Banana plant stems contain a lignocellulosic fiber which has been used for matts, fabrics, wadding and baskets, and is gaining attention as a potential reinforcement for engineering composites.
Uses
- Fabrics
- Matts
- Wadding
- Baskeys
Potential Uses
- Engineering composite uses: e.g. automobile interior components, helmets, windmill fins, cladding panels
Processes
- Collect old stems (normally left on the ground for mulching… note that the contained nutrients may need to be replenished in the soil by other means)
- Extract fibres manually or using a decorticator
More Information
- Informative research paper: Photoacoustic Thermal Characterization of Banana Fibers