Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties and Characterization of Natural Fiber Composites Reinforced Poly(Lactic Acid): Miswak (Salvadora Persica L.) Fibers

Table 3

Constituents of miswak fiber and other natural fibers.

Fiber	Cellulose (wt. %)	Hemicellulose (wt. %)	Lignin (wt. %)	Reference
Miswak	21.81	28.12	5.09	Present study
Kenaf	70	19	3	[39]
Sugar palm	37.3	4.71	17.93	[40]
EFB	45	21	23	[41]
Hemp	70.2-74.4	17.9-22.4	3.7-5.7	[37]
Flax	71	18.6-20.6	2.2	[37]
Jute	61-71.5	13.6-20.6	12-13	[37]
Sisal	45	14.2	20.5	[42]