Physico-mechanical characterization of poly (butylene succinate) and date palm fiber-based biodegradable composites

The main objective of this research was to study the influence an enzymatic treatment process date palm fibers on their chemical and morphological properties as well physical mechanical characteristics composites filled with raw treated fibers. To end, three extraction approaches were considered (a combination xylanase pectinase enzymes, enzymes followed by a one enzyme xylanase). Chemical analyses performed tensile test manufactured achieved, using extrusion injection molding process. These also subjected water absorption tests. results showed that non-cellulosic components decreased after treatments while cellulose content increased significantly. scanning electron microscope these is very effective fibrillation phenomenon. Composites high rigidity observed in case enzymatically reveal better moisture resistance compared untreated