Characterisation of Axonopus compressus fibre through chemical composition, thermogravimetric behaviour, and moisture content evaluation

Jumaidin, Ridhwan and Wahid, Mohammad Khalid and Mohd Suan, Mohd Shahadan and Md Yusof, Fahmi Asyadi (2023) Characterisation of Axonopus compressus fibre through chemical composition, thermogravimetric behaviour, and moisture content evaluation. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 110 (1). pp. 172-181. ISSN 2289-7879

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Abstract

The thermal properties and moisture content of Axonopus compressus, a common grass species used for various purposes, have received insufficient attention. This study aims to investigate these facets, utilising insights from previous research on the plant's numerous applications, such as soil erosion prevention, water purification, and heavy metal pollution treatment. The study extracted Axonopus compressus fibre from Melaka, Malaysia, using the water retting method and analysed its chemical composition using neutral detergent fibre (NDF), acid detergent fibre (ADF), and acid detergent lignin (ADL) according to ISO standards. The results indicated a chemical composition of 27.28 % cellulose, 22.56 % hemicellulose, and 4.79 % lignin. Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) was used to determine the fibre's thermal stability and decomposition behaviour. The initial decomposition temperature of the fibres was 228°C, with maximum decomposition occurring at 360 °C. In addition, the moisture content was measured at 14.95 %.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Axonopus compressus, Fibre, Moisture content
Divisions:	Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	Norfaradilla Idayu Ab. Ghafar
Date Deposited:	14 Mar 2025 16:34
Last Modified:	14 Mar 2025 16:34
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/28542
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