Vinayak Fasake received his Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from the Departement of Agril. Processing and Food Engineering, CAET Bhubaneswar, India in 2016. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from MPKV, Rahuri, India in 2013. Presently, he ispursuing his Ph.D. at the Centre for Rural Development and Technology, IIT Delhi, India. he has published papers in reputed international journals. His research interest focuses on theapplication of ruminant animal dung fiber, optimization of dung fiber pulping process, and developing handmade paper for rural scale packaging.
Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) , 2021
The study focuses on development of modified atmosphere packaging for fresh-cut minimally process... more The study focuses on development of modified atmosphere packaging for fresh-cut minimally processed cauliflower to increase its shelf-life and enhancing the onfarm value addition by utilizing perforated packaging films along with pretreatments with ozonated water and antimicrobials. The samples were treated with ozonated water, oregano essential oil (antimicrobial), and cinnamon essential oil (antimicrobial). Based on preliminary treatments, the number of perforations made by specially prepared tool was kept as 6 and 12, which represented 5.1 9 10-5 and 1.02 9 10-4 % of the total surface area of packages. These perforated packaged samples were stored in cold room at 4°C temperature for 28 days. The shelf life and quality of treated cauliflower samples were compared with untreated samples. The quality analysis of the samples was carried up to 28 days at 7 days intervals based on their weight loss, headspace gas composition, texture, pH, total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, total phenolics, total microbial count, and sensory characteristics. The quality analysis revealed that ozonated water-treated samples at 12 perforations and stored at 4°C for 28 days were most efficient in keeping it fresh without any significant reduction in quality as compared to the cauliflower stored for one week at normal conditions.
The modern-day paper industry is highly capital-intensive industries in the core sector. Though t... more The modern-day paper industry is highly capital-intensive industries in the core sector. Though there are several uses of paper for currency, packaging, education, information, communication, trade and hygiene, the flip side of this industry is the impact on the forest resources and other ecosystems which leads to increasing pollution in water and air, influencing several local communities. In the present paper, the authors have tried to explore potential and alternate source of industrial pulp through ruminant animal dung, which is widely available as a rural resource in India. Three types of undigested animal dung fibers from Indigenous cow (IDF), Jersey cow (JDF), and Buffalo (BDF) were taken. Wheat straw (WS) was the main diet of all animals. The cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin content for all animal dung samples were found in a range of (29–31.50%), (21–23.50%), and (11–13%), respectively. The abundant holocellulose and low lignin contents are suitable for handmade pulp and...
A large part of the vegetation on the earth is unsuitable for human consumption but is fairly con... more A large part of the vegetation on the earth is unsuitable for human consumption but is fairly consumed by grazing and herbivorous animals. Cattle convert straw and stover in their rumen and the excreted waste from their body like dung and urine are subsidiary. Proper management, processing and valorisation of cow dung and cow urine into energy, manure, medicines, organic pesticides, and other daily products can generate millions of employment opportunities in rural areas. The main purpose of this review is to explore the possibilities and find out the potential and suitability of ruminant animal dung fiber material as an alternative non wood source for various application, like handmade pulp and paper, Composite material (Reinforcement), Manmade boards, Fillers for Nano structural composite etc.
The modern-day paper industry is highly capital-intensive industries in the core sector. Though t... more The modern-day paper industry is highly capital-intensive industries in the core sector. Though there are several uses of paper for currency, packaging, education, information, communication, trade and hygiene, the flip side of this industry is the impact on the forest resources and other ecosystems which leads to increasing pollution in water and air, influencing several local communities. In the present paper, the authors have tried to explore potential and alternate source of industrial pulp through ruminant animal dung, which is widely available as a rural resource in India. Three types of undigested animal dung fibers from Indigenous cow (IDF), Jersey cow (JDF), and Buffalo (BDF) were taken. Wheat straw (WS) was the main diet of all animals. The cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin content for all animal dung samples were found in a range of (29-31.50%), (21-23.50%), and (11-13%), respectively. The abundant holocellulose and low lignin contents are suitable for handmade pulp and paper. Surface characteristics of fodder (WS) and all dung fibers have been investigated using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and SEM-Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX). To increase paper production without damaging forest cover, it is essential to explore unconventional natural resources, such as dung fiber, which have the huge potential to produce pulp and paper, reinforcement components, etc.
Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (India) , 2021
The study focuses on development of modified atmosphere packaging for fresh-cut minimally process... more The study focuses on development of modified atmosphere packaging for fresh-cut minimally processed cauliflower to increase its shelf-life and enhancing the onfarm value addition by utilizing perforated packaging films along with pretreatments with ozonated water and antimicrobials. The samples were treated with ozonated water, oregano essential oil (antimicrobial), and cinnamon essential oil (antimicrobial). Based on preliminary treatments, the number of perforations made by specially prepared tool was kept as 6 and 12, which represented 5.1 9 10-5 and 1.02 9 10-4 % of the total surface area of packages. These perforated packaged samples were stored in cold room at 4°C temperature for 28 days. The shelf life and quality of treated cauliflower samples were compared with untreated samples. The quality analysis of the samples was carried up to 28 days at 7 days intervals based on their weight loss, headspace gas composition, texture, pH, total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, total phenolics, total microbial count, and sensory characteristics. The quality analysis revealed that ozonated water-treated samples at 12 perforations and stored at 4°C for 28 days were most efficient in keeping it fresh without any significant reduction in quality as compared to the cauliflower stored for one week at normal conditions.
The modern-day paper industry is highly capital-intensive industries in the core sector. Though t... more The modern-day paper industry is highly capital-intensive industries in the core sector. Though there are several uses of paper for currency, packaging, education, information, communication, trade and hygiene, the flip side of this industry is the impact on the forest resources and other ecosystems which leads to increasing pollution in water and air, influencing several local communities. In the present paper, the authors have tried to explore potential and alternate source of industrial pulp through ruminant animal dung, which is widely available as a rural resource in India. Three types of undigested animal dung fibers from Indigenous cow (IDF), Jersey cow (JDF), and Buffalo (BDF) were taken. Wheat straw (WS) was the main diet of all animals. The cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin content for all animal dung samples were found in a range of (29–31.50%), (21–23.50%), and (11–13%), respectively. The abundant holocellulose and low lignin contents are suitable for handmade pulp and...
A large part of the vegetation on the earth is unsuitable for human consumption but is fairly con... more A large part of the vegetation on the earth is unsuitable for human consumption but is fairly consumed by grazing and herbivorous animals. Cattle convert straw and stover in their rumen and the excreted waste from their body like dung and urine are subsidiary. Proper management, processing and valorisation of cow dung and cow urine into energy, manure, medicines, organic pesticides, and other daily products can generate millions of employment opportunities in rural areas. The main purpose of this review is to explore the possibilities and find out the potential and suitability of ruminant animal dung fiber material as an alternative non wood source for various application, like handmade pulp and paper, Composite material (Reinforcement), Manmade boards, Fillers for Nano structural composite etc.
The modern-day paper industry is highly capital-intensive industries in the core sector. Though t... more The modern-day paper industry is highly capital-intensive industries in the core sector. Though there are several uses of paper for currency, packaging, education, information, communication, trade and hygiene, the flip side of this industry is the impact on the forest resources and other ecosystems which leads to increasing pollution in water and air, influencing several local communities. In the present paper, the authors have tried to explore potential and alternate source of industrial pulp through ruminant animal dung, which is widely available as a rural resource in India. Three types of undigested animal dung fibers from Indigenous cow (IDF), Jersey cow (JDF), and Buffalo (BDF) were taken. Wheat straw (WS) was the main diet of all animals. The cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin content for all animal dung samples were found in a range of (29-31.50%), (21-23.50%), and (11-13%), respectively. The abundant holocellulose and low lignin contents are suitable for handmade pulp and paper. Surface characteristics of fodder (WS) and all dung fibers have been investigated using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and SEM-Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX). To increase paper production without damaging forest cover, it is essential to explore unconventional natural resources, such as dung fiber, which have the huge potential to produce pulp and paper, reinforcement components, etc.
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