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.
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.