Naslov
Biodegradation, mechanical and morphological properties of plant fibres

Autori
Brunšek, Ružica ; Schwarz, Ivana ; Kopitar, Dragana ; Marasovic, Paula

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, prošireni sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of Abstract of ICNF - International Conference on Natural Fibers / Fangueiro, Raul - Madira : Sciencentris, 2023, 185-186

ISBN
978-989-54808-8-3

Skup
ICNF - International Conference on Natural Fibers- Nature Inspired sustainable solutions

Mjesto i datum
Madeira, Portugal, 19.06.2023. - 21.06.2023

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Plant fibers, biodegradation, mechanical, morphological properties, soil burial test

Sažetak
Plant fibres are favourable resources for industrial applications, since they are ecologically efficient with high tenacity and possess the properties of biodegradability, renewability and sustainability. Plant fibres contain cellulose but differ in chemical composition, crystallinity, degree of polymerization and fibre production method. Furthermore, in addition to cellulose, plant fibres also contain various non-cellulosic admixtures in different percentages. Differences in chemical structure and physical characteristics between plant fibres affect the overall biodegradation process, ultimately resulting in their different biodegradability levels. Therefore, it is important to investigate the biodegradation behaviour of plant fibres and their influence on their mechanical and morphological properties. An analysis of the biodegradation properties of Hemp, Jute and Sisal fibres was performed by a simple soil burial test (farmland soil), conducted under controlled conditions in the laboratory for 2, 4, 7, 9 and 11 days. With the purpose of a better understanding of biodegradation, the total number of fungi and bacteria in the soil was also determined. Mechanical properties (tenacity) were determined on tensile testers Vibroscop and Vibrodyn 400. Morphological analyses were performed by using a scanning electron microscope at a magnification of 1000x.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Tekstilna tehnologija

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