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

open access: yesJournal 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

Physicochemical Properties of Pineapple Plant Waste Fibers from the Leaves and Stems of Different Varieties

open access: yesBioResources, 2014
Pineapple agro-waste, the residue produced during harvesting or processing activities, is widely available around the world. After harvesting, most pineapple residue is disposed of and serves as fertilizer, or is burnt in an open field.
Muhammad Fakhri Zainuddin   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Open letter: The need for a site‐based biodiversity standard measuring and certifying impacts from nature‐based projects

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Despite growing investment in restoration, weak accountability and poor biodiversity monitoring mean many projects fail to achieve ecological recovery. The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) offers a practical way to ensure that restoration finance delivers measurable gains for nature.
David Bartholomew   +254 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nutritional properties, traditional uses and potential new applications for the sotol plant (Asparagaceae, Convallarioideae): A review

open access: yesPLANTS, 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   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laccase mediated delignification of pineapple leaf waste: an ecofriendly sustainable attempt towards valorization

open access: yesBMC Chemistry, 2019
Background Escalating energy security, burgeoning population and rising costs of fossil fuels have focussed our attention on tapping renewable energy sources. As the utilization of food crops for biofuel production culminates into food vs.
Rintu Banerjee   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Production of Bacterial Cellulose Using Low-cost Media [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a polymer of glucose monomers, which has unique properties including high crystallinity and high strength. It has the potential to be used in biomedical applications such as making artificial blood vessels, wound dressings ...
Adnan, Azila Binti
core   +1 more source

“A few more bites?”: Manifestation of pressure‐to‐eat in child care

open access: yesNutrition &Dietetics, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims Pressuring children to eat can override hunger and satiety cues, which may lead to over‐ or under‐eating and food refusal. This study aims to describe the manifestations of pressure‐to‐eat in child care from early childhood educators. Methods A secondary data analysis was conducted using qualitative content analysis.
Heather Podanovitch   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pengaruh Variasi PH dan Waktu pada Pembuatan Bioetanol dari Sari Kulit Nanas dengan Menggunakan Zymomonas Mobilis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Bioethanol is an alternative energy source that has enough potential to replace fossil fuels. Bioethanol can be produced by fermentation of carbohydrate crops . One of the raw materials that can be used is a pineapple peel. Because today is still a waste
Chairul, C. (Chairul)   +2 more
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The multidimensional regulation roles and mechanisms of calcium in fruit quality

open access: yesJournal of Integrative Plant Biology, EarlyView.
This review explores how calcium signaling molecule integrates plant hormones, environmental cues, and developmental signals to influence external fruit traits, internal nutritional properties, and physiological disorders. ABSTRACT Calcium (Ca2+), a dual‐functional mineral that serves both as an essential structural factor and a signaling molecule ...
Fei Jiang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preparation of Activated Carbon Electrode from Pineapple Crown Waste for Supercapacitor Application

open access: yesInternational Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2019
A pineapple crown activated carbon (PCAC) was prepared from pineapple crown waste using one step carbonisation and physical activation method for electrode super capacitor cells.
E. Taer   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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