Extraction and Characterization of Fibers from Water Hyacinth Stem Using a Custom-Made Decorticator
In the reported work, the fibers were extracted from water hyacinth plant using a custom-made fiber decorticating machine. The extracted fibers were subjected to aerobic and anaerobic retting, followed by alkali treatment. The fiber yield and the physico-mechanical properties of the extracted fibers...
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| author | Sneha George Sabu Thomas Namitha Nandanan Nedumpillil Seiko Jose |
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| description | In the reported work, the fibers were extracted from water hyacinth plant using a custom-made fiber decorticating machine. The extracted fibers were subjected to aerobic and anaerobic retting, followed by alkali treatment. The fiber yield and the physico-mechanical properties of the extracted fibers were determined and compared with other lignocellulosic fibers. The extracted fibers were also subjected to chemical composition analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction analysis, and Scanning Electron Microscopic analysis. From the results, it is inferred that the fibers can be easily extracted after 5 days of retting. The anaerobic retting condition slightly favors yield and fiber strength. Alkali treatment significantly enhanced the tensile strength of the fiber and also resulted in a clean fiber surface. The extracted water hyacinth was found to have 67% cellulose content. The SEM analysis shows individual fiber strands, rather a meshy structure. The alkali treatment resulted in enhancement of crystallinity of the retted fibers up to 80.45%. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-95689f908b2d44449f6bbd16a118bb6f2023-09-25T10:29:00ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2023-08-0120210.1080/15440478.2023.22129272212927Extraction and Characterization of Fibers from Water Hyacinth Stem Using a Custom-Made DecorticatorSneha George0Sabu Thomas1Namitha Nandanan Nedumpillil2Seiko Jose3Mahatma Gandhi UniversityMahatma Gandhi UniversityMahatma Gandhi UniversityMahatma Gandhi UniversityIn the reported work, the fibers were extracted from water hyacinth plant using a custom-made fiber decorticating machine. The extracted fibers were subjected to aerobic and anaerobic retting, followed by alkali treatment. The fiber yield and the physico-mechanical properties of the extracted fibers were determined and compared with other lignocellulosic fibers. The extracted fibers were also subjected to chemical composition analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction analysis, and Scanning Electron Microscopic analysis. From the results, it is inferred that the fibers can be easily extracted after 5 days of retting. The anaerobic retting condition slightly favors yield and fiber strength. Alkali treatment significantly enhanced the tensile strength of the fiber and also resulted in a clean fiber surface. The extracted water hyacinth was found to have 67% cellulose content. The SEM analysis shows individual fiber strands, rather a meshy structure. The alkali treatment resulted in enhancement of crystallinity of the retted fibers up to 80.45%.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2023.2212927aquatic plantdegumminfiber extractionnatural fiberrettingwater hyacinth |
| spellingShingle | Sneha George Sabu Thomas Namitha Nandanan Nedumpillil Seiko Jose Extraction and Characterization of Fibers from Water Hyacinth Stem Using a Custom-Made Decorticator Journal of Natural Fibers aquatic plant degummin fiber extraction natural fiber retting water hyacinth |
| title | Extraction and Characterization of Fibers from Water Hyacinth Stem Using a Custom-Made Decorticator |
| title_full | Extraction and Characterization of Fibers from Water Hyacinth Stem Using a Custom-Made Decorticator |
| title_fullStr | Extraction and Characterization of Fibers from Water Hyacinth Stem Using a Custom-Made Decorticator |
| title_full_unstemmed | Extraction and Characterization of Fibers from Water Hyacinth Stem Using a Custom-Made Decorticator |
| title_short | Extraction and Characterization of Fibers from Water Hyacinth Stem Using a Custom-Made Decorticator |
| title_sort | extraction and characterization of fibers from water hyacinth stem using a custom made decorticator |
| topic | aquatic plant degummin fiber extraction natural fiber retting water hyacinth |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2023.2212927 |
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