Global Challenges,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Nov. 24, 2024
Abstract
Cattail
(
Typha
),
a
wetland
plant,
is
emerging
as
sustainable
materials
resource.
While
most
of
the
species
are
proven
to
be
fiber‐yielding
crop,
latifolia
exhibits
broadest
leaf
size
(5–30
mm),
yields
highest
amount
fiber
(≈190.9
g),
and
captures
maximum
CO
2
(≈1270
g).
Alkaline
retting
efficient
degumming
process
for
cattail
fibers
achieve
yield
(30%–46%).
leaves
exhibit
distinctive
bionic
structural
model
consisting
epidermis
blade
at
macro
level
non‐diaphragm
aerenchyma,
cables,
partitions,
diaphragms
micro
level.
hold
promise
utilized
high‐performance
composite
part
energy
storage
devices
in
clean
vehicles.
The
former
attributed
their
lower
density
(≈1.26–1.39
gm/cm
3
)
higher
tensile
modulus
(≈66.1
GPa
after
treatment),
while
latter
porous
structure
chemical
stability.
Therefore,
integrating
knowledge
plant
biology
chemistry
crucial
enhancing
characteristics
producing
engineered
bioproducts.
environmental
benefits
cattails,
methods,
structures,
properties
applications
reviewed.
Finally,
it
discussed
future
research
directions
aimed
developing
bioengineered,
biodegradable
products
from
with
minimal
impact.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 3582 - 3582
Published: April 24, 2024
Lignocellulosic-based
polymer
composites
have
gained
significant
interest
due
to
their
‘’green’’
character
as
a
response
environmental
concerns.
A
diverse
array
of
lignocellulosic
fibers
is
utilized,
depending
on
fiber
dimensions,
chemical
composition,
moisture
content,
and
the
fiber–matrix
interface.
The
aim
this
study
establish
an
alternative
standardized
methodology,
aimed
at
comparatively
estimating
performance
through
examination
individual
plant
fibers.
studied
are
ramie,
hemp,
flax,
kenaf,
HDPE-based
corresponding
were
analyzed
for
across
various
fiber-content
levels
(10,
20,
30
wt.%).
It
was
found
that
kenaf
showcases
largest
average
diameter,
succeeded
by
flax.
Additionally,
ramie
exhibit
elevated
crystallinity,
suggesting
increased
cellulose
with
having
lowest
crystallinity
index
among
compared.
Based
Thermogravimetric
analysis,
displays
content
examined
fibers,
followed
ultimately
which
recorded
highest
while,
similarly,
exhibits
mass
loss
processing
temperature
composites.
Composites
containing
smaller
diameters
higher
indexes
lower
absorptions,
such
demonstrate
superior
thermal
stability
Young’s
modulus
values
in
respective
However,
poor
interfacial
adhesion
affects
mechanical
all
Understanding
morphology,
inner
structure,
important
developing
new
composite
materials
optimizing
selection
applications.
