Facile extraction, processing and characterization of biorenewable sisal fibers for multifunctional applications

Pappu, Asokan; Saxena, Manoj; Thakur, Vijay Kumar; Sharma, Anusha; Haque, Ruhi

doi:10.1080/10601325.2016.1176443

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“…Sisal leafs used in this study were harvested from the known source of cultivation at CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal, Central India. Fibers were extracted from the sisal leafs by an instantaneous mechanical process, without affecting its quality, using a Respador machine [30]. Extracted sisal fibers were sun dried at 36⁰C± 2⁰ for 2-3 hours till these fibers reached the moisture as low as 12 % and were subsequently combed to remove unwanted residues including wax (Fig.…”

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“…Results from this study reveals that diameter of lignocellulosic sisal fiber varied from 253-461µm and the density of sisal fibers ranges from 1.22-1.42 gm / cc. As sisal fibers have been obtained from the plant sources, there was a significant variation in the mechanical properties of lignocellulosic sisal fibers and it depends on cultivation process, age of the sisal plants, agro climatic conditions, sisal fiber extraction and processing method [30]. In the tensile strength of sisal fibers, there has also been a wide variation ranging from as low as 84.6…”

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Towards sustainable micro and nano composites from fly ash and natural fibers for multifunctional applications

Pappu

Thakur

2017

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Manufacturing of petroleum based synthetic materials, exploitation of timber products from forest reserves, improper management of industrial wastes and natural resources greatly persuade the environmental contaminations and global warming. To find viable solutions and reduce such alarming issues, innovative research work on recycling of unutilized materials such as fly ash and natural cellulosic polymers has been reported in this work to develop advanced sustainable hybrid micro/nano composites. In this study, the use of natural cellulosic sisal fibers with fly ash has enhanced the tensile properties and surface finish of composites. Fly ash

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Towards sustainable micro and nano composites from fly ash and natural fibers for multifunctional applications

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Thakur

2017

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“…In addition to the traditional aforementioned natural fibers, others like coconut, pineapple, kenaf, banana, kapok, bamboo, abaca, isora, palm, henequen, sugarcane bagasse, piassava and many more 19 are being investigated as possible composites reinforcement. Recent works [31][32][33][34] also reported on the advantages of novel composites with banana fibers as well as sisal nanocomposites, fine textured sisal textile yarn and soy-based multifunctional materials. It should also be include those natural fiber available in specific countries such as agave (Mexico); fique (Colombia); date (Morocco) and curaua (Brazil).…”

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Guaruman: a Natural Amazonian Fiber with Potential for Polymer Composite Reinforcement

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The Amazonian region of South America is known for its diversified number of plants from which food, medicine, wood and fibers have, since long time, been produced by local natives. A typical example is the guarumã ("guaruman"as suggested English spelling) scientifically identified as Ischinosiphon koem, an abundant plant found in the low lands alongside rivers of the state of Para in Brazil. Fibers extracted from the stem of the guaruman are used in ropes and baskets owing to their strength. In the present work, the possibility of applying guaruman fibers as reinforcement of polymer matrix composites is, for the first time, investigated. Amounts up to 30 vol% of continuous and aligned fibers were incorporates into epoxy matrix composites. Density measurements disclosed the guaruman to be one of the lightest natural fibers. Tensile tests indicate that the guaruman fiber addition was able to improve the composite elastic modulus. However, no significant change was found in the ultimate strength, total strain and resilience. On the other hand, a cost-effective analysis revealed a substantial reduction of ~29% in the epoxy composite price due to the incorporation of fibers. Preliminary ballistic evaluation disclosed a potential for application of guaruman epoxy composites in multilayered armor.

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“…In last decades, researchers and manufacturers have shifted their focus from synthetic to natural fibre for use in making composite materials because of low cost and abundant availability in nature [3][4][5]. Usage of traditional synthetic fibres is now getting limited to few applications because of their hazardous nature and environmental point of view [6]. Marble waste has been used for many applications such as, geotechnical, building materials, chemical adjuvant for acid mine and reclamation [7], soil amendment to neutralize the acidic soil and soil treatment which in turn improved the yield of the hazelnut field [8,9].…”

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Sustainable approach towards utilizing Makrana marble waste for making water resistant green composite materials

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During marble mining, processing, cutting and polishing, more than 12 MT (million tons) of marble waste is produced in the state of Rajasthan, India, which is now a major environmental issue. The marble waste used in the present study was collected from Makrana marble mining, Rajasthan. The major mineral present in marble waste were calcite (CaCO 3), dolomite (CaMg(CO 3) 2) and quartz (SiO 2). Composite materials were made using marble waste with epoxy resin. Textile fibres such as jute, cotton and glass fibres were used as reinforcing materials. The hybrid composites exhibited 54% better flexural strength (48.48 MPa) than the commercially available medium density fibre boards (24.23 MPa). Water absorption and thickness swelling values were less than 1% in green composites. The microstructural study of fractured surface of hybrid composite showed good interfacial bonding between the marble waste, fibre and the matrix. The findings of this study showed a promising outcome in introducing a new class of hybrid green composites to the composite industry and society for multifunctional applications, creating an avenue for circular economy with major environmental benefits.

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Facile extraction, processing and characterization of biorenewable sisal fibers for multifunctional applications

Cited by 41 publications

References 29 publications

Towards sustainable micro and nano composites from fly ash and natural fibers for multifunctional applications

Towards sustainable micro and nano composites from fly ash and natural fibers for multifunctional applications

Guaruman: a Natural Amazonian Fiber with Potential for Polymer Composite Reinforcement

Sustainable approach towards utilizing Makrana marble waste for making water resistant green composite materials

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