Extraction Of Cellulose Research Articles

Extraction of cellulose from restaurant food waste

Mixed food waste from a local restaurant undergoes an acid/base extraction process to recover cellulose comparable to commercial alternatives.

Extraction of Cellulose from Corn Tassel Using Alkaline Pretreatment and Bleaching Process

This study explores the extraction of cellulose from corn tassels using an alkaline pretreatment followed by a bleaching process, aiming to address the challenge of non-biodegradable microbead production. The process involved the delignification of corn tassels using a sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution, followed by bleaching with a combination of NaOH and acetic acid. The cellulose was then characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). The results showed that the alkaline treatment effectively removed hemicellulose, lignin, and other impurities, enhancing the cellulose content and altering its structural and thermal properties. The extracted cellulose exhibited a crystallinity index of 44.97%, with a higher amorphous content of 55.03%, indicating the presence of disordered materials. TGA analysis revealed that the cellulose underwent two-step thermal decomposition, with a primary stage between 46.75°C and 349.02°C, and a secondary phase from 396.82°C to 697.43°C. The study demonstrates that corn tassels, often regarded as agricultural waste, can be effectively utilized to extract cellulose, offering a sustainable alternative for applications requiring biodegradable materials.

Optimizing the synthesis conditions of aerogels based on cellulose fiber extracted from rambutan peel using response surface methodology

<p>A cellulose-based aerogel has been synthesized from rambutan peel to mitigate environmental pollution caused by agricultural waste, rendering it an eco-friendly material with potential applications in oil spill remediation as well as enhancing the value of this fruit. The objective of this study was to extract cellulose from rambutan peel using chlorination and alkalization processes, followed by optimizing the synthesis conditions of cellulose-based aerogels from rambutan peel through experimental designs to improve oil removal efficiency. In this research, cellulose-based aerogel material was synthesized using the sol-gel method, utilizing waste from rambutan peel as the substrate and polyvinyl alcohol as the cross-linking agent, followed by freeze-drying. A central composite design with 30 different experimental setups was employed to investigate the influence of cellulose content (1.0–2.0%), cross-linking agent (polyvinyl alcohol) content (0.1–0.3%), ultrasonic time (5–15 min), and ultrasonic power (100–300W) on the oil adsorption capacity (g/g) of cellulose-based aerogels from rambutan peel. The research findings demonstrated successful extraction of cellulose from rambutan peel through chlorination, followed by softening with 17.5% (w/v) sodium hydroxide. Response surface plots indicated that maximizing the cellulose component could lead to a maximum diesel oil adsorption capacity of up to 52.301 g/g. Cellulose-based aerogel exhibits ultra-lightweight properties (0.027±0.002 g/cm<sup>3</sup>), high porosity (97.88±0.19), hydrophobicity (water contact angle of 152.7°), and superior oil selective adsorption compared to several commercially available materials in the market, demonstrating promising potential for application in treating oil-contaminated water in real-world scenarios.</p>

Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Properties of Cellulose from Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth pod (PMBP)

Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth pod (PMBP) popularly known as African oil bean pod is a known bio-waste carelessly littered around the eastern part of Nigeria, adding to pollution. The purpose of this research was to synthesize cellulose from Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth pod (CPMBP), characterise and assess the anti-microbial activity. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis was carried out on the synthesized cellulose at Central Laboratory, University of Nigeria Nsukka and was discovered to have a signal at 897.92 cm-1 in all spectra denoting the glycosidic linkages of the glucose ring in cellulose. The X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis was carried out on the synthesized cellulose at Nano Laboratory, University of Nigeria Nsukka and was found that pure cellulose, cellulose nanocrystals and Cellulose from Pentaclethra macrophylla Benth pod (CPMBP), had typical peaks at 2θ values of 15o and 22.6o, thereby showing that CPMBP is a form of cellulose. In the XRD diffractogram, pure cellulose had sharpest peak at around 2θ＝22.6o while that of CPMBP was sharpest at around 2θ＝22.4o. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis was performed at Central Laboratory kwara state and images of synthesized cellulose from PMBP powder at 1000x magnification was aimed at assessing the shape (morphology) and elemental composition of the synthesized cellulose of PMBP biomass. The existence of cellulose in PMBP biomass was confirmed by the overall FTIR, SEM and XRD spectrum, along with traces of lignin and hemicelluloses. The sensitivity test of the cellulose extract was carried out against 3 different test microorganisms (Salmonella typhi, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus niger) at the concentration of 10 mg/ml of the agent. The rest result showed that Salmonella typhi, and Candida albicans were sensitive to the agent at 10 mg/ml concentration whereas Aspergillus niger was resistant to the agent. This research has shown that two important disease-causing bacteria and fungi that affect the human population severely may be inhibited by the potential of the cellulose extract at 10 mg/ml concentrations and thus be useful in the Pharmaceutical industry.

Extraction of Cellulose from Stem and Bark of Daphne papyracea and Grewia optiva Plants and Its Characterization

Cellulose, the most abundant biopolymer on the earth, has been successfully extracted from bark and stem of Daphne papyracea and Grewia optiva plants. Extraction of cellulose was performed by a series of sequences; pre-alkalization, alkalization, acetylation and acid hydrolysis processes. The extracted cellulose was dried and weighed. The yield % of the cellulose in the bark and stem of Daphne papyracea was found to be 28.43 % and 38.63%, respectively, and in the bark and stem of Grewia optiva was found to be 27.2% and 35.23%, respectively. Extracted cellulose was further characterized by FESEM, XRD and FTIR measurement method. The cellulose content in the stem of the plant is found higher than that of bark. From quantitative point of view, it is recommended as a raw material for paper making industries.

Microwave-assisted extraction of cellulose and aromatic compounds from rose petals based on deep eutectic solvent

High-value utilization of agricultural wastes such as rose petals promotes the development of the dual carbon economy. In this study, rose petals were pretreated by microwave-assisted deep eutectic solvent (DES). Choline chloride-ethylene glycol (ChCl-EG) was used as the basis for the addition of P-toluenesulfonic acid (TsOH) or Ferric chloride (FeCl3). Forming ternary DESs, as well as designing quaternary DESs with a synergistic effect. The effects of different types of multicomponent DES on treating anthocyanins, cellulose, and lignin in rose flowers were explored. The results showed that the highest anthocyanin extraction of 173.71 mg/g and the highest lignin removal of 40.80 % could be achieved after tetrad DES pretreatment when the molar ratio was ChCl:EG:TsOH:FeCl3 = 1:2:0.3:0.3. The interaction energy between anthocyanins and DES was calculated using density functional theory (DFT), and the maximum was −543.14 kcal/mol. This study demonstrated that DES pretreatment can provide novel insights for the utilization of roses in high-value.

Tree ring oxygen isotope in Asia

Tree-ring oxygen isotope (δ18OTR) is a powerful proxy for paleoclimatology, ecology and archaeology, δ18OTR studies in Asia over the past ∼50 years have made significant achievements in improving our understanding of Asian climatic and ecological systems. Here, we review these developments in δ18OTR research in Asia. Most study sites are located within East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and North Asia, and δ18OTR records from conifers, broadleaf trees, and shrubs have been produced. Progress has been made in the following areas: (1) Experimental techniques. The novel plate method for cellulose extraction has been developed, which reduces experimental time and greatly improves efficiency. (2) Development of δ18OTR chronologies. Ninety-six chronologies exceeding 200 years in length have been produced. A 4354-year δ18OTR chronology with an annual-resolution has been produced in Japan, and a 6700-year δ18OTR chronology with a 1–5 year resolution has been produced in the northeastern Tibetan Plateau, which is the longest in Asia. (3) Biological influences on δ18OTR. Variations of intra- and inter-tree and inter-species δ18OTR have been investigated, and the relationship between tree age and δ18OTR has been explored. (4) Climatic implications. Seasonal δ18OTR records primarily reflect the variability of precipitation δ18O, facilitating high-resolution paleoclimate reconstructions, while interannual δ18OTR records mainly reflect summer moisture variability. (5) Climate reconstructions. Quantitative estimates have been produced for past precipitation, relative humidity, PDSI (Palmer Drought Severity Index), runoff, and other parameters from δ18OTR records. Since 1850, δ18OTR chronologies in monsoon regions show upward trends indicative of drying, while these from westerlies regions exhibit downward shifts implying wetting. (6) Dating. Intra- and inter-annual δ18OTR records help determine the annual growth of trees without rings and facilitate the cross-dating of trees with rings. Thus, the dating of archaeological and buried wood is feasible via comparisons with δ18OTR master chronologies. Promising areas of development include climatic implications (e.g., Position-specific isotope analysis, seasonal δ18OTR records on longer timescales and larger spatial scales), climate reconstructions (syntheses of multiple sites and records, development of long chronologies, deep time paleoclimate reconstructions) and ecological applications (e.g., the response of trees to climatic extremes, and the combinations with multiple tree-ring multiple proxies such as width and density).

A Review on Barrier Properties of Cellulose/Clay Nanocomposite Polymers for Packaging Applications.

Packaging materials are used to protect consumer goods, such as food, drinks, cosmetics, healthcare items, and more, from harmful gases and physical and chemical damage during storage, distribution, and handling. Synthetic plastics are commonly used because they exhibit sufficient characteristics for packaging requirements, but their end lives result in environmental pollution, the depletion of landfill space, rising sea pollution, and more. These exist because of their poor biodegradability, limited recyclability, etc. There has been an increasing demand for replacing these polymers with bio-based biodegradable materials for a sustainable environment. Cellulosic nanomaterials have been proposed as a potential substitute in the preparation of packaging films. Nevertheless, their application is limited due to their poor properties, such as their barrier, thermal, and mechanical properties, to name a few. The barrier properties of materials play a pivotal role in extending and determining the shelf lives of packaged foods. Nanofillers have been used to enhance the barrier properties. This article reviews the literature on the barrier properties of cellulose/clay nanocomposite polymers. Cellulose extraction stages such as pretreatment, bleaching, and nanoparticle isolation are outlined, followed by cellulose modification methods. Finally, a brief discussion on nanofillers is provided, followed by an extensive literature review on the barrier properties of cellulose/clay nanocomposite polymers. Although similar reviews have been presented, the use of modification processes applied to cellulose, clay, and final nanocomposites to enhance the barrier properties has not been reviewed. Therefore, this article focuses on this scope.

A New Microwave-Assisted Protocol for Cellulose Extraction from Eucalyptus and Pine Tree Wood Waste.

An enormous interest in the development of efficient protocols for cellulose extraction has been demonstrated in the last few years, although usually based on non-sustainable chemical and thermal approaches. In this work, we propose a new and more sustainable method for cellulose extraction from eucalyptus and pine tree wood waste products exclusively performed using microwave-assisted radiation. The methodology includes three main steps: (i) alkaline treatment; (ii) bleaching I, using H2O2; and (iii) bleaching II, an acidic treatment. Samples obtained in each step were characterized by Fourier-transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The results were compared with the structural and thermal profile of the starting materials, a commercially available microcrystalline cellulose and with an industrial paper pulp sample. Results confirmed that for both types of wood wastes, cellulose was retained during the extraction procedures and that the removal of hemicellulose and lignin was mainly achieved in the last step, as seen by the FTIR spectra and TGA curves. The developed protocol is innovative, as it constitutes an easy and quick approach for extracting cellulose from eucalyptus and pine tree wood waste. Mild chemical and thermal conditions are used during the three extraction steps (microwave irradiation, aqueous solutions, maximum of 120 °C in a total of 3 h). Moreover, environmentally friendly purification steps are applied based on the use of water and ethanol. This approach offers the possibility of a future scale-up study to potentially apply the developed protocol to the extraction of cellulose on an industrial scale.

Extraction of nano-crystalline cellulose for development of aerogel: Structural, morphological and antibacterial analysis

In the present decades, nanocellulose has been very popular in the field of nanotechnology and is receiving much attention from researchers because of its advantageous physicochemical properties, high aspect ratio, and high specific strength and modulus. The available non-eco-friendly conventional methods for the extraction of nano-crystalline cellulose (NCC) use highly concentrated chemicals and are time-consuming as well. The present adopted cost-effective method for the extraction of nano-crystalline cellulose involves minimum usage of chemicals and is environmentally friendly and relatively fast compared to other conventional methods. The nano-crystalline cellulose from sisal (NCC–S) fibers were extracted by steam explosion-assisted mild concentrated chemical treatments followed by mechanical grinding. The Dynamic light scattering (DLS) and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) characterization confirmed the size of extracted NCC-S. A high aspect ratio was observed as 19.23, which signifies it could be a promising reinforcing material in developing nanocomposites for advanced applications. An increase in crystallinity and the removal of amorphous materials for NCC-S were confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis, respectively. Antibacterial study shows that NCC-S did not show any antibacterial properties against E. coli and S. aureus. The calculated yield of extracted nanocellulose was about 50 %. The aerogel with a porosity of 95.1 % and a density of 0.075 g/cm3 was prepared by vacuum freeze-drying method using extracted nanocellulose and chitosan. The cross-linking network structure and thermal stability of the aerogel were also confirmed by FTIR and TGA analysis respectively.

The potential of DBD plasma pretreatment for the isolation of micro- and nano-cellulose fibers from the walnut shells

This study investigated the use of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma as a pretreatment to extract micro and nano-cellulose fibers from walnut shells (WS). The powdered WS was subjected to plasma at 18 and 20 kV before undergoing sodium hydroxide alkaline, sodium chlorite bleaching, or both alkaline and bleaching treatments. A control sample was also prepared without plasma treatment. The extracted cellulose was then analyzed for extraction efficiency, chemical composition, color, crystallinity index, FTIR, thermal properties, microstructure, and surface composition. The results showed that the plasma pretreatment reduced the cellulose extraction efficiency from ∼26 % to ∼22 % which was accompanied by a decrease in the C-C/C-H and C-OH/C-O-C bonds. The 20 kV plasma pretreatment prior to both alkaline and bleaching treatments resulted in the conversion of microfibrils into nanofibrils, with an average diameter of 80 ± 10 nm. These changes in the fiber structure were likely caused by the disruption of hydrogen-bonding interactions in the plasma-treated samples, leading also to a reduction in crystallinity index. The plasma-treated sample exhibited a different weight loss pattern below 100 °C compared with the control, originating from changes in water absorption. Overall, the study demonstrated that plasma pretreatment can successfully produce micro and nano-cellulose fibers from WS.

Preparation of Cellulose Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Peel as Adsorbent of Remazol Yellow Dye

The extraction of cellulose from pineapple (Ananas comosus) peel has been carried out through delignification using alkaline and hydrolysis with acid. The extraction of cellulose was carried out by de-waxing, delignification followed by hydrolysis with H2SO4 acid. The cellulose obtain was identified by FTIR and SEM-EDS. The results showed that the FTIR spectra of pineapple peel cellulose contain hydroxyl and carboxyl functional groups which useful in the adsorption process. The morphology of cellulose has a more homogeneous and porous shape. The cellulose obtained was used for adsorption of Remazol yellow dye by studying adsorption parameters, namely the effect of pH, contact time and solution concentration. The adsorption process was obtained at pH 2, the optimum contact time was 30 minutes and concentration at 100 mg/L with an adsorption capacity is 19.888 mg/g.

Oil/water separation by super-hydrophobic wastepaper cellulose-candelilla wax cryogel: a circular material-based alternative

Introduction: One of the most attractive fields for cellulose aerogels is water remediation, basically in the pollutant’s adsorption and oil/water separation. There are different sources to extract cellulose, but the extraction from paper waste is an excellent option for impulse circular materials applications.Methods: We obtained cellulose from office waste paper through a simple alkali method and used it to fabricate an aerogel by freeze-drying based on the materials’ circularity. To increase lipophilicity, the aerogel was modified using two different coatings: polycaprolactone (WOPP) and candelilla wax (WOPW), extracted from a Mexican plant. The aerogels were analyzed by several physicochemical techniques such as Scanning Electronic Microscopy, Infrared spectroscopy, and thermal analysis.Results and Discussion: To our knowledge, this is the first time that candelilla wax has been reported as aerogel modification. The highly porous aerogels showed a density of around 0.1 g/cm3 and a fibrous structure. Furthermore, the contact angle of the aerogels was measured to compare the hydrophobicity of the surfaces, showing values around 120° in the modified aerogels compared with the hydrophilic behavior of pristine cellulose aerogel. The achieved recycled mineral oil absorption capacity for WOPW was 6.1 g/g, while for WOPP was 4.88 g/g. Thus, we obtained a natural coating aerogel with a high water/oil separation potential.

Developing sustainable and energy efficient process to obtain high purity cellulose and its value-added chemicals from rice straw

This study addresses the environmental impact of traditional rice straw burning practices in agriculture and explores sustainable alternatives. Utilizing lignocellulose waste, the research developed an energy-efficient process involving Alkali Pretreatment and Acid & Bleaching Pretreatment to obtain highly purified cellulose, after that analysed by qualitative and quantitative analysis, FT-IR and the Van Soest method were used, respectively. Thermal stability and crystallinity of acid-treated rice straw and bleached-treated rice straw were evaluated via DSC. The outcomes showed that different pretreatments produced purified cellulose and removed 93 % of the lignin. By using transition metal catalysts for depolymerization, value-added chemicals were produced, as measured by HPLC, generated glucose, Sorbitol, Arabinose, Ribose, and organic acids (HMF, THF). Overall, this study provides insights into the potential use of rice straw as a substrate for extraction of high-purity cellulose and value-added chemicals production, offering a reliable and energy-efficient process.

Agricultural wastes: A practical and potential source for the isolation and preparation of cellulose and application in agriculture and different industries

Cellulose is an organic compound belonging to polysaccharides. This biopolymer is made of glucose subunits. This compound plays an essential role in the structure and strength of plants. This polymer has biodegradable, biocompatible, and renewable properties. Agricultural wastes are excellent sources for cellulose extraction. Agricultural wastes are lignocellulosic materials, and cellulose and lignin are the main components of these wastes. Millions of tons of agricultural waste are thrown away and burned yearly. This large amount of waste leads to environmental pollution and waste of renewable energy resources. Upgrading such waste by developing innovative products such as cellulose nanomaterials and nanocomposites can have high environmental and economic benefits. The intelligent use of agricultural waste as a rich source of cellulose can be primarily responsible for the increase in population and industrialization of countries. Optimal cellulose extraction from agricultural waste can be widely used in various fields of agriculture, industry, medicine, and energy. Different chemical, physical, physicochemical, and biological methods have been presented to extract cellulose and its derivatives from agricultural waste. In this review, we will discuss the position and importance of cellulose, the importance of agricultural waste in the extraction of cellulose, and the use of extracted cellulose from agrarian wastes in various sources.

Extraction of Cellulose from Ulva lactuca Algae and Its Use for Membrane Synthesis.

Green algae are a sustainable source of biopolymers for the global demand due to their high photosynthetic efficiency. This article describes the extraction of cellulose from plant systems represented by Ulva lactuca species. In order to extract various substances, algae were finely ground with the help of solvents (liquid media). This was carried out to achieve the necessary conditions that help reduce the resistance this phase shows in regard to the transport and transfer of the species being extracted. The highest yield of extracted cellulose (20,944%) was obtained for the following factors: S/L = 1/20; conc. ethanol = 90%, conc. salts = 4 g/L. Hydrogel membranes are a unique class of macromolecular networks that contain a large fraction of aqueous solvent within their structure. With the cellulose extracted from algae, we obtained membranes which underwent the process of swelling in liquid media (ethyl alcohol) of different concentrations. The swelling of biocellulose membranes in alcoholic solutions of high concentrations was investigated. It was observed that the process of absorption of the alcoholic solution by the membrane occurred rapidly in the first part. After stabilization, the membranes continued to absorb at a slower rate until stabilization or saturation concentration was reached.

Modeling and Optimizing Cellulose Extraction from Rice Straw using HCl

Until now, the biggest energy supply has come from fossils. The use of energy sources derived from fossils is increasingly avoided because it causes the greenhouse effect. In addition, the availability of energy from fossil sources is dwindling, even far from being sufficient for needs. This is what causes the need for renewable energy sources. Indonesia has the greatest potential for renewable energy sources, namely biomass. In Indonesia, the biomass with the largest harvested area is rice, so rice straw has the potential to be a source of renewable energy. The process of forming liquid fuel derived from rice straw requires high temperatures. We propose a process of converting rice straw into liquid fuel under mild conditions. This process requires several stages. The first step is to extract cellulose from rice straw. This process uses HCl. Variations of HCl used in this study were 1%, 3%, 5%, 6% and 9%. The temperature variations used are 80°C, 90°C, 100°C, 110°C and 120°C. From the experiments, it is known that the extracted cellulose content is higher when using higher temperatures. In addition, from the experiment, the result was that the more HCl, the less cellulose content obtained. From this experiment, a model was made, namely cellulose content = 33.001 + 0.03738 x temperature – 0.2639 x HCl content. The model is verified and validated using Hysys and compares the output from Hysys with the experimental output which produces a maximum error of 4.74%. Then to get the maximum cellulose content, optimization is carried out. The optimization methods used are graphical, genetic algorithms, and PSO. These three methods gave corresponding results, namely a maximum 37% cellulose content at 120°C using 1% HCl.

Development of bio-based PLA/cellulose antibacterial packaging and its application for the storage of shiitake mushroom.

This study presents the extraction of cellulose from water bamboo byproducts to prepare polylactic acid (PLA)/cellulose antibacterial packaging material. The cellulose was modified using a silane coupling agent, which improved the interfacial compatibility between cellulose and PLA. Upon coating the PLA onto the modified cellulose sheet, the water contact angle of the composite material increased from 11.42° to 132.12° and the water absorption rate decreased from 182.52% to 55.71%, which improved the water resistance performance of the material. The addition of cinnamaldehyde in the PLA layer imparted antibacterial activity to the PLA/cellulose packaging material. This packaging material effectively inhibited the mycelial growth and spore germination of Aspergillus niger and Trichoderma harzianum isolated from shiitake mushroom. Additionally, the study investigated the effects of the composite on the postharvest quality of shiitake mushroom. Overall, the packaging material contributed to shiitake mushroom storage and can be applied to other perishable food products.

Enhanced cellulose extraction from agave plant (Agave americana Species) for synthesis of magnetic/cellulose nanocomposite for defluoridation of water

Research on fluoride removal from water is currently focusing on the development of innovative materials for defluoridation water. The current study extracted and used enhanced cellulose from Agave americana species to synthesize a magnetic/cellulose nanocomposite for water defluoridation. Strong and light binary acids (H2SO4 and CH3COOH) were utilized to pretreat raw material to enhance cellulose extraction. Central composite design (CCD) was used to design experiments to find optimum condition for cellulose extraction. Four key factors (H2SO4 to CH3COOH ratio, acid concentration, temperature, and contact time) with three levels were designed by CCD. The lignin, hemicellulose and cellulose content of raw agave cellulosic fiber in this study were 5.5 ± 0.27, 20.5 ± 0.23 and 60.4 ± 0.31 % respectively. While, at the optimum conditions of 2.3 % acid concentration, 0.44 H2SO4 to CH3COOH ratio, 83.2 min of retention time, and 105.5 oC, cellulose content reached 940.25 %. Then, enhanced cellulose was covered with magnetic components, resulting in a magnetic/cellulose nanocomposite. The adsorbent materials were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Dynamic light scattering (DLS). In addition, textural features of the adsorbent were investigated. All characterization results suggest that the synthesized adsorbent has the required properties. Adsorption tests were carried out using various interaction components. The combined effects of critical process variables on defluoridation were examined. The adsorption isotherm was calculated. Overall, the research demonstrated that the produced magnetic/cellulose nanocomposite can be employed as an efficient and ecologically acceptable adsorbent for fluoride removal from water.

Mechanical Characterization of NaOH-Treated Agel Fiber-Cotton Composites

Composites comprising two or more distinct materials are fabricated to enhance the mechanical properties of the constituent materials. A common approach for generating composites is vacuum infusion. This technique enables the infusion of two materials utilizing a vacuum. In the field of composite science, textile composites have emerged as an important new development. Agel rope, derived from twisting agel fibers, exhibits inferior bending strength and elongation compared to ropes fabricated from synthetic fibers. Moreover, agel rope is susceptible to bacterial decay. This study aims to characterize the mechanical properties of textile composites comprising woven agel rope subjected to NaOH treatment. Specimens in the longitudinal (warp) shows maximal load bearing capacity, as determined by experimental results. Samples treated with 5% NaOH tolerated peak loads of 51.12 N prior to failure, with an associated deflection of 3.18%. Specimens in the transverse (weft) of the woven cotton demonstrated maximum load of 40.75 N at 0.9% deflection. The maximum stress was 25.67 MPa. Similar to agel rope, NaOH treatment removes adhering contaminants from cotton fibers, thereby enhancing their strength. However, NaOH concentrations exceeding 7.5% extract cellulose, damaging the fiber ultrastructure.