Lia Handayani, Sri Aprilia, Nasrul Arahman, Muhammad Roil Bilad
This research explores the extraction and application of cellulose fibers from various parts of plants, specifically young and old stems, as well as seed/fruit skins. The primary focus was on the effective removal of lignin and other extraneous compounds to enhance the properties of cellulose fibers for their subsequent use as fillers in the production of porous composites. These composites were evaluated for their responsiveness to ammonia vapor through a color change test, indicating their potential as intelligent, environmentally friendly packaging materials. The cellulose fibers were isolated through a two-stage process involving delignification using 20 % sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and bleaching with a 5 % hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and 3.8 % NaOH mixture. These fibers were then characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray Diffractometry (XRD), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The analysis revealed that fibers extracted from the younger stem bark exhibited superior characteristics, notably in their crystallinity index (CI), which was 5.16 % higher than that of fibers from other plant parts. Surface morphological studies indicated that the cellulose fibers derived from CG plants possess a hollow shape. When used as fillers, these fibers contributed to the enhanced porosity of polyvinyl alcohol/polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVA/PVP) composites. SEM analysis further demonstrated that the inclusion of fibers with higher degrees of crystallinity significantly increased the composites' porosity. Additionally, composites immobilized with anthocyanins from the Butterfly Pea Flower (BPF) exhibited a notable colorimetric response to environmental pH changes. Thermogravimetric analysis suggested that incorporating these fibers into the composite matrix improves thermal stability. The study's findings underscore the potential of these porous composites as colorimetric indicators, paving the way for their application in smart, eco-friendly packaging solutions. © 2024
Postgraduate School of Engineering Universitas Syiah Kuala Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia; Department of Fisheries Product Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Universitas Abulyatama, Aceh Besar, 23372, Indonesia; Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia; Research Center for Environmental and Natural Resources, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Darussalam, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia; Graduate School of Environmental Management, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Jl. Tgk. Chik Pante Kulu No. 5, Darussalam, Banda Aceh, 23111, Indonesia; Faculty of Integrated Technologies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, , Jalan Tungku Link, Bandar Seri Begawan, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam
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