In the present era, materials extracted from renewable sources, eco-friendly, biodegradable, etc., are preferred by everyone to save Earth from future problems. Bagasse is one of the most eco-friendly resources suitable for various applications; bagasse fiber is extracted from sugar cane rind in two different steps: mechanical separation and chemical extraction. Further nonwoven fabric & composite sheets are manufactured from extracted fibers alone or blending it with cotton/ramie/ Polypropylene. In this article, we have described basic information of bagasse fiber, fiber extraction technique, manufacturing technique of bagasse nonwoven & composite, and its applications.

The extraction of bagasse fibers from sugar cane does not require a complicated technological process. Bagasse is an eco-friendly, biodegradable fiber produced at a lower cost and widely used for many applications. Further research in this field will help to find better applications for this fiber. This type of nonwoven material is made to provide an efficient, easily deployable method of cleaning up oil spills and recovering the oil. Bagasse fiber nonwovens can be used to make flowerpots. The bagasse fiber nonwovens can be used as bedding material for poultry farms. Sugarcane Bagasse is one of the most eco-friendly, sustainable, renewable resources suitable for high-quality paper making.

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About Authors:

Mahamadusman M. Makandar is a part of the Raymond Zambaiti Ltd., Kolhapur.

Sagar Baburao Pol is a part of the Department of Textile Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi.