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Effects of total chlorine free (TCF) bleaching on the characteristics of chemi mechanical (CMP) pulp and paper from Malaysian durian (DURIO ZIBETHINUS MURR.) rind [PDF]

, 2004
The effects of bleaching process on the characteristics of pulp and paper produced from durian rind under chemi-mechanical pulping (CMP) method were investigated.
Abdul Raub, Radhi, Abdul Razak, Siti Nurul Aqma, Adnan, Sharmiza, Ahmad Tajudin, Muhammad Syauqi Asyraf, Ibrahim, Mohd Halim Irwan, Masrol, Shaiful Rizal, Md Zain, Siti Nur Faeza   +6 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
wiley   +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

The study of mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fibre reinforced tapioca based bioplastic resin composite

MATEC Web of Conferences, 2016
Natural fibre reinforced composite has brought the material engineering to a high new level of research. Natural fibres are compatible with matrices like polypropylene and can be used as reinforcement material to reduce the composition of plastic in a ...
Mathivanan D., Norfazilah H., Siregar J.P., Rejab M.R.M., Bachtiar D., Cionita T.   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

OPTIMIZATION OF PINEAPPLE LEAF FIBER (ANANAS COMOSUS) IN NATURAL RUBBER COMPOSITES: STRUCTURAL, MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES [PDF]

Acta Scientifica Malaysia
Natural rubber composites reinforced with pineapple leaf fibre (PALF) were investigated using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS).
Iyobosa Gift Okunzuwa, Aminat Omuwa Abdulwahab, Bakoye Yaou, Oghenetejiri Oyawiri, Oghenetega Ohwo, Caleb Eshiayeremia Kayode, Samuel Ikponmwosa Okunzuwa   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effects of alkali treatment on the mechanical and chemical properties of banana fibre and adhesion to epoxy resin [PDF]

, 2018
The main focus of this study was to obtain the optimum alkaline treatment for banana fibre and the its effect on the mechanical and chemical properties of banana fibre, its surface topography, its heat resistivity, as well as its interfacial bonding with
Abdan, Khalina, Mazlan, Norkhairunnisa, Norizan, Mohd Nurazzi, Zin, Mohd Hanafee   +3 more
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Natural fibre-reinforced Thermoplastic starch composites [PDF]

, 2016
Increasing awareness among the world population of the need to protect the environment has motivated research on agricultural residues. This is due to the abundant sources of agricultural crop wastes that cause handling problems.
Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak, Riaz Akhtar, S. M. Sapuan, Sahari Japar, Yousuf Ali El-Shekeil   +4 more
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Advances in Eco‐Friendly Extraction of Fruit Bioactive Compounds: Technologies, Challenges and Future Directions

Analytical Science Advances, Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2026.
Fruit bioactive compounds offer antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and preventive benefits, yet extraction is hindered by poor solubility and conventional methods using toxic solvents and high energy. This review evaluates traditional and advanced eco‐friendly technologies, highlighting efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability.
Abadi Gebreyesus Hndeya, Desta Berhe Sbhatu, Gebreselema Gebreyohannes   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Valorization of Banana Biomass: Nutritional and Phytochemical Insights With Applications in Food and Allied Industries

eFood, Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2026.
Composition, biological activity and food application of banana biomass. ABSTRACT The global banana processing industry generates substantial organic waste in the form of peels, leaves, stems, and flowers, posing both environmental challenges and opportunities for valorization within a circular economy framework.
Bushra Iram Fatima, Saeed Akhtar, Muhammad Zulqarnain Khan, Muhammad Qamar, Tariq Ismail, Wisha Saeed, Elham Assadpour, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Seid Mahdi Jafari   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alkali treated coir/pineapple leaf fibres reinforced PLA hybrid composites: Evaluation of mechanical, morphological, thermal and physical properties

eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2020
The present study deals with the incorporation of different ratios of alkali-treated coir fibres (CF) and pineapple leaf fibres (PALF) in polylactic acid (PLA) hybrid composites.
R. Siakeng, M. Jawaid, M. Asim, N. Saba, M. R. Sanjay, S. Siengchin, H. Fouad   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source