The Potential of Durian Husk, Durian Leaf-Litter and Banana Pseudo Stem as Bio-Leather

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The Potential of Durian Husk, Durian Leaf-Litter and Banana Pseudo Stem as Bio-Leather
Authors:-Erika Grace Y. Sartagoda, Claire Joy Alicarte, Cyra Fathmah Cotin, Ruben Jr. Loren, Shecainah Lagaran, Cheerwina D. Puyales

Abstract-This study aimed to investigate the potential of durian husk, durian leaf litter, and banana pseudo stem as bio-leather. The bio leather was made from durian husk, durian leaf litter and banana pseudo stem. The bio leather made from these materials were tested in terms of its thickness, elongation and tensile strength. Also, as comparison the synthetic leather was tested according to its thickness, elongation and compression strength. The tests were performed at TERMS Concrete and Materials Testing Laboratory, Inc. Data were analyzed using mean and Mann Whitney U test. Results showed that, bio leather can be used to make light weight wallets since it only requires less thickness, low percentage of elongation and low tensile strength. For synthetic leather, can be used to make bags since the values of the indicators are high. The bio leather and synthetic leather do not significantly differ in terms of thickness, elongation and tensile strength; therefore, bio leather can be a good substitute for synthetic leather in making valuable items with high economic value.

DOI: 10.61137/ijsret.vol.11.issue1.109

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