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Properties of Char produced from torrefaction of municipal solid waste

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Municipal solid waste (MSW) is one of the important environmental challenges in the world. Improper methods of MSW disposal are detrimental to the environment and human health. Researchers have recently examined torrefaction and other viable methods for MSW management. Torrefaction refers to the thermal process of converting biomass that requires moderate heating without oxygen. Char, …

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Important Influencing Parameters for Algae Growth for Biofuel Production

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Microalgae Growth: Research institutes and industries have shown increased interest in using microalgae to produce both low-value products like biofuels and high-value products like nutraceuticals. The anticipated depletion of fossil fuels and environmental concerns related to climate change are driving the search for renewable, clean, and sustainable energy sources. Microalgae appropriately meet this requirement. However, …

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Torrefied Biomass as an Efficient Raw Material for Biofuel Production

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Over the years, many researchers and experts have been drawn to the potential of torrefying biomass materials to produce a superior solid biofuel. This process enhances durability, improves grindability, increases bulk density and calorific value, and ultimately results in higher energy density compared to the untreated biomass. During the torrefaction process, the researchers heat the …

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Biochar as a Catalyst for Biofuel Production

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The world has been consuming fossil fuels at an alarming rate since the industrial revolution in the 18th century. The widespread use of fossil fuels has led to two main crises: energy depletion and global warming. As such, developing technologies to harness renewable energy sources and reduce climate change has become a critical priority in …

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Solving the Energy Crisis and Plastic Pollution – Converting Waste Plastics into Biofuel for the Mobility Industry

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Plastic-to-Biofuel Innovations Chemical Recycling Plastic-to-Biofuel: Global plastic waste is a major issue. Plastic waste’s durability causes it to become trapped for centuries in landfills and oceans, thereby creating a serious environmental crisis. The inefficiency of recycling processes, high recycling costs, and a lack of incentives actively contribute to the active recycling of only 9% of …

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Fuel management systems for licensed fleets using real time telematics

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Fuel Management System: Optimizing Efficiency and Ensuring Accountability The fuel management system is a technology-driven solution that aims to manage and monitor fuel consumption of a vehicle or an entire fleet of vehicles. It collects fuel-related data like fuel consumption, inventory, and purchase history from all vehicles in the fleet and uses telematics and analytics-based …

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Petroleum Bioremediation - WhatNext

Comparing laccases with oxygenases and hydrolases for petroleum bioremediation

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Enzymatic Bioremediation of Petroleum Petroleum Bioremediation – Employing microorganisms in bioremediation has been a common practice for the past few years. However, relying solely on microorganisms for the degradation procePetroleum bioremediation is an environmentally friendly process that involves the use of microorganisms and enzymes to degrade and remove hydrocarbons from contaminated sites.ss may not be …

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Suitable biological conversion processes of biomass in a circular economy

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Suitable biological conversion processes of biomass in a circular economy Biomass must be processed to be used as chemicals, energy, or materials. There are several conversion and separation technologies available. Microorganisms or enzyme-related activities carry out the biological conversion processes. The most important recognised biological conversion process mechanisms are covered in this article.   Fermentation …

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Biochemical activities impacting hydrogen storage in salt caverns

Biochemical activities impacting hydrogen storage in salt caverns

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Biochemical activities impacting hydrogen storage in salt caverns Hydrogen Storage In Salt Caverns – Microbes Hydrogen Storage in Salt Caverns – Microbes that inhabit the earth’s subsurface are vast in their diversity. Microorganisms may be found in vast quantities in as much as 104 and 108 per gram of rock. Hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and …

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Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) – The Need of the Hour

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Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Air travel is essential to economies and global businesses enabling us to visit, meet and mingle with different people. One cannot ignore the environmental impact of the aviation industry. The emergence of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) as an alternative to conventional aviation fuel looks promising. Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) can significantly …

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