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26 articles for “Biomass utilization.”
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Biohydrogen Production via Thermochemical and Biological Routes
Abstract: Hydrogen is a crucial energy vector for developing a sustainable bioeconomy and can be produced from renewable biomass sources. This review explores various biological and thermochemical pathways for biomass-to-hydrogen conversion. Thermochemical processes include pyrolysis, gasification, fast pyrolysis, steam reforming, and supercritical water gasification, while biological approaches encompass photofermentation, dark fermentation, mixed fermentation, and bio- photolysis. Despite its potential, achieving reliable and selective hydrogen production is essential for economically viable industrial …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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A Future Cleaner Fuel: Biofuel
Abstract: The Main advantage of using liquid as fuel is that they can be easily pumped and can also be handled easily. This is the primary motivation behind why every one of the vehicles utilizes liquid type of fuels for combustion reason. For different types of non-transportation applications there are other option strong biomass fuel like wood. These non-transportation applications can bring into utilization these strong biomass powers as they can …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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A Review on Production of Biomass Energy Power Plant
Abstract: The utilization of renewable energy sources is becoming progressively vital, in the event that we are to accomplish the progressions required to address the impact of global warming. Biomass is the most widely recognized type of renewable energy. Latterly much consideration has been centered on recognizing reasonable biomass species, which can give high-vitality yields, to replace conventional fossil fuel energy sources. The type of biomass required is largely determined by …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 39–43 Read article
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Agro Seed Oil Production through Mechanothermal Extraction: Exploring its Potential for Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Food Industries
Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly industrial raw materials has intensified research into the production of oils from agro seeds using efficient extraction technologies. This study reviews the mechanothermal extraction of agro-seed oils with emphasis on their potential applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Mango (Mangifera indica) seeds, which are commonly discarded as agricultural waste during fruit processing, contain significant quantities of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, antioxidants, and …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Synthetic Biology in Industrial Biotechnology for Livestock: Designing and OptimizingNext-Generation Bioprocesses for Sustainable Animal Production and Health
Abstract: Synthetic biology has emerged as a transformative discipline in industrial biotechnology, enabling the rational design and engineering of biological systems for efficient and sustainable production of fuels, chemicals, enzymes, pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials. Unlike traditional genetic engineering, synthetic biology focuses on constructing gene circuits, modular metabolic pathways, and standardized biological parts to precisely control cellular metabolism. Advanced genome editing tools such as CRISPR, combined with computational biology and bioinformatics, allow rapid …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Synthetic Biology in Industrial Biotechnology for Livestock: Designing and OptimizingNext-Generation Bioprocesses for Sustainable Animal Production and Health
Abstract: Synthetic biology has emerged as a transformative discipline in industrial biotechnology, enabling the rational design and engineering of biological systems for efficient and sustainable production of fuels, chemicals, enzymes, pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials. Unlike traditional genetic engineering, synthetic biology focuses on constructing gene circuits, modular metabolic pathways, and standardized biological parts to precisely control cellular metabolism. Advanced genome editing tools such as CRISPR, combined with computational biology and bioinformatics, allow rapid …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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A Review on Potential Uses and Characterization of Okra Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: The environment, ecology, and new rules from the government agencies are major concerns in the quick-paced society. As a result, scientists and researchers are searching for natural fiber reinforced composites that are biodegradable and renewable. Natural fibers have undeniable advantages over synthetic fibers, including low density, equivalent strength, non-toxicity, low cost, and minimal waste disposal issues. The possible uses of natural fibers have been thoroughly investigated by researchers. But in …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–33 Read article
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Review on Hybrid Power System: Biomass and Diesel
Abstract: A hybrid energy system comprises of at least two renewable or conventional energy sources utilized together to give effective power supply. In this paper, another and advancing hybrid power system has been outlined by coordinating diverse sorts of biomass and diesel. This system can guarantee a continuous power generation independent of the climate condition and supply of biomass. This system can likewise guarantee most extreme use of biomass energy sources …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power System and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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SYNTHESIS OF BIOGAS – A REVIEW
Abstract: Energy is universally recognized as one of the most important inputs for economic growth and human development. Every day, in our walks of life we come across food, vegetable wastes and other organic wastes that have huge potential to uplift the society in a better way, when these are transformed into useful bioenergy. To produce bioenergy from biomass one of the better options is to utilize these potential wastes to …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 59–67 Read article
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Effective Utilization of Agriculture Waste
Abstract: Agricultural substances are produced on the earth with the change of seasons. Basically these substances are produced in the nature and are very important for the survival of consumers such as animals and human beings. These substances are widely available on earth, can be a good source of energy or can be converted into useful products. The wastes generated from the crops have a good potential to get converted to …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Utilization of rhizobacteria, Pseudomonas trivialis (L) and Earthworm, Eudrilus eugenae (L) for the qualitative and quantitative yield in the crop of radish, Raphanus sativus) (L).
Abstract: The specific density of soil microorganisms and earthworms in soil serve to orchestrate the crop growth progression. There is fruitful interactions among soil microorganisms with earthworms and crop in the field that can change the response of growth and development. The rhizobacteria, Pseudomonas trivialis (L) is a deleterious rhizobacteria (DRB) or a plant growth promoting rhi-zobacteria (PGPR) depending on the plant species. It is well known to produce Indole Acetic …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 24–42 Read article
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Mushrooms as Bioremediation Agents
Abstract: One of the major ecological issues confronting the world today is the contamination of soil, water and air by toxic chemicals accordingly of industrialization and broad utilization of pesticides in agribusiness. Burning is right now the best and regular remediation practice yet is exorbitant as far as money and energy utilized. A rapid cost effective and biologically capable technique for tidy up is “bioremediation” which uses small scale living beings …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Effect of Compression Pressure on the Strength and Fuel Properties of Maize Cob Briquettes
Abstract: Biomass can be densified under a high compression pressure or a low compression pressure. The type of raw material, moisture level, particle size, and form typically all influence how much pressure should be used. This study utilized maize cobs and waste paper pulp to produce briquettes which are seen as alternative fuels. The goal was to determine how compression pressure affected the strength and fuel characteristics of the briquettes that …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Efficient Use of Seriwaste for the qualitative Improvement in the Protein Contents of Black Soldier Fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens (L).
Abstract: Attempt deals with rearing of Black Soldier Fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens (L) reared on Excreta of Silkworm Larvae, Litter of mulberry leaves in rearing bed, dead larvae and dead pupae of Silkworm. The larval weight of BSF of the control group (Reared on Poultry Feed), first group (reared on Excreta of Silkworm), second group (reared on Litter of mulberry leaves in rearing bed of Silkworm Larvae), third group (reared on …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Bioplastics: A Review
Abstract: Plastics made from renewable biomass sources and some have been produced by processing natural biopolymers. Biodegradable bioplastics can be used to reduce the problem of plastic waste materials, which is choking the planet and damaging the ecology. The advantage of bioplastics is that they are not dependent on fossil fuels as a source of raw material. With regard to oil production, fossil fuels are a finite and irregularly divided resource …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Structure and dynamics of carbon dangling bonds in activated carbon materials from biomass†
Abstract: Activated carbon materials are inevitable for energy-related applications. Production of such materials from biomass is sustainable. Microporous activated carbon materials with high specific surface area and pore sizes of less than 2 nm find life-saving applications apart from their utility in environmental remediation. The free electron density of these materials is tunable and is a measure of electrical conductivity that is useful for the development of green and renewable energy …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Structure and dynamics of carbon dangling bonds in activated carbon materials from biomass
Abstract: Active carbon materials are inevitable for energy-related applications. Production of such materials from biomass is sustainable. Microporous activated carbon materials with high specific surface area and pore sizes of less than 2 nm find life-saving applications apart from their utility in environmental remediation. The free electron density of these materials is tunable and is a measure of the electrical conductivity useful for the development of green and renewable energy sources. …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Sustainable Energy: Types and Utility
Abstract: Sustainable energy comprises of all the energy sources that meets the human demands without being worried about the future prospects. In other words, sustainable energy can be used in plenty over and over again without worrying about it to get depleted. All kind of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, ocean and biomass energy are examples of sustainable energy [1,2]. These energy sources have the advantage that …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 30–31 Read article
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Thermodynamic Optimization of Renewable Energy Processes
Abstract: In the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, the thermodynamic optimization of renewable energy processes plays a crucial role in enhancing efficiency and reducing environmental impact. This paper explores the principles and methodologies involved in optimizing various renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy. By leveraging the fundamentals of thermodynamics, the study examines key parameters and performance indicators to identify optimal operating conditions and design configurations. The analysis …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Nanoparticles: Advancing Green Methods Using Plant Extracts
Abstract: Nanotechnology, focusing on materials sized 1-100 nm, has garnered significant interest for its applications in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and electronic devices. Nanomaterials, due to their unique properties, are pivotal in the development of advanced technologies such as drug delivery systems and nano-devices. Conventional nanoparticle synthesis methods, including sol-gel, chemical precipitation, microwave, and chemical vapor deposition, often involve hazardous chemicals, posing environmental risks. Therefore, there is a crucial demand for environmentally friendly …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article