Cellulose structure and property changes indicated via wetting-drying cycles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.05.033
Abstract: Abstract Following article highlights the significance of such an indispensable process in altering plant fibre features as drying, providing a reader with widespread information considering the consequences of wetting-drying cycles influence on plant fibre properties,… read more here.
Keywords: wetting drying; cellulose structure; structure property; plant fibre ... See more keywords
Plant fibre-reinforced polymers: where do we stand in terms of tensile properties?
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DOI: 10.1080/09506608.2016.1271089
Abstract: ABSTRACT This article reviews the tensile properties of various plant fibre-reinforced polymers reported in literature. We critically discuss the use of plant fibres as reinforcement for the production of bio-based, renewable or green polymer composites.… read more here.
Keywords: plant fibre; plant; reinforced polymers; tensile properties ... See more keywords
Compositional and functional characterisation of biomass-degrading microbial communities in guts of plant fibre- and soil-feeding higher termites
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DOI: 10.1186/s40168-020-00872-3
Abstract: Background Termites are among the most successful insect lineages on the globe and are responsible for providing numerous ecosystem services. They mainly feed on wood and other plant material at different stages of humification. Lignocellulose… read more here.
Keywords: fibre soil; plant fibre; plant; soil feeding ... See more keywords