This study was carried out in 2011 to investigate the suitability of date palm midribs (Phoenix dactelifera L.) as a lignocellulosic material for the production of wood-cement composite panels, in addition to enhancement their compatibility with cement using various pretreatments and chemical additives. Materials used for this study were midribs of fronds of different date palm varieties availa...

background: in algeria, date palm is currently confronted to the bayoud disease. biotechnological tools such as protoplasts fusion can appear as an alternative to ensure rapid multiplication and improvement of this species.objectives: callogenesis induction in protoplasts isolated from embryogenic callus of three date palm cultivars.materials and methods: some factors influencing the isolation ...

Applying acoustic panels made of natural fibers, due to their high biodegradable characteristics, light weight, low density, cheap price and non-toxicity, are proper alternatives absorbers synthetic fibers. Considering stance vast applicability in industry, the possibility producing them palm fibers with sodium silicate adhesive 10 20% two 16 32 mm thicknesses, 350 450 kg/m3 densities, 50 100 p...

Date palm, the most important tree in Saudi Arabia and Middle East, produces a huge amount of waste yearly form fibrous materials, dried fruits, seeds. Such is great source excellent degradable biomass that can be used numerous applications as natural fiber composites, active carbon precursors, even nano-featured sheets. That rich resource burned on date palm farms due to lack effective process...