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Gautam Basu
Other affiliations: Assam Agricultural University
Bio: Gautam Basu is an academic researcher from Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The author has contributed to research in topics: Fiber & Retting. The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 37 publications receiving 503 citations. Previous affiliations of Gautam Basu include Assam Agricultural University.
Topics: Fiber, Retting, Geotextile, Castor oil, Dyeing
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TL;DR: The second most important natural fibre (after cotton) in terms of global consumption, is extensively used for the manufacture of flexible packaging fabrics besides its prospective use as carpet backing, decorative fabrics, and in some other fields of technical textiles.
Abstract: Cotton, jute, flax, ramie, hemp, sisal, manila hemp, wool, and silk are some of the major natural fibres, which are widely being used throughout the world. Apart from these, a large number of fibres grown in much smaller quantities in different parts of the world have local economic importance and are mostly consumed locally. Jute is the second most important natural fibre (after cotton) in terms of global consumption, is extensively used for the manufacture of flexible packaging fabrics besides its prospective use as carpet backing, decorative fabrics, and in some other fields of technical textiles. Various researchers have tried blending of jute with different fibres In order to achieve the best utilization of the positive attributes of jute fibre and to reduce its negative attributes as far as practicable. Some other reasons for blending of jute with other natural fibres are to impart fancy effect, reduce cost of end product, find out suitable admixture of natural origin to mitigate the gap be...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors used jute-high density polyethylene (HDPE) blended geotextile samples for road construction in the construction of unpaved rural roads.
56 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, an attempt has been made to extract and soften pineapple leaf fibre by decortication of leaves followed by water retting and the retted fibres were then degummed and bleached for better processibility and aesthetic look.
52 citations
TL;DR: Nano zinc oxide (ZnO) was applied on bleached jute fabric to impart fire retardant finish as discussed by the authors. But, the performance of nano ZnO was limited.
Abstract: Nano zinc oxide (ZnO) was applied on bleached jute fabric to impart fire retardant finish. Nano zinc oxide was prepared from aqueous Zinc acetate by co-precipitation method in the presence of NaOH followed by calcination at 600 °C. It was then applied on the jute fabric using an aqueous solution of Potassium Methyl Siliconate as dispersing media by pad-dry method. Among different dosages of nano ZnO treatment, application of a 0.01% nano ZnO on jute fabric showed reasonably good fire retardant performance. Nano ZnO powder so produced was characterized by confirming particle size and its distribution along with XRD. Nano zinc oxide particles coating on treated jute fabric was evidenced by FTIR, EDX, AAS and SEM analysis. Analysis of physical properties of the coated jute fabric has shown some extent of reduction in fabric tenacity, whiteness index and increase in stiffness as compared to untreated bleached jute fabric. The coating had reasonably good LOI values for as many as five wash cycles.
52 citations
TL;DR: In this article, an accelerated chemical retting of raw coconut fiber was attempted, which showed positive result towards mechanical proprieties Fine structure analysis of the treated fibres through FTIR, XRD, TGA, SEM and component analysis validates the beneficial modification with improved properties.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the recent development of cellulosic and synthetic fibres based reinforced hybrid composites is presented, focusing the attention in terms of processing, mechanical, physical, electrical, thermal and dynamic mechanical properties.
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TL;DR: The known cases of secondary thickening in recent Pteridophyta have been brought together by HILL23 in a useful resume and Botrychium and Ophioglossum, which lacks a definite layer, are described.
Abstract: Secondary thickening in pteridophytes.-The known cases of secondary thickening in recent Pteridophyta have been brought together by HILL23 in a useful resume. After stating the criteria for secondary growth, Botrychium, which has a distinct cambium, and Ophioglossum, which lacks a definite layer, are described, followed by Angiopteris and Marattia, in which a cambium forms a few xylem elements. CORMACK'S observations on the secondary wood in the nodes of Equisetum are cited, though no reference is made to the cambium in the young cone as reported by J]FFREY.24 The other cases of secondary growth include Psilotum, Selaginella spinulosa, and several species of Isoetes, especially I. hystrix, which may show a cambium outside the vascular cylinder.-M. A.
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TL;DR: In this article, a perspective review presents the advancement in the processing techniques, characterizations, future scope and methods to overcome the limitations in biofibers, biopolymers, biofilms, and bio composites.
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