Chemically Stabilized Fiber of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch for Soil Stabilization
Yulian Firmana Arifin
Abstract:The exploration of oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber as a construction material, especially in geotextile applications, is a growing area of interest. However, OPEFB fibers degrade rapidly, particularly in soil conditions, due to their natural composition. This study investigates the application of an alkaline solution, sodium hydroxide (NaOH), for enhancing the fiber strength and durability. OPEFB fibers, sourced from a palm oil mill in the Tanah Bumbu Regency, were treated via immersion in a 1N NaOH s… Show more
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