SISAL

About: SISAL is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1878 publications have been published within this topic receiving 55528 citations.

Eco Friendly Sisal Fiber/Poly Lactic Acid Composite Material for Thermal Insulation Applications

Abstract: Recently several countries framed policies regarding to replacement of traditional products with environmental friendly products. In India the share of residences electricity consumption rises from 46% in 2015 to 68% in 2040 of total energy consumption. Investigators are interested in the development of biodegradable thermal insulating materials to reduce energy consumption. In the present study eco-composites were prepared using biodegradable sisal fiber and polylactic acid (PLA) for thermal insulation applications to reduce energy consumption with significant ecological advantage. Guarded heat flow method was adopted for the measurement of thermal conductivity of composites as per ASTM E1530. The variation of thermal conductivity of samples with respect to fiber content was studied. From the experimental results, it was observed that the percentage of reduction in thermal conductivity of composite from 0 to 9.75 with the increase of 0 to 30% (weight basis) sisal fiber loading. Among all the samples considered in this work, the lowest thermal conductivity (0.148 W/(m.K)) of composite was found at 30% sisal fiber reinforcement. The increase in thermal conductivity of all samples was marginal with the increase of temperature. The Sisal/PLA composite could be considered as eco-friendly thermal insulation material. This material not only reduces the energy consumption but also reduces greenhouse gas emission.

Sisal hemp soap

Abstract: Sisal hemp soap comprises raw materials in parts by weight as follows: 5%-10% of sisal hemp extract, 10%-13% of coconut oil, 20%-23% of palm oil, 21%-38.3% of olive oil, 8.5%-9% of sodium hydroxide and 20%-23% of water. The sisal hemp extract in the raw material components is prepared through steps as follows: after sisal hemp is subjected to fiber extraction, the other left mesophyll and short fiber are dissolved or form precipitation in water, the short fiber is removed, then water is removed through filter pressing, and finally, a product is dried for standby application.

Environment-friendly and durable sisal bag and preparation method thereof

Abstract: The invention discloses an environment-friendly and durable sisal bag and a preparation method thereof. The environment-friendly and durable sisal bag comprises raw materials in parts by weight as follows: sisal fibers, shengma fibers, ramie fibers, bamboo fibers, carbon fibers, banana fibers, konjac starch, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl chloride, aromatic particles, negative ion mineral particles, thermoplastic polyurethane, titanium dioxide, laccase, agar, a plasticizer, a surfactant, a plant extract solution and an antibacterial agent. The natural degradable fibers including the sisal fibers, the shengma fibers, the ramie fibers, the bamboo fibers, the carbon fibers and the banana fibers are selected as the main raw materials, the plastic bag can be degraded rapidly in a natural state by means of combined use of titanium dioxide and the laccase, and by means of cooperation with other additives such as the plasticizer, the surfactant and the like, the environment-friendly and durable sisal bag is easy to degrade and has higher environmental resistance, water resistance, durability and antibacterial property.