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View article: RETRACTED: Wong et al. In-Situ Yeast Fermentation to Enhance Bioconversion of Coconut Endosperm Waste into Larval Biomass of Hermetia illucens: Statistical Augmentation of Larval Lipid Content. Sustainability 2020, 12, 1558
RETRACTED: Wong et al. In-Situ Yeast Fermentation to Enhance Bioconversion of Coconut Endosperm Waste into Larval Biomass of Hermetia illucens: Statistical Augmentation of Larval Lipid Content. Sustainability 2020, 12, 1558 Open
The journal retracts the article “In-Situ Yeast Fermentation to Enhance Bioconversion of Coconut Endosperm Waste into Larval Biomass of Hermetia illucens: Statistical Augmentation of Larval Lipid Content” [...]
View article: Feeding Futures: Can a small-group career guidance workshop improve undergraduate and postgraduate students’ career confidence, knowledge, and goals?
Feeding Futures: Can a small-group career guidance workshop improve undergraduate and postgraduate students’ career confidence, knowledge, and goals? Open
Objectives: This study investigated the effectiveness of a series of small-group student-staff engagement lunches (known as ‘Supper Club’) in fostering undergraduate and postgraduate participants’ career awareness and readiness (i.e., self…
View article: Modeling of fermentative polyhydroxyalkanoate production from Cerbera odollam oil using Monod-based and multi-scale kinetic models
Modeling of fermentative polyhydroxyalkanoate production from Cerbera odollam oil using Monod-based and multi-scale kinetic models Open
Two mathematical models were developed to elucidate the biosynthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) by Pseudomonas resinovorans DSM 21078 from Cerbera odollam oil - (1) The modified Monod-based kinetic model was integrated with Andrews, H…
View article: Catalytic co-pyrolysis of tetra-pax and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) waste mixtures using calcium oxide catalyst via artificial neural network approach: synergistic interactions, kinetic and thermodynamic analyses
Catalytic co-pyrolysis of tetra-pax and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) waste mixtures using calcium oxide catalyst via artificial neural network approach: synergistic interactions, kinetic and thermodynamic analyses Open
In this study, mixture of tetra-pak carton and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) was investigated by using thermogravimetric analysis under various heating rates, 10–100 °C min −1 from temperature 50 °C to 900 °C with the presence of calcium…
View article: Cell disruption and extraction for microalgae biorefinery: Focus on deep eutectic solvents moving towards aqueous biphasic system
Cell disruption and extraction for microalgae biorefinery: Focus on deep eutectic solvents moving towards aqueous biphasic system Open
This paper aims to critically assess the potential of deep eutectic solvents-based aqueous biphasic system (DES-ABS) for simultaneous microalgae cell disruption and extraction of multiple bio-compounds in a single-step process with an emph…
View article: Exploring the influence of carbon sources and salinity on the growth of microalgae
Exploring the influence of carbon sources and salinity on the growth of microalgae Open
In the domain of microalgae cultivation, the selection of carbon source and salinity profoundly impacts the growth and metabolic activity of species like Chlorella sp. Carbon sources and salt serve as vital substrates, dictating not only b…
View article: Enhanced biomass production and bioelectricity generation in microalgae culture medium using electrode pairings
Enhanced biomass production and bioelectricity generation in microalgae culture medium using electrode pairings Open
Microalgae-based biofuel production offers promising avenues for sustainable energy generation. However, optimizing microalgae culture conditions for enhanced biomass production and bioelectricity generation remains challenging. This study…
View article: Review of starch-based coagulants for water treatment: Mechanisms, extraction and surface modification
Review of starch-based coagulants for water treatment: Mechanisms, extraction and surface modification Open
View article: RETRACTED: Wan Basri et al. A Sugarcane-Bagasse-Based Adsorbent Employed for Mitigating Eutrophication Threats and Producing Biodiesel Simultaneously. Processes 2019, 7, 572
RETRACTED: Wan Basri et al. A Sugarcane-Bagasse-Based Adsorbent Employed for Mitigating Eutrophication Threats and Producing Biodiesel Simultaneously. Processes 2019, 7, 572 Open
The journal retracts the article titled “A Sugarcane-Bagasse-Based Adsorbent Employed for Mitigating Eutrophication Threats and Producing Biodiesel Simultaneously” [...]
View article: Third-Generation L-Lactic Acid Biorefinery Approaches: Exploring the Viability of Macroalgae Detritus
Third-Generation L-Lactic Acid Biorefinery Approaches: Exploring the Viability of Macroalgae Detritus Open
Rising concerns over fossil fuel depletion and plastic pollution have driven research into biodegradable alternatives, such as polylactic acid (PLA). Microbial fermentation is preferred for lactic acid production due to its ability to yiel…
View article: RETRACTED: Hasnol et al. A Review on Insights for Green Production of Unconventional Protein and Energy Sources Derived from the Larval Biomass of Black Soldier Fly. Processes 2020, 8, 523
RETRACTED: Hasnol et al. A Review on Insights for Green Production of Unconventional Protein and Energy Sources Derived from the Larval Biomass of Black Soldier Fly. Processes 2020, 8, 523 Open
The Processes Editorial Office retracts the article titled “A Review on Insights for Green Production of Unconventional Protein and Energy Sources Derived from the Larval Biomass of Black Soldier Fly” [...]
View article: RETRACTED: Wong et al. In-Situ Yeast Fermentation Medium in Fortifying Protein and Lipid Accumulations in the Harvested Larval Biomass of Black Soldier Fly. Processes 2020, 8, 337
RETRACTED: Wong et al. In-Situ Yeast Fermentation Medium in Fortifying Protein and Lipid Accumulations in the Harvested Larval Biomass of Black Soldier Fly. Processes 2020, 8, 337 Open
The Processes Editorial Office retracts the article titled “RETRACTED: In-Situ Yeast Fermentation Medium in Fortifying Protein and Lipid Accumulations in the Harvested Larval Biomass of Black Soldier Fly” [...]
View article: Dilute acid-assisted microbubbles-mediated ozonolysis of Eucheuma denticulatum phycocolloid for biobased L-lactic acid production
Dilute acid-assisted microbubbles-mediated ozonolysis of Eucheuma denticulatum phycocolloid for biobased L-lactic acid production Open
Biobased L-lactic acid (L-LA) appeals to industries; however, existing technologies are plagued by limited productivity and high energy consumption. This study established an integrated process for producing macroalgae-based L-LA from Euch…
View article: Greening up the fight against emerging contaminants: algae-based nanoparticles for water remediation
Greening up the fight against emerging contaminants: algae-based nanoparticles for water remediation Open
Nanoparticles are commonly used for different purposes, including as photocatalysts, biosensors, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer agents. Recently, the synthesis of nanoparticles via biological techniques has become popular due to…
View article: Exergetic and exergoeconomic analyses of Eucheuma cottoni residue biorefinery for co-production of polylactic acid and electricity
Exergetic and exergoeconomic analyses of Eucheuma cottoni residue biorefinery for co-production of polylactic acid and electricity Open
This research evaluates the thermodynamic performance of three polylactic acid (PLA) biorefinery scenarios, utilizing Eucheuma cottoni residue (ECR), as raw material. The thermodynamic properties of three biorefinery scenarios were obtaine…
View article: Synthesis of carbon quantum dots via electrochemically-induced carbon dioxide nanobubbles exfoliation of graphite for heavy metal detection in wastewater
Synthesis of carbon quantum dots via electrochemically-induced carbon dioxide nanobubbles exfoliation of graphite for heavy metal detection in wastewater Open
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) offer significant promise across industries due to their distinctive optical properties and strong biocompatibility. However, conventional synthesis methods frequently need more precision in controlling nanoparti…
View article: Co-pyrolysis of Chlorella vulgaris with plastic wastes: Thermal degradation, kinetics and Progressive Depth Swarm-Evolution (PDSE) neural network-based optimization
Co-pyrolysis of Chlorella vulgaris with plastic wastes: Thermal degradation, kinetics and Progressive Depth Swarm-Evolution (PDSE) neural network-based optimization Open
View article: Biorefinery-based sustainability assessment of macroalgae waste valorization to polylactic acid: Exergy and exergoeconomic perspectives
Biorefinery-based sustainability assessment of macroalgae waste valorization to polylactic acid: Exergy and exergoeconomic perspectives Open
This study evaluated the exergetic and exergoeconomic performance of three L-lactic acid (L-LA) production scenarios. All three scenarios produced L-LA from red macroalgae waste, Eucheuma cottonii residue (ECR) with the same species of enz…
View article: Environmental Footprint Assessment for Lipid Production from Chlorella Vulgaris Sp. Microalgae Through Supercritical Fluid Extraction Technology
Environmental Footprint Assessment for Lipid Production from Chlorella Vulgaris Sp. Microalgae Through Supercritical Fluid Extraction Technology Open
View article: Microalgae protein derived from Chlorella vulgaris using subcritical water treatment
Microalgae protein derived from Chlorella vulgaris using subcritical water treatment Open
Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris) has a high protein content, making it one of the most promising protein sources. Subcritical water treatment is an approach for protein extraction since it takes less time, uses less solvent, and can be sca…
View article: Sustainable circular biorefinery approach for novel building blocks and bioenergy production from algae using microbial fuel cell
Sustainable circular biorefinery approach for novel building blocks and bioenergy production from algae using microbial fuel cell Open
The imminent need for transition to a circular biorefinery using microbial fuel cells (MFC), based on the valorization of renewable resources, will ameliorate the carbon footprint induced by industrialization. MFC catalyzed by bioelectroch…
View article: Continuous-Flow Grafting of LENFLOC™ Coagulant for Water Treatment toward Circular Economy
Continuous-Flow Grafting of LENFLOC™ Coagulant for Water Treatment toward Circular Economy Open
This study investigated the efficiency of LENFLOC™ production using a microwave-assisted continuous-flow grafting process. The study discussed the contribution of plant-based coagulants for water and wastewater treatment toward the circula…
View article: Valorisation of Chlorella vulgaris biomass for multi-products synthesis via hydrothermal processing
Valorisation of Chlorella vulgaris biomass for multi-products synthesis via hydrothermal processing Open
Microalgal-based biofuel such as hydrochar has gained popularity in recent years owing to the high lipid content and fast growth rate of microalgal cells. However, commercial scale production of microalgal-based biofuel is not feasible due…
View article: Iron oxide nanoparticles derived from Chlorella vulgaris extract: Characterization and crystal violet photodegradation studies
Iron oxide nanoparticles derived from Chlorella vulgaris extract: Characterization and crystal violet photodegradation studies Open
Nanoparticles were first used a century ago, but have recently gained popularity due to their ease of use, eco-friendliness, pollution-free nature, nontoxicity and low cost for wastewater treatment applications. In terms of nanoparticles p…
View article: Comprehensive Review of Modification, Optimisation, and Characterisation Methods Applied to Plant-Based Natural Coagulants (PBNCs) for Water and Wastewater Treatment
Comprehensive Review of Modification, Optimisation, and Characterisation Methods Applied to Plant-Based Natural Coagulants (PBNCs) for Water and Wastewater Treatment Open
This review investigates the modification, optimisation, and characterisation of plant-based natural coagulants applied to water treatment. The disadvantages of plant-based materials hinder their application as alternatives to chemical coa…
View article: Exergy analysis of a holistic zero waste macroalgae-based third-generation bioethanol biorefinery approach: Biowaste to bioenergy
Exergy analysis of a holistic zero waste macroalgae-based third-generation bioethanol biorefinery approach: Biowaste to bioenergy Open
This paper evaluates the thermodynamic performance of three different bioethanol biorefinery scenarios, utilizing macroalgae waste, namely Eucheuma denticulatum residues (EDRs), as raw materials. The composition of EDRs was determined as c…
View article: A feasibility study on the green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using Chlorella vulgaris extract for photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet
A feasibility study on the green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using Chlorella vulgaris extract for photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet Open
Iron oxide nanoparticles have recently been proposed as an efficient and environmentally friendly material for wastewater treatment. In comparison to chemical and physical approaches, green nanoparticles synthesis method that employs micro…
View article: A mini-investigation on enhanced oil recovery evolution (2007 – 2020)
A mini-investigation on enhanced oil recovery evolution (2007 – 2020) Open
Energy plays an important role in sustaining humanity. With rising worldwide energy demand and the great dependence of energy generation on fossil fuels, it is inevitable that enhanced oil recovery must be deployed to recover more possible…
View article: Emerging technologies for conversion of sustainable macroalgal carrageenan biomass into L-lactic acid: A state-of-the-art review
Emerging technologies for conversion of sustainable macroalgal carrageenan biomass into L-lactic acid: A state-of-the-art review Open
The environmental awareness and concerns (plastic pollution) worldwide have driven the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly biopolymer derived from renewable materials. Biopolymers, especially L-lactic acid (L-LA) have p…
View article: Taguchi Approach for Assessing Supercritical Co2 (Sco2) Fluid Extraction of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (Pha) from Chlorella Vulgaris Sp. Microalgae
Taguchi Approach for Assessing Supercritical Co2 (Sco2) Fluid Extraction of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (Pha) from Chlorella Vulgaris Sp. Microalgae Open