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Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Biosynthesis Optimization and Design of Antimicrobial Composites

Innovative Biosystems and Bioengineering, 2023
Background. The accumulation of plastic waste negatively affects the environment and human health. Currently, one of the strategies to address this global ecological problem involves the utilization of biodegradable plastics instead in place of synthetic
Nataliia Koretska, Ihor Semeniuk, Tetyana Pokynbroda, Nataliia Shcheglova, Olena Karpenko, Andriy Kytsya, Vira Lubenets, Nataliia Polish   +7 more
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Prospects of Using Hydrocarbon Deposits from the Autochthonous Miocene Formation (Eastern Carpathian Foredeep, Poland) for Geothermal Purposes

Energies, 2021
There are many oil and gas fields around the world where the vast number of wells have been abandoned or suspended, mainly due to the depletion of reserves.
Anna Chmielowska, Anna Sowiżdżał, Barbara Tomaszewska   +2 more
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Method of ecological assessment of oil-contaminated soils

Vìsnik Dnìpropetrovsʹkogo Unìversitetu: Serìâ Bìologìâ, Ekologìâ, 2016
A method for determination of the ecological condition of oil-contaminated soils was developed. This method is suitable for use in a wide range of oil concentrations in soil, ranging from 0–20% and provides a quantitative assessment of phytotoxicity ...
O. I. Romaniuk, L. Z. Shevchyk, I. V. Oshchapovskyy, T. V. Zhak   +3 more
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Geological and Thermodynamic Analysis of Low Enthalpy Geothermal Resources to Electricity Generation Using ORC and Kalina Cycle Technology

Energies, 2020
The article presents an assessment of the potential for using low enthalpy geothermal resources for electricity generation on the basis of the Małopolskie Voivodeship (southern Poland).
Michał Kaczmarczyk, Barbara Tomaszewska, Leszek Pająk   +2 more
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Coming off fossil fuels: Visual recollection of fossil fuel dependency

Visual Studies, 2022
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Colloidal Characteristics of Water Systems of Rhamnolipid Biocomplex of Strain Pseudomonas sp. PS-17 with Tween-80 and their Prospects for Biotechnology

Наукові вісті Національного технічного університету України "Київський політехнічний інститут", 2017
Background. Efficiency of mixed systems of biogenic and synthetic surfactants, based on their colloidal chemical properties, in environmentally safe technologies. Objective.
Elena V. Karpenko, Vladislav A. Voloshynets, Ilona V. Karpenko, Tetyana Ya. Pokynbroda, Ihor V. Semenyuk, Halyna G. Midyana   +5 more
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Energetic and Environmental Aspects of Individual Heat Generation for Sustainable Development at a Local Scale—A Case Study from Poland

Energies, 2020
The housing sector, especially with respect to energy generation to provide heating and domestic hot water, has been identified, after transport, as contributing the most to air pollution and the occurrence of low emissions in Poland. In particular, this
Michał Kaczmarczyk, Anna Sowiżdżał, Barbara Tomaszewska   +2 more
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Biodiesel: Freedom from Dependence on Fossil Fuels? [PDF]

, 2008
In view of the depleting oil reserves and exponential rise in petroleum prices, the search for alternative sources of fuel is very timely and important.
B. Anjan Kumar Prusty, P. A. Azeez, Rachna Chandra   +2 more
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Trace element geochemistry of kerogens from the central Niger Delta

Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, 2018
Trace elements in kerogens isolated from shale samples obtained from oil wells in the central Niger Delta were determined using atomic absorption spectrometry, with the aim to determine the depositional environment and source of the organic matter.
T. O. Jegede, S. A. Adekola, A. Akinlua
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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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