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Microplastics in the rough: using data augmentation to identify plastics contaminated by water and plant matter† 粗糙中的微塑料：使用数据增强来识别被水和植物污染的塑料†

RSC sustainability Pub Date : 2025-02-27 DOI: 10.1039/D4SU00612G

Joseph C. Shirley, Kobiny Antony Rex, Hassan Iqbal, Christian G. Claudel and Carlos R. Baiz

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Superior proton conductivity and selectivity in sulfonated ionomer biocomposites containing renewably processed and fractionated lignin† 含有可再生加工和分选木质素†的磺化离聚体生物复合材料具有优异的质子导电性和选择性

RSC sustainability Pub Date : 2025-02-27 DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00031A

Xueting Wang, Mayura Silva, Colleen Clarke, Bronson Lynn, Mark Robertson, Aidan J. Leopold, Oreoluwa Agede, Lilin He, Stephen Creager, Mark E. Roberts, Mark C. Thies and Eric M. Davis

{"title":"Superior proton conductivity and selectivity in sulfonated ionomer biocomposites containing renewably processed and fractionated lignin†","authors":"Xueting Wang, Mayura Silva, Colleen Clarke, Bronson Lynn, Mark Robertson, Aidan J. Leopold, Oreoluwa Agede, Lilin He, Stephen Creager, Mark E. Roberts, Mark C. Thies and Eric M. Davis","doi":"10.1039/D5SU00031A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00031A","url":null,"abstract":"Herein, we have synthesized high-performance, low-cost ionomer biocomposites comprised of sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) and softwood Kraft lignin. Specifically, SPEEK ionomer composites containing renewably processed and fractionated low and high molecular weight lignin, at concentrations ranging from 5–25 mass%, were synthesized. After fabrication, the water and ion transport properties, as well as the hydrated nanostructure, of the biocomposites were characterized. Most notably, our SPEEK–lignin composite membranes exhibited proton conductivities and proton selectivities that were two-fold and four-fold higher, respectively, than both neat SPEEK and the current benchmark ionomer for these applications, Nafion. In conjunction with ion exchange capacity and equilibrium water uptake data, as well as real-space imaging from electron microscopy, small-angle neutron scattering data suggested that the introduction of lignin increased the spacing between hydrophilic, ionic domains. As a proof of concept, the feasibility of these membranes as proton exchange membranes (PEMs) was assessed. In vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) tests, SPEEK–lignin membranes containing 15 mass% lignin exhibited performance (power density, discharge voltage) comparable to that of neat SPEEK membranes. This comparable performance underscores the promise of SPEEK–lignin biocomposites as PEMs for next-generation VRFBs.","PeriodicalId":74745,"journal":{"name":"RSC sustainability","volume":" 5","pages":" 2333-2351"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/su/d5su00031a?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143918849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Vortex fluidic-mediated transesterification enhancement of mongongo fatty acid ethyl ester production for haircare applications† 漩涡流体介导的酯交换反应增强护发用蒙古脂肪酸乙酯的生产

RSC sustainability Pub Date : 2025-02-26 DOI: 10.1039/D4SU00763H

Xuejiao Cao, Xuan Luo, Safira M. Barros, Wenjin Xing, Melanie MacGregor, Iliana Delcheva, Jonathan A. Campbell, Shan He, Bradley P. Kirk, Youhong Tang and Colin L. Raston

{"title":"Vortex fluidic-mediated transesterification enhancement of mongongo fatty acid ethyl ester production for haircare applications†","authors":"Xuejiao Cao, Xuan Luo, Safira M. Barros, Wenjin Xing, Melanie MacGregor, Iliana Delcheva, Jonathan A. Campbell, Shan He, Bradley P. Kirk, Youhong Tang and Colin L. Raston","doi":"10.1039/D4SU00763H","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00763H","url":null,"abstract":"Fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEE) are one of the most popular ingredients in the organic cosmetic market due to their versatile functionality. However, its production technique aligning with the principle of green chemistry and adhering to organic standards remains unexplored. This study investigated the use of the vortex fluidic device (VFD), a versatile thin-film processing device that can generate substantial mechanical energy within a rapidly rotating tube, to assist in the sustainable and efficient production of Mongongo FAEE. Using the VFD, a FAEE yield of 92.65% was achieved within 20 minutes of processing, 1.3 times more effective than that attained via bench-top methods. Proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) confirmed the preservation and elevated concentrations of polyunsaturated FAEE following VFD processing. Furthermore, Mongongo FAEE was investigated for its application in hair protection. In a custom hair styling simulation experiment, a comparative analysis of Mongongo oil with FAEE demonstrated that Mongongo FAEE exhibited superior coverage efficiency on the hair surface, masking 95% of sulphur and nitrogen from the hair surface. This results in reduction in pore size, improved surface integrity, enhanced gloss, and minimised cysteine oxidation of hair. In the sun protection test, the FAEE-treated hair demonstrates a uniform morphology after 8 hours of sunlight exposure. Overall, it has been shown that a high yield of Mongongo FAEE was effectively achieved via VFD processing, while also demonstrating the ability to use the product in haircare applications.","PeriodicalId":74745,"journal":{"name":"RSC sustainability","volume":" 4","pages":" 1909-1922"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/su/d4su00763h?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A high-performance nanofiltration membrane synthesized by embedding amino acids and ionic liquids in cellulose acetate for heavy metal separation 在醋酸纤维素中包埋氨基酸和离子液体合成了用于重金属分离的高性能纳滤膜

RSC sustainability Pub Date : 2025-02-26 DOI: 10.1039/D4SU00688G

D. Teja Nayak, Vinoth Kumar Raja, G. Arthanareeswaran, Tran Dang Khoa and Wirach Taweepreda

{"title":"A high-performance nanofiltration membrane synthesized by embedding amino acids and ionic liquids in cellulose acetate for heavy metal separation","authors":"D. Teja Nayak, Vinoth Kumar Raja, G. Arthanareeswaran, Tran Dang Khoa and Wirach Taweepreda","doi":"10.1039/D4SU00688G","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00688G","url":null,"abstract":"Water reclamation is necessary to meet the potable water demand. Heavy metals such as iron, zinc, lead, and copper, particularly in water, pose significant toxicity risks to humans and other biological life. Over the last few years, the contamination level of these heavy metals in water and soils has increased alarmingly. Correspondingly, membrane systems have emerged as a prominent approach to water reclamation. In this study, cellulose acetate (CA) membranes incorporating amino acids (AAs) and ionic liquids (ILs) were fabricated using phase inversion technique and effectively utilized for metal separation. The characterizations of these membranes using FTIR, SEM, TGA, and DSC revealed the presence of various functional groups, changes in surface morphologies, and improvements in thermal stabilities due to AA–IL. The pure water flux (PWF) was increased to 98 L m−2 h−1 at 4 bar pressure owing to the enhancement of hydrophilicity. The rejection percentage of heavy metal ions for AA–IL (0.5%) incorporated CA membranes was 94%. The rejection rates for ions of the heavy metals copper, zinc, iron, and lead present in the industrial effluent were studied and found to be 89%, 91%, 84%, and 90%, respectively. The rejection capacity of the AA–IL (0.5) incorporated CA membrane was the highest for all the metals. The AA–IL incorporated CA membranes are efficient and effective for nanofiltration to treat heavy metal ion solutions.","PeriodicalId":74745,"journal":{"name":"RSC sustainability","volume":" 4","pages":" 1966-1981"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/su/d4su00688g?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production by thermophilic Caldimonas thermodepolymerans comb. nov. from xylan† 聚羟基烷烃酸酯（PHA）的产热嗜热性Caldimonas热解聚菌梳子。十一月源自木聚糖†

RSC sustainability Pub Date : 2025-02-26 DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00040H

Wen Zhou, Salvador Bertrán Llorens, Peter J. Deuss, Gert-Jan W. Euverink and Janneke Krooneman

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Chemical degradation and recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET): a review 聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯（PET）的化学降解与回收研究进展

RSC sustainability Pub Date : 2025-02-25 DOI: 10.1039/D4SU00658E

Zhiqiang Guo, Jin Wu and Junhong Wang

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Preparation of thermally curable materials using lignin extracted from sawmill co-product† 从锯木厂副产品中提取木质素制备热固化材料

RSC sustainability Pub Date : 2025-02-25 DOI: 10.1039/D4SU00767K

Libby J. Marshall, Daniel J. Cheney, Jasmine A. Keith, Christopher Kelly, Frédéric Blanc, Andrew J. West and Dave J. Adams

{"title":"Preparation of thermally curable materials using lignin extracted from sawmill co-product†","authors":"Libby J. Marshall, Daniel J. Cheney, Jasmine A. Keith, Christopher Kelly, Frédéric Blanc, Andrew J. West and Dave J. Adams","doi":"10.1039/D4SU00767K","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00767K","url":null,"abstract":"We have exemplified the chemical reactivity of a new commercially available organosolv-like lignin via reaction with various amines to form benzoxazine groups. The resulting benzoxazine-modified lignin has desirable thermal properties, making it an attractive alternative to non-renewable benzoxazine resins. The thermal properties of the lignin-benzoxazine products can be altered by increasing the number of benzoxazine groups within the lignin. This is achieved by increasing the number of unsubstituted phenol groups in the lignin prior to benzoxazine formation, thereby increasing the number of benzoxazine groups added to the lignin. We were ultimately able to form a curable system from phenolated lignin prepared from lignin extracted from low-value biomass using ultrasonic biorefinery technology via functionalisation with benzoxazine groups. The properties of the new lignin-based benzoxazines are compared to those of Kraft lignin (obtained from pulp) modified by the same chemical reactions.","PeriodicalId":74745,"journal":{"name":"RSC sustainability","volume":" 4","pages":" 1870-1885"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/su/d4su00767k?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Addressing adoption barriers and accelerating market deployment of new technologies† 解决采用障碍并加速新技术的市场部署†

RSC sustainability Pub Date : 2025-02-25 DOI: 10.1039/D4SU00706A

Greg Avery, Arpit Bhatt, Shubhankar Upasani, Julien Walzberg, Andre Fernandes Tomon Avelino, Jason DesVeaux, John Minh Quang Pham and Alberta Carpenter

{"title":"Addressing adoption barriers and accelerating market deployment of new technologies†","authors":"Greg Avery, Arpit Bhatt, Shubhankar Upasani, Julien Walzberg, Andre Fernandes Tomon Avelino, Jason DesVeaux, John Minh Quang Pham and Alberta Carpenter","doi":"10.1039/D4SU00706A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00706A","url":null,"abstract":"Although established technologies are technically sound and have good commercialization records, they are not always sustainable. With companies aiming to develop and deploy more sustainable technologies to the market, there are often overlooked or unidentified social, economic, and environmental risks associated with the adoption of these new technologies. This paper evaluates a new method for assessing potential barriers to market adoption for developing technologies. As a case study, an example technology was selected in the enzymatic recycling of polyethylene terephthalate to produce recycled ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. This technology was assessed for emissions to air, water, and waste streams; techno-economic viability; local economic impacts; life cycle; potential supply chain risks; and technology adoption rates using Bass diffusion curves. The framework can be used for evaluating the sustainability potential for the fast deployment of all technologies. It can also help decision makers such as investors, regulators, and manufacturers address the barriers associated with technology adoption and deployment to make informed decisions, as well as aid in technology transitions.","PeriodicalId":74745,"journal":{"name":"RSC sustainability","volume":" 4","pages":" 1830-1847"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/su/d4su00706a?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Incorporating hyperaccumulating plants in phytomining, remediation and resource recovery: recent trends in the African region – a review 将超积累植物纳入植物开采、修复和资源恢复：非洲区域最近的趋势-综述

RSC sustainability Pub Date : 2025-02-24 DOI: 10.1039/D5SU00021A

Babatunde Joseph Akinbile and Charles Mbohwa

{"title":"Incorporating hyperaccumulating plants in phytomining, remediation and resource recovery: recent trends in the African region – a review","authors":"Babatunde Joseph Akinbile and Charles Mbohwa","doi":"10.1039/D5SU00021A","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00021A","url":null,"abstract":"Phytomining, the extraction of valuable metals from soil or waste substrates using plants, has gained increasing attention as a sustainable and economically viable alternative to conventional mining practices. Central to this approach is the use of hyperaccumulating plants, which possess the remarkable ability to uptake and concentrate metals in their biomass. The recognition and use of hyperaccumulating plants have become essential components of phytomining at numerous mine sites around the globe. Metal hyperaccumulators however, suffer setbacks such as low biomass production and limited survival in harsh environments like minefields. These limitations restrict their practical application in real-world settings. This review thus explores the biological, agronomic, and environmental aspects of incorporating hyperaccumulators in phytomining. We discuss key hyperaccumulating species, factors influencing phytomining efficiency, and recent advancements in enhancing biomass yield and metal accumulation in minefields. Additionally, we evaluate the economic and ecological implications of phytomining as a green technology for resource recovery.","PeriodicalId":74745,"journal":{"name":"RSC sustainability","volume":" 4","pages":" 1652-1671"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/su/d5su00021a?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The importance of shape: flakes and spheres in recyclable conductive pastes for printed electronics† 形状的重要性：印刷电子产品中可回收导电浆料中的薄片和球体

RSC sustainability Pub Date : 2025-02-24 DOI: 10.1039/D4SU00721B

David van Impelen, Dominik Perius, Lola González-García and Tobias Kraus

{"title":"The importance of shape: flakes and spheres in recyclable conductive pastes for printed electronics†","authors":"David van Impelen, Dominik Perius, Lola González-García and Tobias Kraus","doi":"10.1039/D4SU00721B","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SU00721B","url":null,"abstract":"Silver microflakes and -spheres are common fillers for electrically conductive screen-printing pastes. Here, we report on the effects of filler shapes and sizes on conductivity, sintering, and recyclability. We printed pastes based on flakes and spheres, treated them at 110 °C to 300 °C, and evaluated the electrical conductivity of the resulting layers. The electrical conductivity of the layers treated at 110 °C was dominated by particle–particle contact resistances; flakes yielded layers that were five times more conductive than sphere-based layers due to differences in the particle–particle contact area. Increasing temperature led to a reduction of the resistivity of all layers through sintering. At 300 °C, prints based on spheres were 4 times more conductive than those from flakes. Tomography of the sintered structures showed that the difference was caused by a lower tortuosity factor for spheres. In a final study, we showed that silver flakes and spheres could be recycled after sintering and reused for a new generation of prints without losing electrical performance. The more porous structure of sintered flakes allowed for higher recycling yields compared to spheres. At 140 °C, 91.6% of the flakes and 69.7% of the spheres were recovered as reusable dispersions.","PeriodicalId":74745,"journal":{"name":"RSC sustainability","volume":" 4","pages":" 1800-1806"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2025/su/d4su00721b?page=search","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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