Characterization of new cellulosic fiber derived from Lasia spinosa (L.) thwaites rhizome and its potential use as biodegradable textile material

Fibers extracted from Lasia spinosa (L.) thwaites (LS) were characterized to investigate their potential use as biodegradable textile materials. Mechanical and alkali extraction methods were followed to extract LS rhizome fibers. The morphological, physical, chemical, mechanical, and thermal propert...

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Main Authors: Methmini Tharanga, Ujithe Gunasekera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-05-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024071482