Exploiting the Amazonian Açaí Palm Leaves Potential as Reinforcement for Cement Composites through Alkali and Bleaching Treatments

Recent investigations proposed alternatives for utilization of Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) fruit wastes, seeds, and lignocellulosic fibers. However, Açaí leaves may also be obtained without harvesting the palms and could be used in higher value-added products. Alkali reaction (1% and 5% of NaOH),...

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Main Authors: Carlos Eduardo Gouveia Guedes, Dhimitrius Neves Paraguassú Smith de Oliveira, Jefferson Bezerra Bezerra, Ciro Augusto Fernandes de Oliveira Penido, Nilson Santos Ferreira, Wardsson Lustrino Borges, Lina Bufalino, Tiago Marcolino Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1941483