Chemical Modification of Fique Fiber by Alkalization and Esterification Utilizing Fique Fiber Dust as Residue of the Fiquera Industry

Fique is a plant widely produced in Colombia; its fibers are mainly used in the production of packaging, the fique industry produces large amounts of a residue called fiber dust, this residue preserves the properties of the fiber, and however it is discarded without any type of use. In this study, a...

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Main Authors: Omar Alberto Salinas, Ricardo Benítez Benítez, Jaime Martin Franco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2020.1841061