EFFECT OF CALCIUM HYDROXIDE FILLER LOADING ON THE PROPERTIES OF BANANA STEM HANDSHEETS

Calcium hydroxide filler dispersions, of various particle sizes, were prepared by mixing sodium hydroxide with calcium chloride, in various concentrations, at room temperature. The resulting filler dispersions were added, in various amounts, to the banana stem mechanical pulp, which was then convert...

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Main Authors: Nur Syazwani Abd Rahman, Baharin Azahari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2012-07-01
Series:BioResources
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Online Access:http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_07_3_4321_Rahman_Azahari_Calcium_Hydroxide_Filler_Banana_Stem_Handsheet/1687