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ISSN: 2369-9698
CN: 32-1890/S7
p-ISSN: 2097-2415

Utilization of waste straw and husks from rice production: A review

As a staple food for much of the world, rice production is widespread. However, it also results in the generation of large quantities of non-food biomass, primarily in the form of straw and husks. Although...

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An overview of biomass solid fuels: Biomass sources, processing methods, and morphological and microstructural properties

Biomass solid fuel (BSF) has emerged as a promising renewable energy source, but its morphological and microstructural properties are crucial in determining their physical, mechanical, and chemical...

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Synthesis and Application of Granular Activated Carbon from Biomass Waste Materials for Water Treatment: A Review

There is an increased global demand for activated carbon (AC) in application of water treatment and purification. Water pollutants that have exhibited a greater removal efficiency by AC included but...

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Synthesis and applications of fungal mycelium-based advanced functional materials

Over the last couple of decades, the introduction of living systems to material science for the synthesis of functional materials from biological resources is receiving immense consideration. This is...

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Sources, production and commercial applications of fungal chitosan: A review

Chitosan is a type of biopolymer that can be obtained from animal/marine sources, and it can also be extracted or produced from agriculture waste products like mushroom or different fungal sources after...

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Bioplastic classifications and innovations in antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant applications

Conventional plastics exacerbate climate change by generating substantial amounts of greenhouse gases and solid wastes throughout their lifecycle. To address the environmental and economic challenges...

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Development and characterization of food packaging bioplastic film from cocoa pod husk cellulose incorporated with sugarcane bagasse fibre

Agricultural wastes, including cocoa pod husk (waste from the chocolate industry) and sugarcane bagasse (waste from the sugar industry), are increasing day by day. The development of food packaging...

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Bacterial cellulose cookbook: A systematic review on sustainable and cost-effective substrates

Bacterial cellulose is a versatile material with applications in many industries. However, the widespread uptake of bacterial cellulose faces challenges including high production costs and lack of scalability....

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Biobased materials for food packaging

Consumers prefer foods that are healthier with high quality and safety. Food packaging are demanded to effectively extend the shelf-life, preserve the nutrients and decrease the microbial contamination...

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Molded fiber and pulp products as green and sustainable alternatives to plastics: A mini review

There are significant incentives/pressures on decreasing the use of plastics and their related products in the packaging industry, correspondingly, strong demands are emerging for clean, renewable,...

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Chitosan as A Preservative for Fruits and Vegetables: A Review on Chemistry and Antimicrobial Properties

Chitosan, derived from chitin, a major constituent (in quantity) of crustaceans, is a unique aminopolysaccharide with emerging commercial potential in agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals...

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Biorenewable materials for water remediation: The central role of cellulose in achieving sustainability

As the population increases and manufacturing grows, greenhouse gas and other harmful emissions increase. Contaminated with chemicals such as dyes, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, oil, heavy metals or...

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Starting materials, processes and characteristics of bio-based foams: A review

Biofoam products have attracted considerable attention lately because there is a growing demand for green/sustainable products. To this end, various biobased foams have either been developed or are...

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Recent development and challenges in enhancing fire performance on wood and wood-based composites: A 10-year review from 2012 to 2021

Due to their durability, versatility, and aesthetic value, wood and wood-based composites are widely used as building materials. The fact that these materials are flammable, however, raises a major...

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Cyanobacteria: Photosynthetic cell factories for biofuel production

Cyanobacteria are photoautotrophic prokaryotes that perform oxygenic photosynthesis through photo oxidation of water. They have been widely used as model organisms for studying photosynthesis. In recent...

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A review on raw materials, commercial production and properties of lyocell fiber

As one of the regenerated cellulosic fibers, viscose fiber has the largest output. However, the wastes produced in the manufacturing process are difficult to eliminate, which restricts the development...

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Beyond cotton and polyester: An evaluation of emerging feedstocks and conversion methods for the future of fashion industry

As the global population grows, the demand for textiles is increasing rapidly. However, this puts immense pressure on manufacturers to produce more fiber. While synthetic fibers can be produced cheaply,...

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Anaerobic digestion bacteria algae (ADBA): A mathematical model of mixotrophic algal growth with indigenous bacterial inhibition in anaerobic digestion effluent

•A kinetic model for algal mixotrophic growth in anaerobic digester effluent.•The interaction between algae and bacteria was analyzed using the model.•The dilution and sterilization of wastewater showed...

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Superhydrophobic modification of cellulose and cotton textiles: Methodologies and applications

Superhydrophobic cellulose-based products have immense potential in many industries where plastics and other polymers with hydrophobic properties are used. Superhydrophobic cellulose-based plastic is...

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Selective biomass conversion over novel designed tandem catalyst

Selective conversion of biomass into targeted molecules like polyols, especially, from cellulosic compounds, is being widely investigated as a sustainable process to produce biodiesel and bio-additives....

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Antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of pomegranate peel phenolic compounds: Varietal screening through a multivariate approach

Pomegranates are rich in phenolic compounds and known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. The highest concentration of these compounds is found in the peel (exocarp...

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A lignin-based controlled/sustained release hydrogel by integrating mechanical strengthening and bioactivities of lignin

The favorable antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of lignin have been shown to promote wound healing. However, the accumulation of lignin in high concentrations in the body brings about varying...

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Enhancing compatibility and biodegradability of polylactic acid/biomass composites through torrefaction of forest residue

This study investigated the effects of torrefaction on forest residue (FR) and its subsequent application as a bulk-loading filler in polylactic acid (PLA) composites. Torrefaction enhanced the chemical...

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Shedding light on the existence of Furan fatty acids in latex lipids across a wide diversity of Hevea brasiliensis genotypes

Furan fatty acids produced by plants and bacteria, and present in some edible resources, have attracted significant scientific attention for their health benefits. They include 10,13-epoxy-11-methyl-octadecan-10,12-dienoic...

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Remediation and resource utilization of Cr(Ⅲ), Al(Ⅲ) and Zr(Ⅳ)-containing tannery effluent based on chitosan-carboxymethyl cellulose aerogel

Composite aerogel based on sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMCNa) and chitosan (CS), i.e., CS/CMCNa, was prepared through a sol-gel method. Then, CS/CMCNa was used for simulating the adsorption of metal...

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