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🔬 Unlocking the Future of Waste Valorization! ♻️ What if we could recover valuable products like lactic and acetic acids directly from food waste? One of our research papers explores just that, using reactive extraction (RE) to efficiently extract these acids from leached bed reactor leachate. Combining Aliquat 336 with butyl acetate/MIBK extractants, we optimized this process using response surface methodology (RSM), achieving extraction efficiencies of up to 100% for key fatty acids. Curious about how this innovation could revolutionize waste-to-value technologies and support the bio-economy? Read on to discover more! 📖 'Reactive Extraction of Lactic and Acetic Acids from Leached Bed Reactor Leachate' Authors: Debkumar Chakraborty, Sankar Ganesh Palani, Makarand M. Ghangrekar & Jonathan W.C. Wong #WasteToEnergy #CircularEconomy #Bioeconomy #SustainableTech #FoodWaste #Research

Bioproducts: Sustainable Solutions for a Greener Environment Bioproducts are wholly or partly derived from materials of biological origin (such as plants, animals, enzymes, and microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and yeast). As they are derived from renewable raw materials such as plants, bio-based products can help reduce CO2 and offer other advantages such as lower toxicity or novel product characteristics. Wish You Happy Bioproduct day #bioproductday #biotechnology #sustainable #biosurfactant #enzymes #bioeconomy #biochemicals #probiotics #textile #chemicals #environment

Pig manure-derived biochar enhances ciprofloxacin degradation in purple soil by forming a catalytic system with endogenous hydrogen peroxide. This process generates hydroxyl radicals that break down the antibiotic, offering a sustainable solution for reducing antibiotic pollution and resistance in agricultural environments. https://buff.ly/3ZJGm0K #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture

Biovalorisation of agro-industrial wastes into astaxanthin by Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous https://lnkd.in/dGgXFwyR

Happy to share our recently published article "Enhanced peroxymonosulfate-mediated photocatalytic pesticide degradation by a novel stable multi-metal ferrite (Mg, Cu, Fe) anchored on g-C3N4" in reputed Royal Society of Chemistry #JournalOfMaterialsChemistryA . Thank you to all the authors of this article for their unwavering contributions as well, especially Babak Kakavandi for his valuable and constructive collaboration. This study presents a highly efficient and stable photocatalyst for pesticide degradation in water using peroxymonosulfate (PMS) under visible light irradiation. The photocatalyst, a novel multi-metal ferrite (Mg, Cu, Fe) anchored on graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), significantly enhances photocatalytic activity. This breakthrough offers a sustainable solution for water decontamination, with important implications for designing advanced oxidation processes to remove persistent organic pollutants. #WaterTreatment #Photocatalysis #AdvancedOxidationProcesses #PesticideDegradation #SustainableChemistry #EnvironmentalRemediation #ChemicalEngineering https://lnkd.in/dmpeVWff DOI: https://lnkd.in/dp2WK7xh

9️⃣ th project representative featured in #WhatELLIPSEmeanstome is #ELLIPSE's Head of the Research Area: 𝓑𝓮𝓻𝓷𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓭 𝓓𝓻𝓸𝓼𝓰 from BEST - Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH🔄 "ELLIPSE is an innovative adventure on combining international efforts for valorizing industrial by-products and wastes. This is important as we need to utilize all sorts of resources available to establish a future circular economy.  Our team at BEST will scale up the process of anaerobic acidification of sludge from the pulp and paper industry to a 1 m³ reactor. We want to produce volatile fatty acids which will be further processed to the biopolymer PHA. One of the best aspects of the project is that we share knowledge and learn from each other's expertise." #WhatELLIPSEmeanstome🖍 It's #ELLIPSEFriday📣 #CBEresearch #circulareconomy #zerowaste #bioplastics #PHA #VFAs #biofertilisers #renewablenergy #sustainability

🌱♻️ Keratin is a tough waste material found in many industrial products. Breaking it down has been a challenge for many years, but this research explores new ways to do it using engineered enzymes, offering a greener and more efficient alternative to traditional methods. Discover how: https://lnkd.in/dvyxTbBF 

Chinese scientists recently made waves with a novel coal-to-protein breakthrough! As global demand for #AnimalFeed skyrockets, this innovative solution offers an alternative to traditional #ProteinSources. By converting coal into protein using methanol, the team aims to tackle protein shortages #sustainably and cost-effectively. 💡🔬 This breakthrough holds immense potential to ensure food security for future generations. 🌍🌱 Check out the full article in Interesting Engineering to learn more about this transformative technology! Follow the link: https://ow.ly/Lv6r50QB7v4 #Sustainability #CoalToProtein

We were glad to share with you our presentation on the topic Application of Shimadzu chromatography systems for biosurfactant analyses at The Seminar of Shimadzu users 2024. Evonik’s biosurfactants make a clean sweep – literally. They not only remove grease and dirt but are also eco-friendly and gentle on the skin. They are 100 percent biodegradable and therefore enable circular economy. They come with the lowest aquatic toxic profile available on the surfactant market and are safe for oceanic life. All our biosurfactants are produced from locally sourced (EU) bio-based raw materials without the use of tropical oils. They are produced by a safer, mild and low energy fermentation process. Our biosurfactants perform in any condition -independent from water quality. #Evonik #Biosurfactant #Sustainability #Biotechnology #Biosolutions #Shimadzu

Unlock the Power of Microbial Technology with Bioritin FOG! Bioritin FOG leverages advanced plant-based microbes and enzymes like protease and lipase to tackle the toughest fats, oils, and grease (FOG) issues. Unlike traditional chemical treatments, these microbes break down complex compounds into simpler, safer forms without leaving any toxic residues behind. This eco-friendly approach not only ensures cleaner water but also promotes long-term system health by reducing blockages and maintenance needs. Embrace a sustainable, efficient, and chemical-free solution for a healthier planet. For inquiries, contact at komal@jswel.com #BioritinFOG #MicrobialTechnology #Innovation #Biotechnology #Science #Sustainability #Research #TechAdvancement #FutureOfTech #UnlockPotential