Sustainable Applications of Coir and Other Coconut By-products
This book provides detailed information on the methods and techniques that can be used to process coir, cocopeat and other coconut byproducts for developing various bioproducts. Coir is a unique raw material in that it is abundant, green, and sustainable.
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Sustainable Applications of Coir and Other Coconut By-products
Sustainable Applications of Coir and Other Coconut By-products
Narendra Reddy
Sustainable Applications of Coir and Other Coconut By-products
Narendra Reddy Centre for Incubation, Innovation, Research and Consultancy Jyothy Institute of Technology Bangalore, Karnataka, India
ISBN 978-3-030-21054-0 ISBN 978-3-030-21055-7 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21055-7 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Coconut trees and their produce and residues are one of the most distinct crops that have supported humans and animals for their food and nonfood needs since primitive times. In addition to being one of the primary sources for food in many countries and cultures, the produce, the tree, and the by-products are utilized for a variety of non-food applications. Unlike most other resources, almost all parts of a coconut plant and the coproducts are considered to be of high utility and value. Coir fibers obtained from the husks of the fruit are the primary residues and commercially traded as a commodity product. The outer shells of the nuts, leaf, sheath, and trunk have also been used for various applications. There is probably no other crop that has such versatile end uses comparable to the coconut tree. The increase in demand for biodegradable and environmentally friendly products has put new impetus on the use of agricultural resources. Coir and other coconut by-products are readily available and have unique properties and hence considered as potential resources for a multitude of new applications. Cocopeat obtained during the processing of coir is being extensively
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