Table 1 Composition of the M. pinnata stalks and fibers extracted from the plant
From: Millettia pinnata: a study on the extraction of fibers and reinforced composites
Composition | Stalk | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
Cellulose, % | 32.6 ± 1.6 | 54.6 ± 1.3 |
Hemicellulose, % | 24.8 ± 1.0 | 12.3 ± 0.2 |
Lignin, % | 18.3 ± 1.6 | 15.7 ± 1.3 |
Ash, % | 16.6 ± 1.3 | 11.2 ± 0.6 |