Microbial co-processing and beneficiation of low-rank coals for clean fuel production: a review

NS Akimbekov, I Digel, K Marzhan… - Engineered …, 2023 - espublisher.com
Coal is a non-renewable fossil fuel combusted to generate power or used to produce liquid
or gas fuels with high energy densities. The abundance of coal reserves and the …

A comprehensive review on enhancing saline soil reclamation efficiency through bacterial solubilization of low-rank coal

N Altynbay, K Tastambek, N Akimbekov, I Digel… - Engineered …, 2024 - espublisher.com
This comprehensive review thoroughly examines soil salinity as a significant agricultural
challenge stemming from both natural and human factors. It delves into a wide array of …

Humic substances derived from unconventional resources: extraction, properties, environmental impacts, and prospects

OT Ore, AO Adeola, O Fapohunda, DT Adedipe… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
Humic substances comprise up to 70% of the total organic matter in soils, between 50 and
80% of the dissolved organic matter in water, and about 25% of dissolved organic matter in …

Advances and challenges in humic acid production technologies from natural carbonaceous material wastes

E Sarlaki, MH Kianmehr, N Marzban… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Humic acids (HAs) play a crucial role in enhancing agro-environmental sustainability by
acting as synergistic intermediaries between soil, water, fertilizers, microbiomes, and plant …

Lignite drove phenol precursors to participate in the formation of humic acid during chicken manure composting

Y Wang, C Zhang, Y Zhao, Z Wei, J Li, C Song… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study set out to explore the impact of lignite on preserving organic matter and promoting
the formation of humic acid (HA) during chicken manure composting. Composting test was …

Biotechnology of microorganisms from coal environments: from environmental remediation to energy production

NS Akimbekov, I Digel, KT Tastambek, AK Marat… - Biology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Despite the wide perception that coal environments are extreme habitats,
they harbor resident microbial communities. Coal-associated habitats, such as coal mine …

Hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis in coal-bearing environments: Methane production, carbon sequestration, and hydrogen availability

NS Akimbekov, I Digel, KT Tastambek… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Methane is a valuable energy source hel** to mitigate the growing energy demand
worldwide. However, as a potent greenhouse gas, it has also gained additional attention …

Applications of humic and fulvic acid under saline soil conditions to improve growth and yield in barley

IM Alsudays, FH Alshammary, NM Alabdallah… - BMC Plant …, 2024 - Springer
Background Enriching the soil with organic matter such as humic and fulvic acid to increase
its content available nutrients, improves the chemical properties of the soil and increases …

Biotechnological potentials of surfactants in coal utilization: a review

N Akimbekov, I Digel, A Zhubanova… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
The quest for scientifically advanced and sustainable solutions is driven by growing
environmental and economic issues associated with coal mining, processing, and utilization …

Role of Maillard reactions in co-pyrolysis of lignite and spent coffee grounds: Fixation of nitrogen in semicoke and improved adsorption of phenols

R Hou, X Fan, H Zhou, J Yan, Z Bai, W Li… - Journal of Analytical and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Semicoke derived from lignite and biomass has been utilized in soil remediation and
activated sludge treatment. Nitrogen-do** treatment has been utilized to improve …