Heavy metals adsorption by banana peels micro-powder: Equilibrium modeling by non-linear models
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2017.06.026
Abstract: Abstract In this study the copper and lead adsorption efficiency onto banana peels powder was investigated. The agro-industrial waste recovery represents one of the Circular Economy pillars. In the view of the synthesis of an… read more here.
Keywords: banana peels; equilibrium; non linear; powder ... See more keywords
Synthesis and characterization of porous carbon derived from activated banana peels with hierarchical porosity for improved electrochemical performance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.01.028
Abstract: Abstract Banana peels, a common fruit waste was adopted as a material precursor in this study to synthesize highly porous activated carbon from banana peels (ABP) which serves as an electrode material for a symmetric… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; banana; banana peels; material ... See more keywords
Nanoparticles of banana peels as a potential source of bioactive compounds and their activities on HepG2
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-93382-x
Abstract: Nanoparticles of blanched green banana peels (BGBP) were prepared using physical technique (by grinding) in order to avoid any harm effect on human health that could occurred when metals were used for preparing nanoparticles size… read more here.
Keywords: bioactive compounds; banana peels; antimicrobial anticancer; normal size ... See more keywords
Utilization of waste banana peels as heterogeneous catalysts in room-temperature biodiesel production using a homogenizer
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DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00016h
Abstract: Banana peels as agro-waste residues contain potassium oxide as the main component after calcination. The calcined waste banana peels (WBPs) successfully transesterified palm oil to biodiesel at room temperature using a homogenizer. The catalyst was… read more here.
Keywords: waste; biodiesel; room temperature; using homogenizer ... See more keywords
Synthesis and application of alginate immobilised banana peels nanocomposite in rare earth and radioactive minerals removal from mine water.
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DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.5399
Abstract: This study describes the preparation, characterisation and application of pelletised immobilised alginate/montmorillonite/banana peels nanocomposite (BPNC) in a fixed-bed column for continuous adsorption of rare earth elements and radioactive minerals from water. The materials was characterised… read more here.
Keywords: peels nanocomposite; water; banana peels; mine water ... See more keywords
A comparative study of the adhesive effects of cassava peels, banana peels, and potato peels on the durability of briquettes made from coconut husk charcoal
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0256618
Abstract: Over-dependency on traditional energy sources, particularly in African countries, significantly contributes to deforestation and carbon emissions. Agricultural waste presents a suitable alternative to conventional energy through bio-briquettes; however, they are underutilized. This study evaluated bio-briquettes’… read more here.
Keywords: resistance; banana peels; energy; potato peels ... See more keywords
Iron nanoparticle synthesis using waste banana peels and Maxilon Blue 5G sono-degradation.
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DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2025.2554171
Abstract: Abstract The green synthesis method is a significant approach that offers several advantages, including simplicity, rapidity, and cost-effectiveness in the synthesis of nanoparticles. Iron nanoparticles were synthesized in this work using waste banana peel extract… read more here.
Keywords: spectroscopy; synthesis; banana peels; waste banana ... See more keywords
Flavonoids of Organic Banana Peels ( Musa cavendishii )
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DOI: 10.11648/j.ijfsb.20190402.12
Abstract: In the present work we investigated the banana peels (Musa cavendishii) of organic silk variety from Pachacamac (Lurin, Lima) for being waste contaminants without use that avoid the damage to the environment. The qualitative presence… read more here.
Keywords: banana; banana peels; organic banana; methoxyflavone ... See more keywords
The Impact of Microwaves and Ultrasound on the Hydrolysis of Banana Peels and the Growth of Fodder Yeasts
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DOI: 10.3390/app15105617
Abstract: This study evaluates the feasibility of using banana peels as a substrate for cultivating fodder yeast biomass. Banana peels (BPs), representing approximately 38% of the total fruit weight, are rich in cellulose and hemicellulose, thus… read more here.
Keywords: banana peels; microwaves ultrasound; banana; impact microwaves ... See more keywords