Characterisation of Axonopus compressus Fibre through Chemical Composition, Thermogravimetric Behaviour, and Moisture Content Evaluation

Authors

  • Mohammad Khalid Wahid Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3502-3926
  • Ridhwan Jumaidin Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0668-6010
  • Mohd Shahadan Mohd Suan Fakulti Kejuruteraan Pembuatan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8957-956X
  • Fahmi Asyadi Md Yusof Malaysian Institute of Chemical & Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET), Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Taboh Naning, 78000 Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0951-3078

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.110.1.172181

Keywords:

Axonopus compressus, fibre, moisture content

Abstract

The thermal properties and moisture content of Axonopus compressus, a common grass species used for various purposes, have received insufficient attention. This study aims to investigate these facets, utilising insights from previous research on the plant's numerous applications, such as soil erosion prevention, water purification, and heavy metal pollution treatment. The study extracted Axonopus compressus fibre from Melaka, Malaysia, using the water retting method and analysed its chemical composition using neutral detergent fibre (NDF), acid detergent fibre (ADF), and acid detergent lignin (ADL) according to ISO standards. The results indicated a chemical composition of 27.28 % cellulose, 22.56 % hemicellulose, and 4.79 % lignin. Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) was used to determine the fibre's thermal stability and decomposition behaviour. The initial decomposition temperature of the fibres was 228 °C, with maximum decomposition occurring at 360 °C. In addition, the moisture content was measured at 14.95 %.

Author Biographies

Mohammad Khalid Wahid, Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

mohammadkhalid@utem.edu.my

Ridhwan Jumaidin, Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Mekanikal dan Pembuatan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

ridhwan@utem.edu.my

Mohd Shahadan Mohd Suan, Fakulti Kejuruteraan Pembuatan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Hang Tuah Jaya, 76100 Durian Tunggal, Melaka, Malaysia

mohdshahadan@utem.edu.my

Fahmi Asyadi Md Yusof, Malaysian Institute of Chemical & Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET), Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Taboh Naning, 78000 Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia

fahmiasyadi@unikl.edu.my

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Published

2023-12-05

How to Cite

Mohammad Khalid Wahid, Ridhwan Jumaidin, Mohd Shahadan Mohd Suan, & Fahmi Asyadi Md Yusof. (2023). Characterisation of Axonopus compressus Fibre through Chemical Composition, Thermogravimetric Behaviour, and Moisture Content Evaluation. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 110(1), 172–181. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.110.1.172181

Issue

Vol. 110 No. 1: October (2023)

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