Immobilized alcalase on ZIF-L as a biocatalyst for protein hydrolysis
June 2025
•Alcalase immobilized on ZIF-L demonstrated high adsorption capacity of 672.1 mg/g at 40 °C.•Freundlich and pseudo-first-order models best described the adsorption and kinetic data.•Immobilized alcalase...
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June 2025
Synthesis and characterization of carbonaceous materials for lead adsorption
June 2025
•Cocoon was considered as a source for silk fibroin-based protein fiber for hydrogel formation.•Silk fibroin, collagen and hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel composite was successfully prepared.•Calcium...
Catalytic steam reforming of aqueous products derived from hydrothermal conversion of biomass for hydrogen production
June 2025
•The catalytic steam reforming of biomass-derived organic compounds was studied.•The presence of H2SO4 in biomass-derived feedstocks caused the catalyst deactivation.•Bimetallic catalysts supported...
Optimal solutions and control strategies for photocatalytic conversion of toluene
March 2025
•The reaction principle of photo-oxidation of toluene and the analysis of the factors influencing the reaction.•The contribution of theoretical calculations to the process of photo-oxidation of toluene.•Current...
Recent advancements in the synthesis, functionalization, and utilization of cellulose nanocrystals
March 2025
•The main preparation methods of cellulose nanocrystals are introduced.•The modification method of cellulose nanocrystals was described.•The main applications of CNCs and their contributions in improving...
On controllability of fluidized bed reduction of iron ore by CH4 for selective formation of magnetite
March 2025
•CH4 was used in fluidized-bed reduction of iron ores for selective formation of magnetite.•CH4 as a weak reducing agent enables controllable reduction of Fe2O3 in the ores to Fe3O4.•CH4 enables the...
Novel electrochemical sensor for the determination of potassium ions based on silver diethyldithiocarbamate as sensor material
March 2025
•Novel PVC membrane potentiometric sensor based on silver diethyldithiocarbamate.•The sensor has a low cost and is easy to prepare and use.•The developed potassium–selective sensor has been successfully...
Fabrication of SiO2/PDMS/EP superhydrophobic coating for anti-icing
March 2025
•SiO2/PDMS/EP coating with great superhydrophobicity was fabricated.•The coating has good stability in different working conditions.•The coating's anti-icing and anti-frosting performance was demon...
Mycelial mass, microbial lipids and γ-linolenic acid (GLA) by Cunninghamella elegans cultivated on agro-industrial residues
March 2025
•Cunninghamella elegans NRRL Y-1392 evaluated for first time for its ability to grow on media mimicking hydrolysates of these compounds.•Cunninghamella elegans produced elevated lipid quantities even...
Efficient corn stover-derived metal-supported biochar catalyst for hydrogenation of xylose to xylitol
March 2025
•Hydrogenation catalyst support material was prepared from corn stover (CS).•Xylitol production achieved by CS biochar (BCS) supported hydrogenation catalyst.•BCS can be used as a supporting material...
Recent developments in the utilization of unconventional resources: A focus on partial upgrading techniques and sustainability of Canadian Oil sand bitumen
March 2025
•Evaluated bitumen's current upgrading methods focusing on efficiency and sustainability.•Emphasized the need for energy-efficient processes to reduce emissions and costs.•Identified some emerging technologies...
"Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles: Eco-friendly advancements for biomedical marvels"
December 2024
•ZnO nanoparticles are a new and developing nanomaterial in the biomedical arena.•Eco-friendly and economical ZnO NPs produced by the green synthesis method.•Plant extracts, enzymes, and microbes act...
Effect of epoxy macromolecules as interfacial mediators on the microstructure and physical properties of styrene butadiene rubber/talcum powder composites
December 2024
•Spray-drying method simplifies inorganic filler modification process.•(2) poly (isoprene-co-glycidyl methacrylate) significantly promote the interfacial interactions between SBR and talcum powder.•An...
Organics-based aqueous batteries: Concept for stationary energy storage with resource feasibility
December 2024
•Depicting a promising pathway for organics-based aqueous batteries for stationary energy storage.•Concluding detailed theoretically feasible battery systems based on organics-based materials.•Evaluating...
In situ hydrothermal growth of Ni-based hydrogen phosphate polyhedrons on Ni foam for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction
December 2024
The highlights for the manuscript are as follows:.•A green in-situ growth strategy was used to prepare the self-supporting electrode.•Ni hydrogen phosphate electrode was synthesized controllably via...
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December 2024