Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mahmoud M. M. Khalil, Mohammad Reza Abdollahi, Faegheh Zaefarian, Peter V. V. Chrystal, Velmurugu Ravindran
Summary: The accurate estimation of the apparent metabolizable energy (AME) content of feed ingredients is crucial for poultry feed formulation. The current AME values of protein-source ingredients are determined using older broilers, ignoring the effects of broiler age. This study examined the effects of broiler age on the AMEn of soybean meal (SBM) and canola meal (CM), and found that age has a marked effect on the AMEn of these ingredients.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Biswa R. Patra, Sonil Nanda, Ajay K. Dalai, Venkatesh Meda
Summary: This study focuses on converting food waste and agricultural crop residues to biochar and bio-oil through slow pyrolysis, optimizing process parameters to achieve maximum yields, and conducting physicochemical, spectroscopic, and microscopic characterization of the products. High temperatures during pyrolysis increase the carbon content and thermal stability of biochar, and bio-oil produced at higher temperatures contains phenolics and aromatic compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ramin Azargohar, Sonil Nanda, Venu Babu Borugadda, He Cheng, Toby Bond, Chithra Karunakaran, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: In this research, canola meal was densified using bio-additives to optimize the formulation of fuel pellets. The best fuel pellet demonstrated relaxed density and mechanical durability. Lack of water in pellet formulation led to increased pellet porosity, and the ignition and burn-out temperatures for the fuel pellet were lower than those for coal.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sherif Farag, Mai Attia, Ahmad Mohaddespour
Summary: This study aims to predict the yield of slow pyrolysis products from kraft lignin and the composition of the liquid phase under different conditions. The results show the strong capabilities of the model employed through comparison with lab-scale experimental data.
BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Kobra Zadbashkhanshir, Vajiheh Fadaei, Maryam Fahimdanesh
Summary: Nano-encapsulation is a developing area of study in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. This study focused on creating nanocapsules containing polyphenols from canola meal and investigating their properties and effects on canola oil. The results showed that electrospraying produced spherical nanoparticles, and the amount of wall materials used influenced their size. Incorporating the nanocapsules into canola oil increased its stability and quality. The findings suggest that canola meal polyphenols can be used as natural antioxidants in the oil industry.
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ramandeep Kaur, Valiveti Tarun Kumar, Bhavya B. Krishna, Thallada Bhaskar
Summary: This study aims to utilize cashew wastes generated during cashew nut processing. Slow pyrolysis of cashew skin, cashew shell, and cashew shell de-oiled cake was conducted at different temperatures. The bio-oil yield varied for different feedstocks and temperatures, with cashew shell waste having the highest yield at 500 degrees C. The bio-oil was analyzed and phenolics were found to be the predominant component. Cashew skin resulted in the highest biochar yield, while the characterization of biochar revealed its carbonaceous and amorphous nature.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Chaowei Ma, Fengxia Zhang, Huili Liu, Jianhang Hu, Shiliang Yang, Hua Wang
Summary: In this study, the pyrolysis performance and mechanism of waste tobacco stem (WTS) was investigated through slow pyrolysis experiments at temperatures ranging from 400 to 800 degrees C. The results showed that the slow pyrolysis of WTS involved the degradation of biomass macromolecules, the re-cracking of small molecules, and various other reactions. Nitrogen-containing intermediates produced during pyrolysis were transformed into nitrogenous compounds through condensation and recombination reactions. This study provides a theoretical foundation for the efficient utilization of WTS.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Boo-Sik Jang, Mi-Jin Lee, Noh-Hee Jeong
Summary: The study examined the potential use of canola glycoprotein (CNG) in various fields by comparing its characteristics and physiological activities with commercially available carrot glycoprotein (CRG). CNG has higher protein content, lower molecular weight distribution, and stronger antioxidant activity compared to CRG.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
S. F. Cueva, S. E. Raisanen, D. E. Wasson, C. F. A. Lage, T. Silvestre, D. M. Kniffen, R. A. Fabin, A. N. Hristov
Summary: This study examined the effects of extruded soy-bean meal (ESBM) compared to canola meal (CM) on lactational performance and ruminal fermentation of dairy cows. The results showed that there were no significant differences in dry matter intake, milk yield, and feed efficiency between the two diets.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ahmad F. Alhomodi, Tom Kasiga, Mark Berhow, Michael L. Brown, William R. Gibbons, Bishnu Karki
Summary: The effects of mild pretreatment and fungal fermentation on the nutritional characteristics of hexane extracted canola meal (HECM) were examined. The study found that water washing and fermentation can improve the protein and amino acid content of HECM and reduce the levels of antinutritional factors (ANFs). Different strains of fungi showed varied reduction in ANFs.
FOOD AND BIOPRODUCTS PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ahmad F. Alhomodi, Mark Berhow, William R. Gibbons, Ewumbua Monono, Bishnu Karki
Summary: Sprouting and hull removal of canola seed can potentially provide nutritive meal for food and feed applications, improving the nutritional quality of canola products.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jinyoung Lee, Charles Martin Nyachoti
Summary: The study suggests that heat processing can increase the digestibility of phosphorus in soybean expeller, canola meal, and canola expeller fed to growing pigs. Additionally, heat treatment also improved the digestibility of calcium in these protein sources.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Atta Kofi Agyekum, Tofuko Awori Woyengo
Summary: This study evaluated the digestibility of amino acids and the energy value of carinata meal and canola meal for broilers. The results showed that canola meal is a good source of protein and energy for broilers, while carinata meal may require lysine fortification due to its lower digestibility.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Samilla G. C. de Almeida, Luis A. C. Tarelho, Tailane Hauschild, Maria Angelica Martins Costa, Kelly J. Dussan
Summary: Understanding the influence of biomass type and pyrolysis process parameters on the characteristics of biochar is crucial for generating alternative energy sources. This study evaluated the production of biochar from different biomass sources through pyrolysis. Results showed that the highest biochar and bio-oil yields were obtained from the pyrolysis of parent biomass at 450 degrees C. The biochar produced from various feedstocks displayed higher heating values and stable elemental composition, indicating its potential as an energy carrier. This work contributes to the understanding of valorizing sugarcane industry byproducts through pyrolysis to produce biochar for environmental applications and circular bioeconomy goals.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESSING-PROCESS INTENSIFICATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Saira Hussain, Ata Ur Rehman, Hassan K. Obied, David J. Luckett, Christopher L. Blanchard
Summary: Canola meal extracts were generated using different solvents, and water was found to be the best solvent for the recovery of glucosinolates. Genotype-2 canola meal had higher quantities of phenolic, glucosinolate, and antioxidant compounds compared to genotype-1. Analysis revealed the presence of 32 compounds, including nine glucosinolates and twenty-three phenolic derivatives, in canola meal extracts. Some of these extracts exhibited mild to moderate in-vitro antidiabetic activity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Afees A. Ayandiran, Philip E. Boahene, Sonil Nanda, Ajay K. Dalai, Yongfeng Hu
Summary: This study confirms the synergistic effects of 1 wt.% Ti, 1 wt.% Zr, and Sn in the range of 0.5-2 wt.% in the Fe(3)-Cu(13)/SiO2-Al2O3 catalyst for hydroprocessing of oleic acid to produce aviation turbine fuel range hydrocarbons. It was found that the catalyst promoted with 1 wt.% Sn exhibited the largest surface area and pore volume, smallest crystallite size, and weakest metal-support interaction. This catalyst resulted in the highest selectivity and yield of aviation turbine fuel range hydrocarbons.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Tumpa R. Sarker, Sonil Nanda, Venkatesh Meda, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: This study uses a sequential torrefaction and pelletization process to produce high-quality fuel pellets from canola residue. The use of bio-additives further improves the properties of the pellets. The study finds that torrefaction significantly enhances the energy content and hydrophobicity of the pellets.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Falguni Pattnaik, Sonil Nanda, Vivek Kumar, Satyanarayan Naik, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: Cellulose fibers were successfully isolated from wetland reed grass using a consolidated subcritical water hydrolysis method, followed by pulping and bleaching processes. The use of subcritical water hydrolysis resulted in a higher yield and crystallinity index of cellulose fibers, reducing the severity of subsequent pulping and bleaching conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kang Kang, Sonil Nanda, Yulin Hu
Summary: In the face of serious environmental challenges and energy crises, producing fuels and chemicals from renewable biomass and organic wastes is of great importance. Biochar, a byproduct of thermochemical conversion of biomass, has attracted significant research interest due to its abundance and adaptability in various chemical reactions. However, limited research has been done on using biochar as a catalyst or catalyst support in thermochemical biomass conversion to produce high-quality biofuels. This review aims to summarize and discuss the recent progress in biochar production, modification, activation, and functionalization, as well as its application in catalytic processes.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Falguni Pattnaik, Biswa R. Patra, Jude A. Okolie, Sonil Nanda, Ajay K. Dalai, Satyanarayan Naik
Summary: The increase in global population and industrialization has led to a significant rise in biogenic wastes. These wastes have the potential to be a valuable source of energy as an alternative to nonrenewable fossil fuels. Thermochemical technologies offer effective solutions for converting waste biomass into biofuels and valuable biochemicals. However, non-catalytic thermochemical conversion technologies face challenges such as low yields, undesired byproducts, and higher levels of heteroatoms that impact the quality of the final fuel products. This review article explores innovative catalytic approaches to address these challenges and evaluates the impact of catalysts on the production of biofuels and biochemicals through various thermochemical conversion technologies.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Applied
Ajay K. Dalai, Sonil Nanda, Ying Zheng, Ganapati D. Yadav, William Roberts, Dady Dadyburjor
Review
Energy & Fuels
Shivangi Jha, Sonil Nanda, Bishnu Acharya, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: This article provides insights into the fundamental and applied concepts of biofuels and their production and application methods, including thermochemical conversion methods, the properties of biomass resources, and different types of biofuels. The article also analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of thermochemical conversion technologies.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tumpa R. Sarker, Sonil Nanda, Venkatesh Meda, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: The demand for bioenergy is increasing, and biomass densification offers a sustainable solution to replace coal, reduce carbon emissions, and add value to organic waste. The quality of fuel pellets is influenced by various factors, including biomass type, pretreatments, formulations, densification methods, and conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tumpa R. Sarker, Sonil Nanda, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: This study investigates the optimal conditions for producing H2-rich fuel gas from canola hull pellets using supercritical water gasification. Temperature was found to be the most important parameter, followed by biomass-to-water ratio and residence time. The highest H2 yield of 3.43 mol/kg was achieved at 575 degrees C, 45 min, and a biomass-to-water ratio of 1:20. Comparative evaluation showed that torrefaction treatment significantly enhanced gas yield and composition. Hydrochar produced at higher temperatures had better quality.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Falguni Pattnaik, Nidhi Hans, Biswa R. Patra, Sonil Nanda, Vivek Kumar, Satya Narayan Naik, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: The optimized supercritical CO2 extraction of cannabis oil from Indian cannabis leaves resulted in a yield of 4.9 wt%. The extract exhibited antioxidant properties and can be used for the extraction of polyphenols. This study provides an environmentally sustainable technique for valorizing cannabis leaves.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Jiban Podder, Biswa R. Patra, Falguni Pattnaik, Sonil Nanda, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: Global fossil fuel consumption leads to anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions and global warming. The rapid increase in population, energy demands, and waste generation results in a faster rate of CO2 release, exceeding its recycling rate. To mitigate the effects of global warming, carbon capture and utilization technologies are crucial in reducing carbon footprints from industries and vehicles.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kapil Khandelwal, Philip Boahene, Sonil Nanda, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: Supercritical water gasification (SCWG) is used to convert crude glycerol into hydrogen-rich syngas. The study investigates the decomposition routes of different heterogeneous components and develops predictive models for H-2 gas yields. Results show that methanol exhibits the highest H-2 yield, followed by pure glycerol and oleic acid.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kapil Khandelwal, Sonil Nanda, Philip Boahene, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: The global warming problem caused by the rapid use of fossil fuels is leading to an increased demand for sustainable energy sources, such as hydrogen. The demand for hydrogen has quadrupled from 18 million tons in 1975 to 90 million tons in 2020, and is projected to reach 180 million tons by 2030. This article reviews the conversion of biomass into hydrogen-rich syngas using supercritical water gasification, focusing on the thermophysical properties of supercritical water and the parameters influencing water gasification. The processes and reactions influencing the distribution of products during water gasification include hydrolysis, water-gas shift, methanation, hydrogenation, and reforming.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Arash Yahyazadeh, Austin Bot, Sonil Nanda, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: This review focuses on sustainable solutions for converting glycerol into value-added biochemicals, such as propanediol, and provides a detailed analysis of different pathways and reaction mechanisms. It aims to foster a better understanding of sustainable chemistry and industrial practices.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sonil Nanda, Falguni Pattnaik, Biswa R. Patra, Kang Kang, Ajay K. Dalai
Summary: This article discusses the definition and production methods of biofuels and focuses on the application of biological conversion technologies in biorefining. It provides a detailed description of the production processes of biofuels and different categories of biological conversion processes. The article emphasizes recommendations for improving bioprocessing efficiency and biofuel yields.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
