Green chemistry, also known as sustainable chemistry, focuses on designing chemical processes and products that minimize environmental impact, reduce the use of hazardous substances, and promote sustainability. When combined with community intervention, it can contribute to achie [....] » Read More
Neurotransmitters are an important category of substances used inside the nervous system, whose detection with biosensors has been seriously addressed in the last decades. Dopamine, a neurotransmitter from the catecholamine family, was recently discovered to have implications in [....] » Read More
Heterocyclic compounds, characterized by their diverse ring structures containing various elements, have emerged as pivotal components in the realm of sustainable chemistry. This article explores the multifaceted roles of heterocyclic complexes in advancing sustainable practices [....] » Read More
This paper describes research on the chemistry of green hydrogen made by electrolysis from renewable energy sources. Manufacture of green hydrogen by electrolysis is rapidly rising worldwide but cannot yet compete with fossil fuels used in transportation and housing. The reasons [....] » Read More
Biofuels are a drop-in, environmentally nontoxic, biodegradable, and less contaminating alternative to conventional fuels with comparable energy efficiency, with strong potential for lowering CO2 emissions. Cellulosic biomass has immense potential as a renewable feedstock for glo [....] » Read More
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) using silicon as the anode have a higher charge-discharge capacity than those using graphite, but the repeatability of their charge-discharge cycles is extremely low. Recently, composites of silicon with graphene have been used for LIBs, but their syn [....] » Read More
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The Cu2Zn1-xCdxSnS4 quinternary alloy nanofibres with different Cd concentrations were grown on glass substrate using the electrospinning technique. The structural properties of Cu2Zn1-xCdxSnS4 quinternary alloy nanofibres were investigated by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emiss [....] » Read More
The whole world is witnessing the problem of pollution of many kinds: water, air, soil, noise, etc. Out of these, much more prominent is water pollution, which is created by discharge of industries, domestic and municipal sewages, agricultural run-off etc., either without or only [....] » Read More
This research aims for adsorptive removal of phenol from wastewater by solid waste materials generated from biological wastes viz. guava tree bark, rice husk, neem leaves, activated carbon from coconut coir and industrial wastes viz. rice husk ash, red mud, clarified sludge from [....] » Read More
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This is out line work on the process development for the impurity detection of Isatin from synthetic occurring and several new methods have been developed during the pursuit of this research. The article traces the evolution of various approaches and provides a comparison for ove [....] » Read More
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The removal of synthetic dyes has become a serious concern due to their lethal environmental effects. Nickel oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using extract of Prunus armeniaca leaves. The synthesized NPs were characterized by FTIR, SEM, Zeta, an [....] » Read More
The bioavailability and bioaccessibility of an element represents the fraction of the element/compound that is soluble in the gastrointestinal tract and, therefore, available for absorption. There is a growing concern about the possible negative effects on human health induced by [....] » Read More
This presentation conveys an investigation to appraise the emission and performance from a VCRE fueled with a blend of turpentine oil and Jatropha bio-diesel mixed in equal proportions. This new blend has been prepared to a new biofuel alternative that is cost effective and provi [....] » Read More
The actual worldwide need for a more sustainable consumption leads conventional chemistry to undergo profound changes to meet nowadays and future challenges, especially processes decarbonization. Biocatalyzed processes can fit with this purpose of more sustainable industrial proc [....] » Read More
Catalyst is an important ingredient in organic synthesis. Many catalysts are known which show very good selectivity and reactivity but they are not green and sustainable. Therefore, scientists around the globe are trying to develop not only efficient but also green and sustainabl [....] » Read More
The farming system in arid region of Rajasthan (India, rainfall zone of 200- 250 mm) in mainly rainfed but in pockets brackish ground water occurs, which is commonly used for irrigation. Brackish water, characterized by low calcium, magnesium and sulphate ions and high sodi [....] » Read More
Metal-air batteries are emerging as promising candidates for high-energy-density energy storage, with applications ranging from portable electronics to electric vehicles. However, their practical viability hinges on addressing challenges related to efficiency and cost-effectivene [....] » Read More
Title : Advances in plasma-based waste treatment for sustainable communities
Hossam A Gabbar, Ontario Tech University, Canada
This talk presents advanced approaches for plasma-based waste treatment. Different designs of plasma torches and generation systems are discussed, including RF, DC, and microwave plasma, are analysed and compared for waste-to-energy applications. Novel plasma torch design is prop [....] » Read More
Title : Recent developments in one-pot stepwise synthesis
Wei Zhang, University of Massachusetts Boston, United States
One-pot synthesis is an active topic in organic chemistry due to its intrinsic advantages of simple operation, high mass efficiency, low cost, and less amount of waste disposal. Among three kinds of one-pot syntheses 1) cascade reactions, 2) multicomponent reactions (MCRs), and 3 [....] » Read More
Title : Biosynthesis of quantum dots (QDs) in euglena gracilis
Yitong Duan, King's College London, United Kingdom
Many living cells isolated from heavy metal-rich environments have attracted increasing attention due to their ability to accumulate heavy metal ions and then form nano scale complexes for cellular detoxification. These include metal/metalloid chalcogenide quantum dots (QDs) whic [....] » Read More
Title : Bioenergy potential of cyperus esculentus (Tigernut) residual as a second-generation feedstock
Victor Idankpo Ameh, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Bioenergy is widely regarded as a critical sustainable and renewable alternative to the challenging use of fossil fuels as a source of energy on a global scale. Meanwhile, contemporary bioenergy is among the top sources of renewable energy in the world today, representing ~55% of [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainable biodiesel production and high-value alginate extraction from Invasive sargassum seaweeds: Unlocking economic opportunities from waste
Danay Carrillo Nieves, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico
The great influx of pelagic brown algae Sargassum along coastlines has created widespread environmental and economic challenges since 2011 on the coasts of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Brazilian east Coasts and West Africa in events known as golden tides. However, this abundant [....] » Read More
Title : From waste to wealth: A Circular bioeconomy approach for the brewing industry through brewery spent grains valorization
Sara Saldarriaga Hernandez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico
Mexico, a global leader in beer production and export, faces the challenge of managing the abundant waste generated by the brewing industry, particularly Brewery Spent Grains (BSG). This waste, constituting 85% of the total waste produced, has been underutilized due to its high m [....] » Read More
Title : Nature's solutions, engineered: Biomimetic design of antifouling materials for artificial reefs using green chemistry approaches
Alena Kharissova, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Coral reef degradation has led to increasing efforts to develop artificial reef structures that are biocompatible surfaces for healthy coral growth. Fouling by marine macroalgae and microorganisms can compete with coral settlement on these artificial structures. This study explor [....] » Read More
Title : Tuning the NLO response of bis-cyclometalated iridium(III) complexes by modifying ligands: experimental and structural DFT analysis
Mansoor Akhtar, Shenzhen University, China
Density functional theory (DFT) calculations have been carried out to investigate two synthesized iridium(III) complexes with substituted Phbd (1-phenyl-2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole) and Crbd (9-(4-(2-(pyridin-2-yl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)-9H-carbazole) &n [....] » Read More
Title : Photovoltaic power generation and sandstore control
Zhongsheng Guo, Northwest A&F University, China
Soil and water resources are valuable natural resources and the basis of high-quality sustainable development of human society. Soil and water conservation in the desert and the Gobi desert is difficulty to restore vegetation and control sand. With the improvement of people's [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainable chemistry in education
Jenifer Robinson, Indian School Alwadi AL Kabir, Oman
Sustainable Chemistry in Education includes project-based, production-based, and application-based approaches towards students to inculcate well-organized, actual, and environmental-friendlier non-toxic chemical synthesis, processes, and products. These three approaches help stud [....] » Read More
Title : Experimental study of the improvement of the electrical efficiency of a photovoltaic panel using a phase change material
Mohamed Bouzelmad, Ibn Zohr University, Morocco
This study examines how a photovoltaic (PV) panel's ability to produce electrical energy can be increased by using a phase change material (PCM).This study aims to investigate the enhancement of heat extraction by the PV module including the PCM using an experimental methodol [....] » Read More
Title : Eutectic-based ionic liquids: a novel medium for synthesizing metal and metal oxide nanoparticles
Azeez Abdullah Barzinjy, Soran University, Iraq
In the last decade, ionic liquids have attracted great interest both in scientific research world and amongst the most diverse technological and industrial sectors. This fact, together with the growing contribution of the industrial sector, is turning the ionic liquids into a key [....] » Read More
Title : Fusion of cellulose and multicomponent reactions: Benign by design
Seyyed Emad Hooshmand, Alzahra University, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Cellulose is introduced as an ideal and promising biomaterial for widespread application which is obtained from biobased sources such as plants, biomass, or bacteria, relying on efficient, scalable, and facile methods. The functionalized celluloses enjoyed various unique phenomen [....] » Read More
Title : Land use land cover change for dehradun district of uttarakhand from 2000-2020
Sunita, Banaras Hindu University, India
Land cover indicates unprecedented at local, regional as well as at the world level. The changes build an enormous pressure on the surrounding environment and leading to climate change and loss of biodiversity. Thus, in this study we to detect changes in land use land cover class [....] » Read More
Title : Anaerobic mono-digestion of wastewater from the main slaughterhouse in yamoussoukro (Côte d’Ivoire): Evaluation of biogas potential and removal of organic pollution
ADOU Kouakou Eric, Université Nangui Abrogoua, Cote d'Ivoire
In Côte d'Ivoire, the rejection of wastewater into nature from slaughterhouses is an environmental problem because these agro-industries do not have any treatment system. Anaerobic mono digestion is a possibility for the treatment of slaughterhouse wastewater. The main [....] » Read More
Title : Biodiesel feed stock potential and biochemical properties of defatted seeds of some tropical wild oleaginous plants.
Julius Kewir, Renewable Energy Laboratory, University of Dschang, Cameroon
A sustainable biodiesel program must take into consideration food security issues. A study was carried out to estimate the biodiesel feedstock potential of four tropical oleaginous seeds. The bio availability of nutrients and toxicity of their defatted seeds were also [....] » Read More
Title : Nutritional characteristics, phytochemical and antimicrobial potential of vaccinium parvifolium L. (Ericacea) leaf protein concentrates
Sodamade Abiodun, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Nigeria
Problems associated with protein malnutrition are still prevalent in third-world countries, leading to the constant search for plants that could serve as nutrients and medicinal purposes. Huckleberry is one of the plants that has been proven useful locally in the treatment of num [....] » Read More
Title : Chemocatalytic conversion of biomass-derived glucose and cellobiose to glucaric acid without carbon-carbon bond cleavage
Kashan Bashir, Tsinghua University, China
Biopolymers containing glucose as the monomeric unit are abundant in plant-derived biomass. It can be produced by hydrolysis of starch containing material waste and lignocellulosic material. In biorefineries, glucose valorization is an important industry that produces compounds s [....] » Read More
Title : The inoculation with ensifer meliloti sv. rigiduloides improves the growth of robinia pseudoacacia under lead-stress
Alami soufiane, University V Mohammed, Morocco
With the aim to use black locust for phytostabilization of the Zaida abandoned mine tailings in Eastern Morocco, we isolated and characterized its indigenous microsymbionts. Thus, out of 27 bacteria isolated, four strains were selected for the analyses of symbiotic, molecular, ph [....] » Read More
Title : Aquatic toxicity of heavy metals from pretoria manholes and apies river and their impact on human health.
Mpho Qhubu, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Heavy metals are classified as highly toxic contaminants in the environment due to their non-biodegradable, persistent, bio-accumulation in organisms’ character. To explore the risks associated with heavy metals in Pretoria, samples were collected from manholes, Apies River [....] » Read More
Title : The Atlantic case in SEA2Land project: Optimization of the fractionation by twin-screw extrusion of fish by-products for the production of biobased fertilisers and fish oil
Clement Chastrette, Centre d’Application et de Traitement des Agroressources (CATAR), France
The SEA2LAND project is a 4-year collaborative Innovation Action (IA) funded by the EU in the frame of the Horizon 2020 programme. Based on the circular economy model, SEA2LAND promotes the production of fertilisers in the EU from its own raw materials. This solution is expected [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainable hydrothermal processing of bio-wastes
Janusz Kozinski, Lakehead University, Canada
Biofuels seem to be a promising substitute for fossil fuels and a strategic objective to curb greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate global warming. Biofuels are considered carbon-neutral as they are produced from renewable feedstocks such as lignocellulosic biomass, municipal sol [....] » Read More
Title : SLCA methodology applied to bio-based fertilizers from fisheries/aquaculture waste in the scope of the Sea2Land Project
Fabre, LCA-ENSIACET/INPT-INRAE, France
The United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals advocate for a circular economy, addressing social, environmental, and economic aspects of sustainability. Within this framework, the Horizon 2020 Sea2Land project endeavors to transform wastes and sidestreams from fisherie [....] » Read More