Abstract:
Due to environmental concerns, natural fiber development is essential, and their utilization has recently attracted more attention. The use of jute, hemp, linen, sisal, and banana fibers in textile production is widespread around the world. Additionally, these fibers are widely accessible in many countries, including Pakistan, India, China, Turkey, and the United States. The objective of this study is to compare the physio-mechanical characteristics of the aforementioned natural fibers. All of these fibers were obtained locally. Scanning electron microscopy was used to examine the surface morphology of these natural fibers, and the results revealed that banana and sisal fibers are hollow in comparison to other fibers. A single fiber tensile testing apparatus was used to evaluate the mechanical characteristics. The highest breaking strength and elongation (%) were demonstrated by banana and sisal fibers, respectively. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to investigate the functional groups of these natural fibers. Differential calorimetry spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis were used to investigate their thermal behavior. Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis and Raman analysis were also carried out to ascertain the chemical composition