Preparation, Chemical Composition, Characterization, and Properties of Napier Grass Paper Sheets
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Author list: Reddy KO, Maheswari CU, Shukla M, Muzenda E
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Group
Place: PHILADELPHIA
Publication year: 2014
Journal: Separation Science and Technology (0149-6395)
Journal acronym: SEP SCI TECHNOL
Volume number: 49
Issue number: 10
Start page: 1527
End page: 1534
Number of pages: 8
ISSN: 0149-6395
eISSN: 1520-5754
Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)
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Abstract
In this study, perennial fast growth Napier grass fibers were used for pulp and papermaking. Chlorination and alkaline processes were carried out using sodium chlorite and sodium hydroxide respectively, for pulp extraction from Napier grass. Detailed chemical composition analysis of the Napier grass fibers and the extracted pulp was carried out and a comparison with other perennial grasses was made. The extracted fibers and pulp obtained from Napier grass were characterized using scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The physical, optical, and mechanical properties of Napier grass pulp handmade paper sheets produced in the laboratory were investigated by finding the opacity, brightness, tensile index, breaking length, and burst index. Handmade paper sheets made from Napier grass pulp were compared to paper made from other perennial grasses. The superior properties of paper produced from Napier grass pulp indicate the suitability of Napier grass as an alternative non-wood source for papermaking.
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Chemical composition, Napier grass, paper, properties, pulp
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