Table 2 Chemical composition of treated bamboo fiber.
From: Experimental evaluation of bamboo fiber/particulate coconut shell hybrid PVC composite
Composition | Amount before NaOH treatment (%) | Amount after NaOH treatment (%) |
|---|---|---|
Cellulose | 52.3 | 58.97 |
Hemicellulose | 23.7 | 19.5 |
Lignin | 14.6 | 10.3 |
Ashes and water content | 7.4 | 4.6 |
Other | 2.0 | 6.63 |
