Physical and Mechanical Properties of Paper Made from Beaten Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber Incorporated with Microcrystalline Cellulose

Oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB), an abundant fiber material obtained after extracting the oil from the strands, is classified as short fiber which needs supporting agent in order to enhance its mechanical strength for papermaking purpose. The main objective of this research is to investigate the ef...

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Published in:Journal of natural fibers 2022-03, Vol.19 (3), p.999-1011
Main Authors: Ismail, Faris Syahiran, Mohamed Asa'ari, Ainun Zuriyati, Mohd Yussof, Nur Aqeela, Chin Hao, Lee, Mohammad Padzil, Farah Nadia, Hua, Lee Seng, Abdullah, Luqman Chuah, Jawaid, Mohammad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
beating revolution
Cellulose
Crystalline cellulose
Fibers
Fruits
kraft paper
Mechanical properties
Microcrystalline cellulose
oil palm empty fruit bunch
Opacity
Optical properties
paper characteristics
Papermaking
Physical properties
Porosity
Quality
Short fibers
Tensile strength
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Summary:Oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB), an abundant fiber material obtained after extracting the oil from the strands, is classified as short fiber which needs supporting agent in order to enhance its mechanical strength for papermaking purpose. The main objective of this research is to investigate the effects of beaten EFB fibers incorporated with microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). Two types of beaten EFB fibers from 500 to 1000 revolutions were applied with MCC. The selected percentage of MCC addition was 0%, 3%, 6%, and 9%. Papermaking process was conducted according to TAPPI Standard T 205 sp-02. By incorporating MCC into EFB fibers, the porosity of the paper decreased while the opacity increased. Paper with 6% of MCC addition had the highest mechanical properties especially on the tensile strength. Beating effect was also found as a great factor in influencing the strength of the papers made from EFB fibers with MCC. Beating revolution of 500 showed excellent properties for tear, burst, and folding endurance. Based on physical, mechanical, and optical properties, the produced paper is found potential in the manufacture of writing or high-quality printing grade paper.
ISSN:1544-0478
1544-046X
DOI:10.1080/15440478.2020.1779896