Drying characteristics of thin layer of potato (Solanum tuberosum): experimental and computational studies.

Solar drying is a renewable energy-based technique which is widely used for food preservation purpose. In this study, various drying characteristics of the solar-dried Solanum tuberosum samples of different thicknesses have been investigated at variable climate condition of Lucknow. A mathematical model has also been developed to validate experimental results to predict the drying rate, free moisture content, and other parameters.

A critical review on biochar-based catalysts for the abatement of toxic pollutants from water via advanced oxidation processes (AOPs).

Proper waste disposal is a key towards sustainable development. Wastewater treatment is delineated by the application of efficient, economic and novel catalysts. Biochar is derived from the thermochemical conversion of biomass or any carbonaceous materials and is considered as one of the most eco-friendly substitute for activated carbon.

Biochar for remediation of agrochemicals and synthetic organic dyes from environmental samples: A review.

Application of agrochemicals in farming sector to control insects and pests; and use of synthetic organic dyes to color the products are increasing continuously due to the rapid growth of industries. During the application process many industries releases toxic agrochemicals and dyes in to the aquatic environment and on land without the proper treatment. Due to their toxicity the disposal of such chemicals is of utmost importance.

Construction of integrated system for the treatment of Acid orange 7 dye from wastewater: Optimization and growth kinetic study.

In this work, an effort has been made to develop an integrated system (ozonation followed by biodegradation) for the treatment of Acid orange 7 (AO 7) dye. The process parameters such as pH (3.0-11) and ozone dosage (5-25 mg/L) were optimized and obtained as 3.

The molecular mechanism of vernalization in Arabidopsis and cereals: role of Flowering Locus C and its homologs.

Winter varieties of plants can flower only after exposure to prolonged cold. This phenomenon is known as vernalization and has been widely studied in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana as well as in monocots. Through the repression of floral activator genes, vernalization prevents flowering in winter.

Performance evaluation of a continuous packed bed bioreactor: Bio-kinetics and external mass transfer study.

The biodegradation of naphthalene using low-density polyethylene (LDPE) immobilized Exiguobacterium sp. RKS3 (MG696729) in a packed bed bioreactor (PBBR) was studied. The performance of a continuous PBBR was evaluated at different inlet flow rates (IFRs) (20-100 mL/h) under 64 days of operation.

Biodegradation of Congo red dye in a moving bed biofilm reactor: Performance evaluation and kinetic modeling.

The biodegradation of Congo red dye was performed using polyurethane foam-polypropylene immobilized Bacillus sp. MH587030.1 in a moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR).

A novel comparative study of modified carriers in moving bed biofilm reactor for the treatment of wastewater: Process optimization and kinetic study.

In this work, modified plastic carriers; polypropylene (PP), low-density polyethylene- polypropylene (LDPE-PP), and polyurethane foam-polypropylene (PUF-PP) were developed and used in moving bed bioreactor (MBBR) for the wastewater treatment containing naphthalene. To optimized the process parameters using response surface methodology (RSM), two numerical variables; pH (5.0-9.

Recent advancements in bioremediation of dye: Current status and challenges.

The rampant industrialization and unchecked growth of modern textile production facilities coupled with the lack of proper treatment facilities have proliferated the discharge of effluents enriched with toxic, baleful, and carcinogenic pollutants including dyes, heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, odorants, and other hazardous materials. Therefore, the development of cost-effective and efficient control measures against such pollution is imperative to safeguard ecosystems and natural resources. In this regard, recent advances in biotechnology and microbiology have propelled bioremediation as a prospective alternative to traditional treatment methods.

Engineered/designer biochar for the removal of phosphate in water and wastewater.

During the past decade, biochar has attracted immense scientific interest for agricultural and environmental applications. A broad range of biochars with advantageous properties (e.g.