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A Study of Isosorbide Synthesis from Sorbitol for Material Applications Using Isosorbide Dimethacrylate for Enhancement of Bio-Based Resins
(MDPI, 2023-09-04)Bio-based cross-linkers can fulfill the role of enhancing additives in bio-sourced curable materials that do not compare with artificial resin precursors. Isosorbide dimethacrylate (ISDMMA) synthesized from isosorbide (ISD) ... -
Density of bulk trap states of hybrid lead halide perovskite single crystals: temperature modulated space-charge-limited-currents
(Springer Nature, 2019-03-04)Temperature-modulated space-charge-limited-current spectroscopy (TMSCLC) is applied to quantitatively evaluate the density of trap states in the band-gap with high energy resolution of semiconducting hybrid lead halide ... -
Impact of various oxidation processes used for removal of sulfamethoxazole on the quality of treated wastewater
(KeAi Communications Co., Ltd., 2023-04-17)The objective of this research is to describe the impact of different advanced oxidation processes used for the removal of sulfamethoxazole on wastewater quality. Ozone, UV, a combination of ozone and UV, and plasma discharge ... -
Coconut oil as Bio-based PCM: characteristics and compatibility with plastics
(Sciendo, 2023-01-14)The current use of buildings is facing an unprecedented increase in energy costs, especially in the European Union. The energy costs can be reduced by energy savings and by increased use of renewable energy represented ... -
Humic Substances: From Supramolecular Aggregation to Fractal Conformation-Is There Time for a New Paradigm?
(MDPI, 2023-02-09)Natural organic matter, including humic substances (HS), comprises complex secondary structures with no defined covalent chemical bonds and stabilized by inter- and intra-molecular interactions, such as hydrogen bonding, ... -
Manure Maturation with Biochar: Effects on Plant Biomass, Manure Quality and Soil Microbiological Characteristics
(MDPI, 2022-03-25)Application of biochar and composts prepared from organic wastes as soil amendments has been recognized as a beneficial strategy to enhance soil fertility and crop production. However, the modification of manures with ... -
Does Digestate Dose Affect Fodder Security and Nutritive Value?
(MDPI, 2022-01-19)With the rising interest in digestate use as a fertilizer on permanent cultures, there is a need to examine its effects on food and feed quality. This study is focused on the use of digestate in grassland fertilization and ... -
Cattle Manure Fermented with Biochar and Humic Substances Improve the Crop Biomass, Microbiological Properties and Nutrient Status of Soil
(MDPI, 2022-02-16)Co-composting of raw manure with other organic sources has recently gained the attention of the scientific community. In the present study, raw manure and manures enriched with humic substances (Humac) or biochar were ... -
Reduce the sulphur dioxide content of wine by biological process in relation to the content of polyphenolic substances
(Slovak university of agriculture in Nitra, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food sciences, 2022-04-01)In recent years, many papers have paid attention to the bioactive compounds, particularly to the antioxidant activity of polyphenolic compounds in food and beverages, due to their positive effect on human body. Therefore, ... -
High-Pressure Depolymerization of Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) Using Bio-Based Solvents: A Way to Produce Alkyl Esters Which Can Be Modified to Polymerizable Monomers
(MDPI, 2022-12-01)The polyesters poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) used in various applications such as food packaging or 3D printing were depolymerized by biobased aliphatic alcohols—methanol and ethanol with the ... -
Microwave pyrolyzed sewage sludge: influence on soil microbiology, nutrient status, and plant biomass
(Springer Nature, 2022-11-28)Background: Sewage sludge (SS) has been considered a potent source of soil nutrients. However, its direct application to agricultural soils have been discouraged owing to its toxic nature. Therefore, conversion and ... -
Food and agricultural wastesderived biochars in combination with mineral fertilizer as sustainable soil amendments to enhance soil microbiological activity, nutrient cycling and crop production
(Frontiers, 2022-10-06)The ever-increasing human population associated with high rate of waste generation may pose serious threats to soil ecosystem. Nevertheless, conversion of agricultural and food wastes to biochar has been shown as a beneficial ... -
Effect of biodegradable poly-3-hydroxybutyrate amendment on the soil biochemical properties and fertility under varying sand loads
(Springer Nature, 2022-10-28)Background: Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (P3HB) is a bacterial intracellular carbon and energy storage polymer, used as a thermoplastic polyester in a wide array of industrial and agricultural applications. However, how the soil ... -
A Simple Method for Quantification of Polyhydroxybutyrate and Polylactic Acid Micro-Bioplastics in Soils by Evolved Gas Analysis
(MDPI, 2022-03-15)Conventional plastics are being slowly replaced by biodegradable ones to prevent plastic pollution. However, in the natural environment, the biodegradation of plastics is usually slow or incomplete due to unfavorable ... -
Environmental assessment of PBDEs contamination in the Svitava River, Czech Republic
(Maghira and Maas Publications, 2016-08-09)OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the contamination level of aquatic ecosystems of the Svitava River, situated in the South Moravian Region (Czech Republic), by residues of selected brominated flame retardants. ... -
Effects of microplastics to aquatic environment
(University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021-02-18)Plastics with their pervasive distribution are gradually becoming a global threat to the environment. Plastic items undergo slow degradation and fragmentation to smaller particles called microplastics. Microplastics can ... -
Effect of Seed Coating and PEG-Induced Drought on the Germination Capacity of Five Clover Crops
(MDPI, 2021-04-03)The effect of coating the seed of clover crops by water absorbing seed process (WASP) technology pelletization on its germination capacity was studied in conditions of diverse drought intensities simulated by different ... -
Biochar and Sulphur Enriched Digestate: Utilization of Agriculture Associated Waste Products for Improved Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Content, Microbial Activity, and Plant Growth
(MDPI, 2021-10-12)A number of agriculture residues may be used either directly or after suitable treatment as amendments to improve soil quality. Such materials include biochar made of agriculture residues, digestate or elemental sulphur ... -
The Potential of Biochar Made from Agricultural Residues to Increase Soil Fertility and Microbial Activity: Impacts on Soils with Varying Sand Content
(MDPI, 2021-06-03)Different types of soil respond variably to biochar amendment. Soil structure and fertility are properties which strongly affect the impacts of biochar on soil fertility and microbial activity. A pot experiment with lettuce ... -
Stability Enhancements on Methylammonium Lead-Based Perovskite Nanoparticles: the Smart Use of Host Matrices
(Wiley-VCH, 2021-11-05)Despite the current advancements, yet improving the intrinsic structure and external environmental stability of hybrid metal halide perovskite nanomaterials is required for developing efficient perovskite-based devices. ...
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