Effects of different extraction methods on some properties of water hyacinth fiber

The objective of this research was to study the effects of using extraction procedures on raw water hyacinth fiber to produce an improved quality of fiber, applying different methods of extraction. The mechanical extraction method for water hyacinth fiber extraction was first employed using a semi-automatic fiber extraction machine to grate the outer stems of the water hyacinth. Following this, several extraction approaches were used, including the mechanical, chemical, natural alkali, retting, and boiling extraction procedures. The aim was to obtain a rapid and efficient outcome, which is ideal for production in industrial use. The results showed that the chemical composition of water hyacinth consisted of 72.17% cell walls, 52.63% lignocelluloses, 2.25% lignin, 54% hemicelluloses, and 50.38% cellulose. The water hyacinth fibers were 30–50 cm in length and approximately 50 µm in diameter. The result from the fiber extraction process comprising the mechanical method, followed by the chemical extraction method, created an even surface texture, with the highest number of split fibers after the process

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รายงานวิจัย -- มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคลพระนคร, 2556A study on developing textile products from fiber lemongrass has been carried out aimed at processing yarn from lemongrass fiber, developing textile fabrics, such as clothing, hats, and shoes, and teaching product design and technology to a community. Lemongrass leaves were processed with chemicals to produce a fiber lemongrass then spun to 100% lemongrass yarn with large unsmooth surfaces the used to produce handbag, hats and shoes. However, for garment fabrics, the researchers developed the lemongrass yarn for weaving by mixing cotton in a 60:40 ratio to produce hand-woven cloth. Using hand-woven folk wisdom, the Takfa community in Nakhon Sawan, produced natural dyes from Bengal Almond leaves, a performed surface finishing for a smoother touch. After weaving, lemongrass fiber cloth gives off a lemongrass odor, but this fades gradually. The physical properties of lemongrass fiber cloth are then tested for strength, resistance, and abrasion. Processing lemongrass cloth fiber to textile products enables us to produce various products such as clothes, bags, and hats. In passing technology to the community, the residents recognized the advantages and benefits of using the fabric. Further research should investigate mixing lemongrass fibers with other natural fibers improved fiber durability, luster of the fiber to increase fiber value, or using lemongrass fiber for household products.Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakho