ABSTRACT

Lemongrass (globally known as Cymbopogan citratus) belongs to the Poaceae family which is well known as a source of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. This review addresses the structure, applications, and properties of lemongrass. This plant is extensively used in pharmacological activities due to its antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. Previous studies had primarily focused on using its constituent biological activities in food preservation, therapeutic applications, cosmetics, and agriculture. Therefore, this comprehensive review covers lemongrass as a source of cellulosic matter; for instance, as an adsorbent and as a raw material for producing biocomposite. Recently published work on emergent types of lemongrass fibers is also reviewed.

摘要

柠檬草（全球称为Cymbopogan citratus）属于禾本科，众所周知是纤维素、半纤维素和木质素的来源。这篇综述讨论了柠檬草的结构、应用和特性。由于其防腐、抗菌、抗真菌和抗炎特性，这种植物被广泛用于药理活性。以前的研究主要集中在将其成分生物活性用于食品保存、治疗应用、化妆品和农业。因此，这篇综合评论涵盖了柠檬草作为纤维素物质的来源；例如，作为吸附剂和生产生物复合材料的原料。还审查了最近发表的关于新兴类型的柠檬草纤维的工作。