Lignocellulosic agricultural byproducts are a copious and cheap source for cellulose fibers. Agro-based biofibers have the composition, properties and structure that make them suitable for uses such as composite, textile, pulp and paper manufacture. In addition, biofibers can also be used to produce fuel, chemicals, enzymes and food. Byproducts produced from the cultivation of corn, wheat, rice...

Granular activated carbons (GACS) were developed from hard and soft lignocellulosic byproducts. Three activation strategies were evaluated which employed phosphoric acid, carbon dioxide or steam. A portion of these carbons were also subjected to air oxidation after activation. Uptake of both non-polar and polar, small organic compounds were followed as was the adsorption of copper. Our results ...

Sorghum byproducts, namely bran, stalk, and panicle are examples of lignocellulosic biomass. These raw materials contain large amounts of polysaccharides, in particular hemicelluloses, celluloses, and lignins, which if efficiently extracted, can be utilised for the development of a range of added value products with potential applications in agriculture and food packaging sectors. The aim of th...