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Research Paper | Chemistry | India | Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025 | Popularity: 4.6 / 10
Organic Production and Characterization of Paper from Banana Pseudostem Fiber for Ecofriendly and Concrete Benefits
Shital Wani, Dipak Patil, Chetan Zope
Abstract: In a world, increasingly conscious of sustainability and eco-friendly alternatives, banana fiber paper (BPF) has emerged as a fascinating and innovative solution. This article delves into the world of BFP. BFP offers countless benefits that set it apart from traditional wood pulp paper. The natural strength of banana fibers results in a paper that makes them durable, long-lasting, biodegradable, eco-friendly, and usable for various applications. A study was conducted to develop organic paper from banana pseudostem fiber with negligible use of chemicals. Tensile strength analysis of banana pseudostem fiber paper clarifies that a maximum peak load of 20.18 N was observed at the speed of 100 mm/min. The minimum peak load of 5.50 N was observed at the speed of 40 mm/min. According to the observation, the average peak pressure the paper can withstand in the pouch burst test is 0.548 kg/cm2. The water contact angle of the paper was assessed using the sessile drop method with a Drop Shape Analyzer (DSA25-KRUSS GmbH). A water droplet (20 ?L) was deposited onto the sample surface at ambient temperature. The contact angle was less than 90 showing the hydrophilic nature of paper, the lower the contact angle higher the wettability. BFP is an eco-friendly which can be used for food packaging, preserving old documents, and printing.
Keywords: Banana fiber, cellulosic paper, tensile strength, pouch burst strength, contact angle
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025
Pages: 1563 - 1567
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25323192602
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