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Exergoenvironmental Assessment of Lignocellulosic Biomass Pyrolysis for Energy Valorization and Environmental Sustainability

ITEGAM-JETIA
This study evaluated five biomass feedstocks, cotton gin trash, rice husk, coconut shell, flax straw, and corn cob, for thermochemical conversion via pyrolysis.
Jesus D. Rhenals Julio, Jorge Mario Mendoza Fandiño, Camilo Andrés Vanegas Espitia, Kener Andrés Suarez Pérez, Taylor De la vega Gonzalez, Miguel Emigdio Doria Oviedo   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biowaste‐Derived Catalysts for Sustainable Electrochemical Water Splitting: A Pathway to Circular Bioeconomy

ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 10, 27 May 2026.
Overview of biowaste‐derived electrocatalysts, including precursor selection, conversion and fabrication strategies, structure–activity relationships, and hydrogen evolution reaction/oxygen evolution reaction/overall water‐splitting performance for sustainable hydrogen production. The accelerating global pursuit of carbon neutrality has intensified the
Vishal P. Bhandigare, Jaydip K. Sawant, Sourabh B. Ghode, Jihyeon Kim, Chandrashekhar S. Patil, Charalampos Pitsalidis, Kyungsoon Park, Jinho Bae   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biochar‐Based Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage

ChemElectroChem, Volume 13, Issue 9, 5 May 2026.
Overview of biochar application in electrochemical energy storage. The global transition toward sustainable energy technologies is reshaping the design principles of electrochemical energy storage systems. Biochar, a tunable, carbon‐rich material derived from biomass, has emerged as a promising platform for next‐generation electrodes due to its ...
Valerio C. A. Ficca, Afef Dhaffouli, Rocco Cancelliere   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Review of the Unintended Consequences of Biochar in Various Applications

Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2026.
Biochar is widely promoted as a sustainable material for applications ranging from soil amendment to energy storage and construction materials. This review critically examines the often‐overlooked and unintended consequences of biochar, including variability in properties, safety risks, and performance limitations.
Singaravelu Vivekanandhan, Elif Kaynak, Dong Wang, Vigneshwaran Shanmugam, Aurelio Bifulco, Julio Diarte Almada, Imelda Saran Piri, Zhengyang Wang, Lokesh P. Padhye, Nam Kyeun Kim, Michael Försth, Jaime Gonzalez‐Libreros, Igor Wachter, Sabrina Karim, Oisik Das   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Review of Selected Bio-Wastes as Potential Materials for Alkali-Activation for Cement-Based Products

Nigerian Journal of Technological Development, 2019
There is growing need to finding alternative binder for Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) as a result of the environmental hazards associated with its production.
K. A. Olonade, H. Mohammed
doaj   +2 more sources

Development of environmentally friendly fibre reinforced concrete using agricultural byproduct as a cement substitute to reduce the ecological footprint of cement

Advances in Civil and Architectural Engineering
One of the most common types of waste produced by the agriculture sector all over the world is coconut shells. However, cement manufacturing in the construction industry is responsible for billions of tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. This study
Elaiyawar Maheswari, Sundaresan Suresh Babu, Pitchaipillai Neelamegam, Rajendran Karthick   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Binder on Physical Properties of Extruded Activated Carbon and Its Application to Levofloxacin Adsorption

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, Volume 21, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
ABSTRACT Bamboo charcoal–based extruded activated carbons were prepared via molding, pre‐oxidation, carbonization, and steam activation, with coal tar, phenolic resin, and their mixtures employed as binders based on practical availability and technical feasibility. This study focused on the regulatory effects of binders on the mechanical properties and
Huitao Jiang, Songlin Zuo
wiley   +1 more source

Optimization of the mechanical properties of polyester/coconut shell ash (CSA) composite for light-weight engineering applications. [PDF]

Sci Rep, 2023
Daramola OO, Akinwande AA, Adediran AA, Balogun OA, Olajide JL, Adedoyin KJ, Adewuyi BO, Jen TC.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Use of Coconut Shell Ash as A Partial Replacement of Cement in Concrete

The present project explores the potential use of Coconut Shell Ash (CSA) as a partial replacement of cement in concrete. Cement production contributes significantly to carbon dioxide emissions, creating the need for sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives.
M. Padmakar, A. Sesi Vinay, D. Divakar V V S N Sai, D. Bharagavi, K. Venkat Kiran   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Cleaner cooking solutions: Optimizing biomass briquettes to replace charcoal and mitigate climate change in Tanzania

Scientific African
In Tanzania, overreliance on charcoal and firewood for domestic energy has intensified deforestation and environmental degradation, creating an urgent need for sustainable biomass-based fuels.
Kevin Nsolloh Lichinga, Kunda Sikazwe, Rahel Elibariki, Augustino Alfred Masse, Hossen Iddi Kayumba, Hubert Shija   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source