The effects of heat and compression on moisture content and water absorption of PALF/sugarcane bagasse composition in disposable plate production
This paper presents the results of heat and compression effects on moisture content and water absorption properties in the manufacturing of disposable plate made from Pineapple Leaf Fiberbased material (PALF). The plate was made of PALF and sugarcane bagasse waste as an alternative to polystyrenes,...
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2014
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/6377/ http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/6377/1/58.pdf |
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| Summary: | This paper presents the results of heat and compression effects on moisture content and
water absorption properties in the manufacturing of disposable plate made from Pineapple Leaf Fiberbased
material (PALF). The plate was made of PALF and sugarcane bagasse waste as an alternative to
polystyrenes, designed to promote the green technology effort on food packaging material. Two
different specimens were produced with different compositions of PALF/sugarcane bagasse, series
N2T8 as a 20% Pineapple leaf fiber and 80% sugarcane bagasse and series N8T2 as an 80% Pineapple
leaf fiber and 20% sugarcane bagasse. The specimens were produced using a hot press machine set at
compressing temperatures of 50°C, 100°C and 150°C with constant pressure of 0.024 MPa for 10
minutes. Moisture content and water absorption tests were carried out on the specimens to determine
the moisture content and water absorption properties. The best water absorption was obtained for
specimen N8T2 because PALF/sugarcane potential to hydroscopic and water resistance. This range of
properties is expected to be good enough for the requirement of disposable plate and it has the potential
as a suitable raw material for strength and lightweight in the manufacturing of disposable plates |
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