Towards a biorefinery processing waste from plantain agro-industry: Assessment of the production of dairy cattle feed through process simulation

Gómez, James A.; Nobre, Clarisse; Teixeira, J. A.

doi:10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2022.03.008

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“…[80,87] Again, the South African sugar industry generates 2.4 tonnes of bagasse (plus 0.56 tonnes of pressmud) for every 8.46 tonnes of sugarcane. [17] These lignocellulosic wastes and those from the plantain industry (i.e., peelings and leaves [88] ) are rich in water-soluble and NaOH-soluble extractives like waxes, lipids, and chlorophyll, which can easily be treated before mycelium inoculation. [15] In addition, the plantain industry generates one part of rachis, five parts of pseudostem, and 0.15 parts of rejected unripe plantain fruit for every plantain fruit produced.…”

Section: Lignocellulosic Agricultural Wastesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[15] In addition, the plantain industry generates one part of rachis, five parts of pseudostem, and 0.15 parts of rejected unripe plantain fruit for every plantain fruit produced. [88] Large quantities of lignocellulosic waste are also available from the cereal industry. For example, each kilogram of maize generates 0.5 kg of stalks, 0.22 kg of leaves, 0.15 kg of cobs, and 0.14 kg of husks.…”

Section: Lignocellulosic Agricultural Wastesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Availability Of Local Resources For Mycelium Composite Produ...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Mycelium Composites for Sustainable Development in Developing Countries: The Case for Africa

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The socio‐economic struggles in Africa are partly attributed to the low productivity of the agricultural sector. The Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa (SDGC/A) and the African Development Bank Group (AfDBG) both agree that the continent needs sustainable interventions to boost agricultural productivity, employment, and income. In this regard, mycelium composite production can present one potential solution. The added value to agricultural waste used to produce mycelium composites can generate additional revenue for farmers, serving as an incentive to increase agricultural productivity. Furthermore, the establishment of mycelium composite start‐ups can increase employment and income, especially for women and the youth. Mycelium composites can also aid in mitigating environmental and health challenges caused by some of the current waste management practices in Africa. This review offers valuable insights into the potential use of mycelium composites as a sustainable alternative for Africa. It explores the potential use of locally accessible resources, the potential applications for the composites in Africa, and the potential challenges that may arise with this technology. It further assesses the potential contribution of this technology to sustainable development in Africa in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations (UN).

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Section: Lignocellulosic Agricultural Wastesmentioning

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“…The definition of the scale for the simulation of the processes proposed was calculated from the information obtained from primary and secondary sources (plantain plantation and databases) and by applying different forecasting methods as discussed in previous works [8,34].…”

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“…Data collection for the design of valorization processes was carried out according to the procedure described in previous works [8,34]. The data collection focused on identifying operating conditions and technological configurations for the production of SCP, NFs, and BM using different feedstock streams (lignocellulosic and starchy materials from plantain waste).…”

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Towards a Biorefinery Processing Waste from Plantain Agro-Industry: Process Design and Techno-Economic Assessment of Single-Cell Protein, Natural Fibers, and Biomethane Production through Process Simulation

Gómez

Matallana

2022

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The plantain agro-industry generates different residues in the harvest and post-harvest stages. Therefore, the design of processes for valorization is required. The aim of this work was to design and techno-economically evaluate the processes for the production of single-cell protein, natural fibers, and biomethane from plantain residues by process simulation in the framework of the design of a future biorefinery for valorization of these residues. The processes were simulated using SuperPro Designer. The scale size was calculated at 1,267,071 tons for the processing of plantain lignocellulosic waste (pseudostems) and 3179 tons for the processing of starchy waste (rejected unripe plantain fruits). The results obtained suggest that the best alternative for the valorization of plantain residues corresponded to the production of natural fibers, with a net present value of $29,299,000. This work shows that waste from the plantain agro-industry exhibits high potential as a feedstock for the production of value-added products. In addition, the process flowsheets simulated in this work can be integrated into the basic design of a biorefinery processing plantain waste.

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Process design and techno-economic assessment of cellulolytic enzymes production from coffee husk through process simulation

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Correa

Gómez

2022

Biomass Conv. Bioref.

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Towards a biorefinery processing waste from plantain agro-industry: Assessment of the production of dairy cattle feed through process simulation

Cited by 6 publications

References 41 publications

Mycelium Composites for Sustainable Development in Developing Countries: The Case for Africa

Mycelium Composites for Sustainable Development in Developing Countries: The Case for Africa

Towards a Biorefinery Processing Waste from Plantain Agro-Industry: Process Design and Techno-Economic Assessment of Single-Cell Protein, Natural Fibers, and Biomethane Production through Process Simulation

Process design and techno-economic assessment of cellulolytic enzymes production from coffee husk through process simulation

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