jute & allied fibres abstract

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JUTE & ALLIED FIBRES ABSTRACT

Abstracting service on jute & allied fibres

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Vol. 2 No. 1 & 2 Jan. to Dec., 2013

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Contents

Banana fibre ……………………...............................1-24

Coir ………………………………………………....25-63

Flax………………………………………………...64-100

Geotextiles ……………………………………….101-107

Jute …………………………………………….....108-160

Kenaf ……………………………………………..160-200

Pineapple fibre …………………………………..201-208

Ramie……………………………………………..209-229

Sisal……………………………………………….230-243

Sun hemp………………………………………....244-250

Miscellaneous…………………………………….251-254

Author Index …………………………………….A1-A43

Keyword Index………………………………......K1-K35

Taxonomic Index………………………………………T1
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Author, keyword and taxonomic indexes are arranged alphabetically and indicating the
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Title of abstract
J4. Strengthening of RC beams in flexure using natural jute fibre textile
reinforced composite system and its comparative study with CFRP and GFRP
strengthening systems
Tara Sen1, H.N. Jagannatha Reddy2 Name of Authors
1 Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Agartala, Barjala,
Jirania 799055, Tripura (West), India. [email protected]
2Department of Civil Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, K.R. Road, V.V.
Puram, Bangalore, India
Author’s affiliation
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International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment. Vol.2, Issue 1 ; 2013 ; p. 41-55
Year
Name of Journal Volume No. Issue No.

Abstract
Jute textile reinforced polymer composite system was developed and its tensile, flexural
behaviour was characterised and compared with that of carbon textile
…………………. strengthening material.
Keywords
Jute textile composite; CFRP; GFRP; Flexural strength; Strengthening
BANANA FIBRE

B1.Banana Fibre (Musa sapientum): “A Suitable Raw Material for Handmade Paper
Industry via Enzymatic Refining "

Atul Kumar, B. P. Singh, R. K. Jain, A. K. Sharma

International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology. Vol. 2, No. 10; 2013

Abstract
In recent past there is decline of Indian Handmade Paper in export market due to increase of cost
of traditionally used good quality raw material ie hosiery waste and rags. The present paper
covers the potential for availability of banana fibre and its morphological & chemical nature as
well as the pulping technologies with enzymatic refining. The inherent characteristics of the
banana fibre i.e. lower lignin content, higher alpha cellulose coupled with average higher fibre
length and dia could prove its applicability for the manufacture of a good quality handmade
paper while providing an opportunity to be used as reinforcing fibre by blending the banana fibre
with the short fibres pulps like bagasse. Further, the paper also covers the studies on enzymatic
refining of alkaline cooked banana pulp showed nearly 16% savings in beating / refining energy
which added the benefit of use of this fibre for making handmade paper and paper products with
improved strength properties.

KeyWords
banana; fibre; lignocellulosic; alkaline; pulping, enzyme; enzymatic; refining; energy; blending;
banana; fibre (musa, sapientum); suitable; raw; material; handmade; paper; industry; enzymatic;
refining

B2. Banana and Abaca Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composites Obtained by Rotational
Molding Process
Z. Ortegaa*, M. D. Monzónb, A. N. Beníteza, M. Kearnsc, M. McCourtc & P. R. Hornsbyc

a*Departamento de Ingeniería de Procesos , Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Las
Palmas de Gran Canaria , Spain
b Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica , Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria , Las
Palmas de Gran Canaria , Spain
c Polymer Processing Research Centre , Queen's University of Belfast , Belfast , U.K.
Materials and Manufacturing Processes. Vol. 28, No. 8; 2013 ; p. 879-883

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Abstract
Natural fibers can be used in rotational molding process to obtain parts with improved
mechanical properties. Different approaches have been followed in order to produce
formulations containing banana or abaca fiber at 5% weight, in two- and three-layer
constructions. Chemically treated abaca fiber has also been studied, causing some problems in
processability. Fibers used have been characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR)
spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), optical microscopy, and single-fiber
mechanical tests. Rotomolded parts have been tested for tensile, flexural, and impact properties,
demonstrating that important increases in elastic modulus are achieved with these fibers,
although impact properties are reduced.

B3. The Study of Anatomy and Fiber Banana Leaf as a Potensial Wrapping
Harijati, Nunung; Azrianingsih, Rodliyati; Prawaningtyas, Eva Affanti
American Journal of Plant Science. Vol. 4 , No.7; 2013; p.1461-1465
Abstract
The aims of this research were to study the leaf anatomy of Musa brachycarpa, M. Paradisiacal
normalis, M. sapientum and M. cavendishi as well as the length, width, and thickness of the leaf
and the number, diameter, and tensile strength of leaf fibers. Samples were collected in Dampit,
Wajak and Batu, Malang. Indonesia. The criteria for leaf samples were that they were fresh,
mature, and not torn. Microscope slides used for anatomical observations were prepared using a
semi-permanent method. The Retting method was applied to extract the fibers, and fiber strength
was measured using a tensile strength tester. One way Anova and the Duncan test were used to
establish the mean and other parameters of the dependent variables (length-, width-, thick-leaf;
number-, diameter-, and tensile strength of fiber). The T-test (independent sample) was used to
determine the mean diameter of fiber in adaxial and abaxial sites. The results showed that M.
Brachycarpa had the highest number of fiber cells, a wider diameter fiber, and more adaxial fiber
cells than the abaxial site. The diameter of fibers was 5 - 6 µm. M. sapietum had the longest and
widest leaves and leaf thickness was highest in M. Paradisiaca. The tensile strength values
ranged from 35 x 10^-4 - 48 x 10^-4 MPa. The tensile strength of the
observed species did not differ significantly.
Keywords:
Anatomy and Fiber Banana Leaf ; Potensial Wrapping

B4. Physical and Chemical Properties of Banana Fibre Extracted from Commercial
Banana Cultivars Grown in Tamilnadu State

Preethi P, Balakrishna Murthy G

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Horticultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore,
Tamilnadu, India. E-mail: [email protected]

Agrotechnolog. Spl. Issue 11; 2013
doi: 10.4172/2168-9881.S11-008

Abstract
Banana is one of the important fruit crop cultivated in tropical parts of the world. Banana
farming generates huge quantity of biomass all of which goes as waste and the above ground
parts like pseudostem and peduncle are the major source of fibre. Banana fibre can be used as
raw material for industry for production of range of products like paper, cardboards, tea bags,
currency notes and reinforced as polymer composite in high quality dress materials. Fibre from
pseudostem and peduncle of four commercial cultivars of Tamil Nadu viz., Grand Naine,
Poovan, Monthan and Nendran were extracted using banana fibre extraction machine. The
highest pseudostem and peduncle fibre recovery were obtained from Poovan (2.71% and 1.09%,
respectively) and the lowest from Grand Naine (1.07% and 0.63%, respectively). Cellulose is the
major component of the fibre. The highest cellulose content was recorded in Nendran peduncle
fibre (60.27%) followed by Nendran pseudostem fibre (59.23%). The other non- cellulosic
substances like hemicellulose, lignin and pectin were high in Monthan pseudostem fibre (15.75,
21.56 and 4.08%, respectively). Mechanical properties like tex and fibre diameter decides the
fineness. Fine fibres were obtained from pseudostem of Nendran (24.23 tex and 0.119 mm,
respectively). The breaking load, breaking extension and tenacity were found to be good in
peduncle fibres of Nendran cultivar (332.33 g, 2.01% and 39.56 g/tex).

Keywords:
Banana; Pseudostem; Peduncle; Fibre; Physico-chemical properties

B5. A review on the mechanical properties and machinability of natural fibre reinforced
composites

T. Alsaeed1, B.F. Yousif2, H. Ku3

1Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites,
University of Southern Queensland
2Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites,
University of Southern Queensland
3Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites,
University of Southern Queensland
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International Journal of Precision Technology. Vol. 3, No. 2; 2013; p. 152-182
DOI 10.1504/IJPTECH.2013.053303

Abstract
This paper provides a review on the machinability and mechanical properties of natural fibre
reinforced composites. Effect of chemical treatment, operating parameters and coupling agents
on machinability of natural fibre reinforced composites were discussed. In addition, the physical
properties of the fibres on composite machinability were also mentioned. Effect of chemical
treatment, fibre orientation, volume fraction on mechanical properties was described. The effect
of physical properties of fibres on mechanical properties was also finally discussed.

Keywords
mechanical properties; machinability; synthetic fibre; natural fibre; volume fraction

B6. Fiber yield and quality of abaca (Musa textilis var. Laylay) grown under different shade
conditions, water and nutrient management

Marlito M. Bande1, Jan Grenz2, Victor B. Asio3
1Institute of Plant Production and Agroecology in Tropics and Subtropics, University of
Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany. [email protected]
2Swiss College of Agriculture, Bern University of Applied Sciences, SwitzerlandDepartment of
Agronomy and Soil Science, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines
3Institute of Plant Production and Agroecology in Tropics and Subtropics, University of
Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
Industrial Crops and Products. Vol. 42 ; 2013 ; p. 70–77

Abstract
The knowledge gap on the optimum light, nutrient and water requirements of abaca to attain
optimum yield and limited information on how these parameters affect fiber recovery and fiber
quality under field conditions are very important for abaca production and management. Light
infiltration was reduced by 30%, 40%, and 50% of full sunlight using polypropylene shade nets.
Irrigation was applied at a rate of 5 l plant−1 application−1 day−1. Placement application of N,
P2O5, K2O using complete fertilizer was done at 14 g plant−1 quarter−1 for the first six months
and was increased to 40 g plant−1 quarter−1 for the next six months after planting. Results
showed that abaca planted under different light regimes showed that 50% shade had significantly
(p < 0.01) higher fiber yield compared to those that were under other light treatments since the
plants pseudostem under such treatment were longer, bigger and heavier. The combination of
irrigation and fertilization could further enhance fiber yield to as much as 41% but this was not
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enough to offset the effects of shade on the physiological performance of the plant which
significantly (p < 0.01) increased fiber yield to as much as 165%. Statistical analysis showed that
shade and irrigation–fertilizer application had no significant effect on fiber fineness and tensile
strength. Therefore, 50% shade is the optimum requirement of abaca (var. Laylay) to achieve an
optimum machine stripped fiber yield of 135.04 ± 4.31 g plant−1 without affecting fiber quality
for industrial purposes.

Keywords
Abaca; Shade plant; Agroforestry; Fiber crop; Fiber fineness; Tenacity

B7. Characterization, acceptability and shelf-life of a light fiber-rich banana (Musa spp.)
and acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) bar
Sílvia Cristina Sobottka Rolim de Moura1, Paulo Eduardo da Rocha Tavares1, Adriana,Barreto
Alves2, Cristiane Rodrigues Gomes-Ruffi3, Rita de Cássia Salvucci Celeste Ormenese2,Maria
Teresa Bertoldo Pacheco2
1Instituto de Tecnologia de Alimentos (ITAL), Centro de Tecnologia de Frutas e Hortaliças
(FRUTHOTEC) Brasil Avenue 2880, Campinas, SP, Brazil CEP 13070-178, PO
Box 139.
2ITAL, Centro de Ciência e Qualidade dos Alimentos (CCQA).
3 ITAL, Centro de Tecnologia de Cereais e Chocolates (CEREAL CHOCOTEC).

Journal of Food Science and Technology. Vol.1, No. 5; 2013; p. 68-80

Abstract
The objective of this study was to elaborate a fiber-rich, light fruit bar (banana and acai),
evaluate the nutritional composition and accompany the stability and acceptability for a 90-day
period. The nutritional composition was evaluated with respect to moisture, ash, total lipid,
protein, carbohydrate, dietary fiber and calorie contents. The product was accompanied for 3
months for moisture, total soluble solid contents, total titratable acidity, pH, water activity,
anthocyanin, total polyphenol contents and objective color. Sensory acceptability tests and
buying intention were carried out at zero time and after 4 months of storage. No significant
differences were found for the values of pH, total soluble solids, total acidity and water activity.
However, after 90 days there was about 17% reduction in the total polyphenol contents of the
fruit bars, which also had an 8% reduction in luminosity. The banana and acai bar could be
considered as fiber-rich and low-calorie. The product maintained the acceptance awarded at zero
time throughout the 90-day period for all the attributes evaluated.

Key words:
Functional foods; anthocyanins; fruit ba; , acai fruit; sensory analysis, shelf life.

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B8. Acetylation of banana fibre to improve oil absorbency
M.D. Teli*, Sanket P. Valia
Department of Fibres and Textile Processing Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology,
Matunga (E), Mumbai-400019 India
* [email protected]
Carbohydrate Polymers. Vol. 92, Issue 1, 30 ; 2013 ; p. 328–333
Abstract
Oil spill leaves detrimental effects on the environment, living organisms and economy. In the
present work, an attempt is made to provide an efficient, easily deployable method of cleaning
up oil spills and recovering of the oil. The work reports the use of banana fibres which were
acetylated for oil spill recovery. The product so formed was characterized by FT-IR, TG, SEM
and its degree of acetylation was also evaluated. The extent of acetylation was measured by
weight percent gain. The oil sorption capacity of the acetylated fibre was higher than that of the
commercial synthetic oil sorbents such as polypropylene fibres as well as un-modified fibre.
Therefore, these oil sorption-active materials which are also biodegradable can be used to
substitute non-biodegradable synthetic materials in oil spill cleanup.
Keywords
Banana fibre; Acetylation; Thermal degradation; N-Bromosuccinimide; Oil sorbent

B9. Effect of fiber length on the physical and mechanical Properties of random oreinted,
nonwoven short banana (musa balbisiana) fibre /epoxy composite
M. Sumaila1, I. Amber, M. Bawa
Mechanical Engineering Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria.
1 [email protected]
Asian Journal Of Natural & Applied Sciences. Vol. 2, No. 1 ; 2013

Abstract
The effects of Banana fibre length on the physical and mechanical properties of banana
fibre/epoxy composite were investigated. Five different samples were produced by varying the
length of the fibre between 5mm and 25mm at 30% wt. fibre loading using the hand lay-up
moulding technique. The mean density, percent moisture absorption, void content, tensile
strength, tensile modulus, % elongation, compressive strength, impact energy, flexural strength
and modulus of the composite were analysed. The results showed that the percent moisture
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absorption, void content and the compressive strength increased with increase fibre length while
a decrease in density was observed. However, the tensile strength, tensile modulus and percent
elongation had their highest values of 67.2 MPa, 653.07 MPa and 5.9% respectively at 15mm
fibre length suggesting critical fibre length for effective and maximum stress transfer. The
impact energy at failure, on the other hand, decreased with increase in fibre length from 80J to
40J for 5 mm and 25 mm fibre lengths respectively.
Keywords
Composites ; Hand lay-up ; Epoxy ; Banana fibre ; Mechanical property

B10. Energy Conservation Drives for Efficient Extraction and Utilization of Banana Fibre
D.P. Ray1, L.K. Nayak2, L. Ammayappan3, V B Shambhu4, D Nag5
National Institute of Research on Jute & Allied Fibre Technology, 12, Regent Park, Kolkata

International Journal of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering. Vol.3, Issue 8 ; 2013

Abstract
Banana is a well known fruit crop and grown extensively in Indian peninsula. In fact, India is the
leading producer of this perennial crop. It is estimated that, after harvest of fruits, huge quantity
of biomass residues (60t/ha – 80/t ha) is left over as waste that constitutes pseudo stem, leaves,
sucker etc. There exists a vast potential of extracting fibres from the banana pseudo stem. It is
estimated that annually 17,000 tonnes of fibres can be extracted from this waste valued roughly
Rs. 85 crores. These enormous quantities of natural wealth can be exploited in fibre industry for
the production of technical and non-technical textiles apart from its regular use in handicrafts and
utility items. It involves a series of unit operations from extraction of fibre to making of final
product from this natural resource. Though the manual process of extraction yields good quality
of fibre but it is quite un-economical due to its labour extensive and low output
(200gm/person/day) characteristics. Hence efficient extraction of banana fibre can only be
possible through mechanization. However, formulation and implementation of energy
conservation drives at different steps of banana fibre extraction and processing may be taken up
either one at a time or all simultaneously as practicable depending upon the various parameters.

Keywords
Energy Conservation ; Extraction of Banana Fibre ; Utilization of Banana Fibre

B11. Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre (Banana, Coir, Sisal) Polymer Composites
M. Sakthivel1, S. Ramesh 2
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