Biochar from coconut residues: an overview of production, properties, and applications

JO Ighalo, J Conradie, CR Ohoro, JF Amaku… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The world's growing population and industrial activities have led to increased energy
demand and the depletion of fossil fuels, causing environmental pollution and global …

Biomass-derived activated carbon monoliths: A review of production routes, performance, and commercialization potential

AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Activated carbon monoliths produced from biomass feedstocks have emerged as a
promising option for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. This review paper …

Develo** multifunctional cellulose derivatives for environmental and biomedical applications: Insights into modification processes and advanced material properties

T Aziz, W Li, J Zhu, B Chen - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
The growing bioeconomic demand for lightweight, eco-friendly materials with functional
versatility and competitive mechanical properties drives the resurgence of cellulose as a …

Plant biomass-based composites in the maritime industry: A review

KO Iwuozor, TT Micheal, KT Micheal, SS Emmanuel… - Marine Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Plant biomass-based composites have emerged as a sustainable alternative to synthetic
fillers in the maritime industry. They have gained significant attention due to their unique …

Advancing the circular economy through the thermochemical conversion of waste to biochar: a review on sawdust waste-derived fuel

EC Emenike, KO Iwuozor, JO Ighalo, JO Bamigbola… - Biofuels, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Biochar is a solid material that contains a lot of carbon and is created by heating biomass in
an environment where there is little or no oxygen. It has become clear that biochar holds …

Sulfonic acid functionalized cellulose-derived (nano) materials: Synthesis and application

M Sajjadi, M Nasrollahzadeh, MR Sattari… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The preparation/application of heterogeneous (nano) materials from natural resources has
currently become increasingly fascinating for researchers. Cellulose is the most abundant …

Toward circular economy: potentials of spent coffee grounds in bioproducts and chemical production

H Ahmed, RS Abolore, S Jaiswal, AK Jaiswal - Biomass, 2024 - mdpi.com
With growing concern over environmental sustainability and dwindling fossil resources, it is
crucial to prioritise the development of alternative feedstocks to replace fossil resources …

[HTML][HTML] Catalytic and biomedical applications of nanocelluloses: a review of recent developments

D Khorsandi, S Jenson, A Zarepour, A Khosravi… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nanocelluloses exhibit immense potential in catalytic and biomedical applications. Their
unique properties, biocompatibility, and versatility make them valuable in various industries …

A review on the conversion of plant husk-based biomass into biochar

KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, BF Bakare, FO Eleregbe… - Biofuels, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study sheds light on the synthesis, properties, and application of plant husk-derived
biomass into biochar through thermochemical conversion processes. Gasification, pyrolysis …

Nanostructures embedded on porous materials for the catalytic reduction of nitrophenols: a concise review

ALT Zheng, EYL Teo, S Seenivasagam, PH Yiu… - Journal of Porous …, 2024 - Springer
The reduction of nitrophenols is a broadly accepted model for catalytic processes.
Incorporating nanostructures into porous materials is becoming more widely acknowledged …