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Preparation and Antimicrobial Activity of Corn Cob and Coir Reinforced Biodegradable Starch Biocomposite Films for Food Packaging Application

Alka Nanda & Neetu Singh · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

Finding a bio-composite film to replace petroleum-based synthetic plastic has received considerable attention in recent years. In this research, biocomposite films were effectively prepared using corn cob powder and coconut coir as reinforcing materials in various concentrations...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i730440

Effect of Waste Separation on the Composting of Organic Waste Fraction from Domestic Solid Waste

Douglas, Salome Ibietela, Williams, Janet Olufunmilayo & Ekeke, Joy Ijeoma · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

In Nigeria, due to lack of sanitary landfills and general poor attitude towards waste management, various types of wastes such as: commercial, hospital, construction and domestic wastes are mixed and transported in open trucks to unprotected open dumpsites. This is likely to inte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i1030271