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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Phormium tenax"”.
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Harakeke (Phormium tenax) ecology and historical management by Maori: The changing landscape in New Zealand
Harakeke (Phormium tenax: Phormiaceae) is an important weaving resource for the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand. This research project investigates Maori knowledge of harakeke ecology and management practices prior to the early 20th century within the context of a study of relevant …
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Synthesis of Sustainable Antibacterial Materials by Surface Functionalisation of NZ Flax (Phormium tenax) Fibres and Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Hurd
… the investigation of functionalisation of Phormium tenax (NZ flax) fibre (PTF) and hemp hurd core of Cannabis sativa (HH) through surface grafting of chitosan 1, a potent novel chitosan derivative 132 (selected for the excellent bioactivity from a set of O-amine-modified chitosans …
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Harakeke fibre as reinforcement in epoxy matrix composites and its hybridisation with hemp fibre
… Harakeke fibre known as New Zealand flax or Phormium tenax used to be an important export material in New Zealand in the early twentieth century, but its production reduced due to the availability of synthetic fibres midcentury and competition from other natural fibres such as sisal and flax. …
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Tukutahi
The title of this project is called Tukutahi, which means the synchronization of two or more subjects or objects moving together simultaneously. The central question in this dissertation asks, “How can I express the whanaungatanga of my mixed lineage using raranga?” This creative undertaking is …