Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment

In this study, oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPMF) was treated with superheated steam (SHS) in order to modify its characteristics for biocomposite applications. Treatment was conducted at temperatures 190–230 °C for 1, 2 and 3 h. SHS-treated OPMF was evaluated for its chemical composition, thermal sta...

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Main Authors:	Noor Ida Amalina, Ahamad Nordin, Hidayah, Ariffin, Yoshito, Andou, Mohd Ali, Hassan, Yoshihito, Shirai, Haruo, Nashida, Wan Md Zin, Wan Yunus, Subbian, Karuppuchamy, Nor Azowa, Ibrahim
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spelling	ump-66782018-02-06T07:35:11Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6678/ Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment Noor Ida Amalina, Ahamad Nordin Hidayah, Ariffin Yoshito, Andou Mohd Ali, Hassan Yoshihito, Shirai Haruo, Nashida Wan Md Zin, Wan Yunus Subbian, Karuppuchamy Nor Azowa, Ibrahim TP Chemical technology In this study, oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPMF) was treated with superheated steam (SHS) in order to modify its characteristics for biocomposite applications. Treatment was conducted at temperatures 190–230 °C for 1, 2 and 3 h. SHS-treated OPMF was evaluated for its chemical composition, thermal stability, morphology and crystallinity. OPMF treated at 230 °C exhibited lower hemicellulose content (9%) compared to the untreated OPMF (33%). Improved thermal stability of OPMF was found after the SHS treatment. Moreover, SEM and ICP analyses of SHS-treated OPMF showed that silica bodies were removed from OPMF after the SHS treatment. XRD results exhibited that OPMF crystallinity increased after SHS treatment, indicating tougher fiber properties. Hemicellulose removal makes the fiber surface more hydrophobic, whereby silica removal increases the surface roughness of the fiber. Overall, the results obtained herewith suggested that SHS is an effective treatment method for surface modification and subsequently improving the characteristics of the natural fiber. Most importantly, the use of novel, eco-friendly SHS may contribute to the green and sustainable treatment for surface modification of natural fiber. MDPI - Open Access Publishing 2013 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6678/1/Modification_of_Oil_Palm_Mesocarp_Fiber_Characteristics_Using_Superheated_Steam_Treatment.pdf application/pdf en http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6678/4/11.pdf Noor Ida Amalina, Ahamad Nordin and Hidayah, Ariffin and Yoshito, Andou and Mohd Ali, Hassan and Yoshihito, Shirai and Haruo, Nashida and Wan Md Zin, Wan Yunus and Subbian, Karuppuchamy and Nor Azowa, Ibrahim (2013) Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment. Molecules, 18. pp. 9132-9146. ISSN 1420-3049 (print); 1420-3049 (online) http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules18089132 DOI: 10.3390/molecules18089132
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spellingShingle	TP Chemical technology Noor Ida Amalina, Ahamad Nordin Hidayah, Ariffin Yoshito, Andou Mohd Ali, Hassan Yoshihito, Shirai Haruo, Nashida Wan Md Zin, Wan Yunus Subbian, Karuppuchamy Nor Azowa, Ibrahim Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment
description	In this study, oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPMF) was treated with superheated steam (SHS) in order to modify its characteristics for biocomposite applications. Treatment was conducted at temperatures 190–230 °C for 1, 2 and 3 h. SHS-treated OPMF was evaluated for its chemical composition, thermal stability, morphology and crystallinity. OPMF treated at 230 °C exhibited lower hemicellulose content (9%) compared to the untreated OPMF (33%). Improved thermal stability of OPMF was found after the SHS treatment. Moreover, SEM and ICP analyses of SHS-treated OPMF showed that silica bodies were removed from OPMF after the SHS treatment. XRD results exhibited that OPMF crystallinity increased after SHS treatment, indicating tougher fiber properties. Hemicellulose removal makes the fiber surface more hydrophobic, whereby silica removal increases the surface roughness of the fiber. Overall, the results obtained herewith suggested that SHS is an effective treatment method for surface modification and subsequently improving the characteristics of the natural fiber. Most importantly, the use of novel, eco-friendly SHS may contribute to the green and sustainable treatment for surface modification of natural fiber.
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author	Noor Ida Amalina, Ahamad Nordin Hidayah, Ariffin Yoshito, Andou Mohd Ali, Hassan Yoshihito, Shirai Haruo, Nashida Wan Md Zin, Wan Yunus Subbian, Karuppuchamy Nor Azowa, Ibrahim
author_facet	Noor Ida Amalina, Ahamad Nordin Hidayah, Ariffin Yoshito, Andou Mohd Ali, Hassan Yoshihito, Shirai Haruo, Nashida Wan Md Zin, Wan Yunus Subbian, Karuppuchamy Nor Azowa, Ibrahim
author_sort	Noor Ida Amalina, Ahamad Nordin
title	Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment
title_short	Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment
title_full	Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment
title_fullStr	Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment
title_full_unstemmed	Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment
title_sort	modification of oil palm mesocarp fiber characteristics using superheated steam treatment
publisher	MDPI - Open Access Publishing
publishDate	2013
url	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6678/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6678/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6678/ http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6678/1/Modification_of_Oil_Palm_Mesocarp_Fiber_Characteristics_Using_Superheated_Steam_Treatment.pdf http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/6678/4/11.pdf
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Modification of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fiber Characteristics Using Superheated Steam Treatment

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