Coconut Fiber Decorated with Bismuth Vanadate for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c07169
Abstract: Bismuth vanadate/coconut fiber (BiVO4/CF) composites were synthesized by coprecipitation and calcination methods. All catalysts used in this work were prepared by a simple coprecipitation method and fully characterized by means of XRD, SEM-EDS, PL, BET… read more here.
Keywords: photocatalytic activity; activity; bismuth vanadate; coconut fiber ... See more keywords
Replacing Commercial Substrate with Millicompost: A Sustainable Approach Using Different Green Wastes Combined with Millicompost for Bell Pepper Seedling Production in Urban Agriculture
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.5c06388
Abstract: This study demonstrates that the millicompost is as a sustainable peat-alternative substrate for vegetable seedling production, leveraging its optimal physicochemical properties. We developed seven novel growing media by combining millicompost with regional agro-wastesî—¸coconut coir (Cocos… read more here.
Keywords: coconut fiber; millicompost gliricidia; substrate; elephant grass ... See more keywords
Sustainable concrete: investigating the synergistic effects of coconut fiber, wheat straw ash, and silica fume on RAC strength and durability
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-02234-1
Abstract: As concrete production accounts for a large percentage of worldwide CO2 emissions, there is a need for alternative sustainable construction materials. Simultaneously, the increasing generation of construction and demolition waste has led to the growing… read more here.
Keywords: coconut fiber; effects coconut; fiber wheat; synergistic effects ... See more keywords
Biosorption of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solutions using raw coconut fiber as a natural adsorbent
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DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2018.1557154
Abstract: Abstract This work aims to evaluate the Cr(VI) removal efficiency and adsorption capacity of the raw coconut fiber from synthetic aqueous solutions through the operational parameters as well as to represent the mechanisms of removal… read more here.
Keywords: coconut fiber; aqueous solutions; hexavalent chromium; biosorption hexavalent ... See more keywords
Strength and Durability Characteristics of Coconut Fibre Reinforced Earth Cement Blocks
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DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2019.1652220
Abstract: ABSTRACT The study investigated the improvements in post-peak resistance induced by the introduction of coconut fiber in earth cement blocks. Earth cement blocks reinforced by coconut fiber of various fiber weight fractions were tested under… read more here.
Keywords: strength; earth cement; coconut fiber; durability ... See more keywords
A Combination of Coconut Fiber Suture and Tamarind Seed Gel with Dehydrated Human Amnion Membrane for Wound Surgery in Rats
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/8122989
Abstract: Today, there are over 2,000 different biomaterials used for various medical applications, but none of these biomaterials are 100% compatible with all human beings. Coconut fiber is widely available but has not been tested as… read more here.
Keywords: combination; seed; coconut fiber; tamarind seed ... See more keywords
Impact of filler type and proportion on the performance of rubberized coconut fiber-polystyrene composites
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DOI: 10.1515/ipp-2024-0019
Abstract: Abstract This research investigates the production of composite materials by utilizing a polystyrene-based resin (PBR) as the matrix and a blend of coconut fiber (CF) and rubber tire (RT) as fillers. The composites were produced… read more here.
Keywords: spectroscopy; coconut fiber; filler type; type proportion ... See more keywords
Gas exchange and growth of bell pepper grown in different substrates under salinity stress
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DOI: 10.1590/s0102-0536-2024-e288866
Abstract: ABSTRACT Physicochemical qualities of the substrate, such as moisture retention capacity and retention of exchangeable bases, enable better photosynthetic activity and plant growth gains in semi-hydroponic cultivation. The aim of this study was to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: salinity stress; salinity; coconut fiber; bell pepper ... See more keywords
Agricultural residues as a substrate in the production of eggplant seedlings
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DOI: 10.1590/s0102-053620170409
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the growth variables of eggplants seedlings produced in substrates with different compositions in agricultural residues. The experiment was carried out in a completely randomized design, with five… read more here.
Keywords: coconut fiber; commercial substrate; eggshell commercial; agricultural residues ... See more keywords
Mechanical and Durability Performance of Coconut Fiber Reinforced Concrete: A State-of-the-Art Review
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15103601
Abstract: The push for sustainability in the construction sector has demanded the use of increasingly renewable resources. These natural fibers are biodegradable and non-toxic, and their mechanical capabilities are superior to those of synthetic fibers in… read more here.
Keywords: performance; durability; coconut fiber; coconut fibers ... See more keywords
A Review of the Use of Coconut Fiber in Cement Composites
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15051309
Abstract: The use of plant fibers in cementitious composites has been gaining prominence with the need for more sustainable construction materials. It occurs due to the advantages natural fibers provide to these composites, such as the… read more here.
Keywords: review use; use coconut; coconut; coconut fiber ... See more keywords