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Journal of Materials Science
Published in: Journal of Materials Science 13/2007

01-07-2007

Structure and properties of fibres from sea-grass (Zostera marina)

Authors: P. Davies, C. Morvan, O. Sire, C. Baley

Published in: Journal of Materials Science | Issue 13/2007

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Abstract

This paper presents results from a study of fibres extracted from Zostera marina eel-grass collected from the Baltic coast. This species of sea-grass is shown to contain small diameter (around 5 μm) fibres composed of ∼57% cellulose, ∼38% of non-cellulosic polysaccharides (mainly xylan) and ∼5% of residual matter so-called Klason lignin. This composition is quite different to that of commonly used terrestrial fibres. Single fibre stiffness values up to 28 GPa were measured. This stiffness combined with a low density could provide an attractive reinforcement for composite materials, and may be particularly suitable for use in bio-degradable structures.
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Metadata
Title
Structure and properties of fibres from sea-grass (Zostera marina)
Authors
P. Davies
C. Morvan
O. Sire
C. Baley
Publication date
01-07-2007
Published in
Journal of Materials Science / Issue 13/2007
Print ISSN: 0022-2461
Electronic ISSN: 1573-4803
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-006-0546-1

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