Daniel Nimusiima, Irene Nalumansi, Paul Mukasa, Denis Byamugisha, Emmanuel Ntambi
{"title":"Optimization and Thermodynamic Studies of Lead (II) and Cadmium (II) Ions Removal from Water Using <i>Musa acuminate</i> Pseudo-Stem Biochar","authors":"Daniel Nimusiima, Irene Nalumansi, Paul Mukasa, Denis Byamugisha, Emmanuel Ntambi","doi":"10.4236/gsc.2023.134014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/gsc.2023.134014","url":null,"abstract":"We recently found out that water from the Ugandan stretch of the Kagera transboundary river (East Africa) is contaminated with lead (Pb2+) and cadmium (Cd2+) ions at levels that are above permissible limits in drinking water. Because lignocellulosic biomass-based adsorbents have been explored for the remediation of metal ions from water, this study investigated the potential of Musa acuminata pseudo-stem (MAPS) biochar for the remediation of Pb2+ and Cd2+ ions from water. Batch adsorption experiments were performed to optimize the adsorption conditions while the isotherms were analyzed using Freundlich and Langmuir models. Results showed that the maximum adsorption capacity at equilibrium was 769.23 mg/g and 588.23 mg/g for Pb2+ and Cd2+ ions, respectively. Langmuir isotherm model provided the best fit for the data, and it was favorable since all r2 values (Cd2+ = 0.9726 and Pb2+ = 0.9592) were close to unity. Gibb’s free energy change was found to be negative for both metals, implying the feasibility of the adsorption process. Correspondingly, the enthalpy change was positive for both metal ions which revealed that the adsorption process was endothermic and it occurred randomly at the solid-liquid interface. These results suggested that biochar from MAPs could be utilized for the removal of Pb2+ and Cd2+ from polluted water in the Kagera transboundary river to make it suitable for domestic use. Further studies should consider chemical modification of the biochar as well as characterization to examine the chemical nature of the biochar.","PeriodicalId":12770,"journal":{"name":"Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"304 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134978457","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}
Samiran Bhattacharjee, M. Matin, H. Simol, Anowar Hosen
{"title":"Environmentally Friendly Room Temperature Synthesis of 1-Tetralone over Layered Double Hydroxide-Hosted Sulphonato-Salen-Nickel(II) Complex","authors":"Samiran Bhattacharjee, M. Matin, H. Simol, Anowar Hosen","doi":"10.4236/gsc.2023.131002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/gsc.2023.131002","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12770,"journal":{"name":"Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75564297","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}
Sophie C. Thorp, Sebastian T. Chisari, Rem Quintin V. David, Abby Gjata, Abigail L. Good, Erick Lopez, R. Mohan
{"title":"Bismuth (III) Triflate Catalyzed Multicomponent Synthesis of 2,4,5-Trisubstituted Imidazoles","authors":"Sophie C. Thorp, Sebastian T. Chisari, Rem Quintin V. David, Abby Gjata, Abigail L. Good, Erick Lopez, R. Mohan","doi":"10.4236/gsc.2023.133011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/gsc.2023.133011","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12770,"journal":{"name":"Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85222288","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}
T. Mineno, Daiki Takano, Saika Komiya, Azusa Sato, Hisao Kansui
{"title":"Oxone-Mediated Preparation of Ester Derivatives Using Indium(III) Triflate and Various Alcohols","authors":"T. Mineno, Daiki Takano, Saika Komiya, Azusa Sato, Hisao Kansui","doi":"10.4236/gsc.2022.121001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/gsc.2022.121001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12770,"journal":{"name":"Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88703740","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 Bio-Glycerol from Cameroon Palm Kernel Seed Oil","authors":"M. Alang, N. Kor, P. Ndifon","doi":"10.4236/gsc.2022.122003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/gsc.2022.122003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12770,"journal":{"name":"Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76437579","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}
Ravindra V. Gadhave, C. R. Gadhave, Pritam V. Dhawale
{"title":"Plastic-Free Bioactive Paper Coatings, Way to Next-Generation Sustainable Paper Packaging Application: A Review","authors":"Ravindra V. Gadhave, C. R. Gadhave, Pritam V. Dhawale","doi":"10.4236/gsc.2022.122002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/gsc.2022.122002","url":null,"abstract":"Hydrocarbon-derived polymers have been utilized in various packaging applications, such as pouches, films, foamed containers, rigid containers, and multiple components for medical, food, and other uses. However, mounting environmental considerations increased knowledge of the harmful consequences of greenhouse gas emissions, landfills, and disposal difficulties. Rising oil prices are forcing researchers and businesses to produce environmentally friendly packaging. These new sustainability requirements are particularly suited to biomass-based products, instead of petroleum sources; sourced from biomass entities. More functional and performance-oriented packaging is necessary despite the widespread usage of bio-based materials like paper. As a result, the transition to eco-friendly packaging will necessitate the improvement of existing bio-derived packaging and the development of new bio-derived materials like biopolymer paper coatings. The goal of this brief study was to give a synopsis of the present status of bio-derived packaging and an insight into ongoing and prospective developments in sustainable nextgeneration paper coatings for the packaging industry.","PeriodicalId":12770,"journal":{"name":"Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90678792","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}
K. Semhi, Hafidh Al-Mahrouqi, S. Chaudhuri, A. Al-Nadabi, S. Bani
{"title":"Environmental Impact of Magnetized Water: Evidence from Heavy Metals in the System Soil-Plant","authors":"K. Semhi, Hafidh Al-Mahrouqi, S. Chaudhuri, A. Al-Nadabi, S. Bani","doi":"10.4236/gsc.2022.124010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/gsc.2022.124010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12770,"journal":{"name":"Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81832253","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}
Guy Crépin Enoua, A. Nakavoua, V. N’goka, Tony Wheellyam Pouambeka, Prince Maho Diafouana Mahoungou, Narcisse Nicaise Obaya, A. Vouidibio, H. Makomo, R. P. Ongoka
{"title":"Valorization of <i>Cucurbita pepo</i> Seed Oil in Soap Production","authors":"Guy Crépin Enoua, A. Nakavoua, V. N’goka, Tony Wheellyam Pouambeka, Prince Maho Diafouana Mahoungou, Narcisse Nicaise Obaya, A. Vouidibio, H. Makomo, R. P. Ongoka","doi":"10.4236/gsc.2022.124009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4236/gsc.2022.124009","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12770,"journal":{"name":"Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"69 5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77182583","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}