Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment

In this study, oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPMF) was treated with superheated steam (SHS) in order to modify its characteristics for biocomposite applications. Treatment was conducted at temperatures 190–230 °C for 1, 2 and 3 h. SHS-treated OPMF was evaluated for its chemical composition, thermal sta...

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Main Authors: Noor Ida Amalina, Ahamad Nordin, Hidayah, Ariffin, Yoshito, Andou, Mohd Ali, Hassan, Yoshihito, Shirai, Haruo, Nashida, Wan Md Zin, Wan Yunus, Subbian, Karuppuchamy, Nor Azowa, Ibrahim
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: MDPI - Open Access Publishing 2013
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Online Access:http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6678/1/Modification_of_Oil_Palm_Mesocarp_Fiber_Characteristics_Using_Superheated_Steam_Treatment.pdf
http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6678/4/11.pdf