A review of valorization of agricultural waste for the synthesis of cellulose membranes: Separation of organic, inorganic, and microbial pollutants

M Sharma, A Bains, G Goksen, SB Dhull, N Ali… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Agricultural waste presents a significant environmental challenge due to improper disposal
and management practices, contributing to soil degradation, biodiversity loss, and pollution …

Practical role of oil palm fronds in Malaysia's sustainable palm oil industry

MR Zakaria, MAA Farid, HS Hafid, Y Andou… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the pursuit of sustainability, oil palm frond (OPF) is emerging as an important renewable
resource in Malaysia's thriving palm oil industry, presenting both opportunities and …

Cellulose-supported sulfated-magnetic biocomposite produced from hemp biomass: Effective removal of cationic dyes from aqueous solution

Y Akköz, R Coşkun - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024 - Elsevier
In present study, eco-friendly sulfated cellulose-magnetic biocomposite was successfully
synthesized with a simple method from hemp biomass. ATR-FTIR was used to determine …

Enhancing mechanical performance of polypropylene bio-based composites using chemically treated date palm filler

MMA Nassar, KI Alzebdeh, N Al-Hinai… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Utilizing agro-residues as organic fillers instead of wood is considered a sustainable option
for preserving forestry. Recently, we successfully developed a new chemical treatment …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative analysis of HHV and LHV values of biocoke fuel from palm oil mill solid waste

A Gani, H Desvita, E Munawar, R Mamat… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research aims to investigate and compare the energy value of different biocoke and raw
palm oil-biomass. Applying pressure and heating simultaneously during biocoke production …

[HTML][HTML] Lightweight cellulosic insulation panels made from oil palm trunk fibers

LH Zaini, A Solt-Rindler, C Hansmann, S Veigel… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biobased thermal insulation is of relevance as a sustainable substitute for current fossil-
based materials. In this regard, oil palm trunk (OPT), which arises in substantial quantities as …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical Performance of a Hot Mix Asphalt Modified with Biochar Obtained from Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber

SB Chaves-Pabón, HA Rondón-Quintana… - Infrastructures, 2024 - mdpi.com
A recently used material that shows environmental and technical advantages for use as an
asphalt binder modifier is biochar (BC). Different biomasses can be converted into BC by …

Influences of superfine-grinding and enzymolysis separately assisted with carboxymethylation and acetylation on the in vitro hypoglycemic and antioxidant activities of …

B Xu, A Zhang, Y Zheng, H Wang, X Zheng, Z **, D Liu… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
The synergistic effects of ultrafine grinding and enzymolysis (cellulase and Laccase
hydrolysis) alone or combined with carboxymethylation or acetylation on the hypoglycemic …

Advancements in multiscale oil palm fiber composites: Manufacturing techniques, performance evaluation, and industrial applications

VU Siddiqui, SM Sapuan, A Isah, J Yusuf… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing demand for eco-friendly solutions for industrial applications has garnered
significant interest in oil palm fiber (OPF) as a reinforcement in polymer composites. This …

Enhancing Chitosan Nanofilm with Agricultural Waste Fillers for Sustainable and Safe Functional Food Packaging

FN Maluin - ACS Agricultural Science & Technology, 2024 - ACS Publications
This review explores the development of chitosan-based nanofilms reinforced with
agricultural waste fillers, offering a promising approach to sustainable food packaging. By …