Impact of wet-drying Treatment of Raffia and Okra Fibres on Their Morphological, Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties

• Published in: Journal of natural fibers Vol. 20; no. 1
• Main Authors: Stanislas, Tido Tiwa, Nafu, Yakum R., Tagne, N.R. Sikame, Mohamat, Assia A., Mejouyo, P. W. Huisken, Tendo, Josepha F., Njeugna, Ebenezer
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 24.04.2023; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: Bonding strength; dimensional stability; Drying; Fibers; hornification treatment; Lignocellulose; Mechanical properties; Modulus of elasticity; Morphology; Okra; okra fibers; physico-chemical properties; Raffia fibers; Statistical analysis; Statistical methods; Synthetic fibers; Synthetic fibres; Tensile strength; Water absorption; 尺寸稳定性; 拉菲亚纤维; 机械财产; 物理化学财产; 秋葵纤维; 角质化处理

Hornification is an irreversible effect that occurs on lignocellulosic fibers when they are subjected to drying and re-wetting cycles. This study aimed to evaluate okra and raffia fibers morphological, physico-chemical, and mechanical properties. The fibers were subjected to four and six wet-dry tre...