A comprehensive study on Physico-Mechanical characteristics of Okra fibre (Abelmoschus esculentus) for textile applications

Abstract

A comprehensive study onPhysico-Mechanical characteristics of Okra fibre (Abelmoschus esculentus) for textile applications.

Effects of chemical treatments on morphological, physical and chemical properties of okra bast fibers

“…The 1237 cm -1 peak decreases at the scoured fiber and partially disappears after alkalization. These findings show similarities to that of [14,18,19]. SEM images are presented in Fig.…”

“…Excessive treatments led to damage on fibers as seen in Fig 7(j). SEM images show similarity to that of [14,19].…”

Synthesis, characterization, and cytotoxicity studies of nanocellulose extracted from okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) fiber

“…3 shows the presence of lengthwise aligned unit cells with orientations that are substantially parallel in raw okra fiber. Surface roughness is the result of the cemented material, lignin and fatty compounds, filling the intercellular space ununiformly and holding the unit cells tightly in a fiber [ 40 , 44 ]. Moreover, the existence of porosity on the surface of fiber was found and it is visible that raw okra fiber has a diameter of around 150–300 μm (see Fig.…”

“…The fiber was collected from mature okra plants of around 5 feet in height by retting in pond water for a period of 18–22 days [ 44 ]. A significant amount of green lignin part of the plant was separated by bacteria action, and okra fiber full of cellulose (almost 67 %) [ 45 ], became loosened.…”