1. FAO, Jute, Kenaf, Sisal, Abaca, Coir and Allied Fibers Statistics (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 2013)
2. W. Wei, H. Gu, Characterization and utilization of natural coconut fibers composites. Material Des. 30, 2741 (2009)
3. A.K. Bledzki, S. Riehmane, J. Gassan, Properties and modification methods for vegetable fibers for natural fibers composites. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 59(8), 1329 (1996)
4. A.I.S. Brígida, V.M.A. Calado, L.R.B. Gonçalves, M.A.Z. Coelho, Effect of chemical treatments on properties of green coconut fiber. Carbohydr. Polym. 79, 832 (2010)
5. D.N. Mahato, B.K. Mathur, S. Bhattacharyay, Effects of alkali treatment on electrical and spectral properties of coir fiber. J. Mater. Sci. 12, 1350–1353 (1993)