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Lignocellulosic composition of the sisal fiber.
| Analysis | Natura Sisal Fiber/% | * Treated Sisal Fiber/% |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | 6.27 | - |
| Ash | 1.20 | - |
| Extractives | 1.75 | - |
| Hemicellulose | 31.81 | 23.70 |
| Lignin | 11.07 | 17.65 |
| Alpha cellulose | 48.20 | 38.87 |
* Composition after pretreatment at 120 °C and acid concentration of 2.5% (v/v).
