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Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Engineering multifunctional rhizosphere probiotics using consortia of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens transposon insertion mutants

eLife, 2023
While bacterial diversity is beneficial for the functioning of rhizosphere microbiomes, multi-species bioinoculants often fail to promote plant growth.
Jingxuan Li, Chunlan Yang, Alexandre Jousset, Keming Yang, Xiaofang Wang, Zhihui Xu, Tianjie Yang, Xinlan Mei, Zengtao Zhong, Yangchun Xu, Qirong Shen, Ville-Petri Friman, Zhong Wei   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Utilization Of Cow And Organic Waste As Organic Waste Empowerment Solution

Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2019
Abstract Bukit Kijang Village is one of the villages that is classified as young in the Namang Bangka Tengah District. one of the flagship programs of the Bukit K.ijang village, which is farm-based agriculture on ex-mining land.
Anggraeni Yunita, null Karmawan, null Sumar   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Effects of organic fertilisers and compost extracts on organic tomato production [PDF]

, 2006
The effects of various fertilizers and different compost extracts on crop health and tomato yield were studied in the field in 2004–2005 in two locations in Iran.
Asadi, G A, Ghorbani, R, Jahan, M, Koocheki, A   +3 more
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Enhancing Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Strength of 3D‐Printed Iron Polylactic Acid for Marine Applications via Laser Surface Texturing

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Laser surface texturing significantly improves the corrosion resistance and mechanical strength of 3D‐printed iron polylactic acid (Ir‐PLA) for marine applications. Optimal laser parameters reduce corrosion by 80% and enhance tensile strength by 25% and ductility by 15%.
Mohammad Rezayat, Mojtaba Karamimoghadam, Mohammadreza Lalegani Dezaki, Ali Zolfagharian, Giuseppe Casalino, Antonio Mateo, Mahdi Bodaghi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Isolation of Antagonistic Endophytes from Banana Roots against Meloidogyne javanica and Their Effects on Soil Nematode Community

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2017
Banana production is seriously hindered by Meloidogyne spp. all over the world. Endophytes are ideal candidates compared to pesticides as an environmentally benign agent. In the present study, endophytes isolated from banana roots infected by Meloidogyne
Lanxi Su, Lanxi Su, Zongzhuan Shen, Yunze Ruan, Chengyuan Tao, Yifan Chao, Rong Li, Qirong Shen   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Solid waste management by considering composting potential in Malaysia toward a green country [PDF]

, 2009
Solid waste disposal has become a serious issue for country and municipal governments throughout the nation. As available landfill space decreases and the cost of siting and building new landfill increases, local authorities are struggling to develop ...
Masoud Aghajani Mir,, Noor Ezlin Ahmad Basri,, Noor Zalina Mahmood,, Rawsan Ara Begum,, Sanaz Saheri,   +4 more
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An Inkjet‐Printed Platinum‐Based Temperature Sensing Element on Polyimide Substrates

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
An inkjet‐printed, meander‐structured, nanoparticle platinum‐based resistive temperature sensors on polyimide substrates are demonstrated as proof‐of‐concept. Optimized sintering at 250°C enables stable conductive structures. The Pt100‐ and Pt1000‐type sensors exhibit linear resistance–temperature characteristics with stable TCR in the 20°C–80°C range,
Shawon Alam, Thomas Kister, Alexander Scholz, Sophie Sauva, Makara Lay, Tobias Kraus, Jasmin Aghassi‐Hagmann   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The rice production practices of high yield and high nitrogen use efficiency in Jiangsu, China

Scientific Reports, 2017
To face the great challenges of ensuring food security and environmental sustainability, agricultural production must be improved by high yield and high resource utilization efficiency (HYHE).
Jiuxin Guo, Xiangyu Hu, Limin Gao, Kailiu Xie, Ning Ling, Qirong Shen, Shuijin Hu, Shiwei Guo   +7 more
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