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Arboleda Justino R., . (2010) Product and market development of coir and cocopeat for the world market: the Juboken and coco technologies corporation experience. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
The Philippines is one of the biggest coconut producers in the world but it is only recently that it has engaged in the manufacture of coco-peat and coconut fiber products to take advantage of increasing demand for environment-friendly products and environmentallysound development projects. From almost negligible coconut fiber production in until 1995 the Philippine coconut fiber production has increased exponentially until now due to the surge in demand for coconut fiber in China which started to manufacture rubberized coconut fiber mattresses for its huge and growing affluent population. China now produces more than a million coconut fiber mattresses a month and still increasing. The manufacture of green vehicles not only focuses on the fossil fuel consumption reduction but the utilization of biodegradable parts such as car seats panel boards and other parts. This required the development of automotive parts from the cheapest plant fiber source the coconut fiber. Juboken Enterprises has been involved in the development of coconut fiber as material alternative for filter insulation and sound proofing. The very high surface area of coconut fiber makes it a very ideal material for water filters as it absorbs heavy metals into its surface. It has also a very unique sound absorption capability aside from its insulating characteristics which no synthetic material could match. The destruction of the environment due to peat moss mining to supply the growing horticulture and agriculture industry has led to the discovery of cocopeat as a better alternative to peat moss use. Its high water holding capacity and very high surface area has led to its skyrocketing demand in the global market. New uses such as a water and odor absorbent in the animal raising industry and as a medium for microorganisms in biotechnology applications in agriculture have also been developed. With the current demand for natural products to replace synthetic materials it is projected that the demand for coconut fiber the source of the cheapest plant fiber in the world today will increase in the next 30 years until a better product has been discovered.
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The Philippines is one of the biggest coconut producers in the world but it is only recently that it has engaged in the manufacture of coco-peat and coconut fiber products to take advantage of increasing demand for environment-friendly products and environmentallysound development projects. From almost negligible coconut fiber production in until 1995 the Philippine coconut fiber production has increased exponentially until now due to the surge in demand for coconut fiber in China which started to manufacture rubberized coconut fiber mattresses for its huge and growing affluent population. China now produces more than a million coconut fiber mattresses a month and still increasing. The manufacture of green vehicles not only focuses on the fossil fuel consumption reduction but the utilization of biodegradable parts such as car seats panel boards and other parts. This required the development of automotive parts from the cheapest plant fiber source the coconut fiber. Juboken Enterprises has been involved in the development of coconut fiber as material alternative for filter insulation and sound proofing. The very high surface area of coconut fiber makes it a very ideal material for water filters as it absorbs heavy metals into its surface. It has also a very unique sound absorption capability aside from its insulating characteristics which no synthetic material could match. The destruction of the environment due to peat moss mining to supply the growing horticulture and agriculture industry has led to the discovery of cocopeat as a better alternative to peat moss use. Its high water holding capacity and very high surface area has led to its skyrocketing demand in the global market. New uses such as a water and odor absorbent in the animal raising industry and as a medium for microorganisms in biotechnology applications in agriculture have also been developed. With the current demand for natural products to replace synthetic materials it is projected that the demand for coconut fiber the source of the cheapest plant fiber in the world today will increase in the next 30 years until a better product has been discovered.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Summary En |
| AGROVOC Term: | Coconuts |
| AGROVOC Term: | Peatlands |
| AGROVOC Term: | Wood industry |
| AGROVOC Term: | New technology |
| AGROVOC Term: | Coir |
| AGROVOC Term: | Fibers |
| AGROVOC Term: | Philippines |
| AGROVOC Term: | Agricultural industry |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:14 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/11408 |
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