Open AccessCharacterization of New Cellulose Fiber from the Molina (Lagenaria Siceraria) Plant
Author(s) -
N. Saravanan,
P.S. Sampath
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of applied research and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2448-6736
DOI - 10.22201/icat.16656423.0.16.3.720
Subject(s) - lagenaria , steeping , materials science , ultimate tensile strength , fiber , thermal stability , cellulose , cellulose fiber , composite material , natural fiber , horticulture , chemistry , chemical engineering , engineering , food science , biology
This research explores the extraction and characterization of natural fiber from the agro-waste of Lagenaria siceraria (LS) plant stem (commonly known as bottle guard). The extracted fiber from the waste stems has high cellulose content (79.91 %) with good tensile strength (257–717 MPa) and thermal stability (withstand up to 339.1°C). The huge percentage of crystalline index (92.4%) with the crystalline size (7.2 nm) as well as low density (1.216 g/cm3) of the LS fiber renders their possibility to use as an effective reinforcement material in lightweight eco-friendly composites for various industrial applications.