Analyzing Fiber and Vascular Bundle Characteristics, and Micro-Mechanical Properties of Oligostachyum sulcatum
Kangjian Zhang,
Peng Zhao,
Linpeng Yu,
Fukuan Dai,
Yuxuan Chen,
Genlin Tian,
Youhong Wang
Affiliations
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
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.
