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Huang P, Chen Y, Li Z, Zhang B, Yu S, Zhou Y. Ammonia-dependent reducing power redistribution for purple phototrophic bacteria culture-based biohydrogen production. WATER RESEARCH 2024; 256:121599. [PMID: 38615602 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2024.121599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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The global energy crisis has intensified the search for sustainable and clean alternatives, with biohydrogen emerging as a promising solution to address environmental challenges. Leveraging photo fermentation (PF) process, purple phototrophic bacteria (PPB) can harness reducing power derived from organic substrates to facilitate hydrogen production. However, existing studies report much lower H2 yields than theoretical value when using acetate as carbon source and ammonia as nitrogen source, primarily attributed to the widely employed pulse-feeding mode which suffers from ammonia inhibition effect on nitrogenase. To address this issue, a continuous feeding mode was applied to avoid ammonia accumulation in this study. On the other hand, other pathways like carbon fixation and polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) formation could compete reducing power with H2 production. However, the reducing power allocation under continuous feeding mode is not yet clear. In this study, the reducing power allocation and hydrogen production performance were evaluated under various ammonia loading, using acetate as carbon source and infrared LED at around 50 W·m-2 as light source. The results show that (a) The absence of ammonia resulted in the best performance for hydrogen production, with 44 % of the reducing power distributed to H2 and the highest H2 volumetric productivity, while the allocation of reducing power to hydrogen production stopped when ammonia loading was above 7.6 mg NH4-N·L-1·d-1; (b) when PPB required to eliminate reducing power under ammonia limited conditions, PHA production was the preferred pathway followed by the hydrogen production pathway, but once PHA accumulation reached saturation, hydrogen generation pathway dominated; (c) under ammonia limited conditions, the TCA cycle was more activated rendering higher NADH (i.e. reducing power) production compared with that under ammonia sufficient conditions which was verified by metagenomics analysis, and all the hydrogen production, PHA accumulation and carbon fixation pathways were highly active to dissipate reducing power. This work provides the insight of reducing power distribution and PPB biohydrogen production variated by ammonia loading under continuous feeding mode.
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- Peitian Huang
- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, 637335, Singapore; Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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- Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore, 637141, Singapore; School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Nanyang Technological University, 61 Nanyang Drive, 637335, Singapore; Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Cleantech Loop, Singapore, 637141, Singapore
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore.
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Teke GM, Anye Cho B, Bosman CE, Mapholi Z, Zhang D, Pott RWM. Towards industrial biological hydrogen production: a review. World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 40:37. [PMID: 38057658 PMCID: PMC10700294 DOI: 10.1007/s11274-023-03845-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Increased production of renewable energy sources is becoming increasingly needed. Amidst other strategies, one promising technology that could help achieve this goal is biological hydrogen production. This technology uses micro-organisms to convert organic matter into hydrogen gas, a clean and versatile fuel that can be used in a wide range of applications. While biohydrogen production is in its early stages, several challenges must be addressed for biological hydrogen production to become a viable commercial solution. From an experimental perspective, the need to improve the efficiency of hydrogen production, the optimization strategy of the microbial consortia, and the reduction in costs associated with the process is still required. From a scale-up perspective, novel strategies (such as modelling and experimental validation) need to be discussed to facilitate this hydrogen production process. Hence, this review considers hydrogen production, not within the framework of a particular production method or technique, but rather outlines the work (bioreactor modes and configurations, modelling, and techno-economic and life cycle assessment) that has been done in the field as a whole. This type of analysis allows for the abstraction of the biohydrogen production technology industrially, giving insights into novel applications, cross-pollination of separate lines of inquiry, and giving a reference point for researchers and industrial developers in the field of biohydrogen production.
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- G M Teke
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
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Wang Y, Yang S, Liu J, Wang J, Xiao M, Liang Q, Ren X, Wang Y, Mou H, Sun H. Realization process of microalgal biorefinery: The optional approach toward carbon net-zero emission. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 901:165546. [PMID: 37454852 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) emission has already become a dire threat to the human race and Earth's ecology. Microalgae are recommended to be engineered as CO2 fixers in biorefinery, which play crucial roles in responding climate change and accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. This review sorted through each segment of microalgal biorefinery to explore the potential for its practical implementation and commercialization, offering valuable insights into research trends and identifies challenges that needed to be addressed in the development process. Firstly, the known mechanisms of microalgal photosynthetic CO2 fixation and the approaches for strain improvement were summarized. The significance of process regulation for strengthening fixation efficiency and augmenting competitiveness was emphasized, with a specific focus on CO2 and light optimization strategies. Thereafter, the massive potential of microalgal refineries for various bioresource production was discussed in detail, and the integration with contaminant reclamation was mentioned for economic and ecological benefits. Subsequently, economic and environmental impacts of microalgal biorefinery were evaluated via life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis (TEA) to lit up commercial feasibility. Finally, the current obstacles and future perspectives were discussed objectively to offer an impartial reference for future researchers and investors.
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- Yuxin Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- Laboratory for Algae Biotechnology and Innovation, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China
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- Marine Science research Institute of Shandong Province, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.
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Nirmala N, Praveen G, AmitKumar S, SundarRajan P, Baskaran A, Priyadharsini P, SanjayKumar S, Dawn S, Pavithra KG, Arun J, Pugazhendhi A. A review on biological biohydrogen production: Outlook on genetic strain enhancements, reactor model and techno-economics analysis. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 896:165143. [PMID: 37369314 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Modernisation of industrial and transportation sector would have not imaginable without the help of fossil fuels, but constant usage has led to many environmental concerns. As a step forward, for safer next generation living we are forced to look into green fuels like bio‑hydrogen and higher alcohols. This review mainly focuses on bio‑hydrogen production via biological pathways, genetic improvements, knowledge gap, economics, and future directions. Dark and photo fermentation process with the factor influence the process (pH regulation, temperature, hydraulic retention time, organic loading rate, Maintenance, Nutrient) is studied. Integration of dark fermentation and microbial electrolysis cell is the most trending progression for sustainable bio‑hydrogen production. Genetic improvement of microbe for biohydrogen production via inactivation of hydrogenase (H2ase) and improve oxygen tolerant H2ase. In future, bioaugmentation, multidisciplinary integrated process and microbial electrolysis needs to be experimented in industrial level scale for successful commercialization. About 41.47 mmol H2/g DCW h at 40 g/L of optimum biohydrogen production was obtained through glycerol fermentation. From the studies, the cost of biohydrogen production was found to high with respect to the direct bio photolysis it cost around $7.24 kg-1; for indirect bio photolysis it cost around $7.54 kg-1 and for fermentation it cost around $7.61 kg-1.
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- Narasiman Nirmala
- Centre for Waste Management - International Research Centre, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Jeppiaar Nagar (OMR), Chennai 600119, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Kozhikode 673601, Kerala, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Centre for Alternate and Renewable Energy Research, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, School of Engineering, Energy Acres Building, Bidholi, Dehradun 248007, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, B. S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science and Technology, GST Road, Vandalur, Chennai 600 048, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre for Waste Management - International Research Centre, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Jeppiaar Nagar (OMR), Chennai 600119, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre for Waste Management - International Research Centre, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Jeppiaar Nagar (OMR), Chennai 600119, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre for Waste Management - International Research Centre, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Jeppiaar Nagar (OMR), Chennai 600119, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Environmental and Water Resource Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, India
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- Centre for Waste Management - International Research Centre, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Jeppiaar Nagar (OMR), Chennai 600119, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; University Centre for Research & Development, Department of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali-140103, India.
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Li X, Lv J, Lin L, Dong J, Liu Z, Yang JY. Prediction of radiative properties of spherical microalgae considering internal heterogeneity and optical constants of various components. OPTICS EXPRESS 2023; 31:18026-18038. [PMID: 37381521 DOI: 10.1364/oe.488913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Most of the current predictions of the radiative properties of microalgae use the homogeneous sphere approximation based on the Mie scattering theory, and the refractive indices of the model were regarded as fixed values. Using the recently measured optical constants of various microalgae components, we propose a spherical heterogeneous model for spherical microalgae. The optical constants of the heterogeneous model were characterized by the measured optical constants of microalgae components for the first time. The radiative properties of the heterogeneous sphere were calculated using the T-matrix method and were well verified by measurements. It shows that the internal microstructure has a more significant effect on scattering cross-section and scattering phase function than absorption cross-section. Compared with the traditional homogeneous models selected with fixed values as refractive index, the calculation accuracy of scattering cross-section of the heterogeneous model improved by 15%-150%. The scattering phase function of the heterogeneous sphere approximation agreed better with measurements than the homogeneous models due to the more detailed description of the internal microstructure. It can be concluded that considering the internal microstructure of microalgae and characterizing the microstructure of the model by the optical constants of the microalgae components helps to reduce the error caused by the simplification of the actual cell.
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Li L, Shastik E, Zhang L, Liu J. Photorespiration plays an important role in H2 production by marine Chlorella pyrenoidosa. ALGAL RES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2023.103072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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Lozano DA, Niño-Navarro C, Chairez I, Salgado-Manjarrez E, García-Peña EI. Intensification of Hydrogen Production by a Co-culture of Syntrophomonas wolfei and Rhodopseudomonas palustris Employing High Concentrations of Butyrate as a Substrate. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2023; 195:1800-1822. [PMID: 36399303 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-022-04220-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The purpose of this study is to present an effective form of developing a sequential dark (DF) and photo (PF) fermentation using volatile fatty acids (VFAs) and nitrogen compounds as bonding components between both metabolic networks of microbial growing in each fermentation. A simultaneous (co-)culture of Syntrophomonas wolfei (with its ability to consume butyrate and produce acetate) and Rhodopseudomonas palustris (that can use the produced acetate as a carbon source) performed a syntrophic metabolism. The former bacteria consumed the acetate/butyrate mixture reducing the butyrate concentration below 2.0 g/L, permitting Rhodopseudomonas palustris to produce hydrogen. Considering that the inoculum composition (Syntrophomonas wolfei/Rhodopseudomonas palustris) and the nitrogen source (yeast extract) define the microbial biomass specific productivity and the butyrate consumption, a response surface methodology defined the best inoculum design and yeast extract (YE) yielding to the highest biomass concentration of 1.1 g/L after 380.00 h. A second culture process (without a nitrogen source) showed the biomass produced in the previous culture process yields to produce a total cumulated hydrogen concentration of 3.4 mmol. This value was not obtained previously with the pure strain Rhodopseudomonas palustris if the culture medium contained butyrate concentration above 2.0 g/L, representing a contribution to the sequential fermentation scheme based on DF and PF.
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- D A Lozano
- Bioprocesses Department, UPIBI, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Bioprocesses Department, UPIBI, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Bioprocesses Department, UPIBI, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico.
- Institute of Advanced Materials for Sustainable Manufacturing, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico.
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- Bioengineering Department, UPIBI, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Bioengineering Department, UPIBI, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
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Shui X, Jiang D, Li Y, Zhang H, Yang J, Zhang X, Zhang Q. Enhancement of static magnetic field on biological hydrogen production via photo-fermentation of giant reed. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 367:128221. [PMID: 36332865 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The effect of static magnetic field (SMF) on the system of photo-fermentation biological hydrogen production remains dimness. The goal of this study was to clarify the correlation between external SMF addition and hydrogen production via photo-fermentation from giant reed. SMF with 20 mT improved the cumulative H2 yield by 26.1% and reduced the lag time of hydrogen production by 56.7% compared with that of without external magnetic field. Moreover, 20 mT of SMF not only enhanced the activity of nitrogenase by 94.52%, but also obtained the maximum energy conversion efficiency of 27.27%. The distribution of volatile fatty acids proved that the concentration of acetic acid and butyric acid were 137% and 81% higher than that of without SMF, respectively. The results would help to trigger the positive interaction between SMF and microorganism and to avoid the possible negative interaction.
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- Xuenan Shui
- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Huanghe S & T University, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Huanghe S & T University, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Huanghe S & T University, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Huanghe S & T University, Zhengzhou 450006, China.
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Mustafi NN, Hossain MI, Ahammad MF, Naz S. Biohydrogen production from Euglena acus microalgae available in Bangladesh. MethodsX 2022; 10:101976. [PMID: 36619370 PMCID: PMC9813533 DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2022.101976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Hydrogen is generally considered as an ideal non-polluting future energy carrier because it releases energy and water as a byproduct on combustion. Besides, hydrogen possesses the highest energy density on mass basis compared to any other fuel. However, hydrogen production in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way still remains a challenge. Recently, biohydrogen production from green microalgae has gained significant attention due to availability of the feedstock, which are environmentally friendly and renewable. Biohydrogen production from photosynthetic microalgae is attractive, however in the current context, it has a low yield, and an optimization of the affecting parameters including algae concentration, light intensity, culture medium, etc. is critical. In this study, biohydrogen was produced in laboratory from Euglena acus microalgae as it was locally available in Bangladesh.•The effect of two different culture mediums (i.e. sulfur-rich and sulfur-deprived TAP mediums) for microalgae cultivation and biohydrogen yield were studied.•Depending on the concentration of microalgae (50% and 75% by weight) in the medium solution ∼3 ml to 5 ml biohydrogen was obtained.
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- Nirendra Nath Mustafi
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering &Technology, Rajshahi, 6204, Bangladesh,Corresponding author at: Mechanical Engineering, RUET: Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi 6204, Bangladesh.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering &Technology, Rajshahi, 6204, Bangladesh
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering &Technology, Rajshahi, 6204, Bangladesh
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Xie Y, Khoo KS, Chew KW, Devadas VV, Phang SJ, Lim HR, Rajendran S, Show PL. Advancement of renewable energy technologies via artificial and microalgae photosynthesis. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 363:127830. [PMID: 36029982 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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There has been an urgent need to tackle global climate change and replace conventional fuels with alternatives from sustainable sources. This has led to the emergence of bioenergy sources like biofuels and biohydrogen extracted from microalgae biomass. Microalgae takes up carbon dioxide and absorbs sunlight, as part of its photosynthesis process, for growth and producing useful compounds for renewable energy. While, the developments in artificial photosynthesis to a chemical process that biomimics the natural photosynthesis process to fix CO2 in the air. However, the artificial photosynthesis technology is still being investigated for its implementation in large scale production. Microalgae photosynthesis can provide the same advantages as artificial photosynthesis, along with the prospect of having final microalgae products suitable for various application. There are significant potential to adapt either microalgae photosynthesis or artificial photosynthesis to reduce the CO2 in the climate and contribute to a cleaner and green cultivation method.
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- Youping Xie
- College of Biological Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Jalan Venna P5/2, Precinct 5, 62200 Putrajaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Tarapacá, Avda. General Velasquez, 1775 Arica, Chile
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory for Subtropical Water Environment and Marine Biological Resources Protection, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, China; Department of Sustainable Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai 602105, India.
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Zhang Q, Liu H, Shui X, Li Y, Zhang Z. Research progress of additives in photobiological hydrogen production system to enhance biohydrogen. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 362:127787. [PMID: 35985465 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Photosynthetic biohydrogen has the advantages of extensive raw materials, clean and renewable, etc. But, its low substrate utilization rate limit its commercial application. It is reported that the use of additives in the process of biohydrogen by photofermentation is beneficial to increase biohydrogen. However, in practical application, the mechanism of additives in hydrogen production is not understood. This paper, the promotion effect of some additives on biohydrogen by photofermentation was reviewed. Whatever, the existing problems and development trends of various additives are also discussed. It is necessary to select appropriate additives according to the hydrogen-producing characteristics. The use of composite additives may further enhance biohydrogen, but the specific situation needs further exploration. The research results of this paper can help readers to further understand the role of additives in the crouse of photofermentative biohydrogen, provide reference for the research of photofermentative biohydrogen.
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- Quanguo Zhang
- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Huanghe S & T University, Zhengzhou 450006, China.
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Huanghe S & T University, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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Chan SS, Low SS, Chew KW, Ling TC, Rinklebe J, Juan JC, Ng EP, Show PL. Prospects and environmental sustainability of phyconanotechnology: A review on algae-mediated metal nanoparticles synthesis and mechanism. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113140. [PMID: 35314164 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In recent years, researchers have proven that the employment of natural green components in the biogenesis of nanoparticles from microalgae species is one of the ways to delight the global environment issues. The application of nanotechnology with the exploitation of phycochemical produced from algae species is known as 'phyconanotechnology'. The use of biological compounds by microalgae as reducing agents for the synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles has shown promising results such as cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Different classifications of algae such as brown algae, red algae, green algae, and cyanobacteria are studied for the synthesis of different types of metal nanoparticles. It is also an important motive to acknowledge the mechanisms of the microalgae-mediated biosynthesis of nanoparticles via an intracellular pathway or extracellular pathway. Besides, microalgae species as biogenic sources preclude the use of conventional methods reagents, such as sodium borohydride (NaBH4) and N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), which further consolidates their position as the best choice for sustainable (economically and environmentally) nanoparticle synthesis compared to the conventional nanoparticles synthesis pathway.
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- Sook Sin Chan
- Institut Sains Biologi, Fakulti Sains, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Research Centre of Life Science and HealthCare, China Beacons Institute, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, 199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo, 315100, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, Fujian, China
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- Institut Sains Biologi, Fakulti Sains, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- University of Wuppertal, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Institute of Foundation Engineering, Water- and Waste-Management, Soil- and Groundwater-Management, Pauluskirchstraße 7, 42285, Wuppertal, Germany
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- Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Faculty of Engineering, Technology and Built Environment, UCSI University, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500, Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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Pansook S, Incharoensakdi A, Phunpruch S. Simazine Enhances Dark Fermentative H2 Production by Unicellular Halotolerant Cyanobacterium Aphanothece halophytica. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:904101. [PMID: 35910023 PMCID: PMC9335942 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.904101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The halotolerant cyanobacterium Aphanothece halophytica is a potential H2 producer that induces H2 evolution under nitrogen deprivation. H2 is mainly produced via the catabolism of stored glycogen under dark anaerobic condition. H2 evolution is catalyzed by O2-sensitive bidirectional hydrogenase. The aim of this study was to improve H2 production by A. halophytica using various kinds of inhibitors. Among all types of inhibitors, simazine efficiently promoted the highest H2 production under dark conditions. High simazine concentration and long-term incubation resulted in a decrease in cell and chlorophyll concentrations. The optimal simazine concentration for H2 production by A. halophytica was 25 µM. Simazine inhibited photosynthetic O2 evolution but promoted dark respiration, resulting in a decrease in O2 level. Hence, the bidirectional hydrogenase activity and H2 production was increased. A. halophytica showed the highest H2 production rate at 58.88 ± 0.22 µmol H2 g−1 dry weight h−1 and H2 accumulation at 356.21 ± 6.04 μmol H2 g−1 dry weight after treatment with 25 µM simazine under dark anaerobic condition for 2 and 24 h, respectively. This study demonstrates the potential of simazine for the enhancement of dark fermentative H2 production by A. halophytica.
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- Sunisa Pansook
- Department of Biology, School of Science, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Laboratory of Cyanobacterial Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Biology, School of Science, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand
- Bioenergy Research Unit, School of Science, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand
- *Correspondence: Saranya Phunpruch,
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Iqbal K, Saxena A, Pande P, Tiwari A, Chandra Joshi N, Varma A, Mishra A. Microalgae-bacterial granular consortium: Striding towards sustainable production of biohydrogen coupled with wastewater treatment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 354:127203. [PMID: 35462016 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Anthropogenic activities have drastically affected the environment, leading to increased waste accumulation in atmospheric bodies, including water. Wastewater treatment is an energy-consuming process and typically requires thousands of kilowatt hours of energy. This enormous energy demand can be fulfilled by utilizing the microbial electrolysis route to breakdown organic pollutants in wastewater which produces clean water and biohydrogen as a by-product of the reaction. Microalgae are the promising microorganism for the biohydrogen production, and it has been investigated that the interaction between microalgae and bacteria can be used to boost the yield of biohydrogen. Consortium of algae and bacteria resulting around 50-60% more biohydrogen production compared to the biohydrogen production of algae and bacteria separately. This review summarises the recent development in different microalgae-bacteria granular consortium systems successfully employed for biohydrogen generation. We also discuss the limitations in biohydrogen production and factors affecting its production from wastewater.
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- Khushboo Iqbal
- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201301, India
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- Diatom Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301, India
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201301, India
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- Diatom Research Laboratory, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301, India
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201301, India
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201301, India
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- Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida 201301, India.
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Uma VS, Usmani Z, Sharma M, Diwan D, Sharma M, Guo M, Tuohy MG, Makatsoris C, Zhao X, Thakur VK, Gupta VK. Valorisation of algal biomass to value-added metabolites: emerging trends and opportunities. PHYTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS : PROCEEDINGS OF THE PHYTOCHEMICAL SOCIETY OF EUROPE 2022; 22:1-26. [PMID: 35250414 PMCID: PMC8889523 DOI: 10.1007/s11101-022-09805-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Algal biomass is a promising feedstock for sustainable production of a range of value-added compounds and products including food, feed, fuel. To further augment the commercial value of algal metabolites, efficient valorization methods and biorefining channels are essential. Algal extracts are ideal sources of biotechnologically viable compounds loaded with anti-microbial, anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous and several therapeutic and restorative properties. Emerging technologies in biomass valorisation tend to reduce the significant cost burden in large scale operations precisely associated with the pre-treatment, downstream processing and waste management processes. In order to enhance the economic feasibility of algal products in the global market, comprehensive extraction of multi-algal product biorefinery is envisaged as an assuring strategy. Algal biorefinery has inspired the technologists with novel prospectives especially in waste recovery, carbon concentration/sequestration and complete utilisation of the value-added products in a sustainable closed-loop methodology. This review critically examines the latest trends in the algal biomass valorisation and the expansive feedstock potentials in a biorefinery perspective. The recent scope dynamics of algal biomass utilisation such as bio-surfactants, oleochemicals, bio-stimulants and carbon mitigation have also been discussed. The existing challenges in algal biomass valorisation, current knowledge gaps and bottlenecks towards commercialisation of algal technologies are discussed. This review is a comprehensive presentation of the road map of algal biomass valorisation techniques towards biorefinery technology. The global market view of the algal products, future research directions and emerging opportunities are reviewed.
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- V. S. Uma
- Radiological and Environmental Safety Group, Department of Atomic Energy, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Govt of India, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu India
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- Department of Applied Biology, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, 793101 India
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- Department of Applied Biology, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, 793101 India
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- School of Medicine, Washington University, Saint Louis, MO USA
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- Department of Botany, Sri Avadh Raj Singh Smarak Degree College, Gonda, UP India
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- Department of Engineering, Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, King’s College, Strand Campus, The Strand London, London, WC2R 2LS UK
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- Molecular Glycobiotechnology Group, Biochemistry, School of Natural Sciences, Ryan Institute and MaREI, National University of Ireland, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Engineering, Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, King’s College, Strand Campus, The Strand London, London, WC2R 2LS UK
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- Future Business Cambridge, Cambond Limited, Centre Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2HY UK
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, EH9 3JG Edinburgh, UK
- School of Engineering, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), 248007 Dehradun, India
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, EH9 3JG Edinburgh, UK
- Center for Safe and Improved Food, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG UK
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Liu T, Miao P, Shi Y, Tang KHD, Yap PS. Recent advances, current issues and future prospects of bioenergy production: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 810:152181. [PMID: 34883167 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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With the immense potential of bioenergy to drive carbon neutrality and achieve the climate targets of the Paris Agreement, this paper aims to present the recent advances in bioenergy production as well as their limitations. The novelty of this review is that it covers a comprehensive range of strategies in bioenergy production and it provides the future prospects for improvement. This paper reviewed more than 200 peer-reviewed scholarly papers mainly published between 2010 and 2021. Bioenergy is derived from biomass, which, through thermochemical and biochemical processes, is converted into various forms of biofuels. This paper reveals that bioenergy production is temperature-dependent and thermochemical processes currently have the advantage of higher efficiency over biochemical processes in terms of lower response time and higher conversion. However, biochemical processes produce more volatile organic compounds and have lower energy and temperature requirements. The combination of the two processes could fill the shortcomings of a single process. The choices of feedstock are diverse as well. In the future, it can be anticipated that continuous technological development to enhance the commercial viability of different processes, as well as approaches of ensuring their sustainability, will be among the main aspects to be studied in greater detail.
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- Tianqi Liu
- Department of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- Department of Architecture and Design, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Environmental Science Program, Division of Science and Technology, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College, Zhuhai 519087, China
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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Biswal T, Shadangi KP, Sarangi PK. Application of Nanotechnology in the Production of Biohydrogen: A Review. Chem Eng Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202000565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Trinath Biswal
- Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology Department of Chemistry 768018 Burla Odisha India
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- Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology Department of Chemical Engineering 768018 Burla Odisha India
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Singh H, Paritosh K, Vivekanand V. Microorganism assisted biohydrogen production and bioreactors: an overview. Chem Eng Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202000561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Himanshi Singh
- Centre for converging technology University of Rajasthan Jaipur Rajasthan India
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- Centre for Energy and Environment Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur Rajasthan India
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- Centre for Energy and Environment Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur Rajasthan India
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The major demand of energy in today’s world is fulfilled by the fossil fuels which are not renewable in nature and can no longer be used once exhausted. In the beginning of the 21st century, the limitation of the fossil fuels, continually growing energy demand, and growing impact of green-house gas emissions on the environment were identified as the major challenges with current energy infrastructure all over the world. The energy obtained from fossil fuel is cheap due to its established infrastructure; however, these possess serious issues, as mentioned above, and cause bad environmental impact. Therefore, renewable energy resources are looked to as contenders which may fulfil most energy requirements. Among them, hydrogen is considered as the most environmentally friendly fuel. Hydrogen is clean, sustainable fuel and it has promise as a future energy carrier. It also has the ability to substitute the present energy infrastructure which is based on fossil fuel. This is seen and projected as a solution for the above-mentioned problems including rise in global temperature and environmental degradation. Environmental and economic aspects are the important factors to be considered to establish hydrogen infrastructure. This article describes the various aspects of hydrogen including production, storage, and applications with a focus on fuel cell based electric vehicles. Their environmental as well as economic aspects are also discussed herein.
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Zhang Q, Zhu S, Zhang Z, Zhang H, Xia C. Enhancement strategies for photo-fermentative biohydrogen production: A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 340:125601. [PMID: 34330005 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biohydrogen production by photo fermentation is an attractive clean energy production approach with less environmental pollution and higher substrate conversion. In recent years, various measures have been used to improve biohydrogen production performance, but there is a lack of systematic and comprehensive summary and analysis. Hence, the recent literatures on enhancing biohydrogen production by photo fermentation were summarized, and the functional mechanisms of enhancement strategies were explained. In this work, these measures were divided into four categories according to their roles in photo fermentation, including substrate pretreatment, bacterial modification and immobilization, additive addition, reactor design optimization. It can be concluded that the optimal enhancement conditions of each strategy were affected by substrate type, strain and process parameters. According to the results of this work, it was expected to give readers a clear understanding and provide a scientific reference of the research of photosynthetic biohydrogen production.
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- Quanguo Zhang
- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China; Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Huanghe S&T University, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Key Laboratory of New Materials and Facilities for Rural Renewable Energy (MOA of China), Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
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- Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Huanghe S&T University, Zhengzhou 450006, China
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Tanvir RU, Zhang J, Canter T, Chen D, Lu J, Hu Z. Harnessing Solar Energy using Phototrophic Microorganisms: A Sustainable Pathway to Bioenergy, Biomaterials, and Environmental Solutions. RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS 2021; 146:1-111181. [PMID: 34526853 PMCID: PMC8437043 DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2021.111181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Phototrophic microorganisms (microbial phototrophs) use light as an energy source to carry out various metabolic processes producing biomaterials and bioenergy and supporting their own growth. Among them, microalgae and cyanobacteria have been utilized extensively for bioenergy, biomaterials, and environmental applications. Their superior photosynthetic efficiency, lipid content, and shorter cultivation time compared to terrestrial biomass make them more suitable for efficient production of bioenergy and biomaterials. Other phototrophic microorganisms, especially anoxygenic phototrophs, demonstrated the ability to survive and flourish while producing renewable energy and high-value products under harsh environmental conditions. This review presents a comprehensive overview of microbial phototrophs on their (i) production of bioenergy and biomaterials, (ii) emerging and innovative applications for environmental conservation, mitigation, and remediation, and (iii) physical, genetic, and metabolic pathways to improve light harvesting and biomass/biofuel/biomaterial production. Both physical (e.g., incremental irradiation) and genetic approaches (e.g., truncated antenna) are implemented to increase the light-harvesting efficiency. Increases in biomass yield and metabolic products are possible through the manipulation of metabolic pathways and selection of a proper strain under optimal cultivation conditions and downstream processing, including harvesting, extraction, and purification. Finally, the current barriers in harnessing solar energy using phototrophic microorganisms are presented, and future research perspectives are discussed, such as integrating phototrophic microorganisms with emerging technologies.
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- Rahamat Ullah Tanvir
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, 65211, USA
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- College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, 65211, USA
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- Dual Enrollment Program, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, 65211, USA
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- Office of Research and Development, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Cincinnati, Ohio, 45268, USA
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, 65211, USA
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Deseure J, Obeid J, Willison JC, Magnin JP. Reliable determination of the growth and hydrogen production parameters of the photosynthetic bacterium Rhodobacter capsulatus in fed batch culture using a combination of the Gompertz function and the Luedeking-Piret model. Heliyon 2021; 7:e07394. [PMID: 34296001 PMCID: PMC8282963 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In this study, experimental results of hydrogen producing process based on anaerobic photosynthesis using the purple non-sulfur bacterium Rhodobacter capsulatus are scrutinized. The bacterial culture was carried out in a photo-bioreactor operated in a quasi-continuous mode, using lactate as a carbon source. The method is based on the continuous stirred tank reactors (CSTR) technique to access kinetic parameters. The dynamic evolution of hydrogen production as a function of time was accurately simulated using Luedeking-Piret model and the growth of R. capsulatus was computed using Gompertz model. The combination of both models was successfully applied to determine the relevant parameters (λ, μmax, α and β) for two R. capsulatus strains studied: the wild-type strain B10 and the H2 over-producing mutant IR3. The mathematical description indicates that the photofermentation is more promising than dark fermentation for the conversion of organic substrates into biogas.
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- Jonathan Deseure
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Univ. Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LEPMI, 38000, Grenoble, France
- Corresponding author.
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Univ. Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LEPMI, 38000, Grenoble, France
- Al Baath University, Faculty of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Homs, Syria
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- Laboratoire de Chimie et Biologie des Métaux (UMR 5249 CEA-CNRS-UGA), DRF/IRIG/DIESE/CBM, CEA-Grenoble, 38054, Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Univ. Savoie Mont Blanc, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LEPMI, 38000, Grenoble, France
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Yadav S, Singh D, Mohanty P, Sarangi PK. Biochemical and Thermochemical Routes of H
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Production from Food Waste: A Comparative Review. Chem Eng Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202000526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Sanjeev Yadav
- Shiv Nadar University Department of Chemical Engineering 201314 Gr. Noida India
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- Shiv Nadar University Department of Chemical Engineering 201314 Gr. Noida India
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- Govt. of India Department of Science and Technology 110016 New Delhi India
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Akubude VC, Okafor VC, Oyedokun JA, Petinrin OO, Nwaigwe KN. Application of Hemicellulose in Biohydrogen Production. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-61837-7_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Basak N, Jana AK, Das D. Photofermentative biohydrogen generation from organic acids by Rhodobacter sphaeroides O.U.001: Computational fluid dynamics modeling of hydrodynamics and temperature. Biotechnol Appl Biochem 2021; 69:783-797. [PMID: 33797113 DOI: 10.1002/bab.2151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Hydrogen gas is a clean-burning fuel suitable for powering public vehicles. Hydrogen fuel has the highest energy density (143 MJ kg-1 ). This research paper emphasizes three-dimensional hydrodynamics and temperature distribution during photobiohydrogen generation by Rhodobacter sphaeroides strain O.U.001 in a triple-jacketed 1 L photobioreactor (PBR). The fermentation broth has turbulent flow conditions and light gradients among various layers, which affect the light conversion efficiency of the PBR. From the carbon source (malic acid), various organic acids are produced within fermentation (lactate, acetate, and formate). Modeling and simulation studies by computational fluid dynamics confirmed uniform fluid dynamics and heat transfer throughout the annular PBR. The modified Gompertz equation gave good simulated fitting with an experimental value for H2 generation. R. sphaeroides O.U. 001 gave good simulated results for H2 generation with mathematical modeling of substrate consumption kinetics and substrate utilization for biomass.
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- Nitai Basak
- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Jalandhar, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, Jalandhar, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India
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Nagarajan D, Dong CD, Chen CY, Lee DJ, Chang JS. Biohydrogen production from microalgae-Major bottlenecks and future research perspectives. Biotechnol J 2021; 16:e2000124. [PMID: 33249754 DOI: 10.1002/biot.202000124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The imprudent use of fossil fuels has resulted in high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, leading to climate change and global warming. Reduction in GHG emissions and energy insecurity imposed by the depleting fossil fuel reserves led to the search for alternative sustainable fuels. Hydrogen is a potential alternative energy carrier and is of particular interest because hydrogen combustion releases only water. Hydrogen is also an important industrial feedstock. As an alternative energy carrier, hydrogen can be used in fuel cells for power generation. Current hydrogen production mainly relies on fossil fuels and is usually energy and CO2 -emission intensive, thus the use of fossil fuel-derived hydrogen as a carbon-free fuel source is fallacious. Biohydrogen production can be achieved via microbial methods, and the use of microalgae for hydrogen production is outstanding due to the carbon mitigating effects and the utilization of solar energy as an energy source by microalgae. This review provides comprehensive information on the mechanisms of hydrogen production by microalgae and the enzymes involved. The major challenges in the commercialization of microalgae-based photobiological hydrogen production are critically analyzed and future research perspectives are discussed. Life cycle analysis and economic assessment of hydrogen production by microalgae are also presented.
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- Dillirani Nagarajan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Marine Environmental Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Nanzih District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Center for Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Research Center for Smart Sustainable Circular Economy, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Isolation of Industrial Important Bioactive Compounds from Microalgae. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26040943. [PMID: 33579001 PMCID: PMC7916812 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26040943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 12/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Microalgae are known as a rich source of bioactive compounds which exhibit different biological activities. Increased demand for sustainable biomass for production of important bioactive components with various potential especially therapeutic applications has resulted in noticeable interest in algae. Utilisation of microalgae in multiple scopes has been growing in various industries ranging from harnessing renewable energy to exploitation of high-value products. The focuses of this review are on production and the use of value-added components obtained from microalgae with current and potential application in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmeceutical, energy and agri-food industries, as well as for bioremediation. Moreover, this work discusses the advantage, potential new beneficial strains, applications, limitations, research gaps and future prospect of microalgae in industry.
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Chen J, Li Q, Wang L, Fan C, Liu H. Advances in Whole‐Cell Photobiological Hydrogen Production. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202000051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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- Jie Chen
- School of Chemical Science and Engineering Shanghai Research Institute for Intelligent Autonomous Systems Key Laboratory of Advanced Civil Engineering Materials of Ministry of Education Tongji University Shanghai 200092 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China
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- Bioimaging Center Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility Zhangjiang Laboratory, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai 201210 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering Shanghai Research Institute for Intelligent Autonomous Systems Key Laboratory of Advanced Civil Engineering Materials of Ministry of Education Tongji University Shanghai 200092 China
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El-Dalatony MM, Zheng Y, Ji MK, Li X, Salama ES. Metabolic pathways for microalgal biohydrogen production: Current progress and future prospectives. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 318:124253. [PMID: 33129070 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Microalgal biohydrogen (bioH2) has attracted global interest owing to its potential carbon-free source of sustainable renewable energy. Most of previous reviews which focused on microalgal bioH2, have shown unclear differentiation among the metabolic pathways. In this review, investigation of all different metabolic pathways for microalgal bioH2 production along with discussion on the recent research work of last 5-years have been considered. The major factors (such as light, vital nutrients, microalgal cell density, and substrate bioavailability) are highlighted. Moreover, effect of various pretreatment approaches on the constituent's bioaccessibility is reported. Microbial electrolysis cells as a new strategy for bioH2 production is stated. Comparison between the operation conditions of various bioreactors and economic feasibility is also emphasized. Genetic, metabolic engineering, and synthetic biology as recent technologies improved the microalgal bioH2 production through inactivation of uptake hydrogenase (H2ase), inhibition of the competing pathways in polysaccharide synthesis, and improving the O2 tolerant H2ase.
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- Marwa M El-Dalatony
- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, PR China; School of Life Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, PR China
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- Department of Molecular Biology, School of Medicine Biochemistry, Indiana University, Indianapolis 46202, USA
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- Environmental Assessment Group, Korea Environment Institute, Yeongi-gun 30147, South Korea
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, PR China.
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Mona S, Kumar SS, Kumar V, Parveen K, Saini N, Deepak B, Pugazhendhi A. Green technology for sustainable biohydrogen production (waste to energy): A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 728:138481. [PMID: 32361358 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Perceiving and detecting a sustainable source of energy is very critical issue for current modern society. Hydrogen on combustion releases energy and water as a byproduct and has been considered as an environmental pollution free energy carrier. From the last decade, most of the researchers have recommended hydrogen as one of the cleanest fuels and its demand is rising ever since. Hydrogen having the highest energy density is more advantageous than any other fuel. Hydrogen obtained from the fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide as a byproduct and creates environment negative effect. Therefore, biohydrogen production from green algae and cyanobacteria is an attractive option that generates a benign renewable energy carrier. Microalgal feedstocks show a high potential for the generation of fuel such as biohydrogen, bioethanol and biodiesel. This article has reviewed the different methods of biohydrogen production while also trying to find out the most economical and ecofriendly method for its production. A thorough review process has been carried out to study the methods, enzymes involved, factors affecting the rate of hydrogen production, dual nature of algae, challenges and commercialization potential of algal biohydrogen.
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- Sharma Mona
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar 125001, Haryana, India
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- Centre for Rural Development & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, 110016 Delhi, India; Department of Environmental Studies, J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad 121006, Haryana, India
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- Centre for Rural Development & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, 110016 Delhi, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Jammu, J&K, India
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar 125001, Haryana, India
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- Innovative Green Product Synthesis and Renewable Environment Development Research Group, Faculty of Environment and Labour Safety, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
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Okada K, Fujiwara S, Tsuzuki M. Energy conservation in photosynthetic microorganisms. J GEN APPL MICROBIOL 2020; 66:59-65. [PMID: 32336724 DOI: 10.2323/jgam.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Photosynthesis is a biological process of energy conversion from solar radiation to useful organic compounds for the photosynthetic organisms themselves. It, thereby, also plays a role of food production for almost all animals on the Earth. The utilization of photosynthesis as an artificial carbon cycle is also attracting a lot of attention regarding its benefits for human life. Hydrogen and biofuels, obtained from photosynthetic microorganisms, such as microalgae and cyanobacteria, will be promising products as energy and material resources. Considering that the efficiency of bioenergy production is insufficient to replace fossil fuels at present, techniques for the industrial utilization of photosynthesis processes need to be developed intensively. Increase in the efficiency of photosynthesis, the yields of target substances, and the growth rates of algae and cyanobacteria must be subjects for efficient industrialization. Here, we overview the whole aspect of the energy production from photosynthesis to biomass production of various photosynthetic microorganisms.
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- Katsuhiko Okada
- School of Life Sciences, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
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- School of Life Sciences, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
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- School of Life Sciences, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
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Production of polyhydroxybutyrate by pure and mixed cultures of purple non-sulfur bacteria: A review. J Biotechnol 2020; 317:39-47. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2020.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2019] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Bisht K, Marathe R. Rectification of twitching bacteria through narrow channels: A numerical simulations study. Phys Rev E 2020; 101:042409. [PMID: 32422849 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.101.042409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Bacteria living on surfaces use different types of motility mechanisms to move on the surface in search of food or to form microcolonies. Twitching is one such form of motility employed by bacteria such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae, in which the polymeric extensions known as type IV pili mediate its movement. Pili extending from the cell body adhere to the surface and pull the bacteria by retraction. The bacterial movement is decided by the two-dimensional tug-of-war among the pili attached to the surface. Natural surfaces on which these microcrawlers dwell are generally spatially inhomogeneous and have varying surface properties. Their motility is known to be affected by the topography of the surfaces. Therefore, it is possible to control bacterial movement by designing structured surfaces which can be potentially utilized for controlling biofilm architecture. In this paper, we numerically investigate the twitching motility in a two-dimensional corrugated channel. The bacterial movement is simulated by two different models: (a) a detailed tug-of-war model which extensively describe the twitching motility of bacteria assisted by pili and (b) a coarse-grained run-and-tumble model which depicts the motion of wide-ranging self-propelled particles. The simulation of bacterial motion through asymmetric corrugated channels using the above models show rectification. The bacterial transport depends on the geometric parameters of the channel and inherent system parameters such as persistence length and self-propelled velocity. In particular, the variation of the particle current with the geometric parameters of the microchannels shows that one can optimize the particle current for specific values of these parameters.
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- Konark Bisht
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi 110016, India
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Nemestóthy N, Bélafi-Bakó K, Bakonyi P. Enhancement of dark fermentative H 2 production by gas separation membranes: A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 302:122828. [PMID: 32001085 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.122828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Biohydrogen production via dark fermentation is currently the most developed method considering its practical readiness for scale-up. However, technological issues to be resolved are still identifiable and should be of concern, particularly in terms of internal mass transfer. If sufficient liquid-to-gas H2 mass transfer rates are not ensured, serious problems associated with the recovery of biohydrogen and consequent inhibition of the process can occur. Therefore, the continuous and effective removal of H2 gas is required, which can be performed using gas separation membranes. In this review, we aim to analyze the literature experiences and knowledge regarding mass transfer enhancement approaches and show how membranes may contribute to this task by simultaneously processing the internal (headspace) gas, consisting mainly of H2 and CO2. Promising strategies related to biogas recirculation and integrated schemes using membranes will be presented and discussed to detect potential future research directions for improving biohydrogen technology.
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- Nándor Nemestóthy
- Research Institute on Bioengineering, Membrane Technology and Energetics, University of Pannonia, Egyetem u. 10, 8200 Veszprém, Hungary
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- Research Institute on Bioengineering, Membrane Technology and Energetics, University of Pannonia, Egyetem u. 10, 8200 Veszprém, Hungary.
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- Research Institute on Bioengineering, Membrane Technology and Energetics, University of Pannonia, Egyetem u. 10, 8200 Veszprém, Hungary
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Genetic Engineering for Enhancement of Biofuel Production in Microalgae. CLEAN ENERGY PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-9593-6_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Martell SA, Werner-Zwanziger U, Dasog M. The influence of hydrofluoric acid etching processes on the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction using mesoporous silicon nanoparticles. Faraday Discuss 2020; 222:176-189. [PMID: 32108185 DOI: 10.1039/c9fd00098d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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H2 has been identified as one of the potential energy vectors that can provide a sustainable energy supply when produced through solar-driven water-splitting reaction. Si is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust and can absorb a significant fraction of the solar spectrum while presenting little toxicity risk, making it an attractive material for photocatalytic H2 production. Hydrogen-terminated mesoporous Si (mp-Si) nanoparticles can be utilized to effectively drive the hydrogen evolution reaction using UV-to-visible light. In this work, the response of the photocatalytic activity of mp-Si nanoparticles to a series of HF acid treatments was investigated. A two-step magnesiothermic reduction method was used to prepare crystalline mp-Si nanoparticles with a specific surface area of 573 m2 g-1. The HF etching process was optimized as a function of the amount of acid added and the reaction time. The reaction time did not influence the H2 evolution rate substantially. However, the amount of HF used did have a significant effect on the photocatalytic activity. In the presence of ≥1.0 mL HF acid per 0.010 g of Si, morphological damage was observed using electron microscopy. N2 adsorption measurements indicated that the pore size and surface area were also altered. Solution-phase 19F{1H} NMR studies indicated the formation of SiF5- and SiF62- when larger volumes of HF were used. Both factors, morphological damage and the presence of byproducts in the pores, likely result in a lowering of the photocatalytic H2 evolution rate. Under the optimized HF treatment conditions (0.5 mL of HF per 0.010 g of Si), a H2 evolution rate of 1398 ± 30 μmol g-1 h-1 was observed.
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- Sarah A Martell
- Department of Chemistry, Dalhousie University, 6274 Coburg Road, Halifax, NS, Canada.
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Anwar M, Lou S, Chen L, Li H, Hu Z. Recent advancement and strategy on bio-hydrogen production from photosynthetic microalgae. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2019; 292:121972. [PMID: 31444119 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Recently, ensuring energy security is a key challenge to political and economic strength in the world. Bio-hydrogen production from microalgae is the promising alternative source for potential renewable and self-sustainability energy but still in the initial phase of development. Practically and sustainability of microalgae hydrogen production is still debatable. The genetic engineering and metabolic pathway engineering of hydrogenase and nitrogenase play a key role to enhance hydrogen production. Microalgae have photosynthetic efficiency and synthesize huge carbohydrate biomass, used as 4th generation feedstock to generate bio-hydrogen. Recent genetically modified strains of microalgae are the attractive source for enhancing bio-hydrogen production in the future. The potential of hydrogen production from microRNAs are gaining great interest of researcher. The main objective of this review is attentive discussed recent approaches on new molecular genetics engineering and metabolic pathway developments, modern photo-bioreactors efficiency, economic assessment, limitations and knowledge gap of bio-hydrogen production from microalgae.
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- Muhammad Anwar
- Guangdong Technology Research Center for Marine Algal Bioengineering, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Epigenetics, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Technology Research Center for Marine Algal Bioengineering, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Epigenetics, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Technology Research Center for Marine Algal Bioengineering, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Epigenetics, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Technology Research Center for Marine Algal Bioengineering, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Epigenetics, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, People's Republic of China; Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource & Eco-environmental Science, Longhua Innovation Institute for Biotechnology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, People's Republic of China
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- Guangdong Technology Research Center for Marine Algal Bioengineering, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Plant Epigenetics, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, People's Republic of China; Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource & Eco-environmental Science, Longhua Innovation Institute for Biotechnology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, People's Republic of China.
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Zanello P. Structure and electrochemistry of proteins harboring iron-sulfur clusters of different nuclearities. Part V. Nitrogenases. Coord Chem Rev 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2019.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Mishra S, Roy M, Mohanty K. Microalgal bioenergy production under zero-waste biorefinery approach: Recent advances and future perspectives. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2019; 292:122008. [PMID: 31466819 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2019] [Revised: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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In view of the globalization and energy consumption, an economic and sustainable biorefinery model is essential to address the energy security and climate change. From this perspective, renewable biofuel production from microalgae along with a wide range of value-added co-products define its potential as a biorefinery feedstock. However, economic viability of microalgal biorefinery at its current state is not considered sustainable. Reduce, recycle, and reuse of waste derived from algal bioenergy conversion process will lead to an energy efficient and sustainable zero-waste microalgal biorefinery. This review focuses on three major aspects of zero-waste microalgal biorefinery approach; (1) recent advances on microalgal bioenergy conversion processes (chemical, biochemical and thermochemical); (2) mitigation and transformation of liquid and solid waste and (3) techno-economic analysis (TEA) and lifecycle assessment (LCA). In addition, the study also focuses on the challenges and future perspectives for an advanced microalgal biorefinery model.
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- Sanjeev Mishra
- Centre for Energy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, India
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- Centre for Energy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, India
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- Centre for Energy, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, India; Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati 781039, India.
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Mohsin H, Asif A, Rehman Y. Anoxic growth optimization for metal respiration and photobiological hydrogen production by arsenic-resistant Rhodopseudomonas and Rhodobacter species. J Basic Microbiol 2019; 59:1208-1216. [PMID: 31613006 DOI: 10.1002/jobm.201900100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The current research focuses on anaerobic respiration of arsenic and other toxic metals by purple nonsulfur bacteria (PNSB). Among the optimization assays performed were carbon utilization, cross metal resistance, and metal respiration, along with a comparison of each assay in photoheterotrophic and chemoheterotrophic growth. The bacteria were identified by the classification of 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequences. Rhodobacter sp. PI3 proved to be more versatile in carbon source utilization (acetate, lactate, citrate, and oxalate), whereas Rhodopseudomonas palustris PI5 proved to be more versatile in metal resistance (arsenate, arsenite, cobalt, lead, selenium, and nickel). Both the strains were found to be positive for photofermentative hydrogen production along with arsenic respiration. This study reveals that anaerobic conditions are more appropriate for better efficiency of PNSB. Our study demonstrates that R. palustris PI5 and Rhodobacter sp. PI3 can be promising candidates for the biohydrogen production along with metal detoxification using heavy metal-polluted effluents as a substrate.
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- Hareem Mohsin
- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.,Department of Life Sciences, School of Science, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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Higuchi-Takeuchi M, Numata K. Marine Purple Photosynthetic Bacteria as Sustainable Microbial Production Hosts. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2019; 7:258. [PMID: 31681740 PMCID: PMC6798066 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2019.00258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Photosynthetic microorganisms can serve as the ideal hosts for the sustainable production of high-value compounds. Purple photosynthetic bacteria are typical anoxygenic photosynthetic microorganisms and are expected to be one of the suitable microorganisms for industrial production. Purple photosynthetic bacteria are reported to produce polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), extracellular nucleic acids and hydrogen gas. We characterized PHA production as a model compound in purple photosynthetic bacteria, especially focused on marine strains. PHA is a family of biopolyesters synthesized by a variety of microorganisms as carbon and energy storage materials. PHA have recently attracted attention as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics. Production of extracellular nucleic acids have been studied in Rhodovulum sulfidophilum, a marine purple non-sulfur bacterium. Several types of artificial RNAs have been successfully produced in R. sulfidophilum. Purple photosynthetic bacteria produce hydrogen via nitrogenase, and genetic engineering strategies have been investigated to enhance the hydrogen production. This mini review describes the microbial production of these high-value compounds using purple photosynthetic bacteria as the host microorganism.
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- Mieko Higuchi-Takeuchi
- Biomacromolecules Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Saitama, Japan
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- Biomacromolecules Research Team, RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Saitama, Japan
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Xu L, Fan J, Wang Q. Omics Application of Bio-Hydrogen Production Through Green Alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2019; 7:201. [PMID: 31497598 PMCID: PMC6712067 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2019.00201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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This article summarizes the current knowledge regarding omics approaches, which include genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics, in the context of bio-hydrogen production in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. In this paper, critical genes (HydA1, Hyd A2, Sulp, Tla1, Sta7, PFL1) involved in H2 metabolism were identified and analyzed for their function in H2 accumulation. Furthermore, the advantages of gene microarrays and RNA-seq were compared, as well as their applications in transcriptomic analysis of H2 production. Moreover, as a useful tool, proteomic analysis could identify different proteins that participate in H2 metabolism. This review provides fundamental theory and an experimental basis for H2 production, and further research effort is needed in this field.
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- Lili Xu
- Department of Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of South China Sea Marine Resource Utilization, Hainan University, Haikou, China.,State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Life Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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Su N, Wu Q, Chen H, Huang Y, Zhu Z, Chen Y, Cui J. Hydrogen gas alleviates toxic effects of cadmium in Brassica campestris seedlings through up-regulation of the antioxidant capacities: Possible involvement of nitric oxide. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2019; 251:45-55. [PMID: 31071632 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.03.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Revised: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2019] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Hydrogen gas (H2) has been shown as an important factor in plant tolerance to abiotic stresses, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In the present study, the effects of H2 and its interaction with nitric oxide (NO) on alleviating cadmium (Cd) stress in Brassica campestris seedlings were investigated. NO donor (SNP) or hydrogen-rich water (HRW) treatment showed a significant improvement in growth of Cd-stressed seedlings. Cd treatment upregulated both endogenous NO and H2 (36% and 66%, respectively), and the increase of H2 was prior to NO increase. When treated with NO scavenger (PTIO) or NO biosynthesis enzyme inhibitors (L-NAME and Gln), HRW-induced alleviation under Cd stress was prevented. Under Cd stress, HRW pretreatment significantly enhanced the NO accumulation, and together up-regulated the activity of NR (nitrate reductase) and expression of NR. HRW induced lower reactive oxygen species (ROS), higher AsA content, enhanced activity of POD (peroxidase) and SOD (superoxide dismutase) in seedling roots were inhibited by PTIO, L-NAME and Gln. Through proteomic analysis, the level of 29 proteins were changed in response to H2 and NO-induced amelioration of Cd stress. Nearly half of them were involved in oxidation-reduction processes (about 20%) or antioxidant enzymes (approximately 20%). These results strongly indicate that in Cd-stressed seedlings, pretreatment with HRW induces the accumulation of H2 (biosynthesized or permeated), which further stimulates the biosynthesis of NO through the NR pathway. Finally, H2 and NO together enhance the antioxidant capabilities of seedlings in response to Cd toxicity.
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- Nana Su
- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- Department of Horticulture, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
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Bio-hydrogen production (BHP) produced from renewable bio-resources is an attractive route for green energy production, due to its compelling advantages of relative high efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and lower ecological impact. This study reviewed different BHP pathways, and the most important enzymes involved in these pathways, to identify technological gaps and effective approaches for process intensification in industrial applications. Among the various approaches reviewed in this study, a particular focus was set on the latest methods of chemicals/metal addition for improving hydrogen generation during dark fermentation (DF) processes; the up-to-date findings of different chemicals/metal addition methods have been quantitatively evaluated and thoroughly compared in this paper. A new efficiency evaluation criterion is also proposed, allowing different BHP processes to be compared with greater simplicity and validity.
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Erkal NA, Eser MG, Özgür E, Gündüz U, Eroglu I, Yücel M. Transcriptome analysis of Rhodobacter capsulatus grown on different nitrogen sources. Arch Microbiol 2019; 201:661-671. [PMID: 30796473 DOI: 10.1007/s00203-019-01635-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2018] [Revised: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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This study investigated the effect of different nitrogen sources, namely, ammonium chloride and glutamate, on photoheterotrophic metabolism of Rhodobacter capsulatus grown on acetate as the carbon source. Genes that were significantly differentially expressed according to Affymetrix microarray data were categorized into Clusters of Orthologous Groups functional categories and those in acetate assimilation, hydrogen production, and photosynthetic electron transport pathways were analyzed in detail. Genes related to hydrogen production metabolism were significantly downregulated in cultures grown on ammonium chloride when compared to those grown on glutamate. In contrast, photosynthetic electron transport and acetate assimilation pathway genes were upregulated. In detail, aceA encoding isocitrate lyase, a unique enzyme of the glyoxylate cycle and ccrA encoding the rate limiting crotonyl-CoA carboxylase/reductase enzyme of ethylmalonyl-coA pathway were significantly upregulated. Our findings indicate for the first time that R. capsulatus can operate both glyoxylate and ethylmalonyl-coA cycles for acetate assimilation.
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- Nilüfer Afsar Erkal
- Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
- Mikro Biyositemler Inc, 06530, Ankara, Turkey
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- Mikro Biyositemler Inc, 06530, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Middle East Technical University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Middle East Technical University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey.
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Sharma P, Jang J, Lee JS. Key Strategies to Advance the Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting Performance of α‐Fe2O3Photoanode. ChemCatChem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/cctc.201801187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Pankaj Sharma
- Department of Energy Engineering School of Energy and Chemical EngineeringUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Ulsan 44919 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering School of Energy and Chemical EngineeringUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Ulsan 44919 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering School of Energy and Chemical EngineeringUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Ulsan 44919 Republic of Korea
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Shu L, Xiong W, Shao C, Huang T, Duan P, Liu K, Xu X, Ma W, Tang R. Improvement in the Photobiological Hydrogen Production of AggregatedChlorellaby Dimethyl Sulfoxide. Chembiochem 2018; 19:669-673. [DOI: 10.1002/cbic.201700637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Lei Shu
- Department of Chemistry; Center for Biomaterials and Biopathways; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 China
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- Department of Chemistry; Center for Biomaterials and Biopathways; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 China
- School of Physics; Ecomaterials and Renewable Energy Research Center; Nanjing University; Nanjing 210093 China
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- Department of Chemistry; Center for Biomaterials and Biopathways; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 China
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- College of Life and Environmental Science; Shanghai Normal University; Shanghai 200234 China
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- Department of Chemistry; Center for Biomaterials and Biopathways; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 China
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- College of Life and Environmental Science; Shanghai Normal University; Shanghai 200234 China
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- Department of Chemistry; Center for Biomaterials and Biopathways; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 China
- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 China
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- College of Life and Environmental Science; Shanghai Normal University; Shanghai 200234 China
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- Department of Chemistry; Center for Biomaterials and Biopathways; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 China
- Qiushi Academy for Advanced Studies; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou 310027 China
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Reungsang A, Zhong N, Yang Y, Sittijunda S, Xia A, Liao Q. Hydrogen from Photo Fermentation. GREEN ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-7677-0_7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Khetkorn W, Rastogi RP, Incharoensakdi A, Lindblad P, Madamwar D, Pandey A, Larroche C. Microalgal hydrogen production - A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2017; 243:1194-1206. [PMID: 28774676 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2017.07.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Revised: 07/13/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Bio-hydrogen from microalgae including cyanobacteria has attracted commercial awareness due to its potential as an alternative, reliable and renewable energy source. Photosynthetic hydrogen production from microalgae can be interesting and promising options for clean energy. Advances in hydrogen-fuel-cell technology may attest an eco-friendly way of biofuel production, since, the use of H2 to generate electricity releases only water as a by-product. Progress in genetic/metabolic engineering may significantly enhance the photobiological hydrogen production from microalgae. Manipulation of competing metabolic pathways by modulating the certain key enzymes such as hydrogenase and nitrogenase may enhance the evolution of H2 from photoautotrophic cells. Moreover, biological H2 production at low operating costs is requisite for economic viability. Several photobioreactors have been developed for large-scale biomass and hydrogen production. This review highlights the recent technological progress, enzymes involved and genetic as well as metabolic engineering approaches towards sustainable hydrogen production from microalgae.
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- Wanthanee Khetkorn
- Division of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thanyaburi, Pathumthani 12110, Thailand
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- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi 110 003, India.
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- Laboratory of Cyanobacterial Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Microbial Chemistry, Department of Chemistry-Ångström, Uppsala University, Box 523, SE-75120 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Biosciences, UGC-Centre of Advanced Study, Sardar Patel University, Vadtal Road, Satellite Campus, Bakrol, Anand, Gujarat 388 315, India
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- Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing, C-127 2nd Floor Phase 8 Industrial Area, SAS Nagar, Mohali 160 071, Punjab, India
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- Labex IMobS3 and Institut Pascal, 4 Avenue Blaise Pascal, TSA 60026/CS 60026, 63178 Aubière Cedex, France
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Nagarajan D, Lee DJ, Kondo A, Chang JS. Recent insights into biohydrogen production by microalgae - From biophotolysis to dark fermentation. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2017; 227:373-387. [PMID: 28089136 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2016.12.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2016] [Revised: 12/24/2016] [Accepted: 12/27/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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One of the best options to alleviate the problems associated with global warming and climate change is to reduce burning of fossil fuels and search for new alternative energy resources. In case of biodiesel and bioethanol production, the choice of feedstock and the process design influences the GHG emissions and appropriate methods need to be adapted. Hydrogen is a zero-carbon and energy dense alternative energy carrier with clean burning properties and biohydrogen production by microalgae can reduce production associated GHG emissions to a great extent. Biohydrogen can be produced through dark fermentation using sugars, starch, or cellulosic materials. Microalgae-based biohydrogen production is recently regarded as a promising pathway for biohydrogen production via photolysis or being a substrate for anaerobic fermentation. This review lists the methods of hydrogen production by microalgae. The enzymes involved and the factors affecting the biohydrogen production process are discussed. The bottlenecks in microalgae-based biohydrogen production are critically reviewed and future research areas in hydrogen production are presented.
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- Dillirani Nagarajan
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan; Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology, Japan Science and Technology Agency, 3-5 Sanbancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0075, Japan; Biomass Engineering Program, RIKEN, 1-7-22 Suehiro, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama 230-0045, Japan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Research Center for Energy Technology and Strategy, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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