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Mechanical, wear, and dielectric properties of opuntia cladode fiber and pearl millet biochar-reinforced epoxy composite
In this study for diverse technical applications, a composite made of epoxy was created in using pearl millet biochar (PMB) and opuntia cladode short fiber (OCF). This study’s primary objective was to create a...
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Microwave-assisted rapid pyrolysis of woodblock without adding susceptor and detailed product analysis
Microwave-assisted pyrolysis of cylindrical woodblocks (dia.~50–60 mm, height; 50–60 mm; weight: 50–70 g) has been performed to understand the effect of microwave distribution, microwave power, and final tempe...
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Study of mechanical properties on abaca/sisal fibre–reinforced epoxy resin–based hybrid composites
Toxic gas and other environmental risks are created when synthetic fibres are burned or degraded slower than natural fibres. Natural fibres have several advantages, including low density, low cost, high specif...
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Coal-vitamin medium for improved scheme of isolating biosurfactant-producing actinomycetes of rare species from soil samples
A simplified scheme for the isolation of biosurfactant-producing actinomycetes from soils was developed using different combinations of pretreatments and selective media supplemented with antifungal agent, cyc...
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A techno-economic analysis (TEA) of a combined process of torrefaction and gasification of lignocellulose biomass (bagasse) for methanol and electricity production
This study investigates a comprehensive process for the production of methanol and electricity from bagasse. A total of four main scenarios (S1–S4) were considered in this study, they are bagasse gasification ...
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Open AccessAdvances in solar pond technology and prospects of efficiency improvement methods
The rising global energy demand necessitates innovative solutions for harnessing renewable energy sources. Solar ponds have received attention as they present a viable means to address this challenge by absorb...
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Mechanical, wear, fatigue, and water absorption behavior of epoxy biocomposite toughened using marine waste Sepioteuthis sepioidea pen chitosan biopolymer and pineapple plain-weaved fiber
This study investigates the characteristics of epoxy biocomposites strengthened using Sepioteuthis sepioidea chitosan biopolymer and reinforced using plain-weaved pineapple fiber mats. Fabricated through the hand...
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Open AccessEstimation of useful-stage energy returns on investment for fossil fuels and implications for renewable energy systems
The net energy implications of the energy transition have so far been analysed at best at the final energy stage. Here we argue that expanding the analysis to the useful stage is crucial. We estimate fossil fu...
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Study on engineering properties of bamboo fiber/biochar reinforced epoxy composites rod
In recent years, natural fibers have gained more significance in a variety of civil and industrial applications, such as concrete, beams, and slabs. In addition to producing bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy 16 mm...
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Trends in the full use of the superfruit Psidium guajava: a scientific and technological review
Psidium guajava (PG) possesses high bioactive compound content, such as phenolics and carotenoids. Therefore, the fruit’s pulp is consumed mainly, generating approximately 30% of co-products. Moreover, using dif...
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Application of emerging technologies for extraction of pigments using green solvents: case of deep eutectic solvents combined with ultrasound-assisted extraction technique
Pigments/colorants including betalains, anthocyanins, carotenoids, and curcuminoids are widely used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors. The increasing interest in natural pigments is related to thei...
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Improvising of dissimilar friction stir weld strengths using biosilica nanoparticle: mechanical, fatigue and microstructure properties
The effect of introducing wheat husk biosilica (WHB) to the weld pool of different AA7075-AZ31B was investigated in this work. The biosilica particle of nano-dimensions was prepared from wheat husk wastes via ...
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Sustainable removal of methylene blue dye from textile effluent by using cellulose nanocrystals extracted from sugarcane bagasse
Adsorption has proven to be a cost-effective option for treating wastewater containing dyes and other pollutants, as it is a simple and low-cost technique. In this work, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were extr...
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Controlled large-area lithium deposition to reduce swelling of high-energy lithium metal pouch cells in liquid electrolytes
Lithium (Li) metal battery technology, renowned for its high energy density, faces practical challenges, particularly concerning large volume change and cell swelling. Despite the profound impact of external p...
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In situ biosynthesis of palladium nanoparticles on banana leaves extract-coated graphitic carbon nitride: An efficient and reusable heterogeneous catalyst for organic transformations and antimicrobial agent
In the present work, palladium nanoparticles embedded on banana leaves extract-modified graphitic carbon nitride [PdNPs@g-C3N4-BLE] was biogenically synthesized in a facile 3-step reaction in a clean and sustaina...
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Open AccessKinetic and isotherm studies of Acid Orange 7 dye absorption using sulphonated mandarin biochar treated with TETA
This study contributes to the current state of knowledge by highlighting the physical–chemical interactions between biochar and dyes. The removal of Acid Orange 7 (AO7) dye by a modified biochar obtained from...
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Optimization for improved biomethane yield from cashew nut hulls through response surface methodology
The increase of cashew nut-processing plants in Burkina Faso caused high amount of cashew nut waste. The waste is either discharged into the environment or used as fuel, causing significant harm to both the en...
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The effect of organic Rankine cycle system design on energy-based agro-industrial symbiosis
Industrial symbiosis (IS) is known as an effective strategy to reduce resource consumption. Recently, the utilization of efficient energy conversion technologies in symbiotic relations has been suggested to en...
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Effect of submicron pore sized waste coffee emesis biochar on glass–epoxy composite thermal interface material
This study focusing on the mechanical, thermal conductivity, and dielectric properties of novel epoxy-based composite contains submicron pore sized waste coffee emesis biochar (SCB) and glass fiber. In this st...
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Electrochemical oxidation (biomass) and degradation of organic pollutant through a microbial fuel cell to produce electricity
An innovative approach, a microbial fuel cell (MFC), oxidizes organic wastes and substrates to generate electricity and reduce wastewater pollution. In the current day, the scientific community is focused on b...
