Physicochemical properties of new cellulosic fibers from the bark of Acacia arabica

With the growing environmental consciousness toward carbon emissions, natural fibers are the best alternative and act as a substitute for synthetic fibers due to their potential properties. New cellulosic fibers were identified from Acacia arabica bark. This study aimed at understanding the characte...

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Published in:International journal of polymer analysis & characterization 2016-08, Vol.21 (6), p.548-553
Main Authors: Manimaran, P., Saravanakumar, S. S., Mithun, N. K., Senthamaraikannan, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bark
Carbon
Cellulose fibers
Crystallinity
Fibers
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Fourier transforms
Infrared spectroscopy
thermogravimetric analysis
X ray diffraction
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Summary:With the growing environmental consciousness toward carbon emissions, natural fibers are the best alternative and act as a substitute for synthetic fibers due to their potential properties. New cellulosic fibers were identified from Acacia arabica bark. This study aimed at understanding the characteristics of Acacia arabica fibers (AAFs) extracted from the bark of the A. arabica, and its physicochemical properties were examined by thermal stability analyses, X-ray diffraction, chemical constitutions, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis. Cellulose content (68.1 wt%), density (1028 kg m −3 ), and crystallinity index (51.72%) properties were identified.
ISSN:1023-666X
1563-5341
DOI:10.1080/1023666X.2016.1177699