Experimental Final Project Ideas, Part one

       Animal Glue 

The main processing stages are preparation of stock, extraction or boiling, treatment and jellying and drying the solution.  Crushed bones are first treated  …..

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          Biodegradable Plastic using Cassava starch as a component 

Objectives

Plastics can last a long time but unfortunately, this same useful quality can make plastic a huge pollution problem.

Useful links

1. Investigatory project examples

2. Cassave.Org

Trans-Esterified Used-Cooking Oil as Substitute to Diesel

  

Objectives

• To produce a diesel with physical properties comparable to commercially produced diesels
• To set up pilot scale production process and study ways individuals can produce at home

Other uses,

           Glycerin and soap are the byproducts of this process

Useful link, http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel.html#1stbatch

         Dried Papaya Leaves as Organic Mulch 

Mulch is a protective cover placed over the  to retain moisture, reduce erosion, provide nutrients, and suppress weed growth and seed germination

Objectives

•   Testing and optimizing the use of dried papaya leaves as mulch

•   Pilot scale test to compare with bare (without mulch) soil

Advantages

• Provides a safe yet equally profitable method of enriching and fertilizing the soil

• Organic mulches pose no or little damage to the soil and crops.

Useful link  

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/mulching.html

 

 http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/mulching.aspx
 

 Continued to PART TWO