Official Journal of the Japan Wood Research Society
Table 2 Properties of RPF compared with those of some natural leaf fibers
From: Characterization of raffia palm fiber for use in polymer composites
Fiber | Density (gcm− 3) | Cellulose (wt%) | Tensile strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abaca | 1.50 | 56–63 | 400 | 3–10 | [11] |
Sisal | 1.50 | 65.8 | 511–635 | 2.0–2.5 | [9] |
Banana | 1.30 | 60–65 | 529–914 | 1.0–3.0 | [13] |
Pineapple | 1.07 | 70–82 | 126.6 | 2.2 | [17] |
Raffia palm fiber | 1.53 ± 0.3 | 53 ± 0.9 | 152–270 | 2.5 ± 1.9 | Present study |