Abstract
In this paper, the bast fibers of theKosteletzkya virginicawere degummed and separated into fine fibers, the chemical composition, morphology, microstructure and mechanical properties of the degummedKosteletzkya virginicabast fibers were characterized by means of SEM, ART-FTIR, DSC-TGA, XRD and Instron tensile tester. The results showed that the surface of theKosteletzkya virginicabast fibers was smooth, and there were many visible grooves along the vertical section. Typical celluloseⅠin theKosteletzkya virginicabast fibers was confirmed by FTIR and XRD analysis.The crystallinity of theKosteletzkya virginicabast fibers was higher than the cotton fibers and lower than the castor-oil plant bast fibers. The beginning and maximum decomposition temperature of theKosteletzkya virginicabast fibers were 252 and 347 °C respectively, which indicated that theKosteletzkya virginicabast fibers had an appropriate thermal stability. TheKosteletzkya virginicabast fibers had a better mechanical properties and excellent hygroscopicity. All the results showed that theKosteletzkya virginicabast fiber was one of an ideal candidate for the new textile material.
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