Ionic liquids (ILs) consisting entirely of ions exhibit many fascinating and tunable properties,
making them promising functional materials for a large number of energy-related …

Extraction of lipids from biological tissues is a crucial step in lipid analysis. The selection of
appropriate solvent is the most critical factor in the efficient extraction of lipids. A mixture of …

Sample preparation is a key step in most analytical methods, generally regarded as the least
green step of the entire procedure. The existing green metrics assess the greenness of …

The rise in energy consumption would quadruple in the coming century and the, existing
energy resources might be insufficient to meet the demand of the growing population. An …

Various detection, analysis and remediation methods have been reported for
pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in wastewater. In this review, the …

Biodiesel is considered a promising alternative to conventional fuels in response to
increasing global energy demands, and it also contributes to reduced environmental …

Microalgae enable fixation of CO 2 into carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins through inter and
intracellularly biochemical pathways. These cellular components can be extracted and …

Sewage sludge has potential use as a feedstock source for biodiesel production, but
pretreatment such as drying it before the conversion has made it an uneconomical process …

Among the various compounds regarded as emerging contaminants (ECs), pharmaceuticals
and personal care products (PPCPs) are of particular concern. Their continuous release into …

The rapid rise in global population and increase in food demands have significantly
propelled mass production of plant-and animal-based conventional foods, which require …