Recent developments in cassava (Manihot esculenta) based biocomposites and their potential industrial applications: a comprehensive review

The rapid use of petroleum resources coupled with increased awareness of global environmental problems associated with the use of petroleum-based plastics is a major driving force in the acceptance of natural fibers and biopolymers as green materials. Because of their environmentally friendly and su...

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Main Authors: Abotbina, Walid, Sapuan, S. M., Ilyas, R. A., Sultan, M. T. H., Alkbir, M. F. M., Sulaiman, S., Harussani, M. M., Bayraktar, Emin
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author Abotbina, Walid
Sapuan, S. M.
Ilyas, R. A.
Sultan, M. T. H.
Alkbir, M. F. M.
Sulaiman, S.
Harussani, M. M.
Bayraktar, Emin
author_facet Abotbina, Walid
Sapuan, S. M.
Ilyas, R. A.
Sultan, M. T. H.
Alkbir, M. F. M.
Sulaiman, S.
Harussani, M. M.
Bayraktar, Emin
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description The rapid use of petroleum resources coupled with increased awareness of global environmental problems associated with the use of petroleum-based plastics is a major driving force in the acceptance of natural fibers and biopolymers as green materials. Because of their environmentally friendly and sustainable nature, natural fibers and biopolymers have gained significant attention from scientists and industries. Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a plant that has various purposes for use. It is the primary source of food in many countries and is also used in the production of biocomposites, biopolymers, and biofibers. Starch from cassava can be plasticized, reinforced with fibers, or blended with other polymers to strengthen their properties. Besides that, it is currently used as a raw material for bioethanol and renewable energy production. This comprehensive review paper explains the latest developments in bioethanol compounds from cassava and gives a detailed report on macro and nano-sized cassava fibers and starch, and their fabrication as blend polymers, biocomposites, and hybrid composites. The review also highlights the potential utilization of cassava fibers and biopolymers for industrial applications such as food, bioenergy, packaging, automotive, and others.
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spelling upm-1030062024-06-23T01:04:43Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/103006/ Recent developments in cassava (Manihot esculenta) based biocomposites and their potential industrial applications: a comprehensive review Abotbina, Walid Sapuan, S. M. Ilyas, R. A. Sultan, M. T. H. Alkbir, M. F. M. Sulaiman, S. Harussani, M. M. Bayraktar, Emin The rapid use of petroleum resources coupled with increased awareness of global environmental problems associated with the use of petroleum-based plastics is a major driving force in the acceptance of natural fibers and biopolymers as green materials. Because of their environmentally friendly and sustainable nature, natural fibers and biopolymers have gained significant attention from scientists and industries. Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a plant that has various purposes for use. It is the primary source of food in many countries and is also used in the production of biocomposites, biopolymers, and biofibers. Starch from cassava can be plasticized, reinforced with fibers, or blended with other polymers to strengthen their properties. Besides that, it is currently used as a raw material for bioethanol and renewable energy production. This comprehensive review paper explains the latest developments in bioethanol compounds from cassava and gives a detailed report on macro and nano-sized cassava fibers and starch, and their fabrication as blend polymers, biocomposites, and hybrid composites. The review also highlights the potential utilization of cassava fibers and biopolymers for industrial applications such as food, bioenergy, packaging, automotive, and others. MDPI 2022 Article PeerReviewed Abotbina, Walid and Sapuan, S. M. and Ilyas, R. A. and Sultan, M. T. H. and Alkbir, M. F. M. and Sulaiman, S. and Harussani, M. M. and Bayraktar, Emin (2022) Recent developments in cassava (Manihot esculenta) based biocomposites and their potential industrial applications: a comprehensive review. Materials, 15 (19). art. no. 6992. pp. 1-41. ISSN 1996-1944 https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/19/6992 10.3390/ma15196992
spellingShingle Abotbina, Walid
Sapuan, S. M.
Ilyas, R. A.
Sultan, M. T. H.
Alkbir, M. F. M.
Sulaiman, S.
Harussani, M. M.
Bayraktar, Emin
Recent developments in cassava (Manihot esculenta) based biocomposites and their potential industrial applications: a comprehensive review
title Recent developments in cassava (Manihot esculenta) based biocomposites and their potential industrial applications: a comprehensive review
title_full Recent developments in cassava (Manihot esculenta) based biocomposites and their potential industrial applications: a comprehensive review
title_fullStr Recent developments in cassava (Manihot esculenta) based biocomposites and their potential industrial applications: a comprehensive review
title_full_unstemmed Recent developments in cassava (Manihot esculenta) based biocomposites and their potential industrial applications: a comprehensive review
title_short Recent developments in cassava (Manihot esculenta) based biocomposites and their potential industrial applications: a comprehensive review
title_sort recent developments in cassava (manihot esculenta) based biocomposites and their potential industrial applications: a comprehensive review
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/103006/
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