Hong Yu, Edward H. Sargent
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mengran Li, Erdem Irtem, Hugo-Pieter Iglesias Van Montfort, Maryam Abdinejad, Thomas Burdyny
Summary: Integrating CO2 electrolysis with CO2 capture offers the potential for energy reductions. However, to ensure energy benefits, the integrated electrolyser must achieve similar performance to the gas-fed electrolyser.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sanjana Chandrashekar, Hugo-Pieter Iglesias van Montfort, Divya Bohra, Georgy Filonenko, Hans Geerlings, Thomas Burdyny, Wilson A. Smith
Summary: The specific identity of electrolyte cations has significant implications in various electrochemical reactions. This report investigates the role of cations in the electrochemical reduction of CO2 by modifying their interaction with the electric double layer components. Despite the apparent suppression of CO2 reduction in the absence of cations, in situ-SEIRAS analysis reveals that CO2 reduction does occur, albeit at a much smaller scale. It is also observed that cations play a role in tuning the absorption strengths of both CO2 and reaction products like CO.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengran Li, Kailun Yang, Maryam Abdinejad, Chuan Zhao, Thomas Burdyny
Summary: This review provides an overview of the fundamentals and recent progress in advancing integrated CO2 conversion in amine-based capture media. The mechanisms for CO2 absorption and electrochemical conversion are discussed, and recent advances in improving efficiency are summarised.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maryam Abdinejad, Keith Tang, Caitlin Dao, Saeed Saedy, Tom Burdyny
Summary: The increasing level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere poses both a threat and an opportunity. Utilizing the abundant resource of CO2 through electrochemical CO2 reduction reactions driven by renewable electricity shows great potential, but the design of electrocatalysts needs to be improved to make it economically viable. This review focuses on recent developments in porphyrin-based electrocatalysts for CO2 capture and conversion, discussing the necessary chemical modifications for different immobilization strategies and how they affect catalytic properties. Porphyrin-based catalysts, known for their stability and tunability, hold promise in this field.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Mengran Li, Mohamed Nazmi Idros, Yuming Wu, Thomas Burdyny, Sahil Garg, Xiu Song Zhao, Geoff Wang, Thomas E. Rufford
Summary: The wettability of the electrode plays a crucial role in CO2RR by affecting the reactivity, selectivity, and stability of the electrode. Improving cathode performance by altering the wettability of the catalyst layer in gas-diffusion electrodes can lead to more efficient CO2RR. Current challenges and opportunities lie in developing efficient and selective cathodes for CO2RR at industrially relevant rates.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
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)
Article
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)