Abstract:
The present disclosure describes methods and compositions for reducing and/or preventing soil water repellency. Embodiments of methods of reducing soil water repellency (SWR) of the present disclosure include applying to an area of groundcover a composition including an effective amount of at least one isolated enzyme capable of degrading or altering organic matter associated with SWR, where the SWR of the area of groundcover is reduced after treatment with the enzyme composition.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods of treating a biomass, in particular lignocellulosic biomass (e.g., switch grass, sweet sorghum, miscanthus, pine wood, corn stover, and the like), under appropriate conditions to effectively reduce and/or reform the lignin contents in lignocellulosic biomass without significantly reducing its sugar contents.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides methods, electrodes, and systems for electrochemical oxidation of polyfluoroalkyl and perfluroalkyl (PFAS) contaminants using Magnéli phase titanium suboxide ceramic electrodes/membranes. Magneli phase titanium suboxide ceramic electrodes/membranes can be porous and can be included in reactive electrochemical membrane filtration systems for filtration, concentration, and oxidation of PFASs and other contaminants.
Abstract:
The present disclosure includes methods and compositions for reducing turf thatch and/or preventing turf thatch buildup. The compositions include isolated fungal laccase enzymes, such as laccase enzymes from white rot fungi. Methods of reducing and/or preventing turf thatch buildup include applying compositions including isolated fungal laccase enzymes to turfgrass.
Abstract:
The present disclosure includes methods and compositions for reducing turf thatch and/or preventing turf thatch buildup. The compositions include isolated fungal laccase enzymes, such as laccase enzymes from white rot fungi. Methods of reducing and/or preventing turf thatch buildup include applying compositions including isolated fungal laccase enzymes to turfgrass.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides methods, electrodes, and systems for electrochemical oxidation of polyfluoroalkyl and perfluroalkyl (PFAS) contaminants using Magnéli phase titanium suboxide ceramic electrodes/membranes. Magneli phase titanium suboxide ceramic electrodes/membranes can be porous and can be included in reactive electrochemical membrane filtration systems for filtration, concentration, and oxidation of PFASs and other contaminants.
Abstract:
The present disclosure describes methods and compositions for reducing and/or preventing soil water repellency. Embodiments of methods of reducing soil water repellency (SWR) of the present disclosure include applying to an area of groundcover a composition including an effective amount of at least one isolated enzyme capable of degrading or altering organic matter associated with SWR, where the SWR of the area of groundcover is reduced after treatment with the enzyme composition.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides methods, electrodes, and systems for electrochemical oxidation of polyfluoroalkyl and perfluroalkyl (PFAS) contaminants using Magnéli phase titanium suboxide ceramic electrodes/membranes. Magnéli phase titanium suboxide ceramic electrodes/membranes can be porous and can be included in reactive electrochemical membrane filtration systems for filtration, concentration, and oxidation of PFASs and other contaminants.
Abstract:
REM systems for disinfecting water, which includes a tank, a membrane anode, a cathode, and a conductive contactor, is disclosed. The conductive contactor is in direct contact with the membrane anode. The conductive contactor is in electrical communication with the cathode. The REM systems can further contain an inlet and an outlet for supplying water into the tank and removing water out of the tank respectively. The membrane anode includes a carbon-based material. In the most preferred embodiment, the membrane anode includes layers of activated carbon fiber cloth (ACFC). The membrane anode functions as both the anodic electrode that produces electrochemical reaction and the membrane filter. In one preferred embodiment, the membrane anode generates reactive oxygen species from water oxidation reaction that is effective in disinfecting pathogens in water. Methods of making and using the REM systems are also disclosed.