Physical and Tensile Properties of Handmade Sida rhombifolia Paper
Joint Authors
Sikame Tagne, N. R.
Njeugna, E.
Mejouyo, P. W. Huisken
Nkemaja, E. Dydimus
Beching, O. R.
Kana’a, T.
Source
International Journal of Biomaterials
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study focuses on the production and characterization of biodegradable handmade paper from the Sida rhombifolia plant (SRP) cellulose.
Sida rhombifolia plant is a seasonal plant that grows in the equatorial and tropical climates.
The studies carried out on this SRP were aimed at investigating the methods required for the production of handmade paper from SRP plant and also at determining the tensile strength.
Four specimens of SRP paper of different additive labels S0 (no additive), S1 (starch and KOH), S2 (starch), and S3 (Foska liquid glue) were produced using the Kraft method.
Tensile properties (stress at break, elongation at break, and Young’s modulus), the rate of water absorption, and the rate of moisture absorption were carried out.
Results showed that the addition of potassium hydroxide considerably reduces Young’s modulus of SRP handmade paper (S1) while the Foska liquid glue (S3) significantly improves it.
In addition, the addition of potassium hydroxide and Foska liquid substantially improves the water absorption properties of the paper S2 and S3, respectively.
The adhesive liquid creates more porosity and consequently increases the absorption of water.
The addition of potassium hydroxide and Foska liquid significantly embedded the rate of moisture absorption.
From the results obtained, it can be concluded that the paper S3 can be used as packaging paper since it has better mechanical properties and moisture absorption.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mejouyo, P. W. Huisken& Nkemaja, E. Dydimus& Beching, O. R.& Sikame Tagne, N. R.& Kana’a, T.& Njeugna, E.. 2020. Physical and Tensile Properties of Handmade Sida rhombifolia Paper. International Journal of Biomaterials،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mejouyo, P. W. Huisken…[et al.]. Physical and Tensile Properties of Handmade Sida rhombifolia Paper. International Journal of Biomaterials No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mejouyo, P. W. Huisken& Nkemaja, E. Dydimus& Beching, O. R.& Sikame Tagne, N. R.& Kana’a, T.& Njeugna, E.. Physical and Tensile Properties of Handmade Sida rhombifolia Paper. International Journal of Biomaterials. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1169211
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1169211