Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
The
use
of
natural
fibers
has
seen
a
significant
rise
in
the
composites
sector,
resulting
creation
polymer
with
exceptional
strength.
These
environmentally-friendly
alternatives
offer
compelling
substitute
for
synthetic
composites.
This
study
explores
date
palm
waste
as
reinforcement
fabrication
polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC)
A
surface
modification
method
was
essential
improving
binding
interaction
between
and
PVC
two-hour
benzoyl
treatment
at
140
°C
played
crucial
role.
examined
effects
hydrothermal
aging
on
mechanical
properties
composites,
using
various
techniques
such
morphology
analysis,
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
spectroscopy,
Thermogravimetric
Analysis,
made
untreated
those
treated
chloride.
Although
fiber-reinforced
improved
their
properties,
it
is
to
note
that
reduced
tensile
strength
by
10%.
Despite
this,
these
prove
be
well-suited
applications
requiring
moderate
stiffness
mild
environmental
conditions.
while
utilizing
treatment,
still
represent
more
sustainable
alternative
traditional
incorporating
renewable
enhancing
which
potentially
reduces
overall
impact.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(11), P. 4739 - 4739
Published: June 2, 2024
Straw,
the
primary
agricultural
waste,
constitutes
approximately
20%
of
total
biomass
in
EU.
Only
a
small
fraction
material
is
applied
various
products,
e.g.,
animal
bedding,
mulch,
building,
and
composite
materials,
while
significantly
larger
portion
often
burned
field.
This
practice,
prohibited
for
several
reasons,
including
increased
risk
fire
release
carbon
dioxide
contributing
to
global
warming,
still
prevalent.
Given
increasingly
evident
effects
climate
change,
EU
legislation
aims
reduce
greenhouse
gas
emissions
as
much
possible.
One
strategies
includes
applying
cascade
principle
circular
economy.
use
entire
raw
material,
this
case,
cereal
crops,
such
that
products
with
highest
added
value,
like
cellulose
fibers
from
straw,
are
extracted
first.
The
vast
potential
utilizing
lignocellulosic
agro-waste
sustainably
arises
its
status
most
abundant
organic
compound
on
Earth.
Its
significant
presence,
renewability,
biodegradability
make
it
desirable
source
producing
materials
numerous
industries.
study
examines
wheat
fibers,
isolated
straw
two
distinct
cultivars
(Srpanjka
represents
an
old
variety,
Kraljica
new
variety)
primarily
application
technical
textiles.
following
testing
methods
were
applied:
determination
residues
yield,
tensile
properties,
length,
moisture
content/regain,
density,
morphology,
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectroscopy.
yield
relies
variety
climatic
conditions
affecting
plant
growth,
resulting
fiber
yields
10.91%
15.34%.
analysis
indicates
reduced
peak
intensity,
which
related
hemicellulose
lignin
content,
suggesting
their
improved
deposition
process
chemical
maceration.
Wheat
quality
was
found
be
comparable
cotton
regarding
density.
However,
they
showed
difference
higher
regain
(9.72–11.40%).
majority
scientific
papers
did
not
indicate
length
individual
obtained
by
maceration
nor
strength.
Therefore,
paper
indicated
both
varieties
demonstrated
sufficient
tenacity
(greater
than
10
cN/tex)
(2–3
cm),
stressing
spinning
these
into
yarns
extending
apparel
industry.
Moreover,
our
research
underscores
feasibility
adhering
zero-waste
principle.
A
high
percentage
solid
waste
remaining
after
extraction
(25.3–39.5%)
successfully
used
biofuel
production,
thus
closing
loop
E3S Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
483, P. 01005 - 01005
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Dracaena
liberica
,
an
ornamental
plant
found
in
various
African
and
Asian
countries,
has
a
long
history
of
traditional
medicinal
use.
This
article
aims
to
offer
overview
D.
based
on
its
taxonomic
characteristics,
distribution,
habitat,
applications,
while
also
conducting
literature
review
for
therapeutic
potential
terms
antioxidant,
antibacterial,
anticancer,
antitoxicity
properties.
The
platform
used
this
article’s
focuses
materials
relating
plants
the
Genus
species
.
Furthermore,
discusses
active
compounds
that
have
been
identified
previous
studies,
such
as
phytol,
stigmasterol,
linoleic
acid,
oleic
stearic
palmitic
β-sitosterol,
β-stigmasterol.
suggests
exhibit
antimicrobial,
antitoxic
activities.
Antitoxic
anticancer
activities
are
more
promising
than
antimicrobial
antioxidant
Recent
research
highlighted
roots
leaves
particularly
sources
agents.
Consequently,
holds
great
development
natural
medicines.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
The
use
of
natural
fibers
has
seen
a
significant
rise
in
the
composites
sector,
resulting
creation
polymer
with
exceptional
strength.
These
environmentally-friendly
alternatives
offer
compelling
substitute
for
synthetic
composites.
This
study
explores
date
palm
waste
as
reinforcement
fabrication
polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC)
A
surface
modification
method
was
essential
improving
binding
interaction
between
and
PVC
two-hour
benzoyl
treatment
at
140
°C
played
crucial
role.
examined
effects
hydrothermal
aging
on
mechanical
properties
composites,
using
various
techniques
such
morphology
analysis,
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
spectroscopy,
Thermogravimetric
Analysis,
made
untreated
those
treated
chloride.
Although
fiber-reinforced
improved
their
properties,
it
is
to
note
that
reduced
tensile
strength
by
10%.
Despite
this,
these
prove
be
well-suited
applications
requiring
moderate
stiffness
mild
environmental
conditions.
while
utilizing
treatment,
still
represent
more
sustainable
alternative
traditional
incorporating
renewable
enhancing
which
potentially
reduces
overall
impact.
