Open AccessIsolation, Characterization of Fiber and Its Reinforcement in Film Formation
Author(s) -
R. Kanimozhi,
R Vijayaram,
D. Gokul
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of engineering and advanced technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2249-8958
DOI - 10.35940/ijeat.a1140.1291s419
Subject(s) - cellulose , hemicellulose , stalk , fiber , lignin , materials science , bagasse , cellulose fiber , starch , acid hydrolysis , hydrolysis , ultimate tensile strength , crystallinity , raw material , alkali metal , composite material , chemical engineering , pulp and paper industry , chemistry , organic chemistry , horticulture , engineering , biology
The aim of this project is to segregate the fiber from agricultural waste in three distinct stages such as alkali treatment, bleaching process, acid hydrolysis. Agricultural wastes such as cassava bagasse, sorghum stalk, corn stalk were selected. Initially the raw materials were subjected to chemical processes like alkali treatment and bleaching process to remove lignin and hemi cellulose. The chemically purified cellulose was then subjected to acid hydrolysis for isolation of fiber. Characterization of FTIR result shows that hemicellulose and lignin was partially eliminated. TGA was carried to know the thermal properties of the sample. The film was formed by casting method using isolated fiber, maize starch, agar, Tween 80. The fibers were incorporated into the film and their properties such as tensile strength, moisture content and solubility were studied