Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2024
Abstract
In
this
study,
a
lever
was
designed
for
manual
shelling
of
maize.
The
is
made
up
30
mm
diameter
rod
with
10
hole
drilled
at
one
end
and
20
welded
vertically
to
the
rod,
400
from
other
end.
maize
ear
placed
inside
70
tube
before
when
pushed
forced
through
tube,
in
process
seeds
fall
off
cob.
Explicit
Dynamic
Analysis
done
Ansys
showed
that
will
effectively
shell
ears
without
damage
both
seed
Results
gave
0.26485
m
-9.7419e
−
8
as
maximum
minimum
values
directional
deformation,
76386
Pa
0
respectively
equivalent
stress,
9,4005e
6
m/m
strain,
29.507
m/s
2
7e
total
acceleration,
21085
23604
shear
strain
respectively.
This
study
therefore
develops
new
cost-effective
means
which
requires
neither
electricity
nor
any
sort
fuel
operate.
Recycling,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
8(4), С. 61 - 61
Опубликована: Июль 20, 2023
The
sustainable
management
of
lignocellulosic
agricultural
waste
has
gained
significant
attention
due
to
its
potential
for
the
production
valuable
products.
This
paper
provides
an
extensive
overview
valorization
strategies
employed
convert
into
economically
and
environmentally
manuscript
examines
conversion
routes
products
from
waste.
These
include
biofuels,
such
as
bioethanol
biodiesel,
via
biochemical
thermochemical
processes.
Additionally,
synthesis
platform
chemicals,
furfural,
levulinic
acid,
xylose,
is
explored,
which
serve
building
blocks
manufacturing
polymers,
resins,
other
high-value
chemicals.
Moreover,
this
highlights
in
generating
bio-based
materials,
including
composites,
plastics,
adsorbents.
utilization
feedstock
enzymes,
organic
acids,
bioactive
compounds
also
discussed.
challenges
opportunities
associated
with
are
addressed,
encompassing
technological,
economic,
environmental
aspects.
Overall,
a
comprehensive
waste,
highlighting
significance
transitioning
towards
circular
bioeconomy.
insights
presented
here
aim
inspire
further
research
development
field
valorization,
fostering
innovative
approaches
promoting
abundant
resource
Abstract
The
valorization
of
lignin,
a
currently
underutilized
component
lignocellulosic
biomass,
has
attracted
attention
to
promote
stable
and
circular
bioeconomy.
Successful
approaches
including
thermochemical,
biological,
catalytic
lignin
depolymerization
have
been
demonstrated,
enabling
opportunities
for
lignino‐refineries
biorefineries.
Although
significant
progress
in
made,
this
review
describes
unexplored
chemical
biological
routes
thereby
contributes
economically
environmentally
sustainable
lignin‐utilizing
This
also
highlights
the
integration
identifies
research
gaps
while
recommending
future
directions
scaling
processes
establish
lignino‐chemical
industry.
International Journal of Sustainable Energy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
43(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 6, 2024
Thermochemical
pretreatment
is
an
interesting
approach
for
the
effective
separation
of
lignocellulosic
biomass
before
fermentation
bioethanol
production.
This
research
focused
on
optimising
thermochemical
conditions
cassava
waste
using
response
surface
methodology
to
predict
glucose
yields
under
optimal
condition.
The
optimised
0.045
M
NaOH
concentration
at
153.59
°C
48.03
min
resulted
in
maximum
yield
93.87%.
In
addition,
process
can
generate
ethanol
within
a
range
solid
loading
from
10%
20%.
highest
was
34.53
±
0.56
g/L
after
72
h,
equivalent
0.46
g/g.
co-products
were
also
characterised
further
utilisation
biorefinery
concept.
results
this
study
confirmed
that
catalyst
could
provide
high
yields,
which
be
easily
converted
into
bio-based
fuels
and
valorised
value-added
chemicals.
Natural Resources for Human Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
3(4), С. 426 - 448
Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2023
Cocoa
(<i>Theobroma
cacao</i>)
is
a
well-known
tropical
plant
extensively
cultivated
for
its
beans,
which
are
the
primary
raw
material
chocolate
production.
This
article
aims
to
comprehensively
review
and
analyze
bioactive
compounds
present
in
cocoa
their
corresponding
biological
activities,
highlighting
potential
implications
human
health.
A
systematic
literature
was
conducted
gather
relevant
research
articles
reviews
related
of
activities.
The
databases
used
search
included
PubMed,
Scopus,
Google
Scholar,
with
keywords
such
as
"cocoa
compounds,"
"flavonoids,"
"theobromine,"
"antioxidant
activity,"
"cardiovascular
health"
data
retrieval.
analysis
revealed
that
rich
compounds,
flavonoids
(e.g.,
catechins,
epicatechins),
methylxanthines
theobromine,
caffeine),
polyphenols.
These
have
been
associated
various
including
potent
antioxidant
effects,
anti-inflammatory
properties,
vasodilation,
may
positively
influence
cardiovascular
consumption
offer
several
health
benefits
due
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory,
cardiovascular-protective
properties.
However,
further
necessary
fully
understand
mechanisms
action
determine
appropriate
dosage
recommendations
harnessing
cocoa.
