Functionalization of cellulosic fibers by graft copolymerization of acrylonitrile and ethyl acrylate from their binary mixtures

► Graft copolymerization of Agave americana fibers from binary vinyl monomer mixtures initiated by ceric ions. ► Optimization of grafting parameters such as reaction time, temperature, concentration of initiator, monomer and nitric acid. ► Study the effect of feed composition and feed molarity on percent graft yield. ► Calculation of reactivity ratios of monomers and Study of Physico chemical, thermal properties of graft copolymers.