Effect of Alkaline Treatment on the Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber-reinforced Polypropylene Composite

Effect of Alkaline Treatment on the Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber-reinforced Polypropylene Composite

Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) is one of the waste products of oil palm plantations and has not been optimally used in Riau Province, Sumatera, Indonesia. OPEFB is reduced by incineration, which causes pollution problems. However, the combustion of OPEFB generates ash, which is rich in pota...

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Main Authors: Warman Fatra, Helena Rouhillahi, Zuchra Helwani, Zulfansyah, Jecky Asmura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Indonesia 2016-10-01
Series:International Journal of Technology
Subjects:
Alkaline treatment
Flexural strength
Oil palm empty fruit bunch
Tensile strength
Water absorption
Online Access:http://ijtech.eng.ui.ac.id/article/view/349

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