| Abstract |
Bamboo Deodorize Kraft Paper made from bamboo fiber, paper pulp and
bamboo charcoal has deodorized and moisture absorbency properties. This
research and development project was mooted from two aspects. First, the
bamboo fiber can function the same as wood fiber that can be made into
paper in which was made by the Chinese for over 1500 years. It is from local
resources which is renewable, biodegradable and compostable, thus
provides an excellent alternative to paper and plastic currently the most
common packing options. Secondly, charcoal has been well known to be
used as non-toxic odor remover and humidifier. Compared to regular
charcoal, bamboo charcoal has 10 times more surface area and is four
times stronger in its absorption rate. Besides absorption, bamboo charcoal
is also known to be antibacterial and antifungal. The process of making
Bamboo kraft paper has been experimentally developed from bamboo fiber
and bamboo charcoal using a technology of kraft paper process.
Schizostachyum brachycladum commonly known as buluh lemang was
used. It consisted of three processes. The first process was the bamboo
pulp preparation. The second process was producing the bamboo
charcoal which was then pounded into powder. The third process was the
production of the kraft paper by combining the bamboo pulp and charcoal at
a ratio of 70:30 with sago flour as a binder using a paper making mold. |