Research Article

Experimental Investigation on Density and Volume Fraction of Void, and Mechanical Characteristics of Areca Nut Leaf Sheath Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

Table 1

Areca nut leaf sheath fiber chemical composition [55, 56].

NamePercentage (%)

Hemicellulose7.40
α-cellulose66.08
Lignin
Pectic matters
Fatty and waxy matters
19.59
19.59
19.59