Overview of banana cellulosic fibers: agro-biomass potential, fiber extraction, properties, and sustainable applications

Investigation of chemical, physical and morpho-mechanical properties of banana-plantain stalk fibers for ropes and woven fabrics used in composite and limited-lifespan geotextile

“…Lignin, regarded as the glue that binds cellulose and hemicellulose, is responsible for the fiber's flexibility [ 5 ]. It has a positive influence on fiber elongation, which facilitates twisting and weaving [ 46 ] and improves geostalk drapability.

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“…BPSF has a very low H/L (hollocelluloses/lignin) ratio of 2.46 and a crystallinity index of 55.59 [ 32 ]. These characteristics are very interesting for roping and weaving, and therefore suitable for the manufacture of geotextiles [ 5 , 46 ]. Results in Table 3 show that BPSF has a low cellulose content compared with cotton [ 41 ], flax [ 48 ], mesocarp [ 49 ] and pineapple fibers [ 48 ].…”

Characterization of novel natural cellulose fiber from Ficus macrocarpa bark for lightweight structural composite application and its effect on chemical treatment

“…These fibers comprise mainly hemicellulose, lignin, cellulose, pectin, wax, and other substances [ 1 ]. The chemical composition of these natural fibers is influenced by various factors, such as the plant's geographic location, the fiber extraction technique, and the exact section of the plant or tree from where it is extracted [ 4 ]. Notably, these chemical constituents play a significant role in determining the strength and thermal behavior of fibers [ 5 ].…”

Biotechnological interventions in banana: current knowledge and future prospects

“…Besides the fruit, the other parts obtained from the banana plant such as peels, pseudo-stem, rhizome, leaves, etc. are utilized in various industries such as agro, food, textiles, etc ( Adeniyi et al., 2019 , 2021 ; Ighalo and Adeniyi, 2019 ; Akatwijuk et al., 2022 ; Mathew et al., 2021 ).…”