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Biodegradation of palm oil mesocarp fibre by white rot fungi

Saidu, Mohammed and Salim, Mohd. Razman and Mohamed Yuzir, Muhamad Ali (2012) Biodegradation of palm oil mesocarp fibre by white rot fungi. Archives Des Sciences, 65 (4). pp. 102-110. ISSN 1661-464X

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Abstract

Degradation of agricultural residues from palm oil industry is increasing due to its expansion. Lignocelloulosic waste from these industry represent large amount of unutilized resources, this is due to their high lignin content. Since, white rot are capable of degrading the lignin, its potential to degradation was accessed for upgrading it. The lignocellluloses content was measured before and after biodegradation and the rate of reduction was determined. From the results of biodegradation, it was observed that hemicellulose reduces by 22.62%, cellulose by 20.97% and lignin by 10.65% from the initials lignocelluloses contents. Thus, to improve the digestibility of palm oil mesocarp fiber, treatment by white rot-fungi is recommended.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:Lignocellulose, palm oil, mesocap fiber, biodegradation, mycelium, white rot
Subjects:T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:Electrical Engineering
ID Code:32691
Deposited By: Fazli Masari
Deposited On:17 Jun 2013 06:44
Last Modified:31 Mar 2019 08:23

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