Microbial and enzymatic degradation of synthetic plastics
N Mohanan, Z Montazer, PK Sharma… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Synthetic plastics are pivotal in our current lifestyle and therefore, its accumulation is a major
concern for environment and human health. Petroleum-derived (petro-) polymers such as …
concern for environment and human health. Petroleum-derived (petro-) polymers such as …
Recent developments in pretreatment technologies on lignocellulosic biomass: effect of key parameters, technological improvements, and challenges
Lignocellulosic biomass is an inexpensive renewable source that can be used to produce
biofuels and bioproducts. The recalcitrance nature of biomass hampers polysaccharide …
biofuels and bioproducts. The recalcitrance nature of biomass hampers polysaccharide …
Bioplastic from renewable biomass: a facile solution for a greener environment
Environmental pollutions are increasing day by day due to more plastic application. The
plastic material is going in our food chain as well as the environment employing microplastic …
plastic material is going in our food chain as well as the environment employing microplastic …
[HTML][HTML] Integrated lignocellulosic biorefinery: Gateway for production of second generation ethanol and value added products
A Patel, AR Shah - Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 2021 - Elsevier
An increasing demand for energy and depleting petroleum sources has elevated the need
for producing alternative renewable resources. Owing to the prominence of lignocellulosic …
for producing alternative renewable resources. Owing to the prominence of lignocellulosic …
Ionic liquid based pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass for enhanced bioconversion
Z Usmani, M Sharma, P Gupta, Y Karpichev… - Bioresource …, 2020 - Elsevier
Lignocellulosic biomass is the most plentiful renewable biomolecule and an alternative
bioresource for the production of biofuels and biochemicals in biorefineries. But biomass …
bioresource for the production of biofuels and biochemicals in biorefineries. But biomass …
Algae biopolymer towards sustainable circular economy
The accumulation of conventional petroleum-based polymers has increased exponentially
over the years. Therefore, algae-based biopolymer has gained interest among researchers …
over the years. Therefore, algae-based biopolymer has gained interest among researchers …
Synthesis of γ-valerolactone (GVL) and their applications for lignocellulosic deconstruction for sustainable green biorefineries
Lignocellulosic fractionation is highly desirable for the efficient transformation of polymeric
sugars into renewable fuels, chemicals, and materials. Thus, γ-valerolactone (GVL) has …
sugars into renewable fuels, chemicals, and materials. Thus, γ-valerolactone (GVL) has …
Chemoautotroph Cupriavidus necator as a potential game-changer for global warming and plastic waste problem: A review
YJ Sohn, J Son, SY Jo, SY Park, JI Yoo… - Bioresource …, 2021 - Elsevier
Cupriavidus necator, a versatile microorganism found in both soil and water, can have both
heterotrophic and lithoautotrophic metabolisms depending on environmental conditions. C …
heterotrophic and lithoautotrophic metabolisms depending on environmental conditions. C …
Algal biomass to biohydrogen: Pretreatment, influencing factors, and conversion strategies
Hydrogen has gained attention as an alternative source of energy because of its non-
polluting nature as on combustion it produces only water. Biological methods are eco …
polluting nature as on combustion it produces only water. Biological methods are eco …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastic burden in Africa: a review of occurrence, impacts, and sustainability potential of bioplastics
Although the use of plastics varies across different regions, Africa is ranked second after
Asia as an indiscernible consumer of plastics that break down into microplastic. Moreover …
Asia as an indiscernible consumer of plastics that break down into microplastic. Moreover …