A chemically treated luffa sponge (LS) derived from the ripe fruit of Luffa cylindrica (LC) plant is investigated as an efficient solar photothermal conversion material for water purification applications very first time. Hydrophilicity and absorbance LS are enhanced by dopamine treatment candle soot surface coating. The fabricated modified (SM-LS) leads to a superb evaporation rate high 1.30 k...

Luffa was evaluated as a potential energy crop. A considerable amount of luffa sponge biomass can be grown in a vertical direction with approximately 70% polysaccharide content and low lignin content. When concentrated H3PO4 was employed to pretreat luffa sponge, hemicelluloses were the most sensitive component, followed by cellulose and lignin. Hemicellulose solubilization and cellulose loss p...

Abstract Nitrite (NO2?) accumulation and retaining of anammox bacteria are two decisive factors for stable operation partial denitrification coupled with the process. Denitrifying ammonium oxidation (DEAMOX) process has been regarded as a promising method nitrogen removal from wastewater containing both (NH4+) nitrate (NO3?) pollutants simultaneously. However, performance efficiency DEAMOX in b...

Oil spills are a global concern due to their environmental and economical impact. Various commercial systems have been developed to control these spills, including the use of fibers as sorbents. This research investigates the use of various vegetable fibers, namely mixed leaves residues, mixed sawdust, sisal (Agave sisalana), coir fiber (Cocos nucifera), sponge-gourd (Luffa cylindrica) and silk...

Researchers have attested that oils of ester are biodegradable and environmentally friendly when compared to petroleum transformer lubrication insulation oils. These benefits inspired us explore the possibility using refined luffa cylindrica seed oil (RLSO) as substitute source for oil. To authenticate its suitability, it is imperative make a comparism electrical physicochemical properties with...