| Title |
Cola nitida: Milestones in catalysis, biotechnology and nanotechnology for circular economy and sustainable development |
| ID_Doc |
28377 |
| Authors |
Lateef, A |
| Title |
Cola nitida: Milestones in catalysis, biotechnology and nanotechnology for circular economy and sustainable development |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102856 |
| Abstract |
Kola nut tree (Cola nitida) is a cash and perennial crop that is cultivated for the production of its seed called kola nut which is widely consumed as stimulant and used in traditional ceremonies in West Africa. Its cultivation has spread from Africa to Asia, South America and the Caribbean. Processing of the fruits to obtain the seeds leads to generation of some agrowastes; notably the pod and seed shell which are dumped on the farmland and in the market places. Though, kola nut has been explored for some industrial applications in the production of dyes, drinks and stimulants; its utilities have not been fully tapped. The pod, seed and seed shell contain a lot of phytochemicals that can serve as precursors to develop varieties of drugs among other potentials. Traditionally, the plant is an important component of ethnomedicine in West Africa to treat different ailments. In recent times, its parts, particularly pod, seed and seed shell have been valorized for high-end services such as in catalytic production of biofuel, development of low-cost adsorbents, production of enzymes, organic fertilizers and animal feeds as well as in the green synthesis of different nanoparticles for diverse applications. In the spirit of promotion of circular bioeconomy, this review x-rays contributions of Cola nitida to developments in catalysis, biotechnology and nanotechnology with the view of extending its frontiers of utilization for sustainable development. The report is the first of such review that presents C. nitida beyond its basic biology, phytochemistry and cultivation. |
| Author Keywords |
Cola nitida; Catalysis; Biotechnology; Nanotechnology; Circular economy; Sustainable development goals |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001084117900001 |
| WoS Category |
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology |
| Research Area |
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology |
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