Novel polylactic acid obtained by chemical and biochemical hydrolysis of kenaf fibre

Anuar, Hazleen (2011) Novel polylactic acid obtained by chemical and biochemical hydrolysis of kenaf fibre. Project Report. The Academy of Sciences for Developing World (TWAS). (Unpublished)

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Abstract

In this project, the aim is to produce polylactic acid from kenaf fibre biomass through fermentation. Kenaf fibre is found to be naturally resistant to breakdown due to its structural sugars since it is a lignocellulosic material. Hence, it is difficult for microorganisms to use it directly as fermentation carbon source. Kenaf was underwent several pre-treatment methods such as hydrolysis to liberate sugars by either chemical hydrolysis (acid and base) or enzymatic hydrolysis. The best pre-treatment method that produced the highest glucose from biomass was then used in optimization for glucose conversion. This glucose was then fermented by Rhizopus oryzae to produce lactic acid. Then, the lactic acid was finally synthesized to polylactic acid through polycondensation process.

Item Type:	Monograph (Project Report)
Additional Information:	4130/6776
Subjects:	T Technology > TS Manufactures > TS195 Packaging
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Hazleen Anuar
Date Deposited:	12 Dec 2011 10:35
Last Modified:	12 Dec 2011 10:35
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/6776

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