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Upcycling Sunflower Stems as Natural Fibers for Biocomposite Applications.
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BioResources . 2015, Vol. 10 Issue 4, p8076-8088. 13p. 4 Diagrams, 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- One of the big global, environmental, and socioeconomic challenges of today is to make a transition from fossil fuels to biomass as a sustainable supply of renewable raw materials for industry. Growing public awareness of the negative environmental effects of petrochemical-based products adds to the need for alternative production chains, especially in materials science. One option lies in the value-added upcycling of agricultural byproducts, which are increasingly being used for biocomposite materials in transport and building sector applications. Here, sunflower by-product (obtained by grinding the stems) is considered as a source of natural fibers for engineered biocomposite material. Recent results are shown for the main mechanical properties of sunflower-based biocomposites and the socioeconomic impact of their use. This paper demonstrates that sunflower stem makes a good candidate feedstock for material applications. This is due not only to its physical and chemical properties, but also to its socioeconomic and environmental rationales. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19302126
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- BioResources
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 117103745
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.10.4.8076-8088