The structure of the isolated milled “wood” lignin from coconut coir has been characterized
using different analytical methods, including Py-GC/MS, 2D NMR, DFRC, and thioacidolysis …

Non-wood materials which are cassava peels and cocoa pod husks are potential fibre
sources of pulp and paper production. These materials were used as pulp for paper …

Environmental awareness and depletion of the petroleum resources are among vital factors
that motivate a number of researchers to explore the potential of reusing natural fiber as an …

Carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals (CCN) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) were
prepared from borer powder of bamboo by two different kinds of procedures: one-step …

The biosorption capacity of different cortex fruit wastes including banana (Musa
paradisiaca), lemon (Citrus limonum) and orange (Citrus sinensis) peel were evaluated. In …

Worldwide 42 countries cultivate Elaeis guineensis (oil palm tree) on about 27 million acres.
Oil palm is one of the most valuable plants in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. Oil palm …

There is a growing interest in the development of natural fiber composites (NFC), alternate to
the existing artificial fiber composites. In recent years, the application of natural fibers as …

Alkaline pulping using sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as soda pulping, is
predominantly used to extract cellulose for pulp and papermaking. The NaOH was …

Wood adhesives are mainly prepared from polymers derived from petroleum-based
resources. With the increasing concern for the environment, it is necessary to find …

Polybenzoxazines are high‐performance materials capable of replacing conventional
thermosets such as phenolics, epoxies, and bismaleimides in composites manufacturing …