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View article: Advances in nanocatalysts for biofuel production: Mechanisms, performance, and future perspectives
Advances in nanocatalysts for biofuel production: Mechanisms, performance, and future perspectives Open
The global pursuit of sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions has intensified research into biofuels as viable alternatives to fossil fuels. Yet, conventional catalytic processes often suffer from limitations such as low conversion eff…
View article: Catalytic co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge and softwood using CuO/CoO/CeO2/HZSM-5 hybrid catalysts: Influence of catalyst synthesis techniques on bio-oil product yields and quality
Catalytic co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge and softwood using CuO/CoO/CeO2/HZSM-5 hybrid catalysts: Influence of catalyst synthesis techniques on bio-oil product yields and quality Open
View article: The hydrogen challenge: addressing storage, safety, and environmental concerns in hydrogen economy
The hydrogen challenge: addressing storage, safety, and environmental concerns in hydrogen economy Open
View article: Occurrence of ESBLs-producing <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> in local ready-to-eat meat products and their susceptibilities to <i>Cassia tora</i> and <i>Ficus thoningii</i> leaf extracts
Occurrence of ESBLs-producing <i>Enterobacteriaceae</i> in local ready-to-eat meat products and their susceptibilities to <i>Cassia tora</i> and <i>Ficus thoningii</i> leaf extracts Open
The emergence and acquisition of antimicrobial resistance by pathogenic strains of bacteria pose a very serious global public health problem. Extended-spectrum beta lactamases (ESBLs) production by some members of Enterobacteriaceae repres…
View article: Phenol removal from pharmaceutical effluent using silver doped magnetite biochar: adsorption efficiency and kinetic studies
Phenol removal from pharmaceutical effluent using silver doped magnetite biochar: adsorption efficiency and kinetic studies Open
View article: Progress in heterogeneous catalysis for renewable energy and petrochemical production from biomass
Progress in heterogeneous catalysis for renewable energy and petrochemical production from biomass Open
View article: Synthesis of Biomass-Derived Sulphonated Heterogeneous Bifunctional Catalyst-Ce-OrP-SO3H for Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil
Synthesis of Biomass-Derived Sulphonated Heterogeneous Bifunctional Catalyst-Ce-OrP-SO3H for Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil Open
This study uses a bifunctional catalyst made from orange peel-derived porous activated carbon enriched with SO3H and impregnated with calcined eggshell to optimise biodiesel production utilising waste cooking oil. The catalyst was characte…
View article: Biomass conversion for sustainable hydrogen generation: A comprehensive review
Biomass conversion for sustainable hydrogen generation: A comprehensive review Open
Hydrogen is emerging as a promising and environmentally friendly fuel for the twenty-first century, primarily owing to its eco-friendly nature. The production of hydrogen from renewable biomass sources offers numerous advantages compared t…
View article: Synthesis of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Modified Rutile (TiO2/MWCNTs) Composite for Photocatalytic Degradation of Textile Wastewater
Synthesis of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Modified Rutile (TiO2/MWCNTs) Composite for Photocatalytic Degradation of Textile Wastewater Open
Photocatalysis has emerged as a sustainable and efficient approach for the treatment of industrial wastewater, offering the potential to degrade persistent organic pollutants under light irradiation. This study explores the enhanced photoc…
View article: Thermal Conversion of Microalgae into Biochar: A Review on Processes, Properties, and Applications
Thermal Conversion of Microalgae into Biochar: A Review on Processes, Properties, and Applications Open
Global energy consumption has drastically increased over the years due to population growth and industrialization. This has prompted an exploration for clean and renewable energy alternatives. Microalgae are widely recognized as a promisin…
View article: Hydrogen as a clean energy carrier: advancements, challenges, and its role in a sustainable energy future
Hydrogen as a clean energy carrier: advancements, challenges, and its role in a sustainable energy future Open
This comprehensive review examines hydrogen’s potential as a pivotal clean energy carrier, focusing on its role in replacing fossil fuels across various industries. This study also examines recent advancements in hydrogen production techno…
View article: Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol from Textile Wastewater Using Rutile and ZnO-NPs Doped Rutile Nanocomposite
Photocatalytic Degradation of Phenol from Textile Wastewater Using Rutile and ZnO-NPs Doped Rutile Nanocomposite Open
This research focuses on the photocatalytic degradation of phenol from textile wastewater. The objective is to synthesize and characterize zinc oxide nanoparticles and a rutile-ZnO nanocomposite and compare their degradation performance on…
View article: Co-pyrolysis of microalgae and sewage sludge over ZnO/MgO/CeO2/HZSM-5 catalyst for energy and water treatment application
Co-pyrolysis of microalgae and sewage sludge over ZnO/MgO/CeO2/HZSM-5 catalyst for energy and water treatment application Open
View article: Innovations in catalytic understanding: A journey through advanced characterization
Innovations in catalytic understanding: A journey through advanced characterization Open
This work provides a comprehensive overview of advanced characterisation techniques to unravel the molecular intricacies of catalytic processes. It begins with an introduction to catalytic processes and emphasises the importance of innovat…
View article: Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for the removal of phenol from textile wastewater
Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles for the removal of phenol from textile wastewater Open
This study investigated the use of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) as an adsorbent for removing total phenols from textile wastewater. The ZnO NPs were synthesized by reducing Zn(NO3)2⋅6H2O using an extract from Neem leaves (Azadirachta…
View article: Modelling and Simulation of Co-Gasification of Chlorella Vulgaris and High-density Polyethylene Using Aspen Plus
Modelling and Simulation of Co-Gasification of Chlorella Vulgaris and High-density Polyethylene Using Aspen Plus Open
A technical innovation that holds promise for producing renewable fuel and decreasing waste disposal is the production of syngas from the co-gasification of waste materials and biomass. In this present study, a new simulation model for co-…
View article: Hydrothermic reduction of rutile-ilmenite mineral producing an oxyhydride η-Ti<sub>2</sub>FeO<sub>0.2</sub>H<sub>2.8</sub>: Towards in-situ hydrogen production and storage
Hydrothermic reduction of rutile-ilmenite mineral producing an oxyhydride η-Ti<sub>2</sub>FeO<sub>0.2</sub>H<sub>2.8</sub>: Towards in-situ hydrogen production and storage Open
As an alternative to the physical storage of hydrogen as compressed gas or liquid hydrogen requiring high-pressure tanks and cryogenic temperatures, the material-based storage of hydrogen in solids involves hydrogen uptake and release from…
View article: Hydrothermal synthesis of kaolin-based ZSM-5 zeolite: Effect of synthesis parameters and its application for bioethanol conversion
Hydrothermal synthesis of kaolin-based ZSM-5 zeolite: Effect of synthesis parameters and its application for bioethanol conversion Open
In petrochemical applications, improving the catalytic activity and stability of Zeolite as a cutting-edge material has gained research interest. Herein, a local South African clay as a source of high silica and alumina with an organic tem…
View article: Animal Bone Ash Catalyzed Upgrading of Mango Seed Oil into Biodiesel through Heterogeneous Transesterification
Animal Bone Ash Catalyzed Upgrading of Mango Seed Oil into Biodiesel through Heterogeneous Transesterification Open
Biodiesel production via catalytic transesterification of non-edible oils derived from plants is one of the priority areas considered by researchers as an approach to reduce the over-dependence on fossil fuels. However, the development of …
View article: Waste Cooking Oil Conversion to Biodiesel Using Solid Bifunctional Catalysts
Waste Cooking Oil Conversion to Biodiesel Using Solid Bifunctional Catalysts Open
The draining of fossil fuels and their toxic influence on the environment has prompted the need for alternative fuels known as biofuels. Of the various types of biofuel, biodiesel has attracted wide interest in the world today since it pro…
View article: Valorization of Sugarcane Bagasse for Hydrogen-Rich Gas Production using Thermodynamic Modeling Approach
Valorization of Sugarcane Bagasse for Hydrogen-Rich Gas Production using Thermodynamic Modeling Approach Open
Hydrothermal gasification also known as supercritical water gasification (SWG) has been considered a promising approach for converting wet biomass such as sugarcane bagasse into high-quality syngas. This study presents the thermodynamic mo…
View article: Catalytic Valorisation of Sugarcane Bagasse to Energy Carriers
Catalytic Valorisation of Sugarcane Bagasse to Energy Carriers Open
Sustainable processes have continued to be of interest to both academia and industries. The sugar industry in this regard has explored the potential of using sugar cane bagasse as a fuel within the industry so as to enhance the economics o…
View article: HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS USING BENTONITE-SUPPORTED Fe-Co-Ni TRIMETALLIC NANOPARTICLES
HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS USING BENTONITE-SUPPORTED Fe-Co-Ni TRIMETALLIC NANOPARTICLES Open
Herein, the synthesis and characterization of a bentonite-supported Fe-Co-Ni trimetallic nanocatalyst applied in transesterification reaction was reported. The synthesized heterogeneous catalyst was used to investigate the production of bi…
View article: Production of High-Quality Pyrolytic Bio-Oils from Nutrient-Stressed Scenedesmus Obliquus Microalgae
Production of High-Quality Pyrolytic Bio-Oils from Nutrient-Stressed Scenedesmus Obliquus Microalgae Open
View article: PHENOL removal in refinery wastewater using mixed oxides prepared by green synthesis
PHENOL removal in refinery wastewater using mixed oxides prepared by green synthesis Open
Mixed solid oxides are known for their excellent catalytic property and applications in environmental remediation. This study presents a green-synthesis route for magnesium oxide–titanium oxide, a mixed oxide here demonstrated to possess h…
View article: Comparative Adsorptive Removal of Selected Heavy Metals from Battery Wastewater by Purified and Polyethylene Glycol Modified Carbon Nanotubes
Comparative Adsorptive Removal of Selected Heavy Metals from Battery Wastewater by Purified and Polyethylene Glycol Modified Carbon Nanotubes Open
Comparative adsorption study of some toxic metals (Ni, Fe, Cu, Cd, and Pb) from battery industrial effluent by purified and polyethylene glycol-modified carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is reported. The as-prepared CNTs via chemical vapour depositi…
View article: Thermal conversion of algal biomass and its derivatives to fuels and petrochemicals
Thermal conversion of algal biomass and its derivatives to fuels and petrochemicals Open
Thermal conversion processes have gained increased attention since they can be applied to whole microalgae (not lipids alone) resulting in higher biofuel yield with potential for production of other high-value products. The major challenge…
View article: Hydrothermal Synthesis and Characterization of Zeolite A from Grahamstown South Africa kaolin
Hydrothermal Synthesis and Characterization of Zeolite A from Grahamstown South Africa kaolin Open
Zeolite A was synthesized using natural south African kaolin from Graham's town mineral resource as a source of silica and alumina.The raw kaolin was beneficiated mechanically, and the kaolin was activated to metakaolin using the muffled f…
View article: Heavy Metals Adsorptive Potentials of Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Orange Peels
Heavy Metals Adsorptive Potentials of Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from Orange Peels Open
Orange peels obtained from Zaria were used in the synthesis of silver nanoparticle and the formation of silver nanoparticles was found to be successful. Silver nanoparticles exhibits brown color in aqueous solution due to excitation. Batch…
View article: Qualitative role of heterogeneous catalysts in biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas oil
Qualitative role of heterogeneous catalysts in biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas oil Open
Biodiesel properties are in general attributed to the composition and properties of the oil feedstock used, overlooking the possible impacts of the catalyst preparation details. In light of that, the impacts of different catalyst preparati…