Recently, lactic acid production from renewable materials has gained enormous attention
due to the several functional properties it offers in different fields. The high yield productivity …

Waste cooking oil (WCO) is largely generated and disposed into the environment, especially
in China and India, making it one of the largest pollutants in the environment. The disposal …

The increase in used cooking oil refuse contributes to environmental degradation. A lack of
public comprehension and cognizance of waste management also contributes to this. If …

Nowadays, a debate related to water pollution is going on due to its growing noticeable
effects on the ecosystem. The treatment of industrial wastewater has become a great …

Highlights•World production of used cooking oils (UCOs) and current market
data.•Identification of life cycle impact reduction by exploitation of UCOs.•Review of current …

The extraction process using an emulsion liquid membrane (ELM) has attracted
considerable interest because it is a promising and effective method for removing toxic …

Emulsion liquid membranes (ELMs) are essential for effective separation and recovery of
effluents in various industrial sectors. They allow target components to be transported …

In this study, sugarcane molasses was explored as a sole source of nutrients for the
production of a value added product (biosurfactant) using an isolated strain Bacillus subtilis …

Water pollution and depletion of natural resources have motivated the utilization of green
organic solvents in solvent extraction (SX) and liquid membrane (LM) for sustainable …

Biodegradation has been considered as an ideal technique for total petroleum hydrocarbon
(TPH) contamination, but its efficiency is limited by its application in the field. Herein, an …