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Application of MOGA-ANN tool for the production of cellulase and xylanase using de-oiled rice bran (DORB) for bioethanol production
India is the second-largest producer of paddy in the world, with an estimated annual production of 165 metric tons (MT) and about 10.8 MT of rice bran. Partially utilized agro-industrial residues, de-oiled ri...
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Adsorption of Pb2+ using biosynthesized ZnO nanoparticles derived using Azadirachta indica (neem) leaf extract
In the present manuscript, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were synthesized using a cost-effective and environmentally benign way utilizing Azadirachta indica (neem) leaf extract (AILE). Rietveld refined X-ray...
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Optimization of long-term storage stability of Kusum biodiesel using herbal anti-oxidant
Currently, biodiesel is proclaimed as alternative fuel for compression ignition engines. However, poor oxidation stability of biodiesel is the major challenge for long-term storage of biodiesel. The oxidative ...
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Investigation on the potential of eco-friendly bio-char for amendment in serpentine soils and immobilization of heavy metals contaminants: a review
Serpentine soils are contaminants of naturally occurring metal-rich agricultural and fallow lands due to erosion of the serpentine site with consequences and deterioration of soil, water quality, and water sou...
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Open AccessDevelopment of a day-ahead solar power forecasting model chain for a 250 MW PV park in India
Due to the steep rise in grid-connected solar Photovoltaic (PV) capacity and the intermittent nature of solar generation, accurate forecasts are becoming ever more essential for the secure and economic day-ahe...
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Tea waste–derived charcoal as an efficient adsorbent for the removal of rhodamine B
The current investigation demonstrates the efficacy of activated carbon derived from tea waste (ACTW) as a potent adsorbent for the elimination of rhodamine B (Rh-B), a cationic dye, from water. Several factor...
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Biosynthesis of Ocimum basilicum leaf extract mediated zinc oxide nanoparticles and their cytotoxic activity
This report discusses the biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using Ocimum basilicum leaf extract (OBLE) and their potential as a therapeutic agent due to their ability to induce apoptosis in cance...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Design and Development of Artificial Neural Network-Based Prediction Model for Hemispherical Solar Still
This work reports the prediction of hemispherical solar still water productivity with help of Artificial neural network (ANN). Single slope solar still design has been adopted and modified into hemispherical s...
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Potential of Weed Biomass for Bioethanol Production
Bioethanol can be considered as future fuel which has the potential to replace fossil fuels. Weeds have become difficult to manage to stop their global spread. Weeds can be profitable and valuable when utilize...
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Algae as Potential Feedstock for Bioethanol Production
Alternative renewable fuels are becoming increasingly important due to concerns about fuel security, the economy, and climate change. This study provides a thorough overview of algae harvesting and processing ...
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Bioethanol: A Fermentation Feedstock for Synthesis of Bulk Chemicals
Bioethanol is being generated in greater quantities from biomass fermentation, mostly to combat the continued depletion of natural fuels and the resulting rise in oil costs. Bioethanol is now used mostly as a ...
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Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) in GHG Emission and Techno-economic Analysis (TEA) of Bioethanol Production
The exhaustion of fossil resources and poor conditions of the environment are two of the world’s primary worries these days. Fossil fuels, like coal, oil, and natural gas, are being exploited at a rising rate ...
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Understanding of Different Processing Technologies for Bioethanol Production
Bioethanol has the potential to address the energy crisis by replacing fossil fuels. The need for energy is increasing day by day as a result of the rising population and industrialization. Simultaneously, glo...
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Integrated Biorefinery and Bioethanol Production
The need for alternative renewable resources has grown in response to rising energy demand and depleted petroleum sources. Integrated biorefinery is an ideal approach for this where production of bioethanol ca...
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Ethanogenic Bacteria: Present Status for Bioethanol Production
Despite growing environmental challenges, large volumes of fossil fuels are consumed every day. Biofuels created from various types of biomass are being used worldwide to preserve the environment and build a s...
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Prospects of Nanotechnology in Bioethanol Production
Converting lignocellulosic material to fermentable sugar is a complex process that is also the most expensive portion of the biofuel production process. Even though acid/enzyme catalysts are commonly employed ...
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Opportunities and Challenges for Use of Bioethanol as Transport Fuel: A Global Perspective
Defining the problem of fossil fuel depletion is a global one because it is the major mode of transportation. Bioethanol, which is ethanol made from a variety of bio-based sources, has recently been getting a ...
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Current Trends in Pretreatment Technologies for Bioethanol Production: Biorefinery Concept
The call for an alternative and clean energy has grown as fossil sources have been depleted and energy needs have increased. The use of readily available lignocellulosic biomass for creating cost-effective and...
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Bioethanol and Biohydrogen Production from Agricultural Waste
In recent years, rising energy demand, food security concerns, and rising pollution levels have driven the attention to biofuel and bioenergy production. For decades, petroleum-based fossil fuels have been the...
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Ethanol Production from Xylose Through GM Saccharomyces cerevisiae
The second most important fermentable sugar found in lignocellulosic hydrolysates is xylose (pentose). Sugars such as C6 and C5 are used to produce a large amount of C2H5OH from lignocellulosic hydrolysates. The ...
