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Rui Huang, Mingyue Geng, Shanshan Gao, Xing Yin, Jiayu Tian
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Bestani Benaouda, Gouaich Iman, Beata Michalkiewicz
Summary: This study successfully prepared a biomass-based activated carbon adsorbent for the removal of Helianthine dye from industrial effluents. The efficient adsorbent was prepared through a redox reaction, activating and heating the waste material. The experimental results showed that the activated carbon had good adsorption performance and potential for industrial applications.
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Jamaludin Norfaezah, Mat Yunus Abdul Masani, M. D. Piji Mohd Al-Akmarul Fizree, Bohari Bahariah, Noor Azmi Shaharuddin, Chai Ling Ho, Omar Abdul Rasid, Ghulam Kadir Ahmad Parveez
Summary: This paper evaluates the specificity, efficiency, and sensitivity of CRISPR/Cas9-RNPs in oil palm and demonstrates its high editing efficiency and precision in oil palm protoplasts.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Mingxiao Zeng, Zhanfeng Li, Yongli Liu, Yuanyuan Wang, Xunfeng Xia, Shengwang Gao, Guangqing Song
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BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
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Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Chenming Dai, Feifei Wang
Summary: This review focuses on the application of microalgae-bacteria consortia (MBC) in wastewater treatment and bio-product production, emphasizing the interaction mechanisms between microalgae and bacteria. It also summarizes the use of MBC in wastewater treatment and biorefinery.
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(2024)
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Yingchao Zhang, Liqian Liu, Guowei Huang, Changhao Yang, Wenxin Tian, Zhenyu Ge, Baohai Zhang, Sufeng Wang, Hongqiong Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of biochar and Fe2O3 on the co-composting of pig manure and wine grape pomace. The results showed that Fe2O3 enhanced microbial network symbiosis, increased the yield of humic acid and germination index, while biochar increased microbial interactions without significant effect on humic acid yield. Bacillus and Actinomadura were identified as pivotal factors affecting humic acid content.
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(2024)
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Meenaa Chandrasekar, Jeana L. Collins, Sanaz Habibi, Rebecca G. Ong
Summary: The tissue-specific biochemical heterogeneities of lignocellulosic biomass and their effect on biomass deconstruction can be best understood through the combination of confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and immunohistochemistry. A custom polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microfluidic imaging reactor was developed to overcome the challenges of studying fragile plant materials. The results showed that less lignified parenchyma cell walls are more susceptible to pretreatment, while highly lignified protoxylem cell walls are the most resistant during enzymatic hydrolysis.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Yinping Xiang, Meiying Jia, Rui Xu, Jialu Xu, Lele He, Haihao Peng, Weimin Sun, Dongbo Wang, Weiping Xiong, Zhaohui Yang
Summary: This study investigated the impact of the non-antibiotic pharmaceutical carbamazepine on antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) during anaerobic digestion. The results showed that carbamazepine induced the enrichment of ARGs and increased the abundance of bacteria carrying these genes. It also facilitated microbial aggregation and intercellular communication, leading to an increased frequency of ARGs transmission. Moreover, carbamazepine promoted the acquisition of ARGs by pathogens and elevated their overall abundance.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Christina Karmann, Anna Magrova, Pavel Jenicek, Jan Bartacek, Vojtech Kouba
Summary: This review assesses nitrogen removal technologies in reject water treatment, highlighting the differences in environmental impacts and economic benefits. Partial nitritation-anammox shows potential for economic benefits and positive environmental outcomes when operated and controlled properly.
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(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Wei-Hao Huang, Ying-Ju Chang, Duu-Jong Lee
Summary: This study modified pinecone biochar with layered double hydroxide (LDH) to enhance its adsorption capacity for heavy metal and phosphate ions. The LDH-biochar showed significantly improved adsorption capacities for Pb2+ and phosphate, and a slight increase for Cu2+ and Co2+. The LDH layer enhanced the adsorption through various mechanisms.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Sang Min Lee, Ju Young Lee, Ji-Sook Hahn, Seung-Ho Baek
Summary: This study successfully developed an efficient platform strain using Yarrowia lipolytica for the bioconversion of renewable resources into adipic acid, achieving a remarkable increase in production level.
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(2024)
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Xiyue Zhang, Xiyao Li, Liang Zhang, Yongzhen Peng
Summary: Intermittent aeration is an innovative approach to enhance nitrogen removal in low carbon-to-nitrogen ratio municipal sewage, providing an efficient strategy for the continuous plug-flow AOA process.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Ty Shitanaka, Haylee Fujioka, Muzammil Khan, Manpreet Kaur, Zhi-Yan Du, Samir Kumar Khanal
Summary: The market value of microalgae has exponentially increased in the past two decades, thanks to their applications in various industries. However, the supply of high-value microalgal bioproducts is limited due to several factors, and strategies are being explored to overcome these limitations and improve microalgae production, thus increasing the availability of algal-derived bioproducts in the market.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Minhye Kim, Jun Won Oh, Da Woon Jeong, Byeong-Hyeon Cho, Joonhee Chang, Xiaoyu Shi, Sung Ok Han
Summary: This study presents a sustainable approach to L-histidine synthesis by using D-galactose as a carbon source obtained from red algae. The production of L-histidine was enhanced by modifying precursor pathways in the bacteria. Additionally, a galactose utilization system was introduced to efficiently convert D-galactose into L-histidine.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Si-Kyung Cho, Bartlomiej Iglinski, Gopalakrishnan Kumar
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive overview of biochar, discussing its production methods, characteristics, and various modifications and applications in environmental fields. It covers the removal of contaminants from water and wastewater, as well as its use in machine learning and microbial sensors. The review also analyzes the commercial and environmental benefits of biochar and explores future directions.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Guanglin Zhang, Weiguang Li, Shuncai Wang, Donghui Li, Duoying Zhang, Longyi Lv
Summary: The performance and mechanism of glycerol-driven denitrifying phosphorus removal (DPR) process were investigated in low organic matter wastewater treatment. The results showed that denitrifying bacteria preferentially utilized glycerol, while fermentation bacteria converted excess glycerol into available carbon sources. Optimal glycerol dosage could enhance the DPR rate.
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(2024)
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Li Xu, Jiajia Li, Victor M. Gonzalez Ramos, Christina Lyra, Ad Wiebenga, Igor V. Grigoriev, Ronald P. de Vries, Miia R. Makela, Mao Peng
Summary: This study presents a comparative analysis of sugar transporters (STs) in four filamentous fungi, revealing their diversity at the genomic/transcriptomic level and showing complex regulation patterns. The findings provide valuable insights into the function of STs and their potential applications in metabolic engineering.
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(2024)
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Xinyi Zhang, Jiayang Heng, Yanhui Zhao, Shuo Wang, Yuechang Wang, Zhen Hu
Summary: Increased salinity significantly reduces the carbon sequestration capacity of constructed wetlands. The carbon sequestration capacity of plants is identified as the major influencing factor. Salinity alters plant carbon inputs, enzyme activities, and microbial community structure, leading to a decrease in the substrate carbon pool. However, salinity can enhance the stability of the substrate carbon pool and subsequently reduce carbon emissions of constructed wetlands.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Farzad Piadeh, Ikechukwu Offie, Kourosh Behzadian, Angela Bywater, Luiza C. Campos
Summary: This study introduces a novel approach for real-time anaerobic digestion operation using an ensemble decision-making framework of weak learner data mining models. The framework utilizes practical features such as waste composition, added water, and feeding volume to predict biogas yield and generate an optimized weekly operation pattern. The results show a significant improvement in prediction accuracy and biogas generation, validating the effectiveness of the framework.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
