Paul Richter , Marie Maßjosthusmann , Thomas Seidel , Leonard Walter , Katharina Miebach , Marcel Mann , Jochen Büchs , Kerstin Schipper , Michael Feldbrügge , Janis Goeke , Dominik Marcel Wieland , Heiko Hayen , Jørgen Barsett Magnus
{"title":"Tailoring the fatty acid profile of microbial triglycerides in Ustilago maydis by adapting the cultivation conditions","authors":"Paul Richter , Marie Maßjosthusmann , Thomas Seidel , Leonard Walter , Katharina Miebach , Marcel Mann , Jochen Büchs , Kerstin Schipper , Michael Feldbrügge , Janis Goeke , Dominik Marcel Wieland , Heiko Hayen , Jørgen Barsett Magnus","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102119","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102119","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Plant oils are found in a wide range of consumer products. However, concerns have been raised regarding the environmental impact of their production. This study explores a sustainable alternative by investigating how cultivation parameters influence the fatty acid composition of microbial triglycerides in <em>Ustilago maydis</em>. Batch cultivations were performed with varying carbon sources, oxygen availability, pH, organic acid addition, and nutrient limitations to assess their impact. Different carbon sources had a modest influence, while nutrient limitations significantly altered the fatty acid composition. Lower oxygen supplies reduced unsaturation and increased chain length. Moreover, a neutral pH favored longer chains, while a basic pH increased unsaturation. The addition of citric acid significantly boosted palmitic acid content by 36 %. These findings demonstrate the versatility of microbial triglyceride production and provide insights into tailoring fatty acid profiles for specific applications, to provide a well-suited sustainable alternative to common plant oils.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 102119"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143868801","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":"Structural and chemical properties of kappa-carrageenan extracted from macroalgae by deep eutectic solvents and sustainable biopolymer films produced thereof","authors":"Tata Alfatah , Eka Marya Mistar , Dian Aswita , Mohamed Jaber , Indra Surya","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102120","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102120","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The red macroalga <em>Kappaphycus alvarezii</em> serves as a primary source of kappa-carrageenan, a compound with broad potential in various practical applications. Kappa-carrageenan was isolated from this red macroalga using deep eutectic solvents (DES) composed of choline chloride combined with glycerol, ethylene glycol, and urea in a molar ratio of 1:2, along with 30 % added water. The extracted kappa-carrageenan was analyzed based on yield, chemical composition, structural, morphological, elemental, and thermal characteristics. Herein, the glycerol-based DES yielded extracts with superior properties in most evaluated parameters. The optimal film properties were achieved using kappa-carrageenan extracted with the choline chloride - glycerol DES, demonstrating a mechanical strength of 28.63 ± 0.79 MPa and a water contact angle of 76.93° ± 0.41. These findings suggest that the hydrated choline chloride-based DES provides an effective method for isolating kappa-carrageenan from <em>Kappaphycus alvarezii</em>, with the resulting extracts showing potential as sustainable marine-derived biomaterials for packaging applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 102120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143864807","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":"Integrated approach for response surface methodology optimization in biochar and bio-oil production from Moringa seeds: Pyrolysis enhancement with zeolite catalyst","authors":"Mohamed Dafalla , Abrar Inayat , Farrukh Jamil , Chaouki Ghenai , Lisandra Rocha-Meneses , Abdallah Shanableh","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102123","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102123","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Increased demand for renewable energy sources has heightened the research into biomass pyrolysis as a means of producing biochar and bio-oil. Moringa seeds form a potential feedstock due to their high energy content and Properties. This study hypothesizes that optimizing pyrolysis conditions and employing a Zeolite catalyst can enhance biochar and bio-oil yields. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to investigate the influence of reaction temperature, time, and catalyst concentration on product yield. The highest yield of biochar was 44.26 % at 300 °C, 20 min, and 14 % catalyst with a calorific value of 21.00 MJ/kg, while the highest yield of bio-oil was 34.67 % at 450 °C, 60 min, and 6 % catalyst loading. Statistical modeling with ANOVA validated the applicability of the model, substantiating the substantial influence of reaction temperature and catalyst concentration on the product trade-off. According to the study, enhancing pyrolysis conditions improves significantly the efficiency of biomass conversion, and it further the use of biochar for carbon sequestration and soil amendment and raises bio-oil's potential for renewable energy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 102123"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143868802","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":"Sustainable enzyme-based dyeing of cotton fabric using brown dye from Ficus benghalensis and its antibacterial property","authors":"Susmita Patil , Chandala Jatkar , Maruti Kamble , Kabir Kumbhar , Sachinkumar Patil , Rohant Dhabbe , Sandip Sabale","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102121","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102121","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The consciousness about the environment and sustainable development leads to the emergence of eco-friendly natural dye, an alternative to synthetic dye and dyeing processes. The water discharged from the textile industry spreads various infectious diseases related to the skin, digestive and respiratory systems among human beings as well as poses adverse effects on aquatic biota. Considering the fact, the natural and eco-friendly dye has been extracted from leaves of <em>Ficus benghalensis</em> (FBL) and characterized for spectroscopic and phytochemical properties using FTIR, UV–visible and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Obtained brown dye is explored for dyeing cotton fabric using natural mordants (pineapple, spinach and beetroot juices) and compared with traditional potash alum mordant. The dyed fabrics were characterized for fastening properties, K/S and CIE Lab color coordinates, which shows the highest ΔE (41.11) and K/S (7.869) value with the lowest CIE (L* = 55.01; a* = 4.41, b* = 15.64) values for 10 % pineapple-based mordant. The antibacterial assay showed the dye is effective against <em>Bacillus subtilis</em>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 102121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143854856","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}
Rasha A. Youssef , Abdul Aziz M. Gad , Rehab Elmougy , Abdel-Aziz Fatouh Abdel-Aziz , Mohamed A. Yassin
{"title":"Sustainable biocatalyst for textile dye effluent treatment using immobilized turnip peroxidase on polydopamine coated sawdust","authors":"Rasha A. Youssef , Abdul Aziz M. Gad , Rehab Elmougy , Abdel-Aziz Fatouh Abdel-Aziz , Mohamed A. Yassin","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102118","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102118","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Immobilizing enzymes on sustainable supports enhances wastewater treatment efficiency and promotes environmental sustainability. This study investigates polydopamine-coated sawdust as a sustainable support for immobilizing turnip peroxidase (TP) to mitigate textile dye effluent pollution. Sawdust was dip-coated with a bio-adhesive polydopamine layer, facilitating covalent TP immobilization. The TP was isolated and purified to homogeneity from the roots of <em>Brassica rapa</em>. Compared to free TP, the immobilized enzyme exhibited improved thermal and pH stability and was reusable for 25 consecutive catalytic cycles. Furthermore, it demonstrated synergistic potential for decolorization of fast green FCF (72 %) and crystal violet (88 %) dyes within 120 min through adsorption and catalytic enzymatic oxidation. Eventually, immobilization of TP on sustainably sourced and cost-effective polydopamine-coated sawdust has the potential to serve as an efficient biocatalyst for eco-friendly enzymatic remediation of dye-contaminated wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 102118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143838310","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":"Evaluation of microplastics in groundwater within surrounding areas of Sajaa landfill site, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates","authors":"Bushra Tatan, Md Maruf Mortula, Tarig Ali","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102114","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102114","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Plastic production is rising globally, leading to increased microplastics in the environment, especially in the surrounding areas of landfill sites. This study investigated microplastics contamination in groundwater of Sajaa landfill site, Sharjah, UAE. The study monitored 30 groundwater boreholes, with 15 from Rahmaniya, 7 from Bedee, and 8 from Falah regions. Standard procedures were used for microplastic detection, with microscopy having a detection limit of 25 μm and ATR-FTIR analysis limited to particles ≥300 μm. Microplastics were identified in the water of 11 boreholes in Rahmaniya, with concentrations ranging from 12 to 235 n/L. In the Falah area, contamination was observed in two boreholes, with concentrations of 56 and 41 n/L, while no contamination was found in the Bedee area. Based on the characterization conducted using ATR-FTIR identified the presence of polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, and polyvinyl chloride microplastics. Landfill site may have potential influence on the microplastic contamination of groundwater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 102114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143838311","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":"Modified Sugarcane leaf biochar for remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from wastewater: Activation, optimization, mechanism","authors":"Shivangi Pathak , K.K. Pant , Priyanka Kaushal","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102113","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102113","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Adsorbents from biomass, particularly biochar, have shown great efficacy in treating wastewater because of their easy synthesis and favorable surface properties. Economic considerations are crucial for biochar to be a sustainable biosorbent in the long run. Sugarcane, a globally abundant crop, provides valuable post-harvest waste that can be converted into high-quality biochar. This study explores producing activated biochar from sugarcane leaves using CO<sub>2</sub> to remove polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from wastewater. Naphthalene (NAP) and Phenanthrene (PHE) were used as model PAHs for the study. Using response surface methodology, synthesis conditions were optimized, achieving an activated biochar with a surface area of 382.04 m<sup>2</sup>/g and a yield of 19.57 %. PAHs batch adsorption experiments were conducted, and depending on the process parameters, a removal efficiency of 88 – 90 % was achieved. Cost analysis showed that producing 1 kg of sugarcane leaf-activated biochar costs $1.37, with a removal cost of $0.030 to $0.035 per gram of PAHs. These findings indicate the potential of activated biochar from sugarcane leaves as an effective, cost-efficient adsorbent for PAH remediation in wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 102113"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143847448","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":"Tannery waste management and cleaner production of leather in beam house and tanning section: A review","authors":"Mithilesh Kumar Rai , Manikant Kumar , Reeta Rani Singhania , Balendu Shekher Giri","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102116","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102116","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Leather has long been essential for crafting everyday items such as footwear, jackets, belts, hats, and other accessories. However, the tannery industry generates complex effluents characterized by elevated levels of organic and inorganic pollutants, including chromium, sulfides, nitrogenous compounds, and suspended as well as dissolved solids. When tannery effluent is improperly disposed of, it contaminates water and sewage, releases heavy metals into the environment, and has a negative effect on human health by way of the food chain. Tannery effluents and solid waste pose significant environmental challenges. This review explores biological, chemical, and integrated wastewater treatments, sustainable solid waste management strategies, and innovative reuse approaches, emphasizing eco-friendly solutions like adsorption, composting, and elastin extraction for sustainable leather processing and waste reduction. With a focus on ways to lessen the dangers to the environment and human health connected with tannery operations, the study also examines cleaner production methods and technology solutions targeted at lowering the pollutant load during the leather manufacturing process. In beam house operation such as protease-based hair removal, and enzymatic process in liming operation decreases the chemical oxygen demand, total solids and sulphide content in tannery effluent in compression to conventional liming and unhairing methods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 102116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143838309","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}
Hamzah Fansuri , Mahrus Ali , Askur Rahman , Sugili Putra , Fifi Nurfiana , Waringin Margi Yusmaman
{"title":"Effect of γ-irradiation pretreatment on cellulose degradation of corn stover and its implication for bioethanol production","authors":"Hamzah Fansuri , Mahrus Ali , Askur Rahman , Sugili Putra , Fifi Nurfiana , Waringin Margi Yusmaman","doi":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102115","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.biteb.2025.102115","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing global demand for renewable energy has driven research into sustainable bioethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass. This study evaluates the effect of γ-irradiation doses (0, 250, 500, 750, and 1000 kGy) on cellulose degradation in corn stover (stalk, husk, and cob), combined with 2 % NaOH pretreatment to enhance cellulose accessibility. Maximum glucose concentrations of 204.38 mM (stalk), 287.68 mM (husk), and 309.65 mM (cob) were achieved at 1000 kGy, showing increases of 45.6 %, 22.3 %, and 22.4 %, respectively, compared to non-irradiated controls. Notably, γ-irradiation at 250 kGy resulted in a statistically significant 8 % increase in glucose content in corn cob. In contrast, higher doses were required to achieve significant enhancements in other biomass, with 500 kGy yielding a 36 % increase in corn stalk and an 18 % increase in corn husk. Surface morphological analysis revealed structural disruption in irradiated samples, facilitating enzymatic hydrolysis. These findings highlight γ-irradiation as an effective alternative to conventional pretreatments, with the potential for enhancing bioethanol production efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8947,"journal":{"name":"Bioresource Technology Reports","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 102115"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143817035","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}