Metropolitan University of Technology

Bioactive Properties and Pharmaceutical Potential of New World Mistletoes of the Genus Tristerix: A Review

Mistletoes of the genus Tristerix, native to South America, represent a unique group of mostly hemiparasitic plants with potential medicinal applications. This review synthesizes existing knowledge on their biological and phytochemical properties, focusing on three main species e...

Valorization of slag and banana leaf ash in five natural fiber-reinforced sustainable cementitious composites: early age mechanical and microstructural insights

Portland cement is highly energy-consuming, and its CO 2 emissions raise environmental concerns in the construction sector. This has prompted the desire for sustainable additional cementitious materials, such as slag and banana leaf ash (BLA). Nevertheless, the current literature...