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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BANANA (MUSA ACUMINATA) PEEL AND

CORN (MAIZE) HUSKS AS ALTERNATIVE PAPER

A RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF BICOL UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION INTEGRATED LABORATORY SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESEARH PROJECT

THE RESEARCHERS:

BALDO, DARLENE

IBO, ELLIAH NOEM L.

LLANA, MA. TIFFANY L.

MAGDARAOG, JOY MARIAN C.

VENUS, KRISTINE CRIS B.

2020
CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

PAPER AND ITS IMPORTANCE

A paper is a printing or writing surface made primarily from vegetable or wood fiber

processed into a sheet and available in many colors, finishes, sizes,thickness,etc.

http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/paper.html Paper is a sustainable,

renewable, recyclable, plant-based product that connects us in so many ways to the

important things in life. Great ideas are started on paper. The world is educated on

paper. Businesses are founded on paper. Love is professed on paper. Important news is

spread on paper.

PROBLEMS:

However, the global forests are being depleted for the production of paper

products. Every year over 4 billion or 35% of the world’s trees is felled and used in the

manufacture of paper products. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture

Organization, an estimated 18 million acres (7.3 million hectares) of forest are lost

each year because of rapid consumption of timber trees for producing forest products

such as paper.In the Philippines, the country lost a third of its forest cover from 1990 to

2005. The Philippine deforestation is down since its peak in the 1980’s and 1990’s.

Widespread logging was responsible for much of the historical forest loss. Although the

government bans on timber harvesting, illegal logging still continues today. Within this

environmental situation, there is an increasing demand for alternative pulp and paper

means and become significant challenges for the government agencies to utilize that

sources rapid economic development and population growth. Aside from this, the

demand for paper is not only in local setting but also in different parts of the world.

Therefore, the researchers came up with an idea that can resolve this problem.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317954241_Development_and_Evaluation_o

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SOLUTION- Introduce the two types of paper alternatives

WHAT IS BANANA

Today, bananas are grown in at least 107 countries and are ranked fourth among the

world's food crops in monetary value. Bananas are one of the most widely consumed

fruits in the world for good reason. Bananas are rich in potassium and fiber. Also, eating

them has many health benefits as it may help prevent asthma high blood

pressure,diabetes,cardiovascular disease and digestive problems.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271157.php

BANANA PEEL AS ALTERNATIVE OF PAPER AND HOW IT IS MADE

Tree lovers can seek out sustainable paper options made from crafting an alternative DIY

version from trash-bound banana peels for eco-inspired letter writing. Banana peels are

used to make papers by following these simple steps and are as follows: Remove the

stem and blossom end of four banana peels. Unripe peels work best, but you can use

just-ripened peels, too, place the skins in a sunny area such as your windowsill or deck

until they transition from yellow to entirely black. They’ll be ready to use in your

homemade paper recipe as soon as they are completely devoid of all moisture and

pliability , place 1 cup of shredded recycled paper into a blender along with 2 cups of

water. Cover it securely and then blend the combo on high until a gray-tinged slurry

forms, prepare your completely dried banana skins so they can be added to the paper

pulp by first rough-cutting them into ½-inch bits and then depositing them into a pot of

rapidly boiling water. Allow the material to soften for approximately 15 to 20 minutes,

stirring occasionally, the rehydrated banana skins are now ready to be added to the

paper slurry already in your blender. Once you augment the mixture with an additional

cup of water, replace the lid and process on high until it all comes together in texture
and consistency, place your papermaking mold and deckle in the bottom of a plastic

basin with the glass frame facing up. Slowly pour the paper slurry inside the mold while

concurrently raising the double frame so all the excess water in your paper mixture

drains through. Make sure the paper pulp covers the entire surface area of the mold by

hand-pressing it into place; this step will reduce the moisture content so it is easier to

release your homemade banana paper sheet from its frame, and lastly, with a large

damp cloth covering your table, place the mold/deckle on top so the deckle frame can

be immediately removed, followed by the mold itself. What will remain is a somewhat

solid sheet of recycled banana skin-paper pulp that must be cured before use. Allow it to

dry for approximately 24 hours or until all water has evaporated.

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/can-make-banana-peelings-paper-79259.html

WHAT IS CORN

A corn is a cereal plant of the grass family (Poaceae) and its edible grain.. The corn plant

is a tall annual grass with a stout, erect, solid stem. The large narrow leaves have wavy

margins and are spaced alternately on opposite sides of the stem. Corn is used as

livestock feed, as human food, as biofuel, and as raw material in industry. Varieties of

yellow and white corn are the most popular as food, though there are varieties with red,

blue, pink, and black kernels, often banded, spotted, or striped. Each ear is enclosed by

modified leaves called shucks or husks.

https://www.britannica.com/plant/corn-plant

CORN HUSK AS ALTERNATIVE…

Both corn husks and banana peels contain fiber. Fiber is a… How fiber helps in the

production of paper.

AGAIN, tell your solution and purpose of this study

8. FINDINGS

9. BENIFICIARIES

10. SIGNIFICANCE TO THE ENVIRONMENT


STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This research study was conducted to examine the effectiveness of the Banana peel

(Musa Acuminata) and Corn (Maize)husk as an alternative paper. Hence, the researchers

aimed to answer the following questions:

1. Is there a significant difference in the durability of Banana peel and Corn husk as

an alternative paper?

2. Is there a significant difference in the absorption of different inks between

Banana peel and Corn husk as an alternative paper? Different kinds of inks are as

follows:

a. Pentel Pen

b. Gel Pen

c. Sign Pen

d. Metal Pen

e. Ballpen

3. What are the level of physical properties of the Banana peel paper and Corn husk

paper in terms of:

a. Color

b. Odor

c. Texture

d. Gloss

e. Opacity

4. Affordability/ cheaper ba?

5. Duration/ easy gawin

STATEMENT OF THE HYPOTHESIS

The following are the research hypotheses employed in the study:


1. Null Hypothesis: There is no significant difference between the durability of the

alternative paper made from Banana (Musa Acuminata) peel and the alternative paper

made from Corn (Maize) husk.

Alternative Hypothesis: There is significant difference between the durability of the

alternative paper made from Banana (Musa Acuminata) peel and the alternative paper

made from Corn (Maize) husk.

{AWW PAULIT ULIT MAN SANA PALA, LIKE ANG MA CHANGE MAN SANA THERE IS

SIGNIFICANT AND THERE IS NO ACCORD SA RESEARCH NINA ATE SAM}

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This comparative analysis assesses the effectiveness of the Banana peel (Musa

Acuminata) and Corn (Maize) husk as an alternative paper. Thus, this study will be a

great benefit to the following:

Paper Consumers. With the existence of alternative paper, consumers can have many

options on what alternative paper they will use. The findings of this study will provide

consumers better knowledge of choosing an alternative paper.

Agriculture. It may also benefit the agricultural field, especially farmers. The success of

this research may become the success of farmers that cultivate bananas and corn. Lastly,
this would mean more planting and production of corn and banana trees. It will also help

in boosting the demand on these fruits.

Local Business Industry or Entrepreneurship. This research study will also be beneficial to

businessmen. Business that surround with papers can also sell this alternative papers.

The goal is to decrease the cost of raw materials to gain more income without destroying

the quality of the product.

Unemployed Citizens. The findings of this study will give the Filipino citizens especially

those who live in the rural place where raw materials needed in the production of

alternative paper are abundant and just being thrown away, can give them ideas about

the production and significance of alternative paper. With the knowledge given, they can

use alternative paper as a source of income.

Environment. This research study is beneficial to the environment because the

production of alternative paper is less harmful to the environment since it uses organic

materials which makes the product less toxic and more environmental-friendly than

commercial paper that uses trees. Also, less trees will be cut down.

DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources). The results of this study, can

help this government institution as many trees will no longer be cut for the production of

paper but instead will use raw materials such as corn husk and banana peel.

Community. From the study, the community can also benefit because the utilization of

waste leaves will reduce the amount of solid waste.

Future Researchers. The findings of this study will be a useful reference to the future

researchers who would plan to make any related study on this research.

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