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Bromelain as the enzyme of the future: A global bibliometric mapping of its applications and emerging trends

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract INTRODUCTION Bromelain, a complex mixture of proteolytic enzymes primarily extracted from plants of the Bromeliaceae family, has gained prominence because of its broad industrial applicability, particularly in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors.
Genésio José da Silva Neto, Tonny Cley Campos Leite, Mônica Tejo Cavalcanti, Geany Targino Sousa Pedrosa, Rerisson do Nascimento Alves, Amanda Reges de Sena, Mônica Correia Gonçalves   +6 more
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The effect of varying pressure on mechanical performance of pineapple leaf fiber reinforced poly lactic acid biocomposites [PDF]

, 2017
The biocomposites fabricated in this study is produced by reinforcing poly lactic acid with pineapple leaf fibers with length of 200 mm and 30 wt.% fiber loading. with consideration on using alkaline treatment for the fibers. The aim of this .sludy is to
M. Z., Hassan, Z., Mustafa, S. H. S. M., Fadzullah, S.N.R, Ramli, M. R. M., Rejab   +4 more
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Mechanical and thermal properties of josapine pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) and PALF-reinforced vinyl ester composites [PDF]

, 2014
Although the pineapple leaf fibers (PALF) are long known as domestic threading material in Malaysia, they are currently of little use despite being mechanically and environmentally sound. This study evaluated some selected properties of Josapine PALF and
Abdan, Khalina, Abd. Rahman, Mohamed, Mohd. Salit, Sapuan   +2 more
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Canola Fiber as Reinforcement for Composites: Effect of Fiber Extraction and Processing Method on Fiber Properties, Nonwoven Manufacturing, and Composite Properties

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Comparison of canola fiber reinforced composites manufactured using water‐retted, field‐retted, and enzyme‐treated fibers. ABSTRACT Canola fibers obtained from discarded stalks through various processing methods, including water‐retting and field‐retting followed by mechanical decortication and enzymatic degradation, were utilized as discontinuous ...
Md Shadhin, Raghavan Jayaraman, Mashiur Rahman   +2 more
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THE EFFECT OF PINEAPPLE (ANANAS COMOSUS L. MERR) LEAF FIBER’S VOLUME FRACTION TOWARD FLEXURAL STRENGTH OF FLOWABLE RESIN COMPOSITE [PDF]

, 2022
Background: Composite resin is one of dental restorative materials that have a high aesthetic value. Fiber Reinforced Composite (FRC) is a combination material between polymer matrix and fiber and it is used as an alternative material to improve ...
Rufaida, Shilfina, Hadianto, Eko, Abdurrohman, Muhamat Muhtar   +2 more
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From Growing Conditions to Composite Performance: Acid‐Engineered Algerian Sisal Fibers for Sustainable Bio‐Epoxy Composites

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
High‐Performance Sustainable Ski Core Bio‐Composite Derived from Bio‐Epoxy and Sisal Sibers Systems. ABSTRACT In pursuit of sustainable and high‐performance materials, this work investigates the potential of Algerian sisal fibers as renewable reinforcements in bio‐epoxy composites.
M. A. Kacem, R. Halimi, O. Duncan, T. Allen, M. Bodaghi   +4 more
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Bioconversion and characterization of watermelon rind waste‐based microcrystalline cellulose: A green alternative to synthetic reinforcements

Polymer International, EarlyView.
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) was extracted from watermelon rind using acid hydrolysis. MCC can be efficiently used as reinforcement in biofilms and biocomposites. Abstract The increasing accumulation of agricultural waste from watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) represents a substantial environmental concern, particularly in view of the extensive ...
Indran Suyambulingam, Sunesh Narayanaperumal, Divya Divakaran, Nadir Ayrilmis, P Senthamaraikannan, Siva Avudaiappan, Yamuna Munusamy, H Jeevan Rao   +7 more
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Effect of alkali treatment on processing of pineapple leaf fibers [PDF]

AIP Conference Proceedings, 2021
Pineapple (Ananas cosmosus (L) Merr) which belongs to the Bromeliaceae family is a tropical and subtropical plant that is widely available in Indonesia. The shape of pineapple leaves is like a sword that tapers at the end with a blackish green color and sharp thorns on the side of the leaves.
openaire   +1 more source

Sustainable Hybrid Natural Fiber Composites: Influence of Stacking Sequence on Impact Performance and Energy Dissipation

Journal of Polymer Science, EarlyView.
The low‐velocity impact response of jute, linen, and hemp composites is examined to assess hybridization effects. The study provides insight into the mechanisms governing impact resistance in natural fiber‐reinforced composite systems, highlighting their potential as environmentally benign materials.
Baran Erkek
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Nutritional properties, traditional uses and potential new applications for the sotol plant (Asparagaceae, Convallarioideae): A review

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Sotol (Dasylirion spp.) is a resilient desert plant that sustains ecosystems, cultures and livelihoods in Chihuahua Desert. Our review highlights its nutritional properties, traditional uses and potential new applications in food, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and water remediation. By synthesizing evidence across disciplines, we show how sotol can
Dámaris Leopoldina Ojeda Barrios, Antonio Martínez Ruiz, Marisela Calderón Jurado, Ramón Saúl Luján Aguirre, Juan Luis Jacobo Cuellar, Oscar Sariñana‐Aldaco, María Teresa Martínez Damián, Oscar Cruz Alvarez   +7 more
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