Potential of bioenergy production from industrial kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) based on Malaysian perspective

Application of Kenaf Bast Fiber to Adsorb Cu(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II) in Aqueous Solution: Single- and Multi-metal Systems

“…From FTIR analysis, the shift in wavenumber and change in absorption intensity can be related to the adsorption mechanism(s) involving several functional groups such as hydroxyl, carboxylic and amine groups. Theoretically, kenaf is a type of cellulosic fiber where the main constituents of kenaf are cellulose and lignin [56], [63]. Hence, the O-H stretching vibration presence may be attributed to the cellulose and lignin components that may involved in metal binding through ion exchange and/or complexation mechanisms [56].…”

A comparative study on enzymatic hydrolysis of kenaf from two different harvest time-points, with- and without pretreatment

“…Kenaf, which can serve as a potential bioenergy crop, is an herbaceous annual plant, possessing the C3 photosynthetic pathway, and can be cultivated under a wide range of weather conditions for many and varied applications (pulps, fabrics, textile, building materials, biocomposites, and as bedding and oil absorbing materials) (Saba et al, 2015). Kenaf absorbs nitrogen and phosphorus from the soil (Abe and Ozaki, 1998) and accumulates carbon dioxide at a significantly high rate (Amaducci et al, 2000).…”

Effect of Steam Pressure on Chemical and Structural Properties of Kenaf Fibers during Steam Explosion Process

“…Compared with other natural fiber materials, kenaf is relatively commercially available and economically cheap for many varied applications, i.e., textiles, pulps, fabrics, building materials, biocomposites, bedding, and oil absorbing materials; it has a short plantation cycle and great flexibility in changing environmental conditions (Saba et al 2015a;Saba et al 2015b;Wi et al 2015). Kenaf fiber is an alternative source of energy and material because of its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and excellent capability of moisture-absorption and moisture-desorption (Wang and Ramaswamy 2003).…”