A comprehensive review on recent advances in preparation, physicochemical characterization, and bioengineering applications of biopolymers
Biopolymers are mainly the polymers which are created or obtained from living creatures
such as plants and bacteria rather than petroleum, which has traditionally been the source of …
such as plants and bacteria rather than petroleum, which has traditionally been the source of …
Prospects of biopolymer technology as an alternative option for non-degradable plastics and sustainable management of plastic wastes
As of yet, disposal platforms for synthetic polymers have not matured in an environmentally
benign manner. Consequently, their wastes tend to remain as sources of pollution that …
benign manner. Consequently, their wastes tend to remain as sources of pollution that …
Advances in sustainable polymeric materials from lignocellulosic biomass
Lignocellulosic material (LCMs) is a renewable, recyclable and most abundant material with
ease of access around the globe, which makes it versatile for replacing fossil-based plastics …
ease of access around the globe, which makes it versatile for replacing fossil-based plastics …
[HTML][HTML] Ionic liquid-assisted bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass for the development of value-added products
Lignocellulosic biomass is the most abundant inexpensive renewable source for obtaining
biofuels and bioproducts. One of the greatest problems faced in valorizing biomass arises …
biofuels and bioproducts. One of the greatest problems faced in valorizing biomass arises …
A review of state of the art thermal diodes and their potential applications
Thermal management is an essential aspect of various applications, especially in the area of
electronic miniaturization. Thermal diodes, which exhibit asymmetric heat transfer …
electronic miniaturization. Thermal diodes, which exhibit asymmetric heat transfer …
Advanced thermochemical conversion technologies used for energy generation: Advancement and prospects
The commercial conquest of the ethanol industry has raised curiosity within operations that
transform biomass into biofuels. The energy production from biomass, bioenergy, is an …
transform biomass into biofuels. The energy production from biomass, bioenergy, is an …
[HTML][HTML] Hydrothermal carbonisation of sewage sludge and resulting biofuels as a sustainable energy source
Sewage sludge is nowadays a permanent element of our lives. One promising idea is to turn
these wastes into fuels. Special scientific attention is given to the possibility of applying the …
these wastes into fuels. Special scientific attention is given to the possibility of applying the …
Modified orange peel waste as a sustainable material for adsorption of contaminants
World orange production is estimated at 60 million tons per annum, while the annual
production of orange peel waste is 32 million tons. According to available data, the …
production of orange peel waste is 32 million tons. According to available data, the …
Lambda carrageenan as a water-soluble binder for silicon anodes in lithium-ion batteries
The large volume expansion of a silicon (Si) anode causes severe mechanical failure,
limiting its use in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Using functional polymers as a binder material …
limiting its use in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Using functional polymers as a binder material …
Elucidating the effect of the physicochemical properties of organosolv lignins on its solubility and reductive catalytic depolymerization
Unsatisfactory solubility and recalcitrant condensed structures of isolated lignins (technical
lignins) severely limit their processability into renewable materials, fuels, and chemicals …
lignins) severely limit their processability into renewable materials, fuels, and chemicals …