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Non conventional low-cost cellulose and keratin based biopolymeric sorbents for oil/water separation and spill cleanup - A review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Oil spills remain an inevitable risk in the exploration, production and transportation of hydrocarbons. Their impacts on the environment are usually severe, hence effective and efficient response strategies are essential to minimise environmental damage.
Ifelebuegu, Augustine, Johnson, Ambulai
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Alkali treatment and its effect on tribological properties of naturally woven coconut sheath polyester composite [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
In the recent years natural fibres have drawn great interest for its bio-degradability, low cost and its availability in nature. Among different types of natural fibres, naturally woven coconut sheath fibres are one of the recently explored alternatives ...
Irullappasamy, Siva   +3 more
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Characterisation of Silver Deposited Coir Fibers by Magnetron Sputtering

open access: yesCORD, 2015
Silver thin films are extensively used due to their superior optical, electrical and antimicrobial properties. Recent development in the incorporation silver thin films on natural fibers makes it possible to utilize its excellent physical and chemical properties in the field of textiles. Present study focuses on the surface functionalization of natural
Melvi Chandy, K. Shreekrishna Kumar
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Effect of Chemically Modified Banana Fibers on the Mechanical Properties of Poly-Dimethyl-Siloxane-Based Composites [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The study presents the mechanical properties of polymer-based composites reinforced with chemically modified banana fibers, by alkalization in different concentrations of sodium hydroxide (NaOH).
ABADE-ABUGRE, Miriam   +9 more
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