Rapid expansion of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) cultivation in Southeast Asia raises
environmental concerns about deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. However, less …

This study is aimed at a succinct review of practical impacts of grid integration of renewable
energy systems on effectiveness of power networks, as well as often employed state-of-the …

Sustainable land use has been identified as one way of tackling challenges related to
climate change, population expansion, food crisis and environmental pollution. Disposal of …

Biomass, which its conversion into greener bio-based products, is able to achieve a more
balanced carbon cycle through circular utilisation. The development of biomass industry …

Climate change is believed to be caused by natural processes such as volcanic eruptions,
which release ash into the atmosphere, and anthropogenic activities that increase the …

Organic fertilizers improve soil fertility in oil palm plantations, based on small-scale (< 30ha),
short-term (3–5 yr) studies, but the response is not equal across soil classes. Since organic …

Reinforced concrete based on ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is one of the most commonly
used materials in modern buildings. Due to the global growth of the building industry …

Oil palm is Indonesia's largest source of agriculture biomass. In 2013, Indonesia is estimated
to have produced 570 mil. t of oil palm biomass, among which 299 mil. t is OPF (oil palm …

Soil quality (SQ) evaluation is an essential tool for the enhancement of agricultural soil
management and use. An array of soil attributes, termed soil quality indicators, are used in …

Three aerobic lignin-degrading bacterial strains were isolated from palm oil plantation soils.
The bacterial isolates were screened using a selective nutrient medium of minimum salt …