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Characterization of microfiber isolated from Hibiscus sabdariffa var. altissima fiber by steam explosion
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In this paper, the analytical and experimental study on isolation of microfibers from Hibiscus sabdariffa var. altissima fiber using the steam explosion technique is discussed.Abstract:
In this work, the analytical and experimental study on isolation of microfibers from Hibiscus sabdariffa var. altissima fiber using the steam explosion technique is discussed. Structural an...read more
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