Jute fiber’s intriguing qualities have made it a natural material with significant promise for use in many sectors. Compared with its synthetic rivals, this natural fiber offers the unique benefit of being readily available. It also has a CO2-neutral life cycle, is renewable, and is biodegradable. This study examines how the crystallinity of jute fibers can be improved using surface modification and gamma irradiation approaches. After receiving chemical surface treatments to enhance their characteristics, the jute fibers were exposed to various gamma radiation dosages. After treatment, XRD examination showed a significant rise in the crystallinity index, suggesting molecular structural changes. Additional confirmation of the modifications in functional groups linked to increased interchain interactions came from FTIR spectroscopy. This research provides insightful information on how surface modification and gamma irradiation work together to enhance the performance and crystallinity of jute fibers. The results indicate that integrating surface modification with gamma irradiation notably enhances the crystallinity of jute fibers, which may lead to improvements in their mechanical properties and expanded uses in composites and various industries. This study emphasizes a promising method for improving natural fibers to satisfy the requirements of sustainable material uses.
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