Developing Organic Fabric from Aquatic Cellulosic Waste
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a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Fig. 7 SEM images of lotus fiber (cross-sectional view) a 50×, b 100×, c 150×, d 200×, e 300×
, f 500×, g 1000×, h 2000×, i 3500×
Table 1 Burning test of lotus
fiber
Fiber type
Cellulosic fiber
When approaching flame
Catches fire rapidly
When in flame
Burn with light grey smoke
After removal from flame
Continues to burn afterglow
Residue
Soft black crushable ash
Odor
Burning paper
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a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
Fig. 7 SEM images of lotus fiber (cross-sectional view) a 50×, b 100×, c 150×, d 200×, e 300×
, f 500×, g 1000×, h 2000×, i 3500×
Table 1 Burning test of lotus
fiber
Fiber type
Cellulosic fiber
When approaching flame
Catches fire rapidly
When in flame
Burn with light grey smoke
After removal from flame
Continues to burn afterglow
Residue
Soft black crushable ash
Odor
Burning paper