Article
Engineering, Marine
Jochen Uebe, Zilvinas Kryzevicius, Aravindaraj Kuhan, Arturas Torkelis, Lidija Kosychova, Audrone Zukauskaite
Summary: Co-pyrolysis of HDPE and pyrolysis oil from macroalgae resulted in diesel-like product without the need for further additives. However, pyrolysis oil from macroalgae alone did not meet the fuel requirements.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zahir Shah, Syed Lal Badshah, Jose Luiz Francisco Alves, Jean Constantino Gomes da Silva, Arshad Iqbal
Summary: The study on slow pyrolysis of Cladophora glomerata revealed three different stages, indicating the complexity of its biomass. Kinetic and thermodynamic evaluations showed that the pyrolysis of C. glomerata is an endothermic, non-spontaneous process but proceeds towards producing bioenergy.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Tiina Salo, Sonja Salovius-Lauren
Summary: In this study, variation in nutrient concentrations along a coastal eutrophication gradient in the Northern Baltic Sea was assessed. It was found that Cladophora glomerata could serve as a useful tool to assess spatial and temporal variation in nutrient run-off from land.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Arpa Petchsomrit, Naphatson Chanthathamrongsiri, Nadechanok Jiangseubchatveera, Suwisit Manmuan, Nattawut Leelakanok, Samarwadee Plianwong, Nisa Siranonthana, Thanchanok Sirirak
Summary: In this study, the extraction of marine algae Cladophora glomerata was done using different solvents, and the ethanol extract was found to have the highest extraction efficiency. The ethanol extract was also found to have high levels of phenolic content and antioxidant activity. The major compounds in the ethanol extract were palmitic acid, 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol, and dibutyl phthalate. The extract showed both beneficial and harmful effects on lung fibroblast cells, depending on the concentration. A hydrogel containing the extract was developed, which showed stability and retained its antioxidant activity.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Sylwia Lewandowska, Krzysztof Marczewski, Marcin Kozak, Naoko Ohkama-Ohtsu, Magdalena Labowska, Jerzy Detyna, Izabela Michalak
Summary: This study investigates the response of Japanese and Polish soybean varieties to algal extract, specifically looking at yield and other agronomic traits. The research found that foliar spraying with Cladophora glomerata extract significantly improved yield parameters of the soybeans. The Polish variety Erica performed better under Polish environmental conditions compared to the Japanese variety Enrei. This study suggests that foliar spray of algal extracts could be a promising option for increasing soybean yield.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Omid Norouzi, S. E. M. Pourhosseini, Hamid Reza Naderi, Francesco Di Maria, Animesh Dutta
Summary: Two state-of-the-art electrodes were synthesized and used in both symmetric and asymmetric supercapacitors, demonstrating different maximum specific capacitance values. The introduction of cobalt oxides in different ways successfully improved the cycle life of the supercapacitor devices. The use of unbuffered aqueous electrolyte and unique morphological structure in this study may promote the commercialization of advanced energy storage devices.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Prashant Ram Jadhao, Arun K. Vuppaladadiyam, Aditya Prakash, Kamal K. Pant
Summary: This study investigated the non-isothermal co-pyrolysis of Sargassum wightii and electronic waste and found that they had a synergistic influence on each other. The obtained thermodynamic and kinetic parameters demonstrated the potential of using this co-pyrolysis process to harness bioenergy and optimize the co-pyrolysis of macroalgae with other feedstocks.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Radoslaw Slezak, Paulina Nawrot, Stanislaw Ledakowicz
Summary: This study investigated the potential of algae biomass for energy production through pyrolysis. Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids were found to be decomposed and the calculated activation energy for each component was determined. These findings are important for the design of 3rd generation biorefineries.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kashif Bashir, Sara Khan, Ramzan Ali, Humaira Yasmin, Abdel-Rhman Z. Gaafar, Fazal E. Azeem Khilgee, Sadia Butt, Amin Ullah
Summary: Aquatic pollution caused by urbanization and industrialization has become a pressing issue. This study focuses on the remediation of industrial wastewater using a consortium of microorganisms, including Bacillus pakistanensis, Lysinibacillus composti, and Cladophora glomerata. The results demonstrate significant reductions in various pollutants, indicating the effectiveness of the algae-bacteria consortium for bioremediation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Karl Mihhels, Neptun Yousefi, Jaanika Blomster, Iina Solala, Laleh Solhi, Eero Kontturi
Summary: This article investigates the manufacturing process of isolating algal cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from raw algal biomass and examines the effect of sulfuric acid hydrolysis on the material properties. The study defines essential material properties for algal CNCs and provides insights for their future use in functional cellulosic materials.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Katarzyna Dziergowska, Sylwia Lewandowska, Rafal Mech, Michal Pol, Jerzy Detyna, Izabela Michalak
Summary: This study found that the simultaneous use of 20% and 80% algal extracts, along with exposure to a 250 mT magnetic induction for 3 minutes, can significantly promote the germination and growth of soybean seeds. This combination is recommended as an optimized method for seed growth.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanqun Wang, Dengyu Wang, Wenxi Zhao, Hongjun Liu, Li Li, Jie Bai
Summary: Cladophora glomerata (C. glomerata) is a macroalgae that causes green tide and affects aquaculture's economic benefits. An efficient and environmentally friendly compound essential oils (CEOs) were used to control C. glomerata blooms. The study found that CEOs significantly inhibited the growth of C. glomerata and resulted in changes in cellular morphology and physiological and biochemical indicators.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zuzanna Piotrowicz, Lukasz Tabisz, Boguslawa Leska, Beata Messyasz, Radoslaw Pankiewicz
Summary: Algae are gaining popularity as a nutrient-rich food group, antioxidant-rich cosmetic raw material, and valuable dietary supplement. This study examined the variability of active compound content in green algae (Chlorophyta) and showed significant differences depending on species and sample collection location and time. The antioxidant content and extraction efficiency varied greatly among different species.
Article
Agronomy
Monika Nutautaite, Vilma Viliene, Asta Raceviciute-Stupeliene, Saulius Bliznikas, Jurate Karosiene, Judita Koreiviene
Summary: The study focused on evaluating the potential utilization of freshwater Cladophora glomerata as an alternative source of protein and essential nutrients in animal feed by conducting chemical analysis on samples collected from Lithuanian rivers. The results showed that Cladophora glomerata could serve as a beneficial alternative component of animal feed due to its rich protein content and essential amino acids profile.
Article
Thermodynamics
Shu-Na Zhao, Zhong-Xuan Han, Mi Li, Hao Liu, Rhoda Afriyie Mensah, Oisik Das, Lin Jiang
Summary: The study comprehensively investigated the thermochemistry, kinetics, and pyrolysis mechanism of green gas generator 5-aminotetrazole (5-AT). The pyrolysis process of 5-AT was found to have five reaction stages, with the kinetic parameters of each stage determined using Kissinger method and Criado method. Additionally, the study revealed that N2 elimination had lower energy than HN3 elimination in 1-hydrogen-5-aminotetrazole and 2-hydrogen-5-aminotetrazole, while HN3 elimination had lower energy in 5-iminotetrazole.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
J. Lasek, P. Hrycko, R. Wasielewski, M. Kopczynski, K. Bodora, G. Kaczmarzyk, M. Adamczyk
COMBUSTION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Thermodynamics
Chao-Wei Huang, Yueh-Heng Li, Kai-Lin Xiao, Janusz Lasek
Article
Energy & Fuels
Krzysztof Glod, Janusz Lasek, Krzysztof Slowik, Jaroslaw Zuwala, Daniel Nabaglo, Konrad Jura, Maciej Zyrkowski
JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2020)
Article
Thermodynamics
Wei-Chieh Kuo, Janusz Lasek, Krzysztof Slowik, Krzysztof Glod, Barbara Jagustyn, Yueh-Heng Li, Adam Cygan
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Janusz Lasek, Katarzyna Matuszek, Slawomir Stelmach, Aleksander Sobolewski, Piotr Hrycko
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ryszard Wasielewski, Krzysztof Glod, Janusz Lasek
Summary: This study examines the industrial research on co-combustion of solid recovered fuel (SRF) with hard coal in a stoker boiler. The results show that it is possible to co-combust SRF with coal in low-capacity boilers, but attention should be paid to the increase in dust emissions. Further investigations on waste co-combustion in real industrial scale grate boilers are recommended.
JOURNAL OF THE AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Janusz Lasek, Adam Cygan, Michalina Kotyczka-Moranska, Rafal Fryza, Jaroslaw Zuwala
Summary: The durability of MgSO4 pellets was enhanced by adding bottom ash and bentonite, allowing for approximately 25 cycles of reuse before complete degradation occurred after the 51st cycle.
PRZEMYSL CHEMICZNY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Janusz A. Lasek, Krzysztof Glod, Krzysztof Sowik
Summary: Municipal solid waste (MSW) can be a valuable energy source for power plants through co-combustion. Torrefaction of MSW reduces chlorine and mercury content, with pressurized combustion leading to lower emissions of NO and SO2. This study investigates the co-combustion of torrefied MSW and coal in a fluidised bed combustor under different conditions.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Janusz A. Lasek, Katarzyna Matuszek, Piotr Hrycko
Summary: This article analyzes the impact of electricity consumption measurement on the seasonal space heating energy efficiency (eta(s)), as well as the influence of specific heat losses on boiler efficiency. Through experimental and analytical investigations, the seasonal space heating energy efficiency of automatic solid fuel-fired boilers was determined, with the uncertainty of water temperature measurement found to have the strongest influence on efficiency uncertainty.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Balazinska, Jaroslaw Zuwala
ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Izabela Mazurek, Agnieszka Skawinska, Marcin Sajdak
Summary: This study investigates the removal of chlorine from commercial coals using leaching techniques in the Polish power industry. Physicochemical property tests, elemental analyses, and ash property tests were conducted on coal samples, along with an analysis of the porous structure using physical sorption. Results determined economically optimal conditions for chlorine removal and suggested that chlorine-free coal can be used in combustion processes in the energy industry to minimize adverse effects on boiler components.
JOURNAL OF THE ENERGY INSTITUTE
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Energy & Fuels
Piotr Babinski, Michalina Kotyczka-Moranska, Jaroslaw Zuwala
ENERGY AND FUELS 2018
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Grzegorz Jodlowski, Marta Wojcik, Karol Sztekler, Jaroslaw Zuwala
PROCEEDINGS OF 2019 IEEE GLOBAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION CONFERENCE (EDUCON)
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Che-Chin Yu, Jeffrey Wu, Van-Huy Nguyen, Janusz Lasek
ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Guanshuai Zhang, Shanjian Liu, Dongmei Bi, Zhisen He, Jia Liu, Yinjiao Liu
Summary: Hydrogen peroxide pretreatment was applied for fast pyrolysis of corn stalks, and it was found that the pretreatment effectively promoted lignin depolymerization and decreased the reaction activation energy. The pretreatment also increased the cellulose content and removed alkali and alkaline earth metals from the biomass. The pH of the hydrogen peroxide solution affected the removal of lignin and ash by the pretreatment, and the composition of bio-oil changed significantly, with a significant increase in the relative content of levoglucosan after pretreatment.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2024)
