Plantain (Musa Paradisiaca L) Pseudostem; A Fibre Source for Tropical Countries, 1998 Pulping Conference Proceedings

The Pulping characteristics of Plantain (Musa paradisiaca L) pseudostem was evaluated. The fibres have a mean length of 3.89mm. Chemical analysis revealed that the fibres have a holocellulose content of 60.82% and lignin of 12.29%. The fibres were pulped with 9% active alkali to produce pulps of 59% yield and kappa number of 30.

The unbleached pulp produced from the kraft process exhibited strength properties which compared favourably with southern pine but better than sweet gum kraft pulps.

Author: Darkwa, N. A.
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