A comprehensive review of recent advances in the applications and biosynthesis of oxalic acid from bio-derived substrates

AN Amenaghawon, JE Ayere, UO Amune… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Organic acids are important compounds with numerous applications in different industries.
This work presents a comprehensive review of the biological synthesis of oxalic acid, an …

Lignin valorization: A crucial step towards full utilization of biomass, zero waste and circular bioeconomy

W Dessie, X Luo, F He, Y Liao, GJ Duns… - Biocatalysis and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Lignin is an abundant but often overlooked biopolymer. Therefore, its valorization is crucial
for achieving the goals of full biomass utilization, zero waste, and a circular bioeconomy …

The Green Revolution in Plastics: Unveiling Breakthroughs, Applications, and the Path Forward

S Mushtaq, F Jamil, A Inayat, C Ghenai… - Current Opinion in Green …, 2024 - Elsevier
This manuscript probes into the burgeoning field of green and sustainable plastics,
enlightening their crucial character in contesting the global plastic catastrophe. Having …

[HTML][HTML] Integrated biorefinery for bioethanol and succinic acid co-production from bread waste: Techno-economic feasibility and life cycle assessment

RH Hafyan, J Mohanarajan, M Uppal, V Kumar… - Energy Conversion and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, an advanced decarbonization approach is presented for an integrated
biorefinery that co-produces bioethanol and succinic acid (SA) from bread waste (BW). The …

A systematic multicriteria-based approach to support product portfolio selection in microalgae biorefineries

BC Klein, MF Chagas, RE Davis… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
This work proposes and applies a sequential approach of objective methods to aid the
decision-making process for the deployment of microalgae biorefineries. The strategy …

High-Barrier-Property Copolyesters Based on Spiroglycol with Controlled Degradation

M Yin, X Zhang, H Wang, Z Yuan, H Deng… - ACS Sustainable …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Finding a balance between thermo-mechanical properties and degradation properties is
important for degradable polyesters to dissolve, addressing environmental problems. In this …

Design and Characterization of High Gas Barrier and Fully Biobased Poly(1,5-pentylene succinate-co-itaconate-co-furanoate) Elastomers

H Lin, W Li, Q Ou, J Liu, Z Wei, Z Wang… - ACS Sustainable …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Biomass feedstock is an accessible alternative to finite fossil chemical resources for
fabricating durable and high-performance polymers. In this study, fully biobased poly (1, 5 …

Harnessing tobacco stem biomass for eco-friendly xylo-oligomers production via hydrothermal treatment and succinic acid via fermentation

MB Santana Jr, FÁ Gama, IO Pereira… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
The integration of processes offers promising avenues for valorization of the tobacco waste,
enabling the production of commercially significant compounds beyond traditional tobacco …

Illumination optimization strategies to enhance hydrogen productivity and light conversion efficiency for photo-fermentation by Rhodobacter sphaeroides KKU-PS1 …

MAF Hanipa, MF Tiang, AAI Luthfi, MS Sajab… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
With the use of biotechnology, hydrogen can be produced from wastewater rich in short-
chain fatty acids. A previous study revealed the ability of Rhodobacter sphaeroides KKU …

Novel green-based polyglycerol polymeric nanoparticles loaded with ferulic acid: A promising approach for hepatoprotection

MH Mahmoud, RI El-Gogary, ME Soliman… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the pursuit of eco-friendly and sustainable materials, polyglycerol diacid polymers hold
immense promise for drug delivery compared to those derived from fossil fuels. Harnessing …