O. D. Fagbemi

Strength Properties of Paper from Pulp Blend of Kenaf Bark and Corn Husk: A Preliminary Study

O. D. Fagbemi, Taiwo K. Fagbemigun, O. Otitoju, E. Mgbachiuzor & C. C. Igwe · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

This study investigates the strength properties of paper samples obtained from pulp blend of corn husk and kenaf bark. Soda pulping of kenaf bark and corn husk was carried out using 18% and 7% alkali respectively. Handmade paper sheets were produced from bleached pulp samples com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/10745

Fibre Characteristics and Strength Properties of Nigerian Pineapple Leaf (Ananas cosmosus), Banana Peduncle and Banana Leaf (Musa sapientum) – Potential Green Resources for Pulp and Paper Production

Taiwo K. Fagbemigun, O. D. Fagbemi, Fatima Buhari, Eze Mgbachiuzo & Chima C. Igwe · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aims: The study investigated the suitability of three agricultural wastes commonly found in Nigeria namely Pineapple leaf (Ananas cosmosus), banana peduncle and banana leaf (Musa sapientum) for their pulp and paper-making potentials. Study Design: Fresh Musa sapientum waste and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/29248