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» Absorbency Characteristics of Kenaf Core Particles
   Master of Science thesis reporting on a series of tests carried out in order to determine the absorbency characteristics of very fine grounded and blender refined chopped kenaf core fiber, for applications in hygiene disposables, paper and oil absorbing m
   http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/ncrc/acrobatfiles/thesis/Zaveri.pdf

» Changes in Kenaf Properties and Chemistry as a Function of Growing Times
   Report of research conducted in order to determine whether the mechanical and material properties of kenaf fiber are changing with growing time and maturing of the plant. Authors: Roger M. Rowell and James S. Han.
   http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1999/rowel99a.pdf

» Cotton/Kenaf Fabrics: A Viable Natural Fabric
   Technical research paper, showing that blends of cotton and kenaf fibers, with the proper fabric treatment, can result in higher value end products, thereby making kenaf a viable textile fashion fiber. Authors: P. Bel-Berger and others.
   http://www.cotton.org/journal/1999-03/2/upload/jcs03-060.pdf

» Jute and Kenaf
   Extensive technical paper about the chemical and physical composition and properties of jute and kenaf fibers, their application in composite products, and a review of future trends. Authors: Roger M Rowell and Harry P. Stout.
   http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1998/rowel98e.pdf

» Kenaf Yield Components and Plant Composition
   Extensive paper about the history, cultivation, processing and applications of kenaf as a source for natural industrial fiber, oils and feedstock. From Trends in New Crops and New Uses. Authors: Charles L. Webber III and Venita K. Bledsoe.
   http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/ncnu02/pdf/webber-348.pdf

» Kenaf: Production, Harvesting, Processing, and Products
   Short article about the development of kenaf as a growing source of raw material for the US textile industry. Authors: Charles L. Webber III and Robert E. Bledsoe.
   http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1993/v2-416.html

» Stormwater Filtration of a Municipal Detention Pond
   Technical paper presenting research exploring the potential use of kenaf bast and core fibers and their associated efficiency variables, as a filter for the reduction of non-point pollution in stormwater filtration systems of municipal detention ponds. Au
   http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf1999/han99b.pdf