- Food composition and properties
- Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
- Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes
- Renewable energy and sustainable power systems
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Phosphorus and nutrient management
- Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
- Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization
- Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal
- Microencapsulation and Drying Processes
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Biodiesel Production and Applications
- Freezing and Crystallization Processes
- Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
- Coal Combustion and Slurry Processing
- Food Drying and Modeling
- Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
University of Life Sciences in Poznań
2016-2025
University of Life Sciences in Lublin
2016-2024
University of Basrah
2019
Institute of Agricultural Machinery
2019
University of Economics and Innovation
2018
This study investigates the impact of different corn silage preparation methods, namely traditional and Shredlage on digestibility biogas yield in anaerobic digestion its nutritional value—the first complex kind. Key parameters both types were analyzed, including chemical composition, fiber content, elemental makeup. Methane production assessed under standardized fermentation conditions. The results showed that method, characterized by more intensive chopping, led to higher methane yields...
Digestate as a by-product of biogas production requires appropriate utilization methods to convert it into valuable resource. This study investigated the feasibility using digestate from plant sustainable feedstock for fuel pellet production. an agricultural was dried and pelletized, both with without addition biochar. The resulting pellets were analyzed their physicochemical properties, elemental composition, calorific value. Samples examined calorimeter XRF analyzer. Results showed that...
Biogas production from lignocellulosic biomass, such as wheat and rapeseed straw, is an essential strategy for sustainable energy generation. However, the efficiency of anaerobic digestion depends on physical characteristics substrate, particularly particle size, which influences microbial accessibility biogas yield. This study aims to optimize straw size enhanced methane by evaluating different fractionation levels. The was processed using a hammer mill separated into three fractions (2.4...
The aim of the study is to determine energy consumption extrusion-cooking process corn straw under various conditions (screw speed, moisture content), water absorption measurements and solubility indices as well biogas efficiency evaluation. was carried out using a single screw extruder with L/D = 16:1 at rotational speeds (70, 90, 110 rpm) initial content raw material (25 40%). Prior process, measured, next, it moistened 25 40% dry matter. For example, 70 rpm temperature range 126–150 °C....
Biodegradable materials are used in the manufacture of packaging and compostable films various types medical products. They have demonstrated a large number potential practical applications medicine particularly treatment cardiac, vascular, orthopedic conditions adults as well children. In our research, extrusion-cooking technique was applied to prepare thermoplastic starch (TPS), which then utilized obtain environmentally friendly starch-based films. Potato basic raw material exploited....
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Biodegradable materials are used in the manufacture of packaging and compostable films various types medical products. These have demonstrated high potential applications: cardiac, vascular orthopaedic conditions adults as well children. In our research, extrusion-cooking technique was to obtain environmentally friendly loose-fill foams packaging. Potato starch basic raw material. Polyvinyl alcohol an additive amount 1%, 2% 3% replace starch. The components were mixed moistened with water...
Abstract This paper presents the results covering mechanical properties of thermoplastic potato starch granules with flax, cellulose fibre, and pine bark addition. A modified single screw extrusion-cooker TS-45 L/D = 18 an additional cooling section barrel was used as processing unit. The establishment influence fibre addition, well speed, on main objective investigation. maximum force during compression to 50% sample diameter, elastic modulus, strength were evaluated. Significant...
1. Ahring B.K., Biswas R., Ahamed A., Teller P.J. and Uellendahl H., 2015. Making lignin accessible for anaerobic digestion by wet-explosion pretreatment. Bioresour. Technol., 175, 182-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bior.... CrossRef Google Scholar
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect addition fresh kale and processing conditions on extruded pellet antioxidant activity selected physicochemical properties. results applied DPPH, FRAP, TPC methods indicated that, for both 60 100 rpm screw speeds, snack phenolic content were strongly linked content, these properties increased with plant. amount variables (extruder speed moisture raw material blends) also found significantly affect water absorption index, solubility fat...
The paper presents the results of a study on water absorption capacity and solubility biodegradable starch foams produced with single-screw extruder TS-45 L/D=12.Two different moulding dies were used: one circular hole diameter 3 mm ring inner 5 mm.During extrusion process, temperature cylinder ranged from 80 to 130°C screw speeds applied were: 100 130 rpm.For application die, it was observed that regardless speed screw, use raw material higher moisture content led production materials...
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The market of extruded products is constantly growing and the incorporation fruit items into their recipe, can made a crisp snack product healthy one acceptable flavor. subject this work evaluation effects production screw speed, type amount on selected physical properties (expansion index, bulk density, water absorption solubility, texture profile color balance) corn-based gluten-free crisps supplemented with various amounts (0–20%) dried fruits (apple, white mulberry, goji berry,...
Abstract The aim of the research was to evaluate influence forming die openings shape on processing parameters extrusion-cooking process and selected properties gluten-free crisps. experiment used blends corn grits, unroasted buckwheat, rice, dried blackberries. extrusion crisps carried out via a prototype EXP-45-32 single-screw extruder with L/D=16. During tests, 5 different dies were assessed: 2 diameter mm each, 1 round opening 3 mm, cross-shaped opening, star heart. efficiency energy...
As a by-product of wastewater treatment, sewage sludge can be used for natural, agricultural, or energy purposes. One method preparing management and use is solar drying. To intensify the drying process, natural additives to alter structure accelerate evaporation water. This research aimed evaluate influences different organic in mixtures on physicochemical parameters briquettes. was carried out without thermal boosting 4 × 2.5 2 m plastic tunnel. The tunnel equipped with three stations...
The aim of the study was to obtain a new type potato-based snack pellets fortified with fresh broccoli addition and estimate their extrusion-cooking parameters (processing stability) selected physical properties. In this work, added at varying levels (10, 20, 30%) pellets—a half-product for expanded ready-to-eat food snacks. obtained results showed that assessed variables: moisture content, screw speed, amount broccoli, have significantly affected process final product Accordingly,...
The article presents the research made on effects of methods pressure-thermal agglomeration corn bran, as well influence processing parameters selected physicochemical properties and biogas efficiency. Corn bran moistened to four levels moisture content was used for tests: 20%, 25%, 30% 35% dry matter. treatment carried out with use a Brikol SJ25 pellet maker TS-45 single-screw extruder. In tests extrusion-cooking process, three rotational speeds extruder screw were applied: 70, 90 110 rpm....
The article discusses the effect of modification plasticizing system a single-screw extruder on selected physicochemical properties rapeseed straw and buckwheat straw. A TS-45 (ZMCh Metalchem, Gliwice, Poland) with an L/D = 12 was used for process. shredded straws were moistened to four moisture levels: 20, 25, 30 35% dry matter. Three different rotational speeds screw applied test cycle: 70, 90 110 rpm. following characteristics determined extrusion-cooking process: efficiency specific...
1. Alavi S.H., Gogoi B.K., Khan M., and Bowman B.J., 1999. Structural properties of protein-stabilized starch-based supercritical fluid extrudates. Food Res. Int., 32, 107-118, https://doi.org/10.1016/s0963-.... CrossRef Google Scholar
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1. Bouasla A., Wójtowicz and Zidoune M.N., 2017. Gluten-free precooked rice pasta enriched with legumes flours: physical properties, texture, sensory attributes microstructure. LWT-Food Sci. Technol., 75, 569-577. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt..... CrossRef Google Scholar
This paper focuses on finding an alternative biogas substrate among the wastes from food industry - Palm Oil Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB). The study was conducted in Laboratory of Ecotechnologies biggest laboratory Poland situated at Poznan University Life Sciences. research has based modified German standard DIN 38 414/S8 and VDI 4630, while chemical physical analytical methods were Polish Standard System. results methane efficiency analysis give result 74,33 m3/Mg FM but it characterized by...
Application of biostimulants instigates many physiological processes that enhance nutrition efficiency, abiotic stress tolerance, and quality traits crops, regardless their nutrient content. One such preparations is Atonik which contains nitrophenol compounds naturally occurring in plant cells. Several studies have confirmed its beneficial effect on the growth, development, improved metabolic activity plants. Therefore, it seems advisable to investigate preparation photosynthetic Moldavian...