Li Ji^1,2, Jiawei Mao^1,3, Ruixiang Li^1,*, Jiaqi Xu^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.9, pp. 1683-1706, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0043 - 22 September 2025

Abstract Primary diamines play an important role in the chemical industry, where they are widely used as raw materials for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and polymers. Currently, primary diamines are mainly derived from petroleum, while harsh or toxic conditions are often needed. Biomass is abundant and renewable , which serves as a promising alternative raw material to produce primary diamines. This review primarily focuses on the synthesis of 2,5-bis(aminomethyl)furan (BAMF), a bio-based diamine with potential as a biomonomer for polyamides and polyureas. Specifically, this review emphasizes the synthesis of BAMF from three biomass-derived alcohols and aldehydes,… More > Graphic Abstract

Haniif Prasetiawan^1,2,*, Dewi Selvia Fardhyanti¹, Hadiyanto², Widya Fatriasari³

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.7, pp. 1347-1366, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02024-0070 - 22 July 2025

Abstract Bio-oil is a renewable fuel that can be obtained from biomass waste, such as empty palm fruit bunches, sugarcane bagasse, and rice husks. Within a biorefinery framework, bio-oil had not met the standards as a fuel due to the presence of impurities like corrosive phenol. Therefore, the separation of phenol from bio-oil is essential and can be achieved using the extraction method. In this study, biomass wastes (empty fruit bunches of oil palm, sugarcane bagasse, and rice husk) were pyrolyzed in a biorefinery framework to produce bio-oil, which was then refined through liquid-liquid extraction with… More >

Snir Dekalo^1,2, Ohad Mazliah², Eyal Barkai^1,2, Yuval Bar-Yosef^1,2, Haim Herzberg^1,2, Tomer Bashi^1,2, Ibrahim Fahoum^2,3, Sophie Barnes^2,4, Mario Sofer^1,2, Ofer Yossepowitch^1,2, Gal Keren-Paz^1,2, Roy Mano^1,2

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.31, No.4, pp. 11955-11962, 2024

Abstract Introduction: Most men diagnosed with very-low and low-risk prostate cancer are candidates for active surveillance; however, there is still a misclassification risk. We examined whether PI-RADS category 4 or 5 combined with ISUP 1 on prostate biopsy predicts upgrading and/ or adverse pathology at radical prostatectomy.
Materials and methods: A total of 127 patients had ISUP 1 cancer on biopsy after multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) and then underwent radical prostatectomy. We then evaluated them for ISUP upgrading and/or adverse pathology on radical prostatectomy.
Results: Eight-nine patients (70%) were diagnosed with PI-RADS 4 or 5 lesions. ISUP upgrading was significantly… More >

Zhimei Li¹, Kuan Tian², Keping Wang², Zhengyi Li², Haoli Qin^1,*, Hu Li^2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.11, pp. 3847-3865, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.030122 - 31 October 2023

Abstract Sustainable acquisition of bioactive compounds from biomass-based platform molecules is a green alternative for existing CO₂-emitting fossil-fuel technologies. Herein, a core–shell magnetic biocarbon catalyst functionalized with sulfonic acid (Fe₃O₄@SiO₂@chitosan-SO₃H, MBC-SO₃H) was prepared to be efficient for the synthesis of various N-substituted pyrroles (up to 99% yield) from bio-based hexanedione and amines under mild conditions. The abundance of Brønsted acid sites in the MBC-SO₃H ensured smooth condensation of 2,5-hexanedione with a variety of amines to produce N-substituted pyrroles. The reaction was illustrated to follow the conventional PallKnorr coupling pathway, which includes three cascade reaction steps: amination, loop closure… More > Graphic Abstract

Facundo Davaro¹, David Weinstein¹, Ryan Wong¹, Sameer Siddiqui¹, Leslie Hinyard², Zachary Hamilton¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.29, No.2, pp. 11059-11066, 2022

Abstract Introduction: Management of prostate cancer has seen an increasing predilection for active surveillance in low risk (LR) patients. We aimed to evaluate the rate of pathologic upgrading in patients with very low (VLR) or LR prostate cancer after prostatectomy.
Materials and methods: The National Cancer Database (NCDB) and the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Database were queried for patients diagnosed with Gleason 6 prostate cancer and prostate specific antigen (PSA) < 10 ng/mL from 2010 to 2016. All patients underwent 12-core biopsy and a subsequent prostatectomy for final pathologic staging. Our primary outcome was rate of… More >

David Graf, Philipp Neuner, Reinhard Rauch^*

Energy Engineering, Vol.119, No.6, pp. 2169-2192, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ee.2022.022759 - 14 September 2022

Abstract The number of annually registered internal-combustion vehicles still exceeds electric-driven ones in most regions, e.g., Germany. Ambitious goals are disclosed with the European Green Deal, which calls for new technical approaches and greenhouse gas neutral transition technologies. Such bridging technologies are synthetic fuels for the transportation sector, e.g., using the bioliq^® process for a CO₂-neutral gasoline supply. Fuels must meet the applicable national standards to be used in existing engines. Petrochemical parameters can be variably adapted to their requirements by hydroprocessing. In this work, we considered the upgrading of aromatic-rich DTG gasoline from the bioliq^® process. The… More >

Chia-Nan Wang, Tien–Lin Chao^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.73, No.2, pp. 2485-2494, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.026682 - 16 June 2022

Abstract In many port capacity upgrade projects, choosing a supplier of equipment is a complicated decision, project managers must consider many criteria to choose a supplier to ensure the project is completed on time, optimal in terms of benefit and cost. Therefore, selecting the equipment supplier in this project is a multi-criteria decision-making process. The multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) model is applied in many fields to select the optimal solution, but there are very few studies using the MCDM model to support project managers in evaluating and selecting optimal solutions in port capacity upgrade project. In this More >

Riina Syivarulli^1,2, Nugroho Agung Pambudi^2,*, Mochamad Syamsiro³, Lip Huat Saw⁴

Energy Engineering, Vol.118, No.1, pp. 189-197, 2021, DOI:10.32604/EE.2020.010493 - 17 November 2020

Abstract One of the major problems faced in managing biomass waste to higher quality products is choosing the right technology. Wastes are used as an alternative fuel, with increase in the calorific value. Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a biomass conversion technology, used to obtain solid fuel. This study aims to utilize of Calophyllum inophyllum as an alternative solid fuel through HTC. The calorific value and proximate of the hydrochar will be determined and analyzed to find out its quality. The experiments were carried out at temperature variations of 160°C, 190°C, and 220°C and holding times of 30… More >

Paul H. Chung¹, Oussama M. Darwish¹, Claus G. Roehrborn¹, Payal Kapur², Yair Lotan¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.22, No.1, pp. 7656-7660, 2015

Abstract Introduction:We evaluated the risk of histologic upgrading and upstaging in patients who met strict active surveillance (AS) criteria on saturation biopsy and elected to undergo radical prostatectomy.
Materials and methods:A retrospective review was conducted of 362 consecutive, individual patients who underwent transrectal ultrasound guided saturation biopsy (32 cores) between 2006 and 2013. Thirty-one patients (9%) were eligible for AS based on Hopkins criteria for very low risk (VLR): stage T1c, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) density ≤ 0.15 ng/mL², Gleason ≤ 6, ≤ 2 cores and ≤ 50% core. Twenty patients (64%) elected radical prostatectomy, 2 (7%) elected radiation treatment… More >

Eugene K. Lee¹, Janet Baack¹, Heidi Penn¹, Cecil T. Bromfield², David A. Duchene¹, J. Brantley Thrasher¹, Jeffrey M. Holzbeierlein¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.17, No.6, pp. 5429-5435, 2010

Abstract Introduction: Active surveillance for prostate cancer is a therapeutic option which is gaining more popularity. Implicit in this approach is careful monitoring to identify those with progression. Criteria for placing patients on active surveillance vary but generally include Gleason sum of 6 or less, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) less than 20, and a small volume of cancer in the biopsy specimen. We review our experience with active surveillance in a veteran population.
Materials and methods: We conducted a retrospective review of patients from the Kansas City Veterans Affairs (KCVA) who met the requirements for active surveillance (Gleason sum… More >