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Optimizing selected quality metrics of rice husk briquettes: a response surface methodology approach
Rice husk is among the most generated biomass residues in develo** countries. If this abundant resource is effectively valorized into fuel briquettes, the rate of deforestation and energy deficit in the regi...
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Ultrasound-assisted extraction for green recovery of poultry skin collagen hydrolysates with antioxidant and antihypertensive activities
Hydrolyzed collagen, a group of low molecular weight (5–20 kDa) peptides, can be obtained from animal co-products through chemical or enzymatic methods. Chicken skin is a rich source of collagen and a promisin...
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Open AccessOptimization of Eucalyptus essential oil extraction by applying response surface methodology in traditional distillation and its adaption to solar thermal process
This work reports the utilization of solar thermal energy to generate Eucalyptus essential oil, reducing the dependence on conventional energy and minimizing the environmental impact. The study optimized oil e...
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Open AccessMerging TROPOMI and eddy covariance observations to quantify 5-years of daily CH4 emissions over coal-mine dominated region
A simple and flexible mass balance approach was applied to observations of XCH4 from TROPOMI to estimate CH4 emissions over Shanxi Province, including the impacts of advective transport, pressure transport, and a...
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Extraction of novel biosilica from finger millet husk and its coconut rachilla-reinforced epoxy biocomposite: mechanical, thermal, and hydrophobic behaviour
High-toughness epoxy biocomposites are made in the current work employing coconut rachilla fibre and biosilica particles recovered from finger millet husk (FMH) for lightweight and affordable technological app...
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High-content Al-T6/pineapple fiber/brass mesh reinforcements on nanosilica-toughened epoxy hybrid natural fiber metal laminate composite for aircraft applications
In this research, epoxy resin–based hybrid natural fiber metal laminate (HNFML) composites were prepared and their mechanical properties, shear strength, and drilling behavior were analyzed. The surfaces of th...
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Performance evaluation of thermally reduced ex situ wheat husk biocarbon-assisted dissimilar AA7075 T651-magnesium AZ31B friction stir welded joints
The emerging industrial need requires effective energy efficient materials and processing technologies that can be made engineering better. In this present study, a new attempt has been made to improve the eff...
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Predictive models enhance feedstock quality of corn stover via air classification
Feedstock heterogeneity is a fundamental obstacle to cost-competitive biobased products. Agricultural products like corn stover have anatomical components that vary in their chemical composition, mechanical pr...
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Static and dynamic mechanical analysis of hybrid natural fibre composites for engineering applications
Natural fibres (NFs) are utilized for making environment-friendly products inside the construction and automotive industries. Four distinct types of natural fibres, such as jute, sisal, banana, and palm (Asia...
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Mallotus oppositifolius-mediated biosynthesis of bimetallic nanoparticles of silver and nickel: antimicrobial activity and plausible mechanism(s) of action
This study demonstrated the green synthesis route of silver (Ag), nickel (Ni), and silver-nickel bimetallic nanoparticles (Ag-Ni BNPs) using Mallotus oppositifolius leaf extract and their antimicrobial activity a...
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Development of an integrated and eco-friendly approach for producing nanomagnetite-based coconut coir biosorbents: elucidation of the adsorption mechanism of Rhodamine B and methylene blue
The present study focused on optimizing the biosorbent production through chemical modification of natural coconut fibers (NCFs) using a biorefinery process combined with nanoparticle impregnation and its adso...
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A novel autoclave-assisted nanoparticle pre-treatment for improved sugar recovery from potato peel waste: process optimisation, nanoparticle recyclability and bioethanol production
This study optimised a novel autoclave-assisted Fe3O4 nanoparticle pre-treatment (NAAP) for the improvement of reducing sugar (RS) recovery from potato peel waste. The optimised NAAP was further assessed for othe...
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Impact of D-Limonene in the technical and economic feasibility of the anaerobic digestion applied in biorefineries
This study evaluates the impact of D-Limonene on the anaerobic digestion (AD) in terms of stability, methane yield and process kinetics, with a focus on the economic viability of a biorefinery based on D-Limon...
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Performance evaluation of luffa-sugarcane bagasse-based polymer-reinforced composites using Taguchi’s method
Due to concerns about environmental safety, studies of natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites and cost-effective options for synthetic fibre-reinforced composites are explored widely. In this work, compos...
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Optimization of ceramic membrane fabricated from coal flyash blended with natural clay for separation of kraft lignin from aqueous solutions
In this study, coal flyash mixed with natural clay is used as a precursor for the fabrication of ceramic membranes by the uniaxial compaction method for the separation of kraft lignin (M.W. 10,000 g/mol). Diff...
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Effects of fruit maturity and drying on extraction yields and densities of essential oils from fresh zest of Citrus limon Eureka
Content of essential oils (EOs) obtained by a 3-h hydrodistillation of fresh and dried zests of Tunisian Citrus limon, Eureka variety, harvested on the same tree at two maturity stages was compared. EO extraction...
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Influence of washing parameters on biomass and biochar properties of empty fruit bunches from oil palm plantation
This study examines the effects of washing pretreatments on the chemical characteristics of biomass and the resultant biochar derived from empty fruit bunches (EFBs) of palm oil plantations. We optimized param...
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Comprehensive pyrolysis investigation of Lemongrass and Tagetes minuta residual biomass: bio-oil composition and biochar physicochemical properties
The generation of spent aroma plant/process waste is increasing due to the growth of the essential oil industries due to the demand for essential oils. This study aims to convert such spent aroma plant waste, ...
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Physiochemical characteristics of bio-char derived from pyrolysis of rice straw under different temperatures
The byproduct “bio-char” produced by the pyrolysis process was characterized to investigate the properties and its appropriateness for energy application. The pyrolysis reaction was carried out at 300, 350, 40...
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Development of epoxy-based fiber metal laminate using nanosilica and Abelmoschus esculentus fiber for steam turbine applications
In this work, a unique fiber-metal laminate for steam turbine applications was created utilizing natural fiber (Abelmoschus esculentus) and nanosilica particles. This study evaluated how surface treatment affect...
