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Extraction and Characterization of Ethiopian Pineapple Leaf Fiber

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  • Gemeda Gebino

    (Department of Textile chemistry in Ethiopian, Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Ethiopia)

  • Nuredin Muhammed

    (Department of Textile chemistry in Ethiopian, Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Ethiopia)

Abstract

Natural fiber especially Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF) has so much to offer in the uprising world of industry. It is extracted from the leaves of the pineapple plant. Pineapple is cultivated for local consumption in Ethiopia within the regions. The pineapple leaves produce agro waste that cause problems for its disposal. This waste can be used as a raw material for value added processing contributing to maintain an ecological balance in nature. This study investigates simple methods of extracting fibres from its leaves. The method of extraction is Scrapping, retting and decorticating methods. The leaves are processed to explore practical utilization of the fibres.

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  • Gemeda Gebino & Nuredin Muhammed, 2018. "Extraction and Characterization of Ethiopian Pineapple Leaf Fiber," Current Trends in Fashion Technology & Textile Engineering, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 4(4), pages 77-83, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:ctftte:v:4:y:2018:i:4:p:77-83
    DOI: 10.19080/CTFTTE.2018.04.555644
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