Characterization of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Surface Treated Pseudo-stem Banana Fibres-A Case Study of Uganda

摘要：

　　Banana pseudo-stems are used for paper pulp and fibres but some are thrown away in spite of their potential for further value addition.The aim of this research was to characterize the physical and mechanical properties of pseudo-stem banana fibres.The fibers were surface treated with sodium hydroxide and characterized for linear density, elongation, and tenacity.The untreated fibers were also characterized for the same properties.The treatment caused a reduction of fiber linear density and an increase of fiber tenacity (specific strength).

关键词： pseudo-stem banana fibres surface treatment physical properties mechanical properties bio-composites production

作者: Mwesigwa Ronald Mwasiagi Josphat Igadwa Nzila Charles Oyondi Eric Githaiga John

作者单位: Department of Chemistry, Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda;School of Engineering, Moi University, School of Engineering, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya

会议类型: 国际会议

会议名称: 2016 Sino-Africa International Symposium on Textiles and Apparel (SAISTA2016)(2016中非纺织服装国际论坛)

会议地点: 蒙巴萨

会议语种:英文

页码: 335-337

在线出版日期: 2016-08-02（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）