Essays about: "orange peel"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words orange peel.

  1. 1. Fly larvae composting of fibrous food industry waste : impact of pre-treatment

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Robert Almqvist; [2020]
    Keywords : fly larvae; composting; BSFL; waste; recycling; larvae;

    Abstract : With increasing population worldwide comes higher demands of food and greater waste generation. Effective ways for safe nutrient recycling and waste treatment are thus needed to minimize the human impact on the environment. READ MORE

  3. 2. Production of bio-plastic materials from apple pomace : A new application for the waste material

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Jesper Gustafsson; Mikael Landberg; [2018]
    Keywords : Apple pomace; Orange pomace; Biodegradable; Plastics; Mechanical properties;

    Abstract : Extensive quantities of apple pomace are generated annually but disposal of this waste is still much disputed. In EU alone, 500 000 tons are produced every year. Without further treatment, the acidic character of apples with their high sugar and low protein content makes the pomace unsuitable for landfilling and animal feedstock. READ MORE

  4. 3. : Extraction of β-carotene from orange peel and carrot waste for cotton dyeing

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

    Author : SUSAN HECKER; [2014]
    Keywords : β-carotene; carrot and orange peel residue; organic solvent extraction; cotton dyeing;

    Abstract : The further usage of vegetable and plant waste from juice pressing industry as textile dyes is presented in this thesis. The thesis is focused on β-carotene (C40H56) dyestuff extracted from orange peel and carrot residue. The three organic solvents; ethyl acetate, petroleum ether and hexane/acetone (1:1 v/v) were used for the extraction. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evaluation of Cellruptor pre-treatment on biogas yield from various substrates

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för bioteknologi (BIO)

    Author : Selvakumar Thiruvenkadam; [2011]
    Keywords : Cellruptor; pre-treatment; biogas; methane; biosludge; mesophilic; batch;

    Abstract : In this thesis work, Cellruptor pre-treatment was evaluated in order to increase biogas yield. Initially, the effects of residence time (30, 60, 90, 120 and 180 min) and substrate release (rapid/non-rapid) from the draining port of Cellruptor on biosludges were investigated to find the optimum operating conditions of Cellruptor. READ MORE

  6. 5. Production of ethanol and biomass from orange peel waste by Mucor indicus

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

    Author : Päivi Ylitervo; [2009]
    Keywords : orange peel waste; mucor indicus; ethanol; chitosan; acid hydrolysis; enzymatic hydrolysis;

    Abstract : For the citrus processing industry the disposal of fresh peels has become a major concern for manyfactories. Orange peels are the major solid by-product. Dried orange peels have a high content ofpectin, cellulose and hemicellulose, which make it suitable as fermentation substrate when hydrolyzed. READ MORE