Physicochemical Properties of New Plant Based Fiber from Lavender Stem

Abstract

In this study, novel cellulosic fiber was obtained from Lavandula spp. (lavender) plant stem. The physico-chemical, morphological, thermal, and mechanical behaviors of lavender fibers were characterized. The energy dispersive X-ray analysis result of lavender shows that the fibers comprise of carbon (52.79%), oxygen (47.14%), and calcium (0.07%). Fourier transform-infrared analysis revealed that lavender fibers consist of cellulose and X-ray diffraction analysis indicates that lavender fiber has 65% crystallinity index. The thermogravimetric analysis shows that the lavender fibers are stable to 362.99 degrees C. Young's modulus, tensile strength, and elongation at break of single fiber were obtained from the tensile test as 7.68-4.82 GPa, 226.65 MPa, and 2.94-4.69%, respectively.