Study on Structure and Property of <i>Broussonetia papyrifera</i> (BP) Fiber

• DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.146-147.1593
• Publication Date: 2010-11-11T18:30:03Z
• Authors: Xin Zhang; Li Jun Qu; Xiao Qing Guo
• Keywords: Bast fibre; Broussonetia; Pectin; Cellulose fiber; Morphology

The morphology and structure of Broussonetia papyrifera(BP) bast fiber were investigated by SEM, OM, FT-IR X-ray analysis, chemical composition BP was analyzed. results show that the cellulose content in can be as high 63.76%. fibers arrange parallel bast, which are linked pection. cross-section PB irregular round with lumens almost invisible completely mature fibers. crystallinity could reach 83.26%. Most impurities such hemi-cellulose, lignin, pectin effectively removed degumming, while cellulosic is not changed. has good mechanical properties, but single too short to spin alone.