The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is native to many West African countries, where local populations have used its oil for culinary and other purposes. Large-scale plantations, established principally in tropical regions (Asia, Africa and Latin America), are mostly aimed at the production of oil, which is extracted from the fleshy mesocarp of the palm fruit, and endosperm or kernel oil. Palm oil ...

Alcohol ethoxylates surfactants are produced via ethoxylation of fatty alcohol (FA) with ethylene oxide. The source of FA could be either palm kernel oil (PKO) or petrochemicals. The study aimed to compare the potential environmental impacts for PKO-derived FA (PKO-FA) and petrochemicals-derived FA (petro-FA). Cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment has been performed for this purpose because it e...

Palm oil mill effluent (POME) has been identified as one of the major sources of aquatic pollution in Malaysia. due to its high strength and economic importance. With more than 330 palm oil mills in operation, Malaysia produces some 10.6 million tonnes of crude palm oil annually, accounting for 52% of the total world production, and concomitantly generates some 27 x 10 m POME. To meet with the ...

The biodegradation of fat, oil, and grease (FOG) is important in water pollution control wastewater management. In this study, the viability FOG-degrading microorganisms on palm oil was assessed. Seven strains capable degrading FOG were isolated from mill effluent (POME). potential bacterial selected based Tween-80-degrading ability. Micrococcus lylae strain DSM 20315 showed highest growth comp...

Abstract Palm oil mill effuent (POME) has the potential to become an environmental pollutant if left unutilized. This study aims examine effect of POME on catfish and water spinach growth in bucket fish culture system (budikdamber). research was conducted August-November 2021, comprises acclimatization fish, seeding, media preparation, rearing, observation, data analysis. used a completely rand...