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Azolla & Soya Hulls-Substitutes for Urea in Coir Pith Composting Using Pleurotus Sajor Caju
CORD, 2011 Bio composting process is the available means of converting various organic wastes generated from the industry and the agricultural sectors into beneficial products such as biofertilizers and as a soil conditioners.
Radhakrishnan S +3 more
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Unveiling the microbial dynamics in vermicomposting with coir pith as earthworm substrate
Heliyon, 2023 This study explored the impact of incorporating coir pith, a byproduct of the coconut industry, into the vermicomposting substrate of Eudrilus eugeniae earthworms.
Kanokwan Pundee +3 more
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Journal of Polymer Science, EarlyView.Bio‐based multilayer composites consisting of Luffa Cylindrica and electrospun microfibers exhibit enhanced sound absorption, shifting peak performance towards lower frequencies. The multilayer configuration improves acoustic wave dissipation, providing a tunable and sustainable solution for urban and traffic‐related noise mitigation.
Paraskevas Kyriacou +5 more
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An Investigation on the Performance of Modified Coir Spinning Machine
AUTEX Research Journal, 2019 Coir fibre is a non-conventional fibre extracted from the husk of coconut fruit and is abundantly available in tropical countries. Coir yarn is produced in the decentralised cottage industry.
Velayutham Thanabal +1 more
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Characterisation of the mechanical and thermal degradation behaviour of natural fibres for lightweight automotive applications [PDF]
, 2013 It is well established that light-weighting of automotive parts leads to reduced carbon emissions over vehicle lifetime. Mineral fibres and fillers have a relatively high density and may require high levels of energy in their production, resulting in a ...
Liggat, John +3 more
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Pest Management Science, EarlyView.Entomopathogenic nematodes provide reliable biological control of vine weevil larvae, reducing populations by 63% on average. All five tested species are effective, with temperature (18–30 °C) being the strongest predictor of success. Abstract BACKGROUND Vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) is a globally important pest of soft fruit and ornamental crops
Joe M. Roberts +5 more
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Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of Coir Fibre–Reinforced Polypropylene Biocomposites
Crystals, 2022 In recent years, the growth of environmental awareness has increased the interest in the development of biocomposites which are sustainable materials with an excellent price–performance ratio and low weight.
Mariana Ichim +4 more
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Effects of bioinsecticide exposure route on aphids and their natural enemies in oilseed rape
Pest Management Science, EarlyView.Fatty acids, silicone polymers and surfactants reduced aphid numbers but caused natural enemy mortality under direct exposure, while minimal residual activity suggests potential for targeted, compatible use in integrated pest management. Abstract BACKGROUND Myzus persicae Sulzer and Brevicoryne brassicae L.
Aimee J. Tonks +3 more
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Strength Performance of Nonwoven Coir Geotextiles as an Alternative Material for Slope Stabilization
Applied Sciences, 2023 Slope stability is one of the crucial factors to consider in every civil engineering project. One widely used method to stabilize slope is the use of polymeric products called geosynthetics.
Mary Ann Adajar +5 more
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Sri Lankan experiences of post-tsunami small business survival and recovery [PDF]
, 2006 This paper describes an short investigation of the impact of the tsunami in December 2004 on small family firms producing coir fibre in South East Sri Lanka, and their recovery one year after that catastrophic event.
Dickson, K, Kangaraarachchi, R
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