Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh.

Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur, Bangladesh.

November 16, 2022 to Present

September 01, 2022 to November 15, 2022

December 31, 2019 to August 31, 2022

April 01, 2019 to December 30, 2019

July 07, 2018 to March 31, 2019

Hossain, M. A., Rana, M. M., Billah, M. T., Oliver, M. M. H., & Haque, M. A. (2024). Optimizing Pectin Yield From Burmese Grape (Baccaurea ramiflora) Peels Using Box–Behnken Design and Quality Evaluation. International Journal of Food Science, 2024(1), 8064657.

Sachcha, I.H., Paddar, K., Minar, M.M., Rahman, L., Hasan, S.K., Akhtaruzzaman, M., Billah, M.T.* and Yasmin, S.*, 2024. Development of eco-friendly biofilms by utilizing microcrystalline cellulose extract from banana pseudo-stem. Heliyon, 10(7).

Hossain, M. A., Dewan, M. F., Billah, M. T., Ahiduzzaman, M., Haque, M. M., & Haque, M. A. (2023). Jackfruit Seed as a Natural Source for Protein and Mineral Enrichment of Yogurt. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2023(1), 9899564.

Funded by: Institute of Research and Training, HSTU, Dinajpur, Bangladesh. (2023-2024)

Position: Co-Principal Investigator

Description: Banana is one of the most common trees in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world (Musa paradisiaca). Bangladesh produces about 8,17,908 metric tons (BBS, 2020) of bananas per year. Various kinds of banana species are harvested each year (Genre Musa) but only the edible portion (banana fruit) of the plant is utilized, the residue is discarded, or they create a hazard to the environment. The remains of the banana plant, for instance, leaves; pseudo-stems, are burned when the plant produces a large quantity of greenhouse gas in the air after collecting banana fruits. However, these remnants of the banana plant may develop nanocellulose. Nanocellulose has a lot of importance in food industry, used as a food packaging material. In addition, these food packaging materials based on nanocellulose are biodegradable, biocompatible, and organically derived, which may be used as an impressive alternative to food packaging materials made from polyethylene. A dynamic research team of the Department of Food Engineering and Technology of HSTU has developed food grade nano cellulose film from banana pseudostem. After some improvisation to the research and physicochemical analysis the work can be initiated for commercialization to build our university brand.

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