In Malaysia, the oil palm tree (Elaeis guineensis) is one of the traditional plantations that is growing year after year. As a result, the rate of oil palm biomass will continue to rise in the future. Oil palm biomass is now undergoing research and development, and it appears to be the most sustainable replacement to limited wood resources. Investigations into oil palm biomass have been carried out in order to assist in the removal of oil palm trash while also assisting in the economic recovery of the country. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of power intensity on the characteristics of microwave-modified oil palm trunk timber. Microwave treatment of oil palm trunk samples was used to establish a network of linkages. Using a microwave with a 2.45 GHz operating frequency and the liberated process input power intensity (600- 1000W). The samples were evaluated for impact and compression. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to examine the characteristics of fresh and dry samples, and thermogravimetric analysis was used to investigate heat degradation (TGA). In this study, oven-drying samples were also used as a comparison to the traditional drying technique. Microwave drying technologies are effective in the drying process, according to the findings of this study.
Author(s) Details
Nurjannah Salim
Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Anis Izzati Ibrahim
Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Rasidi Roslan
Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Mohammad Ashry Jusoh
Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Rokiah Hashim
Division of Bioresource, Paper and Coatings Technology, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia.
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