Effect of mild alkali pretreatment on structural changes of reed (Phragmites communis Trinius) straw.

The effect of dilute sodium hydroxide (NaOH) on reed straw structural change at 105 degreeC temperature was evaluated in this study. Various concentrations of NaOH (1% to 2.5%) were used for pretreatment of reed straw at 105 degreeC for 10min.