Characterization of new natural cellulosic fabric Grewia tilifolia

The new natural fabric Grewia tiliflia was extracted from its tree. This uniaxial fabric was analyzed by chemical, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and polarized optical micro-scopic techniques. The effect of alkali...

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Published in:Carbohydrate polymers 2010-03, Vol.79 (4), p.847-851
Main Authors: Jayaramudu, J., Guduri, B.R., Varada Rajulu, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Biofabric materials
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical constitution
Exact sciences and technology
Fibers and threads
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Grewia tilifolia fabric
Infrared spectroscopy
Mechanical properties
Plant physiology and development
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
Thermal properties
X-ray diffraction
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Summary:The new natural fabric Grewia tiliflia was extracted from its tree. This uniaxial fabric was analyzed by chemical, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and polarized optical micro-scopic techniques. The effect of alkali treatment on the mechanical, morphological, and thermal properties of the fabric was examined. The tensile strength, modulus, and the thermal stability of the fabric were found to improve on alkali treatment. From the mechanical and thermal degradation studies of this fabric, it was concluded that the fabric can be used as reinforcement in the preparation of green composites and for other high-value fabric applications.
ISSN:0144-8617
1879-1344
DOI:10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.10.046