The Effect of Alkali Treatment on the Surface and Mechanical Properties of Fibrovascular Bundles of Salacca sumatrana Becc. Fronds

• Main Authors: Hakim, Luthfi, Widyorini, Ragil, Nugroho, Widyanto Dwi, Prayitno, Tibertius Agus
• Format: Article PeerReviewed
• Language: English
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Biochemistry and Cell Biology; Wood Processing; Forestry Sciences
• Online Access: https://repository.ugm.ac.id/283236/1/BioRes_17_2_2296_Hakim_WNP_Effect_Alkali_Treatm_Surf_Mechan_Props_Salacca_Fronds_19721.pdf; https://repository.ugm.ac.id/283236/; https://bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BioRes_17_2_2296_Hakim_WNP_Effect_Alkali_Treatm_Surf_Mechan_Props_Salacca_Fronds_19721.pdf
• Institution: Universitas Gadjah Mada

Fibrovascular bundles (FVB) are a cell tissue in monocot plants composed of fibers, xylem, phloem, and axial parenchyma, binding to form bundles. FVB has the potential to be used as a raw material for composite boards. However, it has several weaknesses, including low strength and surface properties...