Extraction and Characterization of Fiber and Cellulose from Ethiopian Linseed Straw: Determination of Retting Period and Optimization of Multi-Step Alkaline Peroxide Process

Flax is a commercial crop grown in many parts of the world both for its seeds and for its fibers. The seed-based flax variety (linseed) is considered less for its fiber after the seed is extracted. In this study, linseed straw was utilized and processed to extract fiber and cellulose through optimiz...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kibrom Feleke, Ganesh Thothadri, Habtamu Beri Tufa, Ali A. Rajhi, Gulam Mohammed Sayeed Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/2/469