CHEMICAL CONTENT AND ANATOMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SAGO (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.) FROND FROM SOUTH KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA
| Main Authors: | Istikowati, Wiwin Tyas, Sunardi, Sunardi, Sutiya, Budi, Lestari, Purnama, Arsyad, Ahmad, Lusyiani, Lusyiani, Adi, Danang Sudarwoko, Fatriasari, Widya, Ningrum, Riska Surya, Yanto, Dede Heri Yuli |
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| Other Authors: | Lambung Mangkurat University, Forestry Faculty |
| Format: | Article info eJournal |
| Bahasa: | eng |
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Secretariat of Agency for Standardization of Environment and Forestry Instruments
, 2023
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| Online Access: |
http://ejournal.forda-mof.org/ejournal-litbang/index.php/IJFR/article/view/7407 http://ejournal.forda-mof.org/ejournal-litbang/index.php/IJFR/article/view/7407/5981 |
Daftar Isi:
- This research aims to evaluate the suitability of sago palm waste as a fiber raw material in terms of its chemical content and anatomical characteristics. The chemical content analysis of its extractive components, lignin, holocellulose, α-cellulose, and hemicellulose, was carried out using sago frond powder with a size of 40–60 mesh. Subsequently, functional group analysis was performed using Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR), while anatomical characterization was carried out by calculating the fiber length and diameter, lumen diameter, fiber derivative values, and wall thickness using a microscope connected to a digital camera. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) pictures were taken in different magnifications. The results showed that sago frond contains 31.6% α-cellulose and 38% lignin. The α-cellulose content was within the standard range for non-timber forest products, but the lignin content had a relatively high value. Based on the derived value, namely class II, sago frond can be used as pulp and paper raw materials.