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Characterization of sodium-bicarbonate-treated zalacca fibers as composite reinforcements

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Abstract

This research is to study the improvement of chemical, physical and mechanical properties of zalacca fibers after NaHCO3 treatment. It was carried out by immersion in 10% NaHCO3 solution for 24, 120 and 240 h. Fiber content analysis and FTIR showed an increase of cellulose and a decrease of hemicellulose and lignin content. XRD indicated an increase of crystallinity. SEM revealed cleaning and roughening effects on the fiber surface. TGA-DTA revealed a slight decrease in thermal stability. The tensile testing showed that the highest tensile strength and elastic modulus were obtained by the treatment for 120 h.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)29-38
Number of pages10
JournalEvergreen
Volume6
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2019

Keywords

  • Chemical treatment
  • Crystallinity
  • Sodium bicarbonate
  • Zalacca fibers

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