The diverse applications of water hyacinth with main focus on sustainable energy and production for new era: An overview

• Main Authors: Rezania, Shahabaldin, Ponraj, Mohanadoss, Din, Mohd Fadhil, Songip, Ahmad Rahman, Sairan, F. M., Chelliapan, Shreeshivadasan
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2015
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/58913/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2014.09.006
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Water hyacinth was introduced as an ornamental crop in many countries more than a century ago, due to its attractive appearance and aesthetical value in the environment. Unfortunately, the flowers developed into invasive species due to their adaptability for a wide range of fresh water ecosystems an...