Smart Processing Of Agro-Waste Into Textile Bast Fibers

Abstract

The aim to lessen environmental effects and support circular economics is causing a radical change in the global textile sector towards sustainable methods. Making textile grade bast fiber from agriculture waste is one creative strategy that is gaining popularity. Banana Stem, Okra stalk, Flax shives, hemp hurd and sugarcane bagasse are example of lignocellulosic leftovers that are used in this process but are usually thrown away after harvest, creating disposal issues and causing environmental damage. These cellulose and hemicellulose rich agro residues have a lot potential as sustainable raw materials for the production of bast fiber. The feasibility of using agriculture waste as a source of bast fibers for textile applications is investigated in this study. By contrasting them with conventional bast fibers like jute and flax, the mechanical, physical, and chemical characteristics of fiber made from different agro wastes are highlighted.

The result show that some agriculture waste offer better biodegradability and cheaper cultivation inputs while performing on par with or even better than conventional fibers. By valuing agricultural by products, the incorporation of these fibers into textile value chain may boost rural economics and lessen reliance on virgin raw resources. This study emphasizes the increasing potential of agricultural waste in the production of bast fibers, offering a viable route to more environmental friendly textiles and encouraging advancements in the materials engineering, fiber science, and agronomy. To confirm the economic and environmental benefits of these substitute fibers, further studies should concentrate on lifespan evaluations, composite fiber mixing and industrial scale processing techniques.