Abstract
Natural fiber usage rather than the synthetic fibers is attracted by researchers due to their special features such as biodegradable, inexpensive, easy availability, low density, and good thermal properties. This present work deliberates the characterization and testing of untreated and treated fibers extracted from the common reed plant stem. From the characterization, it reveals that the treated fibers had higher crystallinity index value with 75.41% and cellulose content having 64.56%. The thermal stability and mechanical properties of fiber was improved by alkali treatment. The surface roughness of the fibers due to the elimination of the noncellulosic substance on alkali treatment is evidenced by SEM.
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