scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF FIBRE CHARACTERISTICS OF SPONDIA MOMBIN L. (ANACARDIACEAE) FOR PULP AND PAPER PRODUCTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 511-516
Author(s):  
E. T. Tembe ◽  
David Oriabure Ekhuemelo ◽  
B. T. Aondoaver
Keyword(s):  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Fibre Diameter ◽  
Fibre Length ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Paper Production ◽  
Paper Making ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Range Test ◽  
Fibre Characteristics

The fibre characteristics of five Spondia mombin stands were studied to determine their suitability for pulp and paper production. Wood slivers obtained parallel to grain at three (3) different positions along the bole were macerated in combined identical amounts of glacial acetic acid plus hydrogen peroxide under heat at between 80-100o C. Macerated fibres were washed clean of mixture and mounted on slide for microscopic examination of fibre characteristics. Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was employed for the experiment. Data were analysed using one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) while, the Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) was used to separate means of significant differences among the treatments. Results show that significant differences existed in fibre characteristic of sampled trees, however the fibre length ranged from 0.98-1.0 mm, fibre diameter (18.22-21.47 um), lumen width (10.90-12.98 um) and cell wall thickness (3.86-4.60 um). Significant differences were also observed among the derived fibre characteristics, the Runkel ratio ranged from 0.66-8.89, elasticity coefficient (57.22-60.50 %), coefficient of rigidity (19.78-22.24 %), slenderness ratio (43.27-46.5). This implied that, the fibres of S. mombin were short and elastic which make the wood species an appropriate raw material for pulp and paper making especially when blended with other long fibre species.

scholarly journals Anatomical and chemical characterization of Alstonia boonei for pulp and paper production

Les/Wood ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kojo Agyapong Afrifah ◽  
Enoch Adjei-Mensah
Keyword(s):  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Fibre Diameter ◽  
Fibre Length ◽  
Basic Density ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Pulp Yield ◽  
Thin Wall ◽  
Paper Production ◽  
Fibre Characteristics

Alstonia boonei, an abundant lesser utilized species within the West African Subregion, was evaluated as an alternative raw material for pulp and paper production. The basic density (BD), fibre characteristics [fibre length (FL), fibre diameter (FD), lumen diameter (LD) and wall thickness (WT)], derived anatomical indices [Flexibility Ratio (FR), Slenderness Ratio (SR), Rigidity Coefficient (RC), Luce’s Shape Factor (LSF), Solids Factor (SF) and Runkel Ratio (RR)] and chemical composition (lignin, holocellulose, 1% NaOH solubility and ash contents) of A. boonei were studied to evaluate variation along the trunk (base, middle and top portions) and ascertain its suitability for pulp and paper production. Significant variations were observed in the density and fibre characteristics along the trunk of the tree. Although the FD was large, the observed adequate FL, thin-wall and large LD implied easy beating of fibres and manufacture of dense, smooth and strong papers. The favourable SF, RR, FR, RC, and LSF values obtained for the fibres would produce papers with suitable burst and tearing strengths and folding endurance. Chemically the lower lignin (< 30%), ash and 1% NaOH solubility and the high holocellulose contents of A. boonei, will generate a higher pulp yield. A. boonei although a low-density species, will be desirable for pulp and paper production.

MORPHOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF HURA CREPITANS L. (EUPHORBIACEAE) AS PROSPECTIVE RESOURCE FOR PULP AND PAPERMAKING

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 186-192
Author(s):  
E. T. Tembe ◽  
David Oriabure Ekhuemelo ◽  
R. Astuwe
Keyword(s):  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Fibre Diameter ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Short Fibres ◽  
Hura Crepitans ◽  
Rigidity Coefficient ◽  
High Flexibility ◽  
Fibre Characteristics

Hura crepitans L. (Euphorbiaceae) is a tropic tree species that was investigated for pulp and paper characteristics in this study. The diameters of five (5) different stands of Hura crepitans trees were first determined using diameter tape. Wood slivers were obtained from sapwood of the trees parallel to grain and at three (3) different positions along the axis, at the base (5%), middle (50%) and top (90%). The wood slivers were macerated in a mixture of equal volumes of glacial acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide at between 80 -100 degrees Celsius for 2 hours. Macerated fibres were washed and used to prepare microscopic slides where 15 fibres were measured per slide. Data recorded was subjected to One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) based on Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Results show that both the primary fibre characteristics and derived characteristics were significantly different at p<0.05? The mean fibre characteristics ranged as follows, Fibre lengths (0.87-1.16 mm), Fibre diameter (18.84 - 24.44 µm), Lumen width (9.92-16.89 µm) and Cell wall thickness (3.93-4.60 µm). The derived mean fibre characteristics ranged as follows; Runkel ratio (0.36-0.78), Elasticity coefficient (44.20-67.91%), Rigidity coefficient (15.98-27.82 %) and Slenderness ratio (0.44-0.80). This result implies that Hura crepitans has short fibres with high flexibility, which can collapse easily and form a fully bonded paper and is therefore recommended for pulp and paper production

scholarly journals Relationship between Leaf and Fibre Characteristics of Agave sisalana

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Ighoyivwi Onakpoma ◽  
Abiodun Oluwafemi Oluwadare ◽  
Nkolika Benedeth Ndulue ◽  
Timothy Adeyinka Amusan
Keyword(s):  
Lignin Content ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Fibre Diameter ◽  
Fibre Length ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Leaf Dimensions ◽  
Agave Sisalana ◽  
Fibre Characteristics

With decrease in wood from the forest, non-wood fibres have attracted interest in the production of pulp and paper products in recent times due to their short growth cycles, moderate irrigation and fertilizer requirements as well as their low lignin content. The use of these plants will aid sustainable development in the pulp and paper industry. This study investigated leaf dimensions and fibre characteristics of Agave sisalana and how the leaf dimensions relates to its fibre characteristics. Leaves were collected from three sisal plant stands in Oyo State, Nigeria. The plant whorl was divided systematically into bottom, middle and top from which five leaves were randomly collected from each whorl position. The fibres of the leaves were extracted from which 2cm of fibres were taken from three positions on the leaf (top, middle and base). Extracted fibres were macerated and 3375 fibres were measured. The result shows that Agave sisalana leaves collected at the top had the longest length and was also widest at the base and middle. The average fibre length was 1.69 mm, while the fibre diameter, lumen width and cell wall thickness of Agave sisalana were 16.98 µm, 12.33 µm and 2.32 µm respectively. The slenderness ratio averaged 99.4 while the coefficient of flexibility averaged 72.61. The highest value of the runkel ratio of Agave sisalana was 0.42. There was significant negative correlation between leaf characteristics and fibre characteristics. Young sisal (Agave sisalana) leaves produced the best fibre characteristics suitable for the production of high quality paper.

scholarly journals Pulp and paper production from oil palm empty fruit bunches: A current direction in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Paper Industry ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Cellulose Fibres ◽  
Paper Production ◽  
Paper Making

The pulp and paper industry is advanced rapidly since there are many types of raw materials containing cellulose fibres that could be used to produce different kinds of paper by different methods in the mills. In Malaysia, one of the abundant non-wood materials for pulp and paper production is empty fruit bunch (EFB) from the oil palm. The EFB is the main fibrous residue and natural fibre which has promising potential as an alternative to replace woody materials. This study provides insight into the use of EFB as an alternative non-wood fibre resource in pulp and paper making. The potential of oil palm EFB transformed into valuable fibre material was elaborated. In this review, detailed information on the properties of EFB for pulp and paper making process to identify the chemical composition and fibre morphology were discussed. Recent advanced applications including nanocellulose from EFB, polymeric hydrogel, and antimicrobial papers were discussed to demonstrate high commercialization for pulp and paper technology. The three-dimensional (3D) printing technique has been employed due to the high complexity of paper products. The future trends and challenges regarding the use of EFB in pulp and paper making were also reviewed. This study demonstrated that the EFB has met the demand of the market chains as a potential raw material in paper making and manufacturing.

scholarly journals Fiber dimension of Makurdi grown Musa balbisiana Colla parts and their suitability in paper production

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-107
Author(s):  
David Oriabure Ekhuemelo ◽  
◽  
Vivian Ojoma Aidoko ◽  
Veronica Eyakamo Abu ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fibre Diameter ◽  
Fibre Length ◽  
Calculated Data ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Cellulose Fibres ◽  
Musa Balbisiana ◽  
Paper Production ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Fibre Morphology

This study evaluated the fibre morphology of Musa balbisiana leaf, stalk and stem portions for pulp and paper production. Samples of Musa balbisiana portions were prepared and macerated in equal volume of glacial acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide in ratio 1:1. Twenty cellulose fibres from each portion were randomly selected using Reichert visopan microscope to determine the physical fibre morphology while the derived fibre indices were calculated. Data collected were subjected to one way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Follow up tests carried out using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Results showed that means of fibre length, fibre diameter, cell wall thickness and lumen width ranged between 1.35 and 2.46 mm, 16.46 and 33.34 µm, 7.58 and 24.99 µm, and 3.54 and 3.56 µm, respectively. The mean values of fibre length of Musa balbisiana leaf and stalk were not significant but were significantly different from the mean values of the stem at p<0.05. The mean values of felting rate, elasticity coefficient, rigidity coefficient, Runkel ratio and F factor ranged from 84.47 to 142.43, 48.94 to 76.07%, 11.96 to 25.53%, 0.34 to 1.12 and 433.50 to 627.22, respectively. The leaf stalk of Musa balbisiana had the best Runkel ratio of 0.34 while Musa balbisiana stem had the best fibre length of 2.46 mm. Results further showed that while fibre length of stalk and stem portions of Musa balbisiana were long fibres, the leaf portion was short fibre. Runkel ratios of Musa balbisiana stalk, Leaf and stem were very good, good and poor, respectively while the Leaf, stalk and stem were elastic, high elastic and rigid fibre, respectively. In conclusion, Musa balbisiana has proved to be a very suitable non-wood, agricultural based material for pulp and paper production.

scholarly journals Axial and Radial Variation of Fibre Characteristics of Bambusa vulgaris

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
A. F. Aderounmu ◽  
E. A. Adelusi
Keyword(s):  
Radial Direction ◽  
Fibre Diameter ◽  
Fibre Length ◽  
Peripheral Region ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Bambusa Vulgaris ◽  
Sampling Height ◽  
Anatomy Laboratory ◽  
Fibre Characteristics

This study was carried out to investigate the axial and radial variations of fibre characteristics of Bambusa vulgaris. There were eighteen treatments for both axial and radial variations. The treatments were replicated three (3) times, in Complete Randomized Design (CRD). The experiment was carried out at the Wood Anatomy Laboratory of the Department of Forest Product Development and Utilization, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan. Three samples (3) stands of B. vulgaris were randomly selected. Samples collected were cut into 10cm discs at 25%, 50% and 75% of the total height (axial positioning). The samples discs were partitioned into two zones which are core and peripheral (bark) layers. From each of the disc, 3 slivers were obtained both from radial and axial positions. Slivers obtained were macerated with an equal volume (1:1) of 10% glacial Acetic acid and 30% Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) at 100 ±2°C. The resulting image on light microscope screen was measured for fibre length, fibre diameter and lumen width. At 50% sampling height and at outer layer, the highest fibre length of 3.25 mm, followed by 3.06 mm of bamboo sample stand 3 while the least 2.28 mm was recorded in sample stands 2 of 75% axial positioning and at peripheral layer. The lumen width ranged between 3.52 × 10-3 μm to 4.46 × 10-3 μm in the radial direction from the core to the peripheral (bark) of the bamboo. The result obtained for mean values of fiber diameter along the bamboo height ranged from 3.53 × 10-3 µm to 4.46 × 10-3 µm across the three (3) bamboo stands, sampling height and radial direction sampling respectively. Among the fibre positioning, the fibre collected from 50% of the sampling height have higher fibre diameter, lumen width and fibre diameter at the peripheral region compare to the others.

scholarly journals Deriving Wealth from the Dry Matter of Some Under-Utilised Plant Parts

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 293-299
Author(s):  
Otoide J. E.* ◽  
Ihinmikaiye, S. O. ◽  
Otoide, T. F.
Keyword(s):  
Carica Papaya ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Panicum Maximum ◽  
Wealth Creation ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Paper Production ◽  
Production Industry

The possibility of creating wealth in pulp and paper industry from the underutilized dry matters of the leaf sheaths of the pseudostem (Musa paradisiaca and M. sapientum), leaf stalk (Carica papaya) and stems (Panicum maximum and Andropogon tectorum) have been established from the anatomical parameters and indexes (fibre lengths and diameters, lumen width, cell wall thickness, Runkels ratio, flexibility coefficient (%) and slenderness ratio) of the fibres using standard procedures. Results obtained revealed that the Runkels ratio of the fibres in the five dry matters were 0.60, 0.44, 0.40, 0.87 and 0.93 for Musa sapientum, M. paradisiaca, Carica papaya, Panicum maximum and Andropogon tectorum respectively. These values, each been less than 1 (˂ 1) recommends each of the dry matters as suitable alternative source of raw materials for pulp and paper production industry. It was recommended that these dry plant materials be henceforth harnessed as alternative sources of raw materials for pulp and paper production industry as another means of wealth creation instead of allowing them to waste and cause environmental nuisance.

scholarly journals KAJIAN KARAKTERISTIK KIMIA, FISIK, DAN SENSORIS KERIPIK SIMULASI BERBAHAN DASAR IKAN BANDENG (Chanos chanos) DAN TEPUNG KACANG HIJAU (Vigna radiata L.) SEBAGAI MAKANAN RINGAN SUMBER PROTEIN

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Fadlilah Arrosyid ◽  
Sigit Prabawa ◽  
Bara Yudhistira ◽  
Windi Atmaka
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Significance Test ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Physical Analysis ◽  
Chanos Chanos ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Crude Fiber Content ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Range Test

Diversification of food products one of which can be applied to snacks.. One type of snack that is quite<br />successful in the market is the chips. To improve the value of the nutritive value of these chips is by making<br />simulation chips. Based on protein content of milkfish and mung beans are high then used as raw material for<br />the manufacture of simulated chips.This study aims to determine the best simulation of milkfish and mung beans<br />flour based on characteristics of chemical, physical, and sensory. Experimental design using in this research<br />was Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with one factor, that was ratio variation of milkfish and mung bean<br />flour. Based on the results of chemical, physical, and sensory analyzes obtained were analyzed statistically by<br />using one way ANOVA method, if there was a difference, it was followed with significance test using Duncan’s<br />Multiple Range Test (DMRT) at significance level of α = 0,05.<br />Based on the results of the study showed the best formulation results on F3 (20% milled milkfish meat +<br />80% mung beans flour). Result of chemical analysis of simulation chips at F3 that is moisture content 3,53% wb;<br />ash content 3,44% db, fat content 25,78% db; protein content 18,84% db; carbohydrate content 51,93% db;<br />FFA content of 0.45% db; crude fiber content 5,57% db; and total calories 527.17 kcal / 100gram. Result of<br />physical analysis of simulation chips on F3 that is hardness 7,95 N and wholeness 92,97%. While on the sensory<br />analysis the highest F3 value on parameters of color, texture, and overall.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Penambahan Buah Asam (Tamarindus indica L.) Terhadap Karakteristik Loloh Don Teter (Solanum erianthum)

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
I Wayan Ryantama Swastika Braja ◽  
I Dewa Gede Mayun Permana ◽  
I Ketut Suter
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Total Phenolics ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Total Flavonoids ◽  
Tamarindus Indica ◽  
Total Solids ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Range Test

Loloh teter leaf is one of the traditional drinks in Bali, it made from raw material of teter leaf and other matter such as tamarind fruit, sugar and salt. The study aims to determine the effect of additional tamarind fruit (Tamarindus indica L.) to produce Loloh Teter leaf (Solanum erianthum) with the best characteristics. The experimental design used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with the addition of tamarind fruit treatment consisting of 6 levels, namely : 0%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2% and 2.5%. The treatment was repaeated 3 times for abtaining obtained 18 experimental units. The data obtained were analyzed by variance and if the treatment had significant effect followed by Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results of this study indicate that the treatment of tamarind fruit addition has a very significant effect (P<0,01) on total phenolics, total flavonoids, vitamin C, antioxidant activity, total solids, color (hedonic test) and taste (scoring test). The best treatment in this study was the addition of 2,5% tamarind fruit with the total phenolics 0.86 GAE/100ml, total flavonoids 0.48 QE/100ml, vitamin C 26.39 mg/100ml, antioxidant activity 47.05% with IC50 valued 271,382.73 ppm, total solids 7.44%, the color is usual as well as, the aroma is rather liked, the teste is sour and rather liked and overall acceptance is rather liked.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Rhododendron Luteum and Rhododendron Ponticum in Pulp and Paper Production

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 365-370
Author(s):  
Emre Birinci ◽  
Ahmet Tutuş ◽  
Mustafa Çiçekler
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Kappa Number ◽  
Pulp And Paper ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Paper Properties ◽  
Paper Production ◽  
Rhododendron Ponticum ◽  
Breaking Length ◽  
Pulp Properties ◽  
Cooking Conditions

In this study, Rhododendron luteum and Rhododendron ponticum were evaluated as raw material for pulp and paper production. 12 different sodium borohydride (NaBH4) added cooking trials were performed for each sample and kraft method was used for pulp production. Pulp properties, such as yield, kappa number and viscosity, and physical properties, such as breaking length and burst index, were determined for each trial. Besides, the effects of active alkali and NaBH4 on the pulp and paper properties were also examined. Optimum cooking conditions were obtained by using 18 % active alkali for NaBH4-free cooking experiments and 0.5 % NaBH4 and 18 % active alkali for NaBH4-added cooking experiments. In NaBH4-added pulping condition, the screened yield, kappa number and viscosity of R. luteum were found to be 43.4 %, 40.1 and 949 cm3/g1, respectively. The respective values for R. ponticum were 41.9 %, 44.5 and 885 cm3/g1. The screened yields of R. luteum and R. ponticum increased by about 2.8 % and 5.3 %, respectively, with 5 % addition of NaBH4 compared to NaBH4-free cooking experiments. Furthermore, with the addition of NaBH4, the kappa numbers decreased while the viscosity increased. The physical properties of the produced papers were also improved by using NaBH4 in cooking liquor. According to the obtained results, it was found that R. luteum and R. ponticum species can be evaluated for pulp and paper production.

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