Strong adsorption of metolachlor by biochar prepared from walnut shells in water
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-14117-9
Abstract: In this study, we investigated the removal of metolachlor (MET) by biochar (BC) prepared from walnut shells (W-BC) compared with BCs made from cow dung (D-BC) and corn cobs (C-BC) by characterizing the adsorption kinetics,… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; walnut shells; prepared walnut; biochar prepared ... See more keywords
Addition of walnut shells biochar to alkaline arable soil caused contradictory effects on CO2 and N2O emissions, nutrients availability, and enzymes activity.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133476
Abstract: Mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions and improving soil health using biochar (BC) shall help achieving the UN-Sustainable Development Goals. The impacts of walnut shells biochar (WSB) pyrolyzed at different temperatures on CO2 and N2O… read more here.
Keywords: n2o emissions; walnut shells; soil; co2 n2o ... See more keywords
Integral valorisation of walnut shells based on a three-step sequential delignification.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114730
Abstract: Walnut kernels represent no more than 50-60% of the total weight of the fruit, so the sum of walnut shells generated every year is immense. Nonetheless, these shells could be further valorised for the extraction… read more here.
Keywords: valorisation walnut; integral valorisation; walnut; delignification ... See more keywords
Optimization of Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Phenolic Compounds from Walnut Shells and Characterization of Their Antioxidant Activities
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DOI: 10.12691/jfnr-8-1-7
Abstract: Million tons of walnut shells, the waste by-product from walnut industries, are produced annually worldwide and are under-utilized in kernel manufacturing. Walnut shells are rich in phenolic compounds thus are valuable sources for antioxidants. In… read more here.
Keywords: ultrasound assisted; walnut shells; phenolic compounds; assisted extraction ... See more keywords
Fixed bed column experiments using cotton gin waste and walnut shells-derived biochar as low-cost solutions to removing pharmaceuticals from aqueous solutions.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4356550
Abstract: Acetaminophen (ACT), sulfapyridine (SPY), ibuprofen (IBP) and docusate (DCT) are pharmaceuticals with widespread usage that experience incomplete removal in wastewater treatment systems. While further removal of these pharmaceuticals from wastewater effluent is desired prior to… read more here.
Keywords: gin waste; cotton gin; walnut shells;
Study of the Briquetting Process of Walnut Shells for Pyrolysis and Combustion
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DOI: 10.3390/app13106285
Abstract: Walnut shells can be used as fuels in power plants directly or as biochars obtained by pyrolysis or torrefaction. They are an example of clean waste biomass which shows a low ash content and a… read more here.
Keywords: quality; briquettes obtained; walnut shells; pyrolysis ... See more keywords
Application of Walnut Shells-Derived Biopolyol in the Synthesis of Rigid Polyurethane Foams
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DOI: 10.3390/ma13122687
Abstract: This study aimed to examine rigid polyurethane (PUR) foam properties that were synthesized from walnut shells (WS)-based polyol. The Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) results revealed that the liquefaction of walnut shells was successfully performed.… read more here.
Keywords: pur foams; rigid polyurethane; walnut shells; based polyol ... See more keywords
Apricot Seed Shells and Walnut Shells as Unconventional Sugars and Lignin Sources
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031455
Abstract: The present study focuses on using apricot seeds shells and walnut shells as a potential renewable material for biorefinery in Ukraine. The goal of the research work was to determine the relationship between the chemical… read more here.
Keywords: pretreatment; sugars lignin; walnut shells; shells walnut ... See more keywords