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Biofuels and water: an exploration [PDF]

, 2008
This paper analyses the different impacts that biofuel production will have on water use and ...
Hellegers, P.J.G.J., Langeveld, J.W.A., Meijerink, G.W.   +2 more
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Life cycle assessment of biofuels from Jatropha curcas in West Africa: a field study [PDF]

, 2009
In recent years, liquid biofuels for transport have benefited from significant political support due to their potential role in curbing climate change and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
Achten, Achten, Cuhna Da Silveira, EIA, Eijck, Fargione, Farrell, Foidl, Foidl, Forster, Francis, Fulton, Goel, Grimm, Gübitz, Hill, IEA, ISO 14040, ISO 14044, Kaushik, Kojima, Makkar, Martin, Ogunwole, Openshaw, Prueksakornand, Quirrin, Spaan, Tewari, Vaitilingom, World Bank   +30 more
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Topological Properties of International Commodity Market: How Uncertainty Affects the Linkages?

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The study aims to explore the network topology of the international commodity market by examining the interconnections among 21 commodity futures across various categories, including energy, precious and industrial metals, and agriculture. We analyze the market structure of these commodity futures under both low and high uncertainty conditions
Ibrahim Yagli, Bayram Deviren
wiley   +1 more source

A brief review on factors affecting the performance of microbial fuel cell and integration of artificial intelligence

Discover Sustainability
Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) represent a promising bioelectrochemical technology that enables simultaneous wastewater treatment and renewable energy generation.
Ritesh Ojha, Jyotilagna Dash, Swati Sucharita Satpathy, Priti Chhanda Ojha, Debabrata Pradhan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Lignin Degradation by Klebsiella aerogenes TL3 under Anaerobic Conditions

Molecules
Lignin, the largest non-carbohydrate component of lignocellulosic biomass, is also a recalcitrant component of the plant cell wall. While the aerobic degradation mechanism of lignin has been well-documented, the anaerobic degradation mechanism is still ...
Zhuowei Tu, Alei Geng, Yuhua Xiang, Anaiza Zayas-Garriga, Hao Guo, Daochen Zhu, Rongrong Xie, Jianzhong Sun   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Charting the Path to Increased Oil Palm Output in Ghana Beyond Area Expansion: Technology or Managerial Capacity — Which Leads the Way?

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study sets out to investigate the prospects for raising oil palm output in sub‐Saharan Africa, particularly Ghana, without further expansion of cropland. Given global concerns about oil palm's role in deforestation and land use change, the focus is on enhancing productivity on existing farmlands.
Jacob Asravor, Francis Tsiboe, Ayobami Adetoyinbo, Jacob Ankamah   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combined Mechanical Destruction and Alkaline Pretreatment of Wheat Straw for Enhanced Enzymatic Saccharification

BioResources, 2014
Wheat straw was pretreated by combined mechanical destruction and alkaline pretreatments to enhance enzymatic saccharification. Four strategies were employed to evaluate the potential of wheat straw as a feedstock for fermentable sugar production.
Qianqian Wang, Qianqian Zhu, Jiaxing Xu, Jianzhong Sun   +3 more
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Automated Discovery of Multicellular Behavior for Optimized Plant Growth and Climate Resilience

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
An automated robotic system is described for rapid scientific experimentation with multicellular organisms. By enhancing a robotic liquid handler with a custom developed deep learning algorithm and camera module, samples and data are prepared with minimal human intervention.
Mark A. DeAngelis, Philip R. LeDuc, Warren C. Ruder   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A site selection model to identify optimal locations for microalgae biofuel production facilities in sicily (Italy) [PDF]

, 2017
The lack of sustainability and negative environmental impacts of using fossil fuel resources for energy production and their consequent increase in prices during last decades have led to an increasing interest in the development of renewable biofuels ...
Brusca, S., Famoso, F., Lanzafame, R., Messina, M., Wilson, J.   +4 more
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Terrestrial Cyborg Insects for Real‐Life Applications

Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.
This article reviews the development of terrestrial cyborg insects from their emergence in 1997 to mid‐2025, examining three key aspects: locomotion control methods, associated challenges with proposed solutions, and practical applications. Framing these biohybrid systems as insect‐scale mobile robots, the review provides foundational insights for new ...
Hai Nhan Le, Lachlan Fitzgerald, Phuoc Thien Phan, Robbie Wilson, Christofer Clemente, Huu Duoc Nguyen, Hirotaka Sato, Hoang‐Phuong Phan, Peter Ross McAree, Thanh Nho Do, Tat Thang Vo‐Doan   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source