Comparative study of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis of natural fibres treated with chemical, physical and biological methods

Kenaf and luffa fibres are hydrophilic due to the presence of water sensitive constituents, which tend to form a poor compatibility when binding with polymers. Thus, the surface of fibres was modified through fungal, alkaline and heat treatment to reduce the main hydroxyl functional groups (O–H) tha...

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