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Enhanced reduction of sulfate by iron-carbon microelectrolysis: interaction mechanism between microelectrolysis and microorganisms
18/04/2024 -
Sulfate wastewater has a wide range of sources and greatly harms water, soil, and plants. Iron-carbon microelectrolysis (IC-ME) is a potentially sustainable strategy to improve the treatment of...
Novel Biocomposite of Starch and Flax Fiber Modified with Tannic Acid with Biocidal Properties
16/04/2024 -
The purpose of this paper was to develop novel biocomposites with biocidal properties in microorganisms, with enhanced mechanical strength and hydrophobicity as well as with increased biodegradation...
Static and dynamic mechanical characterization and thermal analysis for multi?ply structure of woven nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) reinforced poly(lactic acid) biocomposites
15/04/2024 -
Analysis for multi?ply structure of woven nettle reinforced PLA biocomposites.Poly(lactic acid) fiberwebs and multi?ply assemblies of nettle woven reinforcement are used to develop a series of...
Pyrolysis, a recovery solution to reduce landfilling of residual organic waste generated from mixed municipal waste
13/04/2024 -
Despite policies to restrict the mixing of organic waste with other general waste and improve its separation at source, municipal solid waste still contains a high proportion of organic waste. The...
Effect of composting and storage on the microbiome and resistome of cattle manure from a commercial dairy farm in Poland
15/04/2024 -
Manure from food-producing animals, rich in antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), poses significant environmental and healthcare risks. Despite global efforts, most...
Use of nitrate, sulphate, and iron (III) as electron acceptors to improve the anaerobic degradation of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate: effects on removal potential and microbiota diversification
13/04/2024 -
Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS) is a synthetic anionic surfactant that is found in certain amounts in wastewaters and even in water bodies, despite its known biodegradability. This study aimed...
Polyhydroxyalkanoate Production from Eucalyptus Bark’s Enzymatic Hydrolysate
12/04/2024 -
In recent years, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have gained notoriety because of their desirable properties that include proven biodegradability, biocompatibility, and thermal stability, which make...
Advances in Nanocarrier Systems for Overcoming Formulation Challenges of Curcumin: Current Insights
12/04/2024 -
Curcumin, an organic phenolic molecule that is extracted from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa Linn, has undergone extensive evaluation for its diverse biological activities in both animals and humans....
Enhancing Alginate Hydrogels as Possible Wound-Healing Patches: The Synergistic Impact of Reduced Graphene Oxide and Tannins on Mechanical and Adhesive Properties
12/04/2024 -
Hydrogels are three-dimensional crosslinked materials known for their ability to absorb water, exhibit high flexibility, their biodegradability and biocompatibility, and their ability to mimic...
Development of Biphasic Injectable Hydrogels for Meniscus Scaffold from Photocrosslinked Glycidyl Methacrylate-Modified Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)/Glycidyl Methacrylate-Modified Silk Fibroin
14/04/2024 -
The development of a hydrogel material with a modified chemical structure of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and silk fibroin (SF) using glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) (denoted as PVA-g-GMA and SF-g-GMA) is...
Analysing the Suitability of Using Different Biodegradable Fluids for Power Transformers with Thermally Upgraded Paper
13/04/2024 -
Mineral oil has been used for many years in various electrical equipment, including transformers, as a cooling and insulation medium. However, its low biodegradability and poor performance in terms...
Biogeochemical modelling to assess the effect of bioclogging on multiple electron acceptor–mediated petroleum hydrocarbon bioremediation in vadose zone
10/04/2024 -
Bioremediation is an economically viable and sustainable clean-up strategy. Hydrodynamic, as well as transport characteristics of the porous medium, can evolve over the period as a result of...
Preparation and characterization of high barrier coating of citric acid crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol and nano-SiO2
09/04/2024 -
AbstractPolyvinyl alcohol (PVA) coating has attracted intense attention due to its biodegradability and high gas barrier properties. However, the high gas barrier properties deteriorate at...
Potential of bacterial cellulose for sustainable fashion and textile applications: A review
10/04/2024 -
Abstract The fashion and textile manufacturing sectors are increasingly focusing on innovative raw materials that are renewable and biodegradable. Such materials not only mitigate...
Heavy Metal Accumulation in Three Varieties of Mustard Grown under Five Soil Management Practices
11/04/2024 -
Heavy metal pollution represents a global health issue. Different methods and technologies are adopted to mitigate the problem of heavy metal pollution. Phytoremediation has been gaining attention as...
Release and Degradation Mechanism of Modified Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Double-Layer Coated Controlled-Release Phosphate Fertilizer
10/04/2024 -
This study aims to improve the slow-release performance of a film material for a controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) while enhancing its biodegradability. A water-based biodegradable polymer material...
Valorization of Cork Stoppers, Coffee-Grounds and Walnut Shells in the Development and Characterization of Pectin-Based Composite Films: Physical, Barrier, Antioxidant, Genotoxic, and Biodegradation Properties
11/04/2024 -
The development of sustainable materials from the valorization of waste is a good alternative to reducing the negative environmental impact of plastic packaging. The objectives of this study were to...
A High-Proton Conductivity All-Biomass Proton Exchange Membrane Enabled by Adenine and Thymine Modified Cellulose Nanofibers
11/04/2024 -
Nanocellulose fiber materials were considered promising biomaterials due to their excellent biodegradability, biocompatibility, high hydrophilicity, and cost-effectiveness. However, their low proton...
Biodegradability and Water Absorption of Macadamia Nutshell Powder-Reinforced Poly(lactic Acid) Biocomposites
09/04/2024 -
This study investigates the biodegradability and water absorption properties of Macadamia nutshell powder and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) biocomposites using a Design of Experiments (DOE) approach. The...
Wood flour and hazelnut shells polylactide?based biocomposites for packaging applications: Characterization, photo?oxidation, and compost burial degradation
10/04/2024 -
A biocomposites studying from the cradle to the grave.In this work, polylactide (PLA) was loaded with wood flour (WF) or hazelnut shells (HSs) (10% and 20% of fillers). The matrix and biocomposites...
Room temperature phosphorescence from natural, organic emitters and their application in industrially compostable programmable luminescent tags
06/04/2024 -
Organic semiconductors provide the potential of biodegradable technologies, but prototypes do only rarely exist. We present transparent, ultrathin programmable luminescent tags for minimalistic yet...
