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Pome
About: Pome is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1011 publications have been published within this topic receiving 15580 citations.
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TL;DR: In this article, a POME treatment system based on membrane technology shows high potential for eliminating the environmental problem, and in addition, this alternative treatment system offers water recycling, the treated effluent has a high quality and crystal clear water that can be used as the boiler feed water or as the source of drinking water production.
504 citations
TL;DR: Discussion on using POME to culture microalgae for biodiesel and bioethanol production was included in the present paper as a new remedy to utilize POME with a greater beneficial return.
397 citations
TL;DR: It is proposed herewith that wastewater management based on the promotion of cleaner production and environmentally sound biotechnologies should be prioritized and included as a part of the POME management in Malaysia for attaining sustainable development.
394 citations
TL;DR: The various anaerobic treatments of POME and factors that influence the operation of anaerobia treatment are discussed and the POME treatment at both mesophilic and thermophilic temperature ranges are analyzed.
386 citations
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TL;DR: In this article, the effective treatment of POME using vermicomposting technique is suggested as a good alternative sustainable management practice of this waste, which can be used as fertilizer in oil palm plantations.
Abstract: The total oil palm cover has increased in the last few years, with a consequent boost in palm oil production. As a result, palm oil waste which is a by-product of the milling process will also increase. The palm oil production process in mills consists of several unit operations. The processing of fresh fruit bunches of oil palm results in the generation of different types of residue. Among the waste generated, palm oil mill effluent (POME) is considered the most harmful waste for the environment if discharged untreated. Palm oil mill effluent is a thick brownish liquid that contains high solids, oil and grease, COD and BOD values. Several treatment technologies have been used for POME treatment, since the direct discharge of POME adversely affects the environment. Due to the presence of high total solids in POME, attempts have been made to convert this waste into valuable products such as feed stock and organic fertilizer. Although POME is organic in nature, it is difficult to decompose in natural conditions. Earthworms can digest the POME producing valuable products such as vermicompost. Vermicompost is a useful product rich in nutrients that can be used as fertilizer in oil palm plantations. This review discusses the various ongoing treatment techniques of POME. The effective treatment of POME using vermicomposting technique is suggested as a good alternative sustainable management practice of this waste.
372 citations
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| Year | Papers |
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| 2025 | 34 |
| 2024 | 99 |
| 2023 | 109 |
| 2022 | 156 |
| 2021 | 85 |
| 2020 | 62 |