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Ahmed SS, Khan TK, Abd El-Aziz GH, Shoala T, El-Garhy HAS, Fahmy AH. Implementation of Biopolymeric Nanomaterials to Reduce the Negative Impacts of Salinity on Tomato Quantity and Quality. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28041594. [PMID: 36838587 PMCID: PMC9962965 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28041594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Sustainable waste reduction strategies and innovative waste reduction concepts, as well as their application in the creation of compounds and products with added value, can benefit the economy while reducing environmental pressures. This research aimed to use biopolymeric nanomaterials to reduce the negative effects of salinity on tomato yield and quality. Three types of biopolymers (cellulose, pectin, and starch) were synthesized and characterized using natural materials such as rice straw, orange peel, and potato peel. The polymer's ability to retain sodium ions was investigated. A greenhouse experiment was conducted to assess the potential of natural polymers (cellulose, starch, and pectin individually or in combination) to reduce the salinity side effects on tomato plants (Solanum Lycopersicon L.) cultivar (Super Strain B). Tomato seeds were germinated on soil bits for 20 days before planting five seedlings in each pot (20 cm diameter) with three replicates and filling each pot with sandy loam soil, with or without natural polymers at a rate of 2 g/Kg. The results revealed that all the polymers utilized had a superlative capability to hold sodium ions for both soluble and exchanged sodium. The use of various natural polymer hydrogels increased the number and fresh weight of tomato fruits. Data showed that using biopolymers hydrogels reduced salinity stress by rising the content of phenol, flavonoid, and antioxidant enzymes such as catalase and peroxidase. The use of natural biopolymers significantly improved total soluble solids, pH, and juice substance. Implementing biopolymeric materials could reduce environmental pressures while increasing farm income. Innovative waste reduction strategies, such as the creation of value-added products, will benefit the economy, and this work is a good start in that direction.
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- Shreen S. Ahmed
- Soil, Water and Environment Research Institute, ARC, Giza 12619, Egypt
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Environmental Biotechnology Department, College of Biotechnology, Misr University for Science and Technology, Giza 12563, Egypt
- Correspondence:
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- Genetics and Genetic Engineering Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Qalyubia 13736, Egypt
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- Agricultural Genetic Engineering Research Institute, ARC, Giza 12619, Egypt
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Rachiero GP, Berton P, Shamshina J. Deep Eutectic Solvents: Alternative Solvents for Biomass-Based Waste Valorization. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27196606. [PMID: 36235144 PMCID: PMC9573730 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Innovative technologies can transform what are now considered “waste streams” into feedstocks for a range of products. Indeed, the use of biomass as a source of biopolymers and chemicals currently has a consolidated economic dimension, with well-developed and regulated markets, in which the evaluation of the manufacturing processes relies on specific criteria such as purity and yield, and respects defined regulatory parameters for the process safety. In this context, ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents have been proposed as environmentally friendly solvents for applications related to biomass waste valorization. This mini-review draws attention to some recent advancements in the use of a series of new-solvent technologies, with an emphasis on deep eutectic solvents (DESs) as key players in the development of new processes for biomass waste valorization. This work aims to highlight the role and importance of DESs in the following three strategic areas: chitin recovery from biomass and isolation of valuable chemicals and biofuels from biomass waste streams.
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- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute (FBRI), Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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The Opportunity of Valorizing Agricultural Waste, Through Its Conversion into Biostimulants, Biofertilizers, and Biopolymers. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13052710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The problems arising from the limited availability of natural resources and the impact of certain anthropogenic activities on the environment must be addressed as soon as possible. To meet this challenge, it is necessary, among other things, to reconsider and redesign agricultural systems to find more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions, paying specific attention to waste from agriculture. Indeed, the transition to a more sustainable and circular economy should also involve the effective valorization of agricultural waste, which should be seen as an excellent opportunity to obtain valuable materials. For the reasons mentioned above, this review reports and discusses updated studies dealing with the valorization of agricultural waste, through its conversion into materials to be applied to crops and soil. In particular, this review highlights the opportunity to obtain plant biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biopolymers from agricultural waste. This approach can decrease the impact of waste on the environment, allow the replacement and reduction in the use of synthetic compounds in agriculture, and facilitate the transition to a sustainable circular economy.
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Su Z, Wang F, Xie Y, Xie H, Mao G, Zhang H, Song A, Zhang Z. Reassessment of the role of CaCO 3 in n-butanol production from pretreated lignocellulosic biomass by Clostridium acetobutylicum. Sci Rep 2020; 10:17956. [PMID: 33087773 PMCID: PMC7578090 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74899-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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In this study, the role of CaCO3 in n-butanol production was further investigated using corn straw hydrolysate (CSH) media by Clostridium acetobutylicum CICC 8016. CaCO3 addition stimulated sugars utilization and butanol production. Further study showed that calcium salts addition to CSH media led to the increase in Ca2+ concentration both intracellularly and extracellularly. Interestingly, without calcium salts addition, intracellular Ca2+ concentration in the synthetic P2 medium was much higher than that in the CSH medium despite the lower extracellular Ca2+ concentrations in the P2 medium. These results indicated that without additional calcium salts, Ca2+ uptake by C. acetobutylicum CICC 8016 in the CSH medium may be inhibited by non-sugar biomass degradation compounds, such as furans, phenolics and organic acids. Comparative proteomics analysis results showed that most enzymes involved in glycolysis, redox balance and amino acids metabolism were up-regulated with CaCO3 addition. This study provides further insights into the role of CaCO3 in n-butanol production using real biomass hydrolysate.
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- Zengping Su
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Nongye Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Nongye Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan Province, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Nongye Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Nongye Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Nongye Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Nongye Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan Province, China
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbial Enzyme Engineering (Ministry of Agriculture), College of Life Science, Henan Agricultural University, No. 63, Nongye Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, 450002, Henan Province, China.
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- Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy, Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia.,School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, Australia
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Cell Factories for Industrial Production Processes: Current Issues and Emerging Solutions. Processes (Basel) 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/pr8070768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Despite all the progresses made by metabolic engineering, still only a few biotechnological processes are running at an industrial level. In order to boost the biotechnological sector, integration strategies as well as long-term views are needed. The aim of the present review is to identify the main drawbacks in biotechnological processes, and to propose possible solutions to overcome the issues in question. Novel cell factories and bioreactor design are discussed as possible solutions. In particular, the following microorganisms: Yarrowia lipolytica, Trichosporon oleaginosus, Ustilago cynodontis, Debaryomyces hansenii along with sequential bioreactor configurations are presented as possible cell factories and bioreactor design solutions, respectively.
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Senila L, Kovacs E, Scurtu DA, Cadar O, Becze A, Senila M, Levei EA, Dumitras DE, Tenu I, Roman C. Bioethanol Production from Vineyard Waste by Autohydrolysis Pretreatment and Chlorite Delignification via Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25112606. [PMID: 32503355 PMCID: PMC7321332 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25112606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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In this paper, the production of a second-generation bioethanol from lignocellulosic vineyard cutting wastes was investigated in order to define the optimal operating conditions of the autohydrolysis pretreatment, chlorite delignification and simultaneous saccharification and fermentation (SSF). The autohydrolysis of vine-shoot wastes resulted in liquors containing mainly a mixture of monosaccharides, degradation products and spent solids (rich in cellulose and lignin), with potential utility in obtaining valuable chemicals and bioethanol. The autohydrolysis of the vine-shoot wastes was carried out at 165 and 180 °C for 10 min residence time, and the resulted solid and liquid phases composition were analysed. The resulted liquid fraction contained hemicellulosic sugars as a mixture of alpha (α) and beta (β) sugar anomers, and secondary by-products. The solid fraction was delignified using the sodium chlorite method for the separation of lignin and easier access of enzymes to the cellulosic sugars, and then, converted to ethanol by the SSF process. The maximum bioethanol production (6%) was obtained by autohydrolysis (165 °C), chlorite delignification and SSF process at 37 °C, 10% solid loading, 72 h. The principal component analysis was used to identify the main parameters that influence the chemical compositions of vine-shoot waste for different varieties.
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- Lacrimioara Senila
- National Institute for Research and Development of Optoelectronics Bucharest INOE 2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation subsidiary, 67 Donath Street, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.K.); (D.A.S.); (O.C.); (A.B.); (M.S.); (E.A.L.); (C.R.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-264-420-590
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Optoelectronics Bucharest INOE 2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation subsidiary, 67 Donath Street, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.K.); (D.A.S.); (O.C.); (A.B.); (M.S.); (E.A.L.); (C.R.)
- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Optoelectronics Bucharest INOE 2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation subsidiary, 67 Donath Street, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.K.); (D.A.S.); (O.C.); (A.B.); (M.S.); (E.A.L.); (C.R.)
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Optoelectronics Bucharest INOE 2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation subsidiary, 67 Donath Street, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.K.); (D.A.S.); (O.C.); (A.B.); (M.S.); (E.A.L.); (C.R.)
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Optoelectronics Bucharest INOE 2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation subsidiary, 67 Donath Street, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.K.); (D.A.S.); (O.C.); (A.B.); (M.S.); (E.A.L.); (C.R.)
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Optoelectronics Bucharest INOE 2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation subsidiary, 67 Donath Street, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.K.); (D.A.S.); (O.C.); (A.B.); (M.S.); (E.A.L.); (C.R.)
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Optoelectronics Bucharest INOE 2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation subsidiary, 67 Donath Street, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.K.); (D.A.S.); (O.C.); (A.B.); (M.S.); (E.A.L.); (C.R.)
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- Faculty of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3-5 Manastur Street, 400372 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania;
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- National Institute for Research and Development of Optoelectronics Bucharest INOE 2000, Research Institute for Analytical Instrumentation subsidiary, 67 Donath Street, 400293 Cluj-Napoca, Romania; (E.K.); (D.A.S.); (O.C.); (A.B.); (M.S.); (E.A.L.); (C.R.)
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