Development Of Hemicelluloses Biodegradable Films From Oil Palm Frond (Elais Guineensis).

• Main Authors: Ariffin, Fazilah, Mohd Noor, Azemi, A.H, Noor Haliza
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2006
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/2592/1/Development_Of_Hemicelluloses_Biodegradable_Films_From_Oil_Palm_Frond_%28Elais_Guineensis%29.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/2592/
• Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Biodegradable films were developed from hemicelluloses of oil palm fronds (OPF) extracted using alkali extraction method. The effects of different alkali [Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)] concentrations (1.0, 2.0, 3.0M) on the film properties [Thickness, color, mechanical, solubility, and water vapor tran...