Banana pseudostems are now recognized as a sustainable raw material with a wide range
of applications. Plenty of research attention has been paid to banana pseudostem fiber …

Abstract Lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) are toxic heavy metals commonly found in aqueous
environments. Biochar as a green adsorbent generated from biomass feedstock may be …

Banana and plantain (Musa spp.) are among the most popular crops especially in tropical
and sub‐tropical zones. Musa spp. is a unique, perennial, single‐harvest plant that after fruit …

This paper evaluates India's annual waste-to-energy potential through biomethane
production, and the corresponding greenhouse gas abatement. Biodegradable wastes …

Abstract Two species of Pleurotus, Pleurotus florida and Pleurotus flabellatus were
cultivated on two agro-residues (paddy straw; PS and coir pith; CP) singly as well as in …

This study aimed to understand the pretreatment-aided anaerobic digestion of
lignocellulosic residues and to assess the substrate solubilization capacity of pretreatment …

Morphological changes and biochemical process of ramie retting by RAMCD407 was
investigated using microscopy techniques, including OM, PLM, FLSM and SEM coupled with …

Banana crop produces large quantities of post-harvest biomass wastes. Some of them are a
potential resource of raw materials such as natural fibers, which can be used as …

In the quest for a simple technology to realize the goal of 'sustainable energy for all', the
conversion of non-lignified 'soft'non-woody biomass to biogas in modern anaerobic …

The present work reveals the potential applicability of banana leaf waste as feedstock for
bioethanol production as very less work has been reported on this feedstock. For achieving …