Biomass carbon mining to develop nature-inspired materials for a circular economy

Data-driven representative models to accelerate scaled-up atomistic simulations of bitumen and biobased complex fluids

“…To this end, bio-oils from pyrolysis of biomass waste are drawing attention as asphalt rejuvenators due to their ability to scavenge free radicals and hinder damage caused by oxidative ageing. 6,7 Similarly, there is also strong interest in their use of bio-oils as precursors for transport fuels such as diesel, gasoline, or kerosene. 8 Biofuel application requires total or partial upgrading to fluids compatible with traditional refinery streams, which implies full deoxygenation of the molecular components.…”

Understanding the role of nitrogen-doping and surface topology in the binding of Fe(iii)/Fe(ii) to biobased carbon electrodes

“…Hydrochar and biochar are carbon-rich solid materials predominantly produced from hydrothermal carbonisation (HTC) or pyrolysis of biomass, respectively. HTC uses wet biomass, 18 while pyrolysis requires an initial drying step. 19 During the thermal process, biomass heteroatoms are easily incorporated into the graphitic structure of the biobased carbon material, which leads to electrodes with increased wettability, and enhanced electrode–electrolyte interactions.…”

Recent Development of Versatile Polyphenol Platforms in Fertilizers and Pesticides

“…Typically, they are integrated into fertilizers and pesticides by means of doping or blending, with the aim of increasing their stability and efficacy and promoting plant growth and yield. 17,18 The invention of polyphenol chemistry originated from the investigation of mussel adhesive proteins, which are widely recognized for their remarkable adhesive properties (Figure 1A). 19−21 Polydopamine (PDA) is the first reported materialindependent surface-coating approach that can be applied to virtually all kinds of substrates.…”

“…As a result of their potential bioactivity and degradability, polyphenolic compounds have been the subject of much research in recent years. Typically, they are integrated into fertilizers and pesticides by means of doping or blending, with the aim of increasing their stability and efficacy and promoting plant growth and yield. , …”