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Paper Making from Banana Pseudo-Stem: Characterization and Comparison.

Authors :
Khan, M. Z. H.
Sarkar, M. A. R.
Al Imam, Forhad Ibne
Khan, M. Zahid H.
Malinen, Raimo O.
Source :
Journal of Natural Fibers; 2014, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p199-211, 13p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

This study deals with the determination of paper-making potentialities of banana pseudo-stems growing in Thailand. Chlorine dioxide (DoandD1) and extraction (Ep) treatments were all performed in sealed plastic bags in a thermostatically controlled water bath. Unbleached banana kraft pulp in the kappa number range of 23–28 was not easy to bleach with three-stage sequence ofD0-EP-D1. The determination of mechanical properties of standard paper after mild beating in the laboratory is discussed as is the interpretation of the results. As an indication of potential paper-making properties, they are important for the pulp producer in the control of fiber characteristics. The brightness was achieved at 45% ISO, with a viscosity level at 585 mL/g. Drainage of pulp was extremely slow and paper-making properties were characterized by low strength, low bulk, rough surface, and extremely poor optical properties. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15440478
Volume :
11
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Natural Fibers
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
96653991
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2013.874962