An investigation into the potential of water retted fiber from agricultural waste of Curcuma longa plant for textile application

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to characterize the fiber from Curcuma longa (turmeric) stems. The fiber’s properties were used to assess its potential for textile yarn production.Design/methodology/approachThe natural fiber used in this investigation was extracted from agricultural waste throu...

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Published in:Research journal of textile and apparel 2024-11, Vol.28 (4), p.569-584
Main Authors: Martina, Tina, Wardiningsih, Wiah, Rianti, Ajeng, Ryan, Rudy, Samuel Martin Pradana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural production
Agricultural wastes
Agriculture
Cellulose fibers
Coefficient of friction
Cold water
Environmental impact
Fineness
Food
Fourier transforms
Industrial applications
Infrared spectra
Lignin
Methods
Plant layout
Raw materials
Retting
Sustainable development
Tensile strength
Textile industry
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Summary:PurposeThe purpose of this study was to characterize the fiber from Curcuma longa (turmeric) stems. The fiber’s properties were used to assess its potential for textile yarn production.Design/methodology/approachThe natural fiber used in this investigation was extracted from agricultural waste through a cold water-retting process.FindingsThe Curcuma longa fiber had a crystallinity of 50%. Cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin were detected in the fibers’ Fourier transform infrared spectra. A Curcuma longa fiber bundle contains several constituent fibers. The fibers exhibited an irregular cross-section, with a variable oval shape for the lumen. The fibers of Curcuma longa averaged 30.22 cm in length. The fineness of the fibers was 6.58 Tex. In this study, Curcuma longa fibers had an 11.30% moisture regain. The tensile strength of the fibers was 19.18 g/Tex. Curcuma longa fibers showed a break elongation of 9.79%. The fiber coefficient of friction was 0.3.Originality/valueCurcuma longa has characteristics that make it appropriate for industrial uses like spinning. Thus, it is possible to use Curcuma longa fiber as a raw material for textiles.
ISSN:1560-6074
2515-8090
DOI:10.1108/RJTA-08-2022-0101