Extraction and Characterization of Novel Natural Fiber from Cryptostegia Grandiflora as a Potential Reinforcement in Biocomposites

Autor: A. Udhayakumar, K. Mayandi, N. Rajini, R. Kanniga Devi, M. Muthukannan, M. Murali
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of Natural Fibers, Vol 20, Iss 1 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1544-0478
1544-046X
15440478
DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2022.2159607
Popis: The significant environmental pollution caused by synthetic fibers drew researchers’ attention to the development of eco-friendly reinforcement for composite products. This study seeks to identify an alternative novel natural fiber from the Cryptostegia Grandiflora (CG) plant as a reinforcement material for bio composites. The fiber chemical compositions, X-ray diffraction, Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy, Thermo Gravimetric Analysis, and tensile test for single fiber are all examined. The fiber had a cellulose content of 79.20% and a crystallinity index of 62%. Thermo Gravimetric Analysis confirms that Cryptostegia Grandiflora fiber (CGF) can withstand temperatures as high as 230°C. It has a density of 1.02 g/cc and a tensile strength of 791 MPa on average. This novel Cryptostegia Grandiflora fiber will undoubtedly be used as reinforcement material in bio-composite materials.
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