Preparation of gum from Tamarind seed — and its application in the preparation of composite material with sisal fibre

Abstract

Methods were developed to prepare gum solution from Tamarind seed of good adhesive strength. A composite material of Tamarind Seed gum and the cellulosic rich sisal plant fibre was prepared and techniques were developed to increase the strength of the prepared composite material by a process of humidification and compression. The prepared composite material have potential industrial applications such as false roofing and room partitioning.