Waste biomass valorization for the production of biofuels and value-added products: A comprehensive review of thermochemical, biological and integrated processes

JA Okolie, EI Epelle, ME Tabat, U Orivri… - Process Safety and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Waste biomass can be converted to green fuels and value-added products via
thermochemical and biological conversion processes. The thermochemical processes …

Valorization of agro-industrial biowaste to green nanomaterials for wastewater treatment: Approaching green chemistry and circular economy principles

BA Omran, KH Baek - Journal of Environmental Management, 2022 - Elsevier
Water pollution is one of the most critical issues worldwide and is a priority in all scientific
agendas. Green nanotechnology presents a plethora of promising avenues for wastewater …

A review of chemicals to produce activated carbon from agricultural waste biomass

KS Ukanwa, K Patchigolla, R Sakrabani, E Anthony… - Sustainability, 2019 - mdpi.com
The choice of activating agent for the thermochemical production of high-grade activated
carbon (AC) from agricultural residues and wastes, such as feedstock, requires innovative …

Methods to convert lignocellulosic waste into biohydrogen, biogas, bioethanol, biodiesel and value-added chemicals: a review

N Dutta, M Usman, MA Ashraf, G Luo… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
In the context of climate change and the circular economy, there is an urgent need to
develop biofuels and value-added chemicals from lignocellulosic waste such as agricultural …

A review on the selection of raw materials and reactors for biomass fast pyrolysis in China

W Cai, Z Luo, J Zhou, Q Wang - Fuel Processing Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
Renewable fuels and chemicals can be obtained from biomass through the fast pyrolysis
process. However, the biomass recalcitrance, the drawbacks of the fast pyrolysis …

A review on prominent animal and municipal wastes as potential feedstocks for solar pyrolysis for biochar production

P Parthasarathy, T Al-Ansari, HR Mackey… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Biochar is a highly rich carbonaceous material, which when applied to soil renders
numerous benefits to plants and the environment. The role of biochar in agriculture is …

Insights on production mechanism and industrial applications of renewable propylene glycol

JA Okolie - Iscience, 2022 - cell.com
Propylene glycol is a ubiquitous sustainable chemical that have several industrial
applications. It can be used as a non-toxic antifreeze, moisturizers, and in cosmetics …

Evaluation of the maturity level of biomass electricity generation technologies using the technology readiness level criteria

FB Dovichi Filho, YC Santiago, EES Lora… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
This article assesses the level of maturity of current biomass power generation technologies,
by using metrics of technology readiness levels. A questionnaire was developed and sent to …

Recent progress in catalytic deoxygenation of biomass pyrolysis oil using microporous zeolites for green fuels production

SR Naqvi, AH Khoja, I Ali, M Naqvi, T Noor, A Ahmad… - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Biomass pyrolysis is one of the cleaner ways to produce bioenergy focusing on bio-oil. The
high oxygen content of oxygen in bio-oil limits its application in transportation applications …

Investigation of pyrolysis kinetics, thermodynamics, product characteristics and reaction mechanism of rubber seed oil

F Chen, F Zhang, S Yang, H Liu, H Wang… - Energy Conversion and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Rubber seed oil (RSO) is a non-edible oil extracted from a by-product of the rubber industry
(rubber seed), which is a potentially renewable resource that can be converted into various …