Characterization of Lignocellulosic Fibers Reinforced with Poly(vinyl alcohol)

The demands for materials made of plastics are rapidly increasing, especially in food packaging application. Recently, attention has been drawn to the use bio-reinforced composites packaging, automotive, medical and construction applications due increased concern environmental sustainability. Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) films reinforced with crystals (unbleached) prepared by solution casting method possessed significantly improved properties compared film cellulose (bleached). From results, PVA addition 4% (w/w) crystalline exhibited best combination properties. In good mechanical properties, this composite water resistance biodegradability. absorption biocomposite was found be 22.63%. X - ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, peaks observed at 2θ = 22.4384. scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis it that fractures surfaces were smooth even without any porosity uniform dispersion jute matrix.