{"title":"State of the Art of Methanol Reforming for Hydrogen Generation","authors":"Thirumalesh B. S., Dr. Ramesh Asapu","doi":"10.1002/cben.202300068","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cben.202300068","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Green hydrogen is the energy carrier set in the roadmap to achieve the net zero target. However, hydrogen as the future energy vector, either in compressed gaseous form or liquefied form, demands a complete overhaul of storage and transportation infrastructure at a global scale. Methanol is one of the commercially viable hydrogen carriers that can overcome the infrastructure challenges associated with the storage and transportation of hydrogen. As a sustainable hydrogen carrier, methanol must be reformed to hydrogen prior to the point of usage. This review begins with a detailed discussion on thermocatalytic methanol reforming, catalysts, operating conditions, and the associated challenges for both stationary and mobility applications. An in-depth analysis of the existing commercial methanol reformers available for on-board and onsite hydrogen generation is also presented. The current state of the research-level photo- and electroreforming as a possible alternative to thermocatalytic reforming is reviewed and concludes with the future prospects for methanol reforming.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 3","pages":"543-554"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140583097","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}
Aya ElGazar, Dr. Rana Sabouni, Prof. Mehdi Ghommem
{"title":"Metal-Organic Framework-Based Composites for Rapid and Sensitive Virus Detection: Current Status and Future Prospective","authors":"Aya ElGazar, Dr. Rana Sabouni, Prof. Mehdi Ghommem","doi":"10.1002/cben.202300061","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cben.202300061","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The current spread of various viruses has negatively affected human life and health. Developing enhanced virus diagnostic techniques to mitigate future outbreaks is becoming vital. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have gained significant attention for their potential applications in virus detection because of their outstanding features, including high surface area, tunable properties, and adjustable pore size. Integrating nanomaterials with MOFs can also further enhance these properties, creating a new class of materials referred to as MOF-based nanocomposites. This review paper provides an overview of the MOF-based nanocomposites' status and future prospects for enhanced virus detection. The recent advances in the synthesis and functionalization of MOF and MOF-based nanocomposites for virus detection are discussed. The paper describes the different types of detection platforms, including nucleic acid and immunological detection, as well as the mechanisms of MOF-based sensors and the techniques used to synthesize MOFs and MOF-based nanocomposites for virus detection. Additionally, the review paper explores the potential of integrating MOFs into real sensing devices and their prospects in real-life applications. Finally, the paper examines the current challenges of these biosensing platforms. Overall, the review paper highlights the capability of MOFs and MOF-based nanocomposites as versatile and practical platforms for virus detection and provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in this area of research.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 3","pages":"457-482"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140583090","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":"Cover Picture: ChemBioEng Reviews 2/2024","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/cben.202470201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.202470201","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Effective biobased thermally insulating materials are crucial to addressing the escalating concerns surrounding climate change and plastic waste. Numerous experimental biobased foams have demonstrated properties that are either equal to or superior to those of traditional foams employed in the construction sector. The comprehensive review titled “Recent Advances in Biobased Foams and Foam Composites for Construction Applications” by DSouza et al. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.202300014) specifically focuses on the fabrication methods, advancements, and future prospects of biobased polyurethanes (BPU), biobased phenol formaldehyde (BPF), and cellulose nanofibers (CNF) foams for application in residential construction. To be a suitable material for construction, a biobased foam must be an excellent thermal insulator (possessing low thermal conductivity), a fire retardant (with high limiting oxygen index) and possess remarkable mechanical properties. The cover image thus depicts forest waste-based foams that meet the design criteria for construction applications. [Credits: Riddhi Gadre for the initial design and InMyWork Studio team for the final design]</p><p>Biobased Foams for Construction Applications. Copyright: Glen Cletus DSouza, Harrison Ng, Paul Charpentier, Chunbao Charles Xu \u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 2","pages":"171"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cben.202470201","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140340394","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}
Dr. Fatima Mumtaz, Muhammad Atif, Dr. Farah Naz, Dr. Baosong Li, Dr. Kean Wang, Dr. Maryam Rashed AlShehhi
{"title":"Advanced Hybrid Molecular Imprinted Polymers for Antibiotics Remediation from Wastewater","authors":"Dr. Fatima Mumtaz, Muhammad Atif, Dr. Farah Naz, Dr. Baosong Li, Dr. Kean Wang, Dr. Maryam Rashed AlShehhi","doi":"10.1002/cben.202300057","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cben.202300057","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Increasing contamination of water bodies with antibiotics has necessitated the development of novel mitigation methods. Many studies have applied adsorption and photocatalytic processes using different nanoparticles, metal-organic frameworks, etc., as sorbents and photocatalysts for antibiotics removal. Among these materials, the development of molecular imprinted polymers (MIPs) is desirable owing to their low cost, structural predictability, detection at deficient concentrations, and versatile applicability. These attributes further encouraged researchers to fabricate hybrid MIP-based materials to abate antibiotic contamination in wastewater. This review summarizes recent studies that deal with conventional and hybrid MIPs such as MIPs-hybrid carbon nanomaterials, magnetic nanomaterials, advanced MIP-based sensors, and photocatalytic materials MIPs for synergic adsorption/separation of antibiotic residuals from wastewater. Economic perspectives of the emerging hybrid materials are also discussed. Some limitations, research gaps, and future potentials for further advancement and efficient remediation results are outlined.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 3","pages":"495-512"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cben.202300057","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140198771","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}
Zina T. Alkanan, Ammar B. Altemimi, Nora Ali Hassan, Zohreh Didar, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad, Nadia Abdel Rahman Salama, Alaa Ghazi Al-Hashimi, Francesco Cacciola, Tarek Gamal Abedelmaksoud
{"title":"Effects of Microwave Utilization on the Color Properties of Food: A Review","authors":"Zina T. Alkanan, Ammar B. Altemimi, Nora Ali Hassan, Zohreh Didar, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad, Nadia Abdel Rahman Salama, Alaa Ghazi Al-Hashimi, Francesco Cacciola, Tarek Gamal Abedelmaksoud","doi":"10.1002/cben.202300067","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cben.202300067","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This review discusses the importance of food coloring in determining consumer food preferences and the factors that can affect the color of food. It emphasizes the significance of preventing the degradation of pigments during food preparation and highlights the role of microwave ovens in preserving these pigments by reducing processing time and improving color quality. The review delves into the scientific principles underlying microwave heating and its effects on Maillard browning, caramelization, and other chemical reactions responsible for color changes in food. The potential benefits of microwave cooking (MWC) in preserving the natural color of certain foods are highlighted, along with challenges and considerations in maintaining color stability. The review synthesizes findings from diverse studies, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on the effects of microwave utilization on food color. Insights from this review contribute to a better understanding of the intricate relationship between microwave technology and the visual appeal of food, paving the way for informed culinary practices and the development of innovative MWC strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 3","pages":"483-494"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140198916","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":"Cover Picture: ChemBioEng Reviews 1/2024","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/cben.202470101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.202470101","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Effective biobased thermally insulating materials are crucial to addressing the escalating concerns surrounding climate change and plastic waste. Numerous experimental biobased foams have demonstrated properties that are either equal to or superior to those of traditional foams employed in the construction sector. The comprehensive review titled “Recent Advances in Biobased Foams and Foam Composites for Construction Applications” by DSouza et al. (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.202300014) specifically focuses on the fabrication methods, advancements, and future prospects of biobased polyurethanes (BPU), biobased phenol formaldehyde (BPF), and cellulose nanofibers (CNF) foams for application in residential construction. To be a suitable material for construction, a biobased foam must be an excellent thermal insulator (possessing low thermal conductivity), a fire retardant (with high limiting oxygen index) and possess remarkable mechanical properties. The cover image thus depicts forest waste-based foams that meet the design criteria for construction applications. [Credits: Riddhi Gadre for the initial design and InMyWork Studio team for the final design]</p><p>Biobased Foams for Construction Applications. Copyright: Glen Cletus DSouza, Harrison Ng, Paul Charpentier, Chunbao Charles Xu \u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cben.202470101","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139700673","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}