Yasser GadelHak, Ayyaz Muhammad, Marwa El-Azazy, Ahmed S. El-Shafie, Mohamed F. Shibl, Rehab Mahmoud
{"title":"Computer-Aided Design of Large-Scale Nanomaterials Synthesis Processes: A Detailed Review","authors":"Yasser GadelHak, Ayyaz Muhammad, Marwa El-Azazy, Ahmed S. El-Shafie, Mohamed F. Shibl, Rehab Mahmoud","doi":"10.1002/cben.202300075","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cben.202300075","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Efforts from the scientific community and the private sector are required to lower the costs of large-scale production of nanomaterials (NMs) to enhance their commercialization. In this work, the computer-aided process design of large-scale NM synthesis procedures is comprehensively reviewed. Moreover, a generalized process flow diagram for all large-scale production processes was constructed by surveying numerous scalable experimental procedures reported in the literature. Previous studies reporting simulation cases of large-scale production processes of NMs and nanocomposites (NCs) are also reviewed based on the type of material produced, e.g., oxides, sulfides, carbonaceous materials, organic materials, metals, and other types of NMs. Finally, technical insights from classical chemical engineering specializations, such as altering process configurations, optimizing process variables, integrating chemical processes, utilizing renewable energy sources, conducting computational calculations, employing machine learning techniques, and studying the process's environmental impact, are reviewed for large-scale NMs and NCs synthesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141745941","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}
Regan Ceaser, Daniel Montané, Francesc Medina, Magda Constantí
{"title":"Integration of Deep Eutectic Solvents and Hydrotalcites for Biomass Conversion and Aldol Condensation: Toward Platform Chemicals and Jet Fuel Synthesis—A Review","authors":"Regan Ceaser, Daniel Montané, Francesc Medina, Magda Constantí","doi":"10.1002/cben.202400052","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cben.202400052","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The abundance and renewability of lignocellulosic biomass have made it a suitable alternative to fossil fuels in the reduction of global warming. The complex nature of the cellulose–hemicellulose–lignin bonds in the biomass makes it difficult to directly obtain platform chemicals. Pretreatment of the biomass has become a solution to remove lignin and obtain cellulose and or hemicellulose to produce platform chemicals. Platform chemicals such as hydroxymethylfurfural, furfural, and levulinic acid are viable feedstocks for aldol condensation to produce C<sub>8</sub>–C<sub>15</sub> fuels. This review reports on deep eutectic solvents and microwave-assisted pretreatment as green techniques for the delignification and platform chemicals production. Emphasis is placed on the use of hydrotalcites (HTs) as catalysts in platform chemicals production and aldol condensation for C<sub>8</sub>–C<sub>15</sub> alkane fuels. Additionally, the hydrogenation of furfural into cyclopentanone and successive conversion into C<sub>10</sub> and C<sub>15</sub> alkanes with HTs was reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cben.202400052","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141566440","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":"Electrochemical Wastewater Treatment Technologies Through Life Cycle Assessment: A Review","authors":"Soumitra Nath","doi":"10.1002/cben.202400016","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cben.202400016","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Electrochemical wastewater treatment technologies are gaining attraction as sustainable alternatives for industrial and municipal wastewater management. This study conducts a comprehensive life cycle assessment to assess the environmental and economic sustainability of electrochemical methods such as electrocoagulation, electrooxidation, and electroreduction. By analyzing key stages, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal, the review aims to provide insight into their overall sustainability performance. The study also delves into environmental impact categories and utilization of methods used in quantifying the environmental implications. Moreover, a cost structure analysis and cost-effectiveness evaluation offer insights into the economic viability of these technologies. Despite facing challenges like high initial costs and regulatory constraints, electrochemical technologies demonstrate competitive advantages in treatment efficiency and energy savings. Collaborative efforts and supportive policy frameworks are deemed crucial for overcoming barriers and fostering the widespread adoption of electrochemical technologies, thereby advancing sustainable wastewater management practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141505144","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 3/2024","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/cben.202470301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/cben.202470301","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></p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 3","pages":"441"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cben.202470301","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141304144","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":"Potential and Opportunities of Waste Biomass Valorization Toward Sustainable Biomethane Production","authors":"Akshaya K, Dr. Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian","doi":"10.1002/cben.202400004","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cben.202400004","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The increasing global population has led to a surge in waste production across various fields including agriculture, industry, marine, and household, posing significant waste management challenges. Concurrently, the world is facing an energy crisis, emphasizing the crucial need for sustainable and renewable energy sources. This comprehensive review examines the potential of biomethane production from diverse waste biomass. Feedstock characteristics; anaerobic digestion (AD); biochemical pathways; factors influencing AD; various pretreatment methods such as physical, chemical, biological, and combined; existing policies supporting biomethane production; and potential new policy implications are discussed in this review along with the significance of waste-to-energy integration. Our findings indicate that lignocellulosic wastes, primarily agricultural waste, stand out as the most efficient biomass source for biomethane production due to their characteristics such as high carbon/nitrogen ratio, low ash content, and their abundant availability. Among pretreatment methods, combined pretreatment emerges as the most promising option, offering flexibility and effectiveness in enhancing biomethane production. Additionally, the two-stage digester configuration proves advantageous in overcoming limitations associated with single-stage digesters such as pH inhibition. Altogether, the review highlights that biomethane production from waste biomass through AD offers a sustainable solution.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140975714","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}
Dr. Syed Ali Ammar Taqvi, Bilal Kazmi, Dr. Salman Raza Naqvi, Prof. Dagmar Juchelková, Dr. Awais Bokhari
{"title":"State-of-the-Art Review of Biomass Gasification: Raw to Energy Generation","authors":"Dr. Syed Ali Ammar Taqvi, Bilal Kazmi, Dr. Salman Raza Naqvi, Prof. Dagmar Juchelková, Dr. Awais Bokhari","doi":"10.1002/cben.202400003","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cben.202400003","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Despite the increasing global need for sustainable energy, biomass gasification is becoming a highly promising method for transforming raw biomass into usable energy. The present review article analyzes the essential aspects of biomass-based energy production, starting with an assessment of existing energy needs and the crucial contribution that biomass can make in fulfilling these demands. The research investigates recent advancements in several biomass gasification methods, explaining their mechanics and discussing the related difficulties. The research conducts a thorough evaluation of the efficiency, yield, and environmental consequences of biomass gasification, aiming to determine the feasibility of the technique. In addition, the study rigorously assesses the techno-economic factors of energy generation from biomass, providing valuable information on the economic viability and scalability of various biomass gasification techniques. The present study is focused on providing a comprehensive understanding of biomass gasification by analyzing current improvements and conducting a techno-economic comparison to make well-informed decisions for a sustainable energy future.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140831730","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}
Muhammad Hamad Zeeshan, Yin Fong Yeong, Thiam Leng Chew
{"title":"Current Progress on Dual-Layer Hollow Fiber Mixed-Matrix Membrane in CO2 Capture","authors":"Muhammad Hamad Zeeshan, Yin Fong Yeong, Thiam Leng Chew","doi":"10.1002/cben.202300062","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cben.202300062","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) is a greenhouse gas which is mainly found in natural gas (NG), biogas, and flue gas. Anthropogenic CO<sub>2</sub> emissions are the direct result of burning fossil fuels. Meanwhile, pre- and postcombustion CO<sub>2</sub> separation is a current state of CO<sub>2</sub> removal method in an extensive manner. From environmental, economic, and transportation perspectives, removal of CO<sub>2</sub> has driven the development of its separation process technology. Among the reported technologies, membrane-based gas separation technologies have grown substantially, breakthroughs and advances in past decades. This review paper aims to provide an overview on competitive gas separation processes, different types of membranes available, gas transport mechanisms, and fabrication process of hollow fiber membranes, particularly dual-layer hollow fiber membrane. The performance of the membranes in CO<sub>2</sub> separation and effect of spinning parameters on the formation of hollow fiber membranes are highlighted. In addition, approaches to improve the dual-layer adhesion, strategies to enhance the filler compatibility in the development of dual-layer hollow fiber mixed-matrix membranes, and effect of post-treatments on the gas separation performance of membrane are also discussed. Finally, challenges and future perspectives of dual-layer hollow fiber mixed-matrix membranes toward CO<sub>2</sub> capture, particularly on CO<sub>2</sub>/CH<sub>4</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub>/N<sub>2</sub> separation, are also included, due to its substantial and direct relevance to the gas separation industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 3","pages":"513-542"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140832016","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":"Applications of Cellulose-Based Nanomaterials for Sustainability and Therapeutics: A Review","authors":"Ruken Sariboga, Omer Faruk Sarioglu","doi":"10.1002/cben.202300069","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cben.202300069","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Cellulose is a natural fibrous carbohydrate, is the main structural element of plant cell walls, and is the most abundant natural polymer found in the biosphere. Due to its abundance and chemical stability, it has been used as a raw material in various industries for thousands of years. Due to developments in nanotechnology, materials that are used in macroscale abundantly are also utilized for nanomaterial design, and cellulose-based nanomaterials have gained more interest in recent years. The unique properties of cellulose-based nanomaterials including their chemical stability, high degree of crystallinity, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and tunability of their chemical (e.g., surface modification) and physical (e.g., shape) properties make them good candidates for functional nanomaterial design. This review brings advances in cellulose-based nanomaterials for application in two major fields, sustainability and therapeutics.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/cben.202300069","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140831567","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":"The Role of Microbial Diversity in Lignocellulosic Biomass Degradation: A Biotechnological Perspective","authors":"Ghulam Rasool, Muhammad Irfan","doi":"10.1002/cben.202300073","DOIUrl":"10.1002/cben.202300073","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lignocellulosic biomass, such as plant residues and agricultural waste, holds immense potential as a renewable resource for the production of biofuels, chemicals, and animal feed. However, the efficient degradation of lignocellulose into fermentable sugars remains a significant challenge. Recent research has highlighted the critical role of microbial diversity in lignocellulosic biomass degradation, offering new insights from a biotechnological perspective. The comprehension and utilization of microbial diversity are crucial for developing efficient biotechnological strategies for lignocellulosic biomass degradation. By uncovering the intricate relationships between microbial communities and their enzymatic machinery, researchers can optimize degradation processes, enhance biofuel production, and contribute to a more sustainable bio-based economy. Microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and archaea, possess diverse enzymatic capabilities, allowing them to secrete a plethora of lignocellulolytic enzymes. Microbial organisms inhabiting extreme environments, such as the rumen, hot and cold springs, deep sea trenches, and acidic and alkaline pH environments, exhibit significant potential in generating enzymes, including hemicellulolytic and lignocellulolytic enzymes, which possess superior biochemical properties essential for industrial bioconversion applications. This review explores the ability of lignocellulosic enzymes from microbial sources to efficiently break down the lignocellulosic biomass and their potential applications in industrial biotechnology.</p>","PeriodicalId":48623,"journal":{"name":"ChemBioEng Reviews","volume":"11 3","pages":"613-635"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140831739","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}