Gross Morphology and Absorption Capacity of Cell-Fibers from the Fibrous Vascular System of Loofah (Luffa cylindrica)

Kheir Eddine Bal, Youcef Bal, Abdelaziz Lallam · 2004 · Textile Research Journal

Summary. This paper examines how loofah plant fibers absorb liquids based on their microscopic structure. Researchers tested raw fibers and chemically treated fibers using water and salt solutions. They found that loofah's natural spongy structure, made of bundled cells with small channels, enables strong liquid absorption—up to 22.6 grams of liquid per gram of fiber. Chemical treatment with formaldehyde further improved absorption capacity.

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Bal, K. E., Bal, Y., & Lallam, A.. (2004). Gross Morphology and Absorption Capacity of Cell-Fibers from the Fibrous Vascular System of Loofah (Luffa cylindrica). Textile Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/004051750407400310

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DOI: 10.1177/004051750407400310
Countries: France
Regions: Europe
Categories: agtech, food-systems, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28