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Chemical composition and structural characterization of Napier grass fibers
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In this article, the effect of alkali treatment on the composition and structure of Napier grass fibers was studied by chemical, FTIR and solid-state 13 C NMR methods.About:
This article is published in Materials Letters.The article was published on 2012-01-15. It has received 132 citations till now.read more
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Anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic biomass: challenges and opportunities.
TL;DR: Anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic biomass provides an excellent opportunity to convert abundant bioresources into renewable energy and its challenges are discussed.
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Natural Fibers as Sustainable and Renewable Resource for Development of Eco-friendly Composites: A Comprehensive Review
Yashas Gowda Thyavihalli Girijappa,Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa,Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai,Suchart Siengchin +3 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors have reviewed the different sources of natural fibers, their properties, modification of natural fiber, the effect of treatments on natural fibers and their effective use as reinforcement for polymer composite materials.
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Characterization of raw and alkali treated new natural cellulosic fiber from Coccinia grandis.L
TL;DR: The improved properties of the alkali treated CGF indicate that it could be an appropriate material for reinforcement in polymer composites.
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Extraction and characterization of cellulose microfibrils from agricultural residue – Cocos nucifera L.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors extracted cellulose microfibrils from the agricultural residue of coconut palm leaf sheath using chlorination and alkaline extraction process, which showed that the α-cellulose mass fraction increased from 0.373 kg kg−1 to 0.896 kg −1 after application of several treatments including dewaxing, chlorite delignification and alkylation of hemicelluloses.
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Anaerobic biorefinery: Current status, challenges, and opportunities.
Chayanon Sawatdeenarunat,Duc Nguyen,K.C. Surendra,Shilva Shrestha,Karthik Rajendran,Hans Oechsner,Li Xie,Samir Kumar Khanal +7 more
TL;DR: This review aims at evaluating the potential significance of anaerobic biorefineries, including types of feedstocks, uses for the produced energy, as well as sustainable applications of the generated residual digestate.
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Biofibres, biodegradable polymers and biocomposites: An overview
TL;DR: The structural aspects and properties of several biofibers and biodegradable polymers, recent developments of different biofiber and biocomposites are discussed in this paper.
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Extraction of cellulose and preparation of nanocellulose from sisal fibers
TL;DR: In this article, the feasibility of extracting cellulose from sisal fiber, by means of two different procedures was carried out, including usual chemical procedures such as acid hydrolysis, chlorination, alkaline extraction, and bleaching.
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Recent Developments in Chemical Modification and Characterization of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites
TL;DR: A review of the literature on the various aspects of natural fibers and biocomposites with a particular reference to chemical modifications is presented in this article, where the importance of chemical modifications and the resultant enhancement in the properties of the composites have also been reviewed.
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Can ionic liquids dissolve wood? Processing and analysis of lignocellulosic materials with 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride
Diego A. Fort,Richard C. Remsing,Richard P. Swatloski,Patrick Moyna,Guillermo Moyna,Robin D. Rogers +5 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present an alternative approach for the processing of lignocellulosic materials that relies on their solubility in solvent systems based on the ionic liquid (IL) 1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([C4mim]Cl).
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Studies on lignocellulosic fibers of Brazil. Part I: Source, production, morphology, properties and applications
TL;DR: In this article, the availability of some of the Brazilian lignocellulosic fibers, their market, extraction methods, reported morphology, properties and their present applications are described.