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<p>This study explores the potential of banana pseudostem pulp as a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to wood pulp in paper production, with emphasis on nonwoven and packaging applications. Papers were fabricated using three formulations: banana stem only (BS), waste paper only (WP), and a 3:1 blend of banana stem and waste paper (BW), without added synthetic chemicals or binders. The mechanical properties, such as tensile strength, GSM, moisture content, thickness, strain at break, and modulus of elasticity, were evaluated to assess the performance of the samples. The BW sample demonstrated the highest performance, with a tensile strength of 1710&#xa0;N/m, strain at break of 2.95%, and modulus of elasticity of 90&#xa0;MPa, indicating superior stiffness and structural integrity. The BS sample showed moderate tensile strength of 1420&#xa0;N/m, strain at break of 2.71%, and modulus of elasticity of 83&#xa0;MPa. In contrast, the WP sample recorded the lowest performance, with <b>t</b>ensile strength of 1190&#xa0;N/m, strain at break of 2.33%, and modulus of elasticity of 74&#xa0;MPa and the greatest stiffness, making it the most structurally robust sample. These results indicate that blending banana fiber with recycled paper improves the overall material performance, offering a viable solution for chemical-free, sustainable papermaking. This study contributes to the development of low-impact materials and promotes the circular use of agro-waste and post-consumer paper in technical applications.</p>

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Eco-Friendly Paper Production from Banana Stem and Waste Paper: A Comparative Analysis of Performance Properties

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    2025年11月6日

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  • Maria Tohfa,
  • Hasan Mazharul Haq,
  • Hitu Biswas,
  • Imranul Islam,
  • Md. Farhad Hossain,
  • Aswad Al Haque Sarker

摘要

This study explores the potential of banana pseudostem pulp as a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to wood pulp in paper production, with emphasis on nonwoven and packaging applications. Papers were fabricated using three formulations: banana stem only (BS), waste paper only (WP), and a 3:1 blend of banana stem and waste paper (BW), without added synthetic chemicals or binders. The mechanical properties, such as tensile strength, GSM, moisture content, thickness, strain at break, and modulus of elasticity, were evaluated to assess the performance of the samples. The BW sample demonstrated the highest performance, with a tensile strength of 1710 N/m, strain at break of 2.95%, and modulus of elasticity of 90 MPa, indicating superior stiffness and structural integrity. The BS sample showed moderate tensile strength of 1420 N/m, strain at break of 2.71%, and modulus of elasticity of 83 MPa. In contrast, the WP sample recorded the lowest performance, with tensile strength of 1190 N/m, strain at break of 2.33%, and modulus of elasticity of 74 MPa and the greatest stiffness, making it the most structurally robust sample. These results indicate that blending banana fiber with recycled paper improves the overall material performance, offering a viable solution for chemical-free, sustainable papermaking. This study contributes to the development of low-impact materials and promotes the circular use of agro-waste and post-consumer paper in technical applications.