Enzymatic treatments effect on the poly (butylene succinate)/date palm fibers properties for bio-composite applications

• Published in: Industrial crops and products Vol. 148; p. 112270
• Main Authors: Chaari, Rania, Khlif, Mohamed, Mallek, Hanen, Bradai, Chedly, Lacoste, Catherine, Belguith, Hafedh, Tounsi, Hejer, Dony, Philippe
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2020; Elsevier
• Subjects: biocomposites; biodegradability; Biodegradable; cellulose; Chemical Sciences; Date palm fiber; energy; Engineering Sciences; enzymatic treatment; enzyme activity; Enzyme treatment; hemicellulose; lignin; Material chemistry; Materials; Mechanical properties; Pectinase; Phoenix dactylifera; pollution; polybutylene succinate; polygalacturonase; Polymers; raw materials; scanning electron microscopes; succinic acid; sugars; Xylanase; xylanases; Mechanical properties; Biodegradable; Xylanase; Date palm fiber; Enzyme treatment; Pectinase

•Optimization of fibers treatment process was considered for date palm fibers.•Mechanical properties of date palm fibers filled composites were investigated.•Enzymes which are free of cellulases activities contributed to cellulose-rich fibers.•Biodegradable composites at low cost and high rigidity w...