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View article: Next-Generation Biofuels from Bioelectrochemical Systems: A Comparative Review of CO2-Derived Products
Next-Generation Biofuels from Bioelectrochemical Systems: A Comparative Review of CO2-Derived Products Open
This study addresses the critical issue of fossil fuel dependence and its environmental impacts by examining bioelectrochemical systems (BES) for converting CO2 into sustainable biofuels. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 87 Scopus …
View article: Computational Environmental Impact Assessment of an Enhanced PVC Production Process
Computational Environmental Impact Assessment of an Enhanced PVC Production Process Open
Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) is one of the most widely used polymers due to its strength, low cost, and light weight. Industrial production is mainly conducted by suspension polymerization, which facilitates the control of the emissions of v…
View article: From Viability to Resilience: Technical–Economic Insights into Palm Oil Production Using a FP2O Approach
From Viability to Resilience: Technical–Economic Insights into Palm Oil Production Using a FP2O Approach Open
This work presents an assessment focused on technical, economic, and resilience-related aspects applied to a crude palm oil production process using the FP2O methodology, considering a capacity of 30 tons of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) per h…
View article: Sustainable Energy and Simultaneous Remediation: A Review of the Synergy Between Microbial Fuel Cells and Textile Dye Decolorization
Sustainable Energy and Simultaneous Remediation: A Review of the Synergy Between Microbial Fuel Cells and Textile Dye Decolorization Open
This study presents a bibliometric review of scientific progress concerning the synergy between microbial fuel cells (MFCs) and textile dye remediation. Drawing from the Scopus database, the analysis spans the years 2005–2025 and applies s…
View article: Bioelectricity Generation from Cucumis sativus Waste Using Microbial Fuel Cells: A Promising Solution for Rural Peru
Bioelectricity Generation from Cucumis sativus Waste Using Microbial Fuel Cells: A Promising Solution for Rural Peru Open
This study addresses two critical challenges in rural Peru: the mismanagement of agro-industrial waste and the limited access to electricity. Over 40,000 tons of Cucumis sativus (cucumber) waste are generated annually in Peru, most of whic…
View article: Impact of Mass Integration on the Technoeconomic Performance of the Gas Oil Hydrocracking Process in Latin America
Impact of Mass Integration on the Technoeconomic Performance of the Gas Oil Hydrocracking Process in Latin America Open
The gas oil hydrocracking process is a cornerstone of modern refining, enabling the conversion of heavy fractions into high-value fuels such as diesel, kerosene, LPG, and naphtha. However, despite its economic significance, its considerabl…
View article: A Bioeconomy Model Approach: Combining Marketing 3.0 and Biorefinery-Process Concept for the Creole-Antillean Avocado Valorization in Montes de María, Colombia
A Bioeconomy Model Approach: Combining Marketing 3.0 and Biorefinery-Process Concept for the Creole-Antillean Avocado Valorization in Montes de María, Colombia Open
This research proposes a bioeconomy model that integrates the principles of Marketing 3.0 with the concept of a biorefinery to valorize the Creole-Antillean avocado cultivated in the Montes de María region, Colombia. The study emerges from…
View article: Assessment of a Mass and Energy-Integrated Gas Oil Hydrocracking Process via Water–Energy–Product Technical Indicators
Assessment of a Mass and Energy-Integrated Gas Oil Hydrocracking Process via Water–Energy–Product Technical Indicators Open
The increasing demand for industrial resource optimization has driven the creation of integrated methodologies for the technical assessment of complex operations such as gas oil hydrocracking. This study examines the technical performance …
View article: Toward Sustainability: Electrochemical and Spectroscopic Analysis of Microbial Fuel Cells Using Carrot Pulp
Toward Sustainability: Electrochemical and Spectroscopic Analysis of Microbial Fuel Cells Using Carrot Pulp Open
Limited access to electricity and high levels of CO2 emissions—over 35 billion metric tons in recent years—highlight the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, particularly in rural areas dependent on polluting fuels. To address thi…
View article: Trends in Using Microalgae as a Green Energy Source: Conventional, Machine Learning, and Hybrid Modeling Methods
Trends in Using Microalgae as a Green Energy Source: Conventional, Machine Learning, and Hybrid Modeling Methods Open
This study analyzes, quantifies, and maps, from a bibliometric perspective, scientific research on microalgae energy production. It includes traditional simulation, machine learning, and hybrid approaches, covering 500 original articles fr…
View article: Fungifuels: Polyethylene Decomposition and Electricity Generation with Aspergillus ochraceopetaliformis in Microbial Fuel Cell Systems
Fungifuels: Polyethylene Decomposition and Electricity Generation with Aspergillus ochraceopetaliformis in Microbial Fuel Cell Systems Open
Plastic pollution is an increasingly pressing environmental concern due to its persistence in ecosystems. To address this issue, this study evaluates polyethylene biodegradation and bioelectricity generation using Aspergillus ochraceopetal…
View article: Inherent Safety Analysis of a Cascade Biorefinery for the Utilization of Avocado Hard Waste from the South Colombian Region
Inherent Safety Analysis of a Cascade Biorefinery for the Utilization of Avocado Hard Waste from the South Colombian Region Open
Cascade biorefineries have demonstrated potential due to their ability to further valorize a wide variety of waste, including agricultural residues such as avocado hard waste. The intrinsic safety aspects of these technologies have been sc…
View article: Effect of Water Regeneration and Integration on Technical Indicators of PVC Manufacturing Using Process System Engineering
Effect of Water Regeneration and Integration on Technical Indicators of PVC Manufacturing Using Process System Engineering Open
The suspension polymerization process of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production involves significant freshwater consumption alongside substantial wastewater emissions. Mass integration strategies have been used to address this problem, but on…
View article: Influence of Water Regeneration on Chemical and Process Indices in an Energy-Integrated PVC Production Process
Influence of Water Regeneration on Chemical and Process Indices in an Energy-Integrated PVC Production Process Open
Water regeneration in PVC production is a key issue to consider, given the high freshwater consumption rate of the process. This research evaluates the inherent safety of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) production via suspension polymerization …
View article: Computer-Aided Exergy Analysis of a Creole Avocado Extractive-Based Biorefinery and Sustainable Utilization in Montes de Maria, Colombia
Computer-Aided Exergy Analysis of a Creole Avocado Extractive-Based Biorefinery and Sustainable Utilization in Montes de Maria, Colombia Open
Creole avocado is the second most widely produced and consumed variety of avocado globally. Due to its commercialization, limited studies have explored its potential for sustainable applications in biorefinery, particularly focusing on reu…
View article: Applied Bioelectrochemistry: Plastic Degradation and Energy Generation Using Klebsiella oxytoca in Microbial Fuel Cells
Applied Bioelectrochemistry: Plastic Degradation and Energy Generation Using Klebsiella oxytoca in Microbial Fuel Cells Open
Plastic pollution remains a critical global environmental challenge, with conventional disposal methods contributing to ecosystem degradation. Simultaneously, energy scarcity affects numerous rural communities, limiting development opportu…
View article: Environmental sustainability indicators applied to bioprocesses: a bibliometric analysis (2005–2024)
Environmental sustainability indicators applied to bioprocesses: a bibliometric analysis (2005–2024) Open
This study analyzes, quantifies, and maps, from a bibliometric perspective, the scientific production around environmental sustainability indicators used in bioprocesses covering the timeframe 2005–2024 in Scopus. Biblioshiny software in R…
View article: Sustainable Bioelectricity: Transformation of Chicha de Jora Waste into Renewable Energy
Sustainable Bioelectricity: Transformation of Chicha de Jora Waste into Renewable Energy Open
Corn is one of the most widely produced cereals worldwide, generating large amounts of waste, represents an environmental and economic challenge. In regions such as Africa and rural areas of Peru, access to electricity is limited, affectin…
View article: Technical Insights into Crude Palm Oil (CPO) Production Through Water–Energy–Product (WEP) Analysis
Technical Insights into Crude Palm Oil (CPO) Production Through Water–Energy–Product (WEP) Analysis Open
The demand for palm oil is expected to increase due to its wide use in the market. Palm oil is extracted from the fruit of the African palm tree, yielding crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel oil (PKO). The production process involves mult…
View article: Evaluating the Potential of White Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) Waste as a Fuel Source in Microbial Fuel Cells Across Different pH Levels
Evaluating the Potential of White Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) Waste as a Fuel Source in Microbial Fuel Cells Across Different pH Levels Open
The intensification of agricultural production due to high global demand has led to uncontrolled waste production from this industry, creating an environmental imbalance due to inadequate waste management. In developing regions, the lack o…
View article: Utilization of Enhanced Asparagus Waste with Sucrose in Microbial Fuel Cells for Energy Production
Utilization of Enhanced Asparagus Waste with Sucrose in Microbial Fuel Cells for Energy Production Open
The rapid increase in agricultural waste in recent years has led to significant losses and challenges for agro-industrial companies. At the same time, the growing demand for energy to support daily human activities has prompted these compa…
View article: Bioremediation of Crude Oil by Corynebacterium stationis CsPe-1: A Preliminary In Vitro Study
Bioremediation of Crude Oil by Corynebacterium stationis CsPe-1: A Preliminary In Vitro Study Open
The present study evaluated the effect of two inoculum concentrations on the degradation of crude oil by Corynebacterium stationis CsPe-1. To this end, two treatment systems were utilized, each containing Davies Minimum Medium, 1% crude oi…
View article: Utilization of Cheese Whey for Energy Generation in Microbial Fuel Cells: Performance Evaluation and Metagenomic Analysis
Utilization of Cheese Whey for Energy Generation in Microbial Fuel Cells: Performance Evaluation and Metagenomic Analysis Open
The dairy industry generates large volumes of whey as a byproduct of cheese production, with a high organic load. Its untreated discharge contaminates water bodies, reduces dissolved oxygen, and damages aquatic ecosystems. In Peru, especia…
View article: Potential Use of the Fungus Trichoderma sp. as a Plastic-Reducing Agent and Electricity Generator in Microbial Fuel Cells
Potential Use of the Fungus Trichoderma sp. as a Plastic-Reducing Agent and Electricity Generator in Microbial Fuel Cells Open
The mismanagement of plastic waste, organic waste, and the shortage of electricity in remote villages has created significant challenges for industries and governments. Therefore, this research aims to utilize the fungus Trichoderma sp. as…
View article: Electricity Generation and Plastic Waste Reduction Using the Fungus Paecilomyces as a Biodegrader in Microbial Fuel Cells
Electricity Generation and Plastic Waste Reduction Using the Fungus Paecilomyces as a Biodegrader in Microbial Fuel Cells Open
The great utility that plastics generate for society has generated a large amount of waste, producing tons of garbage from this material that damages the ecosystem, human health, and farmland. Likewise, the issue of the absence of electric…
View article: Preliminary results in the manufacture of anodic electrodes for potential use in microbial fuel cells.
Preliminary results in the manufacture of anodic electrodes for potential use in microbial fuel cells. Open
Microbial fuel cells are a bioelectrochemical technology that uses different types of waste as fuel sources to generate sustainable and environmentally friendly electricity. Various MFCs have been developed, with the electrode used being a…
View article: Sustainable Energy from Pickled Chili Waste in Microbial Fuel Cells
Sustainable Energy from Pickled Chili Waste in Microbial Fuel Cells Open
The amount of waste from agriculture has significantly increased in recent decades due to the growing demand for food. Meanwhile, providing electricity to remote areas remains a challenge due to the high installation costs. Single-chamber …
View article: Reducing Plastic Waste and Generating Bioelectricity Simultaneously through Fuel Cells Using the Fungus Pleurotus ostreatus
Reducing Plastic Waste and Generating Bioelectricity Simultaneously through Fuel Cells Using the Fungus Pleurotus ostreatus Open
Plastic waste, a persistent and escalating issue, and the high costs of installing electric power, particularly in remote areas, have become pressing concerns for governments. This research proposes a novel method for generating electric p…
View article: Sustainable Use of the Fungus Aspergillus sp. to Simultaneously Generate Electricity and Reduce Plastic through Microbial Fuel Cells
Sustainable Use of the Fungus Aspergillus sp. to Simultaneously Generate Electricity and Reduce Plastic through Microbial Fuel Cells Open
The improper disposal of plastic waste has become a significant problem, with only a small amount recycled and the rest ending up in landfills or being burned, leading to environmental pollution. In addition, the cost of electric energy ha…