{"title":"Erratum to Developments in the investigation of nitrogen and oxygen stable isotopes in atmospheric nitrate [Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action (2022) 100003]","authors":"Shah Saud , Shah Fahad , Shah Hassan","doi":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100049","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100049","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101195,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100049"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143098957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sang‒Ho Chung , Sascha de Haart , Rudy Parton , N. Raveendran Shiju
{"title":"Erratum to “Conversion of furfuryl alcohol into alkyl¿levulinates using solid acid catalysts” [Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action (2022) 100004]","authors":"Sang‒Ho Chung , Sascha de Haart , Rudy Parton , N. Raveendran Shiju","doi":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100050","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100050","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101195,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100050"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143098958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances and challenges in pretreatment technologies for bioethanol production: A comprehensive review","authors":"Sanyam Jain, Shushil Kumar","doi":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100053","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100053","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bioethanol production from biomass is a promising avenue for sustainable energy, yet the high cost of pretreatment processes poses significant economic challenges. This paper explores the critical role of pretreatment in enhancing bioethanol yield and reducing production costs. Various pretreatment methods, including physical, chemical, physicochemical, and biological techniques, are reviewed and further analyzed for their effectiveness in breaking down lignocellulosic biomass into fermentable sugars. Emphasis is placed on recent technological advancements and innovations that improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The paper reviews the latest research on combined pretreatment approaches that have shown potential in overcoming recalcitrance and increasing sugar yield. Also, the role of nanotechnology in biomass pretreatment has been discussed. The economic implications of different pretreatment strategies are discussed, highlighting cost-benefit analyses and the potential for scalability. By addressing the complexities and advancements in pretreatment technologies, this study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of optimizing pretreatment processes in significantly enhancing hydrolysis efficiency. The findings underscore the importance of continued research and development to achieve better economic viability and environmental sustainability in bioethanol production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101195,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100053"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass waste mixtures using a low-cost ionic liquid","authors":"Sanyam Jain , Hari Mahalingam","doi":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100052","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100052","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pretreatment is a critical step in bioethanol production, impacting both cost and environmental sustainability. Traditional acid and alkali methods are expensive due to the need for costly stainless-steel reactors and pose environmental risks. This study explores a more cost-effective approach using locally available biomass mixtures, reducing the need to source a single type of biomass from distant locations, using Triethylammonium Hydrogen Sulfate ([TEA][HSO<sub>4</sub>]), a novel, low-cost, and environmentally friendly ionic liquid. [TEA][HSO4] was synthesized & characterized (via FTIR and NMR) and then applied to a mixture of rice straw and sugarcane bagasse in varying ratios (five samples in all, where two were pure biomass and the remaining three were mixtures). The biomass was pretreated at 130°C for 0.5 or 1.0 h, with a 4:1:1 weight ratio of ionic liquid, water, and biomass. The pretreatment's effects were analyzed using FTIR for functional group changes, SEM for effect on surface morphology, and PXRD for alteration in crystallinity. The results revealed significant lignin reduction, especially in sugarcane bagasse, where lignin content dropped from 24.80 to 14.87 wt.% after 1 h of pretreatment. When the pretreatment duration was extended from 0.5 h to 1 h, an increase in crystallinity was more prominent in the biomass mixtures than in the individual biomass samples. Specifically, there was a 0.9% increase for 100 wt% rice straw, a 0.3% increase for 100 wt% sugarcane bagasse, and a 7.1% increase for a 1:1 mixture by weight, attributed to synergistic effects. The most favourable results were achieved with a mixture of 25 wt% rice straw and 75 wt% sugarcane bagasse, attributed to reduced carbohydrate loss, providing useful insights for optimizing enzymatic hydrolysis resulting in improved bioethanol production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101195,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100052"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142326577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimization of methylene blue photodegradation by Cr-PTCHIna/TiO2 composite using box-behnken design application","authors":"Adawiah Adawiah , Soniah Fitriani , Leni Andriyani , Yulyani Nur Azizah , Wahyudin Wahyudin , Dede Sukandar , Agustino Zulys","doi":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100047","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100047","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Cr-PTC<img>HIna/TiO<sub>2</sub> composite synthesized using an isonicotinic acid modulated chromium and perylene-based metal-organic framework (Cr-PTC<img>HIna MOF) and titanium oxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) showed promising results for the photodegradation of methylene blue. The composite was synthesized through the solvothermal method with a molar ratio of Cr and Ti of 1:1 mmol. The XRD diffraction patterns of Cr-PTC<img>HIna/TiO<sub>2</sub> composite showed sharp peaks at 2θ = 12°, 25°, 27°, 37°, 48°, 54°, 55°, and 62° with crystal sizes of 14.144 nm. The Cr-PTC<img>HIna/TiO<sub>2</sub> composite has a band gap energy of 2.02 eV and a rod-shaped morphology with a particle size of 239.16 nm. The Box-Behnken Design (BBD) demonstrated that the composite can achieve an optimum degradation efficiency of methylene blue of 88.55 % under methylene blue initial concentration of 35.7 ppm, pH 6.6, and photocatalyst mass of 0.13 % under 250-watt Mercury lamp irradiation for 2 h.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101195,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100047"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142319146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insights into catalytic co-pyrolysis of spent coffee grounds and high density polyethylene (HDPE) using acid mine drainage (AMD) treated sludge based catalyst: Analysis of kinetics, mechanism and thermodynamic properties","authors":"Deepak Bhushan , Sanjeevani Hooda , Susmit Chitransh , Prasenjit Mondal","doi":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100051","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100051","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present study aims to investigate the catalytic effect of acid mine drainage (AMD) treated sludge based catalyst on the co-pyrolysis of spent coffee grounds and HDPE. The sludge was generated during the treatment of AMD using eggshell and hydrogen peroxide. Theromogravimetric analysis of pyrolysis of spent coffee grounds (SC), HDPE (High density polyethylene), blend of spent coffee grounds and HDPE (SC+HDPE) in the ratio of 1:1, and blended feedstock with sludge derived catalyst (SC+HDPE_AMDC) (1:1 wt. ratio) was conducted at various heating rates of 10 °C/min, 20 °C/min, 30 °C/min and 40 °C/min respectively. Iso-conversional models such as Ozawa Flynn Wall (OFW), Kissinger Akahira Sunose (KAS), Friedman, and Starink were utilized for the determination of activation energy (E<sub>a</sub>) of the process. The results showed that using AMD treated sludge based catalyst to the pyrolysis process, enhances its overall efficacy by lowering the activation energy (E<sub>a</sub>) (OFW- E<sub>a</sub>: 209.11 to 177.14 KJ/mol, KAS-E<sub>a</sub>: 208.30 to 173.06 KJ/mol, Friedman- E<sub>a</sub>:210.54 to 176.28 KJ/mol, and Starink- E<sub>a</sub>:208.60 to 173.44 KJ/mol). Criado's z-master plot (CZMP) method was utilized to analyze the mechanism of the reaction. The pre-exponential factor and thermodynamic parameters were also evaluated. It is concluded that the incorporation of sludge based catalyst (AMDC) lowered enthalpy and randomness of system. Catalytic co-pyrolysis requires less energy, making it more environmental friendly choice for the sustainable processing of biomass and plastics. The present investigation will aid in the design, optimization and scalability.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101195,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100051"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772826924000142/pdfft?md5=893281bfc881a23977334e02a7d09921&pid=1-s2.0-S2772826924000142-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142240794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amit Singh, Dhananjay Kumar Singh, Deepak Kumar Ojha
{"title":"Chemical engineering perspective of pyrolysis reactor and condenser system for biomass valorisation","authors":"Amit Singh, Dhananjay Kumar Singh, Deepak Kumar Ojha","doi":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100046","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100046","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The manuscript investigates the design, operating, and economic parameters of components in a biomass pyrolysis system. It covers two key components, the pyrolysis reactor and condenser, with plans to discuss other components in future publications. The study relies on experimental data from a fixed-bed reactor, bio-oil retention experiments using various vials, and computational modeling of the pyrolysis process using a lumped model. The experimental data were thoroughly analysed, considering different types of pyrolysis reactors and heating methods. Dimensionless numbers were employed to predict the impact of changing feed characteristics during pyrolysis. The second part of the study focuses on the operation of conventional condensers and how Bio-oil deposition on their surfaces affects efficiency and cost. Experimental estimation of Bio-oil film thickness on stainless steel and glass surfaces is presented, along with its effects. Finally, a hybrid condenser, combining stainless steel with a glass lining, is proposed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs based on operational requirements.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101195,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100046"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772826924000099/pdfft?md5=ea4506ed047b21b4786e893b12c99448&pid=1-s2.0-S2772826924000099-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142148448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Md Jahiruddin Gazi , Satyajit Panda , Vivek Kumar Shrivastaw , Jyotishman Kaishyop , Sunil Kumar , Ankur Bordoloi
{"title":"Synthesis of surface-engineered SrFe2O4 for efficient catalytic partial oxidation of methane","authors":"Md Jahiruddin Gazi , Satyajit Panda , Vivek Kumar Shrivastaw , Jyotishman Kaishyop , Sunil Kumar , Ankur Bordoloi","doi":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100045","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100045","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, a series of platinum (Pt)-doped strontium iron oxide (SrFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) catalysts with varying particle sizes were synthesized through the four different catalysis synthesis methods such as solution combustion synthesis (SCS), co-precipitation (Co-PPT), oxalic acid assisted sol-gel (OXA) and, hydrothermal (HT). The objective was to investigate the impact of particle size on the catalytic activity and long-term stability of these four catalysts. The XRD and Raman results confirmed the formation of the SrFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> perovskite structure. HRTEM, SEM, and other characterizations revealed a clear correlation between the synthesis conditions and the resulting particle sizes. The highest%CH<sub>4</sub> conversion was around 95 % for the catalyst prepared through Solution combustion synthesis and the catalyst was found to be thermally stable up to. 100 h at 800 °C with a negligible variation of conversion while maintaining the H<sub>2</sub>/CO ratio at 2.0. To gain insight into catalytic activity, stability, and selectivity of catalysts we have performed Temperature-programmed surface reaction (TPSR) at a controlled temperature ramping program. This study also includes the study of coke deposition on the spent catalysts through different characterization techniques. Furthermore, we have performed a kinetic study to find the initial rate of the reaction and the activation energy of the Pt-doped SrFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> catalyst and it has been found that activation energy was 35 KJ/mol for the catalyst Pt/SrFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> synthesis through the solution combustion method.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101195,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100045"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772826924000087/pdfft?md5=795e0cafd3d395fc37aedfde54be2b28&pid=1-s2.0-S2772826924000087-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141839996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigating the effect of ZIF-8@PEI filler and its comparison with ZIF-8 in mixed matrix membranes for CO2/CH4 separation with the help of DFT study","authors":"Ajay V. Gawali, Sapna Gawali, Surendra Sasikumar Jampa, Manish Kumar Sinha","doi":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100044","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scca.2024.100044","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8) and modified ZIF-8 (ZIF-8@PEI)with polyethyleneimine (PEI) were used as dispersed particles inside the polysulfone (PSF) matrix to separate CO<sub>2</sub> and CH<sub>4</sub>. The distributions of dispersed particles in mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) were analysed with the help of Fourier transfer infrared radiation, Thermal gravimetric analysis, Scanning electronic microscope and X-ray diffraction. The mixed matrix membranes investigated the permeability and selectivity of pure gas (CO<sub>2</sub>) and mixed gas (CO<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub>). It was highest at 5 wt% ZIF-8@PEI blended into the PSF matrix. In case of pure gas studies, we investigated the CO<sub>2</sub> permeability (18.10 Barrer) and CO<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub> selectivity (23.91) as compared to ZIF-8/PSF MMM (10.36 Barrer, 5.81); and in case of mixed gas studies, the CO<sub>2</sub> permeability (17.11 Barrer) and CO<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub>selectivity (21.28) as compared to ZIF-8/PSF MMM (7.86 Barrer, 4.21).Using DFT studies, the interaction energies of the ZIF-8@PEI material with CO<sub>2</sub> and CH<sub>4</sub> gas molecules werefound to be -74.39 kJ/mol and -23.25 kJ/mol, respectively. It was more toward the ZIF-8@PEI-CO<sub>2</sub>geometry complex.From the observation, the experimentalgas permeation results and DFT studiesinvestigated that ZIF-8@PEI filler can be a good candidate for applying CO<sub>2</sub> capture.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101195,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry for Climate Action","volume":"5 ","pages":"Article 100044"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772826924000075/pdfft?md5=414dc1e921e8ae89261ea48ee1a4dc92&pid=1-s2.0-S2772826924000075-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141843570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}