Extraction and Characterization of Natural Cellulosic Fiber from Taraxacum Sect. Ruderalia

Köktaş S., Keskin Ö. Y., Dalmış R., Seki Y., Kilic G.

JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS, no.16, pp.14328-14336, 2022 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/15440478.2022.2064389
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Environment Index, INSPEC, Metadex, Veterinary Science Database, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.14328-14336
  • Keywords: Natural fiber, green composites, characterization, sustainability, taraxacum sect, ruderalia, POTENTIAL REINFORCEMENT, CONIUM-MACULATUM, LIGHTWEIGHT, GLASS, BARK, PALM
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim is to explore the utilization of cellulosic fibers extracted from the Taraxacum Sect. Ruderalia, which is also known as dandelion, introduces a potential reinforcement for the green composite industry. This research is focused on the analysis of chemical, physical, thermal, and morphological properties of the Taraxacum Sect. Ruderalia fibers. Its lightweight (1.397 g/cm(3)) with the presence of an acceptable cellulose ratio (52.7%) and high crystallinity (69.59%) provide comparable tensile strength (57.36 MPa) and Young's modulus (2.96 GPa) for Taraxacum Sect. Ruderalia fibers. The fibers are experimentally thermal resistant to 272 degrees C according to TGA that may be profitable in extrusion processes in polymeric composite manufacturing. The average fiber diameter and wall thickness were optically 233 mu m and 1.5 mu m, respectively. Taraxacum Sect. Ruderalia fibers have a rough surface character with some irregularities such as porosities, particles, indentations, protrusions, and also the microfibrillar structure which can support mechanical interlocking with polymer in a composite system. With all these encouraging properties, Taraxacum Sect. Ruderalia fibers can be good alternative reinforcement for common cellulosic bast fibers in the development of ecologically friendly and sustainable polymeric-based materials.