The Physical, Chemical Properties of untreated and chemically treated Palmyra Palm Leaf Fibres

  • Authors

    • M Thiruchitrambalam
    • M Logesh
    • D Shanmugam
    • S Muthukumar
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.24.12696

    Received date: May 10, 2018

    Accepted date: May 10, 2018

    Published date: May 1, 2026

  • Natural fibre, pre-treatments, physical properties, chemical properties, SEM

  • Abstract

    Palmyra palm leaf  fibre a natural fibre extracted from palmyra palm tree   was treated with  sodium hydroxide, benzoylchloride and potassium permanganate.  Effects of these treatments on the changes in physical, chemical properties were determined experimentally. The density of the fibres was found to increase, while the diameter of fibres reduced due to treatments. The morphology of untreated and treated fibres were examined using Scanning electron microscope.

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    Thiruchitrambalam, M., Logesh, M., Shanmugam, D., & Muthukumar, S. (2026). The Physical, Chemical Properties of untreated and chemically treated Palmyra Palm Leaf Fibres. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 7(2.24), 582-585. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.24.12696