Form Agro-Waste to Bio-Resources: Innovative Extraction of Banana Pseudostems Fibre
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Bannana pseudostems fibres, chemical treatment, Cellulose, FTIR AnalysisAbstract
Banana is one of the most widely cultivated crops in tropical and subtropical regions, and its cultivation generates a significant amount of agricultural waste in the form of banana pseudostems after fruit harvesting. The extraction of fibre from banana stem offers an effective and sustainable solution for waste management while contributing to eco-friendly material development. Banana fibre is a natural, biodegradable, renewable, and cost-effective lignocellulosic fibre with high cellulose content, good tensile strength, and excellent moisture absorbency. The process of banana fibre extraction typically involves mechanical decortication of the pseudostem, followed by washing and drying to remove non-fibrous materials. Additional chemical or enzymatic treatments may be applied to improve fibre purity, flexibility, and durability depending on the intended application. These extraction methods require relatively low energy input and can be adapted for small-scale rural operations, making them suitable for decentralized production systems. The extraction of fibre from banana stem represents a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to agricultural waste utilization. It contributes significantly to resource efficiency, pollution reduction, and the development of green materials. Promoting banana fibre extraction and its applications can play a vital role in achieving sustainable development goals related to responsible consumption, climate action, and rural development. In this paper Banana waste can be turned into useful fibre, offering a sustainable solution for waste management and eco-friendly materials. The fibre is natural, strong, and absorbent, with a simple, energy-efficient extraction process.
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