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Polymeric Nanocomposite Aided Bioaugmentation for Marine Oil Spills – A Review
Abstract: Bioaugmentation is a promising, cost-effective bioremediation technique that enhances the degradation of marine pollutants by introducing hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms. This review explores recent advancements in the use of bioaugmentation for petroleum biodegradation in marine environments, emphasizing the integration of microbial systems with polymeric and composite materials. Innovative methods, such as the immobilization of microbial cells within biodegradable polymeric matrices (e.g., alginate, chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol), have significantly improved microbial viability, metabolic efficiency, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1049–1061 Read article
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Synthesis of Biofuel from Castor Oil Using Novel Catalysts
Abstract: An essential step in improving biofuels, especially those made from biomass, is hydrodeoxygenation (HDO). HDO's primary goal is to eliminate oxygen atoms from the biofuel feedstock in the form of water, which enhances the fuel's energy density, stability, and compatibility with current fuel.This study uses a large surface area catalyst to investigate the hydrodeoxygenation (HDOx) activity of non-edible oils. In addition to other supports including H-USY and MCM-41, large surface …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 226–237 Read article
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Acoustic or Sonic Log Analysis Identifying the Subsurface Geophysical Changes in Hydrocarbon Bearing Zones in Oil and Gas Potential Sedimentary Basins
Abstract: The introduction of acoustic/sonic logs to oil and gas industry is barely decades old. But, even within such a short span of time it has become an integral part of most of the modern logging programmes. With the recent introduction of acoustic scope pictures, this may even hold a promise of making the old dream of seeing the hydrocarbon in situ come true. In this paper, an attempt has been …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–35 Read article