%0 Journal Article
%T OIL PALM FIBERS AS PAPERMAKING MATERIAL: POTENTIALS AND CHALLENGES
%A Wan Rosli Wan Daud
%A Kwei Nam Law
%J BioResources
%D 2011
%I North Carolina State University
%X This paper reviews the physical and chemical characteristics of fibers from the stem, fronds, and empty fruit bunches of oil palm tree in relation to their papermaking properties. Challenges regarding the use of this nonwood material for papermaking are raised, and possible solutions to them are given. A vision for the complete utilization of oil palm biomass is also outlined.
%K Elaeis guineensis
%K Oil palm fibers
%K Empty fruit bunch
%K Fronds
%K Trunks
%K Physical and chemical characteristics
%K Paper properties
%K Pulping
%U www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/BioRes_06/BioRes_06_1_0901_WanDaud_Law_Oil_Palm_Fibers_Papermaking_Material_Review_1296.pdf