• To study the mapping of the supply, chain and availability of oil palm biomass, which includes the age of palm tree, logistics and storage parameters

• To carry out R&D on the processing of oil palm biomass and optimizing the process to be cost effective

• To develop the standard of fibers for specific products

• To carry out R&D on product development from the specific characteristic of oil palm fibers

 

 

Scope of Research

1. Collection and processing of raw materials

2. Study on supply, chain and availability of oil palm biomass, which includes the age of palm tree, logistics and storage parameters

3. Physical, mechanical and chemical characterizations of fibers derived from oil palm biomass

4. Pretreatment of biomass (mobile peeler/chipper, dryer ect)

5. Correlation of fibers properties to high end products quality Standard of fibers for specific application of high end products such as for pulp & paper, MDF and other composites product

6. LCA on the production of product from biomass