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Conditioning banana sheath fibers using paraffin and micro wax to form creative products

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This research study assessed the physical properties of banana sheath fibers coated with micro wax to form creative products. The fibers of two banana species, Kluai Hom Thong and Kluai Nam Wa were coated with micro wax at 0, 50, and 100 % of paraffin wax. The research results found that Kluai Hom Thong banana sheath fibers coated with 100 % micro wax of paraffin wax were the most suitable for use in handicrafts. The products were light yellow with a brightness value (L∗) of 63.41. The maximum tensile strength was 151.83 N, percentage elongation 4.08, and percentage moisture 4.47.

Source: Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering

DOI: 10.1016/j.cscee.2025.101231

Authors: Sopida Wisansakkul, Orawan Oupathumpanont

Institution: Rajamangala University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites

Subfield: Polymers and Plastics

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $760

Funders: National Science and Technology Development Agency, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi