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PROJECT DATA BOOK

Coconut Husk as an Alternative Raw Material for Papermaking

PREPARED BY:ALAG, EDUARD ANGELO RAPHAEL AC.MUTUC, DOMINIC MARTIN C.

RESEARCHERS

RESEARCH ADVISER

REVIEWED BY:MARIBEL L. NAYAD

CONTENTS

WEEK 4

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 5

WEEK 6

WEEK 3

Progress Report

Week 1

Gantt Chart

Tasks

This week, the project started. We began revising the first three chapters of the research paper. Also, we prepared some of the materials while some of them we are waiting to be delivered.

Observations

Problems Encountered

Photos and Videos

Remarks

DATE: April 12, 2021- April 18, 2021

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Progress Report

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Gantt Chart

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Gantt Chart

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WEEK

Tasks

This week we decided which materials are to be used. We determined to use coconut husks as the source of fiber for our handmade paper. We also selected xanthan gum as a paper stabilizer. The first three chapters are still in the process of revision and changes.

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Observations

We distinguished that we can use different concentrations of xanthan gum. The varying concentration of xanthan gum will determine if the xanthan gum strengthened the paper. We also identified that we need to use proper proportions in the materials that we are going to use.

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WEEK

Problems Encountered

We found it difficult to remove the endocarp and epicarp of the coconut because they're so hard and tight. Searching for materials we need is also difficult because some are ordered online and it takes so much time for them to be delivered. Also, some of the materials are very expensive.

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WEEK

Photos and Videos

These are the only materials we have this time.

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WEEK

Remarks

Revision of Chapter 1: 40%Revision of Chapter 2: 35% Revision of Chapter 3: 50% Preparation of Materials: 57.14%

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Progress Report

Week 2

Gantt Chart

Tasks

The materials are not yet complete because shipping takes time. We continue updating the first three chapters for the research paper.

Observations

Problems Encountered

Photos and Videos

Remarks

DATE: April 19, 2021- April 25, 2021

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Gantt Chart

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Gantt Chart

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Tasks

This week, the micrometer caliper and soda ash arrived but we are still waiting for the other materials we ordered online to be delivered. We also have our mold and deckle for molding paper. We continue updating the first three chapters of the research paper, concept note, and research proposal.

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WEEK

Observations

We determined that we need one treatment with 0% xanthan gum. Less quality in 0% xanthan gum will show that the stabilizer we used is effective.

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WEEK

Problems Encountered

We haven't started the experimentation yet because the products we bought online takes so much time to be shipped. The lockdown is still preventing us to go out. Now, we continue to update the documents for the research project through a shared drive.

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Photos and Videos

The micrometer caliper and soda ash arrived and the mold and deckle are manually made.

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WEEK

Remarks

Revision of Chapter 1: 40% Revision of Chapter 2: 35% Revision of Chapter 3: 50% Preparation of Materials: 71.43%

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Progress Report

Week 3

Gantt Chart

Tasks

This week, we collected the coconut husks from the local market. We are still updating the chapter 1-3, concept note, and research proposal.

Observations

Problems Encountered

Photos and Videos

Remarks

DATE: April 26, 2021- May 2, 2021

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Gantt Chart

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Gantt Chart

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Tasks

We collected the coconut husks and are now being dried in the sun. We are still waiting for the materials ordered online to be delivered. We plan to finish the revision of the chapters by the sixth week because this week is becoming too busy.

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WEEK

Observations

We read that we can make a mould and deckle instead of just a silkscreen. It can make the production of paper faster and it will be easy to remove the paper from the mesh screen. We also learned that it is easier to remove the endocarp if the husks are dried under the sun.

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Problems Encountered

The newton meter and xanthan gum are not yet delivered so we can't begin the experimentation yet. It's been so busy lately, but we're trying our best to finish the three chapters.

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Photos and Videos

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Remarks

Revision of Chapter 1: 40% Revision of Chapter 2: 35% Revision of Chapter 3: 50% Preparation of Materials: 85.71%

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Progress Report

Week 4

Gantt Chart

Tasks

This week, the project started. We began revising the first three chapters of the research paper. Also, we prepared some of the materials while some of them we are waiting to be delivered.

Observations

Problems Encountered

Photos and Videos

Remarks

DATE: May 3, 2021- May 9, 2021

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Progress Report

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Progress Report

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Gantt Chart

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Gantt Chart

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Tasks

The newton meter is already received. The last product we are expecting to receive next week is the xanthan gum. The first three chapters of the research paper are already completed. We are looking forward to conducting the experimentation next week on weekends.

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Observations

We managed to finish the 3 chapters of our study. We also observed that it's hard to look for some related pieces of literature and studies.

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Problems Encountered

We have a limited source of related literature and studies. There is no library around Biñan and our school so we can only search for RRL on the internet. Also, we haven't received the xanthan gum yet so we need to wait a little more time.

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Photos and Videos

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Remarks

Revision of Chapter 1: 100% Revision of Chapter 2: 100% Revision of Chapter 3: 100% Revision of Concept Note: 100% Revision of Research Proposal: 100% Preparation of Materials: 92.86%

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Progress Report

Week 5

Gantt Chart

Tasks

This week, we began the experimentation. The handsheets are molded and applied with their corresponding concentration of xanthan gum. Now we will wait for the sheets to dry so we can testthem.

Observations

Problems Encountered

Photos and Videos

Remarks

DATE: May 10, 2021- May 16, 2021

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Tasks

This week, we began the cooking and pulping of the coconut husks. We also completed molding the paper using the mold and deckle and cloth. After the paper has dried, we began surface sizing the paper sheets. Now, we will wait for the sheets to dry again so that we can begin testing them.

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Observations

We completed gathering the materials. We noticed that we can cook the coconut husk for a longer time so it can be dissolved better. Air bumps are appearing under the cloth when we are molding the paper, so we had to do it multiple times.

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Problems Encountered

It took so much time and effort to remove the epicarp and endocarp of the coconut husk because it is very firm. Also, the coconut husks were not cooked well in four hours. Molding the paper sheets became difficult, too, because air bumps keep showing under the cloth.

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Photos and Videos

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Remarks

Revision of Chapter 1: 100% Revision of Chapter 2: 100% Revision of Chapter 3: 100% Revision of Concept Note: 100% Revision of Research Proposal: 100% Preparation of Materials: 100% Production of Coconut Husk Paper: 100%

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Progress Report

Week 6

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Tasks

The paper has dried so we began testing their properties. We measured the samples' thickness, grammage, and tensile strength using a micrometer caliper, an electronic weighing scale, and a newtonmeter.

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Problems Encountered

Photos and Videos

Remarks

DATE: May 17, 2021- May 23, 2021

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Tasks

The sheets of coconut husk paper already dried so we began testing their properties. Testing is the final step of experimentation and is very easy to accomplish. The thickness is measured using a micrometer caliper, while the grammage is measured using an electronic weighing scale. Lastly, the tensile strength is measured by using a newton meter.

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Observations

We noticed that the sheets we made are so thin but they have a similar thickness. Also, they have a very dark, reddish color. It is also noticeable that xanthan gum improved their strength. The texture is smooth but crispy.

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Problems Encountered

The sheets were so thin so we had to be careful handling them to prevent tearing. Also, they have a very dark, reddish color which is not suitable for writing.

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Photos and Videos

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Progress Report

Revision of Chapter 1: 100% Revision of Chapter 2: 100% Revision of Chapter 3: 100% Revision of Concept Note: 100% Revision of Research Proposal: 100% Preparation of Materials: 100% Production of Coconut Husk Paper: 100% Testing the Handsheets: 100%

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Thank You!

OUR TEAM

Dominic Mutuc

Eduard Alag

songer.drawer@gmail.com

doms.mutuc@gmail.com