ABSTRACT

The chemical, physical, thermal, and surface morphological properties of aerial root Ficus amplissima fiber (ARFAF) were studied. Chemical composition analysis of ARFAF quantified the cellulose (52.64 wt.%) and hemicellulose (10.64 wt.%) contents. The results of X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the crystallinity index of ARFAF was 39% and the crystallite size was 8.15 nm. Thermal stability and cellulose degradation temperature of ARFAF were estimated to be 200 and 335°C, respectively. The surface topography was studied by scanning electron microscopy. All the above outcomes confirmed that ARFAF is a suitable material to use as reinforcement in the polymer composite.

摘要

研究了气生根榕纤维（ARFAF）的化学、物理、热和表面形态特性。ARFAF 的化学成分分析量化了纤维素 (52.64 wt.%) 和半纤维素 (10.64 wt.%) 的含量。X射线衍射分析结果表明，ARFAF的结晶度指数为39%，晶粒尺寸为8.15 nm。ARFAF 的热稳定性和纤维素降解温度估计分别为 200 和 335°C。通过扫描电子显微镜研究表面形貌。所有上述结果证实 ARFAF 是一种适合用作聚合物复合材料增强材料的材料。