The sustainability of phytomass-derived materials: thermodynamical aspects, life cycle analysis and research perspectives

Abstract

A multiscale approach to sustainability was selected to analyse lignocellulose uses and availability with a focus on biomass growth, paper, insulation, construction wood, information and communication technologies, and biobased textiles.

Preparative regio- and stereoselective α-hydroxylation of medium chain mono- and dicarboxylic fatty acids

“…Due to the need to change our fossil-based economy to a renewable based one, [1][2][3][4][5][6] methods to transform renewables with high selectivity are in demand. Thereby fatty acids can be considered as a broadly available raw material and selected methods for their transformation have been reported.…”

Perspectives on facilitating natural gas and hydrogen storage in clathrate hydrates under a static system

“…Global warming is becoming more severe due to human activities in various industrial fields, causing climate change and the destruction of ecosystems. 1 Among the contributors, carbon dioxide emissions from energy sectors have the most significant impact. 2,3 As part of ongoing efforts to mitigate carbon emissions, the energy sector is transitioning toward the use of renewable energy sources such as wind, 4,5 solar, 6,7 and waves, 8,9 which do not emit carbon sources during electricity generation.…”

Strategic Use of Extremophilic Microalgae as a Carbon Source in the Thermo-Chemical Process

“…Carbon demand has intensified with the increase in economic growth and is proportional to the life quality index . Most carbon has been procured from fossil resources since the Industrial Revolution . Obsessive reliance on fossil resources to meet the enormous demand for carbon inevitably leads to unwanted socioeconomic tension due to the uneven geographical distribution and finite nature of the resources. , In addition, anthropogenic carbon discharge (CO 2 ) into the atmosphere arising from the consumption of fossil resources is one of the key contributors to the earth’s carbon cycle, exceeding the full capacity of natural carbon sink .…”