Preparation and Properties of Cellulose/Tamarind Nut Powder Green Composites: (Green composite using agricultural waste reinforcement)

Using biopolymer cellulose as the matrix and tamarind nut powder (TNP) obtained from agricultural waste of tamarind nuts as the filler, the green composites were made. Cellulose was dissolved in environmental friendly solvent of aq. 8 wt. % Lithium hydroxide and 15 wt. % urea which was precooled to...

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Main Authors: T. Senthil Muthu Kumar, N. Rajini, M. Jawaid, A. Varada Rajulu, J.T. Winowlin Jappes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2017.1302386