Potential Uses of Musaceae Wastes: Case of Application in the Development of Bio-Based Composites

The Musaceae family has significant potential as a source of lignocellulosic fibres and starch from the plant’s bunches and pseudostems. These materials, which have traditionally been considered waste, can be used to produce fully bio-based composites to replace petroleum-derived synthetic plastics...

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Main Authors: Juan Pablo Castañeda Niño, José Herminsul Mina Hernandez, Alex Valadez González
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/11/1844