Abstract Almost all Acehnese still rely on the sundak (pointed blade) or machete to peel coconut skin. The use of has a high work risk even though workload is relatively light. sharp tip can injure operator when peeling Therefore, skin peeler designed with different types, namely crank type, tipping and scissors type. operator’s analysis carried out be useful for developing design so that it ho...

Abstract Many researchers have investigated alternative sources to overcome the problem of conventional building material polluting environment by development green self-compacting concrete in construction industry. The best solution is utilise non-conventional materials like agricultural wastes. Meanwhile, (SCC) considered as high strength well high-performance concrete. demerits, which includ...

The physical, hydrological, and physico-chemical properties of horticultural substrates are influenced by particle shape size. Sieve analysis has been the predominate method used to characterize size distribution substrates. However, literature shows a diversity techniques procedures. effects agitation time sample on distributions soilless were evaluated for several measures sieve analysis, inc...

Introduction: The coir industry processes fibers from coconuts and is important for a high number of people in Sri Lanka. Coir workers handle several dangerous machines. This project has studied occupational injuries among workers. Methods: cross-sectional study was performed six medium-sized industries Lanka, each with 15-100 employees. who were present at work on the two days researchers visi...

Abstract Peat is a soil that has high compressibility property beside having low bearing capacity. Due to these problems, the peat not suitable for construction purposes. Coconut waste an example of agricultural waste. In context environmental sustainability, use coir in geotechnical applications desirable. This research was conducted study stabilization by using Coir Fibre Ash (CFA) partially ...

The community service took place for the Women Farming Group (WFG) of Banda Langik in Sungai Bangek, Balai Gadang, Koto Tangah District, Padang City, from July to November 2022. It was held demonstration plots (dump lots) Liquid Organic fertilizers (LOF) with coconut coir, and banana stems as raw materials. These materials were straightforward find this area. Plots made 2 beds, each planted pul...

Many Trichoderma species are able to produce 6-pentyl-α-pyrone (6-PP), a lactone with coconut-like aroma. In the present work, several culture parameters were studied to enhance the production of 6-PP by Trichoderma harzianum 4040 in solid-state fermentation. Green coir powder added to a nutrient solution was used as support material for fermentation. A Plackett-Burman screening technique was a...

Much is being written about plastics these days---newspapers are full of stories about the plastic menace, governments are up in arms banning polybags around the country, schools and colleges are launching awareness drives to ban plastics. But they are still around. And will be around for times to come. Not only strewn on the roads or choking drains and rivers, but also inside our homes. Over t...