Multiscale modeling of microbial degradation of outer tissues of fiber-crop stems during the dew retting process.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123558
Abstract: Dew retting of fiber crops, such as hemp or flax, in the field after harvest promotes the microbial biodegradation of the tissues surrounding cellulosic fibers, which helps preserve the quality of fibers during their extraction… read more here.
Keywords: outer tissues; microbial degradation; dew retting; modeling microbial ... See more keywords
Tracking the dynamics of hemp dew retting under controlled environmental conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.06.054
Abstract: Abstract The use of natural fibers such as hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as substitutes for nonrenewable fibers increases the life cycle performance of composite materials. The management of retting in fields as a natural pretreatment… read more here.
Keywords: controlled environmental; tracking dynamics; dew retting; retting controlled ... See more keywords
Multimodal assessment of flax dew retting and its functional impact on fibers and natural fiber composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112255
Abstract: Abstract Flax (Linum usitatissinum L.) is an economically important fiber crop species as it produces long cellulosic fibers with high tensile strength. The first step in flax fiber extraction occurs after harvest via a process… read more here.
Keywords: fiber; flax dew; multimodal assessment; dew retting ... See more keywords
Thermal and Mechanical Characteristics of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Fibers Obtained via Water- and Dew-Retting
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DOI: 10.3390/app10155113
Abstract: In this research, fibers were extracted from different parts of the okra plant (Abelmoschus esculentus) via water- and dew-retting methods. The fibers were subjected to physical and thermal analyses. The fibers obtained from the upper… read more here.
Keywords: water dew; fibers obtained; dew retting; abelmoschus esculentus ... See more keywords