R. Kamalesh, A. Saravanan, Y.P. Ragini, A.S. Vickram
{"title":"Exploring the prospective application of banana peels (Musa paradisiaca Linn) and rice bran for creating sustainable, eco-friendly wrapping paper","authors":"R. Kamalesh, A. Saravanan, Y.P. Ragini, A.S. Vickram","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100085","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100085","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Agriculture is the greatest sector of the Indian economy. India generates approximately 350 million tons of agricultural waste annually, much of which is underutilized despite possessing valuable nutritional and functional properties. This study investigates the potential of converting agricultural residues, specifically banana peel, rice bran, and cinnamon oil, into biodegradable wrapping paper. Three formulations (F<sub>1</sub>, F<sub>2</sub>, F<sub>3</sub>) were developed by optimizing component concentrations and evaluated through proximate composition, physicochemical properties, sensory analysis, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity, and biodegradability. Among the formulations, F<sub>3</sub> demonstrated superior performance, with the highest protein content (4.45 %), tensile strength (1232 kg/m²), and elongation (91 %). Sensory evaluation indicated higher consumer acceptability for F<sub>3</sub>. Antioxidant activity was highest in F<sub>3</sub>, with a 75 % DPPH (2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) inhibition, and antimicrobial tests showed inhibition zones of 15 mm and 13 mm against <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> and <em>Escherichia coli</em>, respectively. The wrapping sheet produced exhibited 47 % weight loss by day 15, indicating high biodegradability. The degradation rate was influenced by microbial activity, composition, and sheet thickness. The statistical analysis (one-way ANOVA, Tukey’s test, P ≤ 0.1) confirmed significant differences among formulations, with F<sub>3</sub> consistently outperforming others in mechanical strength, water interaction, and nutrient content. These results highlight the viability of using banana peel and rice bran in eco-friendly wrapping materials suitable for food packaging applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100085"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144634483","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}
Soghra Nashath Omer , Panchamoorthy Saravanan , R. Rajeshkannan , S. Venkatkumar
{"title":"A comprehensive review on nanotechnology and wastewater treatment: a synergistic approach to pollution control","authors":"Soghra Nashath Omer , Panchamoorthy Saravanan , R. Rajeshkannan , S. Venkatkumar","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100082","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100082","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Green synthesis of nanoparticles is regarded as a safer and more sustainable alternative to conventional physical, chemical, and microbial methods, owing to its cost-effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and operational simplicity. One major worldwide issue is the growing scarcity of clean water, which calls for creative and long-lasting treatment methods. Because of the special qualities of nanoparticles, such as their large surface area, increased reactivity, and catalytic potential, nanotechnology has become a promising strategy. An economical and ecologically favorable substitute for traditional treatment techniques is the green production of nanoparticles. This study emphasizes the function of carbon nanotubes, metal oxides, and zero-valent metal nanoparticles in wastewater treatment. They have proven to be useful in eliminating organic pollutants, microbiological contaminants, and heavy metals through their use in pollutant degradation, adsorption, and catalysis. Metal oxides are effective photocatalysts, and zero-valent metals are very reactive in lowering harmful contaminants. By use of oxidation and adsorption processes, carbon-based nanomaterials improve the removal of pollutants. Their large-scale use is hampered by issues including toxicity, environmental persistence, and high production costs, despite their benefits. Optimizing nanoparticles production for increased stability, effectiveness, and environmental friendliness requires more study. For their safe and sustainable use, it is essential to look at possible hazards and their long-term effects on the ecosystem. Furthermore, developments in nanocomposites and green nanotechnology have the potential to provide next-generation water treatment systems. Concerns about water shortage throughout the world may be addressed by combining nanomaterials with traditional treatment techniques to improve water purification effectiveness.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100082"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144632421","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}
S. Karishma, V.C. Deivayanai, P. Thamarai, A. Saravanan, A.S. Vickram, Y.P. Ragini
{"title":"Mechanistic insights and ANN modeling of eriochrome black and basic orange dye adsorption using surface activated algal-manila tamarind seed biomass","authors":"S. Karishma, V.C. Deivayanai, P. Thamarai, A. Saravanan, A.S. Vickram, Y.P. Ragini","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100084","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100084","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Acid activation for adsorbent modification aims at enhancing the surface characteristics and adsorption nature. Artificial Neural Network (ANN) enables the prediction and precise modeling of adsorption processes for enhanced pollutant removal through optimization. The current research explores the mechanistic insights and ANN modeling for eriochrome black (EB) and basic orange (BO) dye adsorption using acid activated algal-manila tamarind seed biomass. Characterization analysis of Brunauer-Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) analysis confirmed the adequate surface properties and elements for the dye remediation. BET and XPS analysis revealed the porous diameter to be 2.868 nm with carbon composition of 79.28 %. Batch adsorptive analysis revealed the optimal parameters for dye adsorption to be 1.25 g/L dose, 40 min process time, pH of 5 and 8 for eriochrome black and basic orange dye. Sips model proved to be the best fitting isotherm with maximum adsorption of 253.6 mg/g of eriochrome black and 282.4 mg/g basic orange dye adsorption was observed. ANN Back propagation algorithm with Levenberg-Marquandt (LM) algorithm was observed to be optimal for the ANN model development. The mathematical predictive modeling of adsorption using artificial neural network revealed the correlation coefficient to be 0.9974 for BO dye and 0.9902 for EB dye adsorption using acid activated mixed biomass. The acid activated algal-plant seed biomass can be reused up to 7 consecutive adsorption cycles.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100084"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144632577","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":"Harnessing magnetic nanoparticles for cleaner water: A green technology perspective","authors":"Sangeeta Bhogal , Ravinder Sharma","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100083","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100083","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) and their composites have emerged as promising materials for wastewater treatment, with applications ranging from heavy metal adsorption to organic pollutant degradation and pathogen removal. The rapid expansion of industrial processes has intensified the need for efficient wastewater treatment solutions. This review highlights the unique properties that make MNPs suitable for water purification, including their magnetic recovery, high surface coverage and customizable surface functionalities. The paper also reviews recent advancements in MNP composite materials that enhance pollutant abstraction efficiency. Current challenges, such as environmental impact and production costs, are discussed along with potential future directions for research to promote sustainable wastewater treatment solutions. This paper explores the mechanisms, applications, and varieties of magnetic nanoparticles employed in wastewater treatment highlighting the current challenges and future perspectives. By examining recent innovations such as functionalized MNPs and bio-char composites, we underscore the potential for MNPs to contribute to sustainable water management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100083"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144570494","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":"Synthesis and Characterization of MnFe2O4 and Clay/MnFe2O4 using neem leaves for photodegradation and radical scavenging studies","authors":"H. Madhu, S. Rajendra prasad","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100081","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100081","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents the green synthesis of MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> and Clay/MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> composites using neem leaf extract via a reflux method. Comprehensive characterization of the materials was performed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), energy-dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), and UV-Vis’s spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity was assessed for Methyl Violet (MV) dye degradation under UV light, achieving an impressive 98.54 % efficiency with the Clay/MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> composite at an initial dye concentration of 10 ppm within 90 min, following first-order kinetics, with a calculated half-life of 15.33 min. Additional studies on catalyst recyclability, total organic carbon (TOC) reduction, scavenger effects, and pH influence confirmed the composite’s efficiency and durability. Antioxidant activity was evaluated using the DPPH assay, where Clay/MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> exhibited a high scavenging efficiency of 81.4 % and an IC₅₀ value of 253.644 µg/mL, outperforming the individual components. These findings underline the potential of Clay/MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> composites for environmental remediation and antioxidant applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100081"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144588550","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":"Assessment of surface water pollution carrying capacity and management strategies in Lam Dong Province, Vietnam","authors":"Thang Le Viet , Dung Ho Minh","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100078","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100078","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Surface water quality management is essential for the protection of water resources in Lam Dong province, particularly in the context of rapid urbanization and socio-economic development. This study evaluates the current status of surface water quality, identifies major pollution sources, and integrates monitoring data with predictive simulations to estimate pollutant loads from various sectors as well as the pollution carrying capacity of rivers and lakes in the region. Results indicate a declining trend in surface water quality between 2019 and 2023, primarily attributed to discharges from agricultural, livestock, domestic, industrial, aquaculture, and service-related activities. Forecasts for 2026 and 2030 suggest that the carrying capacity of many major rivers will continue to decrease, while most irrigation reservoirs are likely to retain the ability to receive pollutant loads. Based on these findings, the study proposes a set of management measures focused on improving institutional coordination, strengthening public awareness, and enhancing technical solutions to protect and improve water quality. These recommendations aim to support sustainable water resource management and environmental protection in Lam Dong province.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100078"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144687098","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":"Machine learning for fault detection in refrigeration systems using difluoromethane refrigerant","authors":"Tue Duy Nguyen , Ha Manh Bui","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100077","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100077","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Refrigeration systems are vital to residential and industrial cooling applications; however, faults such as refrigerant leakage and air filter clogging can severely compromise energy efficiency and reduce equipment lifespan. This study explores the potential of four machine learning (ML) models—Naïve Bayes, Generalized Linear Model (GLM), Decision Tree and Random Forest—for detecting two prevalent fault types in systems using difluoromethane (R32) as the working fluid. A synthetic dataset comprising 1998 samples was developed in Python, simulating normal operation alongside refrigerant leakage and filter clogging scenarios, based on the technical characteristics of R32 air-conditioning systems. Feature engineering and statistical visualization techniques were employed to enhance classification accuracy. All models demonstrated high predictive performance (accuracy >96 %), with Naïve Bayes achieving 100 % accuracy, indicating potential overfitting. Decision Tree and Random Forest models maintained strong generalization capabilities, with accuracies of 97.9 % and 97.4 %, respectively, suggesting practical applicability in real-time fault diagnosis. The proposed approach enables early detection of operational issues, thereby reducing energy losses and extending system service life. This research aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), by fostering intelligent and sustainable solutions for residential cooling technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100077"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144535015","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}
Babatunde Oji , Sunday G. Borisade , Seun S. Owoeye
{"title":"Effects of acid concentration on the synthesis of alumina nanoparticles from waste aluminum shavings using chemical precipitation technique","authors":"Babatunde Oji , Sunday G. Borisade , Seun S. Owoeye","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100079","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100079","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent times, efforts have been tailored towards sustainable practices and environmental preservation through recycling and use of waste materials. In this regards, this study explores the possibility of synthesizing alumina nanoparticles from waste aluminum shavings (Alsc) using chemical precipitation method. Waste Alsc were initially obtained from aluminum profiles machining workshops dump. Appropriate amount of Alsc powder was reacted with varying concentrations of 3, 4, 5 and 6 M hydrochloric acid (HCl), respectively at 120 °C for 2 h to obtained AlCl<sub>3</sub> solution. Alumina nanoparticles (AlNPs) were precipitated following the addition of 4 M NaOH to each AlCl<sub>3</sub> filtrate obtained. The precipitated AlNPs were aged for 24 h followed by drying, then calcined at 600 °C to obtain pure alumina (Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) powder. The AlNPs were then characterized for their phase, morphology, functional group, particle size, and alumina yield. The results showed the synthetized AlNPs are highly amorphous alumina (γ-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) while the morphology showed particle agglomeration increase with increased HCl concentration. TEM showed the particle size ranged within 7.22–14.40 nm, 5.53–5.54 nm, 15.20–17.30 nm, and 15.20–17.30 nm for 3, 4, 5 and 6 M HCl respectively. The quantitative analysis showed alumina purity increase at increasing acid concentration with value ranged from 76.9, 84.5, 85.2, and 88.7 wt% for 3, 4, 5 and 6 M HCl, respectively, while trace amounts of other constituents are noticeable. This research highlights the potential of converting aluminum waste into high-value materials for sustainable applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100079"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144563214","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":"Biomimetic synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles by Sphingomonas sp. and their cytotoxicity assessment on Allium cepa root tips","authors":"Karpaga Valli Arumugam, S.Venkat Kumar","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100076","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100076","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The current research identifies the bacterial synthesis of titanium oxide nanoparticles from <em>Sphingomonas</em> sp. towards cytotoxicity of <em>Allium cepa</em> root tips and its biological activity. Green synthesized TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles are eco-friendly as they don’t release any harmful chemicals into the environment and are less cost when compared to chemically synthesized nanoparticles. The biomimetic TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles are used in a friendly manner in Bioremediation, Cosmetics, Painting, Electricals and Medicine, etc,. The <em>Sphingomonas</em> sp. Synthesised TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles proved the characterization study of UV visible spectrophotometry at 348 nm and with the exhibiting band gap energy of 3.1 eV. The Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has the strong peak of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles at 1141 cm<sup>−1</sup>, and XRD has a grain size of 37.55 nm. The shape of SEM image confirms that it was a TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles, which was in spherical shape whereas the TEM image was identified as a cubic image. In this research we also evaluated the antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory, biofilm inhibition and in antimicrobial activity <em>Pseudomonas Sp</em>. shows the maximum resistant of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles synthesized from <em>Sphingomonas</em> sp. The cytotoxicity of <em>Allium cepa</em> root tips treated with TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles exhibited less toxicity, but there were slight changes in chromosomes which enhanced the plant growth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100076"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144490713","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}
Pavithra Swaminaathan, V.C. Deivayanai, A. Saravanan, A.S. Vickram
{"title":"Nano-valent materials for environmental remediation: Mechanisms, applications, and future challenges","authors":"Pavithra Swaminaathan, V.C. Deivayanai, A. Saravanan, A.S. Vickram","doi":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100074","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100074","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nano-valent materials—encompassing carbon-based nanomaterials, nano-sized metal oxides, and zero-valent iron (ZVI) nanoparticles—are emerging as groundbreaking agents in environmental remediation. Their high surface area and reactivity enable efficient removal of industrial pollutants, pesticides, and pharmaceutical residues through adsorption, redox reactions, and catalytic degradation. This paper highlights the innovative role of nano-valent technology in tackling complex environmental issues more effectively than conventional methods, offering improved biodegradation, lower toxicity, and sustainable outcomes. However, challenges such as nanoparticle aggregation, toxicity, and regulatory hurdles underscore the need for better material stabilization and safe deployment strategies. The integration of nano-valent materials with biological or electrochemical methods presents a novel pathway for enhancing their efficacy. Economically, their scalability and cost-efficiency make them a promising option for wastewater and pollution treatment. Continued research into functionalization and manufacturing processes will be crucial to unlocking their full potential and advancing global environmental sustainability. Hence, this review highlights the revolutionary potential of nano-valent materials to mitigate pollution and their significance to both ecological stability and economic growth.</div></div><div><h3>Clinical trial number</h3><div>Not applicable.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101197,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Chemistry One World","volume":"7 ","pages":"Article 100074"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144471698","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}