Characteristics and Properties of Lemongrass (Cymbopogan Citratus): A Comprehensive Review

ABSTRACT

Lemongrass (globally known as Cymbopogan citratus) belongs to the Poaceae family which is well known as a source of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. This review addresses the structure, applications, and properties of lemongrass. This plant is extensively used in pharmacological activities due to its antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Previous studies had primarily focused on using its constituent biological activities in food preservation, therapeutic applications, cosmetics, and agriculture. Therefore, this comprehensive review covers lemongrass as a source of cellulosic matter; for instance, as an adsorbent and as a raw material for producing biocomposite. Recently published work on emergent types of lemongrass fibers is also reviewed.

摘要:

柠檬草 (全球称为香茅) 属于禾本科植物, 是纤维素, 半纤维素和木质素的来源. 本文综述了柠檬草的结构, 应用和特性, 由于其防腐, 抗菌, 抗真菌和抗炎特性, 该植物被广泛用于药理活性. 以前的研究主要集中在将其成分生物活性用于食品保存, 治疗应用, 化妆品和农业. 因此, 本综述涵盖柠檬草作为纤维素物质的来源; 例如, 作为吸附剂和生产生物复合材料的原材料. 最近发表的工作中出现的类型柠檬草纤维也进行了审查.

KEYWORDS:

• Cymbopogan citratus
• natural fiber
• biological properties
• composites
• lemongrass
• cellulosic

KEYWORDS:

• 关键词:香茅
• 天然纤维
• 生物学特性
• 复合材料
• 柠檬草
• 纤维素

Acknowledgments

The author would like to express sincere gratitude to Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia for the financial support provided through research grant RACER/2019/FTKMP-CARE/F00413, the proof reading was supported by incentive grant JURNAL/FTK/2018/Q00004, and to German Malaysian Institute for providing the scholarship award to the principal author in this project.

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Funding

This work was supported by the Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka under grant number JURNAL/FTK/2018/Q00004 as well as the German-Malaysian Institute for providing the award to the principal author in this project.