Author/Authors :
Vaughn، نويسنده , , Steven F. and Moser، نويسنده , , Bryan R. and Dien، نويسنده , , Bruce S. and Iten، نويسنده , , Loren B. and Thompson، نويسنده , , Arthur R. and Seliskar، نويسنده , , Denise M. and Gallagher، نويسنده , , John L.، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Seashore mallow (Kosteletzkya pentacarpos (L.) Ledebour) is a perennial halophyte producing multiple, harvestable stems per year which were examined for several bioabsorbent applications. Larger, debarked stems were milled and separated into three fractions by sieving. The largest fraction absorbed water readily and appeared to be an excellent bedding material for birds and small animals. The mid-sized fraction made an excellent base for biodegradable cat litter. The finest fraction efficiently absorbed diesel fuel which could be subsequently burned as a fuel. Smaller stems with bark (bast fibers) intact were milled to produce a material which performed excellently as hydraulically-applied mulch (hydromulch), with comparable properties to a commercial hydromulch.
Keywords :
Seashore mallow , Animal bedding , Bioabsorbent , Cat litter , Hydromulch
