Heavy metals are a notable pollutant in aquatic ecosystems that results in many deadly
diseases of the human body after enrichment through the food chain. As an environmentally …

Natural fibres of plant and animal origin have been explored vastly over the last two
decades and are gaining importance over synthetic counterparts owing to their …

Banana pseudostems are now recognized as a sustainable raw material with a wide range
of applications. Plenty of research attention has been paid to banana pseudostem fiber …

Nanocellulose is the “green magnet” which attracts a wide spectrum of industries towards it
due to its availability, biodegradability, and possible smart applications. For the first time …

The world's reliance on synthetics has amounted to oil reserves depletion and marine
plastics littering. Accordingly, millions of tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean yearly …

Biocompatibility, biodegradability, and toxicity issues of synthetic polymers have propelled
the search for environmentally friendly and non-toxic alternatives. In this context, biobased …

Biorefineries are a model for greener production processes, based on the concept of
bioeconomy. Instead of targeting first-generation biofuels—that compete with food supply …

In this research work, the effect of extraction methods on the physical (morphology, density,
length, apparent diameter, and color) and mechanical (tensile and bending KAWABATA) …

This work aims to optimize the physicochemical and tensile properties of vascular fibers
extracted from a local date palm rachis in Algeria. This fiber has a very specific composition …

Natural fibres are biodegradable materials that contribute to the development of a “green”
economy due to their numerous merits such as energy efficiency, ease of manufacturing …