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19 articles for “Agro-industrial by-products”
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Low-cost Feed Resources for Sustainable Dairying: Exploring Conventional, Agro-Industrial, and Non-Conventional Feeds to Optimize Nutritional Adequacy
Abstract: This study explores the potential of cost-effective feed resources to enhance the sustainability of dairy farming by focusing on conventional, agro-industrial, and non-conventional feed alternatives. Rising feed costs remain a significant challenge =124ed5y7u-8 n dairy production, and optimizing feed efficiency is crucial for maintaining profitability and sustainability. Conventional feed resources, including roughages and pastures, provide the foundation for dairy cow diets, yet their nutritional content varies seasonally and geographically. Agro-industrial …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 11–27 Read article
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Neglected Tropical Dairy Feeds: Alternative Cost-effective Feed Resources for Sustainable Dairy Development
Abstract: The tropics are home to diverse and underutilized feed resources that hold significant potential to enhance dairy productivity and sustainability. However, many of these alternative feeds remain neglected in conventional dairy farming systems. This study explores the untapped potential of neglected tropical dairy feeds, emphasizing their nutritional value, availability, and implications for sustainable dairy development. By focusing on unconventional feedstuffs such as agro-industrial by-products, wild forages, aquatic plants, and leguminous …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Composite Behavior of Bagasse Ash Stabilized Expansive Soil with Sodium Benzophenone Under Curing Conditions
Abstract: The present investigation examines the development of a hybrid composite using Black Cotton (BC) soil, Bagasse Ash (BA), and Sodium Benzophenone (SBP) as performance-enhancing elements. Different ratios of BA, a silica-rich agro-industrial by-product, were added to improve pozzolanic reactivity and particle size distribution (0%, 6%, and 12%). SBP was added in the range of 0–0.6% as a compatibilizer in order to enhance interfacial adhesion, particle cohesivity and moisture-assisted deterioration resistance. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1134–1146 Read article
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Red Earth Development of a Soil-Based Composite Using Bagasse Ash and Lime: Effects on Plasticity and Compaction Characteristics of Red Earth
Abstract: The concept of sustainable soil composites (SSC) emerges through blending red earth with bagasse ash (BA) and hydrated lime to enhance geotechnical properties and enable productive reuse of agro-industrial waste. Red earth functions as the matrix, BA acts as a fine pozzolanic microfiller, and lime serves as the chemical binder. BA content ranges from 0% to 60%, with 10% identified as optimal; subsequent lime additions from 1% to 5% evaluate …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1147–1158 Read article
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Nutritional Status, Bioactive Properties & Therapeutic Efficacy of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Obtained by Green Synthetic Routes
Abstract: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids like eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are crucial for human health. They support structural brain development, visual acuity, and cardiovascular function, while also exhibiting potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Historically, marine fish oil has been the primary dietary source of these essential fatty acids. However, escalating concerns regarding ecological environmental impacts, the oceanic bioaccumulation of heavy metal contaminants, …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Oven, Spouted Bed, and Convective Tunnel Drying Methods of Mango for Oil Production
Abstract: Mango seeds, with a high moisture content exceeding 70% (wet basis) require effective drying methods to ensure their preservation and to enhance the quality of derivative products like mango seed oil. Proper drying is essential to inhibit enzymatic activity and microbial growth, which extends the shelf life of these seeds. This study investigates multiple drying techniques, including conventional oven drying, spouted bed drying, and convective tunnel drying, to determine their …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Climate Change and Economic Vulnerability in Pakistan: An Analysis of Future Risks
Abstract: This paper discussed effects of climate change on economic vulnerability in Pakistan. The findings show that the nation's economy is negatively impacted by climate change. Poverty, unemployment, crime, forest fire, diseases, migration, internal displacement, urban slum, flood etc. will be increase in future due to climate change. Biodiversity and economic balance will be disturbed. Food production, electricity supply, basic infrastructure will be badly affected. Development activities in water resources, as …
Published in International Journal of Climate Conditions · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 39–46 Read article
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Influence of Agricultural Waste Materials in Concrete: A Sustainable Approach
Abstract: Urbanization and resource depletion have intensified the need for sustainable alternatives to traditional construction materials. The concrete industry, a major contributor to environmental issues due to cement production, is turning to waste materials to mitigate its impact. This review paper focuses on the use of agricultural waste as a partial replacement for cement and aggregates in high-strength concrete (HSC), with an emphasis on its influence on both fresh and hardened …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Sustainable Production of Halal Butter from Mango Kernel Oil: Extraction, Characterization and Functional Evaluation
Abstract: Mango kernel oil (MKO) is a mango processing by-product and is increasingly of interest in food use because of its appropriate fat content. The growing demand of the halal and plant-based alternatives of butter points to the necessity of the sustainable non-dairy sources of fat. Mango kernel oil butter has good physicochemical properties such as a good balance of fatty acids, good oxidative stability, and the right level of moisture, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Production And Purification of Amylase Through Bacterial Strain
Abstract: Amylases are important industrial enzymes with use in detergents, brewing, and food processing because of their ability to hydrolyze starch. In this research, the production and optimization of α-amylase from a potato soil isolated bacterium using agro-waste as a carbon source is investigated. The isolate had a hydrolytic zone of 13.33 mm and the highest activity of 545 U/mL under submerged fermentation with 1% starch. Optimum conditions were pH 7.0, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Combustion Characteristics of Waterlily (Nymphaea lotus Linn.) Briquettes
Abstract: The effect of binder types (bananas, yams, and cassava) and binders proportion on thermal properties of waterlily (Nymphaea lotus Linn.) briquettes were investigated. Peels from bananas, yams, and cassava were collected from agro processing cottage industry. The peels were washed, sun-dried, and ground using a disk mill and Tyler sieves to a particle sizes of 0.50 mm. The waterlily plants were collected from the river using a drag net, sun-dried, …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Agro-waste Generation & Management in Punjab (India): Status Update
Abstract: The Government of India is promoting bio-energy. Being a developing country, the focus is mainly on agro-residues. Lately, the policy makers have realized that the formulation of pro-bioenergy policies and industrial development strategies is dependent on precise resource assessment of entire spectrum of waste biomass present in the area, including agro-residues. Accordingly, the need for holistic biomass resource assessment has become indispensible to accelerate the growth of bio-power sector in …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Extraction Properties of Mangifera indica Seed Kernels: A Comprehensive Analysis of Their Industrial Potential
Abstract: Mango (Mangifera indica) is widely regarded as one of the world's finest fruits, with a rich nutritional profile, including fiber, riboflavin, carotene, and ascorbic acid. Among its lesser-known components, the mango seed kernel offers significant nutritional and industrial value. Mango kernels are composed of protein, fat, carbohydrates, crude fiber, and ash, and contain bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, phytosterols, and tocopherols. The fat extracted from mango seed kernels has shown …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Fabrication and Testing of Advanced Concrete Made with Carbonized Bio Waste Available Locally: Special Consideration of Waste from Rajasthan
Abstract: In today's world, the construction sector must contend with a number of challenges on account of factors such as increasing urbanization and diminishing natural resources. More ecologically friendly building materials are being produced by industry as a result of increased awareness of the effects of climate change. Among other possible substitutes, rice husk ash (RHA), sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA), and bamboo leaf ash (BLA) are already being used in the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 571–581 Read article
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Valorization of Fruit and Vegetable Wastes for CA Production: A Comprehensive Review with Emphasis on Aspergillus niger Bioprocessing and Future Prospects
Abstract: Citric Acid (CA) is a multifunctional organic acid with diverse industrial applications, recently gaining prominence in polymer and composite science as a green crosslinker, compatibilizer, and functional additive. Conventionally produced through submerged fermentation of refined sugars by Aspergillus niger, industrial CA production faces sustainability challenges due to reliance on food-grade substrates. This review highlights emerging strategies for CA biosynthesis from vegetable and fruit processing residues—including cucumber peels, broccoli stalks, spinach …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 807–822 Read article
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Fields of Data: Exploring AI’s Impact on Modern Farming
Abstract: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations projects that by 2050, there will be a further 2 billion people on the planet, but just 4% of that additional land will be used for agriculture. Under such circumstances, the most recent technical developments and solutions to the farming industry’s obstacles can be used to achieve more effective farming methods. The direct implementation of machine intelligence or artificial intelligence …
Published in International Journal of Solid State Innovations & Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Synthesis, Production, and Mass Balance Analysis of Ten High-Volume Herbicides
Abstract: Herbicides play a crucial role in modern agriculture, enabling effective weed management and safeguarding crop yields amid rising global food demands and growing weed resistance, which can reduce productivity by up to 40%. This study provides a detailed examination of synthesis pathways, production methodologies, and mass balance dynamics for ten high-volume herbicides: Aclonifen, Ametryn, Amidosulfuron, Aminocyclopyrachlor, Aminopyralid, Atrazine, Azimsulfuron, Beflubutamid, Bensulfuron Methyl, and Bentazone, used to control broadleaf weeds, grasses, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 30–44 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Green Walnut Husk Waste Extract for Inhibiting Aluminium 8088 Corrosion in Acidic Solution
Abstract: The cumulative call for environmental and supportable corrosion inhibitors has obsessed curiosity in exploiting plant-based agronomic surplus resources. Presented research work discovers the corrosion inhibition probable of green walnut husk extract(GWH)—a normal and plentiful agro-waste—on Aluminium 8088 alloy in an acidic medium. Aluminium 8088, however identified for its corrosion resistance, is vulnerable to squalor in highly acidic settings, affectation trials in several industrial claims. GWH extract act as an ecologically …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 44–60 Read article
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Quantitative Mass Balance Modelling for the Synthesis and Production of Ten High-Volume Insecticides
Abstract: This study presents a detailed quantitative mass balance analysis for the industrial synthesis and production of ten high-volume insecticides: acequinocyl, acetamiprid, acynonapyr, alpha-cypermethrin, benzpyrimoxan, bifenazate, bifenthrin, bistrifluron, broflanilide, and bromofos, focusing on material flows, process efficiencies, and environmental implications. These compounds, spanning diverse chemical classes like neonicotinoids, pyrethroids, and meta-diamides, are essential for crop protection but pose challenges due to resource-intensive syntheses and waste generation. For each insecticide, standardized manufacturing …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 36–55 Read article