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View article: Synergistic morphological and mechanical properties of pressed oil palm trunk CNF/TiO2 composite for green innovative antibacterial food packaging
Synergistic morphological and mechanical properties of pressed oil palm trunk CNF/TiO2 composite for green innovative antibacterial food packaging Open
Cellulose nanofibrils-based composites are renewable biomaterials with wide potential applications such as active antibacterial packaging. Derived from lignocellulosic biomass such as pineapple leaves, cellulose nanofibrils possess excelle…
View article: Comparison of wood veneer-based composite characteristics made of jabon wood (Neolamarckia cadamba) and sengon wood (Falcataria moluccana)
Comparison of wood veneer-based composite characteristics made of jabon wood (Neolamarckia cadamba) and sengon wood (Falcataria moluccana) Open
The shift of wood raw material sources from natural forests to community forests opens opportunities for West Java Province Indonesia as a source of wood raw materials because it has a large area of community forests. One type of plant gro…
View article: Characteristics of LVB made of gmelina wood (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) with the addition of diammonium phosphate and sodium silicate fire retardants,
Characteristics of LVB made of gmelina wood (Gmelina arborea Roxb.) with the addition of diammonium phosphate and sodium silicate fire retardants, Open
Laminated veneer board (LVB) panel from gmelina wood is one form of developing processed wood products to improve the quality of laminated veneer lumber (LVL). The addition of fire-retardant materials is an important element that needs to …
View article: Physical, mechanical, and electrical conductivity characteristics of coconut shell-based H3PO4-Activated carbon/epoxy nanocomposites
Physical, mechanical, and electrical conductivity characteristics of coconut shell-based H3PO4-Activated carbon/epoxy nanocomposites Open
This study examined the physical, mechanical, and electrical conductivity properties of coconut shell-based activated carbon (AC-CS) activated with H3PO4 composite. The AC-CS was incorporated as a filler in epoxy composites at concentratio…
View article: The RPUF Composite’s Physical and Mechanical Properties with Ramie Stem Particle Reinforcement
The RPUF Composite’s Physical and Mechanical Properties with Ramie Stem Particle Reinforcement Open
Rigid polyurethane foam (RPUF) is a common insulation material that has low thermal conductivity and good mechanical properties. The qualities of RPUF may be enhanced by adding natural fiber reinforcing. The purpose of this work is to exam…
View article: Investigation of fiber content on physical-mechanical properties of mercerized sisal(Agave Sisalana) fiber-polyester composites
Investigation of fiber content on physical-mechanical properties of mercerized sisal(Agave Sisalana) fiber-polyester composites Open
More composite materials are using natural fibers as reinforcement. Natural fibers are not only affordable, plentiful, and durable but also environmentally benign because they can be reproduced safely and emit few greenhouse gases. The str…
View article: Physical and mechanical properties of Low-Density coconut fiberboard using polyol-Isocyanate adhesive binder for insulation material
Physical and mechanical properties of Low-Density coconut fiberboard using polyol-Isocyanate adhesive binder for insulation material Open
Natural fibers are abundant in Indonesia, coconut fiber (Cocos nucifera) is used as an insulation composite for wall fillers. In general non-natural materials such as glass wool, polyurethane, fiberglass, polyimide foam, and other syntheti…
View article: Effect of impregnation with diammonium phosphate and sodium silicate on some physical and mechanical properties of modified laminated veneer lumber made of jabon wood
Effect of impregnation with diammonium phosphate and sodium silicate on some physical and mechanical properties of modified laminated veneer lumber made of jabon wood Open
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and laminated veneer board (LVB) panels from jabon wood (Neolamarckia cadamba) were impregnated with fire retardation substances, namely diammonium phosphate (DAP) and sodium silicate (SS). Prior to testing, t…
View article: A Life Cycle Assessment of Cofiring in a Coal Power Plant to Estimate Purchasing Cost of Empty Fruit Bunch Pellets
A Life Cycle Assessment of Cofiring in a Coal Power Plant to Estimate Purchasing Cost of Empty Fruit Bunch Pellets Open
This study aims to analyze the potential emission reduction of cofiring 5% energy supplied from oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) pellets and to calculate the purchasing price by incorporating the carbon price. A life cycle assessment (LCA)…
View article: Kenaf bast nanocrystalline cellulose: Analysis of morphological, chemical, crystalline, and thermal
Kenaf bast nanocrystalline cellulose: Analysis of morphological, chemical, crystalline, and thermal Open
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) were prepared from delignified kenaf bast fiber by using alkaline pulping, based on soda anthraquinone, hydrogen peroxide bleaching, and acid hydrolysis treatment with H2SO4. The size and morphology of the fibe…
View article: Modified grain orientation of laminated veneer lumber characteristics of three fast-growing tropical wood species
Modified grain orientation of laminated veneer lumber characteristics of three fast-growing tropical wood species Open
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and modified grain orientation of LVL (LVB) are composite products made from veneer that are predicted to replace construction timber. The purpose of this study was to determine the physical and mechanical pro…
View article: Value chain of cocopeat bio-textiles for reclamation of degraded land in Indonesia
Value chain of cocopeat bio-textiles for reclamation of degraded land in Indonesia Open
Soil degradation is a serious problem in Indonesia and the world. To solve such a problem it can use coco peat derived from coconut fiber, which source is very abundant in Indonesia. The research aimed to understand the impact of bio-texti…
View article: Study of Characterization of Activated Carbon from Coconut Shells on Various Particle Scales as Filler Agent in Composite Materials
Study of Characterization of Activated Carbon from Coconut Shells on Various Particle Scales as Filler Agent in Composite Materials Open
Activated carbon (AC) derived from coconut shells (CS-AC) was obtained through pyrolysis at 700°C and subsequently activated with H3PO4. AC was ground in a Wiley mill several times to form powder particles at particle scales of 80, 100, an…
View article: UTILIZATION OF CITRIC ACID AS BONDING AGENT IN SEMBILANG BAMBOO (Dendrocalamus giganteus Munro) PARTICLEBOARD PRODUCTION
UTILIZATION OF CITRIC ACID AS BONDING AGENT IN SEMBILANG BAMBOO (Dendrocalamus giganteus Munro) PARTICLEBOARD PRODUCTION Open
Citric acid was utilized as a bonding agent in the production of Sembilang bamboo particleboard. The limitation in using bamboo for particleboard production is that the silica content in bamboo skin can accelerate particleboard processing …
View article: UTILIZATION OF CITRIC ACID AS BONDING AGENT IN SEMBILANG BAMBOO (Dendrocalamus giganteus Munro) PARTICLEBOARD PRODUCTION
UTILIZATION OF CITRIC ACID AS BONDING AGENT IN SEMBILANG BAMBOO (Dendrocalamus giganteus Munro) PARTICLEBOARD PRODUCTION Open
Citric acid was utilized as a bonding agent in the production of Sembilang bamboo particleboard. The limitation in using bamboo for particleboard production is that the silica content in bamboo skin can accelerate particleboard processing …
View article: A Comprehensive Review on Natural Fibers: Technological and Socio-Economical Aspects
A Comprehensive Review on Natural Fibers: Technological and Socio-Economical Aspects Open
Asian countries have abundant resources of natural fibers, but unfortunately, they have not been optimally utilized. The facts showed that from 2014 to 2020, there was a shortfall in meeting national demand of over USD 2.75 million per yea…
View article: Physical and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Polyester Laminate Composites
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Polyester Laminate Composites Open
The utilization of natural fibers as reinforcing composites has been widely used. Indonesia has natural fibers abundantly such as ijuk fiber ( Arenga pinnata ), sisal fiber ( Agave Sisalana ) and coconut fiber ( Cocos Nucifera ). Random or…
View article: Cassava starch-chitosan-sorghum micro-fibrillated cellulose biocomposite wrapping film to prevent COVID-19 outspread
Cassava starch-chitosan-sorghum micro-fibrillated cellulose biocomposite wrapping film to prevent COVID-19 outspread Open
To prevent virus spreading, the corpse or the coffin of COVID-19 patients need to be wrapped in plastic. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE), a crude oil-based wrapping plastic, is difficult to decompose in nature after use. In this study, bio…
View article: The effect of oil palm trunk particles and composite density on the physical and mechanical properties of rigid polyurethane foam composite
The effect of oil palm trunk particles and composite density on the physical and mechanical properties of rigid polyurethane foam composite Open
The oil palm trunk (OPT) particle was used as a filler for the manufacture of rigid polyurethane foam composites (RPUFC). The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of OPT particle content and variation of composite density …
View article: A review on natural fibers for development of eco-friendly bio-composite: characteristics, and utilizations
A review on natural fibers for development of eco-friendly bio-composite: characteristics, and utilizations Open
Understanding the basic properties of natural fibers is important to determine the optimal intended uses for instance as high-quality bio-composite raw material. This review describes the characteristics, and potential uses of some natural…
View article: Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) Properties of Polypropylene Composite Reinforced Cellulose Microfibrils of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch and Frond
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) Properties of Polypropylene Composite Reinforced Cellulose Microfibrils of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch and Frond Open
Polypropylene composites reinforcing with natural fiber is potentially applied for automotive particularly on interior part design. Those kind of composites were contributed on renewable material, rapid rate biodegradation, and low cost of…
View article: Eco-friendly Board from Oil Palm Frond and Citric Acid
Eco-friendly Board from Oil Palm Frond and Citric Acid Open
The utilization of oil palm fronds as composite board raw material has developed due to the declining wood supply. Currently, citric acid is used as natural adhesive on the wood-based moldings to reduce the use formaldehyde-based resin. Ci…
View article: Function of Technology Incubator as Risk Taker on New Technology-Based Firms: A Case Study on Technology Incubator LIPI
Function of Technology Incubator as Risk Taker on New Technology-Based Firms: A Case Study on Technology Incubator LIPI Open
Technology Incubator is an intermediary institution which undertakes the process of coaching, mentoring, and developing the incubator participant / tenant focussing on aspects of technology that will be developed. Participants in technolog…
View article: Evaluation of Termite Resistance of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Manufacture from Agricultural Fiber Bonded with Citric Acid
Evaluation of Termite Resistance of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Manufacture from Agricultural Fiber Bonded with Citric Acid Open
Nowadays, the use of agricultural fibers for panel composite materials attracts great intention. Further, it is desirable to develop of natural adhesive derived from non fossil resources to be safe adhesive without using harmful chemical s…