Eco-friendly laminated strand lumber from date palm rachis

Evaluation of Modulus of Elasticity of Laminated Strand Lumber by Non-Destructive Evaluation Technique

Non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques have been shown to be effective for evaluating mechanical properties of wood-based materials. In this study, transverse vibration of a beam under the two ends free boundary condition (FBV) was employed to measure the modulus of elasticity (MOE) in different strength directions of laminated strand lumber (LSL). It was found that the MOE values measured...

Eco-friendly Dentistry

Hydrothermal Pretreatment of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Leaflets and Rachis to Enhance Enzymatic Digestibility and Bioethanol Potential

Date palm residues are one of the most promising lignocellulosic biomass for bioethanol production in the Middle East. In this study, leaflets and rachis were subjected to hydrothermal pretreatment to overcome the recalcitrance of the biomass for enzymatic conversion. Evident morphological, structural, and chemical changes were observed by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and in...

Tribological Evaluation of Date Palm Fruit Syrup–A Potential Environmental-Friendly Lubricant

Abstract: Date palm is one of the most cultivated palms mostly found in the Middle Eastern regions of the world. The date palm fruits are not only nutritionally rich, but also have a good amount of fatty acids such as oleic acid, palmitic acid, and linoleic acids, which have excellent anti-wear and lubricating properties, making it a potentially good candidate to be used as an environmentally-f...

Recommending Eco-Friendly Route Plans

As personal transportation is one of the greatest contributors of CO2 emissions, means able to assist travelers in reducing their ecological impact are urgently needed. In this work we focus on travel recommenders that encourage green transportation habits among travelers who have a preexisting interest in taking action to lessen their impact on the environment. We aim to provide urban traveler...