Suitability of aquatic plant fibers for handmade papermaking

Increasing concerns for future fiber supplies in pulp and paper industries has shifted interest in nonwood sources from agriculture residues and aquatic plants. Aquatic plants with short growth cycles, in abundance, and with low lignin are a potential fiber source. Five aquatic plant species, Cyperu...

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Main Authors: Bidin, Nordiah, Zakaria, Muta Harah, Bujang, Japar Sidik, Abdul Aziz, Nur Aznadia
Format: Article
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015