Effect of Alkaline Surface Modification and Carbonization on Biochemical Properties of Rice and Coffee Husks for Use in Briquettes and Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

Effects of alkaline surface modification and carbonization on biochemical properties of selected rice and coffee husk varieties in Uganda were studied. Alkali pre-treatment was done by washing the husks in NaOH at a 15:1 liquor ratio. Pre-treatment is used in biomass conversion to overcome chemical...

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Main Authors: Vianney Andrew Yiga, Michael Lubwama, Peter Wilberforce Olupot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2019.1642824