Ben Festus
Centre for Nanoengineering and Advanced Materials, Department of Metallurgy, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Centre for Materials Research and Development, Department of Physics, Federal Polytechnic Ede, Ede, Nigeria.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Dec;31(58):65917-65943. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-35621-8. Epub 2024 Nov 29.
As efforts intensify to address the environmental impact of agricultural waste, the valorization of Manihot esculenta peel (MEP) for sustainable engineering applications presents a unique opportunity to repurpose this class of agricultural waste to achieve environmental sustainability development goals while promoting socio-economic development of this pollutant. The inherent properties of MEP, such as its richness in carbohydrates and cellulose, make it a useful raw material for producing biofuels, bioethanols, biocomposites, and other sustainable engineering materials. Its resilience to adverse environmental conditions also makes MEP well-suited for cultivation in diverse agroecological settings, further enhancing its appeal as a sustainable resource. While existing review articles provide valuable insights into Manihot esculenta peel utilization across various industries, they often overlook the comprehensive valorization of Manihot esculenta for sustainable engineering applications, creating a notable knowledge gap. Through a systematic examination of innovative approaches documented in the literature, this research seeks to bridge this gap by elucidating strategies for repurposing cassava waste into valuable engineering materials to mitigate environmental pollution and promote sustainable resource utilization. By synthesizing existing research and identifying key research gaps, this study advances the understanding of Manihot esculenta peel's potential as a sustainable material and facilitates the transition toward greener engineering practices.
随着应对农业废弃物环境影响的努力不断加强，将木薯皮（MEP）用于可持续工程应用的价值提升为重新利用这类农业废弃物提供了独特机遇，以实现环境可持续发展目标，同时促进这种污染物的社会经济发展。木薯皮的固有特性，如富含碳水化合物和纤维素，使其成为生产生物燃料、生物乙醇、生物复合材料及其他可持续工程材料的有用原料。它对不利环境条件的耐受性也使木薯皮非常适合在不同的农业生态环境中种植，进一步增强了其作为可持续资源的吸引力。虽然现有综述文章对木薯皮在各行业的利用提供了有价值的见解，但它们往往忽视了木薯皮在可持续工程应用方面的全面价值提升，从而造成了明显的知识空白。通过系统研究文献中记载的创新方法，本研究旨在通过阐明将木薯废弃物重新利用为有价值的工程材料的策略来弥合这一差距，以减轻环境污染并促进可持续资源利用。通过综合现有研究并确定关键研究差距，本研究深化了对木薯皮作为可持续材料潜力的理解，并推动向更绿色工程实践的转变。
