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ArticleHeliyon2024

Management of sugar dust in the sugar industry.

Kingsley O Iwuozor, Toluwalase Ojeyemi, Ebuka Chizitere Emenike, Chisom T Umeh, Abel Egbemhenghe, Bridget Dunoi Ayoku, Tolu I Ogunsanya, Samuel Ogunniyi, Joshua O Ighalo, Adewale George Adeniyi

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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10 authors.

Kingsley O IwuozorNigeria Sugar Institute, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Toluwalase OjeyemiDepartment of Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University, USA.
Ebuka Chizitere EmenikeDepartment of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria.
Chisom T UmehDepartment of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria.
Abel EgbemhengheDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Art and Science, Texas Tech University, USA.
Bridget Dunoi AyokuDepartment of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers state, Nigeria.
Tolu I OgunsanyaDepartment of Chemistry, University of Lagos, Lagos state, Nigeria.
Samuel OgunniyiDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Joshua O IghaloDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria.
Adewale George AdeniyiDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sugar dust poses significant risks in the sugar industry, threatening workers' safety and health as well as the potential for explosions and fires. The combustibility of sugar dust arises from its small, lightweight particles that disperse easily and ignite readily. Effective management strategies are essential to ensuring a safe work environment and preventing accidents. This perspective article provides an overview of sugar dust management in the global sugar industry. Various methods are employed to collect and manage sugar dust, including dust collectors, air handling systems, and proper housekeeping procedures. Advancements like electrostatic precipitators, high-efficiency particulate air filters, and self-cleaning dust collection systems show promise for future management. Utilizing both artificial intelligence and nanotechnology can also contribute to minimizing the concentrations of sugar dust in facilities. Stringent regulations and guidelines exist to control dust explosions in the industry. Implementation of robust safety measures and training programs significantly curbs the economic and environmental toll of sugar dust explosions. The paper concludes with recommendations to address sugar dust challenges, including enhanced regulation, investment in technology and research, and improved collaboration among industry stakeholders. These measures will mitigate hazards, ensure worker well-being, and safeguard the sugar industry's operations.

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Dust monitoringIndustrial dustNanotechnologySugar industry safetyVentilation systems

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PMID38163109
PMCPMC10756972

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