Abstract
In this research work, fiber extracted from the bark of Cola lepidota (CL) plant, grown in the flora of Southern part of Cameroon, was investigated for composites reinforcement. The investigation was carried via evaluation of water absorption capacity, moisture content, real density, porosity, chemical composition, chemical structure and thermal behaviour. It was discovered that the new fiber has relatively low moisture content and water absorption capacity similar to those of other investigated natural fibers such as flax, sisal, coconut, hemp and jute. Its porosity was found appropriate for composite production and the fiber was found to be thermally stable up to 230°C, with maximum degradation temperature of 325°C. The main constituents of the fibre include cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. In conclusion, based on the properties investigated, this fiber is considered suitable for composite manufacture.
Highlights
The valorization of plant biomass through the use of ligneous resources for the design and production of composite structures is a current issue in the research sector and applications in automotive, construction, goods and leisure industries are more and more observable
Fiber extracted from the bark of Cola lepidota (CL) plant, grown in the flora of Southern part of Cameroon, was investigated for composites reinforcement
1 %hcell + ρhcell where, %cell, %hcell, %lig and %pec stand for mass fractions of Cellulose, Hémicellulose, Lignin and Pectin respectively obtained by chemical composition of the fiber; ρcell, ρhcell, ρlig and ρpec used for densities of Cellulose, Hemicellulose, Lignin and Pectin respectively [14] [15]
Summary
The valorization of plant biomass through the use of ligneous resources for the design and production of composite structures is a current issue in the research sector and applications in automotive, construction, goods and leisure industries are more and more observable. This visibility is demonstrated by the man-. The use of products obtained from these materials is in line with the Kyoto Protocol’s requirements for sustainable development and environmental protection [3]. The rush to substitute synthetic fibers with natural fibers in composite structures is justified
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