A5001069451- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Lignin and Wood Chemistry
- Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
- Fungal Biology and Applications
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Cassava research and cyanide
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Enzyme-mediated dye degradation
- Polymer composites and self-healing
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
- Coal Combustion and Slurry Processing
- Coal and Its By-products
- Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Food composition and properties
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Biodiesel Production and Applications
- Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
- E-commerce and Technology Innovations
- Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
2015-2024
Beijing Forestry University
2020-2024
University of Arizona
2024
Wuhan Business University
2022-2024
University of Macau
2023
Northeastern University
2023
Nanchang University
2021
China Agricultural University
2013
Beijing Normal University
2007-2010
Umeå University
1997-2010
Summary 1 We used data from 35 independently published studies world‐wide to analyse the effects of plant litter on germination, establishment, species richness and above‐ground biomass plants. Overall, short‐term vegetation were mostly negative, although their magnitude varied with variable, study method, experimental duration, latitude, habitat, type quantity target species. 2 Species was more affected than by litter, suggesting that may play a direct role in structuring communities as...
In the past 70 years, over 8 billion tons of plastics have been produced, majority which cannot be fully biodegraded, causing their fragments to found everywhere in biosphere, including living organisms. Herein, a group biodegradable composites were produced by blending poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) with technical lignin through twin-screw extrusion method. Two strategies developed improve mechanical properties PBAT/lignin composites: (1) modifying via methylation reduce...
Synthetic plastics have been reshaping the planet since early 20th century. They brought plenty of conveniences to our lives; meanwhile, plastic wastes discarded into environment are resistant biodegradation, accumulating in soil, water, and even organisms. Biodegradable polyester-based (BPPs), such as polylactic acid (PLA), poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), succinate) (PBS), polycaprolactone (PCL), poly(β-hydroxybutyric acid) (PHB) considered be ecofriendly sustainable...
Abstract Hardwood spent mushroom substrate was employed as a carbon precursor to prepare activated biochars using phosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4 ) chemical activator. The activation process carried out an impregnation ratio of 1 precursor:2 H ; pyrolysis temperatures 700, 800, and 900 °C; heating rate 10 °C min −1 treatment time h. specific surface area (SSA) the reached 975, 1031, 1215 m 2 g for samples pyrolyzed at °C, respectively. percentage mesopores in their structures 75.4%, 78.5%, 82.3%...
Edible white-rot fungi are commonly cultivated on wood-based substrates and selectively degrade hemicellulose lignin to a larger extent during their growth. Spent mushroom substrate (SMS) is produced in huge amounts by the industry today there lack of proven methods valorize this kind biomass waste, which most cases landfilled or used as fuel. This study demonstrates that birch SMS from cultivation oyster mushrooms can be converted into high-quality activated carbon (AC) with an extremely...
Organic solvent fractionated lignin with low molecular weight, uniform structure and rich hydroxyl groups was completely miscible PBAT to synthesise a strong, tough cost-effective biodegradable composite film.
Edible white-rot mushrooms are organisms that cultivated at an industrial scale using wood-based substrates. The mushroom industry has estimated annual production of 34 Mt edible mushrooms, and approximately 70 wt% the substrate is left as waste known spent (SMS). huge volumes SMS generated by farms hinder proper recycling, meaning combustion or open-field burning common disposal practices. This paper shows a concept could help reduce environmental impact industry. from cultivation shiitake...
1 We carried out a factorial experiment to examine how groundwater availability (low and high sites with intermediate or rare flooding), vegetation canopy, leaf litter seed interacted determine the species richness of productive wet grassland community in Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire, UK. Seeds 18 were added half plots each eight combinations elevation, canopy litter, seedling emergence was observed for two growing seasons. 2 Both individual interactive effects on plant...
Ash-related problems have more than occasionally been observed in biomass-fired boilers and also recently biopellet burners. These can lead to reduced reliability of the combustion systems as well bad publicity for market. When agricultural residues are used biofuel feedstock, slagging will be worse. The objectives present work were, therefore, examine effects kaolin calcite addition on tendency corn stover fuel when pellets burned a small-scale appliance determine slag characteristics...
New biofuel raw materials for energy pellet production are now being studied as potential sources the heating market. Because of complexity chemical and physical properties novel fuels, such some agricultural residues crops, study their ash-related aspects is crucial sustainable development this sector. Ash fractions formed during fixed-bed combustion different pelletized crops; i.e., two Mediterranean crops (one herbaceous, brassica, one woody species, poplar) three Chinese cassava stems...
Abstract Given the growing global population, mankind must find new ways to lower competition for land between food and fuel production. Our findings cassava suggest that this important crop can substantially increase combined production of both fuel. Cassava stems have previously been overlooked in starch energy These food‐crop residues contain about 30% (dry mass) mostly xylem rather than phloem tissue. Up 15% stem dry mass be extracted using simple water‐based techniques, potentially...
Chemical characterization of cassava stems from different origin revealed that glucans accounted for 54–63% the dry weight, whereas 35–67% these consisted starch. The were subjected to a saccharification study including starch hydrolysis, pretreatment with either sulfuric acid or 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ([Emim]OAc), and enzymatic hydrolysis cellulose. Starch prior decreased sugar degradation, improved convertibility cellulose, increased overall glucan conversion. Glucan recovery...
Cellulose fiber rejects from industrial-scale recycling of waste papers were dried and de-ashed using a combined cyclone-drying sieving process. The upgraded reject was used as component substrates for the cultivation Pleurotus ostreatus eryngii mushrooms. Acetic acid (AA) whey (AW) to adjust pH reject-based substrates. Spent substrate (SMS) production activated biochar H3PO4 KOH activating agents pyrolysis temperatures 500, 600, 700 °C. effectiveness biochars in removing pollutants water...