Abstract
Banana fibers obtained from the stems of the edible fruit bearing plants by mechanical decortication were characterized for their chemical content, diameter variability and the effect of treatment on the hygroscopic and morphological fiber parameters. The fiber chemical content was analyzed using the Chinese Ramie standard. Two treatments were done; in one, using sodium hydroxide and in another, fibers were pre treated with NaOH followed by Vinyl-trimethoxy silane. Morphology was studied using light microscope and SEM. Results of the fiber surface morphology, diameter variations and the rate of moisture absorption between fibers that had been subjected to different treatments were analyzed using by statistical tools.
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