Jose Roberto Garcia Chavez, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Mexico
This research analyzed and evaluated circadian cycles and health affectations related to medical personnel working night shifts in a hospital in Mexico City area. The case study was carried out with twelve individuals, with the aim of exploring and evaluating the relationship bet [....] » Read More
Title : Empowering communities: Green chemistry and renewable energy for a sustainable development
Helena Belchior Rocha, ISCTE-Institituto Universitário de Lisboa, Portugal
This presentation explores the intersection of green chemistry and renewable energy, emphasizing their potential to achieve sustainability and improve the resilience of vulnerable communities. The principles of green chemistry and advancements in renewable energy technologies can [....] » 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 : Valorization of alginic acid from sargassum for bioplastics
Anthony Fasulo, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
The growing demand for sustainable alternatives to petroleum-derived plastics has spurred interest in biopolymers, such as sodium alginate, derived from the brown algae known as Sargassum. This study examines two complementary strategies for vaporizing alginates for bioplastic ap [....] » Read More
Title : Functionalization of lignin-derived monomers for polyurethane production
Rachele Carafa, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
Lignin, a waste product in the pulp and paper processing of cellulosic fibers, is comprised of a partial aromatic structure which can also be depolymerized into phenolic by-products as monomer precursors for further functionalization and polymerization. The main objective of our [....] » Read More
Title : Blue-LED Self-assembly-assisted synthesis of new photostable organoboron esters for live-cell imaging
Rodrigo Alonso Chan Navarro, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas UANL, Mexico
In this work, we report a blue-LED self-assembly-assisted synthesis of novel emissive organoboron esters, achieved in just 30 minutes with quantitative yields. The molecular structure in solution (characterized by 1H and 11B NMR, and mass spectrometry) was further confirmed via X [....] » Read More
Title : Plasma chemical recycling of household waste
Christoph Ellert, HES-SO Valais Wallis, Switzerland
Increasing mass of non-recycled plastic waste is one of the major environmental issue in developed and developing countries. While the fraction of collected plastic waste is steadily increasing, the selection, treatment and recycling is still a major issue in particular for mixed [....] » Read More
Title : Smart predictive control for sustainable and resilient hybrid microgrids
Javier Tobajas, Centro Nacional del Hidrogeno CNH2, Spain
The decarbonisation of local energy systems requires not only the deployment of renewable energy sources, but also advanced energy management strategies that ensure their optimal, reliable, and sustainable operation. In this context, hybrid microgrids combining photovoltaic gener [....] » Read More
Title : Bio-based polyol synthesis from vegetable oils for polyurethane materials in footwear applications
Pablo Tovillas, CTCR, Spain
As is well known, polyurethane is a polymer typically derived from non-renewable fossil-based sources, resulting in materials with a high environmental impact. PU is formed by the reaction between a polyol and an isocyanate, and its final properties—such as flexibility, har [....] » Read More
Title : Investigating specialized metabolism as an integral factor to improve oxidative stress resilience in native plants exposed to metalloid naturally contaminated soils
Eleonora Di Salvo, University of Messina, Italy
The phenomenon of global climate change (GCC) has resulted in alterations to the frequency of climate change, leading to the manifestation of significantly more severe environmental disruptions in comparison to those observed in the past. The presence of abiotic stresses, such as [....] » Read More
Title : Empowering human rights through green chemistry and renewable energy in a climate challenged world
Elsa Justino, Iscte-University Institute of Lisbon and CIES-Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology, Portugal
The confluence of green chemistry and renewable energy presents a significant opportunity to address the dual challenges posed by climate change and human rights. As the global community grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the imperative for sustainable and eq [....] » 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) as ancil [....] » Read More
Title : Advancing OER catalysis with Mn-doped CoFe-LDN: A scalable 3D nanostructured catalyst for sustainable and high-performance energy technologies
Rajini Murugesan, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India
The global transition to renewable energy hinges on breakthroughs in catalysis for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) a bottleneck in fuel cell and water-splitting technologies. The 3D nanostructured Mn-doped CoFe-LDH catalyst merges high-performance engineering with next-genera [....] » Read More
Title : Careful investigation of some biomolecules that might be successful in preventing sars-cov-2/covid-19 using in-silico analysis: Preliminary research
Rahul Hajare, Sandip University, India
In 2019, the corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) with highly contagious features caused millions of cases worldwide. Scientists now feel more pressure than ever to create a unique cure. Due to the strong spreading properties that increased the death rate, medical professionals administered [....] » Read More
Title : Co-digestion of abattoir effluent and rumen content for waste management and biogas production – A case study
Mabatho Moreroa, University of South Africa, South Africa
This study examined the feasibility of utilizing two primary waste types from a local abattoir for waste management and subsequent biogas production. In the study, wastewater (WW) and rumen content (RC) found at a red meat abattoir were used as substrates during anaerobic digesti [....] » Read More
Title : Chemical and biological recycling strategies for polyurethane foams: toward a circular footwear industry
Maria Iniguez Barrio, CTCR, Spain
Polyurethane (PU) is a polymer typically derived from non-renewable fossil resources, resulting in end products that are difficult to recycle and highly polluting. In response to these challenges, this work explores innovative strategies for the recycling and valorisation of poly [....] » Read More
Title : Hydrogel based on hydroxyethyl cellulose extracts from date palm fronds containing zinc oxide nanoparticles for textile dyes degradation and antimicrobial purposes
Nashi Khalid ALqahtani, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
The rising global worry over water body harmful bacteria and poisonous dyes need an urgently effective cleanup plan. Using hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), which was synthesized from extracted from date palm fronds using alkaline peroxide extraction technique. ZnONPs were created in [....] » Read More
Title : Preparation and characterization of ionic liquid-based nanoemulsions for effective delivery of pesticide
Aashima Anand, Jamia Millia Islamia, India
Effective pesticide utilization is a prevalent subject of immense relevance but is often neglected owing to the poor solubility or inadequate wettability of the pesticide spray solution. In the present study, a water-insoluble insecticide lambda-cyhalothrin (LCT) was chosen to be [....] » Read More