Table 1 Chemical composition of Muntingia calabura fibers and comparison with other natural fibers.
Fiber | Cellulose (%) | Hemicellulose (%) | Lignin (%) | Ash (%) | Extractives (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Muntingia calabura | 58.4 | 21.7 | 15.2 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
Jute | 61–71 | 13–20 | 12–14 | 0.8–1.3 | 1.0–1.5 |
Flax | 65–85 | 10–17 | 1–4 | 1.2–1.7 | 2.0–3.0 |
Hemp | 70–74 | 15–20 | 3–10 | 0.8–1.0 | 2.0–3.5 |
Coir | 32–43 | 0.15–0.25 | 40–45 | 0.5–1.2 | 4.0–6.0 |
Kenaf | 55–57 | 21–23 | 8–13 | 2.2–5.0 | 3.0–5.0 |
Ramie | 68–76 | 13–16 | 0.6–0.7 | 1.0–1.5 | 0.7–1.1 |
Sisal | 65–70 | 10–20 | 8–12 | 0.9–1.4 | 1.5–2.0 |
