Lecithin Characteristics from Niche Oils
Abstract Plant lecithins are complex mixtures of phosphatidylcholine (PC), phosphatidylethanolamine (PE), phosphatidylinositol (PI), phosphatidic acid (PA) and lysophospholipids. They are…
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Incremental Forming of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites: Considerations on Formability Limits and Energy Consumption
Abstract Incremental sheet forming originated as an excellent alternative to conventional forming techniques for incrementally deforming flat metal sheets into…
Specificity of Thermal Destruction of Nonwoven Mixture Systems Based on Bast and Viscose Fibers
Abstract The research investigates the thermal behavior of mixed systems based on natural and artificial cellulose fibers used as precursors…
Exploiting the Properties of Non-Wood Feedstocks to Produce Tailorable Lignin-Containing Cellulose Nanofibers
Abstract Lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils (LCNFs) are mainly produced commercially from treated wood pulp, which can decrease some of the carbon-negative…
Valorization of Vegetal Fibers (Hemp, Flax, Miscanthus and Bamboo) in a Fiber Reinforced Screed (FRS) Formulation
Abstract A persistent rise in the costs of construction materials has led to the need to address this problem in…
Phytoremediation: A Novel Approach of Bast Fiber Plants (Hemp, Kenaf, Jute and Flax) for Heavy Metals Decontamination in Soil—Review
Abstract Heavy metal pollution in the environment is a major concern for humans as it is non-biodegradable and can have…
Nutritional properties of selected superfood extracts and their potential health benefits
Abstract Background: The term ‘superfoods’ is used to market foods considered to have significant health benefits. ‘Superfoods’ are claimed to…
Oilseed Cake Flour Composition, Functional Properties and Antioxidant Potential as Effects of Sieving and Species Differences
Abstract Oilseed cakes are produced as a by-product of oil pressing and are mostly used as feed. Their use for…
Fatty Acid Composition of Cannabis sativa, Linum usitatissimum and Camelina sativa Seeds Harvested in Lithuania for Food Use
Abstract The objective of this study was to determine species-associated differences in the seed proximate and fatty acid composition of…
Biosorbents from Plant Fibers of Hemp and Flax for Metal Removal: Comparison of Their Biosorption Properties
Abstract Lignocellulosic fibers extracted from plants are considered an interesting raw material for environmentally friendly products with multiple applications. This…