Intro
Contents
Introduction to Bast Fibers
1 Introduction
2 Bast Fibers
2.1 Kenaf
2.2 Ramie
2.3 Jute
2.4 Hemp
2.5 Sunn Hemp
2.6 Roselle
2.7 Urena Lobata
2.8 Flax
2.9 Nettle
2.10 Banana
3 Properties of Bast Fibers
4 Applications of Bast Fibers
5 Conclusions
References
Effect of Extraction Methods on the Properties of Bast Fibres
1 Introduction
2 The Possible Use of Bast Fibres
3 Bast Fibres Structure
4 Major Bast Fibres for Use
4.1 Jute
4.2 Flax
4.3 Hemp
4.4 Ramie
4.5 Kenaf
4.6 Nettle

5 Fibre Extraction Process
5.1 Mechanical Extraction
5.2 Decortication
5.3 Retting
6 Production of Some Important Bast Fibres
7 Conclusion: The Future of Bast Fibres
References
Chemical Modifications of Natural Fiber Surface and Their Effects
1 Introduction
2 Natural Fibers-Classification
3 Polymers
4 Natural Fiber Composites
5 Surface Characterization
6 Chemical Treatments of Natural Fiber Composites
6.1 Silane Treatment
6.2 Alkaline Treatment
6.3 Benzoylation Treatment
6.4 Acetylation of Natural Fibers
6.5 Acrylonitrile Grafting

6.6 Maleated Coupling Gents
6.7 Permanganate Treatment
6.8 Isocyanate Treatment
7 Applications of Natural Fiber Composites
8 Chemical and Physical Treatment Impact on the Mechanical Properties
9 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
References
Physical Modification of Bast Fibre Surface and Their Effects
1 Introduction
2 Bast Fibres
3 Background Information
4 Physical and Chemical Properties of BF
5 Surface Properties of Bast Fibres
6 Fibre Surface Modification Techniques
7 Physical Treatment
7.1 Simple Mechanical Treatment

7.2 Solvent Extraction Treatment
7.3 Electric Discharge Treatment
8 Future Scope
9 Conclusion
References
Green Methods for Surface Modification of Bast Fibers
1 Introduction
2 Bast Fiber Surface Modification for Polymer Reinforcement
2.1 Biological Modifications
2.2 Coating with Bacterial Nanocellulose
2.3 Physical Modifications
2.4 Chemical Modifications
3 Conclusion
References
Surface Modification and Its Effect on Interfacial Properties
1 Introduction
2 What Are Bast Fibres?
3 Extraction Methods/Retting
4 Surface Modification

4.1 Physical Methods
4.2 Plasma
4.3 Electric Discharge
4.4 Ultrasound
4.5 Ultraviolet
5 Chemical Methods
5.1 Alkali
5.2 Silane
5.3 Maleated Coupling
5.4 Acetylation
5.5 Permanganate
5.6 Isocyanate
5.7 Benzoylation
5.8 Peroxide
5.9 Graft Copolymerization (Acrylation/Acrylonitrile Grafting)
5.10 Effect of Multiple Chemical Treatments on Interfacial Properties
6 Biological Methods
6.1 Fungi (White Rot Fungi Treatment)
6.2 Bacteria
6.3 Enzymes
7 Future Perspective
8 Conclusion
References