Stubble burning has been reckoned among the major contributors of air pollution especially
in South Asia. It is a significant source of gaseous pollutants such as, carbon dioxide (CO 2) …

Rice straw management, along with the prevalent practice of residue burning, poses
multifaceted challenges with substantial environmental and human health implications. After …

Being one of the most important staple crops of the world, rice has played a vital role in
slaking the calorie requirements of the masses in all the inhabitable continents of our planet …

Background Rice plants generate a large amount of straw after harvesting, which is currently
managed mainly by incineration or used as animal bedding, animal fodder or wrapping of …

Globally, protecting the environment is one of the major concerns and there is a need for an
hour to accomplish the same by dropping numerous harmful activities such as less …

The potential use of agro-waste in food packaging applications is receiving remarkable
attention due to its sustainable approach and biodegradable properties. As typical …

Insects are able to convert organic material (ie waste and by products) into high-quality
biomass, which can be processed into animal feed. Several studies have investigated the …

Biocomposite materials create a huge opportunity for a healthy and safe environment by
replacing artificial plastic and materials with natural ingredients in a variety of applications …

Lignocellulosic biomass is an agricultural waste material abundantly produced in large
quantities on earth. Rice husk (RH) is a type of lignocellulosic biomass and a huge …

Environmental alarms like climate change and rising air pollution levels in north India,
particularly in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), draw attention to the severe issue of …