Biodiesel production from microalgae using lipase-based catalysts: current challenges and prospects

GF Mota, IG de Sousa, ALB de Oliveira… - Algal Research, 2022 - Elsevier
The excessive demand for fossil fuels has caused severe environmental impacts, such as
GHG-related effects and widespread pollution. Firstly, it is essential to identify the main …

Preparation of nitrogen-containing chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass and nitrogen-rich organic solid waste by pyrolysis: Characteristics, reaction mechanisms …

Z He, A Zhao, S Liu, Y Chen, J Liu, W Zhao… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nitrogen-containing chemicals (eg, pyrroles, indoles, pyridines, and their derivatives) are
platform compounds for the synthesis of agricultural chemicals and drugs. The production of …

Green synthesis of MeOH derivatives through in situ catalytic transformations of captured CO2 in a membrane integrated photo-microreactor system: A state-of-art …

S Chakrabortty, R Kumar, J Nayak, BH Jeon… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Globally, industrial production sectors have become increasingly concerned about reducing
CO 2 evolution, through planned carbonization with concurrent substitution of fossil fuels …

Current state and perspectives on transesterification of triglycerides for biodiesel production

M Salaheldeen, AA Mariod, MK Aroua, SMA Rahman… - Catalysts, 2021 - mdpi.com
Triglycerides are the main constituents of lipids, which are the fatty acids of glycerol. Natural
organic triglycerides (viz. virgin vegetable oils, recycled cooking oils, and animal fats) are …

Graphene-based catalysts for biodiesel production: Characteristics and performance

EK Nazloo, NR Moheimani, H Ennaceri - Science of The Total Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Biodiesel is a promising alternative to reduce the dependency on fossil fuels. However,
biodiesel's cost is still higher than its petroleum counterpart, hence its production process …

Sustainable recovery of high-valued resources from spent lithium-ion batteries: A review of the membrane-integrated hybrid approach

R Kumar, S Chakrabortty, P Chakrabortty… - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) can play a vital role in the stable transition towards a renewable
and low-carbon society by replacing fossil fuel-based power sources in transportation …

Achieving affordable and clean energy through conversion of waste plastic to liquid fuel

O Awogbemi, DV Von Kallon - Journal of the Energy Institute, 2023 - Elsevier
Millions of tons of waste plastic are generated worldwide every year. These waste plastics
are nonbiodegradable and are inappropriately disposed thereby constituting sanitary and …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative review of biodiesel production and purification

WNAW Osman, MH Rosli, WNA Mazli… - Carbon Capture Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biodiesel synthesis and purification are critical stages in the production process, continually
evolving to address environmental concerns and improve operational efficiency. Currently …

[HTML][HTML] Renewable, sustainable, and natural lignocellulosic carriers for lipase immobilization: A review

AM Girelli, V Chiappini - Journal of Biotechnology, 2023 - Elsevier
It is well-known that enzymes are molecules particularly susceptible to pH and temperature
variations. Immobilization techniques may overcome this weakness besides improving the …

Magnetic nanomaterials assisted nanobiocatalysis systems and their applications in biofuels production

SAH Martínez, EM Melchor-Martínez, JAR Hernández… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Sustainable generation of biofuels is gaining substantial attraction as an alternative for
substitution of petrochemical-derived products, which allows to mitigate common problems …