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Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 Sericulture is associated primarily with the production of cocoons for textile purposes. However, the widespread availability of synthetic fibers caused a decline in interest in natural fabrics, including silk.
Joanna Grześkowiak +1 more
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Journal of Natural Fibers, 2023 Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. is a member of the Malvaceae family. The plant is also known by other common names such as: kapok tree, silk cotton tree, Java cotton and many others.
Justyna Baraniak +1 more
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New Polish cultivars of flax resistant to Fusarium wilt
Plant Protection Science, 2002 The breeders consider the lack of resistance of fibrous flax cultivars to Fusarium wilt the main problem in flax cultivation in Poland. The resistance to diseases, lodging, the quality of fiber and adaptation to local climatic conditions are the main ...
A. Andruszewska +2 more
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Effective Utilisation of Halophyte Biomass from Saline Soils for Biorefinering Processes
Molecules, 2021 The salinity of European soil is increasing every year, causing severe economic damage (estimated 1–3 million hectares in the enlarged EU). This study uses the biomass of halophytes—tall fescue (grass) and hemp of the Białobrzeskie variety from saline ...
Jolanta Batog +4 more
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Sustainability, 2020 The concept of sustainability and the utilization of renewable bio-based sources have gained prominent attention in the construction industry. Material selection in construction plays a significant role in design and manufacturing process of sustainable ...
Salmabanu Luhar +6 more
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Macromolecular rapid communications, 2022 Composite materials derived from eco-friendly natural fibres and other biodegradable materials have gained prominence in industrial applications due to their sustainability and reduced greenhouse gas emissions attributes in comparison with conventional ...
A. R +5 more
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Research on New Technology of Fiber Flax Harvesting
Journal of Natural Fibers, 2018 Modifications of combine harvester were introduced. Flax harvesting with the modified combine harvester following the dessication with Roundup did not affect the yield and weight of flax seeds when compared to the conventional pulling harvesting.
Jerzy Mańkowski +6 more
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Acta Scientiarum. Agronomy, 2013 Caraway is one of the most important medicinal plant cultivated in Poland. Caraway essential oil performs medium antimicrobial activity, although it inhibits growth of many bacteria and fungi. The aim of the study was to evaluate microbiological activity
Katarzyna Seidler-Łożykowska +3 more
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The effect of alkalisation on the mechanical properties of natural fibres [PDF]
, 2008 A study on the effect of alkalisaton using 3% NaOH solution was carried out on Flax, Kenaf, Abaca and Sisal to observe the impact that the common pre-treatment process has on fibre mechanical properties.
Symington, Mark C. +4 more
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Natural fibres for geotextiles
, 2012 Natural fibre-based geotextiles can compete with polymeric geotextiles on both technical and economic grounds. However, to increase their competitiveness, new areas of application must be developed, with the biggest market share concentrated in three ...
Cherian, B. M. [UNESP] +5 more
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