Kenaf: Opportunities for an Ancient Fiber Crop

Author:

Austin Conner C.1,Mondell Colleen N.2,Clark David G.1ORCID,Wilkie Ann C.2ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida-IFAS, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA

2. Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, University of Florida-IFAS, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA

Abstract

Hibiscus cannabinus (kenaf) is an annual fiber crop grown in warm seasons and known for its remarkable productivity; it has been cultivated worldwide for thousands of years as a fiber source. While every part of the plant can be utilized for some purpose, its primary significance lies in the diverse applications of its cellulosic fiber. Kenaf features a blend of long bast and short core fibers, rendering it suitable for various industrial uses. Initially utilized for cordage and livestock feed, kenaf’s applications have expanded over the last century to encompass its utilization as paper pulp, biocomposites, textiles, biomass energy, seed oil, filtration aids, industrial absorbents, and even as a component of potting medium or as a potential source of medicine. Although traditionally a niche crop, the discovery of its diverse applications positions kenaf for rapid expansion in production in the upcoming decades. This article aims to explore the manifold applications of kenaf, highlighting those with the greatest future potential and discussing those that hold promise for commercial-level application with additional research.

Publisher

MDPI AG

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