Kenaf

Sites 5

• Kenaf: Production, Harvesting, Processing, and Products Short article about the development of kenaf as a growing source of raw material for the US textile industry. Authors: Charles L. Webber III and Robert E. Bledsoe.
• Cotton/Kenaf Fabrics: A Viable Natural Fabric Technical research paper, showing that blends of cotton and kenaf fibers, with the proper fabric treatment, can result in higher value end products, thereby making kenaf a viable textile fashion fiber. Authors: P. Bel-Berger and others.
• Jute and Kenaf Extensive technical paper about the chemical and physical composition and properties of jute and kenaf fibers, their application in composite products, and a review of future trends. Authors: Roger M Rowell and Harry P. Stout.
• Changes in Kenaf Properties and Chemistry as a Function of Growing Times Report of research conducted in order to determine whether the mechanical and material properties of kenaf fiber are changing with growing time and maturing of the plant. Authors: Roger M. Rowell and James S. Han.
• Stormwater Filtration of a Municipal Detention Pond Technical paper presenting research exploring the potential use of kenaf bast and core fibers and their associated efficiency variables, as a filter for the reduction of non-point pollution in stormwater filtration systems of municipal detention ponds. Authors: James S. Han and others.