CARBOHYDRATE ANALYSIS OF SOME NATURAL FIBERS

Authors
SEN KK REDDY SS
Citation
Kk. Sen et Ss. Reddy, CARBOHYDRATE ANALYSIS OF SOME NATURAL FIBERS, Research and Industry, 39(4), 1994, pp. 258-260
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Engineering, Industrial
Journal title
Research and Industry → ACNP
ISSN journal
0034513X
Volume
39
Issue
4
Year of publication
1994
Pages
258 - 260
Database
ISI
SICI code
0034-513X(1994)39:4<258:CAOSNF>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Ramie, pineapple, sisal, mesta and banana were found to be rich in alp ha-cellulose and bhindi is rich in hemicellulose(pentosans). Lignin is more in mesta, roselle, banana and bhindi fibres. The total carbohydr ate analysis and physical studies indicate their potential as a commer cial source for various applications such as chemicals, paper and text iles.