Development of High Strength Particleboards from Hemp Shives and Corn Starch
Abstract In the current study, high-strength boards for the construction industry were developed from renewable natural resources, fibrous hemp shives,…
chemical treatment
A holistic decision-making approach for identifying influential parameters affecting sustainable production process of canola bast fibres and predicting end-use textile choice using principal component analysis (PCA)
Abstract Recent research has discovered and validated that canola fibre polymer has a lower density than major industrial fibres like…
Effect of NaOH Treatment on the Flexural Modulus of Hemp Core Reinforced Composites and on the Intrinsic Flexural Moduli of the Fibers
Abstract This paper describes the potential of using hemp core waste in the composite industry. These lignocellulosic residues can be…
Valorization of Hemp Core Residues: Impact of NaOH Treatment on the Flexural Strength of PP Composites and Intrinsic Flexural Strength of Hemp Core Fibers
Abstract Hemp core is a lignocellulosic residue in the production chain of hemp strands. Huge amounts of hemp core are…
VOC Emissions from Spruce Strands and Hemp Shive: In Search for a Low Emission Raw Material for Bio-Based Construction Materials
Abstract Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) reduce indoor air quality. They are associated with negative effects on human health and wellbeing.…
Chemical Treatment of Waste Abaca for Natural Fiber-Reinforced Geopolymer Composite
Abstract The use of natural fibers in reinforced composites to produce eco-friendly materials is gaining more attention due to their…