Jeltzlin Semerel1, Nigel John1, Wim Dehaen2, Pedro Fardim3,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.3, pp. 1031-1061, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.023449
Abstract Aloe vera plant is known worldwide for its medicinal properties and application in gel-based products such as
shampoo, soap, and sunscreen. However, the demand for these gel-based products has led to a surplus production
of Aloe vera processing waste. An Aloe vera gel processing facility could generate up to 4000 kg of Aloe vera waste
per month. Currently the Aloe vera waste is being disposed to the landfill or used as fertilizer. A sustainable management system for the Aloe vera processing waste should be considered, due to the negative societal and environmental impacts of the currents waste disposal methods. Therefore,… More >
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