Physico-chemical properties of new cellulosic fibers from the bark of Acacia planifrons |
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| Authors: | P Senthamaraikannan S S Saravanakumar V P Arthanarieswaran P Sugumaran |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, Indiasenthamaraikannan1991@gmail.com;3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India;4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India;5. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vickram College of Engineering, Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Abstract: | Identification of new natural fibers is growing due to their superior properties and the impetus for researchers to develop high-performance composites. This investigation was aimed at understanding the physico-chemical properties of Acacia planifrons fibers (APFs). The crystalline structure of APFs was analyzed by X-ray diffraction, and the crystallinity index (65.38%) was calculated. The chemical functional group of APFs was confirmed by Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, the thermal stability measured by thermogravimetric analysis, and surface characterization established by atomic force microscopy. Taken together, all the properties of APFs can play a vital role in establishing APFs as new reinforcement in polymer composites. |
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| Keywords: | Acacia planifrons fibers chemical analysis thermogravimetric analysis X-ray diffraction |
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