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156 articles for “Carbon Source”
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Production, Optimization and Purification of Laccase Produced by Pleurotus ostreatus MH591763
Abstract: The optimization of production medium for laccase produced by Pleurotus ostreatus (Gene Bank Accession number MH591763) to reduce the cost of laccase production in large scale is the basic research in industrial field. In this study, the laccase culture medium was optimized for growth parameters such as incubation period, pH, temperature, carbon and nitrogen source on fungal growth and enzyme production. Purification and characterization of the enzyme was done by …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 56–64 Read article
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Production, Characterization and Toxicological Evaluation of Eco-Friendly Flavolipid Biosurfactant
Abstract: At present majority of surfactants are chemically synthesized. Nevertheless, in recent years, much attention has been directed towards biosurfactants due to their broad range of functional properties, there are cheaper as they can be produced from alternative sources. They have applications in the fields, such as: oil recovery process, as an additive in food processing industry, pharmaceuticals preparations, energy saving technologies etc. As they are being microbial derivatives, it is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Carbon Dioxide as a Fundamental Component in Sustainable Organic Synthesis
Abstract: A lot of people are interested in carbon dioxide (CO₂) as a cheap, plentiful, and safe source of carbon for making chemical processes more sustainable. Using it as a C1 building block in organic synthesis is a promising way to make products with added value while having less of an impact on the environment. This article examines current advancements in CO₂ fixation into organic compounds, emphasising the creation of effective …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–34 Read article
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Screening of Pharmaceutically Significant Methioninase-Producing Fungi from the Satpura Range of Hoshangabad District and Its Large-Scale Production
Abstract: L-methioninase, an enzyme with notable anticancer properties, has emerged as a promising therapeutic agent due to its ability to selectively degrade methionine, a critical amino acid for the survival of methionine-dependent cancer cells. Methionine dependency, observed in many tumor cells, is a metabolic vulnerability that can be exploited for targeted cancer therapy. The Satpura Range in the Narmadapuram District, India, with its diverse microbial ecosystems, offers a rich reservoir for …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 33–43 Read article
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Nutritional Status, Bioactive Properties & Therapeutic Efficacy of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Obtained by Green Synthetic Routes
Abstract: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are crucial for human health. They support structural brain development, visual acuity, and cardiovascular function, while also exhibiting potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Historically, marine fish oil has been the primary dietary source of these essential fatty acids. However, escalating concerns regarding ecological environmental impacts, the oceanic bioaccumulation of heavy metal contaminants, …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 47–65 Read article
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Investigations Into the Potential for Anthracene Decomposition of Novel Soil Bacterium, Pseudomonas putida P7
Abstract: Bioremediation of hazardous contaminants holds immense importance for the preservation of a clean and healthy environment. Conversely, the accumulation of toxicants can be mitigated with the assistance of microorganisms capable of breaking down these harmful substances into benign molecules. Anthracene is frequently used as a model molecule for studies on PAH pollution because it is found in many carcinogenic PAHs. Therefore, the hunt for new microorganisms with the ability to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 29–44 Read article
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Production And Purification of Amylase Through Bacterial Strain
Abstract: Amylases are important industrial enzymes with use in detergents, brewing, and food processing because of their ability to hydrolyze starch. In this research, the production and optimization of α-amylase from a potato soil isolated bacterium using agro-waste as a carbon source is investigated. The isolate had a hydrolytic zone of 13.33 mm and the highest activity of 545 U/mL under submerged fermentation with 1% starch. Optimum conditions were pH 7.0, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Production and optimization of amylase enzyme using bacillus subtilis under solid state fermentation and its characterization
Abstract: This study employed solid state fermentation to maximize amylase production by Bacillus subtilis (OR578403). The research began by discovering and analyzing amylase-producing bacteria in soil samples followed with biochemical, molecular characterization. By using commercially available substrates like wheat bran, rice bran, and wheat rava were obtained from the local market and employed as solid substrates, which may influence amylase production and to be assessed. The identified organism was Bacillus subtilis, …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 37–52 Read article
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White-Rot Fungi-Based Bioprocessing for Circular Bioeconomy & Valorization of Lignocellulosic Waste
Abstract: The escalating global demand for sustainable resource management and the imperative to reduce dependence on fossil-based products have positioned the circular bioeconomy as a transformative paradigm for the 21st century. Lignocellulosic biomass, generated abundantly as agricultural and forestry residues, constitutes one of the most underexploited renewable carbon sources on Earth, yet its recalcitrant structure, interlinking cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, has long impeded its efficient valorization. White-rot fungi (WRF), predominantly belonging …
Published in International Journal of Fungi · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Gluconic acid production from cane molasses using Aspergillus carneus
Abstract: Gluconic acid is a multifunctional organic acid, non-volatile, non-corrosive, non-toxic, readily biodegradable, with environmentally friendly properties. In this study, gluconic acid was produced from the treated molasses using Aspergillus carneus strain under the submerged fermentation. The parameters were studied using the four-factor, three-level Box-Behnken design using using Design Expert ® version 11. The acid produced was characterized using the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The optimum values of the parameters were …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Saccharomyces exiguus Single Cell Protein Synthesis in Ethanol
Abstract: At present, foods of animal and vegetable origin have two fundamental aspects of resolving the nutritional value for human and animal consumption. As well as the cost of agricultural production with the necessary inputs in a sustainability scheme. Consequently, there are other strategies for the generation of nutritional quality protein for consumption, such as the so-called protein of unicellular origin “single cell protein” (SCP), Saccharomyces exiguus is a precise example …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Potential of Biodiesel Production from Algae
Abstract: It is necessary to achieve targets for biodiesel production from Algae for the climate change mitigation and economic growth. In this content biodiesel as a biofuel is produced from microalgae, offer the greatest opportunities in the society. This paper consists the current status of microalgae use for biodiesel production, effect of parameters on Biodiesel production, process of transesterification including Lipid extraction and the cultivation, harvesting and processing of algae. During …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 49–60 Read article
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Cutting-Edge Brilliance: Applications of Diamond Coating in Precision Machining
Abstract: Diamond coating technology is used to deposit a uniform layer of diamond on almost any type of material ranging from glass and plastic to metals. The process involves utilizing atmospheric carbon dioxide as the carbon source and exposing it to a series of laser beams. With the ease of applying paint on a brush, this laser-assisted process produces pure diamond and bonds it to a material's surface. This study examines …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Screening of Cold-Active Lipase from Psychotropic Fungi
Abstract: Lipase is a class of enzymes that catalyze as, hydrolysis of long-chain tri-glycoside and comprise the large significant group of bio-catalysts for biotechnological applications. Currently, the cold-active lipases (CLPS) are the enzyme of choice for pharmacists, organic chemists, biochemical, biophysicists and engineering processes, bio-technologists and micro-biologists as well as biochemists. The production of CLPs is mostly existed from psychrophilic microorganisms. Psychrophiles and psychrotrophs extracellular colds-active enzymes at low temperature (cold) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Production of Levan, A Potential Low Calorie Sweetener From Low Cost Substrates
Abstract: Levan is a biocompatible and bioactive bio-polymer with good rheological and medicinal properties. Due to its high cost, it is beyond reach of commons. The current study deals with levan production using regional low cost substrates as carbon source which will help to reduce its cost. 10 isolates were obtained from a novel source i.e. soil from jaggery preparation area, from which three levan producing isolates were selected and identified …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 8–18 Read article
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An Oil and Gas Retrofitted Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage Value Chain: A Green Industry
Abstract: Fossil fuel consumption continues to be crucial to industrialisation. It has continued to contribute to over 80% of the world’s total primary energy production for the past three decades. The primary cause of climate change, however, has been identified to be the rising greenhouse gases emission from the use of fossil fuels. Hence, a proposed solution to this is to switch to greener, lower-carbon energy sources. Despite growing concern over …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Corrosion and Corrosion Protection of Unio in Carbonic Acid Medium
Abstract: Unio is a calciferous animal, and its outer surface is made of calcium carbonate. It usually happens in sources of sweet water. They create carbonic acid by absorbing carbon dioxide. It changes the pH of sweet water sources thus water becomes acidic. It develops corrosive environment for Unio. Carbonic acid interacts with Unio to form corrosion cells on the interface of Unio. This acid oxidizes calcium carbonate into calcium ions …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Analyzing Barriers to Digital Procurement in Polymer Composites Supply Chain Using ISM for Sustainable Transformation
Abstract: The adoption of e-procurement in the polymer and composites industry presents a transformative opportunity to enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce material waste, and support sustainable engineering practices. However, industries face significant barriers in transitioning from traditional procurement to digital systems, particularly in sourcing specialized materials such as epoxy resins, bio-based polymers, and hybrid composites. This study employs Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) to identify, analyze, and prioritize eleven critical barriers affecting …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 512–521 Read article
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A Review of Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Models Handling Unpredictable Changes in Modern Power Grids
Abstract: The transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) is a critical strategy for mitigating global warming and reducing dependence on diminishing fossil fuel reserves. However, the environmental benefits of EVs are significantly diminished if the charging power is sourced from carbon-intensive electrical grids. To achieve true sustainability, it is vital to integrate Renewable Energy Sources (RES), particularly solar energy, into the charging infrastructure. Beyond transportation, EVs offer a unique opportunity to act …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Nuclear power—benefit or threat? Nuclear Engineering and Technology Examination
Abstract: As the globe struggles with climate change and energy security, nuclear power is back in the news. This low-carbon, high-output alternative to fossil fuels can stabilise electrical networks, say supporters. Critics say catastrophic accidents, radioactive waste, high costs, and technology spread are risks. When the earth is warming quickly and energy demand is expanding worldwide, finding reliable, low-carbon energy sources is more critical than ever. Nuclear power is a potential …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 24–36 Read article