Author:Mtibe, Asanda; John, Maya J; Andrew, Jerome E; Mokhena, TCDate:Jul 2022This work reports on the extraction and characterization of carbohydrates such as cellulose, cellulose nanofibres, hemicellulose, and lignin from agricultural waste, i.e. maize stalks and sugarcane bagasse. The chemical compounds were extracted ...Read more
Author:Mngomezulu, Mfiso E; John, Maya JDate:Apr 2017Fire resistant thermoset-cellulosic fibre composite materials are taking over in advanced engineering applications. As they are high-performance materials, these composites are used in automotive, aerospace, military, safety and security ...Read more