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di Menno di Bucchianico D, Emrys Scarponi G, Buvat JC, Leveneur S, Casson Moreno V. From biomass-derived fructose to γ-valerolactone: Process design and techno-economic assessment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 401:130753. [PMID: 38685516 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130753] [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: 01/22/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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This work proposes a process design and techno-economic assessment for the production of γ-valerolactone from lignocellulosic derived fructose at industrial scale, with the aim of exploring its feasibility, identifying potential obstacles, and suggesting improvements in the context of France. First, the conceptual process design is developed, the process modelled and optimized. Second, different potential scenarios for the energy supply to the process are analyzed by means of a set of economic key performance indicators, aimed at highlighting the best potential profitability scenario for the sustainable exploitation of waste biomass in the context analyzed. The lowest Minimum Selling Price for GVL is obtained at 10 kt/y plant fueled by biomass, i.e. 1.89 €/kg, along with the highest end-of-live revenue, i.e. 113 M€. Finally, a sensitivity and uncertainties analysis, based on Monte Carlo simulations, are carried out on the results in order to test their robustness with respect to key input parameters.
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- Daniele di Menno di Bucchianico
- Normandie Université, INSA Rouen, Laboratoire de Sécurité des Procèdes Chimiques (LSPC), FR-76000, Rouen, France; Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, Via Terracini 28, 40131, Bologna, Italy.
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- Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, Via Terracini 28, 40131, Bologna, Italy.
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- Normandie Université, INSA Rouen, Laboratoire de Sécurité des Procèdes Chimiques (LSPC), FR-76000, Rouen, France.
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- Normandie Université, INSA Rouen, Laboratoire de Sécurité des Procèdes Chimiques (LSPC), FR-76000, Rouen, France.
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- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 1, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
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He W, Rong S, Wang J, Zhao Y, Liang Y, Huang J, Meng L, Feng Y, Xue L. Different crystalline manganese dioxide and biochar co-conditioning aerobic composting: Reduced ammonia volatilization and improved organic fertilizer quality. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133127. [PMID: 38056255 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Aerobic composting is a sustainable and effective waste disposal method. However, it can generate massive amounts of ammonia (NH3) via volatilization. Effectively reducing NH3 volatilization is vital for advancing aerobic composting and protecting the ecological environment. Herein, two crystal types of MnO2 (α-MnO2 and δ-MnO2) are combined with biochar (hydrochar (WHC) and pyrochar (WPC), respectively) and used as conditioners for the aerobic composting of chicken manure. Results reveal that α-MnO2 (34.6%) can more effectively reduce NH3 accumulation than δ-MnO2 (27.1%). Moreover, the combination of WHC and MnO2 better reduces NH3 volatilization (48.5-58.9%) than the combination of WPC and MnO2 (15.8-40.1%). The highest NH3 volatilization reduction effect (58.9%) is achieved using the combination of WHC and δ-MnO2. Because the added WHC and δ-MnO2 promote the humification of the compost, the humic acid to fulvic acid ratio (HA/FA ratio) dramatically increases. The combination of WHC and δ-MnO2 doubled the HA/FA ratio and resulted in a net economic benefit of 130.0 RMB/t. Therefore, WHC and δ-MnO2 co-conditioning can promote compost decomposition, improving the quality of organic fertilizers and substantially reducing NH3 volatilization.
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- Weijiang He
- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, PR China; Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, PR China; School of Earth and Environment, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan 232001, PR China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chemical Pollution Control and Resources Reuse, School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, PR China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao 266101, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Agro-Environment in Downstream of Yangtze Plain, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, PR China
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Ma Q, Zheng G, Jiang J, Fan W, Ge S. Recycling of Waste Bamboo Biomass and Papermaking Waste Liquid to Synthesize Sodium Lignosulfonate/Chitosan Glue-Free Biocomposite. Molecules 2023; 28:6058. [PMID: 37630310 PMCID: PMC10459139 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28166058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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The development of the paper industry has led to the discharge of a large amount of papermaking waste liquid containing lignosulfonate. These lignin black liquids cause a lot of pollution in nature, which runs counter to the current environmental protection strategy under the global goal. Through the development and use of lignosulfonate in papermaking waste liquid to increase the utilization of harmful substances in waste liquid, we aim to promote waste liquid treatment and reduce environmental pollution. This paper proposes a new strategy to synthesize novel glue-free biocomposites with high-performance interfacial compatibility from papermaking by-product sodium lignosulfonate/chitosan (L/C) and waste bamboo. This L/C bamboo biocomposite material has good mechanical properties and durability, low formaldehyde emissions, a high recovery rate, meets the requirements of wood-based panels, and reduces environmental pollution. This method is low in cost, has the potential for large-scale production, and can effectively reduce the environmental pollution of the paper industry, promoting the recycling of biomass and helping the future manufacture of glue-free panels, which can be widely used in the preparation of bookcase, furniture, floor and so on.
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- Qingzhi Ma
- The Archives, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; (G.Z.); (J.J.)
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; (G.Z.); (J.J.)
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- School of Textile Science and Engineering & Key Laboratory of Functional Textile Material and Product of Ministry of Education, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Xi’an 710048, China;
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- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; (G.Z.); (J.J.)
- Aerospace Kaitian Environmental Technology Co., Ltd., Changsha 410100, China
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Liu Y, Zhang Y, Wang M, Wang L, Zheng W, Zeng Q, Wang K. Comparison of the basic processes of aerobic, anaerobic, and aerobic-anaerobic coupling composting of Chinese medicinal herbal residues. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 379:128996. [PMID: 37011845 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Chinese medicinal herbal residues (CMHRs) are waste generated after extracting Chinese medicinal materials, and they can be used as a renewable bioresource. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of aerobic composting (AC), anaerobic digestion (AD), and aerobic-anaerobic coupling composting (AACC) for the treatment of CMHRs. CMHRs were mixed with sheep manure and biochar, and composted separately under AC, AD, and AACC conditions for 42 days. Physicochemical indices, enzyme activities, and bacterial communities were monitored during composting. Results showed that AACC- and AC-treated CMHRs were well-rotted, with the latter exhibiting the lowest C/N ratio and maximal germination index (GI) values. Higher phosphatase and peroxidase activities were detected during the AACC and AC treatments. Better humification was observed under AACC based on the higher catalase activities and lower E4/E6. AC treatment was effective in reducing compost toxicity. This study provides new insights into biomass resource utilisation.
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- Ying Liu
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510006, China
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- The Affiliated TCM Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510130, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510006, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510006, China; Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicinal Resource from Lingnan, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510006, China.
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Deng H, Xu W, Zhang D, Li X, Shi J. Recent Advances in Application of Polyoxometalates in Lignocellulose Pretreatment and Transformation. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15102401. [PMID: 37242976 DOI: 10.3390/polym15102401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Lignocellulose, composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, holds immense promise as a renewable resource for the production of sustainable chemicals and fuels. Unlocking the full potential of lignocellulose requires efficient pretreatment strategies. In this comprehensive review, efforts were taken to survey the latest developments in polyoxometalates (POMs)-assisted pretreatment and conversion of lignocellulosic biomass. An outstanding finding highlighted in this review is that the deformation of the cellulose structure from I to II accompanied by the removal of xylan/lignin through the synergistic effect of ionic liquids (ILs) and POMs resulted in a significant increase in glucose yield and improved cellulose digestibility. Furthermore, successful integration of POMs with deep eutectic solvents (DES) or γ-valerolactone/water (GVL/water) systems has demonstrated efficient lignin removal, opening avenues for advanced biomass utilization. This review not only presents the key findings and novel approaches in POMs-based pretreatment but also addresses the current challenges and prospects for large-scale industrial implementation. By offering a comprehensive assessment of the progress in this field, this review serves as a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals aiming to harness the potential of lignocellulosic biomass for sustainable chemical and fuel production.
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- Haoyu Deng
- Key Laboratory of Wooden Materials Science and Engineering of Jilin Province, Beihua University, Binjiang East Road, Jilin 132013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Wooden Materials Science and Engineering of Jilin Province, Beihua University, Binjiang East Road, Jilin 132013, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Materials Science and Technology of Jilin Province, Beihua University, Binjiang East Road, Jilin 132013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomass Materials Science and Technology of Jilin Province, Beihua University, Binjiang East Road, Jilin 132013, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Forest Biomass Green Manufacturing of Jilin Province, Beihua University, Binjiang East Road, Jilin 132013, China
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- Key Laboratory of Wooden Materials Science and Engineering of Jilin Province, Beihua University, Binjiang East Road, Jilin 132013, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Materials Science and Technology of Jilin Province, Beihua University, Binjiang East Road, Jilin 132013, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Forest Biomass Green Manufacturing of Jilin Province, Beihua University, Binjiang East Road, Jilin 132013, China
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Novel Challenges on the Catalytic Synthesis of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from Real Feedstocks. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12121664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The depletion of fossil resources makes the transition towards renewable ones more urgent. For this purpose, the synthesis of strategic platform-chemicals, such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), represents a fundamental challenge for the development of a feasible bio-refinery. HMF perfectly deals with this necessity, because it can be obtained from the hexose fraction of biomass. Thanks to its high reactivity, it can be exploited for the synthesis of renewable monomers, solvents, and bio-fuels. Sustainable HMF synthesis requires the use of waste biomasses, rather than model compounds such as monosaccharides or polysaccharides, making its production more economically advantageous from an industrial perspective. However, the production of HMF from real feedstocks generally suffers from scarce selectivity, due to their complex chemical composition and HMF instability. On this basis, different strategies have been adopted to maximize the HMF yield. Under this perspective, the properties of the catalytic system, as well as the choice of a suitable solvent and the addition of an eventual pretreatment of the biomass, represent key aspects of the optimization of HMF synthesis. On this basis, the present review summarizes and critically discusses the most recent and attractive strategies for HMF production from real feedstocks, focusing on the smartest catalytic systems and the overall sustainability of the adopted reaction conditions.
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Lee A, Naquash A, Lee M, Chaniago YD, Lim H. Exploitation of distillation for energy-efficient and cost-effective environmentally benign process of waste solvents recovery from semiconductor industry. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 841:156743. [PMID: 35716749 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156743] [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: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The waste solvent is unavoidably generated from the high solvent dependable processes. One of them is the semiconductor industry. The waste solvent is frequently incinerated to eliminate hazardous waste and this practice raises the issue of environmental and treatment costs. Thus, recovery of waste solvent is a substantial environmental mitigation option. This study explores the recovery of multicomponent waste solvents from the semiconductor industry. To achieve a greener and energy-efficient process, the recovery process is proposed through investigation of mixture thermodynamic behavior, process design, optimization, economics, and integration of renewable energy for environmental advantages. Herein, Distillation, a practical technology option for solvent recovery, with green solvent for extractive distillation and a new approach using renewable energy in waste solvent recovery are explored. As the result, waste solvent recovery by distillation with conventional energy exhibits bold advantages to cost and lower carbon process compared to waste disposal. The integration of renewable energy with about 37 % share of conventional energy as the backup indicates the highest annual cost-saving and reduces about 89.4 % of annual carbon emission compared to carbon emission from waste disposal.
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- Aejin Lee
- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, 50 UNIST-gil, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si 712-749, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si 712-749, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, 50 UNIST-gil, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, 50 UNIST-gil, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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Li R, Zhang L. Effects of radiation with diverse spectral wavelengths on photodegradation during green waste composting. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 826:154166. [PMID: 35227714 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Composting is currently the best way to dispose of green waste (GW), which contains lignocellulose and other refractory substances that can prolong composting time. Although the natural degradation of litter involves photodegradation, few studies have considered the effects of photodegradation on GW composting. The current research investigated the influence of radiation with different spectral wavelengths (light-transmitting films were used to filter sunlight) on composting efficiency. Among six treatments that differed in the spectral wavelength of radiation, a no-UV-A treatment (the radiation between 320 nm and 380 nm was blocked by light-transmitting film) produced the best-quality compost product in only 34 days. Compared to the control (the full spectrum of light), the no-UV-A treatment increased total porosity, humus coefficient, optimal particle-size, and germination index by 10%, 2%, 3%, and 9%, respectively; increased available phosphorus, available potassium, and nitrate nitrogen by 21%, 17%, and 21%, respectively; decreased electrical conductivity, residual organic matter, and ammonium nitrogen by 9%, 13%, and 14%, respectively; and increased dehydrogenase, cellulase, and laccase activity by 76%, 66%, and 23%, respectively. These results indicated that the no-UV-A treatment resulted in the most complete degradation of lignocelluloses, the best nutrient properties, and the highest level of microbial activity in the GW compost. In addition, the bulk density, water-holding capacity, total porosity, void ratio, particle-size distribution, and coarseness index of the compost product were the closest to ideal ranges with the no-UV-A treatment and indicated that the no-UV-A compost product had the best granular structure in support of aeration, water drainage, and water retention. In a phytotoxicity assay, the compost produced by the no-UV-A treatment had the highest root length, seed germination rate, and germination index, indicating that the compost product was non-phytotoxic, mature, and suitable for use in agriculture and forestry.
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- Ruinan Li
- College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, PR China
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- College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, PR China.
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Awasthi MK. Engineered biochar: A multifunctional material for energy and environment. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2022; 298:118831. [PMID: 35032603 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.118831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Biochar is a stable carbon-rich product loaded with upgraded properties obtained by thermal cracking of biomasses in an oxygen-free atmosphere. The pristine biochar is further modified to produce engineered biochar via various physical, mechanical, and chemical methods. The hasty advancement in engineered biochar synthesis via different technologies and their application in the field of energy and environment is a topical issue that required an up-to-date review. Therefore, this review deals with comprehensive and recent mechanistic approaches of engineered biochar synthesis and its further application in the field of energy and the environment. Synthesis and activation of engineered biochar via various methods has been deliberated in brief. Furthermore, this review systematically covered the impacts of engineered biochar amendment in the composting process, anaerobic digestion (AD), soil microbial community encouragement, and their enzymatic activities. Finally, this review provided a glimpse of the knowledge gaps and challenges associated with application of engineered biochar in various fields, which needs urgent attention in future research.
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- Mukesh Kumar Awasthi
- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi Province, 712100, PR China.
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Mokale Kognou AL, Shrestha S, Jiang ZH, Xu C, Sun F, Qin W. High-fructose corn syrup production and its new applications for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and value-added furan derivatives: Promises and challenges. JOURNAL OF BIORESOURCES AND BIOPRODUCTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jobab.2022.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Banerjee A, Show BK, Chaudhury S, Balachandran S. Biological pretreatment for enhancement of biogas production. COST EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLID WASTE AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT 2022:101-114. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-822933-0.00020-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/19/2023]
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Tian Y, Zhang F, Wang J, Cao L, Han Q. A review on solid acid catalysis for sustainable production of levulinic acid and levulinate esters from biomass derivatives. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 342:125977. [PMID: 34852443 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biomass is a kind of renewable and abundant resource that can be seen as an important candidate to solve the energy crisis. Levulinic acid (LA) and levulinate esters (LEs) have been widely researched as biomass-based platform compounds. In recent years, efficient, green, and environment-friendly solid acid catalysts have been developed for the fast production and resolution of the problems, such as low yield, high equipmental requirements, and difficulty in product separation, in the preparation of LA and LE from biomass. In this paper, the preparation routes of LA and LEs from various raw materials are introduced, and the solid acid catalysts involved in their production are emphatically reviewed. The challenges and prospects in LA and LE production from biomass are proposed to achieve a more economical and energy efficient process with the concept of sustainable development in the future.
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- Yijun Tian
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China; Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China; Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China
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- Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China; Miami College, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, PR China
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Yang T, Chen D, Li W, Zhang H. Efficient conversion of corn stover to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and furfural using a novel acidic resin catalyst in water-1, 4-dioxane system. MOLECULAR CATALYSIS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mcat.2021.111920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Taran OP, Sychev VV, Kuznetsov BN. γ-Valerolactone as a Promising Solvent and Basic Chemical Product: Catalytic Synthesis from Plant Biomass Components. CATALYSIS IN INDUSTRY 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s2070050421030119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Laurenza AG, Losito O, Casiello M, Fusco C, Nacci A, Pantone V, D'Accolti L. Valorization of cigarette butts for synthesis of levulinic acid as top value-added chemicals. Sci Rep 2021; 11:15775. [PMID: 34349213 PMCID: PMC8338950 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-95361-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Unprecedented in the literature, levulinic acid (LA), one of the top value-added intermediates of chemical industry, is obtained from cigarette butts as cellulose feedstock by means of a one-pot hydrothermal process carried out at 200 °C for 2 h and catalysed by phosphoric acid. The protocol avoids the use of more aggressive and toxic H2SO4 and HCl, that are generally employed on several cellulose sources (e.g. sludge paper), thus minimizing corrosion phenomena of plants. Neither chemical pre-treatment of butts nor specific purification procedure of LA are required. Notably, by simply modifying acid catalyst (e.g. using CH3COOH), another top value-added fine chemical such as 5-hydroxymethylfuraldehyde (HMF) is obtained, thus widening the scope of the method. Being cigarette filters a waste available in quantities of megatonnes per year, they represent an unlimited at no cost source of cellulose, thus enabling the up-scale to an industrial level of LA production.
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari "A. Moro", Via Orabona 4, 70126, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari "A. Moro", Via Orabona 4, 70126, Bari, Italy
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- Bari Section, CNR-Istituto di Chimica dei Composti Organometallici (ICCOM), Via Orabona 4, 70126, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari "A. Moro", Via Orabona 4, 70126, Bari, Italy.,Bari Section, CNR-Istituto di Chimica dei Composti Organometallici (ICCOM), Via Orabona 4, 70126, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli Studi di Bari "A. Moro", Via Orabona 4, 70126, Bari, Italy. .,Bari Section, CNR-Istituto di Chimica dei Composti Organometallici (ICCOM), Via Orabona 4, 70126, Bari, Italy.
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Wang T, Zhao Q, Li C, He F, Jiang L, Aisa HA. Integrating chemical and biological catalysis for simultaneous production of polyphenolics and butyric acid from waste pomegranate peels. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 778:146095. [PMID: 33711591 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Pomegranate peels are an abundant agricultural waste material with a high content of carbohydrates and bioactive compounds. The aim of this study was to efficiently convert waste pomegranate peels (WPP) into high-value-added products. First, high yields of phenolics (12.2%) and bioactive pectin (24.8%) were obtained via enzymatic pretreatment. The lignin was subsequently degraded using an integrated method combining heteropolyacids as catalyst and biomass-derived γ-valerolactone as sustainable solvent and cellulase-catalyzed hydrolysis. The optimal degradation conditions were found to encompass a temperature of 293 K, reaction time of 3 h and catalyst loading with 30 mM heteropolyacids. Under these conditions, the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency was enhanced significantly, leading to a yield of 93.3% glucose from the obtained cellulosic feedstock. Finally, the fermentable sugars together with the previously recovered pectin from WPP were firstly used as carbon source to evaluate their suitability as feedstock for butyric acid production using Clostridium tyrobutyricum.
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- Tianfu Wang
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200240, PR China; Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, PR China
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- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, PR China
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- Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- Xinjiang Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Urumqi 830011, PR China
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Jiang Z, Gao M, Ding W, Huang C, Hu C, Shi B, Tsang DCW. Selective degradation and oxidation of hemicellulose in corncob to oligosaccharides: From biomass into masking agent for sustainable leather tanning. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2021; 413:125425. [PMID: 33626472 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.125425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Chrome-free metal tanning agent has been considered as eco-friendly in the leather industry. However, extensive crosslinking reactions of metal species on the leather surface restrain their uniform penetration into the hierarchical nanoscale leather matrix. Thus, masking agents with appropriate coordination ability are needed. Herein, the selective degradation of hemicellulose in corncob was achieved with 92.5% of conversion in an AlCl3-H2O system, obtaining oligosaccharides masking agent with high purity and leaving cellulose and lignin in the solid residue for other valuable use. Subsequently, H2O2 oxidation was performed to introduce -CHO/-COOH into oligosaccharides and reduce their molecular weights, thereby enhancing coordination ability and reducing ligand dimension. The post-oxidized reaction fluids together with additional Zr species were subjected to leather tanning, in which the oligosaccharides could coordinate with Al/Zr species and promote the penetration of metal species into the leather matrix. By controlling the hemicellulose degradation and oligosaccharide oxidation, an appropriate concentration of oligosaccharides with proper -CHO/-COOH contents allowed the efficient masking effect of the oligosaccharides. As a result, a uniform distribution of Al/Zr species was observed on the cross section, and 83.5 °C of shrinkage temperature was obtained for the chrome-free tanned leather.
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- Zhicheng Jiang
- Department of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China; National Engineering Research Center of Clean Technology in Leather Industry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- Department of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- China Leather and Footwear Research Institute Co. Ltd., Beijing 100015, PR China
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- Department of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China
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- Department of Biomass Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China; National Engineering Research Center of Clean Technology in Leather Industry, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, PR China.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, PR China
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Liu S, Cheng X, Sun S, Chen Y, Bian B, Liu Y, Tong L, Yu H, Ni Y, Yu S. High-Yield and High-Efficiency Conversion of HMF to Levulinic Acid in a Green and Facile Catalytic Process by a Dual-Function Brønsted-Lewis Acid HScCl 4 Catalyst. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:15940-15947. [PMID: 34179638 PMCID: PMC8223403 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c01607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Lignocellulosic biorefineries have received considerable attention for the purpose of producing high-value chemicals and materials. Levulinic acid (LA) is an important biomass-derived platform chemical that is produced from sugar-based biomass. Unfortunately, the catalysts reported thus far have shortcomings, such as expensive starting materials, complicated synthesis or purification operations, and a low LA yield under harsh reaction conditions. Herein, we develop a novel dual-functional catalyst, HScCl4, by combining Brønsted acid (HCl) and Lewis acid (ScCl3) sites. The as-prepared HScCl4 catalyst shows high efficiency and high selectivity for converting 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to LA in a biphasic system consisting of methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and water. The density functional theory (DFT) results show that the synergistic catalytic effect, originating from the Brønsted and Lewis acidic sites of HScCl4, significantly decreases the energy barriers of reactants and intermediates, thus facilitating the conversion of HMF to LA. Moreover, the efficient separation of LA in the water-MIBK biphasic system by extracting LA to the MIBK phase minimizes the side reactions of LA and thus the formation of humins while significantly improving the LA yield. The conversion of HMF and the selectivity for LA are 100 and 95.6% at 120 °C for 35 min, respectively. The free energy (ΔG) and activation energy (E a) of the reaction are -30 kcal mol-1 and 13.7 kJ mol-1, respectively. The developed process provides a green, sustainable, and efficient pathway to produce LA from biomass-derived HMF under mild conditions.
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- Shiwei Liu
- College
of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University
of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
- Limerick
Pulp and Paper Centre, University of New
Brunswick, Fredericton E3B5A3, Canada
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- College
of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University
of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College
of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University
of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College
of Foreign Language, Qingdao University
of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- College
of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University
of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
- School
of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266510, China
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- College
of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University
of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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- Limerick
Pulp and Paper Centre, University of New
Brunswick, Fredericton E3B5A3, Canada
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- College
of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University
of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
- Limerick
Pulp and Paper Centre, University of New
Brunswick, Fredericton E3B5A3, Canada
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- Limerick
Pulp and Paper Centre, University of New
Brunswick, Fredericton E3B5A3, Canada
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- College
of Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University
of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, China
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Magalhães S, Filipe A, Melro E, Fernandes C, Vitorino C, Alves L, Romano A, Rasteiro MG, Medronho B. Lignin Extraction from Waste Pine Sawdust Using a Biomass Derived Binary Solvent System. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1090. [PMID: 33808135 PMCID: PMC8038121 DOI: 10.3390/polym13071090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Lignocellulosic biomass fractionation is typically performed using methods that are somehow harsh to the environment, such as in the case of kraft pulping. In recent years, the development of new sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives has grown significantly. Among the developed systems, bio-based solvents emerge as promising alternatives for biomass processing. Therefore, in the present work, the bio-based and renewable chemicals, levulinic acid (LA) and formic acid (FA), were combined to fractionate lignocellulosic waste (i.e., maritime pine sawdust) and isolate lignin. Different parameters, such as LA:FA ratio, temperature, and extraction time, were optimized to boost the yield and purity of extracted lignin. The LA:FA ratio was found to be crucial regarding the superior lignin extraction from the waste biomass. Moreover, the increase in temperature and extraction time enhances the amount of extracted residue but compromises the lignin purity and reduces its molecular weight. The electron microscopy images revealed that biomass samples suffer significant structural and morphological changes, which further suggests the suitability of the newly developed bio-fractionation process. The same was concluded by the FTIR analysis, in which no remaining lignin was detected in the cellulose-rich fraction. Overall, the novel combination of bio-sourced FA and LA has shown to be a very promising system for lignin extraction with high purity from biomass waste, thus contributing to extend the opportunities of lignin manipulation and valorization into novel added-value biomaterials.
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- Solange Magalhães
- Department of Chemical Engineering, CIEPQPF, University of Coimbra, Pólo II–R. Silvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal; (S.M.); (A.F.); (M.G.R.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CIEPQPF, University of Coimbra, Pólo II–R. Silvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal; (S.M.); (A.F.); (M.G.R.)
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- Department of Chemistry, CQC, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal; (E.M.); (C.F.); (C.V.)
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- Department of Chemistry, CQC, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal; (E.M.); (C.F.); (C.V.)
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- Department of Chemistry, CQC, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal; (E.M.); (C.F.); (C.V.)
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Centre for Neurosciences and Cell Biology (CNC), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CIEPQPF, University of Coimbra, Pólo II–R. Silvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal; (S.M.); (A.F.); (M.G.R.)
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- MED—Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas Ed. 8, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (A.R.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CIEPQPF, University of Coimbra, Pólo II–R. Silvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal; (S.M.); (A.F.); (M.G.R.)
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- MED—Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas Ed. 8, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; (A.R.); (B.M.)
- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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Alarcon RT, Lamb KJ, Bannach G, North M. Opportunities for the Use of Brazilian Biomass to Produce Renewable Chemicals and Materials. CHEMSUSCHEM 2021; 14:169-188. [PMID: 32975380 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202001726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This Review highlights the principal crops of Brazil and how their harvest waste can be used in the chemicals and materials industries. The Review covers various plants; with grains, fruits, trees and nuts all being discussed. Native and adopted plants are included and studies on using these plants as a source of chemicals and materials for industrial applications, polymer synthesis, medicinal use and in chemical research are discussed. The main aim of the Review is to highlight the principal Brazilian agricultural resources; such as sugarcane, oranges and soybean, as well as secondary resources, such as andiroba brazil nut, buriti and others, which should be explored further for scientific and technological applications. Furthermore, vegetable oils, carbohydrates (starch, cellulose, hemicellulose, lignocellulose and pectin), flavones and essential oils are described as well as their potential applications.
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- Rafael T Alarcon
- School of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, UNESP- São Paulo State University, Bauru, 17033-260, SP, Brazil
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- Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, The University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- School of Sciences, Department of Chemistry, UNESP- São Paulo State University, Bauru, 17033-260, SP, Brazil
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- Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, Department of Chemistry, The University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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Leng L, Zhang W, Leng S, Chen J, Yang L, Li H, Jiang S, Huang H. Bioenergy recovery from wastewater produced by hydrothermal processing biomass: Progress, challenges, and opportunities. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 748:142383. [PMID: 33113702 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC)/liquefaction (HTL)/gasification (HTG) are promising processes for biofuel production from biomass containing high moisture. However, wastewater, the aqueous phase (AP) byproduct from these hydrothermal processes, is inevitably produced in large amounts. The AP contains >20% of the biomass carbon, and the total organic carbon in AP is as high as 10-20 g/L. The treatment and utilization of AP are becoming a bottleneck for the industrialization of hydrothermal technologies. The major challenges are the presence of various inhibitory substances and the high complexity of AP. Bioenergy recovery from AP has attracted increasing interest. In the present review, the compositions and characteristics of AP are first presented. Then, the progress in recovering bioenergy from AP by recirculation as the reaction solvent, anaerobic digestion (AD), supercritical water gasification (SCWG), microbial fuel cell (MFC), microbial electrolysis cell (MEC), and microalgae cultivation is discussed. Recirculation of AP as reaction solvent is preferable for AP from biomass with relatively low moisture; AD, MFC/MEC, and microalgae cultivation are desirable for the treatment of AP produced from processing biomass with low lignin content at relatively low temperatures; SCWG is widely applicable but is energy-intensive. Finally, challenges and corresponding strategies are proposed to promote the development of AP valorization technologies. Comprehensive analysis of AP compositions, clarification of the mechanisms of valorization processes, valorization process integration detoxification of AP, polycultures and co-processing of AP with other waste, enhancement in pollutant removal, scaling-up performance, and the techno-economic analysis and life-cycle assessment of valorization systems are promising directions in future investigations.
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- Lijian Leng
- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Resources, Environmental & Chemical Engineering and Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- School of Resources, Environmental & Chemical Engineering and Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Land Resources and Environment, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China.
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Vu HP, Nguyen LN, Vu MT, Johir MAH, McLaughlan R, Nghiem LD. A comprehensive review on the framework to valorise lignocellulosic biomass as biorefinery feedstocks. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2020; 743:140630. [PMID: 32679491 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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An effective pretreatment is the first step to enhance the digestibility of lignocellulosic biomass - a source of renewable, eco-friendly and energy-dense materials - for biofuel and biochemical productions. This review aims to provide a comprehensive assessment on the advantages and disadvantages of lignocellulosic pretreatment techniques, which have been studied at the lab-, pilot- and full-scale levels. Biological pretreatment is environmentally friendly but time consuming (i.e. 15-40 days). Chemical pretreatment is effective in breaking down lignocellulose and increasing sugar yield (e.g. 4 to 10-fold improvement) but entails chemical cost and expensive reactors. Whereas the combination of physical and chemical (i.e. physicochemical) pretreatment is energy intensive (e.g. energy production can only compensate 80% of the input energy) despite offering good process efficiency (i.e. > 100% increase in product yield). Demonstrations of pretreatment techniques (e.g. acid, alkaline, and hydrothermal) in pilot-scale have reported 50-80% hemicellulose solubilisation and enhanced sugar yields. The feasibility of these pilot and full-scale plants has been supported by government subsidies to encourage biofuel consumption (e.g. tax credits and mandates). Due to the variability in their mechanisms and characteristics, no superior pretreatment has been identified. The main challenge lies in the capability to achieve a positive energy balance and great economic viability with minimal environmental impacts i.e. the energy or product output significantly surpasses the energy and monetary input. Enhancement of the current pretreatment techno-economic efficiency (e.g. higher product yield, chemical recycling, and by-products conversion to increase environmental sustainability) and the integration of pretreatment methods to effectively treat a range of biomass will be the steppingstone for commercial lignocellulosic biorefineries.
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- Hang P Vu
- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2220, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2220, Australia.
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2220, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2220, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2220, Australia
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW 2220, Australia; NTT Institute of Hi-Technology, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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Production of levulinic acid from wet microalgae in a biphasic one-pot reaction process. KOREAN J CHEM ENG 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11814-020-0622-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Eco-friendly solvents and their mixture for the fabrication of polysulfone ultrafiltration membranes: An investigation of doctor blade and slot die casting methods. J Memb Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2020.118510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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New Intensification Strategies for the Direct Conversion of Real Biomass into Platform and Fine Chemicals: What Are the Main Improvable Key Aspects? Catalysts 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/catal10090961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nowadays, the solvothermal conversion of biomass has reached a good level of development, and now it is necessary to improve the process intensification, in order to boost its further growth on the industrial scale. Otherwise, most of these processes would be limited to the pilot scale or, even worse, to exclusive academic investigations, intended as isolated applications for the development of new catalysts. For this purpose, it is necessary to improve the work-up technologies, combining, where possible, reaction/purification unit operations, and enhancing the feedstock/liquid ratio, thus improving the final concentration of the target product and reducing the work-up costs. Furthermore, it becomes decisive to reconsider more critically the choice of biomass, solvent(s), and catalysts, pursuing the biomass fractionation in its components and promoting one-pot cascade conversion routes. Screening and process optimization activities on a laboratory scale must be fast and functional to the flexibility of these processes, exploiting efficient reaction systems such as microwaves and/or ultrasounds, and using multivariate analysis for an integrated evaluation of the data. These upstream choices, which are mainly of the chemist’s responsibility, are fundamental and deeply interconnected with downstream engineering, economic, and legislative aspects, which are decisive for the real development of the process. In this Editorial, all these key issues will be discussed, in particular those aimed at the intensification of solvothermal processes, taking into account some real case studies, already developed on the industrial scale.
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Wang H, Wang S, Chen Z, Zhou X, Wang J, Chen Z. Engineered biochar with anisotropic layered double hydroxide nanosheets to simultaneously and efficiently capture Pb 2+ and CrO 42- from electroplating wastewater. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 306:123118. [PMID: 32172091 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Cationic and anionic heavy metal contaminants generally co-exist in practical industrial effluent, and simultaneously removal of these species is a bottleneck for most of the bio-adsorbents because of their contrary charge. In this work, pinewood sawdust derived engineered biochar (BC) was fabricated with MgAl layered double hydroxide (MgAl-LDH) nanosheets, which could efficiently and simultaneously capture heavy metal cations and oxyanions from wastewater. The synergetic effect between loaded MgAl-LDH and BC substantially improves its adsorption performance towards both cationic and anionic contaminants, i.e., Pb2+ and CrO42-. The adsorption capacity of MgAl-LDH/BC for Pb2+ reached 591.2 mg/g, which is 263% higher than that of BC, and in the case of CrO42-, the adsorption capacity is 330.8 mg/g, 416% higher than that of BC. The elimination of Pb2+ was mainly attributed to forming complexations with surface functional groups. While for oxyanions removal, CrO42- can be reduced to Cr3+ by functional groups, and then generated Cr3+ could replace Al3+ via morphic substitution, consequently formed an MgCr-LDH structure. Further, in the continuous fixed-bed column study, 225 bed volume of simulating electroplating wastewater co-existed with Pb2+ and CrO42- can be efficiently treated. Hence, this study sheds light on the engineered biochar design to efficiently and simultaneously capture heavy metal cations and oxyanions and its feasibility on real wastewater purification.
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- Huabin Wang
- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China; Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China; Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China.
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Wu P, Li L, Sun Y, Song B, Yu Y, Liu H. Near complete valorisation of Hybrid pennisetum to biomethane and lignin nanoparticles based on gamma-valerolactone/water pretreatment. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 305:123040. [PMID: 32114303 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2020] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
Abstract
This study is the first to integrate gamma-valerolactone/water (GVL/water) pretreatment with anaerobic digestion (AD) for biogas production and lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) synthesis. The hydrothermal treatment was conducted at 135 to 180 °C with GVL at 0 to 90%. After pretreatment, the compositions of hybrid pennisetum were changed with the removal of lignin, hemicellulose, and cellulose to different extent. Subsequent anaerobic digestion achieved a maximal specific methane yield of 228.00 ± 4.37 mL/g VS, compared with that at 165.11 ± 1.99 mL/g VS for the control. The highest actual methane yield (150 mL/g RM) was achieved by pretreatment with GVL/water (50/50) at 150 °C for 90 min. LNPs at 200 to 2000 nm were synthesized from the liquid waste with a yield at ~4 mg/mL. The mass balance of this integrated method was discussed. In general, the maximal valorisation of hybrid pennisetum was achieved based on a catalyst-free of GVL/water pretreatment.
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- Peiwen Wu
- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China; Key Laboratory of Ministry of Education for Water Quality Security and Protection in Pearl River Delta, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Radionuclides Pollution Control and Resources, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China; CAS Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of New and Renewable Energy Research and Development, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China; Scion, 49 Sala Street, Private Bag 3020, Rotorua 3046, New Zealand.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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Bai X, Ren T, Mao J, Li S, Yin J, Zhou J. A Ag–ZrO2–graphene oxide nanocomposite as a metal-leaching-resistant catalyst for the aqueous-phase hydrogenation of levulinic acid into gamma-valerolactone. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj03892j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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A novel metal-leaching-resistant catalyst containing Ag, ZrO2 and graphene oxide (GO) was synthesized for the aqueous-phase hydrogenation of LA into GVL.
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- Xufeng Bai
- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering
- Dalian University
- Dalian
- China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering
- Dalian University
- Dalian
- China
- No. 3 Middle School of Liaocheng
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering
- Dalian University
- Dalian
- China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering
- Dalian University
- Dalian
- China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering
- Dalian University
- Dalian
- China
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- College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering
- Dalian University
- Dalian
- China
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