Essay On Corn Husks

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Corn husk fibers have been extracted by alkalization process. The effect of extraction process parameters on physical and mechanical properties and the durability of corn husk fibers. The extracted fibres are further used as surface embellishment on different fabric to see the texture. Key Words: corn husk, biodegradable, fibers, extraction, fiber properties, Alkalization, embroidery, sustainable. INTRODUCTION Corn husks are the outer covering of an ear of corn. Commercially bought Corn husks are commonly the whole husk and are sun, air or oven dried. Husking of corn is the process of removing its outer layers, leaving only the cob or seed rack of the corn. Various types of natural fibers have been the subject …show more content…

• Then the corn husk will be treated with the alkaline solution (NaOH). • Then the fibers of the corn husk will be collected after alkaline treatment. • The extracted fibers will be utilized for surface technique. EXPERIMENTATION Materials and methods Corn husks were collected from a local market. Fresh and young husk leaves with lighter-green color were subjected to fiber extraction treatment. SAMPLE PREPARATION The corn husks were bought and washed with hot water and then dried in the sun for at least 2 days. When the husks were dried it gets ready for the alkalization treatment with NaOH. PROCEDURE 1. First the corn husk was boiled in a beaker for about 45 minutes to remove all the impurities. 2. In a beaker measure and put 5grams of NaOH in 3 litre of water and stir it with a glass rod. 3. Then in a steel vessel put the corn husk and the NaOH solution. 4. Leave it for boil for 2 hours. 5. After 2 hours take out the husks and wash it with cold water. 6. Take the husk and leave it to dry for 2 days. FEATURES OF CORN

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