[HTML][HTML] Effects of enzymatic treatment of sisal fibres on tensile strength and morphology

PE Zwane, T Ndlovu, TT Mkhonta, MT Masarirambi… - Scientific African, 2019 - Elsevier
This study explored the use of enzymes as an alternative method of hydrolysing cementing
layers in sisal fibres. Sisal fibres were treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and …

[PDF][PDF] The bio-processing of fibres from Agave sisalana and Agave americana

VS Vilane, JM Thwala, T Ndlovu… - Fourth RUFORUM …, 2014 - repository.ruforum.org
Plant fibres play a major role in the lives of many rural peoples, especially women in
Swaziland. It is known to produce strong and hard fibres which tend to limit the users in …

[PDF][PDF] Scientific African

PE Zwane, T Ndlovu, TT Mkhonta, MT Masarirambi… - 2019 - academia.edu
abstract This study explored the use of enzymes as an alternative method of hydrolysing
cementing layers in sisal fibres. Sisal fibres were treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and …

[PDF][PDF] Processing of leafy plant fibres in Swaziland for multiple end uses.

PE Zwane, TT Mkhonta, VS Vilane, JM Thwala… - 2016 - repository.ruforum.org
Natural resources have a potential to contribute to national economies, particularly in
developing countries. The handcraft sector in Swaziland relies on sisal fibres, which …