Analyzing Fiber and Vascular Bundle Characteristics, and Micro-Mechanical Properties of Oligostachyum sulcatum

Authors

  • Kangjian Zhang School of Materials and Chemistry, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China; Institute of New Bamboo and Rattan Based Biomaterials, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing 100102, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration/Beijing for Bamboo & Rattan Science and Technology, Beijing 100102, China
  • Peng Zhao School of Materials and Chemistry, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
  • Linpeng Yu School of Materials and Chemistry, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China; Institute of New Bamboo and Rattan Based Biomaterials, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing 100102, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration/Beijing for Bamboo & Rattan Science and Technology, Beijing 100102, China
  • Fukuan Dai Institute of New Bamboo and Rattan Based Biomaterials, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing 100102, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration/Beijing for Bamboo & Rattan Science and Technology, Beijing 100102, China
  • Yuxuan Chen Institute of New Bamboo and Rattan Based Biomaterials, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing 100102, China; Key Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration/Beijing for Bamboo & Rattan Science and Technology, Beijing 100102, China
  • Genlin Tian Institute of New Bamboo and Rattan Based Biomaterials, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing 100102, China
  • Youhong Wang School of Materials and Chemistry, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China

Keywords:

Oligostachyum sulcatum, Nanoindentation, Fiber, Indentation modulus of elasticity, Hardness

Abstract

The structure of vascular bundles and the mechanical properties of fibers are crucial factors determining the utilization of bamboo. This study investigated the structure of vascular bundles and evaluated the morphological and micromechanical properties of the fibers in Oligostachyum sulcatum. The results showed that the fiber length and width of O. sulcatum meet the requirements of raw materials for the papermaking process. However, the fiber content in O. sulcatum is relatively low, which may increase the cost of papermaking. The vascular bundle growth exhibited non-uniformity, especially at the top part, with no discernible pattern in bundle area changes. The nanoindentation testing demonstrated that the bamboo's indentation modulus of elasticity (IMOE) and hardness values were comparable to those of moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), suggesting its potential as a substitute in engineering applications.

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Published

2024-06-07 — Updated on 2024-06-14

How to Cite

Zhang, K., Zhao, P., Yu, L., Dai, F., Chen, Y., Tian, G., & Wang, Y. (2024). Analyzing Fiber and Vascular Bundle Characteristics, and Micro-Mechanical Properties of Oligostachyum sulcatum. BioResources, 19(3), 5019–5030. Retrieved from https://ojs.bioresources.com/index.php/BRJ/article/view/23473

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Research Article or Brief Communication