Characterization of potential cellulose fiber from cattail fiber: A study on micro/nano structure and other properties

Wu, Shanshan; Zhang, Jinlong; Li, Chuangye; Wang, Fuli; Shi, Lanlan; Tao, Mengxue; Weng, Beibei; Yan, Bin; Guo, Yong; Chen, Yuxia

doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.088

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“…Kapok fiber holds the distinction of being the lightest natural fiber globally. Research conducted by Mwaikambo [ 41 ] and Sekar et al [ 42 ] highlighted that the bulk density of kapok fiber stands at 0.38 g/cm³, whereas cattail fiber exhibits a density of 0.62 g/cm³ [ 43 ].…”

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“…Research by Abdullah et al [ 52 ] reported a wax content of approximately 3% in kapok fibers, while Draman et al [ 35 ] noted a higher content of 5.51%. Based on Soxhlet extraction, Wu et al [ 43 ] reported that wax on the surface of cattail fibers accounted for 11.5%. When comparing both natural fibers at the same ratio, cattail fibers in composite webs exhibited a slightly lower water contact angle than kapok fibers.…”

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Utilization of Waste Natural Fibers Mixed with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bicomponent Fiber: Incorporating Kapok and Cattail Fibers for Nonwoven Medical Textile Applications

Srisuk,

Charoenlarp,

Kampeerapappun

2023

Polymers

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Disposable surgical gowns are usually made from petroleum-based synthetic fibers that do not naturally decompose, impacting the environment. A promising approach to diminish the environmental impact of disposable gowns involves utilizing natural fibers and/or bio-based synthetic fibers. In this study, composite webs from polylactic acid (PLA) bicomponent fiber and natural fibers, cattail and kapok fibers, were prepared using the hot press method. Only the sheath region of the PLA bicomponent fiber melted, acting as an adhesive that enhanced the strength and reduced the thickness of the composite web compared with its state before hot pressing. The mechanical and physical properties of these composite webs were evaluated. Composite webs created from kapok fibers displayed a creamy yellowish-white color, while those made from cattail fibers showed a light yellowish-brown color. Additionally, the addition of natural fibers endowed the composite webs with hydrophobic properties. The maximum natural fiber content, at a ratio of 30:70 (natural fiber to PLA fiber), can be incorporated while maintaining proper water vapor permeability and mechanical properties. This nonwoven material presents an alternative with the potential to replace petroleum-based surgical gowns.

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confidence: 99%

Utilization of Waste Natural Fibers Mixed with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bicomponent Fiber: Incorporating Kapok and Cattail Fibers for Nonwoven Medical Textile Applications

Srisuk,

Charoenlarp,

Kampeerapappun

2023

Polymers

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“…The narrow peaks from 1650 cm −1 to 1550 cm −1 match alkenyl C=C and C-O stretching ascribed to lignin content [71][72][73]. Previous studies have demonstrated the presence of a waxy film on the CFs' surface, which makes these fibres hydrophobic [69,71,[73][74][75][76][77][78]. The presence of a wax layer covering the fibres is confirmed by the narrow and weak peaks observed from 2920 cm −1 to 2850 cm −1 that correspond to the asymmetric and symmetric CH 2 and CH 3 stretching vibrations associated with aliphatic wax components [70,72,75].…”

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Effective Removal of Microplastic Particles from Wastewater Using Hydrophobic Bio-Substrates

Bhagwat,

Rodrigue,

Romero-Zerón

2024

Pollutants

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The rapid increase in soil and water pollution is primarily attributed to anthropogenic factors, notably the mismanagement of post-consumer plastics on a global scale. This exploratory research design evaluated the effectiveness of natural hydrophobic cattail (Typha Latifolia) fibres (CFs) as bio-adsorbents of microplastic particles (MPPs) from wastewater. The study investigates how the composition of the adsorption environment affects the adsorption rate. Straightforward batch adsorption tests were conducted to evaluate the “spontaneous” sorption of MPPs onto CFs. Five MPP materials (PVC, PP, LDPE, HDPE, and Nylon 6) were evaluated. Industrial wastewater (PW) and Type II Distilled Water (DW) were employed as adsorption environments. The batch test results show that CFs are effective in removing five MPP materials from DW and PW. However, a higher removal percentage of MPPs was observed in PW, ranging from 89% to 100% for PVC, PP, LDPE, and HDPE, while the adsorption of Nylon 6 increased to 29.9%, a removal increase of 50%. These findings indicate that hydrophobic interactions drive the “spontaneous and instantaneous” adsorption process and that adjusting the adsorption environment can effectively enhance the MPP removal rate. This research highlights the significant role that bio-substrates can play in mitigating environmental pollution, serving as efficient, sustainable, non-toxic, biodegradable, low-cost, and reliable adsorbents for the removal of MPPs from wastewaters.

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“…Truly, Cao et al (2016) estimated that nearly 90% of adsorbed oil was retained even after a day of dripping. The other contributors to this effectiveness were low density (617.8 kg m −3 ) and the wax covering the surface of cattail fiber that accounted for 11.5% of Soxhlet extraction (Wu et al 2021). Consequently, cattail natural fibers are expected as environmentally friendly and effective biomass for the fabrication of oil biosorbents.…”

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Invasive plants as biosorbents for environmental remediation: a review

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Water contamination is an environmental burden for the next generations, calling for advanced methods such as adsorption to remove pollutants. For instance, unwanted biowaste and invasive plants can be converted into biosorbents for environmental remediation. This would partly solve the negative effects of invasive plants, estimated at 120 billion dollars in the USA.Here we review the distribution, impact, and use of invasive plants for water treatment, with emphasis on the preparation of biosorbents and removal of pollutants such as cadmium, lead, copper, zinc, nickel, mercury, chromate, synthetic dyes, and fossil fuels. Those biosorbents can remove 90-99% heavy metals from aqueous solutions. High adsorption capacities of 476.190 mg/g for synthetic dyes and 211 g/g for diesel oils have been observed. We also discuss the regeneration of these biosorbents.

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Characterization of potential cellulose fiber from cattail fiber: A study on micro/nano structure and other properties

Cited by 22 publications

References 52 publications

Utilization of Waste Natural Fibers Mixed with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bicomponent Fiber: Incorporating Kapok and Cattail Fibers for Nonwoven Medical Textile Applications

Utilization of Waste Natural Fibers Mixed with Polylactic Acid (PLA) Bicomponent Fiber: Incorporating Kapok and Cattail Fibers for Nonwoven Medical Textile Applications

Effective Removal of Microplastic Particles from Wastewater Using Hydrophobic Bio-Substrates

Invasive plants as biosorbents for environmental remediation: a review

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