| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7607253 | Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Each of the bio-oils produced between 400 and 600 °C were tested for bactericidal and insecticidal activities against pests found on plants in Canada that currently require improved control options. The dried coffee grounds bio-oil showed significant activity towards two bacteria (Streptomyces scabies and Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis) and the Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say). The bio-oil was fractionated and tested for bactericidal and insecticidal activity. The most active fractions were analyzed using GC-MS. While some compounds in the bio-oil were active against both the insect and bacteria, the coffee grounds bio-oil also contained chemicals that provided additional insecticidal activity with no bactericidal activity.
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Authors
Rohan Bedmutha, Christina J. Booker, Lorenzo Ferrante, Cedric Briens, Franco Berruti, Ken K.-C. Yeung, Ian Scott, Kenneth Conn,