Areca nut husk lignocellulosic fibers: A sustainable alternative to synthetic textiles

Süfer Ö., Tonay A. N., ÇELEBİ Y., DELİKANLI KIYAK B., ÖZKAN KARABACAK A., ÇALIŞKAN KOÇ G., ...Daha Fazla

European Polymer Journal, cilt.221, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 221
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2024.113531
  • Dergi Adı: European Polymer Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Aerospace Database, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, INSPEC, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Biocomposites, Biodegradability, Fiber extraction, Lignocellulosic fibers
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This review paper explores the potential of Areca nut husk fibers as a sustainable alternative to synthetic textiles, focusing on their composition, properties, extraction methods, and applications. Areca nut husk, a lignocellulosic material rich in cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, is an abundant agricultural by-product in regions like India. Despite its current underutilization, it exhibits excellent mechanical and thermal properties, making it suitable for diverse applications, including biocomposites, biodegradable packaging, textiles, and construction materials. The review highlights the extraction and processing techniques for optimizing fiber quality, such as alkaline treatment, and discusses the fibers’ advantages, such as renewability, biodegradability, and cost-effectiveness. The environmental impact assessment underscores the ecological benefits of replacing synthetic fibers with Areca nut husk fibers, emphasizing their potential to reduce carbon emissions and waste. While the fibers show promise in multiple industries, the paper also addresses current challenges and the need for further research to fully realize their potential as a green alternative to synthetic fibers.