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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
wiley   +1 more source

Improvement of Physicomechanical Properties of Pineapple Leaf Fiber Reinforced Composite

International Journal of Biomaterials, 2018
Pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites were prepared by compression molding. The fiber content varied from 25% to 45% by weight. Water uptake percentages of the composites containing various wt% of fiber were measured. All the composites demonstrated lower water uptake percentages and maximum of 1.93% for 45 wt% PALF/PP ...
K. Z. M. Abdul Motaleb, Md Shariful Islam, Mohammad B. Hoque   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

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
wiley   +1 more source

Characterization and Application of Different Types of Pineapple Leaf Fibers (PALF) in Cement-Based Composites

Fibers
The use of plant fibers as reinforcement in cement composites has gained significant interest due to their favorable mechanical properties and inherent sustainability, particularly when sourced from agro-industrial waste.
Julianna M. da Silva, Adilson Brito de Arruda Filho, Lidianne do N. Farias, Everton Hilo de Souza, Fernanda V. D. Souza, Cláudia F. Ferreira, Paulo R. L. Lima   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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
wiley   +1 more source

Paper plate machine [PDF]

, 2017
In recent years natural fibers appear to be the outstanding materials which come as the viable and abundant substitute for the expensive and nonrenewable synthetic fiber. Natural fibers like sugar cane, banana, , oil palm, kenaf and coir has been used as
Ahmad Shah, Mohamaed Hakim, Amirudin, Mohamed Syafiz, Hassan, Mohd Fahrul, Mohamad, Siti Shafika, Ngah, Muhammad, Suhaimi, Muhamad Hafiz   +5 more
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Surface water treatment by using biosand filter and hibiscus rosa sinensis leaves as heavy metal adsorption in Kangkar Senangar’s River, Johor [PDF]

, 2020
Water is our most precious natural resource. In this case study which is in the Kangkar Senangar Johor, many rural communities also drink surface water which does not meet the required quality standards, causing serious health problems.
A. Hamid, Hazren, Ali, R., Hamidon, Nuramidah, Harun, Hasnida, Mohd Sunar, Norshuhaila, Muhamad, Mimi Suliza, Yahya, Siti Hajar   +6 more
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Wind characteristics and outdoor thermal comfort assessment in east Malaysia [PDF]

, 2017
Rapid urbanisation and industrialisation have had an adverse and deep impact on the environment contributing to global warming and climate change. These thermal environmental problems can be even more challenging to people living in regions with warm ...
Abdullah, A. H., Che Sidek, N. A., Hanipah, M. H., Muhammad Yazid, M. N. A. W., Nagapan, S., Yassin, M. N., Yunus, R.   +6 more
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Enhancing Mechanical and Physical Properties of Jute/JUCO/Glass Fiber Hybrid Composites Through TiO2 and CuO Microparticle Reinforcement

SPE Polymers, Volume 7, Issue 3, July 2026.
Symmetrical Jute/JUCO/Glass hybrid epoxy composites were reinforced with TiO2 and CuO microparticles. Incorporating 3 wt.% CuO increased tensile strength by up to 63.7%, while 3 wt.% TiO2 maximized flexural and impact properties alongside superior moisture resistance, demonstrating that these fillers significantly enhance natural fiber biocomposites ...
Nayan Sur, Titu Nath, Ishrak Ibn Zahid, Arup Kumar Debnath, Md. Abdul Hasib, Durjoy Roy   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

From agricultural waste to functional materials: A comparative study on pineapple fibers for antibacterial paper applications

Industrial Crops and Products
To address the limited basic research and industrial utilization of pineapple agricultural residues (leaves, stems, and roots), the chemical composition, morphological characteristics, and mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fibers (PLF), pineapple ...
Yijun Liu, Huifang Ma, Cheng Zhang, Jie Ao, Zheng Pan, Xiaowei Pan, Yangyang Qian, Liangyong Zheng, Shaokai Zhang, Mingyang Shi, Gang Chen   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source