Homogeneous fibers from hop stems via steam explosion: advancing a novel bioresource
Puntos clave
This work aims to evaluate the potential of hop bast fibers as a novel bioresource by improving their quality.
Utilized steam explosion to process hop stems for fiber extraction.
Applied alkaline pretreatment to enhance fiber properties.
Improved fiber quality was observed with the combination of alkaline pretreatment and steam explosion.
Resumen
• Hop stems are an underutilized agricultural by-product. • This work evaluates the potential of hop bast fibers. • Coupling alkaline pretreatment with steam explosion improves hop fiber quality.