Characterization of chemical treated and untreated natural fibers from Pennisetum orientale grass- A potential reinforcement for lightweight polymeric applications
The current work deals with the study extraction and characterization of fibers from Pennisetum orientale grass. The fibers were extracted, treated chemically with hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide (alkali) solutions. The chemically modified and unmodified fibers were analyzed for its thermal,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2021-03-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2588840420300457 |