Photocatalytic hydrogen production from sodium borohydride using low carbon footprint substrate oil.

The shortcomings of traditional energy systems drive the transition toward sustainable energy sources. This study explores the production of hydrogen, an environmentally friendly energy source, through the photo-hydrolysis of sodium borohydride (NaBH), known for its non-toxic nature and high hydrogen storage capacity. The photoreaction is facilitated by visible light, utilizing nano-alumina or zirconia as catalysts.

The role of microwave radiation in extractive desulfurization of real diesel fuel for green environment: an experimental and computational investigation.

The process of removing sulfur compounds and aromatic compounds to produce clean fuel is an important and effective contribution to the processes of mitigating and adapting to climate change. In contrast, it is necessary to find an innovative way to remove sulfur and carcinogenic aromatic compounds because clean, low-sulfur diesel is commonly used in all countries of the world at the present time. Therefore, in this work, we have studied the effect of the microwave radiation power and the irradiation time with the use of more than one type of organic solvent; methanol, acetonitrile and ethyl acetoacetate; as an extractant and solvent to feed ratio impact on the removal of sulfur and aromatic compounds of a real diesel fuel feed which has 450 ppm sulfur content and 16 wt% aromatic Content.

Engineering a novel water-in-oil biocompatible microemulsion system for the ocular delivery of dexamethasone sodium phosphate in the treatment of acute uveitis.

Due to their unique characteristics, microemulsions (ME) represent one of the most promising delivery systems which can conquer poor ocular drug bioavailability providing long residence time. Development of a ME system, relying on the use of a safe and non-irritant surfactant combination derived from sustainable resources and which can consolidate the small ME droplets, is the goal of this work. Herein, we report the design and characterization of a novel biocompatible, eco-friendly ME system loaded with the hydrophilic dexamethasone sodium phosphate (DEXP) using a novel surfactant mixture composed of D-α-tocopherol polyethylene glycol succinate (TPGS) and Plantacare® (coco-Glycosides).

Novel Gemini ionic liquid for oxidative desulfurization of gas oil.

The N,N,N,N-tetramethyl -N,N-diphenylpropane-1,3-diaminium dichloride ionic liquid (ILc) is an environmentally friendly catalyst for oxidative-extractive desulfurization of gas oil (sulfur content = 2400 ppm) in the presence of HO as an oxidizing agent. The precise structure of the prepared IL was confirmed using FT-IR spectroscopy, andH-NMR. The reaction temperature, IL ratios, HO dosage, and reaction time were studied to assess their effects on the desulfurization efficiency.