http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8569 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8581 Title: Banana and its by-product utilisation: an overview <br/> <br/>Authors: Mohapatra, Debabandya; Mishra, Sabyasachi; Sutar, Namrata <br/> <br/>Abstract: Banana serves as an ideal and low cost food source for developing countries where most of the population rely mostly on bananas for food. Banana plant parts are useful as insecticide, antioxidant, colour absorber, in preparation of various functional foods, wine, alcohol, biogas, cattle feed etc. This review discusses usefulness of banana fruits, peel, leaves, pseudostem, sheath, pith and male bud, and prospects of using these materials in industry. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 323-329 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8580 Title: Synthesis of low cost adhesives from pulp & paper industry waste <br/> <br/>Authors: Gothwal, R K; Mohan, M K; Ghosh, P <br/> <br/>Abstract: This study presents lignin extraction from commercial black liquor and utilizes it as a partial substitute in phenol formaldehyde (PF) resin synthesis. Characteristics of modified resin [non volatile solid content (<44%), alkalinity (<5%), pH (<11.6) and free formaldehyde (<1%)] were found close to control PF resin with a variable viscosity (418-781 cP). Shear test properties showed that phenol (15%) replacement with black liquor lignin produced comparable physical bond properties and could be used to formulate a low cost modified PF resin for plywood panels. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 390-395 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8579 Title: Thumba (<i>Citrullus colocyntis</i>) seed oil: A sustainable source of renewable energy for biodiesel production <br/> <br/>Authors: Pal, Amit; Kachhwaha, S S; Maji, S; Babu, M K G <br/> <br/>Abstract: Thumba (<i>Citrullus colocyntis</i>) seed oil can be used for production of biodiesel. A comparative experimental study, carried out on a four cylinder, direct injection, water cooled diesel engine operating on diesel and biodiesel blends (B10, B20 and B30) of <i>C. colocyntis </i>and <i>Jatropha curcas</i>, showed that like <i>J. curcas</i>, biodiesel of <i>C. colocyntis </i>can be used as an alternative fuel with better performance and lower emissions compared with diesel.   <br/> <br/>Page(s): 384-389 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8578 Title: Physio-mechanical properties of particle boards from agro-wastes <br/> <br/>Authors: Ghosh, Sujit Kumar; Sengupta, Surajit; Naskar, Malay <br/> <br/>Abstract: This study presents particle boards made from low cost agro-wastes (date palm leaf and jute stick). Particle boards from jute stick, date palm leaf and their blends offered higher sound transmission loss, higher thermal insulation and lower swelling than plywood. Date palm leaf particle board showed highest strength, whereas board based on blend (1:1) of date palm leaf and jute stick gave highest impact strength. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 396-400 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:58:59 GMT