Spices have long been a part of human diets and commerce. Since the birth of human
civilization, medicinal plants have yielded a wealth of information on treating and preventing …

With ever increasing environmental awareness, renewable raw materials for textile and
composite industry have become an important alternative to reduce the use of petroleum …

The objective of this investigation is to check the suitability novel cellulosic fibre extracted
from the aerial roots of Banyan tree (ARBFs) as reinforcement in fibre reinforced plastics …

Researches on novel natural fibers in polymer-based composites will help promote the
invention of novel reinforcement and expand their possible applications. Herein, in this …

The growing bioeconomic demand for lightweight, eco-friendly materials with functional
versatility and competitive mechanical properties drives the resurgence of cellulose as a …

With the aim of identifying new sources for cellulose manufacturing, post-harvest tomato
plant residue (TPR) was proposed in this study as a viable and sustainable source for the …

Kigelia africana also known as sausage plant, yields highly fibrous fruit with a hard shell.
Many medicinal uses are reported for the extracts from the fruits, seeds and leaves of …

The extraction of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) from a lignocellulosic source containing less
lignin would be an effective way to avoid repetitious and energy-consuming chemical …

Background: Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, is a
perennial rhizomatous plant of tropical and subtropical regions. The three major chemical …

Natural fiber reinforced green composites have been attracting high attention nowadays, as
the green movement in the world forced companies to use green materials instead of …