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View article: Water Holding Capacity and Mechanical Properties of Moulded Pulp from <i>Gigantochloa Levis</i> Bamboo
Water Holding Capacity and Mechanical Properties of Moulded Pulp from <i>Gigantochloa Levis</i> Bamboo Open
This study investigates the development of biodegradable olded pulp from Gigantochloa levis (GL) bamboo as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic urinal bottles used in healthcare. The pulp was produced via Kraft pulping and hyd…
View article: Optimization of Cellulose-Based Kraft Paper from <i>Gigantochloa levis</i> Bamboo: Physicochemical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties for Sustainable Packaging Applications
Optimization of Cellulose-Based Kraft Paper from <i>Gigantochloa levis</i> Bamboo: Physicochemical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties for Sustainable Packaging Applications Open
This study optimizes and characterizes the kraft pulping process for Gigantochloa levis (GL), a native Malaysian bamboo species, to evaluate its potential as a sustainable feedstock for pulp and paper production. Optimization was performed…
View article: EFEKTIVITAS LIMBAH PLTU: PENGGUNAAN FLY ASH DAN BOTTOM ASH SEBAGAI ADSORBEN UNTUK MENURUNKAN KANDUNGAN TSS LIMBAH CAIR TAHU
EFEKTIVITAS LIMBAH PLTU: PENGGUNAAN FLY ASH DAN BOTTOM ASH SEBAGAI ADSORBEN UNTUK MENURUNKAN KANDUNGAN TSS LIMBAH CAIR TAHU Open
Penelitian ini mengkaji efektivitas limbah pembakaran batubara, yaitu Fly Ash dan Bottom Ash, sebagai adsorben untuk menurunkan kadar Total Suspended Solids (TSS) dalam limbah cair industri tahu. Tujuan utama dari studi ini adalah untuk me…
View article: Comprehensive review of health impacts of the exposure to nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2), and particulate matter (PM)
Comprehensive review of health impacts of the exposure to nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon dioxide (CO2), and particulate matter (PM) Open
View article: Preparation and Characterization of Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Antibacterial Activity
Preparation and Characterization of Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Antibacterial Activity Open
Prepared Solutions Magnesium oxide nanoparticles using technology Excision for Pulsed laser In liquid to solid target using laserNd-yaGwavelengthnm1064 with a fixed number of pulses (200 pulses) and different laser energies (840, 880, 800)…
View article: Physicochemical, water, thermal and mechanical properties of cellulosed-based Kraft paper produced from five Malaysian bamboo species
Physicochemical, water, thermal and mechanical properties of cellulosed-based Kraft paper produced from five Malaysian bamboo species Open
This study focuses on the chemical composition, physicochemical properties, water-holding capacity, thermal behaviour, and physical and mechanical characteristics of native bamboo species in Malaysia. The species examined include Gigantoch…
View article: Studying the role of fine materials characteristics on the packing density and rheological properties of blended cement pastes
Studying the role of fine materials characteristics on the packing density and rheological properties of blended cement pastes Open
This study explores the use of ten different fine materials to partially substitute cement, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cement production. The materials include two types of fly ash (coarse and fine), blast furnace slag,…
View article: Hybrid alkaline pulping enhances physiochemical, morphological, thermal, and mechanical properties of sugar palm fiber for papermaking
Hybrid alkaline pulping enhances physiochemical, morphological, thermal, and mechanical properties of sugar palm fiber for papermaking Open
View article: The Effect of Chopped Basalt Fiber on Lightweight Concrete’s Mechanical Behavior
The Effect of Chopped Basalt Fiber on Lightweight Concrete’s Mechanical Behavior Open
View article: Insights into Lignocellulosic Fiber Feedstock and its Impact on Pulp and Paper Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Review
Insights into Lignocellulosic Fiber Feedstock and its Impact on Pulp and Paper Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Review Open
View article: Effects of Accelerated Thermal Aging on Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber-Based Insulating Paper in Transformer Application
Effects of Accelerated Thermal Aging on Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber-Based Insulating Paper in Transformer Application Open
View article: Pulping Yield and Mechanical Properties of Unbeaten Bamboo Paper
Pulping Yield and Mechanical Properties of Unbeaten Bamboo Paper Open
One way to minimize emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change is to reduce the use of wood as the main material for pulp and paper production. Therefore, non-woody plants such as bamboo can be alternatives as raw mate…
View article: Natural-Fiber-Reinforced Chitosan, Chitosan Blends and Their Nanocomposites for Various Advanced Applications
Natural-Fiber-Reinforced Chitosan, Chitosan Blends and Their Nanocomposites for Various Advanced Applications Open
There has been much effort to provide eco-friendly and biodegradable materials for the next generation of composite products owing to global environmental concerns and increased awareness of renewable green resources. This review article u…
View article: Investigations of the Applicability of Oil-Palm Empty Fruit Bunch as Paper Insulation in Transformers
Investigations of the Applicability of Oil-Palm Empty Fruit Bunch as Paper Insulation in Transformers Open
The availability of the raw materials needed to produce fibre is decreasing as demand for fibre increases over time. In an effort, to preserve natural biodiversity and improve waste management, this research aims to substitute available ra…
View article: Use of Industrial Wastes as Sustainable Nutrient Sources for Bacterial Cellulose (BC) Production: Mechanism, Advances, and Future Perspectives
Use of Industrial Wastes as Sustainable Nutrient Sources for Bacterial Cellulose (BC) Production: Mechanism, Advances, and Future Perspectives Open
A novel nanomaterial, bacterial cellulose (BC), has become noteworthy recently due to its better physicochemical properties and biodegradability, which are desirable for various applications. Since cost is a significant limitation in the p…
View article: Production, Processes and Modification of Nanocrystalline Cellulose from Agro-Waste: A Review
Production, Processes and Modification of Nanocrystalline Cellulose from Agro-Waste: A Review Open
Nanocrystalline cellulose is a renewable nanomaterial that has gained huge attention for its use in various applications from advanced biomedical material to food packaging material due to its exceptional physical and biological properties…
View article: Degradation and physical properties of sugar palm starch/sugar palm nanofibrillated cellulose bionanocomposite
Degradation and physical properties of sugar palm starch/sugar palm nanofibrillated cellulose bionanocomposite Open
This paper aims to study the degradation rate of sugar palm nanofibrillated cellulose (SPNFCs) and sugar palm starch (SPS). SPNFCs were isolated from sugar palm fiber, while SPS is extracted from sugar palm trunk. The SPNFCs were reinforce…
View article: Effect of sugar palm nanofibrillated cellulose concentrations on morphological, mechanical and physical properties of biodegradable films based on agro-waste sugar palm (Arenga pinnata (Wurmb.) Merr) starch
Effect of sugar palm nanofibrillated cellulose concentrations on morphological, mechanical and physical properties of biodegradable films based on agro-waste sugar palm (Arenga pinnata (Wurmb.) Merr) starch Open
Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) fibres and starches are considered as agro-industrial residue in the agricultural industry. This paper aims to investigate the effect of different concentrations (0–1.0 wt%) of sugar palm nanofibrillated cellulo…
View article: Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata (Wurmb.) Merr) cellulosic fibre hierarchy: a comprehensive approach from macro to nano scale
Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata (Wurmb.) Merr) cellulosic fibre hierarchy: a comprehensive approach from macro to nano scale Open
View article: The Processing of Nitrocellulose from Rhizophora, Palm Oil Bunches (EFB) and kenaf fibres as a Propellant Grade
The Processing of Nitrocellulose from Rhizophora, Palm Oil Bunches (EFB) and kenaf fibres as a Propellant Grade Open
Nitrocellulose based powders are extensively in military application used as propellant in bullets, shells, and various missiles for tube munitions. In this study, Rhizophora, Palm Oil Bunches- Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB) and kenaf fibres we…
View article: Characterisation of pulp and paper manufactured from oil palm empty fruit bunches and kenaf fibres
Characterisation of pulp and paper manufactured from oil palm empty fruit bunches and kenaf fibres Open
In papermaking, blending or mixture of fibres is one of the ways to enhance mechanical properties of paper. The objective of this study was to evaluate the properties of paper manufactured from mixture of oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) a…
View article: Environmentally-safe and transparent superhydrophobic coatings
Environmentally-safe and transparent superhydrophobic coatings Open
An environmentally-safe, water-borne coating consisting of titania nanoparticles and fluorine-free polyethylene copolymers, forming a transparent, substrate-independent, superhydrophobic water barrier.
View article: Linerboard Made from Soda-Anthraquinone (Soda-AQ) Treated Coconut Coir Fiber and Effect of Pulp Beating
Linerboard Made from Soda-Anthraquinone (Soda-AQ) Treated Coconut Coir Fiber and Effect of Pulp Beating Open
The performance of coir fiber in the production of linerboard made from soda-anthraquinone (soda-AQ) pulp was evaluated. Based on chemical analysis, the composition of coir fiber is suitable for the pulping process. Out of nine pulping con…
View article: Effect of Amphoteric and Cationic Polyacrylamide on the Structural and Strength Properties of Coir Paper
Effect of Amphoteric and Cationic Polyacrylamide on the Structural and Strength Properties of Coir Paper Open
This study explores the benefits of using Amphoteric PAM (aPAM) and Cationic PAM (cPAM) as a dry strength agent in coir based paper. The aPAM and cPAM were incorporated to coir pulp slurry in different dosages (0.5% - 2.0%) during stock pr…