State-of-the-art developments in carbon quantum dots (CQDs): Photo-catalysis, bio-imaging, and bio-sensing applications

ME Khan, A Mohammad, T Yoon - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs), the intensifying nanostructured form of carbon material, have
exhibited incredible impetus in several research fields such as bio-imaging, bio-sensing …

Hydrothermal carbonization as a valuable tool for energy and environmental applications: A review

MP Maniscalco, M Volpe, A Messineo - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) represents an efficient and valuable pre-treatment
technology to convert waste biomass into highly dense carbonaceous materials that could …

Cationic dye adsorption on hydrochars of winery and citrus juice industries residues: performance, mechanism, and thermodynamics

N Saha, M Volpe, L Fiori, R Volpe, A Messineo… - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
With the increasing needs of clean water supplies, the use of biomass wastes and residues
for environmental remediation is essential for environmental sustainability. In this study, the …

Research advancements in nutrients and heavy metals, its speciation and behavior during hydrothermal carbonization of sludge–A critical review

A Leghari, Y Xiao, L Ding, A Raheem, A Ryzhkov, G Yu - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to rapid increase in urbanization generation rate of sludge is expected to reach over 60
million tonnes hence its proper management has become necessary more than ever …

Evaluating combustion characteristics and combustion kinetics of corn stover-derived hydrochars by cone calorimeter

MT Islam, JL Klinger, MT Reza - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigated the combustion properties of corn stover-derived hydrochars using
cone calorimeter. Hydrochars were prepared by hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) at 200 …

On the conversion of paper waste and rejects into high-value materials and energy

H Abushammala, MA Masood, ST Ghulam, J Mao - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The pulp and paper industry (PPI) is a major contributor to the global economy, but it also
poses a challenge for waste disposal, as it generates large amounts of several waste …

Hydrothermal carbonization and liquefaction of sludge for harmless and resource purposes: a review

X Zhang, X Li, R Li, Y Wu - Energy & Fuels, 2020 - ACS Publications
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) and hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) are two energy-
efficient thermochemical conversion methods that can improve the dewatering performance …

Hydrothermal carbonisation of paper sludge: Effect of process conditions on hydrochar fuel characteristics and energy recycling efficiency

EINC Assis, B Gidudu, EMN Chirwa - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Current management of solid waste from pulp and paper activities represents an
environmental and economic burden worldwide due to pollution emissions. This study …

Industrial-scale hydrothermal carbonization of agro-industrial digested sludge: Filterability enhancement and phosphorus recovery

M Lucian, F Merzari, M Gubert, A Messineo, M Volpe - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) provides an attractive alternative method for the
treatment of high-moisture waste and, in particular, digested sludge. HTC could reduce the …

Formation of carbon quantum dots via hydrothermal carbonization: Investigate the effect of precursors

MR Hasan, N Saha, T Quaid, MT Reza - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are nanomaterials with a particle size range of 2 to 10 nm.
CQDs have a wide range of applications such as medical diagnostics, bio-imaging …