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Kenaf bast cellulosic fibers hierarchy: a comprehensive approach from micro to nano.
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Applied procedures successfully isolated nanoscale cellulosic fibers from both unbleached and bleached pulps and chemical composition analysis and FTIR spectroscopy showed that lignin and hemicellulose were almost entirely removed by the applied treatments.About:
This article is published in Carbohydrate Polymers.The article was published on 2014-01-30. It has received 162 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Cellulose fiber & Fiber.read more
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Mechanical properties of kenaf fibre reinforced polymer composite: A review
TL;DR: In this article, a review of the previous work involving mechanical properties of kenaf fibre reinforced polymer composites is presented to provide a perfect source of literature for doing further research in this topic to explore it as construction and building materials.
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Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from plant sources for application as reinforcing agent in polymers
Hon Meng Ng,Lee Tin Sin,Tiam Ting Tee,Soo Tueen Bee,David Hui,Chong Yu Low,Abdul Razak Rahmat +6 more
TL;DR: In this article, a detailed overview of current knowledge on the surface modification of nanocellulose has been provided also to encourage the emergence of preparation of cellulose derivative nanocrystals with controlled morphology, structure and properties, so that enable positive development of biocompatible, renewable and sustainable reinforcing materials for polymer composites field.
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Plant-derived nanostructures: types and applications
TL;DR: The aim is to provide insight into the use of plants as bio-renewable, sustainable, diversified resources and as platforms for the production of useful nanostructures and NPs, with functions in various fields including medicine, industry, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
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Importance of Agricultural and Industrial Waste in the Field of Nanocellulose and Recent Industrial Developments of Wood Based Nanocellulose: A Review
TL;DR: In this paper, the importance of agriculture waste and pretreatments, methods involved in the production of nanocellulose, and the properties of NC prepared from crop and industrial waste.
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Towards the design of high-performance plant fibre composites
TL;DR: In this paper, the main types of plant cell walls used as polymer reinforcements are discussed and the relationship between their structures and properties, in constant link with potential associated composite, is specifically discussed.
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An Empirical Method for Estimating the Degree of Crystallinity of Native Cellulose Using the X-Ray Diffractometer
TL;DR: In this paper, an empirical method for determining the crystallinity of native cellulose was studied with an x-ray diffractometer using the focusing and transmission techniques, and the influence of fluctuations in the primary radiation and in counting and recording processes have been determined.
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Cellulose: Fascinating Biopolymer and Sustainable Raw Material
TL;DR: The current knowledge in the structure and chemistry of cellulose, and in the development of innovative cellulose esters and ethers for coatings, films, membranes, building materials, drilling techniques, pharmaceuticals, and foodstuffs are assembled.
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Characteristics of hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin pyrolysis
TL;DR: In this article, the pyrolysis characteristics of three main components (hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin) of biomass were investigated using, respectively, a thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA) with differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) detector and a pack bed.
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Biocomposites reinforced with natural fibers: 2000–2010
TL;DR: A comprehensive review of literature on bio-fiber reinforced composites is presented in this paper, where the overall characteristics of reinforcing fibers used in biocomposites, including source, type, structure, composition, as well as mechanical properties, are reviewed.
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Isolation and characterization of nanofibers from agricultural residues: wheat straw and soy hulls.
Ayse Alemdar,Mohini Sain +1 more
TL;DR: After mechanical treatments of cryocrushing, disintegration and defibrillation, the thermal properties of the nanofibers were studied by the TGA technique and found to increase dramatically and is reasonably promising for the use of these nanofiber types in reinforced-polymer manufacturing.
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