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Sep 2026
Physicochemical Characterization of Pulp and Black Liquor Derived from Corn Husk and Coir Blends
This study investigates the suitability of an agrowaste biomass blend, specifically corn husk and coconut coir, for producing sustainable pulp through kraft pulping and elemental chlorinefree (ECF) bleaching. An equal weight ratio (1:1 w/w) of oven-dried corn husk and coir was pretreated with steam at 120°C for one hou...
Madhuri Pydimalla, Shrinidhi Tavag, Surya Tej Valluri et al.
· Nature Environment and Pollu... · 0 citations