Effect of Okra Plant Lifespan upon Optical Properties of Okra Fibers

Gupta, P. K.; Maiti, Saptarshi; Patra, Shamayita; Adivarekar, Ravindra V.

doi:10.1080/15440478.2022.2036291

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“…Recent studies have focused on various aspects of okra fiber, including its extraction and surface modification using environmentally friendly methods reported by Kocak et al, 40 among the other investigations Khan et al 41 have explored the effects of chemical treatments and degumming methods on the fiber, Khan et al 42 also analyzed the impact of alkalization on biologically degummed fiber. Additionally, researchers have examined the influence of wet‐drying treatment on the properties of okra fiber by Stanislas et al, 43 the relationship between harvesting time and the mechanical properties of the fiber reported by Dayan et al, 44 the optical properties of okra plants and their lifespan by Gupta et al, 45 categorized different varieties of okra in India by Kolte et al, 46 compared okra fiber to jute fiber by Gupta P et al, 33 while Stawski et al 47 conducted thermal characterization of okra fiber through alkalization. However, despite the diligent endeavors of researchers in the domain of fiber stage, a thorough investigation or examination pertaining to the utilization and characteristics of woven textiles comprised solely of 100% okra fiber has not yet been undertaken.…”

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Novel okra woven fabric reinforced polylactic acid composites: Mechanical, morphological, and thermal properties

Rahman,

Zhang,

Qin

et al. 2023

Polymer Composites

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Contemporary researchers are directing attention towards enhancing the structural integrity of biodegradable matrices, such as polylactic acid (PLA), through the incorporation of plant fibers. The utilization of novel fibers is becoming more prevalent to achieve the specific demands of composite applications, particularly in the automotive and packaging fields. Woven fabrics are commonly favored for reinforcing composites due to their elevated specific strength and dimensional stability. In pursuit of this context, we have developed a unique woven fabric using 100% okra fiber and utilized it in the production of PLA biocomposites. This approach was made due to the unexplored potential of okra woven fabric in the field of composite manufacturing. To optimize the performance of the composites, three distinct weight proportions of okra woven fabric (OWF) were chosen, including 20%, 30%, and 40%. The obtained composites were mechanically, morphologically, and thermally characterized. The manufactured composite's maximum tensile and thermal property was attained by adding 20% OWF to the PLA. Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed that 20% OWF composite possessed superior fiber‐matrix adhesion, improving all properties' efficacy. The overall findings reveal that the OWF/PLA composites are promising as a green material for applications in the automotive and packaging industries.Highlights A novel class of composite has been created using 100% okra woven fabric. The composite with 20% fabric content showed the best mechanical properties. Thermal properties of composites are also optimized using 20% fabric content. SEM confirms the strong fiber‐matrix bonding of 20% OWF/PLA composites. The composites are suitable for automotive and packaging applications.

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