Extraction of cellulose fibers from flax and hemp: a review

Abstract The paper is a review on the extraction processes of cellulosic fibers from flax and hemp. two lignocellulosic crops have long history use by humans for bast among other purposes. utility declined over time with industrial advances changes to economy, but late, an increase focus environmental impact sustainability, there renewed interest in these resources. biomass-based resource requires appreciation plant anatomy agronomical variables their cultivation harvesting. This provides overview aspects as well retting initial weakening structure preparation fiber extraction, degumming isolate bundles, delignification.