{"title":"Cover Picture: ChemBioEng Reviews 3/2025","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/cben.70014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.70014","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Algae for biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels. Copyright: toa555@AdobeStock\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"12 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cben.70014","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144273397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cover Picture: ChemBioEng Reviews 2/2025","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/cben.70008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.70008","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Algae for biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels. Copyright: toa555@AdobeStock\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"12 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cben.70008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143865959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Salha Alharthi, Sarah Alharthi, Mohamed Madani, Huda Alkhaldi, Nadiah Aldaleeli, Albandari Almarri, Fatmah Alnass, Dalal Alzahrani, Safwat A. Mahmoud, Md Azizul Haque, Mohamed S. Attia, Ahmed Siddiq, S. S. Aly, Mohamed Mohamady Ghobashy
{"title":"Advances and Challenges in Fluorescence-Based Biosensors for Biological and Chemical Detection","authors":"Salha Alharthi, Sarah Alharthi, Mohamed Madani, Huda Alkhaldi, Nadiah Aldaleeli, Albandari Almarri, Fatmah Alnass, Dalal Alzahrani, Safwat A. Mahmoud, Md Azizul Haque, Mohamed S. Attia, Ahmed Siddiq, S. S. Aly, Mohamed Mohamady Ghobashy","doi":"10.1002/cben.70006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.70006","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Fluorescence-based biosensors have become highly effective analytical instruments, revolutionizing the landscape of biological and chemical detection across diverse fields. These devices harness the unique properties of fluorescence to detect and quantify a wide array of analytes with remarkable sensitivity and specificity. By integrating biological recognition elements with advanced optical technologies, fluorescence-based biosensors provide high sensitivity, rapid detection, and real-time monitoring capabilities for diagnostic applications. This review discusses the fundamental principles of fluorescence biosensing, its key advantages, and the various types. The applications of these sensors span fields such as medicine, monitoring of the environment, food safety, biosecurity, and agriculture. Although fluorescence biosensors offer numerous benefits, the review also addresses the ongoing challenges and limitations researchers are working to overcome, such as photobleaching, background autofluorescence, and limited tissue penetration depth. The review emphasizes the critical design considerations and the continuous advancements in developing these innovative analytical tools, which are poised to transform the future of biological and chemical detection.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"12 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144273091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bioactives From Brown Algae: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Anticancer, and Antimicrobial Potential","authors":"Irvin Fonseca-Barahona, Kaveh Shahbaz, Saeid Baroutian","doi":"10.1002/cben.70007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.70007","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Brown algae have gained significant attention due to their abundance of bioactive compounds with promising bioactivities. This review comprehensively examines the primary bioactive compounds found in brown algae, including fucoidan, laminarin, alginates, phlorotannins, phenolic acids, flavonoids, fucoxanthin, fatty acids, fucosterol, and various vitamins and minerals. The bioactivities of these compounds are explored, focusing on their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial properties. By analyzing studies conducted between 2014 and 2024, this review provides a current and comprehensive understanding of these compounds’ effects and potential health benefits. Additionally, it discusses their present and future applications in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and functional foods, highlighting their market potential. This review also addresses key challenges such as regulatory compliance and chemical composition variability. Additionally, future perspectives are presented to guide upcoming research and development efforts to overcome these challenges and fully exploit these marine resources.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"12 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cben.70007","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144273092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advancements in Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites for Dynamic Heavy Metal Adsorption: A Review","authors":"Karim Dânoun, Salah Eddine Marrane, Soumia Aboulhrouz, Younes Essamlali, Ghizlane Achagri, Mohamed Zahouily","doi":"10.1002/cben.70002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.70002","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In recent years, significant progress has been made in the development of integrated hydroxyapatite-based materials for fixed bed continuous flow column adsorption processes in industrial wastewater treatment, particularly for the removal of heavy metals. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in this specialized application, focusing on the principles, materials, operating parameters, and performance evaluation criteria specific to the removal of heavy metals from industrial wastewater. The advantages and challenges associated with hydroxyapatite-based adsorption processes for heavy metal removal are discussed, as well as possible future research directions, with particular emphasis on the environmentally friendly and cost-effective aspects. By presenting a synthesis of the current state of the art technologies and methodologies for heavy metals removal from industrial wastewater, this review contributes to the development of sustainable and cost-effective strategies for the management of industrial wastewater pollution.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"12 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144273418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Immobilization of Nitrilase: Driving Efficiency and Sustainability in Pharmaceutical Synthesis","authors":"Rahul Vikram Singh","doi":"10.1002/cben.70003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.70003","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Enzyme immobilization has propelled the pharmaceutical sector forward by playing a critical role in chemical synthesis; therefore, biocatalyst reuse in pharmaceutical industries has received significant attention due to its eco-friendly nature and potential for streamlining future utilization. In particular, nitrilases have emerged as potential biocatalysts in synthesizing pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Enzyme immobilization has created a platform for nitrilase that significantly improved its thermal stability and reusability, increasing its commercial value in the pharmaceutical industry. The current article provides a comprehensive analysis of recent advances in the immobilization of nitrilases in continuous flow systems, focusing on how this approach contributes to the efficiency and sustainability of the pharmaceutical industry. The exploitation of advantages of immobilization, such as improved stability, reusability, and ease of isolation, along with nitrilase biocatalysts, has proven to be an invaluable tool in the pursuit of more environment-friendly and efficient pharmaceutical synthesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"12 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143865914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Process Intensification Strategies for the Production of Biodiesel—A Review","authors":"Sravanthi Veluturla, Saranya Ravi","doi":"10.1002/cben.70004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.70004","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The need of process intensification (PI) strategies for biodiesel production focuses on enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability of the process. The PI-transformative approach to biodiesel production aligns with green chemistry principles and promotes higher yields and cost-effectiveness. The production of biodiesel from second-generation feedstocks, with an emphasis on selectivity, yield, and efficiency, is extensively discussed in this abstract. This comprehensive review methodically describes the various classes of PI technologies, including microwave, ultrasonic, reactive distillation, and microreactors for biodiesel production. It also describes about the recent advancements in PI technologies, emphasizing strategies for improving efficiency and sustainability. The review also highlights the challenges possessed by these technologies. The present review supports in the selection of a more ecologically friendly intensification technology for the good-yield synthesis of biodiesel, facilitating process scaling up.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"12 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144273419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Taiba Kouser, Farahah Nur, Abdulrahman Aliyu, Faizah Altaf, Hina Zulfiqar, Luai M. Alhems
{"title":"Applications of Epoxy Resins as a Coating Technology in Fluid Systems","authors":"Taiba Kouser, Farahah Nur, Abdulrahman Aliyu, Faizah Altaf, Hina Zulfiqar, Luai M. Alhems","doi":"10.1002/cben.70000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.70000","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article highlights the epoxy resin (ER) coatings as versatile solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and durability across various industries. These coatings protect surfaces like metals, concrete, and composites by forming tough, impermeable barriers. In infrastructure, these coatings safeguard pipelines, tanks, and bridges against corrosion and environmental wear, whereas in the marine industry, these prevent water ingress and ensure structural stability. Aerospace and automotive sectors utilize epoxy (EP) coatings for drag reduction, enhancing fuel efficiency, and minimizing surface friction. Self-healing ERs further enhance durability and reduce maintenance needs, enabling sustainable material applications. Overall, 93% of self-healing efficiency of ERs is recorded. Recent innovations include eco-friendly resins derived from renewable resources, which lower environmental impact without compromising performance. Solvent-free EP coatings also address safety and ecological by eliminating volatile organic compounds. Key factors like pot life and curing life are critical for optimal application and performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"12 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143865913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}