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Effect of Carnauba Wax and Coconut Fiber Contents on Tensile Properties of Corn Starch-Based Biocomposites [PDF]

Materials Research, 2019
This work aims investigate the changes on tensile properties of biocomposites obtained by addition of carnauba wax and coconut fibers in a corn starch matrix.
Áleft Verlanger Rocha Gomes, Francielle Cristine Pereira Gonçalves, Manoel Quirino da Silva Júnior, Ricardo Henrique de Lima Leite, Francisco Klebson Gomes dos Santos, Edna Maria Mendes Aroucha   +5 more
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Laccase Functionalization of Flax and Coconut Fibers [PDF]

Polymers, 2014
Natural fibers have gained much attention as reinforcing components in composite materials. Despite several interesting characteristics like low cost, low density, high specific properties and biodegradability they show poor compatibility with the polymer matrix.
Acero, Enrique Herrero, Kudanga, Tukayi, Ortner, Andreas, Kaluzna, Iwona, De Wildeman, Stefaan, Nyanhongo, Gibson S, Guebitz, Georg M   +6 more
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Increasing The Economic Value of Coconut Milk Factory Waste In Malaysia [PDF]

BIO Web of Conferences
Coconut dregs are a by-product of coconut processing into coconut milk. Coconut dregs contain protein, fat and crude fiber so that they can be used as products with high economic value.
Widodo Aris Slamet, Widodo, Syamsia, Qomariah Puji, Hashim Muhammad bin, Ulum Barhul   +5 more
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ANALISIS KADAR SERAT DAN KADAR PROTEIN SERTA PENGARUH WAKTU SIMPAN TERHADAP SEREAL BERBASIS TEPUNG AMPAS KELAPA DAN TEPUNG TEMPE

Kovalen: Jurnal Riset Kimia, 2019
Research on dissolved protein and crude fiber flour based on coconut pulp and tempe flour has been performed. This study aims to determine the effect of shelf time on levels of dissolved protein and crude fiber flour-based cereal coconut pulp and tempeh ...
Fitrianingsih Mozin, Nurhaeni, Ahmad Ridhay   +2 more
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Cement and Clay Bricks Reinforced with Coconut Fiber and Fiber Dust

Advances in Technology, 2022
For generations, Sri Lankans use cement bricks and clay bricks as common building materials in the construction field. This study investigates the feasibility of improving the strength while lowering the mass and thermal conductivity of bricks by adding coconut fiber or coconut fiber dust as a reinforcing material.
Anjan Mevan Rajapakse, Dulini Yasara Mudunkotuwa, null Sanura Naveen Sanjula, null Kelum Nishantha, Tharaka Ruwan Bandara   +4 more
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Effects of Different Fiber Sizes in PLA/Carbon Fiber Composites on Mechanical Properties [PDF]

Archives of Metallurgy and Materials
This study assessed the morphology and chemical composition of coir coconut husk carbon fiber, as well as the impact of fiber diameters on the physical and mechanical properties of polylactic acid composites.
M.F.A. Hashim, Y.M. Daud, M.M. Al Bakri Abdullah, M.A. Faris, M.S.M. Rasidi, C.M.R. Ghazali, F.F. Zainal, S. Hasyim, N.N.M. Nazri, S. Garus   +9 more
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Effect of mechanical and friction properties of coconut peel on processing and manufacturing processes

International Journal of Food Properties
Coconut peel plays a critical role in the manufacturing and industrial processing of coconut-derived products. This study investigates the physical properties of coconut peel through systematic experimental testing.
Renyan Yang, Shaofeng Ru, Xuanhao Li, Yangding Han   +3 more
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Comparative Study of the Thermal Performance of Two Thermosiphon Solar Water Heaters System

International Journal of Renewable Energy Development, 2020
The aim of this study is to present the comparative results of experimental investigations of the thermal performance of two thermosiphon solar water heaters system (SWHS).
Blaise Kamenan Koua, Paul Magloire Ekoun Koffi, Prosper Gbaha   +2 more
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Agro-Physiological Performance of Iceberg Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Cultivated on Substrates Amended with the Invasive Algae Caulerpa prolifera from the Mar Menor

Phycology
The beneficial effects of algae on plant growth are widely known, so the combination of coconut fiber with algae waste from a species such as Caulerpa prolifera, which is an invasive species in the Mar Menor, could become an ideal substrate for leafy ...
María Carmen Piñero, Jacinta Collado-González, Ginés Otálora, Yamara González, Francisco M. del Amor   +4 more
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Advanced MXene‐Based Multifunctional Nanoarchitecture Materials Engineered for Adsorptive Cleanup of Hazardous Radioactive Pollutants: A Comprehensive Critical Review

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
This work critically reviews MXenes as highly effective multifunctional nanomaterials for the adsorption of radio‐contaminants, demonstrating a remarkable adsorption capacity of up to 1376.75 mg/g and cyclic stability of 2–8 cycles, with complexation, electrostatic interactions, and the numerical strength of MXene active sites playing a key operational
Stephen Sunday Emmanuel, Shepherd M. Tichapondwa   +1 more
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