International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2017)
Published
Table of contents
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A Review on Quercetin Flavonoid
Abstract: Quercetin is a flavonoid widely distributed in nature. A food rich in quercetin includes black and green tea, apples, onion, red grapes, citrus fruit, tomato, broccoli and other leafy green vegetables, etc. It is water soluble polyphenolic compound, which is highly common and wide spread in the plant kingdom as their glycosides. Quercetin is the glycone form of a number of other flavonoid glycosides, such as rutin and quercetin, found …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Mushrooms as Bioremediation Agents
Abstract: One of the major ecological issues confronting the world today is the contamination of soil, water and air by toxic chemicals accordingly of industrialization and broad utilization of pesticides in agribusiness. Burning is right now the best and regular remediation practice yet is exorbitant as far as money and energy utilized. A rapid cost effective and biologically capable technique for tidy up is “bioremediation” which uses small scale living beings …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Food Deserts: A Review
Abstract: Nourishment access among low-income populations has long been a concern in the United States. Recent research on the geographic dimensions of access has aimed on economically deprived areas with little retail food activity, referred to as 'food deserts.' The review paper garners about the view of food desert and the strategies and policies implemented to reduce the food deserts.
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Nutraceuticals – A Review
Abstract: Nutraceuticals are the diverse product category with various synonyms used internationally. The term 'nutraceutical' has been part of the industry lexicon for a decade. Nutraceuticals are functional food ingredients and dietary supplements that are potential for health promotion and disease risk reduction. Although a myriad of bioactives are known to render the expected beneficial effects, the mechanisms involved are varied and may work individually or collectively in providing the effects. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Pressure Swing Adsorption – A Review
Abstract: Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) depends on air being filtered through aluminosilicate minerals known as zeolites. This review paper gives a silhouette about the PSA, mechanism of working and use of zeolites in PSA. The one use for PSA oxygen has been specially designed so that nitrogen gas is adsorbed onto it while oxygen (and argon) passes straight through. The zeolite is instantly saturated with nitrogen, so two zeolite beds are …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 30–37 Read article
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Biofertilizers: A Review
Abstract: One of the significant in today's world is the pollution and contamination of soil. The utilization of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has caused gigantic harm to the environment. An answer to this is the biofertilizer, an Eco Friendly fertilizer now used in most countries. Biofertilizers are organisms that enrich the nutrient quality of soil. The main sources of biofertilizers are bacteria, fungi, and Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). The most marked relationship …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 5–12 Read article