In Iran, researchers at Yasouj University in Iran have developed a magnetic nanocatalyst incorporating lignin, a wood-derived material often discarded as an industrial byproduct. The catalyst combines modified lignin, magnetite nanoparticles and an acidic ionic liquid to produce specialised nitrogen-containing compounds under solvent-free conditions. In laboratory tests, it achieved yields of up to 97% and […]
In Iran, an international group of researchers investigated the environmental sustainability of two algae-biorefinery systems that utilize endemic brown macroalgae Nizimuddinia zanardini. The first scenario involved the production of fuel ethanol, and electricity, while the second scenario included the co-production of fuel ethanol, electricity, and high-value bio-based chemicals, i.e., protein, mannitol, and alginate. Combining process […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), MEED reported that Iraq’s Council of Ministers has approved the waste-to-energy (WTE) power generation project in Nahrawan, Baghdad, and the award of the project to Chinese firm SUS Environment. According to the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office, the project covers a two-year construction period and a 25-year investment period. The […]
