Physicochemical Properties of New Cellulosic Fibers from Azadirachta indica Plant |
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| Authors: | P Manimaran K Murugananthan M R Sanjay |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu, India;2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India |
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| Abstract: | This research study was aimed at examining newly identified natural fiber from the bark of Azadirachta indica (AI). The various properties were analyzed and compared with other available bark fibers. The chemical composition of Azadirachta indica fibers (AIFs), high cellulose (68.42 wt.%) content, and low lignin (13.58 wt.%) were discovered. The lower density of 740 kg/m3, and crystallinity index of 65.04% properties were identified. The maximum peak temperature obtained was 321.2 °C in Differential thermogravimetry (DTG) curve. Taken together, all the properties of AIFs indicated that they could be suitable to make green composites for various types of applications. |
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| Keywords: | Azadirachta indica Bark Fiber chemical functional groups crystallinity index low density surface roughness thermal stability |
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