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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nidhal Marzougui, Ferdaous Guasmi, Sondes Dhouioui, Mohamed Bouhlel, Mohamed Hachicha, Ronny Berndtsson, Noomene Sleimi
Summary: The study tested the purifying performance of three different Moringa oleifera varieties cultivated in Tunisia on raw and secondary treated urban wastewater. The Egyptian variety showed the best results in reducing pollutants in both types of wastewater. High levels of TKN were found in Moringa-treated wastewater, making it suitable for agricultural irrigation and reducing the need for chemical nitrogen fertilizers.
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Environmental Sciences
Akshay Murali, Kyle D. Hillstead, Brendan S. Wrobel, Daniel J. Thomas, Romuald Gonety, Volodymyr V. Tarabara
Summary: The study explored the suitability of Moringa oleifera seed extracts as a coagulant for water treatment. The coagulant showed good performance in terms of turbidity removal, bacteriophage clearance, and floc size and fractal dimension. However, the extraction process resulted in a significant amount of residual organics in the treated water, requiring additional measures to mitigate the issue.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Yamshi Arif, Andrzej Bajguz, Shamsul Hayat
Summary: Moringa, also known as the Miracle Tree, has versatile uses in both animals and plants. The extract from Moringa has various beneficial effects on plants, including promoting seed germination, plant growth, and crop yield, as well as mitigating abiotic stress and acting as a biopesticide.
JOURNAL OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATION
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Jonas Raul Balbinoti, Ricardo Egidio dos Santos Junior, Leticia Bernal Ferreira de Sousa, Fatima de Jesus Bassetti, Thaisa Carvalho Volpe Balbinoti, Luiz Mario de Matos Jorge, Regina Maria Matos Jorge
Summary: Sustainable effluent treatments are crucial for reducing the environmental impact of industrial activities. Plant-based coagulants, with their higher biodegradability, non-toxicity, and lower cost, can effectively replace synthetic coagulants in effluent treatment. This review focuses on the application of plant-based coagulants in food industry wastewater treatment, providing extraction parameters and treatment conditions for different coagulants. It compares the performance of plant-based coagulants to traditional, synthetic coagulants, both alone and as coagulant aids, based on a comprehensive assessment of peer-reviewed papers. The goal of this review is to guide researchers and industry professionals in optimizing and scaling up environment-friendly wastewater treatments using natural coagulants.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Antonella Minutolo, Marina Potesta, Valentina Roglia, Marco Cirilli, Federico Iacovelli, Carlotta Cerva, Joseph Fokam, Alessandro Desideri, Massimo Andreoni, Sandro Grelli, Vittorio Colizzi, Rosario Muleo, Carla Montesano
Summary: Traditional medicine is chosen for its affordability, cultural familiarity, and local community access. Plants provide essential nutrients and specific small RNAs can regulate human gene expression. In this study, plant microRNAs from Moringa oleifera were found to target key proteins involved in cell cycle, apoptosis, immune response, and HIV pathogenesis, showing potential benefits in managing HIV infection.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Mohamed Hizam Mohamed Noor, Wei Jien Lee, Muhamad Faiz Zaim Mohd Azli, Norzita Ngadi, Mahadhir Mohamed, Ibrahim Mohammed Inuwa, Lawal Anako Opotu
Summary: This study synthesized magnetic Moringa oleifera (MMO) using microwave and ultrasonic irradiation methods for the removal of COD in palm oil mill effluent (POME). The microwave-assisted sample showed a higher efficiency in COD removal compared to ultrasonic synthesis.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Ruba A. Ashy, Rewaa S. Jalal, Hana S. Sonbol, Mashael D. Alqahtani, Fatmah O. Sefrji, Sahar A. Alshareef, Fatimah M. Alshehrei, Haneen W. Abuauf, Lina Baz, Manal A. Tashkandi, Israa J. Hakeem, Mohammed Y. Refai, Aala A. Abulfaraj
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the genes encoding CAZymes and other KEGG enzymes in the phageome of soil rhizosphere of M. oleifera. The abundance of these genes was higher in the rhizospheric microbiome than in the bulk soil. Detected viral families include Potyviridae and Caudoviricetes, which are mainly associated with bacterial genera Pseudomonas, Streptomyces, and Mycobacterium.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Horticulture
Chirag Prajapati, Meera Ankola, Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, Amit Baran Sharangi, Nadiyah M. Alabdallah, Fatimah A. Al-Saeed, Khursheed Muzammil, Mohd Saeed
Summary: Moringa oleifera is a medicinal plant with significant nutritional and therapeutic benefits. It is widely used in the treatment of various diseases and has potential economic value.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Saurav Ghimire, Lalita Subedi, Namrata Acharya, Bhakta Prasad Gaire
Summary: Moringa oleifera, also known as a miracle tree or tree of life, has been used worldwide as a functional food and nutritional asset with various pharmacological activities, including neuroprotective effects against a range of diseases. Studies have isolated neuroprotective phytochemicals from M. oleifera, showing promising potential for neuroprotection.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kanika Sharma, Manoj Kumar, Roji Waghmare, Rajat Suhag, Om Prakash Gupta, Jose M. Lorenzo, Suraj Prakash, Radha, Nadeem Rais, Vellaikumar Sampathrajan, Chandan Thappa, T. Anitha, Ali A. S. Sayed, Basel A. Abdel-Wahab, Marisennayya Senapathy, R. Pandiselvam, Abhijit Dey, Sangram Dhumal, Ryszard Amarowicz, John F. Kennedy
Summary: Moringa oleifera Lam. is a plant with various bioactivities, including polysaccharides and gums. Polysaccharides have been found to possess antihyperlipidemic, anti-diabetic, immunomodulatory, antihypertensive, and gastrointestinal protection functions. The extraction methods can influence the structure and bioactivity of polysaccharides. This review provides updated information on the extraction, purification, structural characterization, bioactivities, and potential applications of moringa polysaccharides.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Holly M. McVea, Lisa J. Wood
Summary: The study found that the stem bark of Moringa oleifera grown under controlled conditions contains chemical compounds that may be valuable for drug development.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Attilio Anzano, Bruna de Falco, Mohammad Ammar, Annarita Ricciardelli, Laura Grauso, Mohammed Sabbah, Rosanna Capparelli, Virginia Lanzotti
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical composition of Moringa oleifera and identified antimicrobial compounds using a combination of chemical analysis and in vitro tests. The results showed that Moringa oleifera has high nutritional value and medicinal potential, with specific fatty acids in the seeds displaying significant antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria. The study highlights the advantages of an integrated approach for identifying plant metabolites and their bioactive compounds.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kokoette Bassey, Malebelo Mabowe, Mmamosheledi Mothibe, Bwalya A. Witika
Summary: South African Moringa oleifera seed oil is used as a nutritional supplement and water purifier, containing rich C-18 monounsaturated fatty acids.
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Plant Sciences
Karima Gharsallah, Leila Rezig, Kamel Msaada, Abdellah Chalh, Taoufik Soltani
Summary: The study investigated the chemical composition and oil properties of Moringa oleifera seeds from Tunisia, revealing high levels of nutrients such as proteins, fats, sugars, and phenolic compounds. The seed oil was found to have potential applications in industrial, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical fields due to its rich content of oleic acid, phenolics, flavonoids, and tocopherols.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Geane Garcia Chales, Beatriz Siqueira Tihameri, Noala Vicensoto Moreira Milhan, Cristiane Yumi Koga-Ito, Maria Lucia Pereira Antunes, Adriano Goncalves dos Reis
Summary: This study investigated the application of Moringa oleifera seed-derived coagulants in the treatment of synthetic turbid water. The results showed that these coagulants were effective in removing turbidity, with saline extraction obtaining the best results. The coagulants also had an impact on pH and electrical conductivity, as well as the presence of residual organic matter. Defatted seeds were found to reduce water cytotoxicity. However, caution should be exercised when using high dosages of saline extractions due to their effects on electrical conductivity and cytotoxicity.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Thayane Dias Silva, Heber Martins de Paula, Dyego da Silva, Igor Mazon Carvalho, Jakson Trindade Fonte, Ruvier Rodrigues Pereira
MATERIA-RIO DE JANEIRO
(2017)
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Heber Martins de Paula, Marina Sangoi de Oliveira Ilha, Leonardo Santos Andrade
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(2019)
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Engineering, Environmental
Andreia D. Barbosa, Larissa F. da Silva, Heber M. de Paula, Lincoln L. Romualdo, Geraldo Sadoyama, Leonardo S. Andrade
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Water Resources
Heber Martins de Paula, Carlos Eduardo Fernandes
ENGENHARIA SANITARIA E AMBIENTAL
(2018)
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Electrochemistry
Mayra S. de Oliveira, Larissa F. da Silva, Andreia D. Barbosa, Lincoln L. Romualdo, Geraldo Sadoyama, Leonardo S. Andrade
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Environmental Sciences
Antover Panazzolo Sarmento, Alisson Carraro Borges, Antonio Teixeira de Matos, Lincoln Lucilio Romualdo
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Chemistry, Analytical
Antonia Caixeta-Neta, Gabriela C. Ribeiro, Kamila P. De Amorim, Leonardo S. Andrade
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2020)
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Larissa Ferreira da Silva, Andreia Daniane Barbosa, Antonio Eduardo da Hora Machado, Leonardo Santos Andrade
ORBITAL-THE ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2019)
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Water Resources
Antover Panazzolo Sarmento, Alisson Carraro Borges, Antonio Teixeira de Matos, Lincoln Lucilio Romualdo
WATER PRACTICE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
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Chemistry, Analytical
K. P. de Amorim, L. S. Andrade
ANALYTICAL METHODS
(2017)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)