Characterization of chemically treated new natural cellulosic fibers from peduncle of Cocos nucifera l. Var typica

• Main Authors: Bright, Brailson Mansingh, Selvi, Binoj Joseph, Abu Hassan, Shukur, Jaafar, Mariatti Mustapha, Siengchin, Suchart, Rangappa, Sanjay Mavinkere, Liu, Yucheng, Padmavathy, Saji Raveendran
• Format: Article
• Published: John Wiley and Sons Inc 2021
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/95400/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pc.26307

The aim of this study is to look into the effect of chemical treatments on fibers extracted from the unbranched portion of the peduncle of the coconut tree (Cocos nucifera L. Var typica) for use as reinforcement in polymer composites. The extracted coconut tree peduncle (CTP) fibers were treated wit...