Author:Fagbemi, Olajumoke D; Andrew, Jerome E; Sithole, Bishop BDate:Oct 2021This study reports on the beneficiation of wood sawdust into cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) for application as a binder in the manufacture of particleboard. The cellulose nanocrystal from wood sawdust was extracted using acid hydrolysis and an ...Read more
Author:Fagbemi, Olajumoke D; Sithole, Bishop BDate:Sep 2021The present study investigate the beneficiation potential of extracted keratin protein hydrolysate from chicken feather waste biomass as bio-adhesive for the production of particleboard. Chicken feathers were hydrolyzed using hybrid alkaline ...Read more