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Removal of lanthanum and cerium from aqueous solution using chitosan-functionalized magnetite-pectin
The present study synthesized magnetite-pectin-chitosan (MPC), which is a nanocomposite adsorbent through partial reduction co-precipitation method....
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Investigation on esterified pectin as natural hydrate inhibitor on methane hydrate formation
Flow assurance treatment with chemical have become more common as new natural polymers are being develop and are viable for inhibiting hydrate...
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Optimization of the extraction of orange peel pectin and evaluation of its antiproliferative activity towards HEp2 cancer cells
Orange is among the most widely used products in the global food industry. Waste from this industry could be a good source of raw materials for...
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Multifold increase in dye adsorption by nanoparticles of a nanobiocomposite through its controlled simultaneous synthesis with simultaneous adsorption and photodegradation
It was shown for the first time that the efficiency of dye adsorption by nanoparticles (NPs) in a cheap and safe nanobiocomposite was increased...
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Sphagnan in Sphagnum-dominated peatlands: bioavailability and effects on organic matter stabilization
The unique pectin-like carbohydrate “sphagnan” has been shown to protect organic matter from microbial decomposition in Sphagnum -dominated peatlands....
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Biopolymer based stabilization of Indian desert soil against wind-induced erosion
Wind-induced soil erosion is a major global misfortune, which obliterates nearly one-third of worldwide soil. The windswept sand particles cover...
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A review on green approach toward carbohydrate-based nanocomposite synthesis from agro-food waste to zero waste environment
Carbohydrate biopolymers have drawn much attention due to their eco-friendly approach and origin from agro-food-based industry waste which solves the...
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Characteristics and treatment of expansive soil using biopolymer
Expansive soil causes severe damages to residential buildings and pavements which has been recognized in several parts of Saudi Arabia. This study...
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Polysaccharides from Tamarindus indica L. as natural kinetic hydrates inhibitor at high subcooling environment
In an offshore system, hydrocarbon fluids are produced at deeper depths in the oceans, and extended pipelines delivering fluids over long distances...
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Influence of the physico-chemical properties of root mucilage and model substances on the microstructural stability of sand
Root mucilage (RM), a soil-born biohydrogel, affects the physical stability of the rhizosphere. One reason for this is attributed to the present...
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Polymeric nanoparticles as effective delivery systems in agriculture sustainability
There is a continuous demand on the agricultural sector to enhance the crop production in order to fulfil the food requirements of increasing global...
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Preparation and Properties of Sepiolite-Based 3D Flame-Retardant Aerogel
Sepiolite-based composites have great potential for application as flame-retardant and thermal-insulation material but their application and...
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Applications of Nano-Banana Peel Bio-Coagulant for the Treatment of Kuzhithurai River Water
AbstractThe main objective of this work is to analyze the possible use of banana peel waste as a natural coagulant and also to improve its...
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Reviewing the potential: a comprehensive review of natural fibers (NFs) in structural concrete and their multifaceted influences
This comprehensive review critically examines the application of natural fibers (NFs) in structural concrete. Natural fibers, derived from plant...
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Advances in nanomaterials for phosphates removal from water and wastewater: a review
Phosphate is considered one of the major natural nutrients associated with the sustainment of life on earth. However, its presence in excessive...
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Paclobutrazol induces the concurrent accumulation of chrysolaminarin and lipids in the diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum
Paclobutrazol is a plant growth regulator and inhibitor of endogenous gibberellin synthesis. It is a powerful inhibitor of vegetative growth by...
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A review on phytochemical mediated synthesis of nanoparticles through fruits and vegetables extract and their potential applications
Vegetables and fruits waste extracts are becoming increasingly popular due to their accessibility, affordability and high concentration of bioactive...
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Enhanced response of soil respiration to experimental warming upon thermokarst formation
As global temperatures continue to rise, a key uncertainty of terrestrial carbon (C)–climate feedback is the rate of C loss upon abrupt permafrost...
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Assessment of calcium oxalate in nopal (Opuntia mesacantha) powder by SEM/EDX
Cactus cladode powder derived from the plant Opuntia megacantha (also known as nopal powder) is a dietary supplement that is highly appreciated for...
