ISHS Acta Horticulturae 389: V International Sago Symposium
SODA ANTHRAQUINONE PULPING OF SAGO FALM (METROXYLON SAYU ROTTBOEL) FRONDS |
| Authors: | J. Kasim, P. Md. Tahir, H. Shari, T. William |
| Abstract:
Sago palm fronds was assess for its potential as a pulp and papermaking material using the soda-AQ pulping process. Three active alkali (14, 16 & 18%) and two AQ (O & 0.1%) levels were used in the study. Alkali and AQ addition were found to have a highly significant effect on all the pulp and paper strength properties. Fourteen percent alkali charge was insufficient in the delignification process, whereas 18% pulp produce paper of low strength. Sixteen alkali charge with 0.1% AQ gave the best pulp and paper properties; pulp yield of 45% low shive content (0.07%), Kappa number of around 18, tensile index of 82 Nm/g and a burst index of 7 Kpa m2/g (beating time of 30 minutes). | |
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