Author(s): Deepak Gupta, Arun Kumar Chaudhary, Vinay Kumar Singh, Maneesh Tewari and Ajay

Abstract: Mercerization is an alkalization procedure usually used to enhance the properties of any plant fiber. It involves dipping the fiber into a mixture of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution and water. This investigation explores the various constraints of alkalization along with their influence on bhimal (Grewia optiva) fiber surface structure. A mixture of NaOH to water was in the ratio of 1:10. Bhimal fiber was dipped into the solution for 24 hr. and then washed with warm water followed by distilled water and allowed to dry at room temperature. A gold coating was done over the sample to untreated and treated bhimal fiber regarding SEM examination for better conductivity. Alkalization results in an improvement in mechanical strength, surface morphology and porosity. Mercerization contributes to increasing surface roughness, decontamination, and developing strong interfacial adhesion bonds with epoxy in composite fabrication. Additionally, synthesizing bio-composites with bhimal fibers incorporation and bio-polymer matrix is having the capability to develop sustainable bio-materials.

DOI: 10.22271/27078043.2023.v4.i1a.37

Pages: 39-43 | Views: 348 | Downloads: 160

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