Physical Properties of Plant Fibers (Sisal, Coir) and Its Composite Material with Tamarind Seed Gum as Low-Cost Housing Material

In this study, the physical properties of sisal and coir fibers have been described. Using manual extraction procedures, the sisal fibers were extracted from the sisal plant and coir fibers from the coconut palm. Thermal analysis by differential scanning calorimetry, structural morphology by scannin...

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Main Authors: A. V. Kiruthika, K. Veluraja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2017.1279104