SEM Studies of the Surface and Fracture Morphology of Pineapple Leaf Fibers

Saha, S.; Das, B. K.; Ray, Prabir; Pandey, S. N.; Goswami, K.

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“…During fiber extraction, most of the surface waxes and other noncellulosic substances are removed, as shown in Figure 2. When agro-based fibers are used as reinforcing fibers for composites, the removal of surface waxes and encrusting substances makes the fiber surface rough and improves the adhesion of fibers and polymer matrix [27,28]. The presence of impurities on the surface of the fibers affects the appearance and processability of the fibers [10].…”

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Biofibers from agricultural byproducts for industrial applications

Reddy¹,

Yang²

2005

Trends in Biotechnology

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Biofibers from agricultural byproducts for industrial applications

Reddy¹,

Yang²

2005

Trends in Biotechnology

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380

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“…11,12 Till date, PALFs have been studied for their mechanical and structural properties and compatibility toward many polymer matrixes such as polycarbonate, vinyl ester, high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutylene, and succinate. 13 –38 Only few studies have been reported for kinetic analysis of natural fibers. 39 –46…”

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Characterization and thermal kinetic analysis of pineapple leaf fibers and their reinforcement in epoxy

Jain

Sinha

2018

Journal of Elastomers & Plastics

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The progress in the development of composites with natural fibers for various applications in different sectors witnesses remarkable success worldwide in the last decade. Among the various natural fibers existing worldwide, pineapple leaf fibers (PALFs) possess remarkable mechanical properties because of the maximum content of cellulose (*80%) among all natural fibers. In spite of having few limitations such as hydrophilicity, its advantages such as low cost, low weight, and biodegradability overweigh their limitations. The PALFs are poorly reported in the literature as a reinforcement in epoxy material. Bagasse, wheat straw, and coir have been successfully reinforced with epoxy resin; but inspite of having highest tensile strength among all natural fibers, PALF's are seldom used. PALF has been characterized chemically, morphologically, and thermally. Using thermal analysis, the models were fitted to calculate its activation energies at different fraction levels using different heating rates. PALF epoxy composites have been prepared using the hand layup method. The effect of fiber loading has also been studied for morphological, chemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of composites. Composites with 10% fiber loading have better mechanical properties in comparison to composites with other fiber loading. Scanning electron microscopic micrographs of fractured surfaces have been analyzed for all fiber loading composites, and the results have been successfully studied linking the stated work of other distinguished researchers of this arena.

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“…Natural fibers have little resistance towards environmental influences and show an intrinsic variability of their properties. Hence, the use of natural fibers depends on the environmental conditions which are likely to influence ageing and degradation effects [4].Agave Americana L. is a monocotyledon plant, which belongs to the amaryllidaceae family (Figure 1). This species of Agave originates from Central America and is abundantly available in several regions of North Africa.…”

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Optimization and Characterization of Pulp Extracted from the Agave Americana L. Fibers

Jaouadi¹,

Msahli²,

Sakli³

2009

Textile Research Journal

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The influence of temperature, pulping time and soda concentration on the yield, kappa index, brightness and fiber density of Agave Americana L. pulp has been studied. Using a factorial design to identify the optimum operating conditions, equations relating the dependent variables to the operational variables of the pulping process were established. The morphology of the cellulose fibers (length distribution, diameter distribution and crystalline index), obtained from the optimum pulping already determined by the statistical study, was determined by measuring 5020 fibers with optical microscopy equipped with CCD camera and image analysis software, and FT-IR spectra. Cellulose fibers extracted from Agave Americana L. had a lower lignin content value (1.13%) and an absorption capacity of 10.5 g/g. Finally, the characteristics of the optimum Agave pulp were compared to those of other vegetable fibers.

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SEM Studies of the Surface and Fracture Morphology of Pineapple Leaf Fibers

Cited by 32 publications

References 8 publications

Biofibers from agricultural byproducts for industrial applications

Biofibers from agricultural byproducts for industrial applications

Characterization and thermal kinetic analysis of pineapple leaf fibers and their reinforcement in epoxy

Optimization and Characterization of Pulp Extracted from the Agave Americana L. Fibers

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