Publications by authors named "R R Pravin"

The present research explored the sustainable production of biodiesel from mixed oils of marine macroalgae and non-edible seeds using a sulphonated Zinc doped recyclable biochar catalyst derived from coconut husk. The maximum biodiesel conversion of 94.8 % was yielded with optimized conditions of 10:1 methanol to oil molar ratio, 4.

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Primary acquired hypothyroidism in children manifests with a myriad of clinical presentations. Clinical features can be insidious in nature, often under the guise of non-specific presentations to other subspecialties prior to referral to the endocrinologist. Growth failure is a hallmark feature in these children alongside their presenting clinical symptomology which needs to be identified through detailed history, physical examination and analysis of the growth charts.

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Spirituality in paediatric palliative care remains an enigma across both the Eastern and Western worlds. There is no absolute science to it, and it can be a barrier to effective palliative care to be delivered. This article aims to discuss the barriers to and recommendations for discussing this sensitive topic with children and their families to enhance the quality of palliative care rendered, with the aid of case studies to illustrate the underestimated importance of spirituality in paediatric palliative care.

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Article Synopsis
  • Marine macroalgae are being recognized as a sustainable and cost-effective resource for biofuel and valuable chemical production due to their high carbohydrate and lipid content and abundant availability.
  • Research is focusing on integrating biorefinery techniques to enhance biofuel production processes, which could foster a circular bioeconomy and support large-scale industrial production.
  • The review evaluates various assessment tools for sustainability in biorefinery processes and discusses the challenges and future opportunities related to the use of macroalgal biomass for biofuel and chemical production.
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The consumption of energy levels has increased in association with economic growth and concurrently increased the energy demand from renewable sources. The need under Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) intends to explore various technological advancements for the utilization of waste to energy. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) has been reported as constructive feedstock to produce biofuels, biofuel carriers and biochemicals using energy-efficient technologies in risk freeways.

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