Surface Modification and Performance Evaluation of Biologically Degummed Lady’s Finger Bast Fibers

Volume: 11 | Issue: 01 | Year 2025 | Subscription
International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials
Received Date: 11/30/2024
Acceptance Date: 12/19/2024
Published On: 2024-12-27
First Page: 21
Last Page: 34

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By: Haydar U. Zaman

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the physicomechanical characteristics of biologically degummed lady’s finger bast fiber (LFF) and to walk through the entire process of turning LFF into a commercial cellulosic fiber that can be used globally in a variety of textile applications, including carpets, oil and liquid absorption, packaging, basic textile products, coarse ornamental textile products, geo-textiles, and reinforcements in polymer matrix composites. This article describes the application of different acrylic monomer treatments to biologically degummed LFFs under ultraviolet (UV) light. Enhancing the fiber-matrix compatibility, mechanical and physical qualities, etc., is the goal of the chemical treatment process. Based on grafting and mechanical properties, the monomer’s concentration and radiation intensity were tuned. Additionally, a small number of additives (1.5%) added to the optimized solution significantly improves the mechanical properties. When compared to virgin specimens, the grafted specimens’ water absorption activity demonstrates a marked hydrophobic character. Additionally, untreated and treated fibers were examined in a simulated weathering test. The resultant treated fibers can be utilized in many different applications, including floor mats, textile yarns, cords, nonwoven bags, and mostly composites. This is because the treatment makes the fibers more compatible with hydrophobic resin components, which may improve the bonding of the fiber/matrix interface and the physicomechanical properties of the fibers. 

Keywords: Lady’s finger fibers, monomers, additives, UV radiation, mechanical properties

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How to cite this article: Haydar U. Zaman, Surface Modification and Performance Evaluation of Biologically Degummed Lady’s Finger Bast Fibers. International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials. 2025; 11(01): 21-34p.

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