Plant cell walls form an organic complex composite material that fulfils various functions. The
hierarchical structure of this material is generated from the integration of its elementary …

Non-wood lignocellulosic biomass is abundantly available, low cost, easy to process and
consists of a short growth and harvest period; therefore, it is introduced as a potential …

Self-activation is a process that takes advantage of the gases emitted from the pyrolysis
process of biomass to activate the converted carbon, which saves the cost of activating …

The occurrence of recalls involving pathogenic Escherichia coli-contaminated wheat flours
show the need for incorporating antimicrobial interventions in wheat milling. The objectives …

Wollastonite is an abundant mineral containing silicon, calcium and oxygen that has been
shown to improve the properties of wood-based panels. Camel thorn (Alhagi maurorum) is a …

Grape cane is a necessary annual by-product of a vineyard. It is available in large quantities,
an estimated 9 million tons (oven-dry weight) annually, having approximately 18 million …

The effects of wollastonite fibers on the physical and mechanical properties of medium-
density fiberboards composed of wood fibers with up to 10% camel-thorn chips were …

Kenaf fibre as a natural lignocellulos is fast receiving encouraging attention in bio-composite
material because it offers a range of properties that may be difficult to obtain with other …

Natural rubber latex foam (NRLF) based on kenaf core and bast were prepared by using the
Dunlop method. Mechanical properties, foam density, compression, hardness, thermal …

Many researchers are searching for viable substitutes for the highly polluting synthetic
plastics/fibres, driven by the depletion of petroleum crude and the environmental risks posed …