Characterization of Fibers from Pineapple's Crown, Rice Husks and Cotton Textile Residues

Fibers from pineapple's crown (PCF), rice husks (RH) and cotton textile residues (RTF) were characterized by SEM, X-ray diffraction, FTIR and thermogravimetric analysis. Moisture content, water absorption, density and the distribution of the diameter of the fibers were also evaluated. RTF showe...

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Main Authors: Karen de Souza do Prado, Márcia Aparecida da Silva Spinacé
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Metalurgia e Materiais (ABM); Associação Brasileira de Cerâmica (ABC); Associação Brasileira de Polímeros (ABPol) 2015-06-01
Series:Materials Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/pdf/mr/v18n3/1516-1439-mr-18-3-530.pdf