| Author | Andri Sutjipto |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. PP-01-02 |
| Subject(s) | Wood-pulp
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master
of Engineering, School of Environmental, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | In this research, the possibility of using Oil Palm empty fruit bunch as papermaking fiber was
investigated. Paper properties made from oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) had been
investigated and compared with mixed tropical hardwood (MTH). Fiber properties
comparison between EFB and MTH shows that those fibers are quite similar. Further
investigation shows that even though they have quite similar fiber properties, they behave and
respond differently during papermaking process.
Experiments done as part of this research were mainly focussed on the possibility ofreplacing
part of MTH fiber with EFB fiber in fine paper and paperboard grade. Results gained from the
experiments show that small addition of EFB pulp improve paper properties such as
smoothness, formation, tensile and tear, but it has negative effect on bending resistance. |
| Year | 2001 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Former title: Department of Food Agriculture, and BioResources (DFAB)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Pulp and Paper Technology (PP) |
| Chairperson(s) | Retulainen, Elias ; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Nazhad, Mousa M. ;Ruhanen, . Mauno ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Finland ; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2001 |