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Schematic diagram showing the alkaline degradation mechanism of plant fibers. (a) Plant fiber compounds; (b) degradation of lignin and partly hemicellulose; (c) degradation of hemicellulose; (d) stripping of cellulose microfibrils; (e) failure of cellulose microfibrils. Based on reference [46].
