Synthesis and characterization of cellulosic fiber from red banana peduncle as reinforcement for potential applications

Abstract

Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites (NRPCs) are replacing many synthetic fibers because of their cheap availability and their hygienic, ecological, biodegradable, and sustainable properties. This work involved extraction of new cellulosic fibers from red banana peduncle (RBP) plant and investigated its chemical composition, physical, structural, thermal, and tensile properties. RBP fibers (RBPFs) have high specific strength and good binding properties due to their light weight andpresence of high cellulose (72.9 wt%), low lignin (10.01 wt%), and wax (0.32 wt%). X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) determined that RBPFs are rich in cellulose content with a crystallinity index (CI) of 72.3%. The density and diameter of the fibers were found to be about 0.896 g/cm3 and 15-250 μm, respectively. The fiber was thermally stable up to 230°C. Based on the results of this work, it seems that the properties of the fiber are a suitable candidate as a natural reinforcing material for the development of the biocomposite for potential applications.

A new study on effect of various chemical treatments on Agave Americana fiber for composite reinforcement: Physico-chemical, thermal, mechanical and morphological properties

“…Ash wax content was determined using ASTM E 1755-01 method while the wax content was quantified using Conrad method. Moisture content was examined through an electron moisture analyzer (Sartorious, model MA45) and density in the raw and various treated AAFs was measured with the help of meltbertoledoxsz05 balance method [21,22]. In each treatment groups, five fiber samples were considered and average values are reported.…”

Machinability of hybrid natural fiber reinforced composites with cellulose micro filler incorporation

“…Higher surface to volume ratio of cellulose filler makes good contact surface with the resin which increase the surface reactivity and improves the bonding. 16 The fiber nature of the filler provides better properties that can align and orient with the matrix phase. Low structural defects also enhance the dimensional stability of the composites.…”

“…14 Cellulose micro fibers extracted from various bio resources such as jute fibers, thespesia lampas plant, red banana peduncle plant, coir fibers were used as good reinforcement for improvement of the composite properties. 15–19…”

“…14 Cellulose micro fibers extracted from various bio resources such as jute fibers, thespesia lampas plant, red banana peduncle plant, coir fibers were used as good reinforcement for improvement of the composite properties. [15][16][17][18][19] The filler addition such as carbon black, flyash, coconut shell powder, nano alumina also improves the properties of the natural fiber composites. [20][21][22][23][24] The addition of carbon black filler enhanced the mechanical stability of pineapple fiber composites.…”

Physical and abrasive wear behaviour of Urena lobata fiber-reinforced polymer composites

“…3,4 Several authors have reported on the suitability of natural fibers as reinforcements for composite production. [5][6][7][8] However, the natural fibers have some challenges when they are used as reinforcements in natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites, for they have low dimensional and thermal stability, high moisture uptake, and poor fiber-matrix adhesion. 1 These challenges can be overcome by physical and chemical treatments of the fibers and also modification of the matrix.…”