Characterisation of Luffa cylindrica Fibre from Cameroon for Use in Composites: Effect of Alkaline Treatment
The study of Luffa cylindrica is seen as an alternative solution for the development of green materials. However, a lack of knowledge about some of their characteristics can slow down these applications. The present study focuses on the characterisation of the fibre derived from the Luffa cylindrica...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Wiley
2024-01-01
|
| Series: | International Journal of Polymer Science |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/8108120 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1832546229394866176 |
|---|---|
| author | Jean Aimé Mono Assona Appolince Rachelle Claude Takoumbe Odette Thérèse Adegono Assiene Prince Hermann Pokem Nguimjeu Fabrice Ella Belinga |
| author_facet | Jean Aimé Mono Assona Appolince Rachelle Claude Takoumbe Odette Thérèse Adegono Assiene Prince Hermann Pokem Nguimjeu Fabrice Ella Belinga |
| author_sort | Jean Aimé Mono |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | The study of Luffa cylindrica is seen as an alternative solution for the development of green materials. However, a lack of knowledge about some of their characteristics can slow down these applications. The present study focuses on the characterisation of the fibre derived from the Luffa cylindrica sponge. In this study, the fibre was extracted using a manual technique, followed by a treatment cycle with 5%, 7.5%, and 10% NaOH at a temperature of 28°C for 60 min. The results obtained show the lightness of the fibre through its low density (0.233-0.419 g·cm-3), and a hydrophilic nature of the fibre is observed through its water absorption capacity (106.86-180.53%), its relative humidity (9.86-15.33%), and its capacity to diffuse water (2.03×10−14 m2·s-1 to 4.61×10−14 m2·s-1), which is close to that of other plant fibres, which means that it can be classified as porous, with possible applications in insulating and lightweight materials. Its diameter (418.61-554.42 μm) and linear mass (34-58 g·km-1) are high, in contrast to other fibres used in the textile industry to produce yarns. The mechanical results, namely, stress at break (9.744-27.45 MPa), Young’s modulus (307.56-582.41 MPa), and elongation at break (3.45%-8.11%), are close to those of other plant fibres used as reinforcement in polymer matrix composites for applications in the automotive, insulation, furniture, and construction industries. Luffa cylindrica fibre could have applications in the same direction. Fibres treated with 5% NaOH effectively improve the properties of raw fibres. |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj-art-de246b6526274eed9edbb70ea5bc8e99 |
| institution | Kabale University |
| issn | 1687-9430 |
| language | English |
| publishDate | 2024-01-01 |
| publisher | Wiley |
| record_format | Article |
| series | International Journal of Polymer Science |
| spelling | doaj-art-de246b6526274eed9edbb70ea5bc8e992025-02-03T07:23:39ZengWileyInternational Journal of Polymer Science1687-94302024-01-01202410.1155/2024/8108120Characterisation of Luffa cylindrica Fibre from Cameroon for Use in Composites: Effect of Alkaline TreatmentJean Aimé Mono0Assona Appolince Rachelle1Claude Takoumbe2Odette Thérèse Adegono Assiene3Prince Hermann Pokem Nguimjeu4Fabrice Ella Belinga5Basic Science DepartmentBasic Science DepartmentDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, ENSETBasic Science DepartmentDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, ENSETDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, ENSETThe study of Luffa cylindrica is seen as an alternative solution for the development of green materials. However, a lack of knowledge about some of their characteristics can slow down these applications. The present study focuses on the characterisation of the fibre derived from the Luffa cylindrica sponge. In this study, the fibre was extracted using a manual technique, followed by a treatment cycle with 5%, 7.5%, and 10% NaOH at a temperature of 28°C for 60 min. The results obtained show the lightness of the fibre through its low density (0.233-0.419 g·cm-3), and a hydrophilic nature of the fibre is observed through its water absorption capacity (106.86-180.53%), its relative humidity (9.86-15.33%), and its capacity to diffuse water (2.03×10−14 m2·s-1 to 4.61×10−14 m2·s-1), which is close to that of other plant fibres, which means that it can be classified as porous, with possible applications in insulating and lightweight materials. Its diameter (418.61-554.42 μm) and linear mass (34-58 g·km-1) are high, in contrast to other fibres used in the textile industry to produce yarns. The mechanical results, namely, stress at break (9.744-27.45 MPa), Young’s modulus (307.56-582.41 MPa), and elongation at break (3.45%-8.11%), are close to those of other plant fibres used as reinforcement in polymer matrix composites for applications in the automotive, insulation, furniture, and construction industries. Luffa cylindrica fibre could have applications in the same direction. Fibres treated with 5% NaOH effectively improve the properties of raw fibres.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/8108120 |
| spellingShingle | Jean Aimé Mono Assona Appolince Rachelle Claude Takoumbe Odette Thérèse Adegono Assiene Prince Hermann Pokem Nguimjeu Fabrice Ella Belinga Characterisation of Luffa cylindrica Fibre from Cameroon for Use in Composites: Effect of Alkaline Treatment International Journal of Polymer Science |
| title | Characterisation of Luffa cylindrica Fibre from Cameroon for Use in Composites: Effect of Alkaline Treatment |
| title_full | Characterisation of Luffa cylindrica Fibre from Cameroon for Use in Composites: Effect of Alkaline Treatment |
| title_fullStr | Characterisation of Luffa cylindrica Fibre from Cameroon for Use in Composites: Effect of Alkaline Treatment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterisation of Luffa cylindrica Fibre from Cameroon for Use in Composites: Effect of Alkaline Treatment |
| title_short | Characterisation of Luffa cylindrica Fibre from Cameroon for Use in Composites: Effect of Alkaline Treatment |
| title_sort | characterisation of luffa cylindrica fibre from cameroon for use in composites effect of alkaline treatment |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/8108120 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT jeanaimemono characterisationofluffacylindricafibrefromcameroonforuseincompositeseffectofalkalinetreatment AT assonaappolincerachelle characterisationofluffacylindricafibrefromcameroonforuseincompositeseffectofalkalinetreatment AT claudetakoumbe characterisationofluffacylindricafibrefromcameroonforuseincompositeseffectofalkalinetreatment AT odettethereseadegonoassiene characterisationofluffacylindricafibrefromcameroonforuseincompositeseffectofalkalinetreatment AT princehermannpokemnguimjeu characterisationofluffacylindricafibrefromcameroonforuseincompositeseffectofalkalinetreatment AT fabriceellabelinga characterisationofluffacylindricafibrefromcameroonforuseincompositeseffectofalkalinetreatment |