Eco-PALF

We had a finale presentation last Tuesday. Our group presentation was about ECO-PALF!!
'eco-friendly pineapple leaf fibre'. Other groups also presented their own unique products.

Some information on ECO-PALF:

Constituents of ECO-PALF:

α-cellulose	74.44%
Hemicellulose	13.39%
Lignin	7.12%
Pectic matter	2.89%
Aqueous extract	0.58%

Natural fibre which environmentally friendly:

•        Biodegradable

•       Recycling agricultural waste

•       Reduce the emission of CO₂

•       Cheap alternative and compatible to already existing synthetic fiber

•       Natural-based product- not harm to human

•       Low cost (abundantly available), low density (higher specific strength and stiffness) and low energy type of fibre (low carbon released).

•       Can be easily process for industrial purposes without any additional cost (raw material is highly abundant).

•       Make use of the undesirable part of pineapple (leaf)à good waste management practice.

•       The composites containing long fibre PALF were stronger than the short fibre composites.

•       The unidirectional arrangement of the long fibers à good interfacial bonding between the PALF and polymer.

•       Reduction in crystallinity of the composites àreinforcing effect of PALF enhancing mechanical strength.

•       The strength of the composites was found to be higher by 5.1%.

•       Eco-PALF + silk or polyester = textile fabric.

•       End fabric is lightweight, easy to care and has an elegant appearance similar to linen.

•       More delicate in texture than any other vegetal fibre.

•       The non-structural composites are suitable to use for low cost housing, civil structures such as doors, windows, furniture, etc.