Investigation of the physical, chemical and thermal properties of a novel lignocellulosic fiber extracted from the <i>Ravenala madagascariensis</i> leaf stalk
Mohammad Abul Hasan Shibly, Mohammad Mohsin Ul Hoque, Prosenjit Sen, Khandaker Akil Mahadi Ohi, Md. Maruf Hossain, Md. Masum Mia, Md. Abdus Sabur, Mohammad Junaebur Rashid, Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman
Abstract
XRD, SEM, FTIR, and TGA techniques. This novel fiber has a moisture content and regain percentages of 9.17% and 10.1%, respectively. Its average tensile strength is 151 MPa for a 20 mm gauge length (GL) and 136.8 MPa for a 30 mm gauge length (GL), with a crystallinity index of 67.37%, in which the size of the crystals is 15.64 nm. The fiber degradation begins at a maximum temperature of 550 °C. This original fiber holds potential for applications in the production of cellulose nanoparticles, fiber-reinforced composites, biomaterials and so on.
Topics & Concepts
Environmentally friendlyStalkFiberRenewable energyPulp and paper industryBiochemical engineeringChemistryMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryEngineeringBiologyHorticultureEcologyNatural Fiber Reinforced CompositesAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesBamboo properties and applications