Structure and properties of new natural cellulose fabrics from Cordia dichotoma

Jayaramudu, J.; Maity, Arjun; Sadiku, Rotimi; Guduri, B. R.; Rajulu, A. Varada; Ramana, Ch. V. V.; Li, R.

doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.06.071

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“…Furthermore, the possible presence of moisture in the fabric could be reflected in the intensity of the broad band in the region of 3400 cm À1 and it may also contribute to the deformation of water molecules near 1650 cm À1 . In general, the FTIR band identified of Manicaria fabric compares well with other reported values for new natural cellulosic fabric [44,45].…”

Section: Spectral Analysissupporting

confidence: 76%

“…Some of the commonly fiber glass fabrics are: 108 style (140. [53], Grewia tilifolia [44], and Cordia dichotoma [45], finding a maximum stress of 10.0 MPa, 65.2 MPa, and 16.9 MPa, respectively, as well as a young modulus of 0.6 GPa, 4.5 GPa, and 2.2 GPa, respectively. Although they calculated the tensile properties of these fabrics taken into account void regions, Manicaria fabric shows competitive mechanical properties, a fracture stress of 55.0e81.7 MPa and Young's modulus of 1.8e2.4 GPa.…”

Section: Mechanical Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Characterization of a novel natural cellulose fabric from Manicaria saccifera palm as possible reinforcement of composite materials

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Maranon

Ashcroft

2015

Composites Part B: Engineering

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confidence: 98%

Characterization of a novel natural cellulose fabric from Manicaria saccifera palm as possible reinforcement of composite materials

Porras

Maranon

Ashcroft

2015

Composites Part B: Engineering

124

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“…[4] This report focuses on the growth of specialized techniques for the manufacture of natural fillers as reinforcing agents designed for biocomposite applications. Chemical composition, structure, and physical and thermal properties [5][6][7] of fibers/fabrics can be used to estimate and approximate their capabilities, [8][9][10][11] hence maize tassel can be used as protective material (filler) in biocomposite applications.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Extraction and Characterization of Natural Cellulose Fibers from Maize Tassel

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Jayaramudu

Okonkwo

et al. 2015

International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization

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This article reports on the extraction and characterization of novel natural cellulose fibers obtained from the maize (tassel) plant. Cellulose was extracted from the agricultural residue (waste biomaterial) of maize tassel. The maize tassel fibers were obtained after treatment with NaOH and were carefully characterized while the chemical composition was determined. The chemical composition of the maize tassel fibers showed that the cellulose content increased from 41% to 56%, following alkali treatment. FT-IR spectroscopic analysis of maize tassel fibers confirmed that this chemical treatment also shows the way to partial elimination of hemicelluloses and lignin from the structure of the maize tassel fibers. X-ray diffraction results indicated that this process resulted in enhanced crystallinity of the maize tassel fibers. The thermal properties of the maize tassel fibers were studied by the TGA technique and were found to have improved significantly. The degradation temperature of the alkali-treated maize tassel fiber is higher than that of the untreated maize tassel fibers. This value convincingly showed the potential of maize tassel fibers for use in reinforced biocomposites and waste water treatment.

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“…The seed kernels of C. dichotoma contain high quantity of fatty oils and proteins which has potential as cattle feed [16]. New natural cellulose fabrics were identified from the branches of the C. dichotoma [17].…”

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confidence: 99%