Articles publicats Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Agrària i Tecnologia Agroalimentària: Enviaments recents
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Extracting value from spent yerba mate residue: Lignocellulose-reinforced poly-l-lactic acid composites for fused deposition modeling
Developing sustainable, biodegradable materials for 3D printing is vital to addressing global environmental challenges and reducing dependency on fossil-based resources. This study introduces novel filaments for fused ...
AgNP–Zeolite integrated into cellulose nanofibers for enhanced ethylene scavenging performance
Postharvest accumulation of ethylene accelerates ripening and senescence, significantly reducing the shelf-life. This work developed a multifunctional ethylene-scavenging system utilizing silver nanoparticle (Ag ...
Biological processes modelling for MBR systems: A review of the state-of-the-art focusing on SMP and EPS
A mathematical correlation between biomass kinetic and membrane fouling can improve the understanding and spread of Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology, especially in solving the membrane fouling issues. On this behalf, ...
Modeling MBR fouling: A critical review analysis towards establishing a framework for good modeling practices
This study critically analyses filtration process modeling in membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology. More specifically, the variety of approaches and assumptions considered within a curated selection of resistance-in-series ...
Integrated assessment of sulfate-based AOPs for pharmaceutical active compound removal from wastewater
Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have been proposed as tertiary treatments for municipal WWTP effluents. UV-activated peroxydisulfate (PDS) and peroxymonosulfate (PMS) are viable technological alternatives for treating ...
What does it take to renature cities? An expert-based analysis of barriers and strategies for the implementation of nature-based solutions
This paper uses an expert-based methodology to survey the barriers and strategies related to the implementation of nature-based solutions (NBS). The ambition of the paper is to offer a bird's eye overview of the difficulties ...
Impact of natural zeolite on chemical and biochemical properties of vineyard soils
Sustained tillage and continual applications of phytopharmaceutical and fertilizers using heavy machineries frequently give rise to soil erosion, loss of soil organic matter (SOM) and contamination phenomena in Mediterranean ...
Susceptible soil organic matter, SOM, fractions to agricultural management practices in salt-affected soils
In the recent decades, soil salinity became the main human-induced soil degradation causes in Egypt’s Nile Delta Valley (ENDV) by affecting the stabilization processes of soil organic matter (SOM). However, soil organic ...
The role of soil as a carbon sink in coastal salt-marsh and agropastoral systems at La Pletera, NE Spain
To evaluate the potential of natural and modified salt-marsh soils to store organic carbon and their soil properties, we investigated six soil environments located at La Pletera salt-marsh area, NE Spain. Namely, Ruderal ...
Can ESG Performance Sustainably Reduce Corporate Financing Constraints Based on Sustainability Value Proposition?
Under the pressure of global low-carbon transformation, the sustainable development initiative of the United Nations has gradually become an essential orientation of corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ...
Lignin nanoparticles as Pickering stabilizers: emulsion engineering through physicochemical design and meta-analysis
This review systematically examines the principal physicochemical parameters that govern the formation, stability, and properties of Pickering emulsions stabilized by lignin nanoparticles (LNPs). We consider the role of ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Augmented “Living” Meta-Analyses toward Critical Thinking Engagement in Chemical Education and Research: A Case Study of Nanocellulose-Stabilized Pickering Emulsions
As research on sustainable and advanced materials accelerates (e.g., cellulose-based composites and functionalized nanomaterials), research output has expanded rapidly, increasing complexity and making it challenging for ...
Benchmarking Machine Learning Algorithms for Microbial Electro-methanogenesis: A Comprehensive Assessment with SHAP-based Insights
Microbial electromethanogenesis (EM) presents a promising pathway for sustainable biogas upgrading, but accurately predicting its performance is challenging due to complex, nonlinear process dynamics. Here, we systematically ...
Empowering microbial proteins: Continuous electro-fermentation of hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria from water, urea and carbon dioxide
The global demand for sustainable protein sources is driving research into microbial protein production, with hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria identified as particularly promising candidates. This research investigates the ...
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Augmented “Living” Meta-Analyses toward Critical Thinking Engagement in Chemical Education and Research: A Case Study of Nanocellulose-Stabilized Pickering Emulsions
As research on sustainable and advanced materials accelerates (e.g., cellulose-based composites and functionalized nanomaterials), research output has expanded rapidly, increasing complexity and making it challenging for ...
Silylated Softwood and Hardwood Lignin: Impact on Thermomechanical and Interfacial Properties of PLA Biocomposites
Achieving compatibility between biopolymers and natural fillers is a significant challenge in developing sustainable materials. PLA–lignin biocomposites frequently demonstrate poor interfacial adhesion, mostly due to ...
Synthesis and Characterization of Photo-Crosslinkable Coumarin- Based Poly(lactic acid) as a Promising Material for 3D Printing Applications
Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a biopolymer that resembles oil-based plastics in its mechanical properties. However, in manufacturing techniques such as fused deposition modeling (FDM), the inherent characteristics of the ...
Characterisation of Cork Volatile Organic Compounds Using TD-GC-MS: Effects of Origin, Washing Process, and Thermal Processing of Cork Stoppers
This study presents a green and solvent-free methodology based on thermal desorption coupled to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (TD-GC-MS) to characterise cork's volatile aromatic (VOC) profile. Samples from three ...
Active food packaging based on Pickering emulsions of essential oils stabilized by cationic cellulose nanofibers
Due to environmental concerns about non-biodegradability of conventional plastic packaging, there is a growing shift towards sustainable alternatives such as paper-based food packaging. In this context, Pickering emulsions ...
Efficient Adsorption of Lead on Hydro-Pyrochar Synthesized by Two-Step Conversion of Corn Cob in Magnesium Chloride Medium
This study used widely available waste biomass, corn cob (CC), to remove Pb ions from aqueous solutions. A two-step conversion of this material was carried out to improve its adsorption characteristics. Firstly, CC was ...
