Enhanced Bacterial Cellulose Production Using Hempseed Meal: Optimal Conditions and Properties
Abstract Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) seed is progressively emerging as an innovative and sustainable source of plant oil. Defatted hempseed…
bacterial cellulose (BC)
Preparation of Lyocell Fibers from Solutions of Miscanthus Cellulose
Abstract Both annual (cotton, flax, hemp, etc.) and perennial (trees and grasses) plants can serve as a source of cellulose…
Assessing the Impact of Drought Stress on Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Fibers
Abstract Drought can significantly impact fiber crop cultivation due to the plants’ specific water requirements and their extended vegetative period.…
The Influence of the Chemical Composition of Flax and Hemp Fibers on the Value of Surface Free Energy
Abstract The article presents the exploration of flax and hemp fibers’ surface free energy depending on the chemical composition of…
Tensile Strength of Poly(lactic acid)/Bleached Short Hemp Fiber Fully Green Composites as Replacement for Polypropylene/Glass Fiber
Abstract The compatibility between poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and natural fibers to develop bio-sourced, recyclable, and biodegradable composites remains a commonplace…
Recent Developments in Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Based Biocomposites and Their Potential Industrial Applications: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract Highlights: Abstract: The rapid use of petroleum resources coupled with increased awareness of global environmental problems associated with the…
Mechanical characteristics of bacterial cellulose-reinforced mycelium composite materials
Abstract Background: While mycelium is considered a promising alternative for fossil-based resins in lignocellulosic materials, the mechanical properties of mycelium…
Domain architecture divergence leads to functional divergence in binding and catalytic domains of bacterial and fungal cellobiohydrolases
Abstract Cellobiohydrolases directly convert crystalline cellulose into cellobiose and are of biotechnological interest to achieve efficient biomass utilization. As a…
Enrichment of Cellulosic Waste Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Hurd into Non-Toxic Microfibres
Abstract In this study a largely available lignocellulose feedstock hemp (Cannabis sativa), obtained as an industrial waste, was used for…
Cannabis sativa: The Plant of the Thousand and One Molecules
Abstract Cannabis sativa L. is an important herbaceous species originating from Central Asia, which has been used in folk medicine…