Samples 2θ (am) 2θ (002) CrI (%) Raw fibers 17.6 21.3 25.1 Alkali treated fibers 17.9 21.7 54.1 Bleached fibers 18.1 22.0 57.5 Acid hydrolysed fibers 18.3 22.2 60.3

Table 2: Crystallinity index (CrI) of pomelo albedo fibers at different stages of treatment