Modification of oil palm mesocarp fiber characteristics using superheated steam treatment

• Main Authors: Ahamad Nordin, Noor Ida Amalina, Ariffin, Hidayah, Andou, Yoshito, Hassan, Mohd Ali, Shirai, Yoshihito, Nishida, Haruo, Wan Yunus, Wan Md. Zin, Karuppuchamy, Subbian, Ibrahim, Nor Azowa
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28047/1/molecules-18-09132.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28047/; http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/8/9132

In this study, oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPMF) was treated with superheated steam (SHS) in order to modify its characteristics for biocomposite applications. Treatment was conducted at temperatures 190–230 °C for 1, 2 and 3 h. SHS-treated OPMF was evaluated for its chemical composition, thermal stabi...