Characterization of ash from sugar palm [Arenga Pinnata (Wrumb) Merr.] fibre for industrial application
Sugar palm (Arenga Pinnata) fiber is abundant in Malaysia which necessitates its utilization as a source of agricultural waste for industrial development. This paper aims at characterizing the sugar palm fiber to explore its silica content as a potential renewable material. The sugar palm fiber was...
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| author | Aliyu, Isah Mohd Sapuan, Salit Zainudin, Edi Syams Rashid, Umer Mohamed Zuhri, Mohd. Yusoff Yahaya, Ridwan |
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| description | Sugar palm (Arenga Pinnata) fiber is abundant in Malaysia which necessitates its utilization as a source of agricultural waste for industrial development. This paper aims at characterizing the sugar palm fiber to explore its silica content as a potential renewable material. The sugar palm fiber was carbonized, and the ash obtained was characterized via X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and field emission scanning electron microscope (FESESM). The presence of amorphous silica (SiO2) with an average particle size of 41.25 nm was revealed by X-ray diffraction. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy indicated the presence of functional groups such as silane and siloxane groups, and thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry identified the main degradation stages of the sugar palm fiber ash, and the decomposition of hemicellulose, lignin, cellulose, and carbonate to other oxides. The energy dispersive spectroscopy of the sugar palm fiber ash confirmed silica to be of the highest amount than other elements. Sugar palm fiber ash has been found as a possible silica substitute and a prospective industrial resource. |
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| spelling | upm-1069952024-10-17T06:51:47Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106995/ Characterization of ash from sugar palm [Arenga Pinnata (Wrumb) Merr.] fibre for industrial application Aliyu, Isah Mohd Sapuan, Salit Zainudin, Edi Syams Rashid, Umer Mohamed Zuhri, Mohd. Yusoff Yahaya, Ridwan Sugar palm (Arenga Pinnata) fiber is abundant in Malaysia which necessitates its utilization as a source of agricultural waste for industrial development. This paper aims at characterizing the sugar palm fiber to explore its silica content as a potential renewable material. The sugar palm fiber was carbonized, and the ash obtained was characterized via X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and field emission scanning electron microscope (FESESM). The presence of amorphous silica (SiO2) with an average particle size of 41.25 nm was revealed by X-ray diffraction. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy indicated the presence of functional groups such as silane and siloxane groups, and thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry identified the main degradation stages of the sugar palm fiber ash, and the decomposition of hemicellulose, lignin, cellulose, and carbonate to other oxides. The energy dispersive spectroscopy of the sugar palm fiber ash confirmed silica to be of the highest amount than other elements. Sugar palm fiber ash has been found as a possible silica substitute and a prospective industrial resource. Taylor and Francis Group 2023-01-30 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/106995/1/Characterization%20of%20Ash%20from%20Sugar%20Palm%20%20Arenga%20Pinnata%20%20Wrumb%20%20Merr.%20%20Fiber%20for%20Industrial%20Application.pdf Aliyu, Isah and Mohd Sapuan, Salit and Zainudin, Edi Syams and Rashid, Umer and Mohamed Zuhri, Mohd. Yusoff and Yahaya, Ridwan (2023) Characterization of ash from sugar palm [Arenga Pinnata (Wrumb) Merr.] fibre for industrial application. Journal of Natural Fibers, 20 (1). art. no. 2170943. pp. 1-13. ISSN 1544-0478; ESSN: 1544-046X https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15440478.2023.2170943 10.1080/15440478.2023.2170943 |
| spellingShingle | Aliyu, Isah Mohd Sapuan, Salit Zainudin, Edi Syams Rashid, Umer Mohamed Zuhri, Mohd. Yusoff Yahaya, Ridwan Characterization of ash from sugar palm [Arenga Pinnata (Wrumb) Merr.] fibre for industrial application |
| title | Characterization of ash from sugar palm [Arenga Pinnata (Wrumb) Merr.] fibre for industrial application |
| title_full | Characterization of ash from sugar palm [Arenga Pinnata (Wrumb) Merr.] fibre for industrial application |
| title_fullStr | Characterization of ash from sugar palm [Arenga Pinnata (Wrumb) Merr.] fibre for industrial application |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization of ash from sugar palm [Arenga Pinnata (Wrumb) Merr.] fibre for industrial application |
| title_short | Characterization of ash from sugar palm [Arenga Pinnata (Wrumb) Merr.] fibre for industrial application |
| title_sort | characterization of ash from sugar palm [arenga pinnata (wrumb) merr.] fibre for industrial application |
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