Pretreatment of banana pseudostem fibre for green composite packaging film preparation with polyvinyl alcohol
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DOI: 10.1007/s10965-019-1751-3
Abstract: In this work, biodegradable composite were prepared using banana pseudostem fibre and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix along with plasticizers and cross linkers in form of blended films of different compositions by solution casting process. The… read more here.
Keywords: pseudostem; pseudostem fibre; banana fibre; polyvinyl alcohol ... See more keywords
Effect of different roughage sources associated banana pseudostem hay on the nutritional and behavioral parameters and performance of F1 Holstein/Zebu lactation cows.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-020-02414-3
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the association of pseudostem hay of banana trees of different roughages in the diet of F1 Holstein/Zebu cows on their nutrient intake and digestibility, nitrogen balance, microbial… read more here.
Keywords: roughage; pseudostem; silage; holstein zebu ... See more keywords
Comparative assessment of autoclave- and microwave-facilitated seawater pretreatments for the enhancement of sugar recovery from banana pseudostem
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DOI: 10.1007/s13399-024-06231-8
Abstract: This study evaluated the efficacy of optimized autoclave-assisted seawater (A-SW) and microwave-assisted seawater (M-SW) pretreatments in improving sugar production from banana pseudostem. Subsequently, the structural changes of banana pseudostem, along with inhibitory compound concentrations were… read more here.
Keywords: seawater pretreatments; comparative assessment; pretreatment; pseudostem ... See more keywords
Sustainable valorization of Alpinia galanga pseudostem fibers for characterization and materials engineering applications
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-95251-z
Abstract: The growing emphasis on sustainability has spurred interest in natural fibers as renewable and biodegradable alternatives to synthetic materials. This study explores the underutilized pseudostem fibers of Alpinia galanga (A. galanga), a perennial herb of… read more here.
Keywords: alpinia galanga; pseudostem fibers; galanga pseudostem; sustainable valorization ... See more keywords
Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Fermentation of Banana Pseudostem Hydrolysate to Produce Bioethanol
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/5543104
Abstract: Banana pseudostem (BPS) is an agricultural waste with a high holocellulose content, which, upon hydrolysis, releases fermentable sugars that can be used for bioethanol production. Different pretreatment methods, namely, 3% (w/v) NaOH, 5% (v/v) H2SO4,… read more here.
Keywords: banana pseudostem; pseudostem; hydrolysis fermentation;
Preparation of the Binder from Banana Pseudostem Waste and Its Application in Pigment Dyeing
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DOI: 10.1155/2024/1900712
Abstract: The disposal of banana pseudostem waste creates substantial environmental concerns. To address this issue, it is crucial to explore the potential of converting this abundant waste into valuable industrial products. Therefore, this research was designed… read more here.
Keywords: binder; waste; bpw binder; pseudostem ... See more keywords