Manh Tuan Truong , Gia Cuong Nguyen , Van Giang Le , Xuan Thanh Bui , The Anh Luu
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Selective recovery of iron and aluminum from red mud wastewater using fluidized bed homogeneous crystallization”[Sustain. Chem. One World 7 (2025) 100087]","authors":"Manh Tuan Truong , Gia Cuong Nguyen , Van Giang Le , Xuan Thanh Bui , The Anh Luu","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100093","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100093","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100093"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145019074","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":"Extraction and employment of lignin from waste biomass","authors":"Chetanya Jain , Nitin Verma , Vivek Kumar","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100108","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100108","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lignin is a natural material that is responsible for structural strength in plants and even binds cellulose and hemicellulose. It is most abundant raw material present on the earth as a natural & vital waste product so that it can be used as a material to make adhesives and composites that can be potently used in several industries. In this investigation we have isolated the lignin from wood dust by lignin extraction process, where pretreatment of sample was done by 2.5 % (w/v) sodium hydroxide and black liquor was formed. Further lignin was extracted by the treatment with different percentage of sulphuric acid (v/v). 20 % (v/v) sulphuric acid treatment was found quite effective for lignin extraction as compared to others. These separate batches of lignin were further utilized to form different adhesives as well as composites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100108"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144921555","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}
Anass Senhaji , Youssef Miyah , Mohammed Benjelloun , Noureddine El Messaoudi , Ibtissam Bouabadi , Fatima Zahra Radi , Mohamed El Feniche , Jordana Georgin , Yuhoon Hwang
{"title":"Review of artisanal pollution from traditional tanneries: Historical insights, environmental impacts, and sustainable nanocomposite treatment approaches","authors":"Anass Senhaji , Youssef Miyah , Mohammed Benjelloun , Noureddine El Messaoudi , Ibtissam Bouabadi , Fatima Zahra Radi , Mohamed El Feniche , Jordana Georgin , Yuhoon Hwang","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100105","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100105","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Artisanal pollution generates harmful chemical and biological discharges into the environment, and is a major source of water contamination due to toxic chromium and tannins. This review explores the issue of artisanal pollution associated with traditional tanneries, examining its historical origins, health and socio-economic environmental impacts, and modern approaches to sustainable management. Although culturally significant and economically essential in many parts of the world, artisanal tanneries generate waste containing heavy metals and organic chemicals. This manuscript emphasizes traditional tanning practices, their historical legacy, and persistence in local economies. It assesses remediation solutions, with a particular focus on treatments using nanocomposites, which offer a promising alternative thanks to their efficacy, versatility, and durability. In addition, the economic impacts of artisanal pollution are examined on different continents, including its effects on local industries and employment. The document addresses quality and environmental control, focusing on certification standards for artisanal practices. It also proposes initiatives in favor of sustainable development and ways of integrating sustainability into craft practices. These strategic programs aim to strengthen craft activities by reducing environmental and health impacts while supporting local economic development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144902344","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":"Valorization of seasonal waste Ficus rumphii leaves for green synthesis of mono and bimetallic nanoparticles: Characterization and their biological applications","authors":"Palak Kansal , Abha Shukla , Rishi Kumar Shukla","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100104","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100104","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanotechnology has emerged as a rapidly advancing field with transformative potential across various applications. The valorization of seasonally shed <em>Ficus rumphii</em> leaves, an abundant and underutilized biomass waste, was explored as a sustainable resource for the green synthesis of biologically active nanoparticles. Zinc (Zn), copper (Cu) mono-metallic and Zn-Cu bimetallic nanoparticles were synthesized using leaves extract of <em>Ficus rumphii</em>, which acted as both a reducing and stabilizing agent. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy, XRD, FESEM and EDX. Morphological analysis revealed rod shaped (Zn), irregular shaped (Cu) and mixed (Zn-Cu) structures, with crystallite sizes of 34.97 nm (Zn), 63.68 nm (Cu) and 29.22 nm (Zn–Cu). The bimetallic nanoparticles demonstrated superior biological efficacy, displaying DPPH scavenging IC₅₀ of 268.68 ± 0.23 µg/mL, α-amylase inhibition IC₅₀ of 376.71 ± 0.12 µg/mL and BSLA assay IC₅₀ of 61.43 ± 0.11 µg/mL, compared to their monometallic ones. Anti-microbial screening further showed a maximum inhibition zone of 10.21 ± 0.6 mm against <em>P. aeruginosa</em>. This study underscores the potential of waste biomass valorization through the green synthesis of metal nanoparticles using seasonal <em>Ficus rumphii</em> leaves, providing a sustainable pathway for producing environmentally friendly and biologically potent nanomaterials with promising applications in healthcare and biotechnology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100104"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144911967","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}
Nooralhuda N. Ahmed , Hiba A. Abdulkareem , Saba A. Gheni , Idres M. Khder , Mudheher M. Ali , Farah T. Al-Sudani , Marwan I. Hamd , Ataallah K. Tahah
{"title":"A comprehensive review on the sustainable valorisation of animal waste into heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production","authors":"Nooralhuda N. Ahmed , Hiba A. Abdulkareem , Saba A. Gheni , Idres M. Khder , Mudheher M. Ali , Farah T. Al-Sudani , Marwan I. Hamd , Ataallah K. Tahah","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100102","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100102","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The growing demand for sustainable energy alternatives has accelerated the search for cost-effective and environmentally benign catalysts in biodiesel production. This review provides a comprehensive evaluation of animal waste—including bones, shells, fats, and other organic residues—as a promising resource for developing heterogeneous catalysts used in esterification and transesterification reactions. It explores various preparation methods such as calcination, hydrothermal treatment, and acid/base modifications, with a focus on their influence on catalyst surface properties, thermal stability, and catalytic activity. In contrast to conventional catalysts, animal-waste-derived materials demonstrate high performance with feedstocks rich in free fatty acids, achieving biodiesel yields exceeding 90 % while offering strong reusability and reduced environmental burden, in other words, the sentence demonstrates that high biodiesel yields are achieved without compromising catalyst reuse or reducing the environmental impact of the process, illustrating how both can occur at the same time. A distinguishing aspect of this review is the integration of performance comparisons with traditional and nanostructured catalysts, as well as discussions on the alignment of these catalysts with circular economy strategies. The potential role of artificial intelligence in optimizing catalyst design, reaction conditions, and real-time process control is also examined. This review provides a comprehensive assessment of the use of animal waste as heterogenous catalysts for biodiesel production. It focuses on the environmental and economic benefits associated with the use of these sustainable catalysts and waste reduction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144889728","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}
Hanan H. Ahmed , Marwa H. Altamer , Duaa H. Altamer , Abdelrahman B. Fadhil
{"title":"Response surface methodology for optimizing pollutants elimination from wastewater using activated biochar derived from mixed biowastes","authors":"Hanan H. Ahmed , Marwa H. Altamer , Duaa H. Altamer , Abdelrahman B. Fadhil","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100099","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100099","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The present study explores the co-carbonization of mixed date palm pits (DPPs) with chicken bones (CBs) in a fixed-bed reactor. The resulting biochar (BC) was successfully converted into activated biochar (ABC) using ZnCl<sub>2</sub> as an activator. The optimal ABC was produced using a 2:1 ZnCl<sub>2</sub>:BC impregnation ratio at 500 °C for 60 min and 10 °C/min heating rate. The BET-specific surface area for this ABC was 531 m<sup>2</sup>/g, while its average pore diameter was 2.649 nm, signifying its mesoporous structure. The adsorption performance of chromium ion Cr (VI) and methylene blue (MB) from wastewater was examined using Box-Behnken Design (BBD) to obtain the optimal preparation conditions. The outcomes disclosed that under the ideal experimental settings (0.25 g of ABC for 180 min at 30 °C), the highest adsorptive removal of 100 mg/L Cr (VI) solution was 86.89 %. In comparison, the highest adsorptive removal of 200 mg.L<sup>−1</sup> MB solution was 99.75 % utilizing 0.25 g of ABC for 30 min at 30 °C. The Frundlich isotherm model was determined to be a suitable fit for the experimental data. The kinetics investigation found that a pseudo-2nd-order model best suited the data, indicating chemisorption. In conclusion, mixed DPPs+CBs can be adopted as a potential and effective precursor for producing ABC with a sustainable and adsorptive material.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100099"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144864268","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}
Olakunle O. Joseph , Joshua O. Atiba , Olufunmilayo O. Joseph
{"title":"Upcycling eggshell waste for enhanced multifunctional performance of AA7075 alloy","authors":"Olakunle O. Joseph , Joshua O. Atiba , Olufunmilayo O. Joseph","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100101","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100101","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the potential for using eggshell waste as a green reinforcing material to enhance the mechanical and electrochemical properties of AA7075 aluminum alloy. Eggshell particulate was incorporated in the alloy with various weight fractions (1.5–10 %) by the stir casting technique. The composites formed were then tested for tensile, compressive, impact, hardness, and electrochemical tests to determine their performance. Tensile strength was improved by a maximum of 15.52 % at 10 % reinforcement with eggshells, but compressive strength was maximum at 7 % reinforcement and was improved by 15.26 %. Impact resistance improved marginally at 7 % reinforcement but decreased at higher percentages due to agglomeration of particles. The hardness values improved significantly to the maximum level at 5 % reinforcement. Electrochemical tests performed in acidic (1 M HCl) and alkaline (3.65 % NaCl) environments revealed greater corrosion resistance with the lowest rate of corrosion observed in the sample having 10 % reinforcement. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) further confirmed homogeneous particle distribution and better interfacial bonding. The current investigation confirms that eggshell-reinforced AA7075 composites are a green alternative to industrial use, combining better mechanical properties and environmental sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100101"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144864270","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":"Deciphering properties of Dryopteris marginalis as green corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in HCl: Electrochemical, gas chromatography and DFT studies","authors":"Msenhemba Moses Mchihi , Nnenna Winifred Odozi , Akachi Blessing Odimuko","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100103","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100103","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper discusses the inhibitory influence of <em>Dryopteris marginalis</em> (DM) leaf extract on the deterioration of mild steel (M.S) in hydrochloric acid using electrochemical methods and computational studies. Analysis through Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry identified various compounds in DM. The corrosion current density significantly decreased from 1241 μAcm<sup>−2</sup> without DM to 474 μAcm<sup>−2</sup> upon the addition of 1000 ppm of DM. The change in corrosion potential following the introduction of DM was < 85 mV, signifying that DM demonstrates mixed-type inhibition characteristics. Furthermore, the presence of DM markedly enhanced the resistance to charge transfer, increasing from 3623 Ω cm<sup>2</sup> without DM to 8752 Ω cm<sup>2</sup> with the incorporation of 1000 ppm of DM. The extent of resistance to charge transfer was influenced by the dosage of DM. As the dose of DM improved, the efficiency of inhibition correspondingly enhanced. Results from DFT calculations indicated that the molecules present in the extract exhibit favorable electronic and adsorption characteristics typical of effective corrosion inhibitors, which aligns with findings from electrochemical investigations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144878297","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":"Industrial wastewater management in Western Rajasthan: Current practices, environmental impacts and sustainable solutions","authors":"Santosh Yadav , Sangeeta Parihar , Sandeep Yadav","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100100","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100100","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Industrial wastewater treatment in Western Rajasthan, an arid region struggling with water scarcity and growing pollution, is a critical challenge amid rapid industrial growth in cities like Jodhpur, Pali, Barmer and Jaisalmer. This review synthesizes the current state of wastewater management, focusing on key industries such as textiles, steel, chemicals and cement, which generate effluents rich in heavy metals, organic compounds and suspended solids. Local studies reveal severe contamination of rivers such as Jojari, Luni and Bandi, with heavy metal concentrations exceeding safe limits, posing high risks to ecosystems, agriculture and human health. This review assessed conventional treatment methods (e.g., sedimentation, activated sludge, chemical precipitation) and emerging technologies used in Western Rajasthan, including ZnO nanoparticle photocatalysis (98 % heavy metal removal), Cow dung-derived activated carbon (95 % pollutant degradation) and ultrasonic-assisted electrochemical treatment (97 % color removal). The review also incorporates case studies of local CETPs, highlighting operational performance, treatment gaps and region-specific challenges. These approaches are analyzed for efficacy, scalability and regional applicability, highlighting limitations such as high costs and infrastructure gaps. We propose sustainable, cost-effective strategies leveraging local resources and solar energy to enhance water reuse, mitigate environmental degradation and support industrial growth in this ecologically fragile region.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100100"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144864271","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":"Exploring Musa paradisiaca peduncle as catalyst for synthesis of hybrid oil biodiesel: A sustainable approach","authors":"Sujata Brahma , Bipul Das , Sanjay Basumatary","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100098","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100098","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The use of agricultural waste to generate cost-efficient and reusable catalysts can help mitigate concerns generated by its poor management. Such an approach contributes to developing a solid base catalyst that is both environmentally safe and economically viable for producing biodiesel at a lower cost. The current study investigates the efficacy of calcined <em>Musa paradisiaca</em> peduncle as a cost-effective and reusable heterogeneous catalyst for the transesterification of jatropha and neem hybrid oil. The catalyst was synthesized by calcining the burnt ash of <em>M. paradisiaca</em> peduncle at 550 ℃ for 2 h, which was then characterized via various spectroscopic methods. The catalyst showed high efficacy, with a BET surface area of 3.568 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>−1</sup>, and high K content (28.81 wt%) existing as oxides and carbonates. The optimal reaction conditions for the transesterification of an equal ratio of jatropha and neem oils are obtained as 12:1 of methanol-to-oil molar ratio (MOMR), 7 wt% of catalyst loading, and 65 ℃ of reaction temperature, yielding maximum biodiesel of 95.86 ± 0.14 % in a reaction time of 33 ± 0.71 min. The catalyst showed reusable capacity for up to 3 consecutive cycles and yield of 86.86 ± 1.56 % was obtained in the third cycle. The kinetic and thermodynamic investigation was also carried out, and the reaction followed pseudo-first-order kinetics, having ΔH<sup>Ө</sup> (enthalpy change) and ΔS<sup>Ө</sup> (entropy change) of 60.64 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup> K<sup>−1</sup> and −1.0035 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup> K<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. The activation energy (Ea) of the CMPP (calcined <em>M. paradisiaca</em> peduncle) catalyzed transesterification was 64.97 kJ mol<sup>−1</sup>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100098"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144864269","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}