International Journal of Home Science
2024, VOL. 10 ISSUE 3, PART B
Extraction of Semal (Bombax ceiba) fibres and their physico-chemical properties
Author(s): Dr. Sapna Pathak and Shahnaj Jahan
Abstract:
Semal (Bombax ceiba) is one of the oldest deciduous trees and have immense potential for provide valuable bast fibres. Semal (Bombax ceiba) plants are abundantly available in Tarai region of Uttarakhand state. Semal is easily propagated and drought tolerant plant species and this also balances the forest ecosystem. The main constituents of semal fibres are cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin, pectin etc. The longitudinal views of semal fibres were cylindrical and the cross sectional view was irregular. Semal fibres extracted by water retting in twenty five days had good physical properties and they are biodegradable therefore these fibres can be utilized for construction of union fabric as well as nonwoven. The fibres can also be used in different field of textiles and handicraft. Extraction and processing of semal fibres can be provide employment to the rural people in small scale and cottage industries.
How to cite this article:
Dr. Sapna Pathak, Shahnaj Jahan. Extraction of Semal (Bombax ceiba) fibres and their physico-chemical properties. Int J Home Sci 2024;10(3):102-104.