Characterization of the Rambutan Peel Fiber (Nephelium lappaceum) as a Lignocellulosic Material for Technological Applications

This study evaluated the potential of rambutan peel (Nephelium lappaceum), an abundant, renewable and low-cost waste, as a source of lignocellulose for technological applications. FTIR analysis confirmed the achievement of lignin, hemicellulose and cellulose. It has obtained an extract with antioxid...

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Main Authors: E. Oliveira, J. Santos, A.P. Goncalves, S. Mattedi, N. Jose
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIDIC Servizi S.r.l. 2016-06-01
Series:Chemical Engineering Transactions
Online Access:https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/3223