The Effect of Eggshell Waste Powder on the Material Properties of the Banana Pulp Papers

Kessaraporn Wathanyu

Abstract

Recycling agricultural and food wastes provides a sustainable approach to paper production. This study investigated banana pulp papers with the addition of 10–20 wt.% of eggshell waste powder (ESWP) using fresh and dried banana stems. The addition of ESWP increased paper thickness and weight, reduced moisture content, and enabled rapid water absorption. However, tensile strength and tear index decreased with higher ESWP content due to increased brittleness and the presence of pores and voids. Papers from dried banana stems tended to exhibit higher strength, faster water absorption, and greater moisture retention than those from fresh stems, likely reflecting the effect of thin, continuous fibers in retaining pulp and ESWP. These results demonstrate the potential of using waste to produce environmentally friendly paper products.

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