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Montini D, Cara C, D’Arienzo M, Di Credico B, Mostoni S, Nisticò R, Pala L, Scotti R. Recent Advances on Porous Siliceous Materials Derived from Waste. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5578. [PMID: 37629869 PMCID: PMC10456868 DOI: 10.3390/ma16165578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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In recent years, significant efforts have been made in view of a transition from a linear to a circular economy, where the value of products, materials, resources, and waste is maintained as long as possible in the economy. The re-utilization of industrial and agricultural waste into value-added products, such as nanostructured siliceous materials, has become a challenging topic as an effective strategy in waste management and a sustainable model aimed to limit the use of landfill, conserve natural resources, and reduce the use of harmful substances. In light of these considerations, nanoporous silica has attracted attention in various applications owing to the tunable pore dimensions, high specific surface areas, tailorable structure, and facile post-functionalization. In this review, recent progress on the synthesis of siliceous materials from different types of waste is presented, analyzing the factors influencing the size and morphology of the final product, alongside different synthetic methods used to impart specific porosity. Applications in the fields of wastewater/gas treatment and catalysis are discussed, focusing on process feasibility in large-scale productions.
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- Daniele Montini
- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, INSTM, Via R. Cozzi 55, 20125 Milano, Italy; (D.M.); (M.D.); (B.D.C.); (S.M.)
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- Fluorsid S.p.A., Strada Macchiareddu 2a, 09032 Assemini, Italy; (C.C.); (L.P.)
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, INSTM, Via R. Cozzi 55, 20125 Milano, Italy; (D.M.); (M.D.); (B.D.C.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, INSTM, Via R. Cozzi 55, 20125 Milano, Italy; (D.M.); (M.D.); (B.D.C.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, INSTM, Via R. Cozzi 55, 20125 Milano, Italy; (D.M.); (M.D.); (B.D.C.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, INSTM, Via R. Cozzi 55, 20125 Milano, Italy; (D.M.); (M.D.); (B.D.C.); (S.M.)
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- Fluorsid S.p.A., Strada Macchiareddu 2a, 09032 Assemini, Italy; (C.C.); (L.P.)
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Milano-Bicocca, INSTM, Via R. Cozzi 55, 20125 Milano, Italy; (D.M.); (M.D.); (B.D.C.); (S.M.)
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Abe H, Nakayasu Y, Haga K, Watanabe M. Progress on Separation and Hydrothermal Carbonization of Rice Husk Toward Environmental Applications. GLOBAL CHALLENGES (HOBOKEN, NJ) 2023; 7:2300112. [PMID: 37635706 PMCID: PMC10448154 DOI: 10.1002/gch2.202300112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Owing to the increasing global demand for carbon resources, pressure on finite materials, including petroleum and inorganic resources, is expected to increase in the future. Efficient utilization of waste resources has become crucial for sustainable resource acquisition for creating the next generation of industries. Rice husks, which are abundant worldwide as agricultural waste, are a rich carbon source with a high silica content and have the potential to be an effective raw material for energy-related and environmental purification materials such as battery, catalyst, and adsorbent. Converting these into valuable resources often requires separation and carbonization; however, these processes incur significant energy losses, which may offset the benefits of using biomass resources in the process steps. This review summarizes and discusses the high value of RHs, which are abundant as agricultural waste. Technologies for separating and converting RHs into valuable resources by hydrothermal carbonization are summarized based on the energy efficiency of the process.
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- Hiroya Abe
- Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS)Tohoku University6‐3 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba‐kuSendai980–8578Japan
- Graduate School of EngineeringTohoku University6‐6‐11 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba‐kuSendai980‐8579Japan
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- Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS)Tohoku University6‐3 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba‐kuSendai980–8578Japan
- Graduate School of EngineeringTohoku University6‐6‐11 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba‐kuSendai980‐8579Japan
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- Graduate School of International Resource SciencesAkita University1‐1, Tegata‐GakuenmachiAkita010‐8502Japan
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- Graduate School of EngineeringTohoku University6‐6‐11 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba‐kuSendai980‐8579Japan
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Gebretatios AG, Kadiri Kanakka Pillantakath AR, Witoon T, Lim JW, Banat F, Cheng CK. Rice husk waste into various template-engineered mesoporous silica materials for different applications: A comprehensive review on recent developments. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 310:136843. [PMID: 36243081 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.136843] [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: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Following the discovery of Stöber silica, the realm of morphology-controlled mesoporous silica nanomaterials like MCM-41, SBA-15, and KCC-1 has been expanded. Due to their high BET surface area, tunable pores, easiness of functionalization, and excellent thermal and chemical stability, these materials take part a vital role in the advancement of techniques and technologies for tackling the world's largest challenges in the area of water and the environment, energy storage, and biotechnology. Synthesizing these materials with excellent physicochemical properties from cost-efficient biomass wastes is a foremost model of sustainability. Particularly, SiO2 with a purity >98% can be obtained from rice husk (RH), one of the most abundant biomass wastes, and can be template engineered into various forms of mesoporous silica materials in an economic and eco-friendly way. Hence, this review initially gives insight into why to valorize RH into value-added silica materials. Then the thermal, chemical, hydrothermal, and biological methods of high-quality silica extraction from RH and the principles of synthesis of mesoporous and fibrous mesoporous silica materials like SBA-15, MCM-41, MSNs, and KCC-1 are comprehensively discussed. The potential applications of rice husk-derived mesoporous silica materials in catalysis, drug delivery, energy, adsorption, and environmental remediation are explored. Finally, the conclusion and the future outlook are briefly highlighted.
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- Amanuel Gidey Gebretatios
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Center for Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, 50 Ngamwongwan Rd., Ladyao, Jatujak Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
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- Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Center for Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS), Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Arce C, Kratky L. Mechanical pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass toward enzymatic/fermentative valorization. iScience 2022; 25:104610. [PMID: 35789853 PMCID: PMC9250023 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2022.104610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) has the potential to replace fossil fuels, thanks to the concept of biorefinery. This material is formed mainly by cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose. To maximize the valorization potential of this material, LCB needs to be pretreated. Milling is always performed before any other treatments. It does not produce chemical change and improves the efficiency of the upcoming processes. Additionally, it makes LCB easier to handle and increases bulk density and transfer phenomena of the next pretreatment step. However, this treatment is energy consuming, so it needs to be optimized. Several mills can be used, and the equipment selection depends on the characteristics of the material, the final size required, and the operational regime: continuous or batch. Among them, ball, knife, and hammer mills are the most used at the laboratory scale, especially before enzymatic or fermentative treatments. The continuous operational regime (knife and hammer mill) allows us to work with high volumes of raw material and can continuously reduce particle size, unlike the batch operating regime (ball mill). This review recollects the information about the application of these machines, the effect on particle size, and subsequent treatments. On the one hand, ball milling reduced particle size the most; on the other hand, hammer and knife milling consumed less energy. Furthermore, the latter reached a small final particle size (units of millimeters) suitable for valorization.
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Valorization of Residues from Energy Conversion of Biomass for Advanced and Sustainable Material Applications. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14094939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by shifting towards renewable energy sources to control global warming is one of the main challenges of the 21st century [...]
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Jang IS, Park JY, Park H, Gu YM, Lee JH, Chun J. Simplified Synthesis of Spherical Silica Microparticles from Rice Husk. Chem Eng Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202100446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Il-Seop Jang
- Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology (KICET) Energy & Environment Division 52851 Jinju Gyeongnam South Korea
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- Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology (KICET) Convergence R&D Division 28160 Cheongju Chungbuk South Korea
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- Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology (KICET) Energy & Environment Division 52851 Jinju Gyeongnam South Korea
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- Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology (KICET) Convergence R&D Division 28160 Cheongju Chungbuk South Korea
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- Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology (KICET) Convergence R&D Division 28160 Cheongju Chungbuk South Korea
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- Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology (KICET) Energy & Environment Division 52851 Jinju Gyeongnam South Korea
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The Development of Graphene/Silica Hybrid Composites: A Review for Their Applications and Challenges. CRYSTALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/cryst11111337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Graphene and silica are two materials that have wide uses and applications because of their unique properties. Graphene/silica hybrid composite, which is a combination of the two, has the good properties of a combination of graphene and silica while reducing the detrimental properties of both, so that it has promising future prospects in various fields. It is very important to design a synthesis method for graphene/silica composite hybrid materials to adapt to its practical application. In this review, the synthesis strategies of graphene, silica, and hybrid graphene/silica composites such as hydrothermal, sol-gel, hydrolysis, and encapsulation methods along with their results are studied. The application of this composite is also discussed, which includes applications such as adsorbents, energy storage, biomedical fields, and catalysts. Furthermore, future research challenges and futures need to be developed so that hybrid graphene/silica composites can be obtained with promising new application prospects.
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