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Chemical analysis of Zm root fibres.
| Chemical composition | KMnO4 treated Zm root fibres (%) | Raw Zm root fibres (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Cellulose | 55.5 | 58.74 |
| Hemicellulose | 20.4 | 29.53 |
| Lignin | 10.2 | 19.04 |
| Pectin | 5.6 | 4.69 |
| Wax | 0.56 | 1.37 |
| Ash content (on dry basis) | 16.3 | 3.47 |
| Moisture content | 11.7 | 11.86 |
| Density (g/cc) | 1.13 | 0.64 |
