Greening up the fight against emerging contaminants: algae-based nanoparticles for water remediation
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DOI: 10.1007/s10098-024-02862-7
Abstract: Nanoparticles are commonly used for different purposes, including as photocatalysts, biosensors, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer agents. Recently, the synthesis of nanoparticles via biological techniques has become popular due to cost efficiency, sustainability, and the least… read more here.
Keywords: based nanoparticles; greening fight; algae based; fight emerging ... See more keywords
Can algae-based technologies be an affordable green process for biofuel production and wastewater remediation?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.02.031
Abstract: Algae is a well-known organism that its characteristic is prominent for biofuel production and wastewater remediation. This critical review aims to present the applicability of algae with in-depth discussion regarding three key aspects: (i) characterization… read more here.
Keywords: based technologies; biofuel production; production wastewater; wastewater remediation ... See more keywords
Studies on Zero-cost algae based phytoremediation of dye and heavy metal from simulated wastewater
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125971
Abstract: Abstract In the present study, filamentous algae, an emerging candidate for biofuel and other useful chemical production, has been investigated as a biological adsorbent for the removal of contaminants from synthetic wastewater. Operational parameters were… read more here.
Keywords: wastewater; phytoremediation; zero cost; studies zero ... See more keywords
Algae-based metallic nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization and applications.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2019.105656
Abstract: Nanomaterials (NMs) tailored via conventional physicochemical routes play havoc with the environment that has led to the evolution of competent green routes for the actualization of a circular economy on an industrial-scale. Algae belonging to… read more here.
Keywords: metallic nanoparticles; based metallic; characterization applications; characterization ... See more keywords
Soot Morphology and Nanostructure Differences between Chinese Aviation Kerosene and Algae-Based Aviation Biofuel in Free Jet Laminar Diffusion Flames
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c05125
Abstract: Aircraft soot has a significant effect on the air quality and human health. The aim of this study is to investigate the evolution of soot morphology in free jet laminar diffusion flames between Chinese traditional… read more here.
Keywords: algae based; microscopy; aviation; biofuel ... See more keywords
Wastewater treatment by algae-based membrane bioreactors: a review of the arrangement of a membrane reactor, physico-chemical properties, advantages and challenges
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DOI: 10.1039/d4ra04417g
Abstract: Reducing wastewater contaminants is an emerging area of particular concern for many industrialized and developing countries in improving the ecological quality of their water sources. In this case, the use of algae-based microbial reactors for… read more here.
Keywords: wastewater treatment; membrane bioreactors; algae based; treatment ... See more keywords
Algae-based green AgNPs, AuNPs, and FeNPs as potential nanoremediators
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DOI: 10.1515/gps-2023-0008
Abstract: Abstract This review addresses green algae-based gold (Au), iron (Fe), and silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) as eco-friendly nanomaterials to deal with biological, organic, and inorganic environmental contaminants. Among nanotechnological tools that can fully degrade, adsorb,… read more here.
Keywords: algae based; eco friendly; green agnps; based green ... See more keywords
Polyurethane Foam and Algae-Based Activated Carbon Biocomposites for Oil Spill Remediation
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DOI: 10.3390/ma17164137
Abstract: This study investigates the incorporation of algae-based activated carbon into polyurethane foam to improve a biocomposite for gasoil sorption. The biocomposites were thoroughly analyzed using various techniques to examine the properties of both the blank… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; activated carbon; based activated; foam ... See more keywords
Algae-Based Nanoparticles for Oral Drug Delivery Systems
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DOI: 10.3390/md22030098
Abstract: Drug administration by oral delivery is the preferred route, regardless of some remaining challenges, such as short resident time and toxicity issues. One strategy to overcome these barriers is utilizing mucoadhesive vectors that can increase… read more here.
Keywords: based nanoparticles; drug delivery; delivery; drug ... See more keywords
Preliminary Evaluation of the Application of Algae-Based Biostimulants on Almond
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11223083
Abstract: To improve almond performance under water limitations, the use of algae-based biostimulants may become a useful tool to reduce drought stress. However, besides possible effects on plant behavior, changes in fruit characteristics must also be… read more here.
Keywords: evaluation application; preliminary evaluation; algae based; biostimulants almond ... See more keywords