Date of Completion
2025
Document Type
Research Project
Degree Name
Grade 12
Keywords
Coconut Husk, Coffee Grounds
Abstract
Paper has been widely used all over the world. However, the processes it takes to manufacture the paper have negatively impacted the environment. Studies about eco-friendly paper alternatives suggest that plant fiber is a promising renewable substitute for wood in the pulp and paper industry to mitigate deforestation and greenhouse production. This study assessed the potential of manufacturing eco-friendly paper from abundant waste materials in the Philippines—coconut husks (Cocos nucifera L.) and spent coffee grounds (Coffea arabica L.) through traditional paper manufacturing. Various ratios of coconut husks and spent coffee grounds (100% coconut husk, 60 CH:40 SCG, and 70 CH:30 SCG blends) were evaluated for tensile strength. Results revealed that the 70 CH:30 SCG and 100% coconut husk ratio show no significant difference in tensile strength compared to commercial paper, while the 60 CH:40 SCG ratio shows a significant difference. This indicates that the 70 CH:30 SCG and 100% coconut husk ratio are the same as commercial paper in terms of their tensile mechanical property. The findings suggest that coconut husks (Cocos nucifera L.) and spent coffee grounds (Coffea arabica L.) have the potential as sustainable alternatives for wood in paper production. Future research should focus on improving the mechanical properties of the papers and other unexplored methods that need to be reconsidered.
First Advisor
Pauline L. Cueno, LPT, MST
APA Citation
Landayan, E. O.,
Samudio, H. B.,
Sarmiento, F. O.,
Soliman, K. B.,
&
Tambuyat, M. T.
(2025).
A comparative study on the tensile strength of commercial paper and paper produced from coconut husk fibers (Cocos nucifera L.) and spent coffee grounds (Coffea arabica L.).
Grade_12.
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