Comparison study of chemical treatment of OPEFB fiber in the manufacture of microfibrillated cellulose

Ilham Mansur, Aqil Arrosid, Evana Yuanita, Mochamad Chalid

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Abstract

A natural fiber is an environmentally benign material since it naturally decomposed in a short time, has decent mechanical strength properties, and is in abundance. Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) is a natural fiber that has potency as a composite reinforcement. The amorphous components of OPEFB such as lignin and hemicellulose can be removed by chemical treatment to produce microfibrillated cellulose with high crystallinity and good compatibility towards the matrix. The combination treatment was carried out using the main reagents NaOH, H2O2, and CH3COOH. The samples were characterized using FE-SEM, FTIR, STA by TGA calculation, XRD, and contact angle test. The best fiber was obtained through the alkalinization process followed by immersion using H2O2 0.20 M and C2H4O3 (paracetic acid) as a combination of H2O2 0.50 M and CH3COOH 0.15 M. The defibrillation process produced fibers with a diameter of 9 μm, a crystallinity index of 88.7%, and an increased hydrophobicity with a contact angle of 37.472o.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIP Conference Proceedings
EditorsAndyka Kusuma, Jaka Fajar Fatriansyah, Radon Dhelika, Mochamad Adhiraga Pratama, Ridho Irwansyah, Imam Jauhari Maknun, Wahyuaji Narottama Putra, Romadhani Ardi, Ruki Harwahyu, Yulia Nurliani Harahap, Kenny Lischer
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9780735446410
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Feb 2024
Event17th International Conference on Quality in Research, QiR 2021 in conjunction with the International Tropical Renewable Energy Conference 2021, I-Trec 2021 and the 2nd AUN-SCUD International Conference, CAIC-SIUD - Virtual, Online, India
Duration: 13 Oct 202115 Oct 2021

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Number1
Volume2710
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Quality in Research, QiR 2021 in conjunction with the International Tropical Renewable Energy Conference 2021, I-Trec 2021 and the 2nd AUN-SCUD International Conference, CAIC-SIUD
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityVirtual, Online
Period13/10/2115/10/21

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