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EFFECT OF HIGH-PRESSURE STEAM TREATMENT ON ENZYMATIC SACCHARIFICATION OF OIL PALM EMPTY FRUIT BUNCHES

BioResources, 2012
The effectiveness of high-pressure steam treatment (HPST) with various treatment temperatures (170, 190, 210, and 230 °C) on the enzymatic hydrolysis yield of oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) was successfully investigated.
Azhari Samsu Baharuddin,, Noor Seribainun Hidayah Md Yunos,, Nik Anis Nik Mahmud,, Rabitah Zakaria,, Khairul Faezah Md Yunos   +4 more
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Adsorption and Desorption of Nickel (II) Ion by Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch grafted Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel

Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2019
Oil palm empty fruit bunch grafted polyvinyl alcohol (OPEFB-g-PVA) hydrogel was prepared for the removal of Nickel (II) ions in wastewater. OPEFB-g-PVA was synthesized using ammonium persulfate (APS) as the initiator and boric acid as the crosslinking ...
Mohamed Rizwan Rafeek, Nurul Ekmi Rabat, Wan Zaireen Nisa Yahya, Musliha Abdul Ghani   +3 more
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Extraction and Characterization of Cellulose from Broccoli Stems as a New Biopolymer Source for Producing Carboxymethyl Cellulose Films

International Journal of Food Science, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.
The use of food and agricultural waste‐derived carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) has become of interest due to their biodegradability and cost‐effectiveness. In the current research, cellulose was extracted from broccoli stems to produce carboxymethyl cellulose using a carboxymethylation reaction via chloroacetic acid (CAA) and sodium hydroxide (5‐10 M ...
Sara Sayanjali, Yuzhou Lu, Kate Howell, Swarup Roy   +3 more
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Fabrication and characterization of biocomposite pellets from cassava starch and oil palm empty fruit bunch fibers

Menara Perkebunan
Oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) are lignocellulosic biomass that can be used to produce a biocomposite as an alternative to substitute non-renewable materials, such as plastic.
Yora Faramitha, Firda Dimawarnita, Adi Cifriadi, Happy Widiastuti, Tjahjono Herawan   +4 more
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Empty Fruit Bunch Oil Palm Ash and Biochar Improved Peat Soil Properties, NPK Status on Leaves, and the Growth of Immature Oil Palm Plantations

Applied and Environmental Soil Science, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.
Oil palm cultivation on peatlands is of great importance for improving the wellbeing of farmers. Managing peatlands is challenged by poor nutrient availability and low nutrient retention. Applying ameliorants and fertilizers is required to enhance peat soil properties.
Sri Nuryani Hidayah Utami, Patria Novita Kusumawardani, Eni Maftu’ah, Muhammad Noor, Masganti, Nur Wakhid, Nurhayati, Yiyi Sulaeman, Vicca Karolinoerita, Wafaa M. Abd El Rahim   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Polylactic Acid Bionanocomposites Filled with Nanocrystalline Cellulose from TEMPO-Oxidized Oil Palm Lignocellulosic Biomass

BioResources, 2016
Bionanocomposites from polylactic acid (PLA) filled with unmodified nanocrystalline cellulose from TEMPO-oxidized oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB-NCC) at various loading levels were fabricated using the solvent casting technique.
Eti Indarti, Rohaizu Roslan, Marwan Husin, Wan Rosli Wan Daud   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimasi Gasifikasi Serbuk Tandan Kosong Kelapa Sawit Menggunakan Powder Gasifier Type Cyclone

Agritech, 2019
Every year, palm-oil production is increasing. Each ton of fresh fruit bunches produced to 22%–23% of oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB). Based on the laboratory test, OPEFB contains 69,72% volatile and 3353,97 kcal/kg of calor.
Riksa Prayogi Widyaprawira, Radi Radi, Bambang Purwantana   +2 more
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Effects of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber on Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Conductive Filler Reinforced Polymer Composite

BioResources, 2015
Low density polyethylene (LDPE), carbon black (CB), and oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber composites were prepared by melt blending and compression molded into sheets.
Jing Lang Choh, Yern Chee Ching, Seng Neon Gan, Shaifulazuar Rozali, Sabariah Julai   +4 more
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Fabrication of Epoxy Nanocomposites from Oil Palm Nano Filler: Mechanical and Morphological Properties

BioResources, 2016
The aim of this research was to fabricate epoxy nanocomposites by utilizing the developed nano filler from oil palm mills agricultural wastes oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fibers for advanced applications.
Naheed Saba, Paridah Md Tahir, Khalina Abdan, Nor Azowa Ibrahim   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Structural Changes of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB) after Fungal and Phosphoric Acid Pretreatment

Molecules, 2012
Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) was pretreated using white-rot fungus Pleurotus floridanus, phosphoric acid or their combination, and the results were evaluated based on the biomass components, and its structural and morphological changes.
Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Muhammad N. Cahyanto, Claes Niklasson, Ria Millati, Siti Syamsiah, Mofoluwake M. Ishola, Isroi   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source