Abstract:
Mazri leaves, abundantly available in the country as indigenous palm, have been evaluated as a source of fibre. A chemical-cum-mechanical method developed for the extraction of the fibre and a phytotonic liquor has been described. Physical and chemical characteristics including X-ray diffraction pattern have been compared with the commonly used vegetable fibres and it has been found that mazri fibre compares favourably with jute and sisal. The possibility of its application as long fibre substitute and by-products has been explored.
Page(s):
211-214
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Volume: 28, Issue: 3, Year: 1985