Biomass-derived activated carbon monoliths: A review of production routes, performance, and commercialization potential

AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Activated carbon monoliths produced from biomass feedstocks have emerged as a
promising option for sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. This review paper …

Biochar from coconut residues: an overview of production, properties, and applications

JO Ighalo, J Conradie, CR Ohoro, JF Amaku… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The world's growing population and industrial activities have led to increased energy
demand and the depletion of fossil fuels, causing environmental pollution and global …

Advancing the circular economy through the thermochemical conversion of waste to biochar: a review on sawdust waste-derived fuel

EC Emenike, KO Iwuozor, JO Ighalo, JO Bamigbola… - Biofuels, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Biochar is a solid material that contains a lot of carbon and is created by heating biomass in
an environment where there is little or no oxygen. It has become clear that biochar holds …

Chitosan-based films with nanocellulose and propolis as active packaging materials

K Stefanowska, M Bucher, CL Reichert, A Sip… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing interest in sustainable materials has led to a growing exploration of natural
biopolymers as matrices for these materials. Chitosan, valued for its biocompatibility and …

Sulfonic acid functionalized cellulose-derived (nano) materials: Synthesis and application

M Sajjadi, M Nasrollahzadeh, MR Sattari… - Advances in Colloid and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The preparation/application of heterogeneous (nano) materials from natural resources has
currently become increasingly fascinating for researchers. Cellulose is the most abundant …

Investigating the properties and agronomic benefits of onion peel and chicken feather-derived biochars

AG Adeniyi, EC Emenike, AO Ezzat, KO Iwuozor… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Biochar production from unconventional biomass, specifically onion peel (OP) and chicken
feathers (CF), was investigated in this study. Two distinct biochars were produced by doping …

Applications of bean pod and husk for remediation of water contamination: A review

EC Emenike, HK Okoro, AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor… - Bioresource Technology …, 2023 - Elsevier
This review explores the use of bean pod and husk materials as natural adsorbents for water
contaminants. Amid global water quality concerns and the limitations of conventional …

A review on the conversion of plant husk-based biomass into biochar

KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike, BF Bakare, FO Eleregbe… - Biofuels, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study sheds light on the synthesis, properties, and application of plant husk-derived
biomass into biochar through thermochemical conversion processes. Gasification, pyrolysis …

Plant biomass-based composites in the maritime industry: A review

KO Iwuozor, TT Micheal, KT Micheal, SS Emmanuel… - Marine Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Plant biomass-based composites have emerged as a sustainable alternative to synthetic
fillers in the maritime industry. They have gained significant attention due to their unique …

[HTML][HTML] Catalytic and biomedical applications of nanocelluloses: A review of recent developments

D Khorsandi, S Jenson, A Zarepour, A Khosravi… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Nanocelluloses exhibit immense potential in catalytic and biomedical applications. Their
unique properties, biocompatibility, and versatility make them valuable in various industries …