Extraction and characterization of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) coir dust

Studies were carried out on the characterization and extraction of coconut coir dust using water, acetone, acetone/water (70/30), (50/50) respectively. The acetone extract of the coir dust was phytochemically screened for tannins, polyphenols,flavanoids, phlobatannins. The moisture, ash, lignin, and...

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Main Authors: A. U. Israel1, R. E. Ogali2, I.B. Obot1*
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2011-12-01
Series:Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST)
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Online Access:http://rdo.psu.ac.th/sjstweb/journal/33-6/0125-3395-33-6-717-724.pdf