The chemical composition of lignin and lipids of bast fibers from kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) used for high-quality paper pulp production was studied. Pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) of fibers showed a lignin with a high syringyl/guaiacyl ratio (5.4) and minor amounts of p-hydroxyphenyl units. Simultaneously, sinapyl and coniferyl acetates were also identified, indicat...

In the recent years, the use of biodegradable and renewable materials as filler of polymer-based composites has received more attention because of preferences for environmental favorable materials [1]. Therefore, the composites composed of biodegradable polymers and filler as renewable fibers can be considered a good substitute of petroleum products. For example, biodegradable products can solv...

The regenerative concept of design and construction is gaining relevance, as it changing the sustainability paradigm toward ecological transition for built environment, representing a track on which economic financial support policies are currently being routed. One ways to achieve use sustainable insulating materials in buildings. In addition, certification systems have been developed actualiz...

From the last few decades, study of natural fiber composite materials has been gaining strong attention among researchers, scientists, and engineers. Natural are becoming good alternatives to conventional because their lightweight, high specific strength, low thermal expansion, eco-friendly, manufacturing cost, nonabrasive bio-degradable characteristics. It is proven that a great alternative sy...

Recently development of high-performance polymer composites made from natural resources in the various sectors is increasing tremendously due to environmental issues and health hazard possessed by synthetic fibers during disposal manufacturing. Among many different types resources, kenaf have been extensively investigated as an alternative reinforcement for over past few years their low cost, g...

Abstract For the last couple of decades, researchers have been trying to explore eco-friendly materials which would significantly reduce dependency on synthetic fibers and their composites. Natural fiber-based composites possess several excellent properties. They are biodegradable, non-abrasive, low cost, lower density, led growing interest in using these industrial applications. However, prope...

Kenaf seeds are underutilized source of food with good dietary fiber, protein, essential oil, and phytocompounds. The objectives this study were to determine the nutritional composition kenaf seeds, techno-functional properties fibre (KSDF), sensory analysis pan bread fortified that was extracted from seeds. Analyses showed rich in (28.87 g/ 100 g), protein (27.07 oil (23.78 g/100 g) mineral (5...

Field studies were conducted in 2003 and 2004 to investigate the reaction of 10 varieties of kenaf to natural infestation of Meloidogyne incognita. Ten weeks after planting, ten randomly selected plants per variety were assessed for root galling. Plants were carefully uprooted soil adhering to roots was washed off under a gentle stream of tap water and roots then were observed using a stereo mi...