Cocoa pod husks (CPHs) represent an underutilized component of the chocolate
manufacturing process. While industry's current focus is understandably on the cocoa …

Lignin is the second most abundant natural polymer after cellulose, and valorisation of lignin-
rich streams has attracted increasing attention recently. This paper presents a novel and …

Cocoa bean shell (CBS) is one of the main solid wastes derived from the chocolate industry.
This residual biomass could be an interesting source of nutrients and bioactive compounds …

Waste agricultural biomass available abundantly with limited utilization. The cocoa pod
husks comprise of inorganic compounds particularly potassium oxide which can be used as …

This work proposes a biotechnological alternative to remove methylene blue (MB) dye
contaminants generated during textile industry operations. The use of biological adsorbents …

Abstract Cocoa yieids in West Arica have stagnated at abou! 300-400 kg ha! mainly because
the crop is produced im low-enpun systems. integrated soil festiliny management (ISFM) is …

The drive for a sustainable society and a circular economy has motivated researchers
around the globe to turn to the transformation of renewable raw materials like biomass into …

This work aimed to assess the influence of cacao pod husk biochar treatments combined
with the urea fertilizer addition on the growth and yield of pak choy (Brassica chinensis L.) …

Theobroma cacao is the only species of the Theobroma genus that is farmed for commercial
purposes and is the most popular on the market [1]. Cocoa is thought to be a prehistoric tree …

Ample waste is generated from the confectionery processing industries, which includes solid
as well as liquid waste. These generated wastes contain high amounts of valuable …