Transforming textile wastes into biobased building blocks via enzymatic hydrolysis: A review of key challenges and opportunities

Vera, Ramon E.; Zambrano, Franklin; Suarez, Antonio; Pifano, Alonzo; Márquez, Ronald; Farrell, Matthew J.; Ankeny, Mary; Jameel, Hasan; Gonzalez, Ronalds

doi:10.1016/j.clcb.2022.100026

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“…Glucose is likewise the most abundant monosaccharide in nature. It can serve as a raw material for manufacturing a marriage of value-added building blocks at industrial scale such as succinic acid, levulinic acid, itaconic acid, maleic acid, lactic acid, and 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (5-HMF) (Willke and Vorlop 2001;Delhomme et al 2009;Saxena et al 2017;Schmidt et al 2017;de Carvalho et al 2018;Ortiz et al 2022;Vera et al 2022b). In this sense, the abundance of hydroxyl groups makes monosaccharides and their chemical derivatives feasible to be the polar head of surfactant molecules.…”

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Detergency mechanisms and cellulosic surfaces: A review

Hubbe

Szlek

Vera

2022

BioRes

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The release of soils and impurities from cellulosic surfaces plays a critical role in such processes as the laundering of clothes and the deinking of wastepaper pulps. This article reviews publications that provide evidence about factors that affect such release and the mechanisms by which such factors operate. In general, cellulosic substrates provide advantages for the release of contaminants due to their hydrophilic nature and due to their permeability, allowing the transport of surfactants to contact interfaces with dirt. However, the same permeability of cellulosic material also provides opportunities for contaminants to work themselves into internal crevices and pores, from which they are difficult to remove. The article also reviews aspects of theory related to detergency and how those theories relate to the laundering, deinking, and purifying of substrates based on cellulose and related plant materials. Cellulose and some of its derivatives also can play a role in detergent formulation, especially as builders or as finishes placed on textile surfaces, which sometimes aid in the release of dirt.

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Detergency mechanisms and cellulosic surfaces: A review

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Vera

2022

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“…It includes three main goals: 1) socioeconomic development following the ecological chain, based on the economic environment theory, 2) redistributing resources to meet the needs of each economic agent based on welfare economics theory, and 3) decouple the paradigm of continuous resource consumption and life quality, based on the environmental vulnerability theory (Kirchherr et al, 2017;Klarin, 2018). The circular economy aims to promote the sustainable use of resources by designing products and systems that can be easily repaired, reused, refurbished, recycled, or upcycled (Harris et al, 2021;Vera et al, 2022). In chemical engineering programs, a shift towards the use of renewable raw materials have been driven by the need for more sustainable and environmentally friendly approaches to resource utilization.…”

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A Perspective on The Synergistic Potential of Artificial Intelligence and Product-Based Learning Strategies in Biobased Materials Education

Márquez

Barrios

Vera

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The integration of product-based learning strategies in Materials in Chemical Engineering education is crucial for students to gain the skills and competencies required to thrive in the emerging circular bioeconomy. Traditional materials engineering education has often relied on a transmission teaching approach, in which students are expected to passively receive information from instructors. However, this approach has shown to be inadequate under the current circumstances, in which information is readily available and innovative tools such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality environments are becoming widespread (e.g., metaverse). Instead, we consider that a critical goal of education should be to develop aptitudes and abilities that enable students to generate solutions and products that address societal demands. In this work, we propose innovative strategies, such as product-based learning methods and GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) artificial intelligence text generation models, to modify the focus of a Materials in Chemical Engineering course from unsustainable materials to sustainable ones, aiming to address the critical challenges of our society. This approach aims to achieve two objectives: first to enable students to actively engage with raw materials and solve real-world challenges, and second, to foster creativity and entrepreneurship skills by providing them with the necessary tools to conduct brainstorming sessions and develop procedures following scientific methods. The incorporation of circular bioeconomy concepts, such as renewable resources, waste reduction, and resource efficiency into the curriculum provides a framework for students to understand the environmental, social, and economic implications in chemical engineering. It also allows them to make informed decisions within the circular bioeconomy framework, benefiting society by promoting the development and adoption of sustainable technologies and practices.

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Surfactants produced from carbohydrate derivatives: Part 2. A review on the value chain, synthesis, and the potential role of artificial intelligence within the biorefinery concept

Marquez,

Ortiz,

Barrios

et al. 2024

J Surfact & Detergents

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This comprehensive and critical review explores the synthesis and applications of carbohydrate‐based surfactants within the biorefinery concept, focusing on biobased sugar‐head molecules suitable for use across several manufacturing sectors, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, household products, detergents, and foods. The main focus relies on sustainable alternatives to conventional surfactants, which could reduce the final manufacturing carbon footprint of several industrial feedstocks and products. A thorough analysis of raw materials, highlighting the significance of feedstock sources, and the current biobased surfactants and rhamnolipid biosurfactants production trends, is presented. Key organic reactions for the production of sorbitan esters, sucrose esters, alkyl polyglycosides, and fatty acid glucamines, such as glycosidation, acylation, and etherification, as well as the production of rhamnolipids through fermentation are described. Given the scarce literature on the characterization of these surfactant types within the hydrophilic–lipophilic deviation (HLD) framework, the surfactant contribution parameter (SCP) in the HLD equation for sugar‐head surfactants is critically assessed. The economic landscape is also discussed, noting the significant growth in the biobased surfactants and biosurfactant market, driven by environmental awareness and regulatory changes, with projections indicating a substantial market increase in the forthcoming years. Finally, the promising potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in developing customized surfactant molecules, with optimized properties for targeted applications, is emphasized as a promising avenue for future research.

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Transforming textile wastes into biobased building blocks via enzymatic hydrolysis: A review of key challenges and opportunities

Cited by 9 publications

References 151 publications

Detergency mechanisms and cellulosic surfaces: A review

Detergency mechanisms and cellulosic surfaces: A review

A Perspective on The Synergistic Potential of Artificial Intelligence and Product-Based Learning Strategies in Biobased Materials Education

Surfactants produced from carbohydrate derivatives: Part 2. A review on the value chain, synthesis, and the potential role of artificial intelligence within the biorefinery concept

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