Table 2 Chemical compositions of Ceiba Pentandra fiber.

From: Evaluation of nonfired ceramic tiles using phosphogypsum waste and Ceiba Pentandra fiber for sustainable construction

Constituent

Percentage

Holocellulose

69.5

α-cellulose

15.7

Lignin

11.41

Silica

0.39

Ash

0.9

Minerals and waxes

2.1

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