Applications of SCB wastes
SCB wastes have been applied in the following instances:
i. Cellulose, lignin, rind, comrind, pith enhance reinforcement in
materials manufactured based on different methods applied;
ii. Mixed with tapioca starch and glycerol to produce composite
materials;
iii. Mixed with gelatin, starch and agar to produce tableware packaging
material;
iv. SCB ash and sugar cane straw ash can partially replace cement
and act as pozzolanic additive in manufacturing of concrete and
ash block;
v. SCB ash mixed with Arabic gum and water to produce ceramic
and refractory products; and
vi. Both sugar cane comrind and their mixture with hardwood are
used with phenol formaldehyde resin and wax to manufacture
composite board.