What is sustainable technology in the oil palm industry?
This book reports the latest research and successful industrial case studies on sustainable technologies in the oil palm industry, ranging from plantation, processing to waste handling. It covers the latest developments on harvesting, refining, nanomaterial production, aviation biofuel, biomass supply chain and waste treatment and handling.
Can process technologies improve the quality of palm oil produced?
However, the process technologies and the quality of palm oil produced have remained stagnant for the past decades. This paper reviews the latest development in the process technologies that can be applied in the palm oil milling process to improve the sustainability and efficiency of palm oil production, as well as the quality of the oil produced.
Can a sustainable palm oil milling process improve oil quality?
This study will be beneficial for the development of a sustainable palm oil milling process with improved oil quality. The authors are grateful for the support from the Sime Darby Plantation Research, Monash-Industry Palm Oil Education and Research Platform, Monash University Malaysia, and Sime Darby Foundation.
What challenges will the oil palm sector face in the 2020s?
This review surveys the oil palm sector in the 2020s and beyond, its major challenges and options for future progress. Oil palm crop production faces many future challenges, including emerging threats from climate change and pests and diseases.
