Search
257 articles for “commercialization”
-
Understanding Streptococcus suis infection in pigs
Abstract: Streptococcus suis is one of the significant pig pathogen, causing septicemia with sudden death, arthritis, meningitis, and endocarditis in piglets after weaning. It's leading to economic losses in the pig industry all over the world. It's a typical resident of the upper respiratory tract, and it's easy to find in tonsils, which are a natural niche for it. It may also be isolated from clinically healthy pigs' gastrointestinal and reproductive …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 13–20 Read article
-
Sourdough in Bread-Making: An Ancient Technology to Solve Modern Issues
Abstract: The production of sourdough can be traced back to ancient times. It is a mixture of flour and water, fermented with lactic acid bacteria. Use of sourdough to improve texture and palatability of cereal products is gaining importance. In addition to providing structure, texture and aroma to rye and wheat breads, sourdough also improves the nutritional quality and provides health benefits. It can retard starch digestibility leading to lower glycemic …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 Read article
-
Desizing of Cotton Fabrics With Enzymes for Improved Performance
Abstract: Desizing of cotton substrates with Amylase enzymes has been practiced since long time and is commercially successful. Amylases convert the water insoluble starches, used during sizing operation for enhancing the performance of the warp yarns, into water soluble products which are removed during subsequent washing. The use of enzymes for desizing is quite safe for the cotton substrates and do not cause any detrimental effect on the cotton cellulose unlike …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
-
Production of Bioethanol From Muntingia calabura – An Under Exploited Fruit
Abstract: The generation of bio-fuels from underexplored fruits forms an attractive solution towards energy generation. The utility of less utilized fruits as a possible source of ethanol production in a process without aeration was investigated by using fruits of Muntingiacalabura. The fruit juice was subjected to fermentation by Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The amount of ethanol produced after fermentation was analyzed by gas chromatography and the ethanol production is almost equal to any …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 Read article
-
Solid Waste Management
Abstract: At presently every day, we are confronting an issue with respect to the administration of waste produced on a daily basis. This includes solid waste from commercial zone, industrial zone and residential zone. Among all these, waste administration from the private zone requires urgent action because in such cases this waste is not legitimately arranged every day. At this point it will cause issues to general well being. This paper …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–35 Read article
-
A Review on Water Treatment by Nanotechnology Based Membrane Materials
Abstract: Nanotechnology offers novel nanomaterials having a good potential for the surface, ground and wastewater treatment contaminants using different technologies. Performance of membrane technology is based upon the type and size of material, and novel nano-structured materials range from 4 nm to 100 nm. Among the numerous 3D nanoparticles having high potential applications, nanostructured coated ceramic membranes, nanocomposite, TFC, carbon nano tubes (CNT), zeolite, silicate and mixed matrix membranes are considered …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 43–54 Read article
-
Hevea Brasiliensis Wild. Ex. A. de. Juss. Müell-Arg. Rubber Crop of Tropical Origin Significant Features
Abstract: Economic botany is branches of the botanical sciences which is concerned with the utilization of the plant parts for their significance values , in this branches we usually refers the economic values plants for their betterment and for goods of economic values with their best breeding objectives with values addition according to the times .Rubber is the crop of the great values, they are of the tropical origin,latex of the …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 16–22 Read article
-
Microbial electrosynthesis of acetate from carbon dioxide
Abstract: Carbon dioxide gas is the major gaseous effluent release from various industries such as brewing, steel, coal, mills, ceramic, glass, refineries, cement industries and power plants etc. and it is also major constituent of greenhouse gases, due to its ever-increasing hazardous impact on not only on human beings but also on environment now seeks an affordable, clean, reliable and sustainable method to proper dispose of CO2 into the useful products. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
-
Revolutionizing Healthcare: Cutting-Edge Biosensors Paving the Way for 21st Century Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Abstract: Point-of-care (POC) diagnostics stand as a transformative paradigm in healthcare, promising rapid testing directly at patient care sites. Biosensors, amalgamating biological recognition elements with physico-chemical transducers, emerge as pivotal tools in crafting rapid and sensitive POC diagnostic devices. Recent strides in nanotechnology, microfluidics, and flexible electronics have engendered a wave of innovative biosensor designs and detection methodologies. This paper provides an extensive review of the latest advancements in biosensors tailored …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–19 Read article
-
A Review on Bioethanol Production
Abstract: Bioethanol is a renewable and bio-based form of alcohol that serves as an important alternative to fossil fuels, primarily as a transportation fuel and an additive in gasoline and has various other industrial applications. The production of fuel ethanol (which is also referred to as "bioethanol") from renewable lignocellulosic materials has the potential to lessen global petroleum demand while lowering the overall release of carbon dioxide, the primary contributor to …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
-
MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT OF INSECT PESTS OF MAIZE IN KATHMANDU VALLEY
Abstract: Monitoring study was carried out through survey in Kathmandu valley (Ramkot -5 Kathmandu district, Katunje -5, Bhaktapur district and Bungmati -25 Lalitpur district). Both qualitative and quantitative research approach was use with an objective to find the insect pests of maize in Kathmandu valley. Survey information was collected from 100 households randomly; 33 households from Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts and 34 households from Bhaktapur district during mid - June 2017 …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–15 Read article
-
Advancement of Agricultural Biotechnology in USA
Abstract: Biotechnology affords farmers with equipment that can make manufacturing more cost-effective and greater manageable. For instance, certain biotechnology plants can be modified to withstand particular herbicides, which simplifies and improves the effectiveness of weed control. Other plants have been engineered to be resistant to unique plant ailments and insect pests, which can make pest,manage extra dependable and effective, and/or can minimize the use of artificial pesticides. These crop manufacturing selections …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–9 Read article
-
Use of electrolytic hydrogen bubbles for the concentration of unicellular algae
Abstract: The most of the existing unicellular algae are used for the creation of oxygen in the locked ecosystems. The concentrate of unicellular algae contains not only living cells, but also complete spectrum of the water-soluble metabolites of unicellular algae that are contained in the cultural medium. The concentrate of unicellular algae can be easily included in any existing systems of watering and feeding of animals, and also with the production …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–49 Read article
-
Evaluation of Humic Acid Content and Zinc Levels in Soil, Olive Fruit and Leaf Samples in Edremit Bay
Abstract: Edremit Bay is located on west coast of Turkey and region’s economy mainly relies on olive products. In this study, Zn(II) content of soil, olive fruit and olive leaf samples obtained from Burhaniye and Küçükkuyu in Edremit Bay were analyzed. Additionally, humic acid contents of soil samples were determined and compared with a commercial fertilizer additive. Determination of Zn(II) in mineralized samples were achieved using flame atomic absorption spectrometer. The …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
-
Chromatography for Chemical Separation: Types and Uses
Abstract: Chromatography is an analytical tool that is used for separating a variety of chemical mixtures. This technique was developed somewhere during the 1940s to 1950s. Initially, the technique had low efficiency with prolonged time of analysis and reduced detection range. Later, the technique was modified and improved to meet the demands of chemical separation technology. Chromatography is broadly categorized into analytical or preparative. Analytical chromatography is used for small sample …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 24–25 Read article
-
Novel Ionic Liquids Supported Membranes: A Review
Abstract: In this work, a supported ionic liquid membrane (SILM) can be prepared by impregnating different types of polymers with suitable novel phosphonium-based ionic liquids (ILs). ILs have reached an enormous interest as CO2 solvents and other engineering applications due to their unique properties such as negligible vapour pressure and selectivity, making them very attractive in order to obtain stable supported liquid membranes. This work can appraise the preparation and use …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 15–23 Read article
-
Classification of Microvalves ---- A Review
Abstract: Miniaturization of microvalves is required in many microfluidic applications towards the commercial standards. As examples, the applications of microvalves are flow regulation and on/off switching. Microvalves are primarily divided into active microvalves and passive microvalves according to their working principles. These microvalves may be involved with mechanical systems, non-mechanical systems and external systems. This educational short review is authored as the study material for proposed elective-course on Microfluidics (M.Tech, Theory) …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 16–18 Read article
-
Oxygen Enrichment for fuel combustion in Refineries
Abstract: Fossil fuel is generally combusted using air however, the use of enriched oxygen can reduce fuel consumption and minimize emissions. Commercially, the oxygen is produced from air by cryogenic distillation, pressure swing adsorption, and membranes. For high-purity oxygen, cryogenic distillation is the best choice but economical point of view, the membranes provide the best solution. This paper discusses each technology in details and how the enriched oxygen can be beneficial …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 38–43 Read article
-
Case Studies On Synthesis Of PLLA Bioplastic Starting From Food And Agricultural Wastes
Abstract: Polylaevo Lactic Acid (PLLA) is an excellent biopolymer that is biodegradable and has characteristics exactly similar to polystyrene. However, at present, the market price of this biopolymer is significantly higher than polystyrene and other synthetic plastics. The major hindrances to the large scale manufacture of this polymer are the lack of availability of a cheap raw material and the overall economy of synthesis of lactic acid from the same. In …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–13 Read article
-
Cost Analysis and Optimization of a Nuclear Assisted Electrolytic Hydrogen Production and Distribution Network in India
Abstract: Hydrogen production by alkaline water electrolysis and its distribution via gas pipelines using nuclear electricity as the energy source is a possible scheme that may help facilitate the adoption and implementation of hydrogen energy systems on a large scale. This work provides a techno-economic assessment of a water cooled nuclear reactor based electrolytic hydrogen production and distribution infrastructure in a developing nation like India. The optimal conditions for electrolysis at …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–43 Read article