Advances in natural rubber seed shell utilization in polymer technology

The valorization of rubber seed shell into useful materials for industrial applications in polymer technology is of great interest. The usefulness of this material is borne out of the ease of processing; it’s readily available at low or no cost, and less abrasive to equipment. Literature and research reports have shown that rubber seed shell has gained applications in the adhesive industry as reinforcing additive, in electrode manufacturing, as filler in polymer composites, as sorbent in the uptake of heavy metals during waste water treatments, as starting material in the production carbon materials for value added products for the industry. However, there are still outstanding prospects in the utilization of this material in various areas of polymer technology such as a lignocellulosic source for the production of biodegradable foams, polymer gels, second generation bio-plastics and biofuels, and as surfactants. This review examines the results of a retrospective and prospective study in polymer technology of the latent properties inherent in rubber seed shell with particular emphasis on its utilization in polymer technology.

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Sugarcane Wax - A Par Excellent by-Product of Sugar Industry - A Review

Agricultural Reviews ◽

10.18805/ag.r-2055 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

S. Mohan ◽

L. Chithra ◽

R. Nageswari ◽

V. Manimozhi Selvi ◽

M. Mathialagan

Keyword(s):

Sugar Industry ◽

Economic Value ◽

Value Added ◽

Industrial Applications ◽

Press Mud ◽

A Value ◽

Cash Crops ◽

By Products ◽

Sugarcane Processing ◽

Value Added Products

Sugarcane is one of the major cash crops, used for the production of sugar and ethanol. Sugarcane processing, results in many by by-products like bagasse, molasses and press mud which have economic value. Also, the by-products serve to generate many value added products. Sugarcane wax is a value added product obtained by the processing of press mud. It has pharmaceutical, agricultural and industrial applications. n-Triacontanol, Policosanol, D-003 acids and waxes are some of the products derived from the sugarcane wax. This article attempt discusses the various methods of extraction of sugarcane wax, its constituents and its characteristics and applications of the products derived from the sugarcane wax.

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Nitrogen-doped metal-free carbon catalysts for (electro)chemical CO2 conversion and valorisation

Dalton Transactions ◽

10.1039/c9dt01691k ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 48 (36) ◽

pp. 13508-13528 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Diana M. Fernandes ◽

Andreia F. Peixoto ◽

Cristina Freire

Keyword(s):

Electrochemical Reduction ◽

Carbon Materials ◽

Value Added ◽

Co2 Conversion ◽

Nitrogen Doped ◽

Metal Free ◽

Recent Developments ◽

Carbon Catalysts ◽

Made In ◽

Value Added Products

This review focuses on the recent developments made in the fabrication of N-doped carbon materials for enhanced CO2 conversion and electrochemical reduction into high-value-added products.

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Elucidation of the regio- and chemoselectivity of enzymatic allylic oxidations with Pleurotus sapidus – conversion of selected spirocyclic terpenoids and computational analysis

Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry ◽

10.3762/bjoc.9.262 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. 2233-2241 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Verena Weidmann ◽

Mathias Schaffrath ◽

Holger Zorn ◽

Julia Rehbein ◽

Wolfgang Maison

Keyword(s):

Food Industry ◽

Value Added ◽

Industrial Applications ◽

Radical Mechanism ◽

Bond Dissociation Energies ◽

Dissociation Energies ◽

Edible Fungus ◽

Steric Accessibility ◽

Pleurotus Sapidus ◽

Value Added Products

Allylic oxidations of olefins to enones allow the efficient synthesis of value-added products from simple olefinic precursors like terpenes or terpenoids. Biocatalytic variants have a large potential for industrial applications, particularly in the pharmaceutical and food industry. Herein we report efficient biocatalytic allylic oxidations of spirocyclic terpenoids by a lyophilisate of the edible fungus Pleurotus sapidus. This ‘’mushroom catalysis’’ is operationally simple and allows the conversion of various unsaturated spirocyclic terpenoids. A number of new spirocyclic enones have thus been obtained with good regio- and chemoselectivity and chiral separation protocols for enantiomeric mixtures have been developed. The oxidations follow a radical mechanism and the regioselectivity of the reaction is mainly determined by bond-dissociation energies of the available allylic CH-bonds and steric accessibility of the oxidation site.

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Potential Usage of Edible Mushrooms and Their Residues to Retrieve Valuable Supplies for Industrial Applications

Journal of Fungi ◽

10.3390/jof7060427 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (6) ◽

pp. 427

Author(s):

Harsh Kumar ◽

Kanchan Bhardwaj ◽

Ruchi Sharma ◽

Eugenie Nepovimova ◽

Natália Cruz-Martins ◽

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Keyword(s):

Agricultural Waste ◽

Value Added ◽

Edible Mushroom ◽

Edible Films ◽

Industrial Applications ◽

Edible Mushrooms ◽

Raw Material ◽

Medicinal Properties ◽

Disposal Problem ◽

Value Added Products

Currently, the food and agricultural sectors are concerned about environmental problems caused by raw material waste, and they are looking for strategies to reduce the growing amount of waste disposal. Now, approaches are being explored that could increment and provide value-added products from agricultural waste to contribute to the circular economy and environmental protection. Edible mushrooms have been globally appreciated for their medicinal properties and nutritional value, but during the mushroom production process nearly one-fifth of the mushroom gets wasted. Therefore, improper disposal of mushrooms and untreated residues can cause fungal disease. The residues of edible mushrooms, being rich in sterols, vitamin D2, amino acids, and polysaccharides, among others, makes it underutilized waste. Most of the published literature has primarily focused on the isolation of bioactive components of these edible mushrooms; however, utilization of waste or edible mushrooms themselves, for the production of value-added products, has remained an overlooked area. Waste of edible mushrooms also represents a disposal problem, but they are a rich source of important compounds, owing to their nutritional and functional properties. Researchers have started exploiting edible mushroom by-products/waste for value-added goods with applications in diverse fields. Bioactive compounds obtained from edible mushrooms are being used in media production and skincare formulations. Furthermore, diverse applications from edible mushrooms are also being explored, including the synthesis of biosorbent, biochar, edible films/coating, probiotics, nanoparticles and cosmetic products. The primary intent of this review is to summarize the information related to edible mushrooms and their valorization in developing value-added products with industrial applications.

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Challenges in industrial applications of technical lignins

BioResources ◽

10.15376/biores.6.3.3547-3568 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 3547-3568

Author(s):

Alexey Vishtal ◽

Andrzej Kraslawski

Keyword(s):

Value Added ◽

Industrial Applications ◽

Processing Method ◽

Limiting Factors ◽

Lignocellulosic Materials ◽

Vast Amount ◽

Efficient Conversion ◽

Value Added Products ◽

Technical Lignins

The primary aim of modern biorefineries is the efficient conversion of lignocellulosic materials into valuable products. Sugars and oils can be converted into valuable chemicals, but processing of lignin is still a challenge. A vast amount of lignin is incinerated to produce process steam and energy, and only a very small part is used for the production of value-added products. Technical lignins are isolated as by-streams in lignocellulosic refineries, e.g., as kraft, soda, organosolv, and hydrolysis lignins, as well as lignosulphonates. They have a modified structure and contain impurities that are dependent on the processing method. The structure and the composition of technical lignins restrict their subsequent applications. This paper reviews limiting factors in utilization of technical lignins. Four major classes of problems are identified, and approaches to overcoming these problems are suggested.

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Yellow Oleander (Thevetia peruviana) Seed as a Potential Bioresource for Industrial Applications

Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry ◽

10.2174/1570193x17666191230122142 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (7) ◽

pp. 855-871 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bidangshri Basumatary ◽

Biswajit Nath ◽

Pranjal Kalita ◽

Bipul Das ◽

Sanjay Basumatary

Keyword(s):

Animal Feed ◽

Raw Materials ◽

Value Added ◽

Industrial Applications ◽

Edible Oil ◽

Edible Fruit ◽

Thevetia Peruviana ◽

High Concern ◽

Potential Use ◽

Value Added Products

Raw materials from renewable natural resources for industrial applications are in high concern in recent industrial research. Researchers invest their time in the management of waste as well as the conversion of waste to wealth. In that line, the production of biofuels including biodiesel, and value-added products from non-edible oil sources as well as from the generated waste biomasses, are in the tilt of research in recent times. Preparation of different oleochemicals such as grease, resins, soap, lubricants, etc. from vegetable oils, and utilization of seed cake as fertilizer, animal feed, medicine, etc. are encouraged as a part of the generation of waste to wealth as per today’s environment is concerned. In recent days, various reports on the production of biodiesel and other oleochemicals from non-edible oil sources are published in various scientific journals. Yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) is a tropical shrub which produces a toxic non-edible fruit containing a high percentage of seed oil (up to 67%), protein (30-37%) as well as other medicinally important phytochemicals. It is attracting the researchers worldwide for the production of biodiesel, various oleochemicals, medicine, animal feed, etc. In this study, biodiesel and various value-added products synthesized from Thevetia peruviana oil and cake are reviewed to generate and popularize the potential use of yellow oleander seed for various industrial applications and accordingly, for substantial growth in cultivation for commercial-scale requirements.

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Advances in Wastewater Treatment I

10.21741/9781644901151 ◽

2021 ◽

Keyword(s):

Waste Water ◽

Heavy Metals ◽

Wastewater Treatment ◽

Advanced Oxidation Processes ◽

Low Cost ◽

New Materials ◽

Oxidation Processes ◽

Removal Of Heavy Metals ◽

Membrane Technologies ◽

Water Treatments

The book presents new materials and methods for waste water treatments; including advanced oxidation processes, membrane technologies, detection and removal of heavy metals and organic compounds, and the use of nanomaterials, low cost adsorbents and bio flocculants.

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Challenges in industrial applications of technical lignins

BioResources ◽

10.15376/biores.6.3.vishtal ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 3547-3568 ◽

Cited By ~ 87

Author(s):

Alexey Vishtal ◽

Andrzej Kraslawski

Keyword(s):

Value Added ◽

Industrial Applications ◽

Processing Method ◽

Limiting Factors ◽

Lignocellulosic Materials ◽

Vast Amount ◽

Efficient Conversion ◽

Value Added Products ◽

Technical Lignins

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Bioactives from Agri-Food Wastes: Present Insights and Future Challenges

Molecules ◽

10.3390/molecules25030510 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 510 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Sana Ben-Othman ◽

Ivi Jõudu ◽

Rajeev Bhat

Keyword(s):

Value Added ◽

Industrial Sector ◽

Industrial Applications ◽

Food Wastes ◽

Comprehensive Information ◽

Future Challenges ◽

Exotic Fruits ◽

Additional Income ◽

By Products ◽

Value Added Products

Sustainable utilization of agri-food wastes and by-products for producing value-added products (for cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food industrial applications) provides an opportunity for earning additional income for the dependent industrial sector. Besides, effective valorisation of wastes/by-products can efficiently help in reducing environmental stress by decreasing unwarranted pollution. The major focus of this review is to provide comprehensive information on valorisation of agri-food wastes and by-products with focus laid on bioactive compounds and bioactivity. The review covers the bioactives identified from wastes and by-products of plants (fruits, exotic fruits, vegetables and seeds), animals (dairy and meat) and marine (fish, shellfish seaweeds) resources. Further, insights on the present status and future challenges of sustainably utilizing agri-food wastes/by-products for value addition will be highlighted.

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