Heterosis and Combining Ability Estimate on Yield and Yield-Related Traits in a Half Diallel Crosses of Kenaf (
            <i>Hibiscus Cannabinus</i>
            L.) in Malaysia

Al-Mamun, Md; Rafii, Mohd Y.; Berahim, Zulkarami; Ahmad, Zaiton; Khan, Mahmudul; Oladosu, Yusuff

doi:10.1080/15440478.2023.2192541

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“…Hibiscus cannabinus serves as an important industrial fiber crop, finding applications in various fields such as textiles, animal feed, papermaking, and construction. This plant contains numerous bioactive components including polyphenols, alkaloids, tannins, and saponins [17]. Consequently, Hibiscus cannabinus exhibits medicinal properties with potential anti-tumor, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, and anti-proliferative activities [18].…”

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Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extracts of Hibiscus cannabinus L.: Wastewater Purification and Antibacterial Activity

Yang,

Cao,

Chen

et al. 2023

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The green preparation of metal oxide nanoparticles is an environmentally friendly method, which could reduce the use of toxic solvents and their impact on the environment. The purpose of this study is to investigate the green synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles using extracts of Hibiscus cannabinus leaves and to evaluate their potential applications in environmental remediation. In this work, ZnO nanoparticles were successfully prepared and thoroughly characterized using UV–vis, Fourier transform infrared analysis (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM) analysis, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) with energy dispersive x-ray analysis (EDAX). As a result, the synthesized ZnO nanoparticles showed a good adsorption capacity for Congo red (CR), and satisfactory antioxidant and antibacterial activities. They exhibited good adsorption and removal abilities for CR in aqueous solutions. With the conditions optimized, the adsorption kinetics and isotherms were fitted to the pseudo-second-order model and the Langmuir model. The ZnO nanoparticles could also effectively scavenge 2-2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and 2,2′-azino-di(3-ethylbenzthiazoline sulphonate) (ABTS) radicals, and appeared to inhibit the growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Based on the identified adsorption capacity, the green synthesized ZnO nanoparticles demonstrated their potential to be used in the removal of dyeing wastewater and in the further purification of water due to their antioxidant activity and antibacterial activity.

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Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extracts of Hibiscus cannabinus L.: Wastewater Purification and Antibacterial Activity

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“…Kenaf fibres present a compelling choice among plant fibres, such as jute, hemp, and flax, due to their distinct advantages. Notably, kenaf fibres offer a higher yield percentage, making them a more economical and sustainable option for various applications [10,11]. Their abundant availability in Southeast Asia further enhances their attractiveness as a readily accessible and regionally abundant resource.…”

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Fatigue and Impact Properties of Kenaf/Glass-Reinforced Hybrid Pultruded Composites for Structural Applications

Balakrishnan,

Sultan,

Shahar

et al. 2024

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To address the weight, cost, and sustainability associated with fibreglass application in structural composites, plant fibres serve as an alternative to reduce and replace the usage of glass fibres. However, there remains a gap in the comprehensive research on plant fibre composites, particularly in their durability for viable structural applications. This research investigates the fatigue and impact properties of pultruded kenaf/glass-reinforced hybrid polyester composites tailored for structural applications. Utilising kenaf fibres in mat form, unidirectional E-glass fibre direct roving yarns, and unsaturated polyester resin as key constituents, pultruded kenaf/glass hybrid profiles were fabricated. The study reveals that pultruded WK/UG alternate specimens exhibit commendable fatigue properties (18,630 cycles at 60% ultimate tensile strength, UTS) and fracture energy (261.3 kJ/m2), showcasing promise for moderate load structural applications. Notably, the pultruded 3 WK/UG/3WK variant emerges as a viable contender for low-load structural tasks recorded satisfactory fatigue properties (10,730 cycles at 60% UTS) and fracture energy (167.09 kJ/m2). Fatigue failure modes indicate that the stress applied is evenly distributed. Ductile failures and delaminations during impact test can be attributed to damping and energy absorbing properties of kenaf fibres. Moreover, incorporating kenaf as a hybrid alternative demonstrates substantial reductions in cost (35.7–50%) and weight (9.6–19.1%). This research establishes a foundation for advancing sustainable and efficient structural materials and highlights the significant role of materials design in shaping the future of engineering applications.

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Heterosis and Combining Ability Estimate on Yield and Yield-Related Traits in a Half Diallel Crosses of Kenaf ( Hibiscus Cannabinus L.) in Malaysia

Cited by 2 publications

References 19 publications

Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extracts of Hibiscus cannabinus L.: Wastewater Purification and Antibacterial Activity

Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extracts of Hibiscus cannabinus L.: Wastewater Purification and Antibacterial Activity

Fatigue and Impact Properties of Kenaf/Glass-Reinforced Hybrid Pultruded Composites for Structural Applications

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