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S K, Ravi YK, Kumar G, Kadapakkam Nandabalan Y, J RB. Microalgal biorefineries: Advancement in machine learning tools for sustainable biofuel production and value-added products recovery. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 353:120135. [PMID: 38286068 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120135] [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: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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The microalgae can be converted into biofuels, biochemicals, and bioactive compounds in a biorefinery. Recently, designing and executing more viable and sustainable biofuel production from microalgal biomass is one of the vital challenges in the development of biorefinery. Scalable cultivation of microalgae is mandatory for commercializing and industrializing the biorefinery. The intrinsic complication in cultivation of microalgae is the physiological and operational factors that renders challenging impact to enable a smooth and profitable operation. However, this aim can only be successful via a simulation prospect. Machine learning tools provides advanced approaches for evaluating, predicting, and controlling uncertainties in microalgal biorefinery for sustainable biofuel production. The present review provides a critical evaluation of the most progressing machine learning tools that validate a potential to be employed in microalgal biorefinery. These tools are highly potential for their extensive evaluation on microalgal screening and classification. However, the application of these tools for optimization of microalgal biomass cultivation in industries in order to increase the biomass production, is still in its initial stages. Integrated hybrid machine learning tools can aid the industries to function efficiently with least resources. Some of the challenges, and perspectives of machine learning tools are discussed. Besides, future prospects are also emphasized. Though, most of the research reports on machine learning tools are not appropriate to gather generalized information, standard protocols and strategies must be developed to design generalized machine learning tools. On a whole, this review offers a perspective information about digitalized microalgal exploitation in a microalgal biorefinery.
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- Kavitha S
- Department of Biotechnology, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641021, India
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- Centre for Organic and Nanohybrid Electronics, Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 22B, 44-100, Gliwice, Poland
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- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea; Institute of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Stavanger, Box 8600 Forus, 4036 Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Environmental Science and Technology, School of Environment and Earth Sciences, Central University of Punjab, VPO Ghudda, Bathinda, 151401, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Neelakudi, Thiruvarur, 610005, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Chang YJ, Chang JS, Lee DJ. Gasification of biomass for syngas production: Research update and stoichiometry diagram presentation. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 387:129535. [PMID: 37495160 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Gasification is a thermal process that converts organic materials into syngas, bio-oil, and solid residues. This mini-review provides an update on current research on producing high-quality syngas from biomass via gasification. Specifically, the review highlights the effective valorization of feedstocks, the development of novel catalysts for reforming reactions, the configuration of novel integrated gasification processes with an assisted field, and the proposal of advanced modeling tools, including the use of machine learning strategies for process design and optimization. The review also includes examples of using a stoichiometry diagram to describe biomass gasification. The research efforts in this area are constantly evolving, and this review provides an up-to-date overview of the most recent advances and prospects for future research. The proposed advancements in gasification technology have the potential to significantly contribute to sustainable energy production and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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- Ying-Ju Chang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Smart Sustainable Circular Economy, Tunghai University, Taiwan; Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Tunghai University, Taichung, 407, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan; Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tang, Hong Kong; Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Chung-li, 32003, Taiwan.
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Fozer D, Nimmegeers P, Toth AJ, Varbanov PS, Klemeš JJ, Mizsey P, Hauschild MZ, Owsianiak M. Hybrid Prediction-Driven High-Throughput Sustainability Screening for Advancing Waste-to-Dimethyl Ether Valorization. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:13449-13462. [PMID: 37642659 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c01892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Assessing the prospective climate preservation potential of novel, innovative, but immature chemical production techniques is limited by the high number of process synthesis options and the lack of reliable, high-throughput quantitative sustainability pre-screening methods. This study presents the sequential use of data-driven hybrid prediction (ANN-RSM-DOM) to streamline waste-to-dimethyl ether (DME) upcycling using a set of sustainability criteria. Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are developed to generate in silico waste valorization experimental results and ex-ante model the operating space of biorefineries applying the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) and sewage sludge (SS). Aspen Plus process flowsheeting and ANN simulations are postprocessed using the response surface methodology (RSM) and desirability optimization method (DOM) to improve the in-depth mechanistic understanding of environmental systems and identify the most benign configurations. The hybrid prediction highlights the importance of targeted waste selection based on elemental composition and the need to design waste-specific DME synthesis to improve techno-economic and environmental performances. The developed framework reveals plant configurations with concurrent climate benefits (-1.241 and -2.128 kg CO2-eq (kg DME)-1) and low DME production costs (0.382 and 0.492 € (kg DME)-1) using OFMSW and SS feedstocks. Overall, the multi-scale explorative hybrid prediction facilitates early stage process synthesis, assists in the design of block units with nonlinear characteristics, resolves the simultaneous analysis of qualitative and quantitative variables, and enables the high-throughput sustainability screening of low technological readiness level processes.
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- Daniel Fozer
- Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Quantitative Sustainability Assessment, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Intelligence in Process, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS), Faculty of Applied Engineering, University of Antwerp, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
- Environmental Economics (EnvEcon), Department of Engineering Management, University of Antwerp, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3., 1111 Budapest, Hungary
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- Sustainable Process Integration Laboratory─SPIL, NETME Centre, FME, Brno University of Technology, Technická 2896/2, 616 69 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Sustainable Process Integration Laboratory─SPIL, NETME Centre, FME, Brno University of Technology, Technická 2896/2, 616 69 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Advanced Materials and Intelligent Technologies, Higher Education and Industrial Cooperation Centre, University of Miskolc, H-3515 Miskolc-Egyetemváros, Hungary
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- Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Quantitative Sustainability Assessment, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Quantitative Sustainability Assessment, Technical University of Denmark, Bygningstorvet, Building 115, DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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Dogmaz S, Cavas L. Biohydrogen production via green silver nanoparticles synthesized through biomass of Ulva lactuca bloom. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 379:129028. [PMID: 37030419 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129028] [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: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Ulva lactuca is a marine green seaweed. Its bloom based biomass accumulated in the İzmir bay and is collected by local authorities. In this investigation, an alternative solution was proposed to utilize the biomass of U. lactuca to produce biohydrogen via green synthesized silver nanoparticles. According to the results, the optimum conditions related to silver nanoparticle production such as pH, temperature, biomass concentration, silver nitrate concentrations, and incubation time were determined to be 11, 25 °C, 10 mg/mL, 4 mM, and 3 days, respectively. Effective conditions for biohydrogen production such as pH, temperature, agitation rate, and sodium borohydride concentration were found to be 7, 50 °C, 250 rpm and 150 mM, respectively. These parameters are also modelled with an artificial neural network. The data presented here provide recommendations for producing biohydrogen from waste algae and helping reduce carbon emissions for better environment and future.
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- Sema Dogmaz
- Dokuz Eylül University, The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Biotechnology, Kaynaklar Campus, 35390, İzmir, Türkiye
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- Dokuz Eylül University, The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Biotechnology, Kaynaklar Campus, 35390, İzmir, Türkiye; Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry (Biochemistry Division), Kaynaklar Campus, 35390, İzmir, Türkiye.
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Oruganti RK, Biji AP, Lanuyanger T, Show PL, Sriariyanun M, Upadhyayula VKK, Gadhamshetty V, Bhattacharyya D. Artificial intelligence and machine learning tools for high-performance microalgal wastewater treatment and algal biorefinery: A critical review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 876:162797. [PMID: 36907394 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The increased water scarcity, depletion of freshwater resources, and rising environmental awareness are stressing for the development of sustainable wastewater treatment processes. Microalgae-based wastewater treatment has resulted in a paradigm shift in our approach toward nutrient removal and simultaneous resource recovery from wastewater. Wastewater treatment and the generation of biofuels and bioproducts from microalgae can be coupled to promote the circular economy synergistically. A microalgal biorefinery transforms microalgal biomass into biofuels, bioactive chemicals, and biomaterials. The large-scale cultivation of microalgae is essential for the commercialization and industrialization of microalgae biorefinery. However, the inherent complexity of microalgal cultivation parameters regarding physiological and illumination parameters renders it challenging to facilitate a smooth and cost-effective operation. Artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning algorithms (MLA) offer innovative strategies for assessing, predicting, and regulating uncertainties in algal wastewater treatment and biorefinery. The current study presents a critical review of the most promising AI/MLAs that demonstrate a potential to be applied in microalgal technologies. The most commonly used MLAs include artificial neural networks, support vector machine, genetic algorithms, decision tree, and random forest algorithms. Recent developments in AI have made it possible to combine cutting-edge techniques from AI research fields with microalgae for accurate analysis of large datasets. MLAs have been extensively studied for their potential in microalgae detection and classification. However, the ML application in microalgal industries, such as optimizing microalgae cultivation for increased biomass productivity, is still in its infancy. Incorporating smart AI/ML-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) based technologies can help the microalgal industries to operate effectively with minimum resources. Future research directions are also highlighted, and some of the challenges and perspectives of AI/ML are outlined. As the world is entering the digitalized industrial era, this review provides an insightful discussion about intelligent microalgal wastewater treatment and biorefinery for researchers in the field of microalgae.
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- Raj Kumar Oruganti
- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502284, Telangana, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502284, Telangana, India
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502284, Telangana, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Biorefinery and Process Automation Engineering Center, Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, The Sirindhorn Thai-German International Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, USA; 2-Dimensional Materials for Biofilm Engineering Science and Technology (2D-BEST) Center, South Dakota Mines, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy 502284, Telangana, India.
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Bhaskar T, Venkata Mohan S, You S, Kim SH, Porto de Souza Vandenberghe L. Biomass to green hydrogen (BGH2-2022). BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 376:128924. [PMID: 36948427 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.128924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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- CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, India
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