Kenaf

Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is a warm season, short-day, annual herbaceous plant originated from west Africa which has been cultivated since around 4000 B.C. Kenaf belongs to the Malvaceae, a family notable for both its economic and horticultural importance. In different parts of the world, kenaf has many other names such as mesta (India, Bengal), stockroot (south Africa), Java jute (Indonesia), and ambari (Taiwan), etc.

Natural plant fibers are being increasingly used in manufacturing industrial products because of their renewable and biodegradable natures. Natural fiber-based products have been seen in industries like automotive, paper, construction, environmental cleaning, transforpation, and food, etc

Latest HONDA Runs on Hydrogen, not Petroleum

On Monday 16 June 2008, Honda Motor celebrated the start of production of its FCX Clarity, the world’s first hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicle intended for mass production. In a ceremony at a factory an hour north of Tokyo, the first assembly-line FCX Clarity rolled out to the applause of hundreds of Honda employees wearing white jump [...]

Farmers in Mali benefited from Jatropha Curcas Planting

Suleiman Diarra Banani is now growing Jatropha Curcas on his family farm in Koulikoro, Mali    Farmers in Koulikoro, Mali could double their income by involves in Jatropha Curcas planting scheme.  A plant called Jatropha Curcas is being hailed by scientists and policy makers as a potentially ideal source of biofuel.  By planting a row of [...]

Production of biofuels: ALTERNATIVE JATROPHA CURCAS (POURGHÉRE/JARAK PAGAR)

Jatropha Curcas  In the current context of the gradual rise in oil prices in the international market, developing countries, particularly non-oil producing, are looking for new alternatives.   However in Mali, even considered as the undeveloping countries in the world make new head again.  The new production of biodiesel has just opened its doors in [...]