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This work aims to evaluate the potential of hop bast fibers as a novel bioresource by improving their quality.

May 25, 2026Industrial Crops and ProductsOpen Access

Homogeneous fibers from hop stems via steam explosion: advancing a novel bioresource

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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.

Implication

Randomized trial evaluates hop bast fiber quality using alkaline pretreatment and steam explosion, suggesting improved agricultural utilization.

Abstract

• 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.

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Hage et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e7a80e02ee3982d324dd https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123537

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Randomized trial evaluates hop bast fiber quality using alkaline pretreatment and steam explosion, suggesting improved agricultural utilization.

Homogeneous fibers from hop stems via steam explosion: advancing a novel bioresource

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Homogeneous fibers from hop stems via steam explosion: advancing a novel bioresource

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