Eco‐Friendly, Sound Absorbing Materials Based on Cellulose Acetate Electrospun Fibers/Luffa Cylindrica Composites
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202400863
Abstract: Sound absorption plays a crucial role in addressing noise pollution that may cause harm to both human health and wildlife. To tackle this environmental issue, the implementation of natural‐based sound absorbing materials attracts considerable attention… read more here.
Keywords: eco friendly; luffa cylindrica; cellulose acetate; sound absorbing ... See more keywords
Influence of 6 MeV Electron Beam Irradiation on the Structural and Thermal Properties of Fibers of Luffa cylindrica
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DOI: 10.1007/s40009-019-00839-5
Abstract: Electron beam irradiation on natural fiber has an objective of delineating the highly crystalline cellulose structure of the fiber to increase their reactivity during fabrication of composite materials. In this study, high-energy electron beam of… read more here.
Keywords: fibers luffa; luffa cylindrica; beam irradiation; electron ... See more keywords
Intrinsic cellulosic fiber architecture and their effect on the mechanical properties of hybrid composites
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DOI: 10.1007/s43452-020-00125-y
Abstract: This study is mainly focused on the intrinsic fiber parameters and their influence on the mechanical properties of the hybrid composites. Cellulosic fibers are extracted from mesocarp of Cocos nucifera fruit and outer mat of… read more here.
Keywords: fiber; hybrid composites; mechanical properties; cocos nucifera ... See more keywords
An in vitro evaluation of luffa cylindrica stem sap in preadipocytes and dermal fibroblasts.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.02.024
Abstract: BACKGROUND Luffa cylindrica stem sap (LuCS) has been ethnopharmacologically used as a cosmetic ingredients to improve the facial condition in Asians, but there is no scientific proof about the advantages of LuCS as a supplement… read more here.
Keywords: cylindrica stem; stem sap; luffa cylindrica;
Study on biodegradability and thermal behaviour of composites using poly lactic acid and gamma-irradiated fibres of Luffa cylindrica.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127684
Abstract: Surface modification of natural fibres by gamma irradiation is an economical and potent technique. The biodegradability of gamma irradiated Luffa cylindrica (LC) fibres having response of doses (0.5Gy, 1Gy and 2Gy) is studied. The degradation… read more here.
Keywords: degradation; temperature; biodegradability; luffa cylindrica ... See more keywords
Development of a biosponge based on Luffa cylindrica and crosslinked chitosan for Allura red AC adsorption.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.096
Abstract: A new bioadsorbent from Luffa cylindrica and cross-linked chitosan was proposed in the present study. Luffa was used as a natural support medium for chitosan crosslinked with glutaraldehyde (LCsG) and epichlorohydrin (LCsE). Biosponges were applied… read more here.
Keywords: luffa; adsorption; luffa cylindrica; allura red ... See more keywords
Effects of phenolic constituents of Luffa cylindrica on UVB-damaged mouse skin and on dome formation by MDCK I cells
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2017.11.027
Abstract: We showed that Luffa cylindrica extract prevented transepidermal water loss in UVB-irradiated hairless mice. Phenolic constituents were detected in L. cylindrica by high-performance liquid chromatography, and 12 phenylpropanoids were isolated and confirmed by NMR and… read more here.
Keywords: uvb; phenolic constituents; dome formation; cylindrica extract ... See more keywords
Adsorption of Common Laboratory Dyes Using Natural Fibers from Luffa cylindrica
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.8b00156
Abstract: Adsorption of methylene blue and malachite green was carried out using Luffa cylindrica sponges as adsorbing material. We provide a very illustrative exercise about the use of common natural materials requiring little preparation to solve… read more here.
Keywords: common laboratory; adsorption common; luffa cylindrica; laboratory dyes ... See more keywords
Optimization of Hydrothermal and Diluted Acid Pretreatments of Tunisian Luffa cylindrica (L.) Fibers for 2G Bioethanol Production through the Cubic Central Composite Experimental Design CCD: Response Surface Methodology
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DOI: 10.1155/2017/9524521
Abstract: This paper opens up a new issue dealing with Luffa cylindrica (LC) lignocellulosic biomass recovery in order to produce 2G bioethanol. LC fibers are composed of three principal fractions, namely, α-cellulose (45.80% ± 1.3), hemicelluloses (20.76% ±… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; acid pretreatments; luffa cylindrica; optimization ... See more keywords
Characterization of polyester composites reinforced with natural fibers from Luffa cylindrica
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DOI: 10.1177/00219983221130724
Abstract: Concerns about global warming, environmental preservation, overexploitation of raw materials, and the development of new technologies are increasing. This has been attracting increasing interest in composites reinforced with natural fibers, mainly to replace synthetic materials.… read more here.
Keywords: luffa cylindrica; fibers luffa; reinforced natural; polyester ... See more keywords
Protective effect of Luffa cylindrica fermentation liquid on cyclophosphamide-induced premature ovarian failure in female mice by attenuating oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis
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DOI: 10.1186/s13048-024-01353-z
Abstract: Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a leading cause of women’s infertility without effective treatment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the protective effects of Luffa cylindrica fermentation liquid (LF) on cyclophosphamide (CTX) -induced… read more here.
Keywords: fermentation liquid; luffa cylindrica; premature ovarian; ovarian failure ... See more keywords