Review on Areca Nut Fiber and its Implementation in Sustainable Products Development

Sunny, Georgy; Rajan, T. Palani

doi:10.1080/15440478.2020.1870623

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“…Besides, vegetal fibers are a renewable material and can be considered neutral in carbon, as the emissions, due to processing or even burning, are compensated with the CO 2 absorbed by the plants to grow. Many authors consider cellulose and its derivates (including NFs) as eco-friendly materials [ 39 , 40 ], which allows obtaining green composite materials [ 41 , 42 , 43 ]. Some authors have also proposed the use of animal fibers, such as silk or feathers, as reinforcement of polymeric matrices [ 44 , 45 ].…”

Section: Polymer Compositesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The incorporation of marble particles into the polypropylene matrix led to the increase of tensile and flexural strength. Areca nut [ 42 ], banana crop residues [ 61 ], grains from distillery [ 62 ], sugarcane bagasse [ 63 ], sunflower husk wastes [ 64 ], pineapple leaves [ 65 ] or woof flour [ 66 ] have been proposed in the literature as a way to obtain sustainable composites from agro-industrial wastes, to just cite a few examples.…”

Section: Polymer Compositesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Are Natural-Based Composites Sustainable?

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This paper assesses the aspects related to sustainability of polymer composites, focusing on the two main components of a composite, the matrix and the reinforcement/filler. Most studies analyzed deals with the assessment of the composite performance, but not much attention has been paid to the life cycle assessment (LCA), biodegradation or recyclability of these materials, even in those papers containing the terms “sustainable” (or its derivate words), “green” or “eco”. Many papers claim about the sustainable or renewable character of natural fiber composites, although, again, analysis about recyclability, biodegradation or carbon footprint determination of these materials have not been studied in detail. More studies focusing on the assessment of these composites are needed in order to clarify their potential environmental benefits when compared to other types of composites, which include compounds not obtained from biological resources. LCA methodology has only been applied to some case studies, finding enhanced environmental behavior for natural fiber composites when compared to synthetic ones, also showing the potential benefits of using recycled carbon or glass fibers. Biodegradable composites are considered of lesser interest to recyclable ones, as they allow for a higher profitability of the resources. Finally, it is interesting to highlight the enormous potential of waste as raw material for composite production, both for the matrix and the filler/reinforcement; these have two main benefits: no resources are used for their growth (in the case of biological materials), and fewer residues need to be disposed.

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Section: Polymer Compositesmentioning

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Section: Polymer Compositesmentioning

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“…The husk of Arecanuts contains fibers, both fine and coarse. The capacity of fine Areca fiber to become spun yarn has been evaluated based on a variety of its qualities (Sunny and Rajan, 2022). The physical characteristics of fine Areca fiber are good in terms of length, capacity to absorb water and levels of maturity, making it appropriate for spinning (Xu and Ma, 2010).…”

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Influence of blend ratio of cotton and Arecanut fibers on yarn properties

Sunny,

Palani Rajan

2024

IJCST

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PurposeThe purpose of the study is to optimize the blending ratio of Arecanut and cotton fibers to create yarn with the best quality for various applications, particularly home furnishings. The study aims to determine the effect of different blend ratios on the physical and mechanical properties of the yarn.Design/methodology/approachThe study involves blending Arecanut and cotton fibers in various ratios (90:10, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75 and 10:90) at two different yarn counts (10/1 and 5/1). Various physical and mechanical properties of the blended yarn are analyzed, including unevenness, coefficient of mass variation (cvm%), imperfection, hairiness, breaking strength, elongation, tenacity and breaking work.FindingsThe research findings suggest that the blend ratio of 10:90 (10% cotton and 90% Arecanut fiber) produced the best results in terms of physical and mechanical properties for both yarn counts. This blend ratio resulted in reduced unevenness, cvm% and imperfection, while also exhibiting good mechanical properties such as breaking strength, elongation, tenacity and breaking work. The blend with a higher concentration of cotton generally showed better properties due to the coarseness of Arecanut fiber. As the goal of the study was to determine the best blend ratio that included the most Arecanut fiber based on its physical and mechanical properties, which is suitable for home furnishing applications, 75:25 Areca cotton blend ratio of yarn count 5/1 proved to be the best.Research limitations/implicationsThe study acknowledges that Arecanut fiber must be blended with other commercially used fibers like cotton due to its coarseness. While the study provides insights into optimizing blend ratios for home furnishings and packaging, further research may be needed to make the material suitable for clothing applications.Practical implicationsThe research has practical implications for industries interested in utilizing Arecanut and cotton blends for various applications, such as home furnishings and packaging materials. It suggests that specific blend ratios can result in yarn with desirable properties for these purposes.Social implicationsThe study mentions that the increased use of Arecanut fibers can benefit the growers of Arecanut, potentially providing economic opportunities for communities engaged in Arecanut farming.Originality/valueThe research explores the utilization of Arecanut fibers, an underutilized resource, in combination with cotton to create sustainable yarn. It assesses various blend ratios and their impact on yarn properties, contributing to the understanding of eco-friendly textile materials.

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“…The coconut fibres are effectively used in composite design for lightweight construction. The fibrous parts of the plants have been successfully employed in many temporary constructions as well as an effective ingredient for composite formation (such as concrete cement mortar) [13][14][15].…”

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Bioclimatic aspects of recycled agricultural materials for sustainable green construction

Jayaraman,

Parthasarathy,

Vignesh

et al. 2023

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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There is an increasing awareness for adapting bioclimatic construction practices using agro-based green building materials to reduce the global warming impacts pertaining to the construction sector. In addition, lightweight construction is an emerging field of infrastructural development aiming to reduce the deadweight of the building by employing low density materials. Unlike conventional building blocks, the lightweight materials can be prepared in larger size and integrated easily to reduce the overall cost of construction. However, there is a need to identify cheaper and energy-efficient materials to minimize the net carbon emissions and to optimize the functionalities for any specific applications. The present study deals with the preparation of lightweight panels from agricultural by-products such as coconut fibres and paddy straws by optimizing their mixture proportioning and internal pattern of arrangement after pre-treatment with polyethylene glycol. Based on the test results, the concrete panels made of paddy straw have shown the highest reduction in weight compared to the conventional specimens (by 40%) and specimens with coconut fibre (by 25%). The results indicate that the concrete specimens made of the selected agro-based materials have improved mechanical (strength and durability), thermal and bioclimatic properties. The reduction in carbon emission depicts the critical dependency of bioclimatic construction on the selection of green materials. Therefore, a design methodology for sustainability assessment of agro-based building materials is formulated here in order to justify their suitability as green building materials.

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Review on Areca Nut Fiber and its Implementation in Sustainable Products Development

Cited by 20 publications

References 41 publications

Are Natural-Based Composites Sustainable?

Are Natural-Based Composites Sustainable?

Influence of blend ratio of cotton and Arecanut fibers on yarn properties

Bioclimatic aspects of recycled agricultural materials for sustainable green construction

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