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  • Fiber swelling

    Determine ability of individual fibers to absorb liquid and swell.

    https://www.protocols.io/edit/fiber-swelling-experiment-using-foldscope-b6fgrbjw

  • Lignin staining

    Identify lignin content of individual fibers using chemical staining or UV light.

  • Absorption capacity

    Determine mass of liquid absorbed

  • Water retention

    Determine how well fibers are able to retain liquid against centrifugal forces

  • Vertical wicking

    Determine the transport capacity of a fiber network by balancing capillary forces against gravity.

  • Chemical modification

    Improve the capacity for water absorption and retention by chemically modified fibers obtained from raw plant matter.

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