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Designing sustainable processes for converting agricultural waste into bio-based products like bioplastics, biofuels, or natural additives.

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Jannatul Ferdous
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Hasibul Islam Hasib
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Md. Siam Mehedi
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Tamim Hasan Apurbo
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Supervisors
Md. Mortuza Ahmmed
Associate Professor, Faculty, FST

Abstract

Transforming agricultural residues into eco-friendly, bio-based materials offers an effective approach to tackling major environmental challenges such as pollution control and natural resource preservation, while also creating new economic opportunities. This study explores innovative techniques for converting crop remains, fruit peels, and excess biomass into valuable products like bioplastics, biofuels, and natural additives. A key focus lies in using components such as lignocellulosic biomass, starch, and polysaccharides abundant in agricultural by-products as raw materials for producing biodegradable goods. The study looks at several ways to improve production, such as using machines, heat-based methods and helpful microbes. All designed to make the process efficient and eco-friendly. Recent progress in reusing brewers' waste grain and other plant-based material has made it possible to create environmentally safe plastics used for packaging and farming films. These efforts support recycling and waste reduction and help build a cleaner and more appropriate system. Another different way to make biofuel such by using fermentation and digestion without air, heating, and gas conversion. The cause of global warming can be solved by these methods by reducing harmful gases. However, there are some problems, like differences in raw materials and managing their supply throughout the year. To make these methods more useful in real life, the research also checks how much energy they use, how costly they are and how better cleaning and processing steps can improve the quality of the final products. It also includes reviews of policies and the life cycle of these technologies to see how they affect the environment and to suggest better rules for their use. The results show that making bioplastics and biofuels together in one system can help solve both farm and plastic waste problems at the same time. In short, using these green technologies can turn agricultural waste from a problem into a useful resource, helping the economy grow while protecting nature and supporting new ideas for a sustainable future.

Keywords

"Agricultural waste valorization Bioplastic and biofuel production Lignocellulosic biomass Circular bioeconomy Sustainable resource management. "

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication:
  • Conference Name: Gazipur Agricultural University International Conference (GAUIC 2025)
  • Date of Conference: 12/12/2025 - 12/12/2025
  • Venue: Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU)
  • Organizer: Gazipur Agricultural University (GAU)
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