Effects of chemical treatments on hemp fibre structure

► Chemical treatments alter the contents of fibre constituents. ► Fibre constituents such as cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin were separated from the treated fibres. ► Chemical and thermal behaviour of fibre constituents were analysed. ► Hemicellulose was less thermally stable than the cellulose and lignin. ► Hemicellulose was primarily responsible for moisture absorption of the fibre.