Manmeet Kour, Rajeev Kumar, Savita Chaudhary
This review examines the progress in starch-based bioplastics, highlighting their biodegradability and potential to replace traditional plastics. It discusses enhancement techniques like copolymerization, plasticization, and blending with cellulose, PLA, and PHA to improve mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and barrier properties. The paper also explores their applications in food packaging, medical, and electronics, demonstrating their versatility and environmental benefits.
ChemSci Advances 1(2), 47-66 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.69626/csa.2024.0047Gurleen Kaur, Anu Devi, Raman Kumar, Nivedita Agnihotri
Summary: The review explores the potential of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) in wastewater treatment, highlighting their ability to generate bioelectricity while treating wastewater sustainably. It discusses advancements in MFC technology, including structural modifications and novel materials, and emphasizes the need for further research to overcome challenges in scaling up for industrial applications.
ChemSci Advances 1(2), 67-76 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.69626/csa.2024.0067Shikha Anand, Rajesh K. Yadav, Aditya Nath Yadav, Satyam Singh, Rehana Shahin, Jin-OoK Baeg, Kamini Singh, Maneesha Pandey, Suman Yadav, D. K. Dwivedi
Summary: This research presents the ADGCAAQ photocatalyst, developed from aloe vera-derived graphene and 1, 4-diamino anthraquinone, demonstrating its effectiveness in degrading 4-nitrophenol under solar light. The study details the photocatalyst’s synthesis through a condensation method and its impressive properties, such as slow charge carrier recombination and high molar absorption. The ADGCAAQ photocatalyst shows significant degradation efficiency with H2O2, highlighting its potential in environmental pollution mitigation.
ChemSci Advances 1(2), 77-87 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.69626/csa.2024.0077Akshi E Morris, Advait Patil, Shraddha Sadekar, Ankita Choudhury, Mahadevi Munde, Ashok D Chougale, Mayur Kurade, Byong-Hun Jeon , Rahul Tanpure, Sachin Agawane, Vishal Dawkar
Summary: This research identifies a novel Bacillus species AAV from garden soil, capable of completely decolorizing malachite green dye within an hour under shaking conditions. The study shows enhanced activity of lignin peroxidase, laccase, and tyrosinase enzymes during the decolorization process. Bacillus sp. AAV efficiently degrades MG dye at alkaline pH and 40°C, proposing its use in treating various textile dyes and effluents without phytotoxic effects.
ChemSci Advances 1(2), 88-95 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.69626/csa.2024.0088S. Stephen Rajkumar Inbanathan, Poornima Jeyasekaran, S. Irfana Parveen, S. Shri Tharani Priya, K. Sneka
Summary: The study investigates silver nanoparticles synthesized using Cardiospermum halicacabum leaf extract. Characterization techniques confirmed the successful formation of nanoparticles. Initial antimicrobial tests against E. coli and S. aureus showed limited efficacy, suggesting the need for optimization. The research underscores the potential of these green-synthesized nanoparticles in various applications.
ChemSci Advances 1(2), 96-103 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.69626/csa.2024.0096Gamze Erdoğdu
Summary: The study developed a ferrocene/graphene-modified glassy carbon electrode for efficient diazinon detection. Using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), the electrode demonstrated high sensitivity, stability, and a broad detection range. The modification significantly improved electron transfer and catalytic activity, showcasing potential applications in environmental monitoring and contaminant detection.
ChemSci Advances 1(2), 104-110 (2024)
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Gamze Erdoğdu
Summary: The study developed a ferrocene/graphene-modified glassy carbon electrode for efficient diazinon detection. Using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV), the electrode demonstrated high sensitivity, stability, and a broad detection range. The modification significantly improved electron transfer and catalytic activity, showcasing potential applications in environmental monitoring and contaminant detection.
ChemSci Advances 1(2), 104-110 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.69626/csa.2024.0104