Description of a new cellulosic natural fiber extracted from Helianthus
tuberosus L. as a composite reinforcement material
Abstract
Natural fiber-reinforced composites are generally known as eco-friendly,
long-lasting, and recyclable materials. Considering, this study
characterizes cellulosic Helianthus tuberosus L. fiber for
polymer-based green composites for the first time. It has been found
that Helianthus tuberosus L. fiber has many advantages as a
reinforcement material in polymer-based composites. For example, the
high roughness provided by the fiber surface in cellular morphology
increases the locking into the composite body. One of the most critical
advantages is its high thermal stability temperature of 247.3
oC. Also, other advantages of the Helianthus
tuberosus L. fiber can be listed as high cellulose content, high
crystallinity, and high tensile strength. The hollow fiber structure can
allow it to be used in materials used for insulation. Eventually, the
high cellulose content of 62.65% supports its usage in various
industries, including paper and paperboard manufacturing.