S. Ven Vanitha Jenishree, A. Doss, N. Ahamed Kabir
{"title":"The impact of supplemental UV-B radiation on growth and biochemical constituents in Vigna unguiculata L. Walp and Pisum sativum L.","authors":"S. Ven Vanitha Jenishree, A. Doss, N. Ahamed Kabir","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100033","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100033","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the impact of UV-B radiation on plant growth and biochemical constituents in <em>Vigna unguiculata</em> and <em>Pisum sativum</em> plants grown from non-irradiated and UV-B-irradiated seeds. The results show that plants grown from UV-B-irradiated seeds for 30, 60, and 90 minutes experienced significant reductions in plant height, root length, and shoot length compared to non-irradiated seeds. Additionally, plants with UV-B-irradiated seeds had less fresh and dry weight. The decline was particularly pronounced in plants exposed to UV-B radiation for 90 minutes. Chlorophyll a, b, and total chlorophyll (a+b) dropped significantly in plants grown from seeds exposed to UV-B radiation for 30, 60, and 90 minutes. The reduction was particularly significant in plants exposed to UV-B radiation for 90 minutes. Moreover, plants with higher levels of total free phenolics and tannins had higher contents compared to non-irradiated seeds. The level of total free phenols is higher in irradiated seeds of P. sativum than V. unguiculata. The plants exposed to UV-B radiation for 90 minutes showed a noticeable increase.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100033"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142659466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tue Duy Nguyen , Quynh Thi Phuong Le , Man Thi Truc Doan , Ha Manh Bui
{"title":"Predicting total alkalinity in saline water using machine learning: A case study with RapidMiner","authors":"Tue Duy Nguyen , Quynh Thi Phuong Le , Man Thi Truc Doan , Ha Manh Bui","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100032","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100032","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the use of machine learning models to predict total alkalinity (TA) based on chloride concentration (Cl<sup>-</sup>), pH and temperature. Utilizing RapidMiner's Auto Mode, six machine learning models were applied to a dataset of 111 water samples from the Nhà Bè River. The models' performances were evaluated using Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and R² metrics, with the Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Deep Learning models identified as the top performers. Correlation and coefficient analyses revealed that Cl<sup>-</sup> had the most significant impact on TA prediction, followed by temperature and pH. These findings underscore the effectiveness of machine learning in water quality monitoring, presenting a cost-effective alternative to traditional chemical analysis methods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100032"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142659465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Visible light photocatalytic reduction of toxic chemical organophosphate monocrotophos using reduced graphene oxide derived from bamboo leaves","authors":"Pukrambam Dipak, UPS Gahlaut, Y.C. Goswami","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100031","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100031","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, graphene oxide (GO) was synthesized from waste bamboo leaves using a pyrolysis and ultra-sonication technique. UV–visible spectroscopy revealed a prominent absorption peak at 230 nm, while Raman spectroscopy confirmed the presence of characteristic D-band (1340 cm⁻¹) and G-band (1596 cm⁻¹). XRD analysis showed a peak at 11.5°, corresponding to a lattice spacing of 3 nm, and SEM/TEM imaging demonstrated the formation of multi-layered graphene sheets. The synthesized GO was evaluated for the photocatalytic degradation of the organophosphate pesticide monocrotophos under visible light. At a concentration of 25 mg/L, graphene exhibited a removal efficiency of 98 % with a degradation rate of 0.036 ppm/min, following a Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-first-order kinetic model. The significance of this study lies in the potential environmental application, offering an economical and sustainable solution for the decontamination of pesticide-contaminated water sources. The method could contribute significantly for reducing environmental pollution and addressing global water safety challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100031"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142659464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Usman Armaya’u , Muttaqa Uba Zango , Marinah Mohd Ariffin , Wan Mohd Afiq Wan Mohd Khalik , Hanis Mohd Yusoff , Zakariyya Uba Zango , Haliru Aivada Kadir , Haruna Adamu , Abdurrashid Haruna , Basem E. Keshta
{"title":"Copper(II) isonicotinate metal-organic framework for reusable adsorption of salmeterol from wastewater","authors":"Usman Armaya’u , Muttaqa Uba Zango , Marinah Mohd Ariffin , Wan Mohd Afiq Wan Mohd Khalik , Hanis Mohd Yusoff , Zakariyya Uba Zango , Haliru Aivada Kadir , Haruna Adamu , Abdurrashid Haruna , Basem E. Keshta","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100030","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100030","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the adsorption of salmeterol (SMT) from aqueous solutions using a novel nano-sized copper-based metal-organic framework (Cu-MOF). The Cu-MOF was synthesized under solvent-free conditions, enhancing its environmental sustainability. Key parameters such as adsorbent dosage, initial SMT concentration, temperature, and pH were systematically evaluated to optimize adsorption performance. The results demonstrate the exceptional adsorption capacity of the Cu-MOF, reaching a maximum of 400 mg/g within 50 minutes of contact time under optimal conditions of 4 mg Cu-MOF, 50 mg/L SMT, and pH 11. The kinetic and isotherm studies revealed that the pseudo-second-order and Langmuir models exhibited superior fitting to the experimental data, as evidenced by their exceptional <em>R²</em> values of 0.999 and 0.999, minimal <em>RMSE</em> values of 0.034 and 0.001, and significantly lower <em>AIC</em> values of −45.77 and −129.17 for the kinetic and isotherm models, respectively. Thermodynamic analysis confirmed the exothermic and spontaneous nature of the adsorption process. Moreover, the Cu-MOF exhibited excellent reusability, maintaining its adsorption efficiency over six consecutive cycles. Therefore, these findings highlight the potential of Cu-MOF as a promising and sustainable adsorbent for effectively removing salmeterol from wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100030"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142535752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent advances in green chemistry approaches for pharmaceutical synthesis","authors":"Sageer Ahmad , Rahul Jaiswal , Reetu Yadav , Sarita Verma","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100029","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100029","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Green chemistry has revolutionized pharmaceutical synthesis by promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact. This review aims to present the recent advancements in the green chemistry approaches that include the principles, novel methods and the application of the methodologies in brief. Beginning with the discussion of the general research background and significance, the review addresses principles of green chemistry such as atom economy, the reduction of waste generation, and the applications of sustainable feedstocks. Closeness to environment solvents choice and catalytic processes are highlighted as well as the priority of uses of bio-catalysis and chemo-enzymatic strategies to reactions improvement and sustainability. Case studies including in this review demonstrate the practical application of green chemistry principles in real-world pharmaceutical manufacturing, showcasing successful implementation and the environmental benefits achieved. It also discusses present day methods like microwave and ultrasound assisted synthesis, flow chemistry, and eco-friendly extraction techniques, making reaction better and using less energy. Examples of good practice for industrial application are described and the possible drawbacks, such as economical, technical, and legal problems, are also discussed. Other aspects of green chemistry, including the scalability of the concepts along with focuses of catalysis, solvents, and reuses of wastes are described herein. Therefore, this review discussed the positive changes brought by green chemistry to the pharmaceutical industry and also pointed out new directions and potential difficulties on this road.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100029"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142561032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Martin C. Etude , Alexander I. Ikeuba , Chigoziri N. Njoku , Emmanuel Yakubu , Henry C. Uzoma , Chukwuebuka E. Mgbemere , Daniel I. Udunwa
{"title":"Recycling lithium-ion batteries: A review of current status and future directions","authors":"Martin C. Etude , Alexander I. Ikeuba , Chigoziri N. Njoku , Emmanuel Yakubu , Henry C. Uzoma , Chukwuebuka E. Mgbemere , Daniel I. Udunwa","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100027","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100027","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become a widely adopted energy source for various electrical devices, ranging from small devices to large machines, such as cell phones, and electric vehicles (EVs). The increasing number of EVs, and other electrical devices has led to the enormous amount of discarded spent LIBs into the landfill. The amount of LIB waste generated in 2019 alone from EVs was 500,000 tons. This amount is expected to reach 8,000,000 tons by 2040. Globally, only 5 % of discarded spent LIBs is presently being recycled. The need to recycle LIBs stems from the desire to conserve raw materials, and save cost. Also, LIBs comprise heavy metals (Ni, Li, Co, Cu, Mn, Fe, and Al), and hazardous chemicals, which cause serious environmental hazards and threaten human lives; thus, pointing out the need to recycle LIBs. This work reviewed different recycling techniques and, the latest technological advancements in pretreatment methods, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and direct recycling methods. Also, future perspectives and prospects are provided herein.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100027"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142431945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Corina Kleps , Roland Schneider , Joachim Venus , Daniel Pleissner
{"title":"Investigation of the utilization of oat pomace and acid whey in technical scale succinic acid fermentation including downstream processing","authors":"Corina Kleps , Roland Schneider , Joachim Venus , Daniel Pleissner","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100028","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, succinic acid fermentation using acid whey and oat pomace was investigated at 30 L technical scale. Acid whey and oat pomace were mixed in a ratio of 3:1 (v/w) and around 20 g L<sup>−1</sup> succinic acid was obtained after 72 hours of fermentation using <em>Actinobacillus succinogenes</em>. The productivities after 24, 48 and 72 hours were 0.46, 0.35, and 0.27 g L<sup>−1</sup> h<sup>−1</sup> and the overall yield was 0.77 g succinic acid per g total sugars consumed. Acid whey introduced lactic acid and several cat- and anions, which were removed from fermentation broth using a simplified downstreaming processing including filtration and repeated evaporation and crystallization. After three cycles of evaporation and crystallization all organic acids (lactic, acetic, and formic acids) as well as most of the salt ions were removed. From the initial 749 g succinic acid 53 % with a purity of >99 % was recovered.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100028"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142431944","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":"Synthesis of carboxamide sensors for neurotoxic Cu2+ ions in safer green solvents and reaction conditions","authors":"Nidhi Sharma , Ashu Gulati","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Green amidation is simple and efficient for the synthesis of drugs and biomolecules. Green chemistry synthesis is always directed at achieving sustainability. Neurotoxins are critical targets for metabolic medicines to capture and eliminate from the body. Copper is a fatal brain neurotoxin. The C1-C4 probes were synthesized by reacting 3-coumarin carboxylic acid with 4-phenyl butyl amine, N-ethyl benzylamine, 4-dodecylaniline, and 3,3 - diphenyl propylamine in polar green solvent ethanol. These were tested for their metal-binding ability in environmentally safe aqueous acetonitrile with hyphenated techniques. The probes show significant binding with Cu<sup>2+</sup> ions in the aqueous acetonitrile. The ascending order of anti-neurotoxin action is C3>C4>C2>C1 seen in the Limit of detection (Lod) values. Also, molecular mechanics (MM2) descriptors firmly point towards their use as drugs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100026"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142272942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Green and Reflux method synthesis of CeO2/rGO for their characterization and Photodegradation of dye","authors":"M.C. Roopa , S. Thirumala , Sharadadevi Kallimani , B.M. Manohara","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, cerium oxide (CeO<sub>2</sub>) was synthesized using a green and eco-friendly solution combustion method with lemongrass as the fuel source. The synthesis process was simple and environmentally friendly, leveraging a straightforward reflux technique to prepare the CeO<sub>2</sub>/rGO composite. The resulting CeO<sub>2</sub> and CeO<sub>2</sub>/rGO composite was characterized using various analytical techniques, including XRD, FE-SEM, FTIR, EDX, UV-Vis, XPS, and BET analysis. The photocatalytic performance of the CeO<sub>2</sub>/rGO composite was evaluated through the degradation of Methyl Violet (MV) dye, demonstrating a remarkable photocatalytic efficiency with approximately 99 % degradation following a first-order reaction kinetics. The half-life period (t₁/₂) of the degradation process was determined to be 19.01 minutes, and the rate constant (k) was calculated to be 0.03971 min⁻¹. The study also explored various factors affecting the photocatalytic activity, including pH levels, dye concentration, light source, and the amount of catalyst used. Additionally, scavenger studies were performed to identify the reactive species involved, and the total organic carbon (TOC) removal efficiency was evaluated. The reusability of the CeO<sub>2</sub>/rGO catalyst was also investigated, demonstrating its potential for sustainable and effective application in environmental remediation processes.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"4 ","pages":"Article 100024"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142228531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexander I. Ikeuba , Christopher U. Sonde , Destiny Charlie , Brian E. Usibe , Monsurat Raimi , Anthony I. Obike , Thomas O. Magu
{"title":"A review on exploring the potential of liquid hydrogen as a fuel for a sustainable future","authors":"Alexander I. Ikeuba , Christopher U. Sonde , Destiny Charlie , Brian E. Usibe , Monsurat Raimi , Anthony I. Obike , Thomas O. Magu","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2024.100022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The world’s fossil fuel dependence has led to a significant increase in emissions of carbon leading to environmental pollution/degradation. To conserve our fast-dilapidating environment, the search for sustainable and clean energy sources has become a top priority. Hydrogen is adjudged to be among the most likely alternative sources of energy for a sustainable future. Amongst the several forms of hydrogen, Liquid hydrogen has attracted considerable attention as a positive option owing to its high energy density, zero-emission characteristics, and potential to be produced from renewable sources. This review explores the differences between gaseous hydrogen and liquid hydrogen, using of liquid hydrogen as an energy carrier and fuel cell, focusing on its potential to transform energy storage and transportation. This work also deals with reviews on the different liquefaction technologies applicable in the manufacture of liquid hydrogen based on efficiency.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"3 ","pages":"Article 100022"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142087595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}