Table 3.
Onset degradation temperature (Ton) and temperature at maximum degradation rate (Td) of untreated and treated fibres of E. tereticornis and C. equisetifolia.
| Species | Treatment conditions | Onset degradation temperature (Ton) (°C) | Temperature at maximum degradation rate (Td) (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. tereticornis | Untreated | 236.45 | 343.68 |
| Alkali treated | 266.69 | 348.88 | |
| Bleached fibres | 236.03 | 334.64 | |
| Nanofibres | 255.89 | 343.85 | |
| C. equisetifolia | Untreated | 224.86 | 327.90 |
| Alkali treated | 261.16 | 360.28 | |
| Bleached fibres | 267.50 | 351.00 | |
| Steam exploded | 244.43 | 345.35 |