Low-Density Insulation Blocks and Hardboards from Amaranth (<i>Amaranthus cruentus</i>) Stems, a New Perspective for Building Applications

Nowadays, amaranth appears as a promising source of squalene of vegetable origin. Amaranth oil is indeed one of the most concentrated vegetable oils in squalene, i.e., up to 6% (w/w). This triterpene is highly appreciated in cosmetology, especially for the formulation of moisturizing creams. It is a...

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Main Authors: Philippe Evon, Guyonne de Langalerie, Laurent Labonne, Othmane Merah, Thierry Talou, Stéphane Ballas, Thierry Véronèse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Coatings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/11/3/349