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Hemp Fibers in Serbia: Cultivation, Processing and Applications

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Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 42

Part of the book series: Sustainable Agriculture Reviews ((SARV,volume 42))

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Hemp (Cannabis Sativa L.), as one of the oldest cultivated plants, represents a renewable and sustainable source of fibers, mainly for textile production. However, owing to their specific chemical composition, structure and properties, such as high specific strength, nontoxic, biocompatible and biodegradable nature, hemp fibers become ideal candidates for a wide range of applications. Being lignocellulosic, they can be used alone, or combined with different kinds of polymers to provide a wide range of useful composites in textiles, construction, automotive industry, soil conservation. Also, hemp fibers have proven to be efficient biosorbents and suitable precursors for the production of low-cost carbon materials for different applications. This chapter deals with the cultivation, processing and applications of hemp fibers in Serbia, starting with the cultivation of the hemp plant, followed by the production and modification of fibers in order to attain the appropriate structure and chemical composition of hemp fibers that meet the requirements of specific application. Current and future applications of hemp fibers and hemp fiber-based products have also been discussed.

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Pejić, B., Vukčević, M., Kostić, M. (2020). Hemp Fibers in Serbia: Cultivation, Processing and Applications. In: Crini, G., Lichtfouse, E. (eds) Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 42. Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, vol 42. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41384-2_4

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