Ultrasonic-assisted synthesis for the production of green and sustainable hemp carboxymethyl cellulose.

Hemp fiber (Cannabis sativa) is being widely used to produce carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). This study focused on synthesizing carboxymethyl cellulose from bleached hemp fiber to investigate the impact of different factors, i.e.

Variation of Anthocyanin, Phenol, and Antioxidant Capacity in Straw among Rice Varieties and Growing Locations as a Potential Source of Natural Bioactive Compounds.

This study evaluated the variation in bioactive compounds (anthocyanins, phenols, and antioxidants) among 22 rice varieties in the same growing locations and among four varieties collected from eight different provinces in Northern Thailand. Wide variation in anthocyanins, phenols, and antioxidant capacity was established, ranging from 1.6 to 33.