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ArticleScientific reports2026

An investigation into the physico-chemical characteristics and performance of surface-treated areca fibers.

G Manavendra, Vinay Atgur, S Basavarajappa, B Nageswara Rao, N R Banapurmath, S Dhanalakshmi, Ashok M Sajjan, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, M A Umarfarooq, S M Abdul Khader and 1 more

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G ManavendraDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Davangere, 577055, Karnataka, India.
Vinay AtgurDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Educational Foundation, Vaddeswaram, 522502, Andhra Pradesh, India.
S BasavarajappaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, GM University, Davangere, 577006, Karnataka, India.
B Nageswara RaoDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Educational Foundation, Vaddeswaram, 522502, Andhra Pradesh, India.
N R BanapurmathCentre of Excellence in Material Science, School of Mechanical Engineering, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, 580031, India. nr_banapurmath@kletech.ac.in.
S DhanalakshmiCentre of Excellence in Material Science, School of Mechanical Engineering, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, 580031, India.
Ashok M SajjanCentre of Excellence in Material Science, School of Mechanical Engineering, KLE Technological University, Hubballi, 580031, India.
Irfan Anjum BadruddinDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, King Khalid University, 61421, Abha, Saudi Arabia. magami.irfan@gmail.com.
M A UmarfarooqCenter for Material Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
S M Abdul KhaderDepartment of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India. smak.quadri@manipal.edu.
Essam R I MahmoudDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Islamic University of Madinah, 41411, Madinah, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

This research explores chemical and mechanical treatments to enhance the properties of areca husk fibers, an abundant resource in Karnataka. A primary focus of this work is the comprehensive characterization of these fibers. Fibers, averaging 35 mm in length and 300 [Formula: see text] in diameter, were extracted from the husk. Chemical analysis revealed a predominantly cellulose composition with low lignin content. Following extraction, the fibers underwent alkaline treatment, and their physical, mechanical, and chemical characteristics were thoroughly assessed. Significant improvements in mechanical properties, including tensile strength, Young's modulus, and elongation at break, were observed after alkaline treatment. The microfibrillar angle was theoretically estimated, and the calculated theoretical strength was compared with experimental results. Morphological analysis further elucidated the fiber's structural characteristics. Overall, areca fiber properties were found to be comparable to other natural fibers, highlighting their potential for developing eco-friendly and cost-effective composites.

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Alkaline treatmentAreca fibersAreca huskNatural fibersPercentage elongationUltimate tensile strengthYoung’s modulus

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