Homogeneous fibers from hop stems via steam explosion: advancing a novel bioresource
Year: 2026
Type: article
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.
Source: Industrial Crops and Products
Institutions: Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement, Laboratoire d'Etudes et de Recherche sur le Matériau Bois, Université de Lorraine, Secretaría de Ciencia Tecnología e Innovación, Secretaría de Ciencia, Humanidades, Tecnología e Innovación, Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes, Nantong University, CentraleSupélec, Laboratoire Matériaux, Optique, Photonique et Systèmes
Language: English
Subfield: Polymers and Plastics
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,720
OpenAlex ID: W7162190032