Research Article

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Banyan/Ramie Fibers Reinforced with Nanoparticle Hybrid Polymer Composite

Table 2

Chemical properties of banyan and ramie fibers [17].

PropertiesRamie fiberBanyan fiber

Cellulose (%)68.6-76.370-76
Lignin (%)0.6-0.73.9-5.9
Moisture (%)7.5-17.26.3-12.7
Hemicellulose (%)13.1-1619.2-21.5
Pectin (%)1.90.8
Wax (%)0.30.7