Fossil fuels are currently the most significant energy sources. They are expected to become
less available and more expensive, leading to a great demand for energy conservation and …

The consumption of energy levels has increased in association with economic growth and
concurrently increased the energy demand from renewable sources. The need under …

The textile industry is a large source of pollution due to the production of raw materials
(natural and synthetic fibers), preparation and finishing processes, as well as due to textile …

The continuing increase in population means an increasing demand for products and
services, resulting in huge amounts of waste being discharged into the environment …

Chitin/chitosan and collagen are two of the most important bioactive compounds, with
applications in the pharmaceutical, veterinary, nutraceutical, cosmetic, biomaterials, and …

Biodegradable containers support zero-waste initiatives when alternative end-of-life
scenarios are available (eg, composting, bio digestion). Thermoplastic starch (TPS) has …

In search of a more sustainable society, humanity has been looking to reduce the
environmental impacts caused by its various activities. The energy sector corresponds to …

Crop residues are common in rural Ghana due to the predominant role agriculture plays in
livelihood activities in these communities. In this paper we investigate the prospects of …

An increase in the emissions of harmful substances into the environment due to the use of
conventional fossil fuels has triggered the need to find alternative forms of energy that are …

Slow release micronutrients and sulphur sources are required for higher use efficiency of
fertilizers in agriculture. The present investigation was undertaken to examine the salt …