Research Article

Effect of Straw Fiber Modification Methods on Compatibility between Straw Fibers and Cement-Based Materials

Table 3

Chemical composition of straw fibers (%).

Moisture contentAsh contentHolocelluloseCellulosePentosanLigninExtracts of different solutions
Hot waterCold waterAlcohol benzene1% NaOH

5.0615.3562.4139.2717.9317.3514.9711.969.7251.26

The data were determined in accordance with the Test Method of GB/T 2677 for related ingredients of paper-making raw materials. Holocellulose is the sum of cellulose and hemicellulose in plant fiber raw materials, also known as total cellulose.