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Science and Technology

Utilization of Daucus carota subsp. Sativus (Carrot) Peels and Oryza sativa (Rice) as Alternative Materials for Paper Production

Authors

Jiwoo Kim, De La Salle Santiago Zobel - Vermosa CampusFollow
Gabriel Kurt Aguila, De La Salle Santiago Zobel - Vermosa CampusFollow
Julienna Nicolle B. Espinase, De La Salle Santiago Zobel - Vermosa CampusFollow
Kyle Ranier T. Fortuna, De La Salle Santiago Zobel - Vermosa CampusFollow
Ryo G. Hizume, De La Salle Santiago Zobel - Vermosa CampusFollow
Elaine Jan F. Mendoza, De La Salle Santiago Zobel - Vermosa CampusFollow
Austin David M. Saldivar, De La Salle Santiago Zobel - Vermosa CampusFollow
Yujin Yang, De La Salle Santiago Zobel - Vermosa CampusFollow
Jose Mari M. Calamlam, De La Salle Santiago Zobel - Vermosa CampusFollow
Gerald B. Gamboa, De La Salle Santiago Zobel - Vermosa CampusFollow

Research Advisor

Gerald B. Gamboa and Jose Mari M. Calamlam

Abstract

The problem of pollution and deforestation have continuously contributed to the mass deterioration of the environment. This study aimed to create paper from rice and carrot wastes tested in a laboratory. The study followed an experimental research design, utilizing TAPPI T-220 test methods and ISO standard procedures. The paper sheets were tested under four quality tests: paper tear index, folding endurance, grammage, and paper burst strength. Data gathered from laboratory tests were statistically analyzed via the independent t-test. It was found that rice papers had a higher paper tear index (4.99 mN.m^2/g), folding endurance (3.81 folds), and paper burst strength (1.47 kPa.m^2/g) than carrot papers (2.56 mN.m^2/g, 0.77, and 1.10 kPa.m^2/g). Carrot papers, however, had higher grammage than rice papers (152.76 g/m^2 and 132.90 g/m^2, respectively). There was no significant difference found in data for paper tear index (p = 0.072) and paper burst strength (p = 0.13), while there was a substantial difference in terms of folding endurance (p = 0.033). Previous studies have supported each result and findings. In conclusion, cooked rice can be considered a promising raw material for the paper industry. Although carrot papers were significantly weaker, they still provided average values compared to normal papers. Future research should consider exploring other interventions such as soda pulping and kraft pulping

Recommended Citation

Kim, Jiwoo; Aguila, Gabriel Kurt; Espinase, Julienna Nicolle B.; Fortuna, Kyle Ranier T.; Hizume, Ryo G.; Mendoza, Elaine Jan F.; M., Austin David Saldivar; Yang, Yujin; Calamlam, Jose Mari M.; and Gamboa, Gerald B. (2022) "Utilization of Daucus carota subsp. Sativus (Carrot) Peels and Oryza sativa (Rice) as Alternative Materials for Paper Production," Sinaya: A Philippine Journal for Senior High School Teachers and Students: Vol. 1: Iss. 2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59588/3027-9283.1013
Available at: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/sinaya/vol1/iss2/6