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Production of biofuels, animal feed, and fertilizers from cocoa pods, shrimp shells and rice husks

Date:13/02/2022

Country: Vietnam

Plant Name:

    Cocoa

    Rice

Residue Name:

    Seed/Kernels

    Shells/Husk

Application

  • The applications include production of biofuels, animal feed, and fertilizers from discarded fruit peels.

Description

A team of researchers in Vietnam has developed a project to recycle biomass residues such as cocoa pods, shrimp shells and rice husks into valuable products, including biofuels, animal feed, and fertilizers. The project utilizes microorganisms to break down the fruit peels into useful compounds, reducing waste and environmental pollution. The resulting products can be used as alternatives to fossil fuels, providing a sustainable solution for energy production, while also generating additional income for farmers and reducing waste management costs.

Pathway Description:

The conversion of waste materials like cocoa pods, shrimp shells, and rice husks into valuable products involves processes such as microorganism decomposition, fermentation, and composting, transforming organic residues into useful resources.

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Tags: Fruit Peel UtilizationBio-Based Products from Fruit Waste

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

Secondary agricultural waste,Primary agricultural residue

Name

Cocoa pods, Shrimp shells,Rice husks

Form

Solid biomass residue

Characteristics

High pectin content

Pathways

Biological

composting

Microbial

Microorganism decomposition,fermentation