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EXTRACTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTIOXIDNATS FROM BANANA PEELS AND EVALUATION OF ITS FOOD PRESERVATIVE EFFECTS Thesis

Wolde, Tsion (2021-01-13)

Banana (Musa Cavendish) peels extracts high in phenolic compounds are important antioxidants because of its phenolic hydroxyl groups. Thus, the goal of this research is extraction and characterization of antioxidant ...

PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOPLASTIC FROM WHEAT BRAN STARCH REINFORCED WITH WHEAT STRAW FIBER Thesis

Adeko, Asfaw (2021-12-12)

Nowadays, environmental pollution due to plastic waste taking too long to decay has become a serious problem in the world. Existence without plastics looks like to be difficult because of their important role in society ...

Development and Performance Evaluation of HDPE Waste Plastic-Diatomite and Sawdust Based Composite Material for Thermal Insulation in Buildings Thesis

Mengistu, Temsegen; Mengistu, Temsegen (2021-10-11)

Applying thermal insulation material in the wall is a major means of improving building energy conservation. However, traditional building insulation materials have defects in varying degrees, including, water absorption, ...

Optimization of Fermentation Condition and Characterization for Lactic Acid Production from Khat (“Catha edulis”) Waste by Using Immobilized Lactobacillus Plantarum Thesis

FANTA, SISAY (2021-11-10)

Huge amounts of petroleum-based plastic wastes are generated annually possessing serious environmental problems that must be addressed. Poly lactic acid, which is an eco-friendly bioplastic product that can be used as ...

Application and Optimization of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) removal from aqueous solution using synthesized local termite mound with chicken eggshell adsorbent Thesis

Ergete, Mebratu (2021-12-08)

Water is a precious resource over the world and a universal solvent for most dissolved particles. On the other hand, the persistence of uncontrollable hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) hazards adversely affects life in the ...

Synthesis and Characterization of Nano-cellulose from Bamboo for Nanocomposite Application Thesis

MOHAMED, KAFI (2021-11-07)

Recently, nanocomposite has played an important role by giving numerous applications that may solve real-world problems and help society. The development of environmentally sustainable materials composed of lignocelluloses ...

“Production and Characterization of Liquid - Organic Fertilizer from Sheep Wool and Banana Peel Thesis

Tesfaye, Gadisa (2021-11-05)

Fertilizer is an important nutrient used for soil conditioning and plant growth. The application of synthetic fertilizer has a significant adverse effect on the soil ecosystem and human health. Valorization of organic ...

Optimization of fermentation condition for bio ethanol production from corn cobs Thesis

Tilahun Teshome; Kumsa Delessa; Abreham Bekele (2020-01)

Lignocellulosic biomass can be utilized to produce ethanol, a promising alternative energy Source for petroleum based fuels. The bioconversion of lignocellulosic to bio fuel from cheap non edible materials such as corn ...

Hydrolysis Process Optimization and Characterization of Bioethanol from Food Waste (Case Study on JIT Students’ Cafeteria Food Waste) Thesis

Temesgen Abeto; Ermias Girma (2020-01)

Food waste from Jimma institute of Technology students’ cafeteria was used as a raw material for bioethanol production. The major components of Food waste from JIT students’ cafeteria collected on Tuesday were found to ...

Extraction, Optimization and Characterization of Aloe Vera Oil from Aloe vera leaf and Evaluate Antimicrobial Activity Thesis

Nimona Adugna; Ramachandran.K; Muluken.E (2019)

Aloe Barbadensis Miller, commonly known to as aloe Vera, is belonging to family Liliaceae of aloe, one of more than 400 species that originated in South Africa, but have been indigenous to dry subtropical and tropical ...

Development and Application of Teff Straw Supported Nano Zero-valent Iron for Removal of Hexavalent Chromium from Aqueous Solution Thesis

Fekadu Abera; Hundessa Dessalegn; Desalegn Abdisa (2020-01)

Waste water released to the environment is causing adverse effect on our ecosystem. There are various toxic heavy metals that are released with industrial waste water to the environment, hence worsening the life of ...

Preparation, Characterization, and Application of Lanthanum Doped Magnetic Biochar Composite Adsorbent for Removal of Fluoride from Water Thesis

Merid Debebe; Job Kasule; Abraha Gebremeskel (2019)

Fluoride level more than 1.5mg/L in drinking water is an environmental problem around the world that causes serious health damage for a human. Adsorption is considered one of the best methods for water defluoridation ...

Extraction and Optimization of Anchote (Coccinia Abyssinica) Tuber Starch and Its Application as Stabilizer for Yogurt Production Thesis

Gudeta Shuma; Job Samuel; Yigezu Mekonnen (2019)

Anchote is an indigenous tuber crop found in the Western and South Western part of Ethiopia. It belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae and the Afan Oromo name for Coccinia abyssinica. Particularly, Anchote is known in Kellem ...

Synthesis and Characterization of Bioplastic Film from Banana Peel Starch Blending with Banana Pseudo-Stem Fiber Thesis

Workiye Getnet; K.Ramachandran; Gebeyehu Abu (2019)

Biomass has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuel.The exponential growth of the human population has led to the accumulation of non-degradable waste materials across our planet. ...

Optimization of Fermentation Condition and Product Characterization in Bioethanol Production from Waste Potato Thesis

Getachew Alemu; Hundessa Dessalegn; Yasin A (2020-01)

Fulfilling energy demand of generations in accordance with environmental policy and in a sustainable way is a very critical issue that requires a clear attention. For this reason, a promising solution is focusing on ...

Thermal Energy Integration Using Pinch Analysis Technology in Case of Finchaa Sugar Production Plant, Finchaa, Ethiopia Thesis

Feyissa Haile; Job Kasule; Ermiyas Girma (2019)

This study focused on heat exchanger network and thermal heat integration in the Finchaa sugar production plant using the Aspen Energy Analyzer v11.0 software through the principle of pinch analysis techniques. The aim ...

optimization of the total reducing sugars yield from dilute acid hydrolysis and bioethanol production from moringa oleifera seeds husk Thesis

Fayruza Jemal; K. Ramachandran; Abowerk Wagank (2020-01)

The objective of this thesis is bioethanol production from moringa oleifera seeds husk, which is in effects to minimize energy cost and substituting non-renewable energy by renewable resources. Moringa oleifera is a plant ...

Extraction and Characterization of Nanocellulose for Polyvinyl Alcohol Based Nano-composite Application Thesis

Ebise Getacho; Hundessa Dessalegn; Ketema Beyecha (2019)

Nowadays, there are many polymeric materials that are used for different applications like packaging, constructions, medical and automotive devices. The majority of these materials are produced from fossil fuel-based ...

“Investigating the Effect of Lactoperoxidase system on Keeping Quality of Raw Goat milk: Case study on Goat milk from Bishoftu, Ethiopia Thesis

Abadr Adem; Kumsa Delessa; Mohammed Seid (2019)

Milk is an important source of nutrients for humans and animals. But it is a perishable food that can be spoiled easily and also becomes an important vehicle for transmission of pathogenic microorganisms to human beings. ...

Performance Analysis of Bipolar based HVDC and AC System for Ethiopia -Kenya Article

Aberra Jote; Saravanan Kandasamy (2017-06)

Electrical power can be generated from renewable and non-renewable energy sources in the world. Ethiopia blessed by renewable energy sources in the East Africa. Ethiopia Electrical Power Corporation has been constructed ...

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