Bioremediation of Natural Fiber by Graft Copolymerization

Ashish Chauhan and Balbir K

Abstract

In this research paper, the Sorrel stem fiber was graft copolymerized by vinyl monomeric mixtures that lead to an increase in the percentage grafting with a significant change in physico-chemico-thermal resistance. Miscibility in organic solvents, hydrophobicity was found to increase whereas crystallinity, crystallinity index, dye-uptake and hydrophylicity decreased after graft copolymerization. These graft copolymers were reinforced in polymer matrix (Phenol-Formaldehyde) to procure green composite. These bio-composites were subjected to characterized and evaluated and were found to be advanced material.

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