Bekinew Kitaw Dejene

False Banana (Enset Ventricosum) Fibers: An Emerging Natural Fiber with Distinct Properties, Promising Potentials, Challenges and Future Prospects–A Critical Review

Bekinew Kitaw Dejene · Journal of Natural Fibers · 2024 · 37 citations · Full text

Materials Science, Engineering, False Banana +10

Development and optimization of sustainable and functional food packaging using false banana (Enset) fiber and zinc-oxide (ZnO) nanoparticle-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites: A case of Injera preservation

Bekinew Kitaw Dejene, Adane Dagnaw Gudayu, Mulat Alubel Abtew · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · 2024 · 33 citations

Edible Film, Food Packaging, False Banana +6

Recycling of cotton textile waste: Technological process, applications, and sustainability within a circular economy

Mulat Alubel Abtew, Desalegn Atalie, Bekinew Kitaw Dejene · Journal of Industrial Textiles · 2025 · 25 citations · Full text

Achieving performance and functionality in PLA-based packaging: Insights from hybrid composites with false banana (Enset) fiber and ZnO nanoparticles

Bekinew Kitaw Dejene, Adane Dagnaw Gudayu · Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials · 2024 · 18 citations

Reviewing the manufacturing challenges and scientific debates: Insights into the antibacterial capabilities and potential applications of PLA/ZnO nanocomposites

Bekinew Kitaw Dejene · Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials · 2024 · 15 citations