Extraction and Characterization of Sponge Gourd Outer Skin Fiber

Plant-derived natural fibers have recently been used as a promising reinforcement in polymer matrix composites. Fibers from the inner sponge of luffa cylindrica fruit subject several studies various resins. However, no research has done on Sponge Gourd Outer Skin Fiber (SGOSF). The present work is aimed to extract and characterize chemical physical properties novel lignocellulosic fiber obtained outer skin (waste material) matured Luffa Cylindrica plant fruit. Characteristic composition, structure, compounds, thermal stability, morphology (SGOSF) were investigated. results revealed that SGOSF had cellulose (81.69 wt. %), lignin (10.14 wax (0.22 wt.%), ash content (1.18 %). density was reported 1.394 g/cm3. Thermal study indicate withstanding temperature up 320°C. Fourier transform infrared analysis (FTIR) determine molecular structure SGOSFs. SGOSFs show tensile strength 438.5 MPa. These could be sound composites for applications.