A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of soil. The purpose of applying mulch were included conservation of soil moisture and fertility, reducing weed growth and enhancing the visual appeal of the area. In this research, mulch was made by a matrix of Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) and a filler of corn husks cellulose. The cellulose was extracted from corn husks, so that can increase the utilization of agricultural waste. In addition, Tinuvin P also be added into LLDPE and cellulose compound, as a UV stabilizer. The treatment variables in this study were cellulose as much as 5 and 10% and Tinuvin P as much as 0.1, 0.3, and 0.5%. In order to obtain mulch compound, the ingredients were mixed using a rheomixer at 40 rpm, 130 °C. Subsequently, the compound was forming into a mulch sheet using a hot press machine. The mechanical and optical properties of mulch were analyzed. The results show that with the addition of cellulose, the value of mulchs tensile strength was decreasing. However, the addition of Tinuvin P could slightly increase the mulch’s tensile strength. In the optical properties, there was an absorption peak in the UV wavelength range which indicates that Tinuvin P addition successfully acted as UV absorbent.

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The Enhancement of Ultra Violet (UV) Absorption of Mulch Film Based on Linear Low Density Poly-Ethylene (LLDPE)/Cornhusk Cellulose

  • Fathianissa Agnifa Hernawan,
  • Firda Aulya Syamani,
  • Mersi Kurniati

摘要

A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of soil. The purpose of applying mulch were included conservation of soil moisture and fertility, reducing weed growth and enhancing the visual appeal of the area. In this research, mulch was made by a matrix of Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) and a filler of corn husks cellulose. The cellulose was extracted from corn husks, so that can increase the utilization of agricultural waste. In addition, Tinuvin P also be added into LLDPE and cellulose compound, as a UV stabilizer. The treatment variables in this study were cellulose as much as 5 and 10% and Tinuvin P as much as 0.1, 0.3, and 0.5%. In order to obtain mulch compound, the ingredients were mixed using a rheomixer at 40 rpm, 130 °C. Subsequently, the compound was forming into a mulch sheet using a hot press machine. The mechanical and optical properties of mulch were analyzed. The results show that with the addition of cellulose, the value of mulchs tensile strength was decreasing. However, the addition of Tinuvin P could slightly increase the mulch’s tensile strength. In the optical properties, there was an absorption peak in the UV wavelength range which indicates that Tinuvin P addition successfully acted as UV absorbent.