2020
DOI: 10.1080/20426445.2020.1775758
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A preliminary investigation into the suitability of Kawui wood (Vernonia arborea) for pulp and paper

Abstract: The anatomical and chemical properties of a lesser known species, Kawui wood, were investigated Two trees were examined based on IAWA, ASTM and SNI. A completely randomised design was used with radial direction of the trunk (sapwood and heartwood) as the factor, in three replications. It indicated the highest to lowest cell proportions are fibres, rays, vessels and parenchyma. The highest proportion of rays was in the sapwood, while the fibre was in the heartwood. However, the average fibre length in the sapwo… Show more

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“…It is allegedly caused by the chemical properties of Eleocharis sp. that has higher cellulose and lignin content (46% and 26.6%, respectively) [13] than V. arborea Buch.-Ham (40% and 24%, respectively) [10]. Consequently, the fabricated particleboard in this study is more hygroscopic.…”
Section: Thickness Swellingmentioning
confidence: 79%
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“…It is allegedly caused by the chemical properties of Eleocharis sp. that has higher cellulose and lignin content (46% and 26.6%, respectively) [13] than V. arborea Buch.-Ham (40% and 24%, respectively) [10]. Consequently, the fabricated particleboard in this study is more hygroscopic.…”
Section: Thickness Swellingmentioning
confidence: 79%
“…as the additional material. V. arborea Buch.-Ham contains more than 68% holocellulose, 40% α-cellulose, 24% lignin, and 0.6% ash [10]. Its specific gravity ranges between 0.40 and 0.60 [11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%