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 pineapple leaves were obtained from banana plantation and local pineapple processing firms around the vicinity of the Institute. The samples were processed, characterized for fibre properties, pulped and converted to handsheets. The properties of the fibre and paper were compared to the properties of non-wood and woody biomass found in Nigeria.

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