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Sustainable Technologies for the Management of Agricultural Wastes

  • Describes technologies, enhanced with case studies
  • Highlights different practices from diverse geographical locations
  • Discusses utilization of agricultural waste in various useful applications

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Introduction

    • Fatimatul Zaharah Abas, Seri Elyanie Zulkifli, Raja Safazliana Raja Sulong, Zainul Akmar Zakaria
    Pages 1-6
  3. Pyrolysis Products from Residues of Palm Oil Industry

    • Melisa Bertero, Juan Rafael García, Marisa Falco, Ulises Sedran, Khoirun Nisa Mahmud, Suzami Junaidah Ariffin et al.
    Pages 7-24
  4. Application of Novel Biochars from Maize Straw Mixed with Fermentation Wastewater for Soil Health

    • Yuan Zhou, Yajun Tian, Liqiu Zhang, Yongze Liu, Li Feng
    Pages 25-43
  5. Utilization of Oil Palm Fiber and Palm Kernel Shell in Various Applications

    • Maizatulakmal Yahayu, Fatimatul Zaharah Abas, Seri Elyanie Zulkifli, Farid Nasir Ani
    Pages 45-56
  6. Optimization of Ferulic Acid Production from Oil Palm Frond Bagasse

    • Zulsyazwan Ahmad Khushairi, Hafizuddin Wan Yussof, Norazwina Zainol
    Pages 57-69
  7. Killer Yeast, a Novel Biological Control of Soilborne Diseases for Good Agriculture Practice

    • Azzam Aladdin, Julián Rafael Dib, Roslinda Abd. Malek, Hesham A. El Enshasy
    Pages 71-86
  8. Killer Yeasts as Biocontrol Agents of Postharvest Fungal Diseases in Lemons

    • María Florencia Perez, Ana Sofía Isas, Azzam Aladdin, Hesham A. El Enshasy, Julián Rafael Dib
    Pages 87-98
  9. Disease-Suppressive Effect of Compost Tea Against Phytopathogens in Sustaining Herbal Plant Productivity

    • Abd. Rahman Jabir Mohd. Din, Siti Zulaiha Hanapi, Siti Hajar Mat Sarip, Mohamad Roji Sarmidi
    Pages 99-117
  10. Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Used Cooking Oil Using Immobilized Lipase

    • Nor Athirah Zaharudin, Roslina Rashid, Lianash Azman, Siti Marsilawati Mohamed Esivan, Ani Idris, Norasikin Othman
    Pages 119-130
  11. Potential of Kaffir Lime (Citrus hystrix) Peel Essential Oil as a Cockroach Repellent

    • Sharifah Soplah Syed Abdullah, Muhammad Khairul Ilmi Othman
    Pages 131-141
  12. Pineapple Waste Utilization as a Sustainable Means of Waste Management

    • Zainab Rabiu, Fatima U. Maigari, Umma Lawan, Zulaihatu Gidado Mukhtar
    Pages 143-154

About this book

This book discusses modern technologies for utilizing various types of agricultural waste as a direct means of properly managing its abundance. It explores the potential of using waste materials obtained from the palm oil industry, used cooking oil, maize and tea plantations, as well as citrus-based plants for the production of useful, high-value materials such as pyroligenous acid and bio-oil (Chapter 1), ferulic acid (Chapter 4) and bio-control agents (Chapter 5-7, 9). It also includes case studies to further enhance readers’ understanding.

This comprehensive volume is useful to anyone involved in agricultural waste management, green chemistry and agricultural biotechnology. It is also recommended as a reference work for all agriculture and biotechnology libraries.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Bioprocess Engineering & Institute of Bioproduct Development, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

    Zainul Akmar Zakaria

About the editor

Zainul Akmar Zakaria, Institute of Bioproduct Development & Department of Bioprocess Engineering and Polymer, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

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eBook USD 79.99
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Softcover Book USD 99.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 129.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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