The results of the chemical analyses of EFBs are shown in Table 3. The cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin contents of EFB were 22.24%, 20.58%, and 30.45%, respectively. The cellulose value is much lower than that found in the literature whereas the hemicellulose and lignin values are within the reported range (Table 3). EFB has a lower cellulose content than palm fiber and wood but a higher content than shells (Table 3).