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Phenolation of potassium hydroxide lignin and its effect on copolymerization with acrylic acid
To improve the reactivity, potassium hydroxide lignin (K-lignin) was phenolated by acid catalysis. The yield was increased with the increase of acid...
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Sustainable synthesis of novel 3-(2-furyl)acrylic acids and their derivatives from carbohydrate-derived furfurals by chemical catalysis
This work reports the renewable synthesis of 3-(2-furyl)acrylic acid and its novel-substituted derivatives, with potential applications as...
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Starch-grafted-poly(acrylic acid)/Pterocladia capillacea–derived activated carbon composite for removal of methylene blue dye from water
Starch-g-poly(acrylic acid)/ Pterocladia capillacea –derived activated carbon (St-g-P(AA)/P-AC) composites were prepared via aqueous solution graft...
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Comparison of strongly and weakly basic anionic resins as adsorbent for acrylic acid removal
In the current study, the removal of acrylic acid from the aqueous medium was examined by an adsorption technique using different basic anionic...
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Lanthanum phosphate: an efficient catalyst for acrylic acid production through lactic acid dehydration
In this work, biomass-based platform molecule lactic acid conversion to acrylic acid has been studied. A series of lanthanum phosphate (LaP)...
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Adsorption thermodynamics of cationic dye on hydrolysis lignin-acrylic acid adsorbent
Enzymatic saccharification is widely used for producing sugars from woody biomass while generating hydrolysis lignin as a by-product. Hydrolysis...
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Valorization of polylactic acid to 2-bromopropionates and lactates
Large-scale production and application of bioderived polylactic acid (PLA) has been an inevitable trend, while upcycling PLA waste has become an...
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The Development and Performance of a New Type of Environment Friendly None-Flowback Retarded Acid
Acidizing is an important measure to increase production and injection in oil and water wells. Mud acid (hydrochloric + hydrofluoric) is usually used... -
Equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamics studies for adsorption of tartaric acid by calcium peroxide nanoparticles
Tartaric acid is an essential organic acid utilized in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. So, the recovery and separation of tartaric...
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Effect of crystallinity of bio-based polymers on compatibility and the tortuous path model of cellulose-based industrial products
Polylactic acid (PLA) is chosen as a coating material on industrial Kraft paper substrates to impart a barrier against air, grease, and water. This...
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Central composite design optimized adsorptive removal of cis,cis-muconic acid by weak basic anion exchangers and activated Carbon
cis,cis -Muconic acid is a high value-added fermentation product, which is used as a precursor for the synthesis of commercially important bulk...
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Impact of VTMS on coating performance of optimized CNSL and tannic acid-biomodified epoxy resin
This study aimed to improving the mechanical impact resistance of epoxy resin used for coatings adopting a sustainable approach. Biobased modifiers,...
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An overview of biodegradable poly (lactic acid) production from fermentative lactic acid for biomedical and bioplastic applications
Biodegradable polylactic acid has attracted much attention due to the increasing environmental pollution from petroleum-based plastics. Polylactic...
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Dilute nitric acid pretreatment of Ulva biomass for production of fermentable sugars and its validation using Design of Experiments (DoE)
Macroalgae have been commercially explored for their high-value metabolic intermediates. However, high carbohydrate content and absence of lignin...
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Optimizing lactic acid production for agricultural wastes revalorization via sugars hydrothermal conversion with zirconia-based catalysts: response surface methodology
The hydrothermal conversion of a complex sugars solution comprising glucose, arabinose, and xylose with zirconia-based catalysts to produce lactic...
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A review of the methods for levulinic acid separation and extraction
Levulinic acid (LA) and its valuable derivatives are in great demand in various applications. LA manufacturing from renewable resources through...
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Meeting Brazilian challenges for a bio-based economy: the case of alcohols and carboxylic acids
Growing environmental concerns worldwide encourage industrial sectors to transition from fossil to bio-based products. However, deciding where to...
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Development and characterization of biodegradable hydroxyethyl cellulose/polyacrylic acid films loaded with pomegranate peel extract with antibacterial activity
From an academic standpoint, scientists all around the globe have been paying close attention to the use of inexpensive, naturally occurring...
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Stimulator matters: an overview on stimulants used in microalgal culture for the growth and fatty acid enhancement
Globally, over more than 40,000 microalgal strains have been recorded so far and only 10% of them being investigated for application purposes. The...
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Batch and fed-batch strategies of lactic acid production by Lactobacillus plantarum BL011 using soybean hull hydrolysates as substrate
We optimized the production of lactic acid by Lactobacillus plantarum BL011, using acid and enzymatic soybean hull hydrolysates as cultivation media....