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N. W. Barasa
Researcher at University of Nairobi
Publications - 2
Citations - 4
N. W. Barasa is an academic researcher from University of Nairobi. The author has contributed to research in topics: SISAL. The author has co-authored 2 publications.
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An investigation of the effects of extraction and brushing variables on the properties of hedge sisal fibers using a raspador
TL;DR: In this paper, natural fibers have emerged as an important component in the development of composite materials because of their mechanical properties, and their properties are highly influenced by environmental conditi-...
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Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Raspador for Simultaneous Extraction and Brushing of Sisal Fibers by Small-scale Sisal Farmers
TL;DR: Demand for natural fibers is on the rise as awareness of environmental protection keeps abreast as discussed by the authors, and Sisal fibers are largely utilized not only in the manufacture of mats, ropes, carpets, but also in the manufacturing of furniture.