Ecofriendly Surface Modification of Leaf Fibers via Aloe-vera and α-Enzymatic Treatment for Geo and Agro-textile Application

Objective: The surface modification and structural characterization of banana, and enset, and sisal fibers were studied by different types of bio-chemical treatments ın this research study. Methods: α-amylase enzyme and aloe vera gel were used on banana, enset, and sisal fibers as bio-chemical treatment process. Results: Enzymes used beyond the desired concentration and amount were significantly affect the mechanical strength with large percentage of weight loss. Conclusion: The test result revealed that tensile strength (TS) of sisal was improved by 20% while the TS of banana, and enset fibers was improved by 34% when treated with optimum level of bio-chemicals. Moreover, bio-chemical treatment of these leaf fibers was improved their moisture absorption properties by 25%.