Characterization on surface modification of kenaf biomass via microbial fermentation

• Main Authors: M.I, Ahmad Fitrie, Anuar, Hazleen, Mohd Nordin, Nur Aisyah, Mohd Nasir, Nur Aimi, Seeni Mohamed, Nurhafizah, Mel, Maizirwan, Othman, Rashidi, Abd Razak, Shamsul Bahri
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland 2012
• Subjects: TP155 Chemical engineering; TP248.13 Biotechnology
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/25804/1/AMR.576.268.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/25804/; http://www.scientific.net/AMR.576.268

Kenaf is categorized as one of the natural fibre which is used as replacement to manmade fibre due to its various advantages. It is a natural fibre of low density, low cost, recyclable and biodegradable. This paper presents the surface modification of kenaf biomass in terms of its morphology, che...