A Comparative Study on Chemical and Biological Methods for Partial ‎Degradation of Lignocellulose in Coconut Coir Fibers

Sowmini. N; Yogavarshini D. N; Senthil Kumar J

doi:10.14419/nxncvx93

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A Comparative Study on Chemical and Biological Methods for Partial ‎Degradation of Lignocellulose in Coconut Coir Fibers

Authors:

Sowmini. N | Yogavarshini D. N | Senthil Kumar J

Publisher:

Science Publishing Corporation

Journal:

International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.14 Issue 3, pp.216-221

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001387246

pISSN:

2227-5053

DOI:

10.14419/nxncvx93

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Abstract:

 Coir bristle fibers were known for their lignin content and hardness level; they are commonly used in floor mats ‎and traditional ropes. This research proposes the application to soften and partially degrade the coir fibers ‎through an eco-friendly approach, providing a more sustainable alternative to chemical treatment. The coir ‎bristle fibers were pretreated, washed, and sterilized mechanically to eliminate surface contaminants. The ‎organism that exhibited the property of lignocellulose degradation was further considered throughout this ‎research. The isolated and highly efficient strains were subjected to biochemical characterization followed by their ‎treatment against the identified bristle coir fibers. Based on the incubation time, the post-treatment included ‎neutral washing and drying of the fibers, and a comparative analysis was performed among the two identified ‎strains. The Bacillus, Pseudomonas spp were cultured and inoculated into the fibers under controlled conditions, ‎and based on the degradation results obtained, Bacillus spp showed better results than Pseudomonas spp. ‎Hence, Bacillus spp was considered for a high-throughput technique as a 16S RNA sequence to arrive at ‎species-level identification. This eco-friendly treatment lowers the environmental impact of fiber softening and ‎enhances the physical characteristics of coir bristle fibers for advanced applications. The new method shows a ‎promising route to the biotechnological valorization of coir and paves the way to integrate coir into ‎biodegradable composites and sustainable textiles‎.

Article Details

A Comparative Study on Chemical and Biological Methods for Partial ‎Degradation of Lignocellulose in Coconut Coir Fibers

Authors:

Sowmini. N | Yogavarshini D. N | Senthil Kumar J

Publisher:

Science Publishing Corporation

Journal:

International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.14 Issue 3, pp.216-221

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001387246

pISSN:

2227-5053

DOI:

10.14419/nxncvx93

Coir Bristle Fibers

Bacillus SPP

Pseudomonas SPP

Chemical Degradation

Biological Degradation

Issues

Article Details

A Comparative Study on Chemical and Biological Methods for Partial ‎Degradation of Lignocellulose in Coconut Coir Fibers

Authors: Sowmini. N | Yogavarshini D. N | Senthil Kumar J

Publisher: Science Publishing Corporation

Journal: International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.14 Issue 3, pp.216-221

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001387246

pISSN: 2227-5053

DOI: 10.14419/nxncvx93

Coir Bristle Fibers

Bacillus SPP

Pseudomonas SPP

Chemical Degradation

Biological Degradation

Issues

Authors:

Sowmini. N | Yogavarshini D. N | Senthil Kumar J

Publisher:

Science Publishing Corporation

Journal:

International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Vol.14 Issue 3, pp.216-221

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001387246

pISSN:

2227-5053

DOI:

10.14419/nxncvx93