Optimization and Characterization of Combined Degumming Process of Typha angustata L. Stem Fibers
Sana Rezig*, Foued Khoffi, Mounir Jaouadi, Asma Eloudiani, Slah Msahli
Laboratory of Textile Engineering (LGTex), University of Monastir, Ksar Hellal, 5070, Tunisia
* Corresponding Author: Sana Rezig. Email: 
(This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent Advances in Lignocellulosic Fiber-Polymer)
Journal of Renewable Materials https://doi.org/10.32604/jrm.2024.049935
Received 23 January 2024; Accepted 12 April 2024; Published online 07 May 2024
Abstract
Plant derived natural fibers have been widely investigated as alternatives to synthetic fibers in reinforcing polymers. Researchers over the years have explored many plant fibers using different extraction processes to study their physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. In this context, the present study relates to the extraction, characterization, and optimization of
Typha angustata L. stem fibers. For this purpose, desirability functions and response surface methodology were applied to simultaneously optimize the diameter (
D), linear density (
LD); yield (
Y), lignin fraction (
L), and tenacity (
T) of Typha stem fibers. Typha stems have been subjected to both alkali (NaOH) and enzymatic (pectinex ultra-SPL) treatments. Three levels of process variables including enzyme concentration (10, 15, and 20 ml/L) and treatment duration (10, 15, and 20 days) were used to design the experiments according to the factorial design. Experimental results were examined by analysis of variance and fitted to second order polynomial model using multiple regression analysis. The Derringer’s desirability function released that the values of process variables generating optimized diameter, linear density, yield, lignin ratio and tenacity are 20 ml/L and 20 days for concentration of pectinex ultra-SPL enzyme and treatment duration, respectively. Confirmation was performed and high degree of correlation was found between the experimental and statistical values. Moreover, the morphological structure has been investigated by the scanning electron microscope, showing a crenelated structure of ultimate fiber bundles of cellulose composing the Typha fiber. Compared to Typha stem non-treated fibers (TSNTF), Typha stem combined treated fibers (TSCTF), brings to improve mechanical properties. This change in mechanical properties is affected by modifying the fiber structure showing alpha cellulose of (66.86%) and lignin ratio of (10.83%) with a crystallinity index of (58.47%).
Keywords
Typha angustata L. stems fibers; combined treatment; optimization process; desirability function; chemical and physical properties; morphological structure
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