Microbial degradation of synthetic plastic: A sustainable approach against plastic pollution

Description: It describes the microbial management of synthetic plastic waste management. Socio-Economic Benefits: The microbial degradation method of plastic is cost effective, with least hazardous impacts on environement. Category: Waste management – Solid Waste management, environmental waste management, Biodegradation, fishery waste management, Marine waste management Department: Biotechnology

Insecticidal activities of Phytochemicals against Orthopteran pests through Nanotechnology

Description: The effectiveness of extracted terpenoid and a nanobiopesticide formulated by encapsulating terpenoid with zinc oxide were assessed for toxicity against locust species belong to the Acrididae family. Bioassay tests were conducted to evaluate their efficacy specifically targeting adult locusts. Socio-Economic Benefits: Cost Savings for Farmers, Enhanced Agricultural Productivity, Healthier Work Environment, Improved Food Safety,

NutriBlend

Description: This project develops a non-peanut based formulation for Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to combat severe acute malnutrition in Pakistan’s flood-affected regions. It replaces peanuts with sunflower seeds, enhancing nutrition and aligning with local dietary habits. Socio-Economic Benefits: “ 1. Improved Health: Reduces malnutrition-related mortality and long-term health impacts. 2. Enhanced Food Security: Mitigates food

Production of biodegradable plastic using banana peels

Description: This project emphasizes the banana peels waste management and to turn banana peels in to biodegradable plastic as an alternative to synthetic plastic. Socio-Economic Benefits: It is biodegradable plastic with cost effective manufacturing process. Banana peels are raw cheap material and other ingredients used in the fabrication of plastic are also cheap. Category: Bioplastic

Reduce waste production and give good solid waste management Cost effective brick formation Brick formation using waste material can support local infrastructure development by giving them access to cheap and affordable raw materials. Sustainable resource management Mitigation of climate change

Description: “Green synthesis of graphene oxide which is small in size and provides good surface area. It can be used in different applications including energy storage, environmental remediation,electronics, and biomedical applications. Used in different industries including aerospace, electronics, automotive, and healthcare. These materials have remarkably high electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties. Graphene oxide chemical stability,

Sustainable pest management strategies on Family Pantatomidae through secondary metabolites of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud and Zanthoxylum piperitum (L. )

Description: Pakistan, as an agricultural country, every year has to face locust invasion, mostly the vegetation of the country badly affected by the heavy outbreak of billions of locust swarms in 2019 and also faced in early 2020. Locusts are not only cause’s damage to pastures and crops, but they also cause soil erosion and

Sustainable pest management strategies on Family Pantatomidae through secondary metabolites of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud and Zanthoxylum piperitum (L. )

Description: Pantatomid pests are widespread sucking insects that devour grains, important crops, and fruit-bearing plants, causing significant economic losses The major goal of this study is to protect our environment from pesticides by introducing biopesticide. The study will be conducted to observe the latent effects on human health, soil fertility, effect on non-targeted sites, and,

Food waste valorization through green synthesis of silver nanoparticles in bakery products: Effect on physicochemical and nutritional properties

Description: Bioactive components extracted from pomegranate peels were used to make silver nanoparticles which are then used in making cupcakes in order to get its health benefits Socio-Economic Benefits: Waste utilization and control of environmental pollution plus health benefits Category: Nanotechnology – Green synthesis Nanoparticles, Synthetic nanoparticles for pharmaceutical industry, Therapeutics Department: Food Science &

Environmental friendly and cost effective method of formation It is an energy efficient method. It consumes less energy during consumption as compare to conventional methods It involves less toxic chemicals and toxic chemicals are replaced with natural materials thus overall it provides safe material formation.

Description: easy and cost effective chemical formation using waste material Socio-Economic Benefits: cost effective method, can reduce the import of a material Category: Waste management – Solid Waste management, environmental waste management, Biodegradation, fishery waste management, Marine waste management Department: Chemistry

Comprehensive Analysis of Corn Silk Extract: Formulating Functional Lozenges for Optimal Utilization

Description: Incorporating corn-silk extract into lozenges represents an innovative approach to harnessing the potential health benefits of this natural remedy. By incorporating corn-silk extract in lozenges, we can exploit the controlled release and precise delivery of active compounds via the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and pharynx. This not only enhances the ease of