Characterization of Natural Cellulosic Fiber from Cereus Hildmannianus

ABSTRACT

The research article aims to characterize the physicochemical, morphological, thermal and mechanical properties of novel Cereus Hildmannianus Fibers (CHFs) are reported for the first time in this work. The lower density (1.364 ± 0.026 g/cm³) with high cellulose content of the CHF (58.40 ± 0.56 wt.%) provides better tensile strength 2013–2897 Mpa makes it an attractive option for synthetic fibers. FTIR and X-ray analysis proved that CHF is rich in cellulose content with crystallinity index (46.19%) and crystalline size (28.27 nm), which indicates that the CHF is thermally stable until 285.9°C. Moreover, the large crystalline sizes can reduce the water absorption characteristics. The strong presence of microfibril through scanning electron micrographs assists admirable bonding properties. The results are substantiating the potential of CHFs as reinforcement in composites industries with its significant possessions.

摘要

本文首次报道了新型希尔德曼尼亚蜡纤维 (CHF) 的理化、形态、热学和力学性能. 低密度 (1.364±0.026 g/cm3) 和高纤维素含量的CHF (58.40±0.56 wt.%) 提供了更好的拉伸强度2013-2897兆帕, 使其成为合成纤维的一个有吸引力的选择. FTIR和X射线分析表明, CHF中纤维素含量丰富, 结晶度指数 (46.19%) 和结晶度 (28.27nm), 表明CHF在285.9℃前是热稳定的. 此外, 大的晶体尺寸可以降低水的吸收特性。通过扫描电子显微照片, 微纤维的强烈存在有助于优良的结合性能. 研究结果证实了CHF作为复合材料工业增强材料的潜力及其重要的财产.

KEYWORDS:

• Cereus Hildmannianus
• Micro fibril
• Physico-chemical analysis
• Mechanical properties
• Thermal stability

关键词:

• 喜羊座
• 微纤维
• 理化分析
• 机械性能
• 热稳定性

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Notes on contributors

Senthil Ganesh Subramanian

Senthil Ganesh Subramanian is working as Assistant Professor/Mechanical at Sri Vidhya College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar. His research area is polymer matrix composites. For past 3 years he was working in this area.

R. Rajkumar

Dr. R. Rajkumar is working as Senior Professor/Mechanical at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi. His research area is polymer matrix composites. For past 15 years he was working in this area.

T. Ramkumar

Dr. T. Ramkumar is working as Assistant Professor (Senior)/Mechanical at Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi. His research area is polymer matrix composites. For past 5 years he was working in this area.