Bio-valorization potential of banana peels (musa sapientum): an overview

Jamal, Parveen and Saheed, Olorunnisola Kola and Alam, Md Zahangir (2012) Bio-valorization potential of banana peels (musa sapientum): an overview. Asian Journal of Biotechnology, 4 (1). pp. 1-14. ISSN 1996-0700

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Abstract

Recent breakthrough in industrial biotechnology offer important economic opportunities for the utilization of agro-industrial residues such as Banana Peels (BP). BP as a complex biological material is an important by-product of several cottage and major hospitality industries. Chemically, it contains cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin and simple sugars. Due to its availability and value, it is capable as an ideal substrate for microbial process for production of valued-added products. Several efforts have been made to produce protein enriched animal ration, industrial enzymes, citric acid and other industrially viable products. Pre-treatment operations have resulted in improved substrate utilization by microorganisms. Solid State Fermentation (SSF) and submerged state fermentation (SmF) are two promising techniques majorly employed for bioconversion of BP for its value addition. The article reviews recent developments in process and products developed for valorizing BP through biotechnological approach. Information on most recent applications and developments are carefully documented.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2937/27516
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Banana peels; industrial biotechnology
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP248.13 Biotechnology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Biotechnology Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof.Dr. Parveen Jamal
Date Deposited:	18 Dec 2012 08:01
Last Modified:	10 Aug 2017 09:47
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/27516

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