Ganal, Kate Clarisse G. <br/><br/>
Comparative study on the production of paper from tobacco stalk using sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and sodium bisulfite as pulping agents /  
Kate Clarisse G. Ganal, Mark Joshua L. Ganotisi, Christian Jade Pastor 
 - City of Batac :  MMSU,  2024. 
 - xvii, 77 leaves :  28 cm 
<br/><br/> UTHESIS ( Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering) 
<br/><br/>Bibliography: leaves 44-49 
<br/><br/> This study focused on non-wood materials as an alternative raw material for  producing paper. Tobacco stalk, which is abundant and readily available in Pinili,  Ilocos Norte, has been investigated in this study as an alternative raw material for pulp  and paper production. A constant concentration (20 % m/v), pulping time (4 hours),  and pulping temperature (120 oC) were used in the production of pulp and paper.  Physical properties were determined: grammage, thickness, density, water absorption  capacity, and mechanical properties, which is a tensile index. The data were statistically  analyzed by (ANOVA) to know the significant difference in the paper produced. Based  on the result, the treated with NaOH and KOH were both for bond paper, writing paper,  and office paper, while NaHSO3 was for blotting paper, paperboard, and blotting paper.